Rs 37,500 cr coal gasification push: CDEP-CWS study identifies priority chemicals to cut import
A study suggests India focus on coal-derived hydrogen, synthetic natural gas, and methanol to reduce imports. The govern
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Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad on Friday, November 14, accused the Centre of serious irregularities in the pe
Combining five metals in one oxide improves ethanol gas sensing
A technology that significantly improves ethanol gas sensing performance by combining five different metal elements in a
All 893 E20 petrol samples tested across 27 states, UTs meet prescribed ethanol standards: BPCL
New Delhi [India], November 13 : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Friday clarified that all 893 E20 petrol
Ethanol boom gives animal feed makers a cheaper alternative to soybean meal
Rising supplies of DDGS, a by-product of grain-based ethanol production, are helping poultry, dairy and aquaculture feed
BPCL says E20 petrol meets quality standards, clarifies viral test image
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) on Friday sought to dispel concerns over the ethanol content of E20 petrol, sayi
E20 Petrol Mileage, Insurance: What Car Owners Must Know Before Refuelling
Insurers have also clarified that claims cannot be rejected merely because a vehicle has been filled with ethanol-blende
Potholes on Bengaluru roads, not ethanol blending, reducing mileage: Ashoka
Kerala Intensifies Checks On Ethanol Blending In Petrol
Interest of oil companies cannot take precedence over the rights and welfare of the people says CM
Rizwan Arshad Questions Centre as Row Over Ethanol Blending in Petrol Deepens
Arshad hit out at Union Minister Pralhad Joshi's criticism of Congress and also demanded a response on the controversy f
India, South Korea can lead shipping decarbonisation via green-ammonia corridor: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) India and South Korea can accelerate shipping decarbonisation through a green-am
E20 concerns: CM Satheesan promises strict action against violators
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 12 (IANS) With reports of serious irregularities in E20 petrol raising concerns a
Kerala Government Intensifies Inspections on Ethanol Blending in Petrol
Keralas government has ordered increased inspections of petrol pumps to check ethanol blending levels amid rising consum
Ethanol-Free Petrol Prices in India
New Delhi, November 12: Petrol prices in India have been updated, with ethanol-free petrol now priced at 167.35 per litr
Ethanol-blended petrol row: Shivakumar questions BJPs silence
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar took a swipe at State BJP leaders for maintaining silence on concerns over discrepancies
Ethanol Blending Row: DK Shivakumar Targets Centre Over Vehicle Damage Claims
Reacting to the BJP's protest against price rise in Bengaluru, he said the opposition party should also raise concerns o
Karnataka CM Shivakumar renews concerns over ethanol blending amid BJP protests
Shivakumar alleges that excessive ethanol blending had affected vehicle mileage and damaged engines
BJP should first address concerns over the impact of ethanol blending in petrol DK Shivakumar
Karnataka Minister Blames Nitin Gadkari for Ethanol Controversy
Karnatakas MB Patil holds Union Minister Gadkari accountable for ethanol production issues, calling for a thorough inves
Pralhad Joshi accuses Congress of misleading public on ethanol dispute
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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday accused the Congress of attempting to mislead the public over ethanol blending i
Karnataka Industries Minister blames Gadkari for ethanol blending crisis
They [the Centre] refuses to believe me when I speak the truth about ethanol blending; let them ask sugar industry leade
NTPC submits two coal gasification project proposals under govt's Rs 37,500 crore scheme
NTPC Limited has submitted proposals to establish coal gasification projects for producing urea, methanol, and dimethyl
Karnataka is preparing to present a new civil aviation policy aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and airport manag
Sensationalism over governance: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi over Karnatakas ethanol blending claims
All 56 samples tested in Karnataka by the OMCs were compliant, recording 1920% of ethanol blend in petrol, with an avera
Sensationalism over governance: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi over Karnatakas ethanol blending claims
All 56 samples tested in Karnataka by the OMCs were compliant, recording 1920% of ethanol blend in petrol, with an avera
Maharashtra farmers seek uniform sugarcane price, 2 lakh loan incentive
A delegation of farmers met Maharashtra Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil in Latur to demand uniform sugarcane pricin
BPCL deletes tweet after ethanol reading sparks controversy
Bengaluru: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has deleted a social media post showcasing an ethanol-blending te
Keralam to expand petrol pump checks if ethanol irregularities found
The state civil supplies department collected petrol samples from outlets in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kozhikode an
Now, Cong-led Keralam govt follows Karnataka on 'ethanol test'
Those Creating Controversies For Political Purposes Will Have To Face Consequences: Union Minister
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has strongly countered Karnataka Minister Arshad over allegations of excessive ethanol blen
Jharkhand LoP Babulal Marandi returns bulletproof car to State government citing repeated breakdowns
Jharkhand Congress, an ally of Hemant Soren govt., says the blending of ethanol in petrol could be a possible reason for
Jharkhand LoP Babulal Marandi returns bulletproof car to State government citing repeated breakdowns
Jharkhand Congress, an ally of Hemant Soren govt., says the blending of ethanol in petrol could be a possible reason for
Karnatakas ethanol-blended petrol test results warrant full investigation: Travel operators body
Karnatakas ethanol-blended petrol test results warrant full investigation: Travel operators body
Karnataka Stands By E20 Findings, Seeks Independent Fuel Testing Nationwide
The OMCs' own statement says ethanol blending is 'a controlled and automated process: Reports
Ethanol blend row: Minister stands firm on claim, demands independent fuel testing
It was the OMC laboratories failure to provide the required result that raised suspicion; the samples were then sent to
Keralam begins petrol pump inspections after Karnataka finds ethanol levels above E20 limit
Keralam has begun random petrol pump inspections in four districts after Karnataka tests reportedly found ethanol concen
