Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English
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278Livestock feed industry seeks maize supply protection amid rising ethanol demand
Livestock feed manufacturers seek priority maize allocation as lower acreage, weak rainfall and El Niño risks tighten supplies. Rising ethanol demand could...
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133US seeks India’s explanation on FCI rice allocation for ethanol
The US has sought details from India on using FCI-held rice for ethanol, alleging stocks exceed food-security needs. Washington also questioned subsidised...
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218Yogi Cabinet clears ethanol plant in Mathura, new toy manufacturing policy
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved a ₹200-crore ethanol plant at the closed Chhata sugar mill in Mathura. The plant will use sugarcane and...
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149Centre panel to examine raising ethanol blending to 25%: Pralhad Joshi
The Centre has formed a committee to examine raising India’s ethanol blending target to 25%. Food Minister Pralhad Joshi said the final...
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185Indonesia’s move to B60 will require new biodiesel capacity — Wilmar
Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel mandate is pushing existing production plants toward high utilization, Wilmar said. Any increase beyond B50 would require new capacity....
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122Brazil aims to meet 100% of domestic SAF demand by 2029
Brazil has launched its SAF program, requiring airlines to meet emission-reduction targets from 2027. With 15 projects under development, Brazil aims for...
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203Maharashtra ethanol plants face viability concerns over feedstock curbs, says Rajesh Tope
Former Maharashtra minister Rajesh Tope warned that restrictions on sugarcane juice and B-heavy molasses could hurt sugar-based ethanol distilleries. He urged dual-feed...
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229Ethanol Supply in ESY 2026-27: Sugar economics may decide the feedstock mix – Editorial by Uppal Shah
India’s ESY 2026-27 ethanol supply could face challenges as sugar prices and tight availability reduce mills’ incentive to divert sugar. Lower sugar-based...
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127India’s ethanol supply hits 895 crore litres in August; grains contribute nearly 70 pc: Report
India’s ethanol supplies reached 895 crore litres by August-end 2026, with grain-based feedstocks contributing 624 crore litres, nearly 70%. Maize led at...
