All posts tagged "ethanol blend"
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68Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishNo call yet on hiking ethanol blending in petrol, no plan to also sell lower blends: Centre
The Centre told Parliament it has no plans to raise ethanol blending beyond E20 or reintroduce lower blends. It said E20 causes...
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100Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishESY 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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122Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishBrazil increases ethanol blend from E30 to E32; expected to reduce gasoline imports by 800 million litres per year
Brazil has temporarily increased its mandatory gasoline ethanol blend from E30 to E32 for 180 days to enhance energy security and reduce...
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101Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishGrain-based ethanol overtaking sugar not a concern: ISMA
ISMA said grain- and sugar-based ethanol complement India's blending programme, despite grain accounting for about 70% of production. With 2,000 crore litres...
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115Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishNepal moves to set ethanol standards ahead of petrol blending rollout
Nepal has released a draft ethanol standard requiring 99.5% purity for petrol blending, following approval of its E10 policy. The framework promotes...
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128Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishE20 may cut mileage by up to 5% but offers cleaner combustion, energy security benefits: Oil Ministry
India said E20 petrol may reduce fuel economy by 3–5% in some vehicles but offers cleaner combustion, higher efficiency and lower emissions....
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117Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishAuto experts defend E20 fuel rollout in India
Automobile and energy experts have defended India’s E20 ethanol-blended petrol programme, saying extensive testing found no significant issues in E20-compatible vehicles. They...
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111Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishIndia plans 15% isobutanol blending in diesel to advance biofuel drive
India is preparing the next phase of its biofuel strategy by proposing up to 15% isobutanol blending in diesel. The government says...
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163Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishGovt. says ethanol blending backed by extensive trials and best practices as concerns linger despite clarifications
India’s Petroleum Ministry has defended 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20), stating extensive field trials found no significant engine compatibility issues and only a...
