All posts tagged "E20"
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144Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishEthanol-blended petrol rollout: Govt says ‘no assessment done’ on number of E20-compatible vehicles
The Indian government told Parliament it has not assessed how many vehicles are fully E20-compatible, but said extensive studies and field trials...
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140Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishIndonesia has 1 million tons of molasses for bioethanol: Economist
Indonesia could utilise 1 million tonnes of unused molasses for bioethanol production, but limited fuel-grade ethanol capacity and inadequate infrastructure constrain expansion....
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185Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishIndia’s open market rice sale norms will likely help meet 20% ethanol blending target
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...
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145Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishE20 blending has no adverse impact on vehicles, saved Rs 1.97 lakh crore: Government
The Centre told the Rajya Sabha that E20 fuel has shown no adverse impact on vehicle performance, citing scientific studies and data...
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160Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishEthanol boosts Maharashtra’s sugar industry amid renewed E20 debate
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...
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210Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishIndonesia to build up at least 30 ethanol plants to accelerate E20 fuel rollout
Indonesia plans to build 30–50 ethanol plants to support a transition from E10 to E20 petrol and strengthen energy self-sufficiency. President Prabowo...
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194Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishEthanol can reduce farmers’ MSP dependence, retain wealth within India: BIEPA president
BIEPA said ethanol production strengthens India’s energy security, creates demand for maize and surplus grains, and reduces crude oil imports. The industry...
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266Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishDespite adequate domestic output, India continues to import ethanol from US
India’s ethanol blending reached 20% in 2026, with production rising from 450 million litres in 2016 to 9.7 billion litres in 2025....
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180Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishIndia shifts ethanol focus to maize as E20 rollout gathers pace
India is accelerating maize-based ethanol production, with maize now contributing about 35% of ethanol output to support E20 fuel rollout. The shift...
