Global biofuel alliance unites nations for sustainable fuels

Having achieved its 10 percent ethanol blending target, also known as E10, five months ahead of schedule in June 2022, India now sets its sights on an even more ambitious objective: achieving a 20 percent blend, or E20, by the end of 2025.

India to become global hub for green Hydrogen: PM Modi

India is working on a mission mode on green hydrogen and aims to make the country a global hub for the production, use, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his video message during G20 Energy Ministers’ Meet at Bambolim, Goa. “We must strengthen collaboration on fuels for

Assam government announces duty exemption on renewable electricity generated

Assam government to provide exemption of Electricity Duty on electricity generated from renewable sources of energy by a consumer on captive consumption for a period of 3 years with effect from 1 April 2023. The government has decided on free distribution of four 9-Watt LED bulbs to approximately 50 lakh low-end households in Assam under

SFC Energy Starts Production of Hydrogen and Methanol Fuel Cells in India

SFC Energy starts production of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells in India – Federal Minister Robert Habeck opens manufacturing facility in New Delhi/Gurgaon. SFC Energy AG (F3C:DE, ISIN: DE0007568578), a leading supplier of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells for stationary and mobile hybrid power solutions, has launched the manufacturing of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells

HPCL to build green hydrogen plant in Andhra Pradesh

Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd (HPCL) is setting up a green hydrogen plant with a capacity of 370 tpa (tonnes per annum) at its Visakhapatnam Refinery. An electrolysis-based green hydrogen plant is being developed by Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd (HPCL) which will have a capacity of 370 tpa (tonnes per annum) at its Visakhapatnam Refinery in

The first-ever cargo ship powered by Green Methanol embarks on debut journey

According to a report by Fast Company, the first-ever cargo ship running on green methanol has started its maiden journey this week. The methanol used to power the ship is made from methane captured from food waste at landfills. The owner of the ship, Maersk, has pledged to only buy new ships that can use

Crude oil imports in India slightly increased during June

The net import bill for oil and gas was $9.5 billion in June 2023 compared to $13 billion in June 2022, according to PPAC.

BharatBenz, Reliance launch first hydrogen fuel cell bus

The hydrogen fuel cell bus concept was unveiled during the 4th Energy Transitions Working Group Meeting under the G20 held in Goa.

No fixed target for blending aviation fuel, Scindia informs Parliament

The government had notified the National Policy on Biofuels-2018 to promote and encourage the use of biofuels including bio-CNG, bio methanol, DME, bio-hydrogen, and bio-jet fuel. The central government has not fixed any target for blending sustainable fuel (biofuel) into traditionally-used aviation fuel, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia informed Parliament. The government had

India mulls building strategic natural gas storage facilities

The aim is to have a substantial gas stockpile that can be utilised during emergencies and supply disruptions. It would also serve as a safeguard against extreme price volatility in the international market. The idea is still in the preliminary stage, and discussions have taken place with global players specialising in gas storage, according to