The 31.2% Question: Inside Karnataka
Indias flagship ethanol programme, built on the promise of cheaper imports and cleaner air, has run into its most public
Ethanol-free Speed 100 at Rs 169/L finds buyers in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Amid the ongoing debate over ethanol blending in petrol, ethanol-free premium fuel, marketed as Speed 100, is
Congress stages protests at petrol pumps across Bengaluru over alleged excess ethanol blending
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 9 (IANS) Congress workers staged protests at multiple petrol pumps across Bengaluru on Mon
Congress Protests at Karnataka Petrol Pumps Over Excess Ethanol Blending
The protesters claimed that what was being promoted as E20 was actually E420, a reference to deception in the name of et
Karnataka, Keralam governments launch E20 petrol quality checks amid ethanol blending concerns
Karnataka stands by ethanol test findings, questions oil firms over blending levels
Karnataka stands by ethanol test findings, questions oil firms over blending levels Bengaluru: Karnataka Food, Civil Sup
Excess ethanol in E20 petrol: Samples collected from Kannur fuel pumps for testing
Kerala Orders Random Petrol Inspections Over E20 Ethanol Blending Concerns Following Karnataka Audit
The Kerala state government launched nationwide surprise inspections and laboratory testing of E20 petrol samples across
Kerala tests petrol in four districts for excess ethanol
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has begun testing petrol samples from fuel stations in four districts following reports of ex
Fuel row escalates as Karnataka stands by E20 excess ethanol findings
Bengaluru: Karnataka minister Rizwan Arshad on Monday, November 9, said that the state government stood by its findings
After Karnataka, Keralam puts ethanol content in petrol under scanner
The state will collect petrol samples from four districts and test them at accredited laboratories after Karnataka alleg
Keralam's Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob recently declared a program to collect petrol samples for ethanol
Civil Supplies Minister announces inspections at fuel outlets in four districts Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kozhikod
Random Ethanol Testing Commences at Select Fuel Outlets in Keralam
He said that more than 20 per cent of ethanol is not permitted in fuel and any violation will lead to sealing of the out
Karnataka to release report on alleged excess ethanol in petrol on Monday; OMCs seek joint testing
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the state would release findings from inspections at 67 locations on Monday
Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said Karnataka and Kerala were free to test petrol sam
Karnataka tests petrol samples at 67 locations over ethanol blending complaints: CM Shivakumar
According to the CM, inspections had been carried out not only at petrol pumps but also at the stages of ethanol blendin
A huge row has erupted over the roll-out of E20 petrol, with accusations of excessive ethanol use in the fuel, which wou
Karnataka CM: Ethanol probe covered blending units; findings today
A major national controversy has erupted over E20 petrol in India following claims by the Karnataka government that seve
DK Shivakumar Stands Firm on Excess Ethanol Claims Despite OMC Denials
We have checked; the mixing is happening at the petrol bunks. Where it is being distributed, mixing is happening there;
'Engines failing': DKS accuses Centre of 'cover up' amid ethanol belnding row
Karnataka, Keralam free to test petrol for ethanol content, but don't politicise it: Suresh Gopi
Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi emphasized the freedom of Karnataka and Keralam governments to conduct petrol tests.
Can ethanol reduce Indias dependence on imported fuel?: Building a strong domestic biofuel industry
By turning our vast agricultural abundance into clean, high-performance fuel, we are successfully securing our economic
Rahul Gandhi demands clarity on ethanol blending in petrol from PM Modi amid Karnataka findings
Rahul Gandhi has called on Prime Minister Modi to clarify the ethanol blending limits in petrol. Karnataka officials cla
Ethanol blending: Keralam govt. asks Civil Supplies Commissioner to conduct checks
Inspections to be conducted in the wake of reports of excessive ethanol content in fuel in other States
After Karnataka Charge, Centre Says E20 Petrol Meets Prescribed Standards
The 56 samples tested in Karnataka, covering different locations and all three oil marketing companies (OMCs), recorded
Centre counters Karnataka's E20 claims, says samples meet quality standards
The government on Saturday defended the 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol programme, saying tests of 893 samples collec
Keralam Orders Petrol Pump Checks After Karnataka Excess Ethanol Row
Samples will be collected from various locations in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kozhikode and Kannur districts and se
Not Supported By Tests: Centre Rejects Karnatakas Excess Ethanol Claim; E20 Row Deepens
Not supported by tests.That is the Petroleum Ministrys response to Karnatakas claim that petrol sold at some outlets con
India's oil ministry rejects Karnataka findings of excess ethanol in petrol - Reuters
The Centre on Saturday rejected allegations by the Karnataka government that petrol outlets in the state were supplying
E20 Turns 420? Rahul Gandhi Flags 31.2% Ethanol In Karnataka Petrol; Oil Firms Dispute Tests
E20 turned into 420.Rahul Gandhi has reignited the ethanol debate after laboratory tests cited by him and the Karnataka
Is your petrol really E20? Karnataka claims ethanol levels reached 31%
A major controversy has emerged over ethanol blending in petrol after the Karnataka government claimed that fuel samples
Priyank Kharge accuses Centre of misleading public over ethanol blending, alleges violations
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge claimed the Central government is misleading citizens regarding ethanol blending in pe
E20 petrol meets quality standards; 893 samples tested across 27 states, UTs found compliant
New Delhi, Nov 07: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has taken note of the press release issued by the Departmen
Rahul questions E20 petrol ethanol levels, cites Karnataka test results
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday attacked the Modi government over the rollout of E20 petrol, citing test result
Experimenting on 1.3bn people: Priyank Kharge alleges excess ethanol blending
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge alleges that the Central government is misleading citizens regarding ethanol blending
