India ethanol push drives big rise in land farmed to make fuel
India depends on imports for some 85% of its oil, so using more ethanol, made from crops such as sugarcane, rice and mai
Indonesia to mandate E5 fuel in selected regions from July 2026
Indonesia will mandate gasoline blended with 5 percent ethanol, known as E5, in selected regions starting in July ...
Scientists discover rare `white hydrogen` bursts in billion-year-old rocks
The gas is also used to forge steel, create methanol, and produce fertiliser.
What Indias new E22 to E30 Petrol variants mean for fuel prices, vehicles and ethanol use
India has launched new fuel standards for petrol with higher ethanol content, including E22, E25, E27, and E30. This mov
Essar Energy Transition Completes Pre-FEED Phase for Stanlow Methanol-to-Jet Project
Stanlow, May 18: Essar Energy Transition (EET), which is working on creating the worlds leading low-carbon process refin
Pune scientists develop DME fuel as potential LPG alternative to cut imports
Developed at CSIR-NCL, DME is being positioned as a clean fuel that can be produced domestically using coal, biomass, an
AP Pushes Centre to Blend Ethanol in Fuel up to 40%
He mentioned that farmers across the country are already earning 87,558 crore through the existing initiative of ethanol
In Late Night Raid, Cops Seize 2,100 Fake Liquor Bottles In Dry Gujarat
During their raid, officials discovered two large tanks holding approximately 1,000 liters of ethanol, which was used as
OMCs forced to increase prices of petrol, diesel: Andhra Minister Nadendla Manohar
Nadendla Manohar said, To meet the crisis, Andhra government is taking steps to increase ethanol blending and encouragin
Sugar stocks fall up to 7% on export ban; analysts see limited long-term impact
Sugar company shares dropped Thursday after India banned sweetener exports. This move follows rising domestic sugar pric
Gulshan Polyols jumps on bagging ethanol allocation of 2923 Kiloliters for Q3 ESY 2025-26
Mumbai, May 14 (Udaipur Kiran): Gulshan Polyols is currently trading at Rs. 195.55, up by 3.75 points or 1.96% from its
Indias Ethanol-Mixed Petrol Gains Traction Amid Global Oil Crisis
New Delhi, May 12: Amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, which has disrupted global supply chains and driven up cr
Maize emerges as Indias top ethanol feedstock as supplies surpass 515 crore litres
India's cumulative ethanol supplies reached approximately 515 crore litres in the first half of ESY 2025-26, with maize
Global Crisis Deepens, India Pushes Economic Resilience and Energy Stability Measures
Industry watchers argue the two recent statements urging citizens to save fuel, restrict non-essential imports, and prom
India may soon increase ethanol blending in petrol to 25%. Heres what consumers should know
25% ethanol-blended petrol: India is speeding up its shift to renewable energy. Higher ethanol blending in petrol is bei
Watch: Why Indias new car emissions rule may change nothing
This episode of The Climate Economy breaks down how Corporate Average Fleet Efficiency norms work, why automakers are di
Sugar industry welcomes increase in FRP for sugarcane
The Association reiterated its demand of aligning the Minimum Selling Price (MSP) of sugar and ethanol procurement price
Fact check:Does producing 1 litre of ethanol take 10,000 litres of water?
Hyderabad:A number has been doing the rounds 10,790 litres, the amount of water needed to produce just one litre of eth
India in talks with Nepal for ethanol exports, exploring shipments to SAARC nations
India is discussing ethanol exports with Nepal and other SAARC countries. This initiative aims to support farmers and st
Indias first green methanol plant to turn Kutch weed into marine fuel
Prosopis juliflora, which has for decades threatened biodiversity in Kutchs Banni grasslands, will be turned into methan
Govt proposes Motor Rules Amendments to expand ethanol, alternative fuel scope
NEW DELHI, Apr 29: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed amendments to vehicle emission rules to wide
Government proposes E100 fuel approval
Move paves way for certification and mass production of ethanol-only vehicles
India proposes usage of higher ethanol-blended fuels for vehicles
India has proposed amendments to its vehicle regulations to formally allow the use of higher ethanol?blended fuels, as t
Govt pushes ethanol blending beyond 20%; vehicle impact remains concern
Aim for 100% ethanol blending: Nitin Gadkari cites West Asia crisis for energy self-reliance
How is ethanol used in Sustainable Aviation Fuel?
