Dented corn ethanol: A game changer for India’s biofuel sector
India’s Ethanol Blending Program (EBP) targets 20% ethanol blending by 2025, making the diversification of ethanol feedstocks vital. Dented corn ethanol, a largely untapped resource, could transform the biofuel sector. This blog examines the current status, implications, and growth potential of dented corn ethanol in India, highlighting its technological maturity and economic competitiveness as a sustainable pathway for the country’s decarbonization and development goals.
India’s Ethanol Blending Program (EBP) aims to achieve 20 per cent ethanol blending by 2025, and diversifying ethanol feedstocks beyond sugarcane is crucial to meet this target. Dented corn ethanol, an unexplored resource, could revolutionize the biofuel sector in India. This blog explores the current state, implications, and potential for growth of dented corn ethanol in India. Dented corn ethanol represents a technologically mature and economically competitive pathway for India’s de-carbonisation and sustainable development.