India’s ethanol blending programme has strengthened energy security, reduced crude imports, and boosted farmer incomes. With capacity expanding to 1,800 crore litres,...
Global sugar prices extended their decline, hitting multi-week lows amid strong output in India and Brazil and expectations of a global surplus....
Brazil’s grain sector is shifting toward corn, with 2026/27 production seen at 136 million tonnes driven by strong ethanol and feed demand....
Vietnam has increased fuel reserves to 26 days from 15 to strengthen energy security amid global tensions. With demand rising and heavy...
Bihar gets a major boost as the Centre removes ethanol procurement caps, ensuring full offtake by oil companies. This will revive plant...
Brazil’s sugar and ethanol sector faces mixed impact from rising oil prices—boosting ethanol demand but sharply increasing diesel-driven costs. Mills may divert...
India may need to curb sugar exports if ethanol blending rises beyond E20, as per Fitch Solutions. Tighter exports could support global...
Indian Oil Corporation Limited’s 2G ethanol plant at Panipat, built with Praj Industries tech, cost ₹984 crore and operates at ~62% capacity....
India’s E20 rollout is driven by energy self-reliance, not geopolitics, with capacity exceeding current demand. Industry sees potential to raise blending to...