Indian Oil, BPCL And HPCL Reject Karnataka's Claim Of Up To 31 Per Cent Ethanol In Petrol
OMCs Reject Karnataka's Excess Ethanol Claim, Cite Testing Procedures
They said they had concerns about the sampling procedure and methodology used in the October 2026 exercise
E20 turned into 420, it is now petrol chori: Rahul slams Centre
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, November 7, attacked the Modi government over the rollout of E20 pe
Rahul Gandhi Questions Centre Over Alleged Excess Ethanol in Petrol
In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi alleged that laboratory tests of petrol samples collected by the Karnataka government from
Karnataka Dy CM Questions Modi Govt Over 30pc Ethanol Found in Petrol
Demanding accountability and corrective measures, Parameshwara called for mandatory public disclosure of ethanol blendin
OMCs refute Karnatakas E20 report, seeks additional details about procedure
The state-owned OMCs held the 56 samples tested by them from across the state reported an average 19.3% ethanol content
Rahul Gandhi questions Centre over excess ethanol in E20 petrol, seeks action against oil companies
Rahul Gandhi has raised concerns regarding high ethanol levels in petrol sold in Karnataka. He claims that numerous petr
Oil Companies Reject Karnataka's '31% Ethanol In Petrol' Claim, Question Sampling Procedure
The companies said E20 petrol supplied by them across the country, including Karnataka, conformed to IS 17021, the Burea
Indias First Green Methanol Bunkering Facility to Begin Operations in Thoothukudi VOC Port
The bunkering system has two transfer pumps, each with a capacity of 120 cubic metres per hour, and is designed to trans
Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum said the claims, as reported, were ot supported by testing conduct
Ethanol blending: OMCs raise questions on Karnatakas testing methodology
IOCL, BPCL and HPCL acknowledged Karnatakas government press release alleging petrol at some outlets contains 2631% etha
Petrol Samples Show Ethanol Levels Above E20 limit, Says Govt
Laboratory tests conducted by the Karnataka government have found ethanol content exceeding: Reports
Karnataka claims E20 contains over 30% ethanol, minister cites lab tests; compensation sought
The Karnataka government on Friday alleged that E20 petrol samples collected from various fuel stations of differentcomp
Karnataka minister alleges oil firms supplied petrol with over 20% ethanol
Karnataka minister Rizwan Arshad alleged that petrol samples showed ethanol blends exceeding 20 per cent, with some abov
Karnataka flags ethanol levels crossing the permissible 20% limit in petrol samples
Tests detect ethanol levels up to 31.2 per cent, raising mileage concerns
Karnataka CM and Dy. CM question BJP-led Union government on higher ethanol blends
Indias first dedicated Green Methanol Bunkering hub nears commercial launch at VOC Port
VOC Port is completing port-readiness processes, statutory requirements and trial bunkering ahead of its targeted commer
Ktaka govt demands mandatory display of Ethanol blend at fuel pumps under Mission Nikhara
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 6 (IANS) The Karnataka government has demanded that all fuel stations across the country b
Announcing test results in Bengaluru, Karnataka's Consumer Affairs Minister Rizwan Arshad said the department had collec
Samples in Karnataka show over 30 pc ethanol in E20 fuel: Minister
Bengaluru: Congress minister Rizwan Arshad has alleged that petrol samples collected from seven districts in Karnataka c
Karnataka Alleges Oil Companies Sold Petrol With Up to 31.2% Ethanol, Above 20% Limit
In a press release, Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Legal Metrology Minister Rizwan Arshad said the allegatio
Lab tests show ethanol blend in E20 petrol is as high as 31% in Karnataka
Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs of Karnataka demands penalising OMCs, an E20 spoilage fund to com
AISTA seeks 35% hike in minimum selling price of sugar to Rs 42/kg , backs government cane FRP
AISTA has urged the government to raise the minimum selling price of sugar amid ongoing protests by farmers. The associa
Farmers block highway, accuse ethanol firm of illegal dam water use
Karnataka Prantha Raitha Sangha staged a road blockade near Tadkal Cross in Kalaburagi, alleging that a Jeevanagi-based
Oil companies receive bids for 1.93 bn litres of ethanol in latest tender
Oil marketing companies have received ethanol supply bids exceeding the tendered quantity, with maize accounting for nea
India puts food before fuel as El Nio dents ethanol ambitions; blending in petrol may fall to 15%
Food security prioritised over biofuel as crop shortages hit corn and sugarcane
India puts food before fuel as El Nino dents ethanol blending target
The E20 initiative has saved nearly 2 trillion ($21.1 billion) in oil import costs since Modi govt came to power in 2014
India may reimpose broken rice export restrictions as prices cross $360 per tonne: IREF
India may reimpose restrictions on exports of 100% broken rice as international prices cross $360 per tonne and domestic
Sugarcane Farmers Stage Road Block Protests Across North Karnataka
Their key demand is fixation of Rs 5,500 per tonne for procuring sugarcane, restoring the Fair and Remunerative Price (F
CM writes to PM seeking revision of sugar MSP, order on ethanol production
Thefarmers are awaiting an assurancefrom the Centre even asthe canecrushing season has been delayedamidst prospects of c
SC questions Government: If permission given for 100% ethanol-run vehicles, how will supply be made
The Bench sought answers from the Government on how the supply for 100% ethanol will be made and also stressed on empowe
SC Questions Ethanol Supply For E100 Vehicles
Academically, we want to know if the permission is given to have 100 percent ethanol run vehicles, how will you make the
SC questions Centre over fuel supply for vehicles running on 100% ethanol
The Supreme Court asked the Centre how it would ensure adequate ethanol supplies for E100 vehicles, while stressing the
SC seeks clarity on 100 pc ethanol supply for E100 run vehicles
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, October 29, sought to know from the government that if permission has been giv
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Puri rules out return to E10, defends E20 rollout
NT Reporter Margao Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri has ruled out a return to E10 petrol,
A slower transition can address unanticipated impacts
Ethanol that was all propaganda: Gadkari defends E20, bats for alternative fuels
No Plans to Increase Ethanol Blend in Petrol Beyond 20%, Says Hardeep Puri
Union Minister Hardeep Puri confirms no plans to raise ethanol blend in petrol beyond 20% amid misinformation concerns.
