Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English Archives - Page 14 of 343

PIL filed in Supreme Court challenging Government’s E20 petrol policy

A PIL challenges India’s E20 ethanol petrol mandate, citing vehicle damage, efficiency loss, and lack of consumer choice. Reliefs sought include ethanol-free...

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India’s biofuel drive is saving billions but also sparking worries

India achieved its E20 ethanol–petrol blend target five years early, cutting 69.8 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions and saving \$1.5 billion. However,...

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BNDES approves financing for new corn ethanol project in Brazil

Brazil’s BNDES has approved R\$625 million (\$113.6 million) in financing for São Martinho’s new 71.3 MMgy corn ethanol plant in Quirinópolis, Goiás....

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From field to fuel: Why India’s ethanol future needs stronger maize yields—but not at sugarcane’s expense

India’s Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme hit its 20% target early, driven by sugarcane and now maize. Maize ethanol output rose ninefold to...

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Maize cultivation soars as farmers back India’s ethanol push

India’s maize cultivation has hit a five-year high, rising 17% to 9.8 million hectares, driven by ethanol demand. Output is up 11%...

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Petrobras favors corn over cane for ethanol, may exclude Raizen, sources say

Brazil’s Petrobras is leaning toward corn-based ethanol over sugarcane as it considers re-entering the biofuels sector, citing lower production costs and rising...

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National Corn Growers Urge Action Against Brazil’s Ethanol Tariffs

The National Corn Growers Association urged the U.S. Trade Representative to act against Brazil’s 18% ethanol tariff, calling it unfair and damaging...

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What has been the impact of ethanol blending?

India hit its 20% ethanol-petrol blending target early, citing savings and farmer benefits. Yet motorists complain of lower mileage and higher costs,...