by IANS (Prokeraia) Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Thursday advocated for a nation-wide biofuel revolution, calling it a "once-in-a-century opportunity" to transform India's rural economy, reduce its massive fossil fuel imports and tackle air pollution. Speaking at
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Back TO HOMEDemand to Include Biofuel Biogas under Non-polluting ‘White Category’
(The Hans India) Efforts are underway to include environment-friendly biofuel biogas under the “Non-Polluting (White Category)” classification. Discussions have been held with the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), and an appropriate directive in this regard will be issued soon,
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Why California Usually Pays More at the Pump for Gasoline
by Anne Miranda and Tara Bennett-Chirico (U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration) Retail prices for regular grade gasoline in California are consistently higher than in any other state in the continental United States, often exceeding the national average by more than
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Sojitz Enters Biomethane Production and Sales Business in India
(Sojitz) Sojitz Corporation (“Sojitz”) invests in a holding structure of the special purpose company, IOC GPS Renewables Pvt. Ltd. (“IGRPL”) established jointly by GPS Renewables Private Limited. (“GPSR”) and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (“IOCL”), the largest state-owned oil company in India,
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
China Pivots to Europe for Used Cooking Oil Exports as Tariffs Hit Shipments to US
by Chen Aizhu and Trixie Sher Li Yap (Reuters) China's used cooking oil (UCO) exports to the United States, its largest buyer, are set to plunge in coming months due to steep tariffs, forcing sellers to divert shipments to Europe and
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
NTPC Green Energy Signs MoU with Honeywell UOP to Explore Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
(PSU Watch) NTPC Green Energy has signed an MoU with Honeywell UOP India Pvt Ltd to explore the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking a major step toward decarbonizing India’s aviation sector --NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a wholly-owned subsidiary
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
‘We Can Handle Any Kind of Lignocellulosic Biomass…’ altM Scales up Thermochemical Process to Valorize Ag Waste
by Elaine Watson (Ag Funder News) ... In simple terms, he said, altM is applying heat and chemicals in a patented process to break ag biomass into fractions then separating and purifying them and then converting them into higher value products. “We
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Madhya Pradesh Unveils Policy to Boost CBG and Advanced Biofuels
(Chemical Industry Digest) The Madhya Pradesh government has launched a comprehensive new biofuels initiative under the Madhya Pradesh Renewable Energy Policy 2025. Aimed at transforming the state’s energy landscape, the policy targets the establishment of at least one biofuel plant in
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
India's Delhi Plans to Curb Gasoline Car Sales, Ban Gas-Guzzling Bikes to Shed Polluter Tag
by Aditi Shah (Reuters) Delhi to limit purchases of new fossil fuel cars to two per family; Proposes ban on petrol and diesel bike, scooter sales from April 2027; To provide tax waivers for hybrids, making them cheaper by 15%;
April 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Škoda Auto Uses Sustainable HVO Fuel in Newly Produced Diesel Models and Its Logistics Fleet
(Škoda) › Celebrating Earth Day: Škoda Auto switches to using high-quality HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) fuel for the initial fill in newly manufactured diesel vehicles and for refueling its logistics fleet › HVO fuel has up to 90% lower net carbon emissions
April 24, 2025 Read Full Article
How to Propose Climate Legislation in Today’s Political Climate
by Leah Garden (Trellis) The Foreign Pollution Fee Act is a carbon tariff bill that doesn't mention "carbon." -- o Two prominent Republicans have reintroduced a bill to hold foreign importers accountable for carbon emissions. o But the Foreign Pollution Fee
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
HYDGEN & University of North Bengal Announce Research Collaboration on Low-Cost Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Generation
(Fuel Cells Works) HYDGEN, a Singapore & Indian-based leader in hydrogen electrolyzer technology, has entered into a research collaboration agreement with the University of North Bengal (NBU), a premier research and development institution in India. The partnership, set to run from March
April 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Aemetis India Plant Receives $31 million of Biodiesel Orders from OMCs for Delivery in Next Three Months
(Aemetis) Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a diversified global renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced the Company’s subsidiary in India, Universal Biofuels, received multiple orders for an aggregate of $31 million for the delivery during May, June and July of more than
April 21, 2025 Read Full Article
More Nations Look to Carbon Pricing to Avoid Export Fees and Raise Money
by Anne C. Mulkern (Politico Pro Climatewire) A new report says 20 governments are creating or considering establishing carbon markets, including India, Turkey and Vietnam. -- Carbon pricing systems aimed at reducing emissions are expanding rapidly worldwide as nations look to meet
April 18, 2025 Read Full Article
India to Set Fresh Target of 30 Per Cent Ethanol Blending in Petrol by 2030: Report
by Vivek Waghmode (ChiniMandi) New Delhi: India is preparing to set a new target of 30 percent ethanol blending in petrol by 2030, after successfully reaching the 20 percent mark by March this year, reported Business Standard citing sources. The original goal of
April 15, 2025 Read Full Article
The Uttar Pradesh Government Has Intensified Its Push towards a Green Energy Transition, Setting Ambitious Goals to Produce Compressed Biogas (CBG), Biocoal, and Biodiesel.
(Urban News/Urban Acres) This initiative not only aims to enhance the state’s sustainability and energy security but also serves as a key driver for rural development, waste management, and the promotion of clean energy. The move is also expected to bolster
April 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Kandla Port to Begin Green Hydrogen Production by August: DPA Chairman
(ANI News) Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman of Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, said on Saturday (April 5, 2025) that the authority will start the production of Green Hydrogen by the end of August this year. "Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, an ecosystem
April 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Praj Hosts Technical Workshop Boosts Bioethanol Understanding
(Biofuels International) Praj Industries convened a technical workshop in Pune on 28 March focusing on the evolving landscape of ethanol blending in India and the emerging opportunities in biofuels. The event brought together industry participants, experts and various stakeholders to deliberate on
April 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Tariffs: USTR Highlights India's Ban on US Ethanol Imports as 'Unfair Trade Practice'
(Business Today/MSN) The United States Trade Representative highlighted certain trade policies they deemed ‘unfair’, including India’s ban on US ethanol imports. This comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held a call to discuss
April 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Uttar Pradesh: Sugarcane Farmers in UP to Benefit from Chhata Mill Restart and Ethanol Distillery in Gorakhpur
(Organizer) The Yogi government’s mission-mode programme to revive the Chhata sugar mill in Mathura and establish a 120 KPLD ethanol distillery in Gorakhpur aims to boost sugarcane processing, enhance farmers' incomes, and promote biofuel production in Uttar Pradesh. READ MORE
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Energy-Rich Developing Nations Priced out of Shipping’s $1.6 Trillion Energy Transition Opportunity
(UCL Shipping and Oceans Research Group) A new study released today by UMAS and UCL Energy Institute Shipping and Oceans Research Group shows that poor access to funding and higher costs of capital in developing countries could almost double the prices
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
New U.S. Retaliatory Tariffs Will Impact Ag
by Carah Hart (Brownfiels Ag News) U.S. President Donald Trump says “kind, not full” retaliatory tariffs went into effect midnight for more than 50 trading partners, including China. ... The European Union has a 20 percent tariff and India has 26 percent tariff.