No plan to raise ethanol blending in petrol above 20 pc: Hardeep Puri
Digital Desk | Betul (South Goa), Oct 27 (IANS) Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said
No US pressure on importing Russian crude oil: H S Puri
The Union Minister also clarified that there is no immediate plan to increase ethanol blending on petrol from the curren
Rage over E20 fuel was 'paid campaign': Gadkari
The rollout of E20 petrol (80% petrol, 20% ethanol) drew criticism from opposition parties and some consumer groups, who
Rage over E20 petrol was a paid campaign, says Gadkari
Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari stated on Tuesday that the opposition to 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol
Nitin Gadkari Slams E20 Petrol Criticism as
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari launched a scathing attack on critics of ethanol-blended pe
No intention to increase ethanol blending in fuel beyond 20%: Hardeep Puri
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said the Centre has no immediate plan to incre
No intention to increase ethanol blending in fuel beyond 20%: Union minister Hardeep Puri
The government has been promoting ethanol-blended petrol as part of its strategy to reduce dependence on imported crude
Govt should hike maize-based ethanol procurement rate by 9% to Rs 75 per litre: AIDA
The All India Distillers Association (AIDA) has approached the government with a request to elevate the maize-based etha
Govt amends MV Rules to permit pure ethanol flex-fuel vehicles
New Delhi: The Road Transport Ministry on Monday notified changes to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989, allowing fle
Govt allows E100 flex-fuel vehicles, amends Central Motor Vehicle Rules
The Centre has amended motor vehicle rules to permit vehicles running on 100 per cent ethanol, clarifying that existing
MoRTH Updates Rules for E85 and E100 Flex Fuel Vehicles in India
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has officially notified key amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles
Govt Notifies Amendments In Motor Rules To Allow E 100 Fuel
he move is aimed at promoting `flex-fuel vehicles, reducing dependence on imported crude oil and cutting emissions. The
Government Notifies Rules for E100 Flex-Fuel Vehicles to Drive Down Oil Imports
In a major boost to Indias clean energy transition and biofuel roadmap, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoR
Govt amends rules to allow ethanol 100 flex-fuel vehicles
The Road Transport Ministry has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to permit flex-fuel vehicles capable of running
Government amends motor vehicle rules to permit pure ethanol flex-fuel vehicles
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has changed certain vehicle classification thresholds, fuel specific
Govt Amends Motor Vehicle Rules to Permit Pure Ethanol Flex-Fuel Vehicles
The Road Transport Ministry on Monday notified changes to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, allowing flex-fuel vehicles
Govt amends motor vehicle rules to allow flex-fuel vehicles running on E100
The Road Transport Ministry on Monday notified changes to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, allowing flex-fuel vehicles
E100 cars get regulatory green light ahead of planned launches
The government has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to facilitate the registration of flex-fuel vehicles capable
New crisis of E20 petrol: will your plate become more expensive due to fuel?