Since ATJ prevents raw ethanol from running through jet engines, it will not reduce thrust or clog fuel lines by absorbi
How are ethanol-blending and Indias energy security linked? | Explained
Increasing Sustainable Aviation Fuel production without further stressing sugarcane production will depend on how quickl
Congress attacks government for permitting ethanol in aircraft fuel
Partys Kerala unit says the blended fuel should be first used in PM Narendra Modis aircraft or Union Minister Nitin Gadk
India's decision to permit ethanol blending in aviation fuel faces strong opposition from the Kerala Congress, which war
Govt allows ethanol blending in aviation fuel
New Delhi, April 22: India has permitted the blending of ethanol and other synthetic or man-made hydrocarbons in aviatio
Govt. alters aviation fuel norms to allow for blending with non-petroleum sources
Raw material feedstocks for producing hydrocarbons could range from anything from biomass and natural gas, among others,
After amending ATF rules, India allows ethanol blending in aviation fuel
New Delhi: India has permitted the blending of ethanol and other synthetic or man-made hydrocarbons in aviation turbine
India should aim for 100% ethanol in vehicle fuel: Nitin Gadkari
Union minister Nitin Gadkari urged higher ethanol blending in fuels to cut oil imports and boost energy self-reliance am
India Should Aim for 100% Ethanol Blended Fuel: Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi, April 21: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, stated on Tuesday that India should
Nitin Gadkari pushes for 100 pc ethanol blending amid West Asia oil concerns
New Delhi: Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday, April 21, said India should aspire to achieve
India Should Aspire To Achieve 100 pc Ethanol Blending: Gadkari
Gadkari further said the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency III standards, which will be implemented from April 1 next ye
India should aim to achieve 100 pc ethanol blending: Nitin Gadkari
NEW DELHI, Apr 21: Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said India should aspire to achieve 100
New draft rules soon on 'E85 & more' vehicles as government pushes ethanol shift
Government Accelerates Promotion of Flex Fuel Vehicles Amid Global Oil Crisis
New Delhi, April 20: Amid uncertainties in the global oil market due to the Middle East crisis, the Indian government is
Gadkari sees farmers as future energy providers to reduce import dependence
RAISEN (MP), Apr 13 : Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Monday that farmers must evolve beyond their traditi
Kandla Port Takes Major Step Towards Green Shipping with Methanol Bunkering Initiative
New Delhi, April 10: In a significant move towards decarbonizing the maritime sector, the Deendayal Port Authority (Kand
Sugar exports may be capped, surplus diverted to ethanol
India plans to convert unsold sugar exports into ethanol. This move aims to boost ethanol production for blending with p
India's sugar production rises 9% to 272.31 lakh tons till March 31: ISMA
India's sugar production saw a 9 percent rise in the 2025-26 season. However, fewer sugar mills are operational this yea
India exempts some chemicals from import duty
India has waived import duties on crucial chemicals like ammonium nitrate, methanol, and PVC for three months, starting
Nationwide shift to 20 pc ethanol blended fuel comes into effect
New Delhi: The governments mandate of E20 petrol, now becoming standard, has come into effect from April 1, which requir
India has mandated E20 petrol, a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, across the nation from April 1, 2025. This initiat
Brazils dual-fuel ethanol fleet stabilises gasoline prices despite Iran war oil shock
SAO PAULO, Mar 31: As the war in Iran rattles global oil markets, Brazil is partially shielded by a decades-old buffer a
PM Modi backs ethanol blending as key to cutting crude imports
Farmers efforts in this have given a lot of relief to the country at this time of global crisis, he said. Ethanol produc
If no ethanol-blending, India would have imported 4.5 crore barrels of crude oil: PM Modi
At the inauguration of Phase I of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, PM Modi thanked sugarcane farmers for contri
Gas price twist: Emergency E15 waiver could change what you pay at the pump
US gas price relief measures explained: The Trump administration is temporarily allowing the sale of E15 fuel, a blend w
All you need to know about: auto-brewery syndrome
Also known as gut fermentation syndrome, this medical condition is rather rare and also underdiagnosed and occurs when
Sugar prices in India are set to stay strong with limited stock. However, ethanol producers face challenges due to too m
Prime Ministers Leadership Praised by UP Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar
