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...
India is promoting the co-firing of biomass pellets in thermal power plants to reduce carbon emissions and utilize agricultural waste. The Ministry of Power has issued guidelines to thermal power plants for co-firing biomass pellets with coal. This initiative aims to mitigate air pollution from...
India plans to mandate the use of 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for airlines by 2025, as announced by the Oil Minister. This initiative is part of India's broader strategy to reduce carbon emissions and promote greener alternatives in the aviation sector. The government is...
Honeywell has expressed its readiness to collaborate with Indian refiners to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The focus is on developing and scaling the production of SAF to meet increasing demands for eco-friendly aviation solutions. Honeywell aims to bring its technological expertise to support Indian...
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...
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...
Tata's AirAsia India successfully operated the country’s first commercial flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made in India. The landmark flight took place on May 19, 2023, with the aircraft flying from Pune to Delhi. The sustainable aviation fuel for this flight was produced domestically,...
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...
Gruner Renewable Energy is investing Rs 220 crore to establish a compressed biogas (CBG) plant in Gujarat. This significant investment highlights the company’s commitment to enhancing India’s renewable energy infrastructure. The plant will utilize advanced technologies to convert organic waste into compressed biogas. Feedstock for...
Jakson Green, a leading renewable energy company, has entered into a partnership with NTPC, India’s largest energy conglomerate. The collaboration involves setting up India's first fourth-generation (4G) ethanol plant. The 4G ethanol technology represents a significant advancement in biofuel production, focusing on high efficiency and...