The new ethanol policy for E20 petrol prohibits production from sugarcane to maintain sugar availability. However, incre
BIEPA asks govt, OMCs to review ethanol supply tender allocation methodology
The association has raised concerns that long-term offtake agreement holders receive priority for contracted quantities
Sugar Prices To Remain Firm Despite Curb On Diversion
According to India Ratings, sugar situation is still likely to remain tight. Lower-than-expected production, exports, an
BCGCL begins construction work on 25,000 crore coal gasification project
Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Ltd (BCGCL), the joint venture of Coal India Ltd (CIL) and BHEL, has started grou
Coal gasification could help India avoid 1.96 trillion imports: A&M
Domestic production of gasification-linked products could reduce imports of natural gas, urea, ammonia and methanol whil
VOC Ports international container terminal gets green terminal tag
VOC Ports Tuticorin terminal becomes Indias first fully electrified green operations hub, with the pilot methanol, green
Central official reviews infrastructure projects, green initiatives at V.O.C. Port
Vijay Kumar inspects green hydrogen plant, wind energy facilities and pilot methanol bunkering and refuelling infrastruc
Replacing 100 crore litres of B-heavy ethanol with maize could affect fuel marketing margins
Can ethanol save sugar sector? ET Conversation with DG ISMA
Can ethanol save sugar sector? ET Conversation with DG ISMA
Indias drought-hit maize crunch pits poultry, ethanol makers in me first fight
Drought conditions have caused a significant decrease in maize supply, leading to competition among industries for acces
BJP is in Oppn as per mandate; but Cong leaders are rebelling against CM Shivakumar: Vijayendra
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 20 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday alleged that Chief Mi
Shivakumar urges PM to address cane growers demands as agitation delays crushing season
Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has appealed to PM Modi regarding the struggles of sugarcane farmers. Protests have intensi
Sugar Prices Surge, Stocks Fall: Why India Is Shifting Its Ethanol Policy
India's decision to stop using sugarcane products for ethanol production in the 2026-27 supply year comes at a time when
Diesel adulteration up to 5% begins; oil companies add biodiesel to make it cheaper
Like ethanol in petrol, oil companies have now begun blending 5% biodiesel into diesel. Rising crude oil prices are caus
India sugar stocks slide as government halts sugarcane-based ethanol diversion
The latest ethanol tender excludes supplies produced from sugarcane juice, sugar syrup and B-heavy molasses, cutting off
India bars Sugarcane-based Ethanol in 2026-27 Petrol blending tender
NEW DELHI: State-run oil marketing companies have barred ethanol made from sugarcane juice, sugar syrup and B-heavy mola
What lies beyond Indias E20 push
The E20 blends promised savings were offset by lower mileage, with consumers spending an estimated 88,234 cr. extra over
OMCs Bar Ethanol Made From Sugarcane Juice, Sugar Syrup, B-heavy Molasses From Procurement Tenders
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) on behalf of OMCs last week floated a tender, seeking bids for around 11 billion
India Bars Sugar-Based Ethanol From 2026-27 Tender For Petrol Blend
The tender, issued on October 16 by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) on behalf of oil marketing companies (OMCs),
Sugar-Based Ethanol Barred in 2026-27 Tender, Maize Price Cut
The tender, issued on October 16 by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) on behalf of oil marketing companies (OMCs),
OMCs bar sugar-based ethanol in 2026-27 tender, cuts maize incentive
State-run oil marketing companies have barred ethanol made from sugarcane juice, sugar syrup and B-heavy molasses from t
India Bars Sugar-Based Ethanol in 2026-27 Tender, Cuts Incentive for Maize-Based Fuel
India excludes sugar-based ethanol from its 2026-27 procurement tender and cuts the maize ethanol price to 68.86 per lit
Sugar-free ethanol? Oil companies change recipe, here's what's next
The government's recent decision to exclude sugar-based raw materials from its ethanol procurement process marks a strat
India bars sugar-based ethanol in 2026-27 tender, cuts maize incentive
The move comes amid concerns over domestic sugar availability and rising prices after poor rainfall in key sugar-produci
India bars sugar-based ethanol in 2026-27 tender, cuts maize incentive
The move comes amid concerns over domestic sugar availability and rising prices after poor rainfall in key sugar-produci
Sugarcane farmers on protest path again to seek fair share in sugar and ethanol revenues
Sugarcane farmers are undertaking the Hubballi Chalo padayatra, putting focus again on many long-unresolved issues
No sugar diversion for ethanol production: Govt to OMCs
The OMCs have floated a cumulative requirement of 1,100 crore litres with 300 crore litres to be supplied in the first t
Centre sets sugar diversion for ethanol at zero in 2026-27 tender
India has directed oil marketing companies to exclude sugar-based ethanol from the 2026-27 tender, setting sugar diversi
FM Sitharaman, JBIC Governor discuss cooperation in semiconductors, clean energy
India and Japan explored the possibility of a follow-on fund to the USD 600 million India-Japan Fund and discussed expan
Indias ethanol opportunity is bigger than blending target
The next should be about creating a market large and diverse enough to sustain the ethanol economy that target has helpe
Indias ethanol receipts hit 987 crore litres by September, maize leads supply
Maize remained the largest contributor to ethanol supplies, while industry representatives called for policy continuity
Ethanol supplies top 9.87 bn litres by Sep, grain feedstocks lead: AIDA
India's cumulative ethanol receipts reached 987 crore litres by the end of September in the current supply year, with gr
Farmers' protest hits Mumbai-Bengaluru highway traffic; Google Maps asked to mark stretch closed
Vehicular traffic on the Mumbai-Bengaluru National Highway is currently disrupted due to a farmers' protest. The agitati
Farmers Block Highways, Demand Higher Sugar MSP, Cane Price And Ethanol Procurement
In Belagavi district, a large number of farmers protested in three including Hirebagewadi and Hattargi toll plazas and a
19 lakh litres of effluent found in stream near SPAC units in Erode
An inspection on October 9 found that effluent discharged daily from the SPAC bioethanol plant had accumulated in the st
Assam Cabinet adopts 75 resolutions highlighting PM Modis 25 years in public life