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Second-Generation Biofuels Potential in Africa – Research on Non-Food and Waste-Based Biofuel Production
by David King Boison, Iddrisu Awudu Kasoa, and Sylvester Vuvor (MyJoyOnline) Africa stands at a critical crossroads of energy transformation, an era defined by both urgency and immense opportunity. Across the continent, rapid urbanization, population growth, and economic expansion have surged energy
April 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Rajputana Biodiesel Subsidiary Nirvaanraj Energy Gets UPPCB Approval to Produce 80 KL/Day Biodiesel at Meerut Plant
by Aditya Bhagchandani (Business Upturn) Rajputana Biodiesel Limited announced that its subsidiary, Nirvaanraj Energy Private Limited, has received approval from the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to enhance biodiesel production at its Meerut facility. The Consolidated Consent to Operate and Authorisation
April 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Secretary Rollins to Visit Ethanol Plant
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will be in Iowa Monday, March 31, with a full schedule that includes a visit to an ethanol plant. Secretary Rollins will start the day with at Elite Octane in Atlantic, Iowa,
March 31, 2025 Read Full Article
The Rise of India’s Bioeconomy from $10bn to $165.75bn in a Decade
(India Ministry of Science & Technology) Key takeaways India's bioeconomy has grown from $10 billion in 2014 to $165.7 billion in 2024, with a target of $300 billion by 2030. The sector contributes 4.25% to GDP with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9% over the past four years. The government aims to make India a global
March 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Kandla Port in Gujarat to Launch India's First Green Hydrogen Plant. Key Details
(India Today) India is making a major leap towards clean energy, with Kandla Port set to become the first in the country to host a Green Hydrogen manufacturing facility. The project is expected to be operational by June 2025, marking a
March 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Inside Pan Oleo Energy's Sustainable Biofuel Drive: Empowering Communities, Driving Change
(Ahmedabad Mirror) As the world pivots towards a low-carbon future, Pan Oleo Energy stands as a key player in pioneering an ambitious and highly successful expansion of its low-carbon biofuel feedstock aggregation drive into global markets. With climate change posing an
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Govt Encouraging Farmers to Diversify from Water Intensive Crops to More Sustainable Crops like Maize for Ethanol Production: Minister
(ChiniMandi) The government is encouraging farmers to enhance maize production to boost ethanol output, the minister stated. “Government is encouraging farmers to diversify from water intensive crops like rice, sugarcane, etc. to more sustainable crops like maize for ethanol production. The “Roadmap
March 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Persistence, Dedication and Financing in the Energy and Molecule Transition
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) What is one of the best things about ABLC? The answer is heard repeatedly in hallway conversation with first-timers and veterans. It’s that this is a welcoming community of real, caring, dedicated people really doing
March 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Indian Oil Marketing Companies Launch New Biodiesel Tender for FY 2025-26
by Angitha Suresh (Autocar Professional) Biodiesel program struggles with blending rates below 1% despite 408% procurement growth over seven years, highlighting stark contrast with successful ethanol initiative. -- India's state-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have initiated a fresh tendering process for biodiesel
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
India Needs Rs 2500 Crore Investment to Achieve 5% Biodiesel Blending by 2030: Ind-Ra
by Sarthak Mahajan (Auto Professional) A report by India Ratings and Research highlights the need for supply chain development, policy support, and investment to meet biodiesel blending targets, as progress remains slow due to feedstock challenges and economic viability concerns. India Ratings and Research
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol-Producing Sugar Mills Contribute to Food Security, Reduce Petroleum Import Bill: Shah
(PTI news service/The Print) Union minister Amit Shah on Saturday said ethanol-producing cooperative sugar mills not only contribute to food security but also help reduce the country’s petroleum import bill. He was speaking after laying the foundation stone for the revival and
March 10, 2025 Read Full Article
MoC Inked for India’s First Integrated API, Green Hydrogen, Ethanol Facility in Himachal
(Statesman News Service) Initially, the project would require 30 MW green hydrogen in the first phase and in the coming time it would have requirement of 50 MW green hydrogen. -- Memorandum of Commitment (MoC) was signed here on Wednesday in the
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
India Emerges as World's 3rd Largest Biofuel Producer: Hardeep Puri
(Economic Times Auto) 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. READ MORE Related articles India Emerges As World's
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
India Emerges as World's 3rd Largest Biofuel Producer: Hardeep Puri
(Economic Times Auto) 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. READ MORE Related articles India Emerges As World's
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Optimistic Outlook for U.S. Ethanol Exports
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A director for the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board says he sees a favorable outlook for U.S. ethanol exports. Shane Goplin says he expects momentum from 2024 to continue through 2025. “We have to increase our production.
