Ethanol Blending News - Latest Updates & Headlines
India cut 557 lakh metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions through ethanol blending in a decade: Union Minister
Jaipur, March 11: Rajya Sabha MP and Rajasthan BJP President Madan Rathore said on Tuesday that India has significantly reduced its dependence on crude oil imports while advancing toward its net-zero emission target.
Govt to further reduce dependency on imported crude oil, promote domestic production
New Delhi, March 10: The government has taken various measures to reduce the dependency on imported crude oil and to promote domestic production of oil and gas, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
Centre notifies scheme to help sugar mills produce more ethanol for green push
New Delhi, March 7: The Centre has notified the scheme for increasing the financial viability of cooperative sugar mills through interest subvention on bank loans for converting their existing sugarcane-based ethanol plants to multi-feedstock units, according to an official statement issued on Friday.
India emerges as world's 3rd largest biofuel producer: Hardeep Puri
New Delhi, March 3: In the global energy landscape, India stands strong as the third largest biofuel producer, driving the shift towards cleaner and renewable energy, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Monday.
India planning to raise ethanol blending by 20 per cent: Hardeep Singh Puri
Guwahati, Feb 26: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated on Wednesday that India is considering raising its goal to blend ethanol with gasoline to more than 20 per cent.
Cabinet raises price of molasses-made ethanol for current season
New Delhi, January 29: Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has raised the price of molasses-made ethanol for the current marketing season. Molasses are widely used in ethanol blending in petrol.
Cabinet okays hike in price of ethanol used for petrol blending
New Delhi, Jan 29: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an increase in the ex-mill price of ethanol derived from C Heavy Molasses (CHM) to Rs 57.97 per litre from Rs 56.58 per litre earlier, under the Ethanol Blended Petrol programme, for the supply year 2024-25.
Agriculture processing industry seeks modernisation incentives, tax breaks, export boosts in Budget
New Delhi, January 20: As the Union Budget 2025-26 approaches, leaders from the agriculture processing and allied industries have voiced their expectations for measures that can significantly boost the sector's growth and sustainability.