All posts tagged "Ethanol Blending Programme"
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110Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishIndia’s E20 ethanol push driven by energy self-reliance aim, not war: GEMA President
India’s E20 rollout is driven by energy self-reliance, not geopolitics, with capacity exceeding current demand. Industry sees potential to raise blending to...
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109Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishE20 fuel rollout begins from April 1
India rolls out E20 petrol nationwide from April 1, blending 20% ethanol to cut oil imports and emissions. With RON 95 fuel,...
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123Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishPolicy certainty is the bedrock of India’s ethanol economy : Editorial by Uppal Shah
India’s ethanol blending programme has driven major investments in ethanol plants, supporting energy security, rural growth and farmer incomes. However, recent disputes...
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140Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishCan India balance ethanol ambitions with livestock sustainability?
India’s E20 blending push is boosting grain-based ethanol production, with maize contributing over 42% of supply in 2023–24. However, rising diversion of...
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240Sugar News in EnglishMillers body flags concerns over decline in procurement of ethanol from cane-based distilleries
India’s sugar industry faces mounting stress as National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Mills warns that limited procurement of sugarcane-based ethanol by oil...
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316Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishBeyond E20: A Roadmap to absorb surplus ethanol need of the hour – Editorial by Uppal Shah, Chinimandi
India’s ethanol capacity has surged to nearly 1,990 crore litres, but low offtake risks underutilisation, financial stress and farmer distress. Industry urges...
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653Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishIndia’s ethanol policy tilts heavily to grains, squeezes sugar sector
India’s ethanol program is shifting from sugarcane to grain-based feedstocks. In 2025-26, only 28% of ethanol orders are from sugar sources, while...
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335Rice News in EnglishGovt aims to offload a record 10 MT of rice in open market
The government plans to sell over 10 million tonnes of surplus rice this fiscal, supported by additional allocation for ethanol production. Despite...
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471Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishPIL filed in Supreme Court challenging Government’s E20 petrol policy
A PIL challenges India’s E20 ethanol petrol mandate, citing vehicle damage, efficiency loss, and lack of consumer choice. Reliefs sought include ethanol-free...
