Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English
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124Diversion of surplus sugar for ethanol production has improved FRP payments to farmers: Government
India’s ethanol programme has improved sugar mills’ financial viability, supporting timely FRP payments to sugarcane farmers. Surplus sugar diverted to ethanol rose...
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102E20 policy strengthens India’s energy security; EVs and ethanol must coexist: IFGE
IFGE says ethanol and EVs should complement each other in India’s energy transition. E20 has reduced crude imports by 30.2 MMT and...
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124Ethanol-blended diesel fails safety test, says govt; wider use ruled out for now
India’s ethanol-diesel blends failed required diesel flash-point safety standards as ethanol sharply lowers the flash point, the government told Parliament. While ethanol...
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123Rice likely to gain importance in ethanol production amid lower maize, sugarcane acreage
India may increase rice use for ethanol by 15–20% as maize and sugarcane acreage declines. Rice currently accounts for 26.79% of ethanol...
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161Govt mulls curbing use of cane for ethanol to tame record-high sugar market
India is considering restricting sugarcane diversion to ethanol in the 2026-27 season to increase domestic sugar supplies and curb record prices. The...
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103Domestic sugar supplies and ethanol commitments: A tight rope walk during deficit year – Editorial by Uppal Shah
India’s sugar industry has evolved into a major ethanol producer, achieving 20% petrol blending, but tighter sugar production requires a balanced approach....
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129India fuel retailers say E20 petrol meets quality standards
Indian state-run fuel retailers said nationwide E20 petrol testing found no evidence of excessive chloride contamination or moisture. Over 100 petrol samples...
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136No commitment to import Ethanol for fuel blending from United States
The Government of India clarified that reports claiming U.S. ethanol imports for fuel blending are false. Ethanol under the Ethanol Blended Petrol...
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132WISMA backs Centre’s ethanol blending programme, says it strengthens energy security and farmers’ income
WISMA reaffirmed support for India’s Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme, saying it saved ₹1.13 lakh crore in foreign exchange, reduced crude imports by...
