BPCL signs MoU with NSI to scale up bioethanol production

In the biofuel sector, BPCL signed an MoU with the National Sugar Institute (NSI), Kanpur, to scale up sweet sorghum-based bioethanol production and build capacity for farmers and industry partners. BPCL has pledged INR 5 crores to support research and development initiatives within this partnership. The funding will optimise sweet sorghum yields, enhance agricultural practices, and create efficient juice

EU bioethanol refineries produced more food than fuel

EU ethanol biorefineries produced more food and animal feed than fuel in 2023, according to audited data  by ePURE, the European renewable ethanol association. ePURE members – representing 85% of EU installed capacity – and other European producers of renewable ethanol produced 6.5 million tonnes of food and feed co-products including high-protein animal feed and

NGK, MHI to jointly develop membrane dehydration systems

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (NGK) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) will jointly develop two membrane dehydration systems to realize of low cost and to optimize efficiency of manufacturing processes for Bioethanol and e-Methanol to meet expected demand growth for clean fuels and raw materials. In this project, MHI and NGK will begin developing two types

Wartsila and Raízen sign bioethanol deal to combat emissions

Raízen and Wärtsilä have entered into a strategic agreement aimed at advancing the decarbonization efforts in the maritime sector. This collaborative initiative focuses on studying the application of ethanol as a marine fuel, with the overarching goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, offering sustainable fuel alternatives to customers, and actively contributing to the ongoing

Completion up for hydrogen, bioethanol sub marines

The competition for India’s contract for six new P75I submarines is in its final stages, with Spain and Germany emerging as front runners. Spain is vying for this contract with the sophisticated S-80 model—an ingenious creation from Navantia set to debut in the Spanish Navy. Germany is putting forward the reliable Type 214, manufactured by

Toyota Fortuner unveiled with 100% bioethanol engine

Toyota has revealed a new version of its popular SUV, the Fortuner, at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2023. This prototype SUV, named the Toyota Fortuner Flexy Fuel, operates using bioethanol, which is made from organic materials. Unlike regular ICE-powered, which is derived from fossil fuels, bio-ethanol is considered more environmentally friendly. The

HPCL-Mittal Energy to start bio-ethanol plant in Bathinda

India’s HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd will start up a bio-ethanol plant at its Bathinda refinery in northern India in 2023 as part of measures to reduce its carbon emissions. The plant will be operational next year. HMEL is a joint venture between state-run Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd and Mittal Energy Investments. India, the world’s third-biggest oil

POET decides to reopen Ethanol production facility in Indiana

POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels, has announced that the company will invest $30 million and reopen its ethanol production facility in Cloverdale, Indiana. The company had idled the Cloverdale facility in 2019. The plant reopening in 2023 will create 50 local jobs and use 34 million bushels of corn annually. POET will invest

MicroBite develops a disruptive technology for its bio-ethanol plant in Telangana

MicroBite, a Hyderabad based bio-ethanol startup, has developed a disruptive technology for ‘inline’ sterilization of liquid raw materials. This could be of significant importance to the ethanol industry, especially while handling the inventories of perishable materials for a longer period. Bio-ethanol plants in India predominantly use conventional tanks for storing perishable raw materials. Sugarcane based

Nitin Gadkari urges construction sector to substitute diesel with alternative fuels

Expressing concern over the use of diesel in the construction industry, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said the sector must work for substitution of the fossil fuel with alternative fuels like bio-ethanol, LNG and CNG, which will not only reduce hazardous emissions but also cut the huge import bill. Addressing an event organised by