ethanol production Archives

Indonesia’s move to B60 will require new biodiesel capacity — Wilmar

Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel mandate is pushing existing production plants toward high utilization, Wilmar said. Any increase beyond B50 would require new capacity....

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Brazil aims to meet 100% of domestic SAF demand by 2029

Brazil has launched its SAF program, requiring airlines to meet emission-reduction targets from 2027. With 15 projects under development, Brazil aims for...

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Rice News in English

Punjab rice millers seek extra labour costs for 10% broken rice segregation

Punjab rice millers have sought higher compensation for segregating 10% broken rice under new CMR norms, citing rising labour, processing and storage...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Maharashtra ethanol plants face viability concerns over feedstock curbs, says Rajesh Tope

Former Maharashtra minister Rajesh Tope warned that restrictions on sugarcane juice and B-heavy molasses could hurt sugar-based ethanol distilleries. He urged dual-feed...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Ethanol Supply in ESY 2026-27: Sugar economics may decide the feedstock mix – Editorial by Uppal Shah

India’s ESY 2026-27 ethanol supply could face challenges as sugar prices and tight availability reduce mills’ incentive to divert sugar. Lower sugar-based...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar commissionerate likely to revise production estimate for next season

Maharashtra’s sugar commissionerate may revise its 112-lakh-tonne production estimate before the October 15 crushing season, citing prolonged dry conditions since August. Erratic...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

NRL Pioneers Bamboo-Based 2G Ethanol Production in India

Numaligarh Refinery Limited has produced its first batch of bamboo-based 2G ethanol, with the plant undergoing stabilisation before commercial operations. NRL is...

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Sugar News in English

Bihar to set up 25 new sugar mills under Sugarcane Investment Policy 2026

Bihar aims to establish 25 new sugar mills and promote sugarcane-based ethanol, power and bio-energy projects under its 2026 investment policy. The...