Energy Security Archives

India accelerates edible oil self-sufficiency drive amid Indonesia’s export restrictions

Indonesia’s tighter palm oil export controls are accelerating India’s NMEO-OP programme. With oil palm plantations nearing the 650,000-hectare target, India aims to...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

WISMA 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...

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Edible Oil News in English

India nears target for oil palm plantation expansion

India has achieved 98% of its NMEO-OP oil palm plantation target, expanding to 640,000 hectares by March 2026. Higher domestic palm oil...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Revised rice policy will expand feedstock base for ethanol production: Joint Secretary, DFPD

At GEMA Ethanol Conclave 2026, the DFPD highlighted that India’s 20% ethanol blending has saved ₹1.90 lakh crore in foreign exchange by...

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Rice News in English

Indonesia achieves self-sufficiency in eight food commodities

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the country has achieved self-sufficiency in eight food commodities, backed by record rice reserves and the highest-ever...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

ESY 2025-26: OMCs receive 101.7 crore litres of ethanol in June; ethanol blending remains at 20%

India’s ethanol blending programme continues to strengthen, with OMCs achieving the 20% blending target by blending 743 crore litres during ESY 2025-26...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Ethanol 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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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Indonesia : Prabowo reviews sugar-to-bioethanol project to boost energy security

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto reviewed an integrated sugarcane-to-bioethanol project in East Java, highlighting sugar, bioethanol and fertilizer production. The Air Force oversees...