- DIPHU — In a
significant move towards sustainable energy and rural development, the Karbi
Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with Goal Gas Pvt. Ltd to establish the first-ever biofuel refinery in
Northeast India. The plant will be located in Karbi Anglong district.
- The MoU was signed at the KAAC Secretariat in the presence
of Chief Executive Member (CEM) Tuliram Ronghang, executive members and
officials of KAAC, along with Raju Mitra, Deputy General Manager (North-East)
of Goal Gas Pvt. Ltd, and other company representatives.
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- According to the agreement, the proposed refinery will use
agricultural waste and organic biomass to produce eco-friendly biofuel. The
project is aimed at reducing dependency on fossil fuels while generating local
employment, boosting farmers’ incomes, and promoting environmental
sustainability.
- Officials from Goal Gas Pvt. Ltd stated that, once
operational, petrol and diesel produced at the refinery will be sold at INR 2
less than the prevailing market rates. Additionally, farmers who supply raw
materials to the plant will receive a further INR 5 per litre discount on fuel.
- KAAC authorities highlighted the strategic importance of the
initiative, noting that it would position Karbi Anglong as a model for
renewable energy adoption in the region. They described the collaboration as an
example of how local resources and public-private partnerships can drive
meaningful development.
- Goal Gas Pvt. Ltd expressed confidence that the refinery,
once completed, would serve as a benchmark in green energy production in the
Northeast and contribute to broader national goals of energy transition and
climate action.