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 9 (IANS) The Assam Cabinet on Friday adopted 75 resolutions recognising Prime Minister Nare
Farmers' organizations in Maharashtra and Karnataka are resisting the government's early sugarcane crushing proposal. Th
SunBridge BioEnergy starts new ethanol facility at Seoni
The company is further strengthening its ethanol portfolio, with capacity set to reach 700 KLD through soon to be operat
Assam Opens New Trade Chapter as First International Cargo Departs Bogibeel for Bangladesh
A barge carrying 540 metric tons of methanol left Bogibeel Terminal in Dibrugarh for Dhaka, Bangladesh, here today. Sarb
First cargo vessel leaves Dibrugarh via river route to Bangladesh after Independence
Digital Desk | Dibrugarh (Assam), Oct 5 (IANS) A barge carrying 540 metric tons of methanol left from Bogibeel Terminal
EVs not sole answer to cutting emissions, says TVS Motor's Venu Srinivasan
Electric vehicles are not the only solution to reduce pollution, and the auto industry should remain technology-agnostic
Government set to halt sugarcane juice, B-heavy molasses diversion for ethanol
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to flag off first International Cargo Voyage from Dibrugarh
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, will flag off the first international c
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary inspected the Ankur Biochem Private Limited ethanol plant, currently under constru
Bihar CM sets March 2027 deadline for Chakai ethanol plant
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 3 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday inspected the under-construction et
Assam bets big on bamboo economy, BIS-certified bicycle set for Guwahati parks
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 2 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday highlighted the growing potenti
Jharkhand Nearly Free of Naxalism, Says JMM Leader Manoj Pandey
Manoj Pandey claims Jharkhand is almost free from Naxalism due to government efforts and discusses ethanol issues and po
Nitin Gadkari calls Ethanol blending a step towards diversification of agricultural sector
He also said that, driven by this strong determination, Bihar is poised to become prosperous and developed state in the
Gujarat hooch case: Rajasthan man held for arranging materials used to pack toxic liquor
Digital Desk | Bhavnagar, Oct 1 (IANS) Gujarat Police's State Monitoring Cell (SMC) has arrested another accused in the
Delhi HC told permission for E20 protest at Jantar Mantar rejected on law-and-order grounds
Authorities informed the Delhi High Court that they rejected a request to hold a protest against the E20 ethanol blendin
'Show one damaged vehicle': Gadkari's dare on ethanol blending, targets vested interests
Union minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the advantages of the ethanol-blending program during the Bihar Investor Summit
Ethanol blending a step towards diversification of agricultural sector: Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari said that since 2022, four crore four-wheelers and 20 crore two-wheelers have been running on petrol mixed
Ethanol blending does not damage vehicles, diversifies agri sector: Gadkari
Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday debunked claims that blending ethanol with petrol was damaging motor vehicles,
After E20, Gadkari says 100% ethanol flex-fuel engines being developed
India currently imports petroleum worth around Rs 22 lakh crore, Gadkari said, underlining the need to reduce the countr
CAFE-III norms give clear roadmap for auto sector: Industry
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sept 30 (IANS) Automobile and biofuel industry representatives on Wednesday welcomed the gover
3X credits for range-extender EVs, ethanol benefits for hybrids: CAFE-III expands compliance options
The Ministrys notification assigns a volume multiplier of 3.0 to battery-electric vehicles and range-extended electric v
CAFE III norms tighten targets, reward small cars and electrified vehicles
Indias final CAFE III norms tighten passenger-vehicle efficiency targets by nearly 17% through FY32; Maruti Suzuki, Rena
Ktaka farmers intensify Hubballi protest, demand Rs 5,500 per tonne sugarcane
Digital Desk | Hubballi, Sep 29 (IANS) Farmers from various districts of Karnataka intensified their protest in Hubballi
PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29: The Bharat Ethanol Forum 2026 concluded at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake
27% ethanol blending may expose sugar sectors shortcomings, says industry expert
Getting to 27 per cent is a different kind of problem its an operations problem, says Findability Sciences founder and
E20 petrol can reduce India's dependence on imports: ONGC official
We import about 90%, so blending ethanol at 20% without consumer issues would greatly cut imports and boost self-relianc
US adds methanol to Venezuela trade licences
Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) The United States revised three Venezuela sanctions licences to name methanol e
Ethanol: Key To India's Energy Security And Rural Prosperity
Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde highlighted ethanol's potential to protect India from volatile petroleum markets and g
Uttar Pradesh's ethanol supply chain attracts investments in distilleries
Uttar Pradesh is attracting over 1,000 crore in private investment from distillers, while rising ethanol output and exci
Ethanol sector not competing for maize with any sector, says distillers association
It is utilising the coarse cereal to create value for Indian agricultural reserouces, support energy security, says AIDA
Foundation stone laid for India's first port-based e-methanol plant
The 2,300-crore plant at Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla will be developed in two phases by DPA and Assam Petro-Chemi
India to supply green methanol fuel for global shipping from Kandla
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Assam and Gujarat inaugurate Rs 2,300 crore e-methanol project at Kandla port
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India to set up first port-based e-methanol plant at Kandla for 2,300 cr
In a boost to maritime decarbonisation, the government on Saturday laid the foundation stone for its first port-based e-
100 pc ethanol car can bring down fuel cost to equivalent of Rs 25 per litre: Nitin Gadkari
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that switching
India lays foundation for first port-based e-methanol plant at Kandla
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) India on Saturday took a major step towards becoming a global supplier of green