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Anglo-Eastern Launches State-of-the-Art LNG/Ammonia Bunkering Station Skid for Maritime Training
(Ship Management) Anglo-Eastern, a global leader in innovative maritime training solutions, is proud to announce the establishment of a new LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas)/Ammonia bunkering station skid at Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA) located in Karjat, Mumbai which was unveiled during Anglo-Eastern’s
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Researchers from BITS Pilani Hyderabad Develop Tech to Turn Waste into Biofuel
By Yuvraj Akula (Telangana Today) Developed by Prof P Sankar Ganesh and his team, iSTAR, a single-stage advanced anaerobic digestion process is designed to treat organic waste, converting to methane-rich biogas -- Hyderabad: In a smart solution for landfilling leachate, domestic septage management,
March 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Novonesis: Ethanol Supports Strong 2024 Sales Growth
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Novonesis on Feb. 26 released fourth quarter financial results, reporting its Agriculture, Energy and Tech segment achieved 6% organic growth last year. Much of that increase was driven by growth in ethanol production. According to the
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Boeing Partners with HPCL to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel in India
(Business World) Boeing and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) disclosed their partnership to help advance India’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ecosystem and support the Indian Government’s environmental goals. As part of this partnership, Boeing and HPCL will explore opportunities to scale SAF production
February 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Aemetis India Plant Approved by Government to Restart Biodiesel Production
(Aemetis) Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company operating in the US and India, today (February 24, 2025) announced that the Aemetis plant in India received approval from the local Pollution Control Board (PCB) to restart
February 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Collaborates with National Sugar Institute, Kanpur, to Develop Sweet Sorghum as a Sustainable Biofuel Source
(Business Standard) Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) has entered into Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Sugar Institute (NSI) in Kanpur to collaboratively develop sweet sorghum as an eco-friendly feedstock for bioethanol production. This strategic alliance supports India's Ethanol Blended Petrol
February 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Sorghum Farmer Highlights Trade Opportunities with Ag Secretary Rollins
by Brandon Peoples (Brownfield Ag News) A western Kansas farmer says sorghum can play a role in helping the Trump administration expand trade opportunities in countries like India. Amy France participated in a roundtable discussion with newly confirmed Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins earlier
February 24, 2025 Read Full Article
“Biofuel Scheme-2025” to boost state’s economic prosperity, job creation: MP CM Yadav
(ANI/The News Mill) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the Biofuel Scheme-2025 will be a key feature at the Global Investors Summit (GIS) scheduled to be held in Bhopal on February 24-25, describing it as a revolutionary initiative for
February 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Advait Energy-Haryana City Gas Collaborate on Green Hydrogen
(Manufacturing Today) Advait Energy will also manage operations and maintenance for one year after commissioning the plant. -- Advait Energy Transitions Ltd (AETL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Haryana City Gas Distribution (Bhiwadi) Ltd to build a 2000 MTPA green hydrogen plant.
February 21, 2025 Read Full Article
SIAM: BS7 Committee Examining Compliance Challenges of Ethanol-Blended Fuels
by Shweta Bhanot Mehrotra (Economic Times Auto) Banerjee emphasises that the automotive industry has been on track with its ethanol-blended fuels -- The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) says the committee working on Bharat Stage7 (BS7) emission norms is evaluating various aspects
February 20, 2025 Read Full Article
What Is Biofuel Financing? Why Should You Read about It?
by Sanjana Negi (News Bytes) As the (Indian) government aims to reduce dependency on crude oil imports and promote cleaner energy, biofuels have emerged as a promising alternative. This article delves into the dynamics of financing biofuel projects, shedding light on government initiatives,
February 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Cooper: Trump Policies Can Re-Ignite Ag
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) The Trump administration has an opportunity through biofuels and trade policy to avert a farm crisis, the head of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) said during an address at the National Ethanol Conference in Nashville
February 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil at the Helm: Steering Global Health, Climate, Finance and Innovation
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) On Thursday, February 13, the BRICS member countries launched their first document outlining priorities and goals for the year 2025, in the lead-up to their 17th Summit, with Brazil holding the rotating presidency of
February 18, 2025 Read Full Article
BPCL Signs MoU with NSI to Develop Sweet Sorghum as a Sustainable Biofuel Source
by Aman Shukla (Business Upturn) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a leading energy provider in India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Sugar Institute (NSI), Kanpur, to develop sweet sorghum as an eco-friendly feedstock for bioethanol production.
February 17, 2025 Read Full Article
US and China Lead G20 in Search for Hydrogen Fuels
by Sean Barton (University of Sheffield) The US and China are leading the G20 in efforts to develop hydrogen fuels, according to new research from the University of Sheffield. -- The United States and China have the most advanced hydrogen economies
February 17, 2025 Read Full Article
TECNIMONT, Paradeep Municipality and NITK - Surathkal Held Ceremony to Launch the Biogas Plant Project in Paradeep, India
(TECNIMONT) The one-ton-per-day biogas plant aims to support community kitchens in providing cooking gas using food and vegetable waste as feedstock -- Tecnimont Private Limited (TCMPL), the Indian subsidiary of TECNIMONT, Paradeep Municipality and the National Institute of Technology of Karmataka Surathkal (NITK)
February 17, 2025 Read Full Article
United States May Ask India for Substantial Market Access in Agriculture, Ethanol: Report
(ChinaMandi) The United States (US) is expected to request more market access from India in sectors such as agriculture and dairy products, ethanol, and medical devices as part of the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) that both countries aim to finalize within the next
February 17, 2025 Read Full Article
India’s First Bio-methanol Bunker Barge to Be Part of New Bunkering Facility Project
(Manifold Times) Construction of the bunker barge is part of a MoU between Bapu’s Shipping Jamnagar and Deendayal Port Authority to develop a methanol bunkering facility at Kandla. -- India’s shipping company Bapu’s Shipping Jamnagar on Sunday (9 February) announced it has
February 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Carbon Recycling Firm LanzaTech Is Spinning out Synthetic Biology Tech
by Heather Clancy (Trellis) LanzaTech, which went public last year, is still not profitable. -- LanzaTech, which turns waste carbon from industrial processes into fuels, materials and proteins, is planning a joint venture to commercialize a process that uses microbes to turn
February 13, 2025 Read Full Article
We Can’t Ignore Warning Signs, Farmers Need Growing Markets in 2025 Says IRFA’s Shaw
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Focused on Fuels of Opportunity at the 2025 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit -- While it is easy to glance over incoming challenges, the renewable fuels industry must face those hurdles head-on and not let change deter the destination.
