Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme Archives

Centre approves additional 2.8 million tonnes of FCI rice for ethanol production

India has approved an additional 2.8 million tonnes of FCI rice for ethanol production in 2024–25, raising the total to 5.2 million...

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Taking ethanol blending beyond E20

India’s Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has significantly advanced the country’s green transition, reaching a 17.98% ethanol blending rate by February 2025....

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India Nears Ethanol Milestone, Emerges As Global Biofuel Leader

India has reached 19.6% ethanol blending in petrol as of January 2025, up from 5% in 2019—well ahead of its 2030 target....

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Maize Supply Key To India’s Ethanol Blending Target: Shree Renuka Sugars’ Executive Chairman

India plans to raise ethanol blending in petrol from 20% to 30% by 2030, demanding 15–16 billion litres of ethanol annually, says...

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Govt encouraging farmers to diversify from water intensive crops to more sustainable crops like maize for ethanol production: Minister

The Indian government is promoting maize cultivation for ethanol production to reduce reliance on water-intensive crops. Minister Suresh Gopi highlighted the Ethanol...

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Madhya Pradesh expands ethanol production to support India’s clean energy goals

Madhya Pradesh is supporting India's Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, aiming for 20% ethanol blending by 2025. The state has introduced policies...