GAIL, BPCL to set up plants to produce CBG

The Chhattisgarh Biofuel Development Authority (CBDA) has inked an agreement with GAIL (India) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) for producing compressed biogas (CBG) from urban solid waste of six municipal corporations across the state.  According to state government officials, there is an immense potential for producing biofuel such as CBG from urban solid waste under

India prepares for the launch of Its first hydrogen train

India is moving forward with the launch of its first hydrogen-powered train, marking a significant milestone. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that engine assembly has been completed, and testing is underway. The train’s trial run is expected to take place in the first quarter of this year. At the Inno Rail India exhibition in Lucknow,

Buyofuel launches a new inventory App for biofuel industry

Buyofuel announces the launch of the Buyo Inventory App to transform biofuel inventory management. Biofuel manufacturers, suppliers, and traders face enormous challenges in managing raw material inflow, finished product outflow, production schedule, and machinery maintenance in an increasingly competitive market. Gallery Buyo Inventory App Solution minimizes such pain areas and provides a more efficient, scalable,

VECV partners with Baidyanath LNG to deploy 500 LNG trucks

VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) Limited, a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, signed an agreement with Baidyanath LNG Pvt Ltd for the deployment of 500 Eicher Pro 6055 LNG trucks. The agreement was finalized during the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The initiative aims to expand the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG)

India to achieve 20% ethanol blending target by February: Hardeep Singh Puri

By February 2025, India is anticipated to reach the 20% ethanol blending goal, according to the Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The goal of achieving 20% base fuel blending was originally scheduled to be accomplished by 2030, but it was later changed to be accomplished by the end of 2025. “We are not

Telangana government exploring introduction of ethanol policy

In order to satisfy the concerns of farmers and the ethanol business, the Telangana government is looking into the potential of implementing an ethanol policy. The Telangana Rythu Commission and the industries department recently heard concerns from representatives of the ethanol industry. Ethanol laws have already been implemented in a number of Indian states to

Towngas, Global Energy agree to develop green methanol marine fuel supply chain

The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and Global Energy Trading Pte Ltd (Global Energy) in Singapore have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly advance the supply and distribution of green methanol as a marine fuel for the shipping industry.  This strategic collaboration between Towngas and Global Energy integrates production and

Sembcorp signs MoUs with Odisha for hydrogen plant

Sembcorp Green Hydrogen India inked an MoU with the Industrial Promotion & Investment Corporation of Odisha to develop a production facility for green hydrogen and its derivatives, with an anticipated production capacity of 720,000 metric tonnes per annum. The facility is expected to generate over 2,000 employment opportunities during its operational phase. As for Sembcorp

Cummins launches HELM engine platform and Hydrogen fuel system

Cummins Group India has unveiled its next-generation HELM engine platform alongside an advanced hydrogen fuel delivery system. The new lineup includes the BSVI-compliant L10 engine and a hydrogen fuel delivery system capable of handling 350-bar and 700-bar pressure with Type IV storage vessels. The L10 engine, built on the HELM (Higher Efficiency, Lower Emissions, Multiple Fuels)

OMV and Airbus collaborate to drive aviation decarbonisation

OMV and Airbus have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the decarbonisation of the aviation industry through sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).The partnership aims to support the reduction of CO2 emissions in the aviation sector, with SAF playing a pivotal role in achieving the goal of net carbon neutrality by 2050.OMV and Airbus will explore