Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has initiated a project which will be an exemplar for the entire state. The firm's new facility will produce 100 kilolitres (KL) second generation bio-ethanol per day near Bhandara. The bio-ethanol will be produced using paddy straw. Guardian Minister Fuke informed that they will soon hand over 74 hectares of land to BPCL. Further, the company will invest Rs1,300-1,500 crore in the project.