19 Die After Drinking Fake Liquor In Nagaland, Probe Confirms It Had Methanol
Over the past two weeks, several people have died in Nagaland due to the consumption of spurious liquor. The tragedy fir
The 2,300-crore project is aimed at supplying cleaner fuel to the maritime sector and is part of the ports plan to devel
Ethanol in mind: Cabinet approves Sanjivani revival under PPP model
NT Reporter Panaji Keeping ethanol production in mind, the Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd at Dharbandora will re
E20 fuel increases mileage, helps farmers, and will not harm vehicles, says Gadkari
All automobile companies will bring out vehicles equipped with flex-fuel engines that can run on 100% ethanol. The count
Ethanol can help raise farmers' income and reduce fuel imports: Gadkari
Launches Madhya Pradesh bus service with CM Yadav; cites maize price rise to 2,600/quintal and 57,000-crore PM e-Bus Sew
Foundation stone laid for 150 TPD e-Methanol plant at Deendayal Port
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Nitin gadkari news: Nitin Gadkari emphasizes the need for sugar mills to produce compressed bio-gas, ethanol, and other
Gadkari urges sugar mills to make CBG; says Rs 22 lakh crore goes for fuel imports
Gadkari has called on sugar mills to expand into value-added by-products, particularly compressed bio-gas (CBG), ethanol
India-Iceland ties have become stronger after TEPA: Ambassador Hoskuldsson
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) There has been a significant strengthening of relations between India and Icelan
Ethanol company sues Andhra farmer over pollution claims, seeks 1 crore compensation
Sentini BioProducts Pvt. Ltd. has sued farmer M. Muralidhar Reddy of Gandepalli village, near Keesara in the NTR distric
SC Strikes Down Maharashtra Methanol Rules
Prohibition failed to prevent Gujarat hooch deaths: SC
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The court passes guidelines regarding important aspects and steps to prevent hooch tragedies and for effective implement
Sustaining E20 in ESY2026-27: Indias ethanol challenge is now about economics, not volume
India celebrates 20% ethanol blending milestone, but experts warn about sustaining supply, feedstock management, and pro
Maha govt will stand with farmers in drought-hit areas: Dy CM Shinde
Digital Desk | Satara, Sep 18 (IANS) Visiting his native village Dare in Satara district for the Ganeshotsav festival, D
At least 48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol, authorities say
At least 48people have died in southern Nigeria after consuming a local alcoholic drink. Around one hundred others are r
US seeks details of India's rice stocks used for Ethanol output
The United States has sought details from India on the use of rice for ethanol production. Washington has alleged that I
Livestock feed makers see rising competition for maize from ethanol producers
Want Goverment to secure supplies for feed sector as maize is single source of feedstock, says CLFMA Chairman Divya Kuma
Yogi Cabinet's big push: 23 proposals cleared across infrastructure, jobs, education and welfare
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 15 (IANS) The Cabinet meeting chaired by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his
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From onions, ginger to cooking oil: Why food prices are rising in India
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Higher food prices drive CPI higher, inflation outlook faces weather, energy risks: Economists
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India supplied 895 crore litres of ethanol by August: Industry data
New Delhi, Sep 12: India supplied 895 crore litres of ethanol by the end of August under the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2
Sweet and sour: Indias sugar sector braces for a testing 2026-27 season
For now, the sector waits on the September monsoon, and on a single ethanol notification
Samudra Manthan Mission can open new frontiers in energy exploration: Oil India CMD
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 10 (IANS) State-owned Oil India Limited (OIL) is stepping up its focus on research, innovat
Govt Eyes Higher Ethanol Blending Through Flex-Fuel Vehicles: PM Advisor Tarun Kapoor
The government is working to permit ethanol blending beyond the current E20 level, enabled by flexi-fuel vehicles, Advis
Davangere Sugar Rises 6% as $100 Mn FCCB and Ethanol Expansion Draw Focus
New Delhi [India], September 10: Shares of Davangere Sugar Company Ltd. rose around 6% during trading on September 10, t
Now vehicles will be fueled with more than 20% ethanol, PM Modi's advisor confirmed.
The government is currently preparing to approve ethanol blending beyond E20 for flex-fuel vehicles. Tarun Kapoor, an ad
India likely to curb use of sugarcane juice, B-heavy molasses for ethanol
Besieged with the problem of high level of sugar prices in retail market, the government may resort to such a step to he
Government working to allow ethanol blending beyond E20 via flexi-fuel vehicles: Tarun Kapoor
Tarun Kapoor said ethanol production capacity in the country has surpassed requirements for blending, and the industry w
Is ethanol production driving the surge?
E20 petrol not damaging vehicles: Telangana minister backs Centre
Hyderabad: Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Wednesday, September 9, said there is no evidence of ethanol
No complaints received on damage by ethanol-blended petrol: Telangana Transport Minister
Use of petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20) could result in a 3 to 5% reduction in vehicle pickup and mileage, says Pon
Indian govt should reduce ethanol blending to E15 on supply constraint, says ICRIER
Centre should allow the reduction when ethanol availability is insufficient, it says in a study titled Food vs Fuel: Rec
Govt should adopt flexible approach to ethanol-blended petrol programme: ICRIER paper
The government has set a target for E20 -- petrol should contain up to 20 per cent ethanol by volume
Govt should adopt flexible approach to ethanol-blending programme: ICRIER
The government should be flexible with its Ethanol Blended Petrol programme, maintaining the E20 target as a long-term g
MP hooch tragedy: UP Police reject Lalitpur link to spurious liquor
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 8 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Police has rejected claims of a Lalitpur connection to the spurio
Alternative fuels zoom past petrol in share of PV sales: Fada data
This comes at a time when customers are raising concerns over the E20 (20 per cent ethanol and 80 per cent petrol blende
Which chemicals are mixed to make perfume, and what is the role of ethanol in it?