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Our Goal Is to Produce 5 MMT of Green Hydrogen Annually by 2030: PM Modi
(Economic Times/MSN) Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated and addressed the India Energy Week 2025 on Tuesday, outlining India's ambitious energy roadmap and asserting that the next two decades will be crucial for the country's growth. The Prime Minister said, "The coming
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Honeywell and AM Green Collaborate to Advance Carbon Capture and Sustainable Aviation Fuel in India
(Honeywell) Collaboration seeks efficient ways to decarbonize aviation and shipping sectors and will help position India as a global leader in alternative fuel production -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) and AM Green today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during India Energy Week 2025 to
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Terviva
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck highlights Terviva’s efforts to use the pongamia tree as a sustainable biofuel feedstock. Terviva argues that pongamia is uniquely suited to a climate-changing world, as it’s a low-carbon, scalable, and cost-competitive crop with
February 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Nitin Gadkari to Discuss with Oil Companies to Make Ethanol Rates Reasonable
(DD News) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Thursday said that he will hold a meeting with oil marketing companies (OMCs) after the Delhi elections to discuss bringing ethanol retail prices to a reasonable level. “On February 6
February 03, 2025 Read Full Article
What Are Biofuels and Are They Green?
by Bhasker Tripathi (Context/Thomas Reuters Foundation) ... Biofuel production increased nine-fold between 2000 and 2020, and in 2023 G20 nations launched the Global Biofuel Alliance to try to expand the use of sustainable biofuels. ... Biofuels - either bioethanol or biodiesel - are made from agricultural produce or
January 30, 2025 Read Full Article
How My Wife, I Produced Biofuel Gel from Moringa Roots – 83-Year-Old Retired Teacher
by Ayoola Olasupo (Punch) Retired teacher and scientist, Chief Samuel Oluwatoye, narrates to Ayoola Olasupo, the exciting experience of being among the first set of National Youth Service Corps members, his career progression as a teacher to discovering moringa leaves
January 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Wastefront Announces Strategic Investment from IAG
(Wastefront) IAG (International Airlines Group) has invested in Wastefront, a leading tyre-to-fuel company, who plan to turn used tyres into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The SAF will be made by converting waste tyres into tyre derived oil, which is then refined into road
January 25, 2025 Read Full Article
GAIL, BPCL to set up Plants to Produce Compressed Biogas in Chhattisgarh
by R Krishna Das (Business Standard) While GAIL will set up plants in Ambikapur, Raigarh, and Korba, BPCL will execute the agreement in Bilaspur, Dhamtari, and Rajnandgaon -- The Chhattisgarh Biofuel Development Authority (CBDA) has inked an agreement with GAIL (India) and Bharat
January 25, 2025 Read Full Article
ADVANTA Partners with Baidyanath Biofuels to Advance India's Ethanol Blending Goals
(Krishi Jagran) ADVANTA and Baidyanath Biofuels signed an MOU to use high-quality maize hybrids for bioethanol production, supporting India's 20% ethanol blending goal by 2025-26, with farmer training, advanced techniques, and enhanced productivity. ADVANTA and Baidyanath Biofuels Private Limited have signed a
January 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Vijay Nirani named Co-Chairperson of India Alliance on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to propel Nation's decarbonization goals
(TruAlt Bioenergy/PR Newswire) The Carbon Market Association of India (CMAI) has announced the appointment of Vijay Nirani, Founder & Managing Director of TruAlt Bioenergy, as the Co-Chairperson of the India Alliance on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This groundbreaking initiative will be
January 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Aemetis Provides Update on Federal Policies in the United States and Operations in India
(Aemetis/Stockhouse/NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company, today (January 23, 2025) provided an update on the impact of various federal policies in the United States and operations at the Aemetis biodiesel plant in
January 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Sembcorp Inks MOUs with Government of Odisha during Singapore President's Visit to Explore the Development of a Green Hydrogen Plant and an Industrial Park in the State
(Sembcorp) Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp), through its wholly-owned subsidiaries Sembcorp Green Hydrogen India Private Limited (SGHIPL) and Sembcorp Development Ltd, today signed two non-binding Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Government of Odisha. These MOUs were signed by representatives of the Government
January 24, 2025 Read Full Article
OMCs to Float Tender for Supply of 110 Crore Litres of Ethanol Exclusively for FCI Rice
by Prabhudatta Mishra (The Hindu Business Line) Last week, the government lowered the issue price of rice to be sold to distilleries for making ethanol to ₹22.50/kg, as against the economic cost of ₹39.75/kg, effectively subsidising ₹17.25/kg from public exchequer -- Oil marketing
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
OMCs Achieve Highest Ethanol Blending of 18.2% in December 2024: Govt Data
by Shalini Sharma (PSU Watch) Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) achieved highest-ever ethanol blending in December 2024 at 18.2 percent, government data shows. This is the highest ethanol blending figure recorded till date and is a marked improvement over the 16.1 percent blending
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
India's AM Green Partners with DP World to Build Green Fuel Export Projects
(Reuters) India's AM Green has partnered with Dubai-based global port and logistics firm DP World to develop infrastructure to export 1 million ton per annum (MTPA) each of green ammonia and methanol, the Indian company said on Tuesday. The partnership includes building
January 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Development of Green Technology and Biofuels Key to India's Future: PM Modi
by Saurav Anand (ETEnergyWorld) The expo, India’s largest mobility event, is being held across three venues in the National Capital Region and features nine concurrent shows, over 20 conferences, and participation from global exhibitors and visitors. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat
January 18, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Futuria Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck by Futuria Fuels discusses the company’s efforts to develop renewable propane, a clean alternative fuel. The presentation deck highlights the importance of biopropane as a by-product of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Releases Federal Policy Roadmap to Revitalize Rural America and Unleash American Energy Dominance
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, released a roadmap to revitalize rural America today, identifying specific policy goals and actions the 119th Congress and the incoming Trump administration should take to unleash American energy dominance through the expanded use of
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Be8 Begins Construction of New Ethanol Plant
(Biofuels International) On 14 August, Be8 announced the start of construction of its new ethanol plant - the first large-scale facility in the state producing biofuel from cereals and the first vital gluten production plant in Brazil. Be8 is a global renewable
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Aemetis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation highlights Aemetis, Inc.’s (AMTX) strategy for becoming a leading producer of below-zero carbon intensity renewable fuels and natural gas. The company aims to replace high-carbon intensity petroleum products with sustainable alternatives like renewable natural
January 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Chinese Firm to Supply Green Hydrogen Systems for ACME Oman Project
by Conrad Prabhu (Oman Daily Observer/Zawya) Under its contract with ACME Oman, SLG has committed to providing multiple sets of green electricity hydrogen production systems, with delivery slated for completion before the end of 2025 -- Shuangliang Hydrogen, a subsidiary of the
January 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Bihar: Nine Ethanol Plants Expected to Set up in State
(ChiniMandi) In Bihar, a large number of factories are being set up, creating numerous employment opportunities across the state. By 2026, nine new ethanol plants are expected to be established, which will help boost ethanol production in the state. These new