Azamgarh, March 25: Uttar Pradesh Panchayati Raj Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar recently commended Prime Minister Modis lea
BPCL surges on commissioning second-generation Bioethanol Refinery in Odisha
Mumbai, March 25 (Udaipur Kiran): Bharat Petroleum Corporation is currently trading at Rs. 286.35, up by 4.10 points or
Vietnam accelerates shift to ethanol fuel as Iran war drives up energy prices
Fuel prices in Vietnam have surged since the U.S.-Israel war on Iran began three weeks ago, with gasoline prices up 50%
Agro insolvencies see surge in deal activity
Investors are actively acquiring struggling agro businesses. These deals offer processing facilities, supply chains, and
LPG shortages revive discussion on ethanol for cooking
While a major ethanol producer of Asia, India does not yet have a nationwide, large-scale policy mandating ethanol as a
Sugar mills to report 5-8% revenue growth in FY26 on better cane supply: ICRA Report
However, margins are likely to remain broadly stable as cane prices have increased, while ethanol prices have remained l
Global sugar prices slide on Brazil surplus, India outlook stable: ICRA
Global sugar prices have plummeted due to surplus supply from Brazil, though India's domestic sugar sector remains stabl
Senior officials shot dead at HPCL plant in Uttar Pradesh, former vendor held
Budaun (UP): After two senior officials associated with an ethanol plant were shot dead here, two police officers have b
Centre Announces Standards of Green Ammonia, Methanol for India
The notification specifies that detailed methodologies for measurement, reporting, monitoring, on-site verification, and
Indias 2025-26 sugar output estimate cut 4.4pc to 28.3 mn tonne on weather woes: AISTA
NEW DELHI, Mar 6:Indias sugar output for the 2025-26 season has been revised down 4.4 per cent to 28.3 million tonnes fr
AISTA trims India sugar output estimate to 28.3 mt on weather hit
India's sugar production for the 2025-26 season is now projected at 28.3 million tonnes. This revision comes after adver
Stone Set For Ethanol Plant at IFFCO Kisan SEZ, Regadichilaka
MLC Beeda Ravichandra emphasised the need to ensure justice for farmers who parted with land for the SEZ and called for
Foundation stone laid for 260 crore ethanol plant in Nellore district
Project at IFFCO Kisan SEZ in Regadichelika village to create 500 to 700 jobs and spur industrial growth in the region,
Govt. mandates sale of 20% ethanol-blended petrol with minimum RON 95 nationwide from April 1
The central government can allow exceptions in special situations, for specific regions and for a limited time
Govt mandates sale of E20 petrol with minimum RON 95 nationwide from April 1
NEW DELHI, Feb 25 : The government has mandated the sale of petrol with up to 20 per cent ethanol and a minimum Research
From April 1, all petrol pumps mandated to sell E20 fuel
New Delhi: The government has mandated the sale of petrol with up to 20 per cent ethanol and a minimum Research Octane N
No question of ethanol inclusion in India-US deal: ISMAs Deepak Ballani
Ethanol is explicitly excluded and limited US farm imports will not disrupt domestic markets, says Deepak Ballani, Direc
Assams tea gardens make room for bamboo to fuel bioethanol plant
The 4,930-crore bioethanol plant, promoted by PSU Numaligarh Refinery Limited with support of Finnish firms, comes as a
Indian corn, soybean prices fall as door opened to US imports
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, Feb 11 (Reuters) Indian corn and soybean prices fell on Wednesday after New Delhi agreed to duty-free
Ethanol Allocation Framework Needs Review as Capacity Expands: BIEPA
New Delhi [India], February 11: The Bharat Independent Ethanol Producers Association (BIEPA) has drawn attention to the
The All-India Distillers Association (AIDA) chief stated the industry holds a cumulative capacity of 200 crore litre
No duty concessions on sensitive grains, fruits, dairy, meat under trade pact with US
NEW DELHI, Feb 7:Under the interim trade agreement with the US, India has fully protected sensitive agricultural and dai
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of Indias largest power utility NTPC Ltd., and Assago Industries Pvt. Ltd
Thoothukudi Corporation passes resolution for methanol production project
As part of the waste management initiative, a methanol production, using corporation waste is planned at the Tharuvaikul
Economic Survey flags risks of biofuel incentives on cropping patterns
The Economic Survey warns that India's biofuel mandates, particularly for ethanol, risk distorting cropping patterns and
Ethanol blending creates tension between food, energy security demands: Survey
As of August 2025, ethanol blending has saved India more than 1.44 lakh crore in foreign exchange and facilitated the su