One of the most important organic compounds out there, ethanol is used in industries as a solvent, and as an additive in automotive gasoline to form gasohol. It is also used in the synthesis of other organic compounds.
One of the major uses of ethanol lies in alcoholic beverages where ethanol is used as an intoxicating ingredient.
Two main processes are involved in the manufacture of ethanol, one is the ethanol obtained as a result of fermentation of carbohydrates, and the other is manufactured by hydration of ethylene.
In this article, a list has been compiled indicating the top producers of ethanol in Pakistan:
1. Matol (Pvt) Ltd
On November 24, 2004, the company was founded as a private limited company. The company mainly is involved in the manufacturing and selling of high-quality hydrous ethyl alcohol (ethanol). To utilize the by-products optimally and to produce ethanol effectively, the company has imported advanced machinery. This advanced technology includes a 3MW Turbine, boilers, digesters, and a biogas plant. The daily production of ethanol by the distillery reaches 80 tonnes which is equivalent to 100,000 liters. The company has also been providing foreign exchange earnings through the effective utilization of molasses from sugarcane and producing more local employment opportunities for the people.
Business Address: C-48, KDA Scheme No.1, Karachi, Pakistan
2. Noon Sugar Mills Limited
In 1964, the company was incorporated as a public company and is situated in the province of Punjab. The plant manufactured white sugar with a daily crushing capacity of 1500 MT of sugar cane in 1966. This figure has risen to a daily value of 4000 MT in 2002 and has continued to increase ever since. In 1986, an Alcohol Distillery Division of French origin was also added to the factory. The per day production capacity of the distillery is 50,000 liters. Since 1998, the Distillery Division is ISO 9001 certified. The certifications have been upgraded to ISO-9001-2015. The company also works to reduce environmental pollution.
Business Address: 4-Sarwar Road, Lahore Cantt, Punjab, Pakistan
3. Unicol Limited
Unicol Limited is a joint venture distillery project. The company shares are equally distributed between Mirpurkhas Sugar Mills, Mehran Sugar Mills, and Faran Sugar Mills. Pakistan Stock Exchange has listed all these companies and recognizes them. Unicol Limited is spread over an impressive area of 225 acres. The daily production capacity of ethanol is around 200,000 liters. The company plays a huge role in economic development by being the largest producer of ethanol. This ethanol produced is essentially ENA which stands for Extra Neutral Alcohol. Unicol Limited is also one of the leading suppliers of food-grade carbon dioxide.
Business Address: 1st Floor Modern Motor House, Beaumont Road, Karachi, Pakistan
4. Premier Sugar Mills & Distillery Company Limited
In 1950, the company was commissioned as the largest sugar factory located and working in Asia. In addition to the cane plant, the company has also added a sugar beet plant. The crushing capacity of the cane plant working in the factory is 4500 tonnes per day. In 1958, an alcohol distillery was set up. The company also plans to set up a citric acid plant in the future. The company is one of the most efficient organizations working in the country and the sugar industry as a top producer of white sugar and industrial alcohol. The company also focuses on customer satisfaction by enhancing its operational efficiencies.
Business Address: King Arcade 20-A F-7 Markaz, Islamabad, Pakistan
5. Habib Sugar Mills Limited
The company was established in 1962. Every day, almost 7000 tonnes of sugarcane are crushed by the sugar division. In 1967, a Distillery Division was also established within the factory. The distillery division produces 143,000 liters of ethanol per day. This ethanol undergoes further processing in order to make ethanol fuel. In addition to this, about 18,000 tonnes of liquified carbon dioxide is also produced by the company. Due to this massive production of liquified carbon dioxide, the company is among the largest beverage producers in the country. Bulk terminals are also maintained by the company at the port for trading purposes as well as commodity storage.
Business Address: 3rd Floor Imperial Court, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi, Pakistan
6. Dewan Sugar Mills Limited
Located in Sujawal, the state-of-the-art Distillery plant has been established for the production of ethanol and its byproducts. The company has been working for decades now and has its own traditions and experience when it comes to business. The top-quality producer of “Kosher Certified Ethanol” in the country is Dewan Distillery. This ethanol has been exported to more than 30 countries throughout the world. The company is very confident in the consistency of the quality of its products. The production process undergoes exercises of control and precision to produce these high-quality products. The company also has a Research and Development center that is engaged with the path of new technologies and sustainable future goals.
Business Address: 2nd Floor A Block, FTC Tower, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi, Pakistan