SED plans to develop an advanced second-generation (2G) ethanol biorefinery in India with ₹150 crore in government financial assistance under the PM JI-VAN scheme, according to reporting from Business Line and The Hindu. The project is described as combining international carbon-recycling-related technology with indigenous biomass gasification technology. The initiative is positioned as part of India’s broader effort to scale next-generation biofuels, leveraging 2G ethanol production that is intended to use non-food feedstocks. Both outlets describe the support as coming through PM JI-VAN, a government programme intended to promote investments in bio-manufacturing and value chains. The coverage highlights the project’s technology integration approach—pairing a global innovation component focused on carbon recycling with biomass gasification capabilities developed indigenously. The reports do not provide additional details on timelines, commissioning milestones, or the specific location of the biorefinery.