All posts tagged "Ethanol"
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112Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishEthanol uses 3–5 litres of water, not 10,000; misinterpreted data clouds energy security debate: Grain Ethanol Industry – GEMA
GEMA refuted claims that ethanol uses 10,000 litres of water per litre, clarifying actual industrial usage is only 3–5 litres. It highlighted...
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161Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishIndia’s push for ethanol-blended fuel to worsen water crisis: Report
India faces rising water stress as ethanol push gains momentum. While leaders like Nitin Gadkari promote fuel blending, concerns grow over ethanol’s...
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194Sugar News in EnglishISMA data shows all-India sugar production at about 275 LMT, 7% higher than corresponding period; calls for fast rollout of FFVs
India’s sugar production reached 275.28 lakh tonnes by April-end, up 7% year-on-year, with only five mills operational. Maharashtra and Karnataka output rose,...
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130Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishPetroleum Ministry gives E100 legal identity, AIDA calls it game-changing reform
India’s move to recognise E100, E85 and Hydrogen-CNG under amended vehicle rules marks a major shift in fuel policy. The decision boosts...
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124Sugar News in EnglishSugar trades near two-week high
Raw sugar futures rose 2.2% to 14.13 cents/lb, near a two-week high, supported by stalled US-Iran peace talks, stronger crude oil, and...
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137Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishCentre proposes rules to allow higher ethanol-blended fuels in vehicles
India has proposed amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to allow higher ethanol-blended fuels, including E85 and E100, enabling near-pure ethanol...
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112Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English
Centre mulls higher biofuel blends as alternative fuels, raises vehicle weight cap
India plans to expand automotive fuel norms by allowing higher ethanol (E85–E100) and biodiesel (B100) blends, boosting clean energy adoption. The move...
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132Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishEthanol blending push beyond E20 faces capacity constraints, industry sees E30 as realistic near-term goal
India’s push beyond 20% ethanol blending faces capacity constraints, with current infrastructure insufficient for higher targets like E85. Experts see 30% as...
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124Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishAIDA requests Petroleum Ministry for stronger incentives for FFVs under the CAFE-III framework
AIDA has urged the Petroleum Ministry to revise CAFE-III norms, highlighting bias toward electric and hybrid vehicles over ethanol-based flex-fuel vehicles. It...
