Generally, edible oil industry wastewater has high COD, BOD, lipids, organic and inorganic contents. If not treated properly before its direct contact and release into environment, these effluents can cause serious environmental hazards such as water and soil pollution which can affect aquatic life, agriculture and even humans.
Will Gwadar get a $4.5 billion oil refinery?
According to the press release of the Chinese firm, the East Sea Group, a $4.5 billion oil refinery is being built in Gwadar. It will have an annual oil processing capacity of 8 million tons.
How big is India edible oil market in 2023?
The India edible oil market reached 24.7 Million Tons in 2023. As per the analysis by IMARC Group, the top companies in the India edible oil industry are focusing on expanding their portfolio by introducing new and innovative products, such as blended oils, which combine the benefit of multiple oils into a single product.
What is edible oil industry?
Edible oil industry is a major food sector which utilized considerable amount of water and generate substantial quantity of wastewater effluents. The composition of wastewater varies from industry to industry and even within different batches, which mainly depend on the type of material being processed and its operational conditions.