M11 Industries begins biodiesel production at Padubidri plant

In India, The Hindu reports M11 Industries commenced operations at its biodiesel plant in Padubidri, Udupi district, Karnataka. The state-of-the-art facility, built under the ‘Make in India’ initiative with an investment of ₹350 crore, is the largest of its kind in India, with a production capacity of 450 tonnes per day.

The plant converts used cooking oil and other waste oils into biodiesel, which will be supplied to oil marketing companies. This initiative aims to reduce India’s dependency on oil imports and meet the 5% blending mandate set by the government.

Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader inaugurated the plant, alongside notable figures such as Yenepoya Group Chairman Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi and M11 Industries Managing Director Subhan Khan. Mr. Khader praised the eco-friendly initiative, highlighting its potential to boost economic development, create employment opportunities, and enhance the quality of life in Padubidri.

M11 Director Hannan Khan emphasized the plant’s goal of reducing emissions and preventing used cooking oil from re-entering the human consumption chain. He stated, “This initiative promotes health safety, energy security, and climate change mitigation. By collecting used oil from various sources, we contribute to a greener environment and public health.”