January 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Modi Naturals Expands Ethanol Production Capacity With Rs 100 Crore Investment
(Modi Naturals/The CSR Universe) Modi Biotech Private Limited (MBPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Modi Naturals Limited, is accelerating its growth trajectory with a significant expansion of its production capacity. To achieve this, the company is investing in cutting-edge infrastructure and innovative
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
BRPL Launches E-20 Ethanol Blend in Assam
(HUB Network) Indian Oil’s Bongaigaon Refinery (BGR), located in Dhaligaon, Chirang district, has achieved a major milestone with the official launch of E-20, a petrol blend containing 20% ethanol. This groundbreaking initiative, unveiled on December 25, was spearheaded by NK Barua,
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Deputy CM Pawan Orders Probe Into ‘Hazardous’ Effluent Discharge by Universal Biofuels
by Sri Krishna Kumara (Deccan Chronicle) Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Sunday directed the Pollution Control Board (PCB) to conduct inspections at Universal Biofuels in Vakalapudi industrial area in Kakinada district following allegations of hazardous industrial effluent discharge there. Complaints are
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
SEDL Joins Forces with Jakson Green on India’s First 4G Ethanol Plant
(PNN/ChiniMandi) Spray Engineering Devices Limited (SEDL) announced its partnership with Jakson Green on India’s first 4G ethanol plant. This pioneering project, located at NTPC Green, utilizes LanzaTech’s innovative gas fermentation technology to convert captured carbon dioxide and green hydrogen into sustainable biofuel. “SEDL
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Grain-based Ethanol Units to Gain as New Corn Variety with More Starch in Offing
By Prabhudatta Mishra (The Hindu Business Line) Simultaneously, research is on to develop varieties having at least 40% or above ethanol content from current 38% -- The specifications in corn seeds are set for a change as government is planning to incorporate
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
India Holds Potential to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel: IATA Official
(Press Trust of India/Business Standard) India has the potential to be a key producer of sustainable aviation fuel by utilising its ethanol supplies and availability of lipids feedstocks like non-edible industrial oils, according to a senior official at the global airlines'
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Govt May Reduce Reserve Sale Price for Rice for Ethanol Production
by Sandip Das (Financial Express) No takers for FCI stocks among grain based distilleries. Given the high rice stocks, the government is discussing a reduction in the reserve sale prices of broken rice offered to grain-based distilleries for ethanol manufacturing from the
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Spotlight on India’s Biofuel Market: It’s All about the Sugar
by James Primrose (Stillwater Associates) India’s is the world’s fifth largest biofuels market. After a period of lackluster growth in the late 2000s and early 2010s and failure to achieve mandated targets, political interest in biofuels has significantly increased, driven by
December 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Maersk in Early Talks with Several Green Fuel Producers to Source Methanol to Tun its Dual Fuel Ships
(Economic Times Infra) Maersk has ordered 25 dual-fuel vessels that can run on bio or e-methanol or liquified gas such as biomethane as it aims to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040 across all its operations -- A.P. Moller-Maersk
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Godavari Biorefineries Limited Announces Investment in a New Corn/Grain-Based Distillery to Enhance Ethanol Production
(Godavari Biorefineries) Strategic Investment of approximately ₹130 Crore to Boost Ethanol Capacity with Dual-Feedstock Flexibility, Aligning with India’s Green Energy Goals. Mumbai, December 16, 2024: Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL) (BSE: Script Code 544279 | NSE: GODAVARIB), a pioneer in renewable chemicals and biofuels,
December 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Catalyxx and Godavari Biorefineries Announce Landmark Technology License Agreement
(Catalyxx) Strategic partnership sets the stage for sustainable innovation in the chemical industry through Catalyxx’s advanced bio-based chemicals technology. -- Chesterfield, MO, USA – December 02, 2024 – Catalyxx Inc. (“Catalyxx”), a leader in sustainable chemistry, and Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL), a pioneer in renewable chemicals
December 16, 2024 Read Full Article
HPCL Signs MoU with Sea6 Energy to Develop Biofuel Production from Seaweed Biomass
(PSU Connect) This partnership is a key step in India’s efforts to achieve technological self-reliance, aligning with the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the National Biofuel Policy, and broader energy security goals. -- State-owned oil major HPCL and Sea6 Energy Private Limited have
December 12, 2024 Read Full Article
IIT Guwahati Develops Technology to Convert Methane and Carbon Dioxide into Eco-friendly Biofuel
(Hindustan Times/MSN) Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) developed an advanced biological method to convert methane and carbon dioxide into cleaner biofuels using methanotrophic bacteria. The research, co-authored by Prof Debasish Das and Dr Krishna Kalyani Sahoo,
December 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Topsoe Secures 4 Major Low-Carbon Technology Deals in a Week
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, announced the signing of four major low-carbon energy-technology deals between late November and early December. Green ammonia On Nov. 26, Topsoe said it has signed an agreement with
December 10, 2024 Read Full Article
SAIL and John Cockerill India Forge Partnership to Advance Sustainable Steelmaking with Green Hydrogen
by Sangita Shetty (Solar Quarter) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), India’s largest public sector steel producer and a Maharatna company, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with John Cockerill India Limited (JCIL), the Indian arm of the global
December 06, 2024 Read Full Article
U.S. Grains Council, Partners Hold High-Level Ethanol Meetings in Southeast Asia
(U.S. Grains Council) Executive leadership from the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) recently traveled to Southeast Asia (SEA) to underscore the U.S. industry’s support of the governments of Indonesia and Vietnam as they expand
December 06, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Futuria Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck by Futuria Fuels discusses the company’s efforts to develop renewable propane, a clean alternative fuel. The presentation deck highlights the importance of biopropane as a by-product of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and
November 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Praj Industries Eyes Growth in Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Biopolymers and Energy Transition
(The Hindu Business Line) ... Praj Industries is setting its sights on opportunities across sectors like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), biopolymers, and energy transition and climate action (ETCA), with ambitious plans to triple its revenues by 2030. At a press conference, Dr
November 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Leading Automakers Set to Launch 100% Ethanol Vehicles: Gadkari
(The Hindu Business Line) Two-wheeler makers also expected to adopt the technology, according to Gadkari -- Major automobile manufacturers, including Mahindra, Toyota, Hyundai, and Tata, will introduce 100 per cent ethanol-powered vehicles over the next five months, with two-wheeler makers also adopting
November 27, 2024 Read Full Article
India and Norway to Deepen Collaboration on Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen, and Green Shipping
(Energetica/Fuel Cell Works) India and Norway explore ways to enhance collaboration in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and green shipping during PM Modi's meeting with Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. India and
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
PM Modi Meets Brazilian President Lula, Reaffirms Cooperation in Energy, Biofuels, Defence
(Economic Times) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with various world leaders, including Brazilian President Lula, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in sectors like energy, defense, and agriculture.
