India’s first commercial passenger flight using a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend took off from Pune. The flight was operated by an Airbus 320 aircraft, traveling from Pune to Delhi. This marks a significant step in India's journey towards adopting eco-friendly aviation solutions. The use...
India will need around 14 crore liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) per year to achieve a 1% blending target in jet fuel by 2025. A 5% SAF blending target would require approximately 70 crore liters annually. The Indian government is considering a mandate for...
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...
NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has started biomass co-firing at the NTPL (Neyveli Tamilnadu Power Limited) plant. The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions by blending biomass with coal, contributing to cleaner energy production. This co-firing process will utilize biomass pellets made from agricultural waste, helping...
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...
In recent years, the beauty industry has undergone a transformative shift towards sustainability, driven by consumer demand for products that are not only effective but also environmentally friendly. At the forefront of this movement are biobased cosmetics, which represent a significant innovation in sustainable beauty...
S2G Biochemicals, headquartered in British Columbia, has achieved a remarkable milestone in sustainability by pioneering a method to convert industrial waste into xylitol, a natural biosweetener. This innovative approach not only mitigates waste but also offers a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to conventional xylitol production...