Ethanol blending targets can pose challenges on farms in India

The Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) in India started in 2003 with the target of 5% blending of ethanol in petrol in selected districts which was later expanded to more states in 2006. The government recently claimed that it has achieved 9.45% ethanol blending with petrol, a practice which contributes to lower emissions and other environmental

Impact of RFS on biofuels production

Capturing the interactions between biofuels and agricultural industries, and their connections with other economic activities, were keys to a first-of-its kind study at Purdue University. “This is the first comprehensive examination of market factors and policies on the expansion of biofuels production in the U.S. to examine the economic impact of these individual drivers separately,”

GREET model adoption for biofuels in the US

The American Coalition for Ethanol submitted feedback to the Environmental Protection Agency’s request for comment on the current scientific understanding of greenhouse gas modeling of land-based crop biofuels. ACE CEO Brian Jennings and ACE Board Director Ron Alverson contributed to the feedback after attending EPA’s workshop on biofuel GHG modeling. The comments cover subject areas

OMC policies hindering ethanol production in India, says ISMA

The Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) director-general Abinash Verma said that the policies of oil marketing companies (OMCs) and other factors are restricting the output of ethanol in the country. While addressing the members of the Parliament (MPs) at the Lok Sabha Secretariat, he said that the country has achieved 9.6% ethanol blending with petrol

Germany thinks of alternative ways to replace Russian oil dependence

As Germany attempts to reduce its dependence on Russian gas, the strong fumes from manure and other organic waste on farms could act as an alternative energy source. An hour’s drive west of Berlin, a strong smell emanates from three large cylinders in the middle of a muddy field on Kaim’s property, which is shared

Global ethanol market to touch $105.2 bn by 2025

A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, report titled “Ethanol – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics”. The report presents fresh perspectives on opportunities and challenges in a significantly transformed post Covid-19 marketplace. Ethanol, also known as Ethyl Alcohol or Grain Alcohol (ETOH), is a clear, colorless,

Ramping up SAF production from wild algae

AECOM has signed a strategic agreement with Genifuel Corporation to scale production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and biogas from wild algae and biosolids. The partnership employs a patent-pending process developed by AECOM to harvest wild algae and a patented process developed by Genifuel and the US Department of Energy to convert algae and wastewater

Assam Petrochemicals Ltd to export ethanol and methanol

Assam’s state-run Assam Petrochemicals Ltd (APL) will soon start exporting 300 TPD (tones per day) ethanol and methanol to Bangladesh. However, the quantity will be finalized only after the G2G agreement, said a senior official of APL. The proposal took a final shape in a meeting between the officials from Bangladesh and APL in the

Addition of bio-content in marine fuel helps cut emissions, but is it safe?

In order to reduce the environmental effect of the shipping sector, increasing percentages of bio-components are being blended to marine fuels. In 2017, ISO 8217 6th edition allowed additional Distillate FAME (DF) grades: DFA, DFZ and DFB with a maximum Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) content of 7.0 v/v%, another potential facilitator of increased water

Reduce Sugar production, increase conversion to ethanol: Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has given a clarion call to the sugar factories to make a shift to conversion of sugar into ethanol, in line with the realities of changing times and the needs of the nation. The Minister issued a warning to leaders of sugar and allied industries that