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
New International Bioeconomy Forum Strengthens Engagement Between U.S. and India on Promoting and Protecting the Bioeconomy
by Sydney O’Shaughnessy (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine) On September 13, 2024, the Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE) and the U.S. National Academies’ International Bioeconomy Roundtable held an in-person event at the Global Bio-India 2024 conference in New Delhi, India, to discuss the
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Sweet Sorghum Farmers Waiting for Govt to Announce Separate Ethanol Pricing
by Prabhudatta Mishra (The Hindu Business Line) A swift decision may help some mills to start convince farmers to plant the crop in January since meeting the sowing window is very crucial for the success of any biofuel project -- Trial of
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
From a Cold Start to a US$180 Billion Market by 2035 – Green Hydrogen is Set to Displace, Outpace, and Outgrow Polluting Alternatives
(ABI Research/North American Clean Energy) Green Hydrogen (H2) is the cleanest form of hydrogen production. It’s produced by renewable energy with zero CO2 emissions. Though only 0.2% of hydrogen is produced today, green H2 will account for 27% of total hydrogen
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
The Hydrogen Stream: Ohmium, Spirare Energy, and JNCASR Collaborate on India’s First CO2 to Green Methanol Plant
by Uma Gupta and Sergio Matalucci (PV Magazine) The project will combine green hydrogen generated by Ohmium PEM electrolyzers with CO2 captured from the Singareni Thermal Power Plant to produce green methanol. Ohmium International (Ohmium), a green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Reliance to Join Assam’s Clean Energy Mission; Cabinet Clears Biofuel MoU
(The Assam Tribune) In a push towards sustainability, the Assam cabinet has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Industries to facilitate a shift from fossil fuels to green energy. “Reliance Bio Energy and Assam’s Compressed Bio Gas
November 16, 2024 Read Full Article
GAIL and VERBIO India Sign MoU to Develop Agricultural Residue-Based CBG Projects
(GAIL) GAIL (India) Limited and VERBIO India Private Limited today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore the establishment of Agricultural Residue-based Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants in India. The MoU was signed in the presence of Shri Sandeep Kumar
November 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Strengthening India’s Ethanol Future
by Rakesh Verma (Daily Excelsior) India’s energy security landscape is characterized by a significant dependency on fossil fuels, which constitute over 80 percent of the country’s total energy consumption. This reliance on coal, oil, and natural gas presents a multitude of challenges,
November 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Aligning On Programs and Priorities
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Grains Council is investing a “remarkable amount of time” exploring avenues to better fit environmentally friendly U.S. ethanol into varying compliance programs around the globe, says Hagan Rose, USGC’s ethanol advisory team leader. ... Canada,
November 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Explainer: A Trillion Dollar Question - Fossil Fuel Subsidies
by Karin Strohecker (Reuters) Governments around the globe are ploughing billions of dollars into fossil fuel subsidies to shelter citizens from higher energy costs, but that comes at a fiscal burden, creates inefficiencies, and hampers the goal of reducing overall usage. At the U.N.‘s
November 15, 2024 Read Full Article
GEMA Urges Petroleum Minister for Support to Ensure Survival of Grain Ethanol Plants without Long Term Offtake Agreements
by Prakash Jha (ChiniMandi) The Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) has written a letter to Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, highlighting the challenges faced by grain ethanol plants that do not have Long Term Offtake Agreements (LTOAs)
November 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association Launches to Transform Policy, Markets and Investment for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Across Asia
(Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association/PR Newswire) The Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA) officially launches today (November 7, 2024) in Singapore, with the goal of accelerating the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) across Asia. Supported by pioneer members like Korean Air,
November 13, 2024 Read Full Article
India Eyes Sweet Sorghum as Alternative Feedstock to Boost Ethanol Production
by Sampad Nandy (S&P Global) Cites availability issues with sugarcane, rice, corn; Calls on experts to develop higher-yielding sweet sorghum; Targets 20% ethanol blending by 2025 -- The Indian government may push for sweet sorghum as an alternative to sugarcane to diversify ethanol feedstocks,
November 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Govt Seeks Proposals for Green Hydrogen Research Centres
(DD News) The Government of India has asked for proposals to establish Centres of Excellence (CoE) focused on Green Hydrogen research and development. This move is part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, aiming to position India as a leader in
November 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Amazon India, HPCL Join Forces to Drive Biofuel Adoption for Long-Haul Transportation
(Amazon) The tie up aims to boost the development and adoption of low-carbon fuels from agricultural and industrial waste, starting with the cities of Visakhapatnam and Bahadurgarh. Eventually, fuelling hubs and mobile refuelling stations will be developed across India. Amazon India and
November 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Ethanol Vehicle Market to Observe Strong Growth: CAGR of 9.1% | Toyota Motor Corporation, Honda Motor Co., Ltd
by David Correa(Allied Market Research/EIN Presswire) Exhausting fossil-fuel reserves, less CO2 emission from vehicles, stringent environmental guidelines -- The global size was valued at $564.3 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $1,317.6 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 9.1%
November 07, 2024 Read Full Article
News about Flex Fuel/Dual-Fuel Ships
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Many existing ships can use renewable fuels with no or few modifications. In addition, dual-fuel ships are designed with the future in mind. In this article, we gather articles about these ship designs and
November 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Brazil Promotes a Freer Global Biofuels Market
by Mario Osava (Inter Press Service News Agency) Holding this year’s presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) large industrial and emerging economies is allowing Brazil to push forward the dream of creating a global biofuels market without the current trade
November 06, 2024 Read Full Article
Barracuda Technologies Launches Its Maiden Modular Bio-Refinery Project in India
(Barracuda Technologies/Business Wire) Barracuda Technologies Pvt. Ltd., an indirect subsidiary of San Francisco (USA) based Startup Barracuda Technologies Inc., has just completed its first modular Bio-Refinery project in India, marking a significant milestone in sustainable and circular materials manufacturing. This semi-commercial
November 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Can India Overcome the Economic Challenges of Higher Generation Ethanol?
