Category : India Updates


Kraton launches new bio-based oil product line ‘Sylvasolv’

Kraton Corporation, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, has announced the launch of its latest product line, Sylvasolv. Sylvasolv represents a significant advancement in the field of bio-based oils, leveraging sustainable and renewable feedstocks sourced from natural origins. The new line of bio-based oils...


IISR Develops Granular Lime-Based Trichoderma Bio-Pesticide in Kerala

The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) in Kerala has developed a new agricultural product. It is a granular lime-based Trichoderma bio-pesticide and fertilizer. This innovative product offers a dual function, serving as both a pesticide and fertilizer. Trichoderma, the main component, acts as a...


Hardeep Puri:” Ethanol Blending Saves Foreign Exchange and Petrol Consumption”.

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 liters of...


India-Brazil Tech Partnership: Expanding Ethanol Usage

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 leader in...


Petroleum Minister Hardeep S Puri Launches: “ETHANOL 100” Fuel.

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 reduced CO2...


Nayara Energy to boost ethanol production to 1,000 KLPD with ₹600 crore investment.

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 with fuels....


IIT Jodhpur researchers create bio-jet fuel From waste biomass

Researchers at IIT Jodhpur have successfully developed bio-jet fuel from waste biomass, marking a significant advancement in sustainable aviation fuel technology. The bio-jet fuel, derived from waste biomass such as agricultural residues and forest waste, offers a promising alternative to conventional aviation fuel, contributing to...


EKI Energy Services Establishes Biomass Briquette Plant in Nashik”

EKI Energy Services establishes a biomass briquettes manufacturing plant in Maharashtra, reflecting the company's investment in renewable energy infrastructure to meet the growing demand for sustainable fuel sources. The newly established plant has a production capacity of 1,000 metric tonnes per month, indicating a significant...


Indian Biogas Association Foresees $500 Billion Opportunities with Biofuel Alliance

Read more at:https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/biofuel-alliance-can-generate-opportunities-worth-500-bn-in-next-3-yrs-indian-biogas-association/103564084?utm_source=top_news&utm_medium=tagListing The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) highlights the potential for a biofuel alliance to create lucrative opportunities valued at $500 billion within the next three years, indicating a significant market growth trajectory for the renewable energy sector. This projection underscores the vast economic...


Reliance Industries’ foray into biogas shows how biomass industry in India is booming

India's biomass industry is experiencing significant momentum, indicated by a 10% growth in the sector's revenue, reaching ₹65,000 crore in the fiscal year 2020-21. The sector's growth is driven by increased demand for renewable energy sources, with biomass contributing to about 16% of the country's...