300 ethanol fuel stations to be opened by IOC
by Narsi | Jun 18, 2024 | Bio Based Pathways, Bio environmental Solutions, Bioethanol, India Updates
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...Centre of Excellence for Biofuels to Open as IIT Kanpur and NSI Kanpur Sign MoU
by Narsi | Jun 16, 2024 | Bio environmental Solutions, Bioenergy, Bioethanol, Biofuels, Biogas & CBG, India Updates
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...Ethanol Blending Saves Foreign Exchange and Petrol Consumption: Hardeep Puri
by Narsi | May 15, 2024 | Bioenergy, Bioethanol, Biofuels, India Updates
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...Ethanol Usage Expanded: India-Brazil Tech Partnership
by Narsi | May 15, 2024 | Bioethanol, Biofuels, India Updates
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...“ETHANOL 100” Fuel Launched by Petroleum Minister
by Narsi | May 15, 2024 | Bioethanol, Biofuels, India Updates, Insights
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...