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Ethanol Blending Program Saves Rs 24,300 Crore in Foreign Exchange in 2022-23.

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz The ethanol blending program has resulted in substantial savings of Rs 24,300 crore in foreign exchange for India in the fiscal year 2022-23. This is a notable achievement in the country's efforts to reduce its import bill for fossil fuels. The program aims...


US-India Collaboration to Achieve Ethanol Blending Target by 2025

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz The US has offered technical assistance, expertise, and investments to help India scale up its ethanol production and blending infrastructure. This includes sharing best practices, advanced technologies, and efficient production methods. India aims to achieve a 20% ethanol blend in gasoline by 2025,...


300 ethanol fuel stations to be opened by IOC

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), India’s leading oil refiner, will establish 300 ethanol fuel stations across the country. This decision aligns with the government's push towards adopting cleaner energy sources and reducing the nation's carbon footprint. The initiative comes after Nitin Gadkari's proposal for...


Centre of Excellence for Biofuels to Open as IIT Kanpur and NSI Kanpur Sign MoU

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz IIT Kanpur and NSI Kanpur signed an MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence for Biofuels, focusing on bio-CNG, ethanol, aviation fuel, and green hydrogen from biomass. Leveraging Uttar Pradesh's strong sugarcane production, the Centre aims to meet India's 20% ethanol blending target...


Ethanol Blending Saves Foreign Exchange and Petrol Consumption: Hardeep Puri

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Hardeep Singh Puri, the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, highlights the significant potential of ethanol blending in petrol to save ₹24,300 crore in foreign exchange by reducing India's reliance on imported crude oil. The minister projects the blending of 509 crore...


Ethanol Usage Expanded: India-Brazil Tech Partnership

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz India is exploring a technological collaboration with Brazil to enhance ethanol utilization, driven by India's ambitious goal of achieving a 20% ethanol blending target by 2025 and 25% by 2030, as outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Brazil stands out as a global...


“ETHANOL 100” Fuel Launched by Petroleum Minister

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Hardeep Singh Puri launched 'ETHANOL 100' automotive fuel, available at 183 retail outlets across five states. The government aims for 20% ethanol blending by 2025-26, with E20 already available at 12,000 outlets. Ethanol blending initiatives have enhanced farmer incomes, increased rural employment, and...


Ethanol production boosted to 1,000 KLPD with ₹600 crore investment by Nayara Energy

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Nayara Energy's earmarking of ₹600 crore is specifically targeted towards scaling up its ethanol production capacity to 1000 KLPD. This investment entails the acquisition of advanced machinery, infrastructure development, and process optimization geared towards meeting the stringent quality standards required for ethanol blending...


Bio-Energy Production from Pine Needles and Bamboo

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Himachal Pradesh plans a bio-energy pilot project using pine needles and bamboo to produce renewable. The project aims to substitute fossil fuels with pine needle briquettes in industries like thermal power, cement, and steel, while producing ethanol, bio-gas, and bio-fertilizer from bamboo. The...


Bioethanol and Biohydrogen Production from Silkworm Rearing Waste

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz The Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute (CSRTI) in Mysuru is piloting bioethanol and biohydrogen production from mulberry shoots and silkworm waste. The project, initiated in April 2023, has successfully produced bioethanol and is now testing biohydrogen generation. If viable, CSRTI plans to...