Category : Bioethanol


Fermbox Bio Launches Cellulosic Enzyme Cocktail to Transform Agricultural Waste into 2G Ethanol

In a significant stride towards sustainable biofuel production, Fermbox Bio has unveiled a groundbreaking cellulosic enzyme cocktail designed to convert agricultural waste into second-generation (2G) ethanol. This innovative development holds immense potential to revolutionize the biofuel industry by providing an efficient and eco-friendly solution for...


India’s Ethanol Production Gradually Shifts from Sugar to Maize and Rice

India's ethanol production from food grains like maize and rice has increased from 37.4% to 51% in the current year. Total ethanol production till June 9 was 357.12 crore liters, with 181.38 crore liters from grains and 175.74 crore liters from sugar. Maize contributed 110.82...


Gulshan Polyols Commences Commercial Operations of 250 KLPD Ethanol at the Goalpara unit in Assam.

Commenced commercial operations at its 250 KLPD grain-based ethanol plant in Goalpara, Assam. The milestone was officially communicated on June 7, 2024, after meeting all quality control parameters during the trial run. Gulshan Polyols is a leading manufacturer in India, specializing in ethanol/bio-fuel, grain, and...


India Glycols Soars 11% on Winning Ethanol Supply Order from OMCs, Reliance

India Glycols' shares increased by 11%, reaching a price of ₹780.70. The company won a significant order worth ₹1,164 crore to supply 165.5 million liters of ethanol. The ethanol will be supplied to prominent companies including Bharat Petroleum, Indian Oil, Hindustan Petroleum, Reliance Industries, and...


Gujarat Alkalies &Chemicals Advances Plans for Bioethanol Plant in Gujarat

Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd. (GACL) is in the process of establishing a bioethanol plant in Gujarat. The project involves setting up a plant with an annual production capacity of 500,000 liters of bioethanol. The plant will utilize biomass and other renewable feedstocks to produce...


India Glycols completes expansion at Kashipur Bio-Ethanol Plant

: India Glycols Limited has completed expanding its bio-ethanol plant in Kashipur. The expansion significantly enhances the plant's ethanol production capacity, bolstering the supply for various uses. This development aligns with India's initiatives to increase ethanol blending in fuels, which is part of the country's...


African Nations Set to Visit India for Ethanol Blending, Biogas Studies

Delegations from various African nations will visit India to learn about the country’s ethanol blending and biogas schemes. The visit aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices in renewable energy and sustainable development. India’s successful ethanol blending initiative will be a key...


Govt Issues Revised Order to Allow Use of Sugarcane Juice for Making Ethanol in 2023-24

The Indian government has updated its policy to permit the use of sugarcane juice for ethanol production during the 2023-24 period. This move aims to bolster India's ethanol blending program, targeting increased ethanol content in fuel. Increased ethanol production from sugarcane juice is expected to...


‘ETHANOL 100’ hits the road at 183 Indian Oil Stations in Five States

Indian Oil has introduced Ethanol 100 (E100) fuel at 183 fuel stations across five states in India. The states where E100 is available include Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, and Gujarat. The introduction of E100 fuel is part of a larger pilot project aimed at...


Jakson Green to Execute World’s First CO2 to Ethanol Plant in Chhattisgarh

Jakson Green is set to execute the world's first CO2-to-ethanol plant in Chhattisgarh, India. The plant will utilize cutting-edge technology to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into ethanol, significantly advancing sustainable energy solutions. This project aims to reduce CO2 emissions by transforming waste CO2 into useful...