by Shahkar Abidi (AutoCar Professional) As India also gears up for the potential introduction of 3G ethanol derived from algae, the economic challenges are likely to intensify. -- ... The 2G ethanol production programme, once touted as a game-changer, is now facing significant
November 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Asia Feeling the Heat of Climate Change
(Biofuels International) The potential for biofuels to play a leading role in Asia’s under-pressure energy mix appears to be on the rise. Nailing down that potential will take time, effort and investment, but opportunities for sector growth are being strengthened by policy
November 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Rely Awarded a Contract by AM Green to Engineer and Deliver India’s Largest* Green Ammonia Complex in Kakinada, India
(Rely) Rely has been awarded an EPsCm contract by AM Green India Pvt Ltd. for its 2 x 1500 tons per day (TPD) Green Ammonia Complex at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India. The project, which reached FID in August 2024, includes 2
November 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Official Release of the Indo-German Green Hydrogen Roadmap
(Indo-German Energy Forum) On behalf of the Governments of Germany and India, the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), Dr. Robert Habeck and Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, officially agreed and
November 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Indian Oil Advocates Integrating Biodiesel Processing within Existing Refineries to Meet 5% Biodiesel Blending Target
by Shahkar Abidi (Autocar Professional) Indian Oil, India’s largest state-owned oil and gas corporation, is urging the government to allow biodiesel to be processed alongside traditional crude oil at its refineries, a shift it argues could facilitate the country’s ambitions
October 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Republican Senator Says Trump Could Back this Climate Bill
by Kelsey Brugger (Politico Pro Greenwire) Bill Cassidy of Louisiana discussed his legislation during an energy summit back home. -- Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy convened energy industry executives this month to promote an idea that historically has been derided in conservative
October 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Honda CB300F Flex Fuel Launched at Rs 1.70 Lakh in India; Runs on 85% Ethanol
by Reetika Bhatt (AutoX) Aside from the Flex Fuel update, the 2024 Honda CB300F keeps all its original features, including the design, hardware, engine, and overall configuration. -- Honda has launched the CB300F Flex Fuel motorcycle in India at Rs 1.70 lakh (ex-showroom). The
October 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Punjab Aims to Meet 20 Per Cent Fuel Demand through Biofuels by 2035
(ChiniMandi) Chandigarh: Punjab is taking steps to become a national frontrunner in biofuel production, as the state government has announced the Punjab State Policy for Biofuels. This policy aims to fulfill 20 percent of the state’s total fuel demand through biofuels by
October 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Aman Arora Unveils Punjab State Policy for Biofuels, Says 50% Agri Waste to Be Used to Enhance Soil Content
(The Indian Express) The Cabinet Minister added that four projects with a total capacity of 85 tonne per day (TPD) of CBG are currently operational. -- Punjab is all set to emerge as a national leader in biofuel production, with the state
October 18, 2024 Read Full Article
IndianOil, EverEnviro Join Hands for Biofuel Push with 50:50 JV
(Economic Times Energy World) The agreement was signed by Santanu Gupta, Executive Director (Alternative Energy), IndianOil, and Mahesh Girdhar, MD & CEO of EverEnviro, in the presence of senior officials from both organizations. The joint venture will work towards setting up
October 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Gadkari Reviews Industry’s Preparedness for Launch of Ethanol and Flex Fuel Vehicles
by Subhash Narayan (Mint) The minister asked automobile manufacturers to look into ways of making ethanol and flex fuels more widely acceptable. -- Minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari has asked automobile manufacturers to look into ways of making ethanol
October 15, 2024 Read Full Article
India Eyes Higher Ethanol Blend Post-2025 Mandate
by Samyak Pandey (Reuters) India plans to raise ethanol blend above 20%; The program saved costs and reduced emissions while benefiting sugar industry; Bioenergy remain key for India's clean energy transition. -- The Indian government has begun discussions to develop a post-2025
October 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Host Country Agreement Signed between India and the Global Biofuels Alliance
(India Ministry of External Affairs) Shri Dammu Ravi, Secretary (ER), Ministry of External Affairs and Shri Pankaj Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas as Interim Director General of GBA signed the Host Country Agreement (HCA) between the Government of
October 14, 2024 Read Full Article
Use of Biofuels May Accelerate Emissions Reduction Targets
by Victoria Netto (Valor International) Study shows renewable sources in transport could prevent release of 800 million tonnes of CO2 by 2030 -- The use of biofuels could reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 800 million tonnes in the transport sector by
October 14, 2024 Read Full Article
IEA Predicts 20% Growth in Renewable Fuels by 2030, but Says More Substantial Growth Is Needed to Meet Net-Zero Goals
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The International Energy Agency on Oct. 9 published its annual Renewables market report, which for the first time includes a chapter focused on renewable fuels that outlines expected growth in liquid biofuels, including sustainable aviation
October 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Aviation, Maritime Demand to Fuel Global Biofuel Feedstock Race by 2030
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Biofuel market expected to grow sharply to 58 million tons by 2030; Stricter aviation, maritime mandates to prompt higher biofuel blending; Increased demand for feedstocks to further drive prices -- Global biofuel demand is poised to shift
October 10, 2024 Read Full Article
India Has Potential to Produce 8-10 mn Tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2040: Report
