Govt allows sale of rice from FCI to ethanol makers

The government permitted the sale of up to 2.3 million tonnes of rice from Food Corporation of India (FCI) stocks to grain-based ethanol distilleries, reversing a ban imposed last year. The food ministry, as per a directive, has allowed ethanol producers to participate in e-auctions and purchase rice between August and October 2024 under the

FuelEU Pooling could accelerate biofuel adoption

The FuelEU pooling mechanism introduces a new economic incentive to accelerate adoption of biofuels, according to OceanScore. The company has identified tangible savings on the cost of compliance with FuelEU Maritime that can be made through burning biofuels to generate surpluses for vessel pooling. This enables companies to capture financial gains from overcompliance with carbon

EcoCeres joins forces with Evos for European expansion

EcoCeres Inc., a leading pure-play renewable fuel producer, delivered its first vessel with 10 million liters of a sustainable blending component for jet fuel to the Evos Ghent terminal. This marks the start of a new relationship between Evos and EcoCeres. Evos Ghent is the first European storage partner for EcoCeres.  Evos Ghent has a

Caramuru, Biocen partner to develop corn ethanol plant

Caramuru, a Brazilian oilseed processor announced it has formed a joint venture (JV) with Brazil based Biocen – Bioenergia Celeiro do Norte S.A to develop a corn ethanol plant in central Brazil. Caramuru will own 51% of the JV, while Biocen will own 49%.  The facility, planned for development in Nova Ubiratã, in the state

OOCL and partners drive low-carbon shipping with biofuel

Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) and its partners, including IKEA and Kyocera, have joined forces to promote low-carbon shipping by adopting cleaner fuels to reduce supply chain emissions. The first voyage under this initiative began in early August, using a B24 biofuel blend. This blend incorporates ISCC-certified Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester as a component

Bajaj Auto to showcase ethanol-powered motorcycles

Bajaj Auto, a leading manufacturer of motorcycles, scooters, and auto rickshaws, is preparing to introduce several new clean energy vehicles. While speaking to a private TV channel, CEO Rajiv Bajaj announced that the company will soon launch a new CNG motorcycle, following the recent debut of the Freedom 125, the world’s first CNG-powered motorcycle. Furthermore,

Dimerco partners with Acer and Cathay Cargo to drive sustainability through SAF

Dimerco Express Group is proud to announce its partners hip with Acer and Cathay Cargo in a groundbreaking initiative to reduce carbon emissions in aviation through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). As part of Dimerco’s commitment to sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of logistics, this agreement will support the adoption of SAF

UP to double maize production by 2027

To bolster agricultural productivity and boost rural income, Uttar Pradesh is targetting to double maize production by 2027. The goal is to elevate maize output to 2.73 million tonnes (MT) by expanding both the cultivation area and the yield per hectare. The future of maize production is further bolstered by its potential in ethanol production.

UK SAF supplier launches first one step CO2 to SAF plant

The Oxford University-linked start-up is hoping to collect data from the demonstration plant before launching a larger factory in 2026. OXCCU, a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplier based in the UK, has unveiled its first CO2 and green hydrogen to jet fuel plant at Oxford Airport, planned to serve as a demonstration platform for the

BPCL unveils India’s first biofuel blend HFHSD bunker

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has set a new benchmark in the Indian maritime industry by launching first biofuel blend High Flash High Speed Diesel (HFHSD) bunker by an OMC at Mumbai Port. This pioneering initiative by BPCL underscores its unwavering commitment to green energy solutions and aligns with the global mandate to decarbonize the