Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Essar and KP Group Invest in Gujarat's Energy Sector
Essar Future Energy Limited and KP Group have both announced big investments in Gujarat, India.
Essar is putting in ₹5,100 crore to build a large bio-fuel complex in Devbhumi Dwarka.
This project will make clean fuel for planes, ships, and trucks and is expected to create 350 jobs by 2029.
KP Group is investing ₹4,000 crore in renewable energy projects, like solar and wind power, in Devbhumi Dwarka and Kutch.
These projects will have a total capacity of 855 MW.
Both companies signed agreements with the Gujarat government at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference.
These investments are part of Gujarat's plan to become more energy-independent and use cleaner energy sources.
Essar Future Energy Limited will invest ₹5,100 crore in a bio-fuel complex in Devbhumi Dwarka, Gujarat.
The project will have a capacity of 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and is expected to create 350 direct jobs by 2029.
KP Group will invest ₹4,000 crore in renewable energy projects, including solar and wind-solar hybrid power, in Devbhumi Dwarka and Kutch (Bhuj).
The renewable energy projects will have a total capacity of 855 MW.
Both companies signed MoUs with the Gujarat government at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot.
- Who
- Essar Future Energy Limited and KP Group
- What
- Investments in energy projects in Gujarat
- When
- January 12, 2026
- Where
- Gujarat, India (Devbhumi Dwarka and Kutch (Bhuj))
- Why
- To develop clean energy solutions and contribute to regional development
- Investment Amount (Essar)
- ₹5,100 crore
- Project Location (Essar)
- Devbhumi Dwarka, Gujarat
- Project Type (Essar)
- Bio-fuel complex
- Employment Opportunities (Essar)
- 350 direct jobs
- Expected Completion (Essar)
- 2029
- Investment Amount (KP Group)
- ₹4,000 crore
- Project Locations (KP Group)
- Devbhumi Dwarka and Kutch (Bhuj), Gujarat
- Project Type (KP Group)
- Renewable energy projects (solar and wind-solar hybrid)
- Project Capacity (KP Group)
- 855 MW