(PSU Watch/PTI) According to a report by Deloitte India, India has the potential to produce 8-10 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2040 -- India has the potential to produce 8-10 million tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by 2040,
October 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Gadkari Calls for Lower GST on Flex-Fuel Cars to Encourage Biofuel Usage
(Press Trust of India/Outlook Planet) Flex-fuel-compatible cars can run on more than one type of fuel and also on a mixture. Typically, a blend of petrol and ethanol or methanol is used -- At present, 28 percent GST is levied on vehicles
October 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Carbon Accounting and the Role of Biofuels in Decarbonization: Implications for Brazil and the G20
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo, Laís Forti Thomaz, and Amanda Duarte Gondim (Boletim Lua Nova) The Energy Transition at the G-20 -- Brazil's presidency of the G-20 has led to debates on different themes and programs, which are consistent with the country's proposed motto, “Building a
October 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Jamaica Shows Intent to Join Global Biofuel Alliance: MEA
(BigNewsNetwork.com) Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed Jamaica's intention to join the Global Fuel Alliance. Holness announced that Jamaica will support India's candidature for a United Nations Security Council non-permanent member for 2028-2029. While addressing a special briefing on Jamaica PM's
October 01, 2024 Read Full Article
BiofuelCircle Scales Up Rural Infra; to Increase Rural Warehouses in FY25
(Latestly) Digital platform for bioenergy supply chain BiofuelCircle on Tuesday said it plans to expand its rural infrastructure and more than double its rural warehouses to 35 with an investment of Rs 75 crore in 2024-25. ... "We aim to connect over 70,000
October 01, 2024 Read Full Article
India and Brazil Review Existing Collaboration in Energy Sector, Cooperation in Sustainable Fuels, Particularly Biofuels
(Statesman News Service) India and Brazil have reaffirmed their desire to strengthen cooperation between them to usher in various advantages, which include economic growth, by creating jobs in the rural sector and fostering innovation in renewable energy technologies and energy security,
September 21, 2024 Read Full Article
EIL Accelerates Green Energy Plans with Offshore Wind and Biofuels Initiatives
(Chemical Industry Digest) Engineers India Ltd (EIL) is actively exploring opportunities in the renewable energy sector and is currently in discussions with green energy developers to design and build offshore wind infrastructure in India. Chairperson and Managing Director Vartika Shukla announced that
September 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Indian Sugar Manufacturers Partner with TERI, PRAJ for Sustainable Biofuels
(The Hindu Business Line) ISMA’s initiative will support India’s target of achieving a 1% SAF blend with Aviation Turbine Fuel by 2027 and 5% by 2030 under ICAO’s CORSIA mandates -- The Indian Sugar & Bio Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) on Thursday announced that
September 14, 2024 Read Full Article
Thermax Partners with Ceres for Green Hydrogen Production with Large-Scale Solid Oxide Electrolysis (SOEC) Manufacturing in India
(Ceres) Thermax, a leading energy and environment solutions provider and a trusted partner in energy transition, has announced a strategic collaboration with Ceres Power Holdings plc (CWR.L), a leading developer of clean energy technology. The two companies have entered a non-exclusive,
September 14, 2024 Read Full Article
We Want to Make India a Global Hub for Green Hydrogen Production: PM Modi
(Hindustan Times) Green Hydrogen is emerging as a promising addition to the world’s energy landscape as it can help in decarbonising industries that are difficult to electrify -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India is looking to become a
September 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Gensol Engineering to Set up India’s First Green Hydrogen Valley Project
(Money Control) The project will set up green hydrogen plant on Build Own and Operate (BOO) basis, supplying to specialty chemical sector for 20 years. Both Gensol and Matrix have common promoters, and they will collaborate in the Green Hydrogen and derivates
September 12, 2024 Read Full Article
NewEnergyBlue Acquires Inbicon Biomass Conversion Technology and International Patent Portfolio
(NewEnergyBlue) NewEnergyBlue, the clean-technology designer of biomass refineries that turn agricultural waste into highly decarbonized biofuels and biochemicals, has finalized its purchase of Inbicon biomass-conversion technology from Ørsted, a renewable energy company based in Denmark. NewEnergyBlue’s acquisition extends its scope of
September 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Exclusive: India to Extend Sugar Export Ban to Boost Local Supplies, Ethanol Output, Sources Say
by Rajendra Jadhav and Mayank Bhardwaj (Reuters) India plans to extend a ban on sugar exports for the second straight year as the world's biggest consumer of the sweetener grapples with the prospects of lower cane output, government sources said. New Delhi also plans to
September 06, 2024 Read Full Article
Olam Agri to Invest around $60 Million in Multi-Input Bio-ethanol Unit at Rajgoli in Maharashtra
(ChiniMandi) Global commodity leader Olam Agri is investing around $60 million in a multi-input bio-ethanol plant in Rajgoli, Maharashtra. Olam already operates a sugar factory there with a crushing capacity of 4,000 tonnes per day. “Given the recent government policies on mixed
September 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Can Agricultural Waste Be Transformed into Biofuels for Sustainability?
by Subramani Ra Mancombu, Amitha Rajkumar, and Rowan Barnett (The Hindu Business Line) The investment landscape continues to be promising but somewhat underfunded, particularly for early-stage technologies that are core to climate and sustainability solutions, .... -- In this episode of the
August 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Bajaj to Debut Ethanol-Powered Bike in September - Here's What to Expect
by Lakshya Rana (Zee News) Bajaj Ethanol Bike: Bajaj Auto is gearing up to introduce its first ethanol-powered motorcycle in September 2024, with plans for a market launch within the current financial year. ... While specific details about the upcoming Bajaj ethanol bike
August 30, 2024 Read Full Article
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