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India's automobile retail sales hit record August high
PVs recorded their best-ever August at 4,02,398 units, crossing 4 lakh for the first time, with rural sales growing 24.9
84 undergoing treatment after spurious liquor tragedy in MP's Sagar, 30 booked
Sagar (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 7 (IANS) As many as 84 people are undergoing treatment after consuming spurious liquor in Ma
Karnataka sees sugar mill boom amid rising ethanol demand
Bengaluru: Growing demand for ethanol as an alternative fuel has triggered a fresh race to establish sugar mills in Karn
Best of BS Opinion: India's tightrope walk on the dollar, BRICS finance
Today's opinions examine India's cautious move away from dollar dependence, questions around the new GDP series, middle-
Counting the cost of ethanol push
India must cater to the food requirements of a large population with rising incomes and changing dietary preferences, si
AP Wants Licence Exemption for Ethanol-Based Hand Sanitisers Withdrawn
Outlets in Vijayawada have been found selling to consumers ethanol-based sanitisers that they consume as substitutes for
This compact Kia SUV can run on 100% ethanol
This compact Kia SUV can run on ethanol
Sharma warns that ethanol-led changes in cropping patterns may create an environmental problem over the longer term.
Sugar price spike reflects widening food-fuel demand gap: ICRIER paper
ICRIER paper calls for a flexible E20 ethanol strategy as rapid growth in fuel demand outpaces feedstock availability, i
Leaving farmers 'Bhagwan Bharose': The cost of MSP to ethanol gaps
Leaving farmers 'Bhagwan Bharose': The cost of MSP to ethanol gaps
Four Workers Injured During Boiler Testing at Under-Construction Ethanol Unit in Nayagada
A fire broke out at an under-construction ethanol plant near Gateri village under Nuagaon police limits in Nayagada dist
Egg Prices Up 40%: How E20 Fuel Policy Is Making Breakfast Costlier
Egg prices have climbed sharply over the past year and could rise further this winter as higher maize costs, growing eth
Whats the link between sugar, ethanol and Indias CAFE norms? | Climate Economy
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E20 Row: Supreme Court Refuses PIL on Mandatory Ethanol Labelling at Petrol Pumps
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition seeking mandatory labelling of ethanol content on petrol pum
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a directive to ensure mandatory an
Should Petrol Pumps Reveal Ethanol Content? Supreme Court Dismisses Plea
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a PIL seeking mandatory disclosure of the exact ethanol content in petrol at
Tamil Nadu Poultry Farmers Face Crisis Amid Rising Maize and Feed Prices
Coimbatore, August 31: The increasing demand for maize from ethanol producers has significantly raised the cost of poult
SC junks PIL seeking ethanol labelling at petrol pumps
The Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking mandatory and uniform labelling of ethanol pe
SC rejects plea seeking disclosure of ethanol in petrol
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, August 31, refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking direc
SC Declines PIL Seeking Mandatory Disclosure Of Ethanol Content In Petrol
NEW DELHI, Aug 31: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking mandatory and uniform disclosure of th
Apex court directs petitioner to approach the high court for relief
During the hearing, the Bench questioned Mr. Goswamis locus standi and asked why he had approached the apex court direct
SC Refuses to Hear PIL for Mandatory Disclosure of Ethanol Content in Petrol at Fuel Pumps
Attorney General R Venkataramani, appearing for the Centre, submitted that it is a proxy litigation as a petition on a s
SC rejects PIL seeking ethanol content disclosure in petrol at fuel pumps
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking a directive to the Centre and others to ensure mandatory
SC dismisses plea seeking mandatory ethanol content disclosure at petrol pumps, fuel bills
By utilizing ethanol injections, researchers effectively stimulated indigenous bacteria to aid in the cleanup of uranium
SC to hear plea for ethanol content labels on petrol on Aug 31
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a petition on August 31 seeking a directive to the Centre and others t
Sugar price surge: Karnataka farmers seek nod for jaggery units to produce ethanol
The Centre has rejected suggestions that the rise in sugar prices is due to diversion of sugarcane for ethanol productio
SC to hear plea on ethanol disclosure at petrol pumps
The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition seeking mandatory and uniform labelling of ethanol percentage at petrol pump
E20 Petrol Row: SC To Hear Plea Seeking Ethanol Labelling At Petrol Pumps On Aug 31
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a petition on August 31 seeking a directive to the Centre and others to ensure ma
SC to hear plea seeking mandatory disclosure of ethanol content in petrol on August 31
The plea has also sought a direction that every fuel invoice should specifically and legibly state the percentage of eth
SC To Hear Plea On Ethanol Mandatory Disclosure In Petrol On Aug 31
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a petition on August 31 seeking a directive to the Centre to ensure mandatory and
SC To Hear Plea Seeking Mandatory Disclosure Of Ethanol Content In Petrol On Monday
New Delhi, Aug 29: The Supreme Court will hear on August 31 a plea seeking mandatory and uniform disclosure of the exact
SC to hear plea seeking mandatory disclosure of ethanol content in petrol on Aug 31
The petition, filed by Narendra Kumar Goswami, has also sought a direction that every fuel invoice should specifically a
SC to hear plea on mandatory ethanol disclosure in petrol on Aug 31
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a petition on August 31 seeking a directive to the Centre and others to ensure ma
Supreme Court to hear plea on ethanol labelling at petrol pumps on August 31
The Supreme Court will hear a petition on August 31 regarding ethanol labelling. The plea seeks mandatory disclosure of
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Thursday said there is no proposal to replace E20 petrol with E10, amid r
Bhavnagar, August 28: The Gujarat polices State Monitoring Cell (SMC) has traced the source of the methanol used in the