Indian state-run fuel retailers said nationwide E20 petrol testing found no evidence of excessive chloride contamination or moisture. Over 100 petrol samples...
India mandated E20 petrol nationwide from April 1, 2026, replacing the earlier notification. The government said extensive testing confirmed no widespread engine...
The Indian government told Parliament it has not assessed how many vehicles are fully E20-compatible, but said extensive studies and field trials...
Indonesia could utilise 1 million tonnes of unused molasses for bioethanol production, but limited fuel-grade ethanol capacity and inadequate infrastructure constrain expansion....
The Indian government’s revised rice sales policy for ethanol distilleries allocates 7.2 million tonnes of FCI rice for ESY 2026–27, up from...
The Centre told the Rajya Sabha that E20 fuel has shown no adverse impact on vehicle performance, citing scientific studies and data...
Maharashtra’s sugar industry defended India’s E20 programme, saying ethanol has strengthened mill finances, farmer payments and rural livelihoods. The state invested ₹35,000...
Indonesia plans to build 30–50 ethanol plants to support a transition from E10 to E20 petrol and strengthen energy self-sufficiency. President Prabowo...
BIEPA said ethanol production strengthens India’s energy security, creates demand for maize and surplus grains, and reduces crude oil imports. The industry...