Government allows sale of FCI rice to distilleries for ethanol production

In a relief to grain-based ethanol producers, the government has made relaxations in certain provisions regarding the reserve price of rice under the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) (OMSS (D)) policy for the year 2024-25. The government has revised the provisions for the sale of rice stocks in excess of buffer stocking norms under OMSS

GEMA requests government to issue surplus FCI rice to grain ethanol industry

The Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) has urged the government to issue surplus FCI rice to the grain ethanol industry and ensure price equalization for grain-based ethanol. GEMA has submitted a formal appeal to Tarun Kapoor, Advisor to the Prime Minister, highlighting the critical challenges faced by the grain ethanol sector. The association has requested government intervention to

Govt urges sugar industry to diversify into green fuels

Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari called upon the sugar industry to explore multiple avenues for diversification, including ethanol-diesel blending and green hydrogen production. Addressing the annual general meeting of the Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) virtually, the minister emphasised the need for setting up ethanol and CNG pumps, including through private

India’s ethanol production capacity reaches 1,685 crore liters

India’s ethanol production capacity is experiencing significant growth, which is expected to boost the country’s overall production. India’s ethanol production capacity has grown substantially, now reaching 1,685 crore liters. According to the Department of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD), existing capacity of ethanol production in the country (as on 30th November 2024) has increased to 1685 crore

Ethanol sourcing from sugar mills to be less this season

The National Policy on Biofuel (NPB) 2018 has provisioned for an indicative target of 20% ethanol blending in petrol by 2030. Sugar mills could face disappointment after Centre tweaked a crucial condition in the tender document of oil marketing companies (OMC) to procure ethanol from mills, aside of considering a lower-than-expected hike in the price

Centre grants approval for 47 ethanol projects in Bihar

A total of 47 projects from Bihar have been issued in-principle approvals for interest subvention on bank loans for establishing new or expanding existing distilleries, the government said. Currently, 22 ethanol distilleries – 8 molasses-based and 14 grain-based – are operational in Bihar, Minister of State for Food Nimuben Jayatibhai Bambhaniya said in a written

A license agreement signed by Godavari Biorefineries to convert ethanol to biobutanol

Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL), a leading manufacturer of ethanol-based chemicals and one of India’s biggest producers of ethanol, signed a licensing deal with Catalyxx Inc. for the conversion of ethanol to biobutanol and other higher alcohols. The license cost is worth $1,931,850. A royalty on the gross sales of the licensed products produced in the

Farmers of sweet sorghum awaiting government’s announcement of separate ethanol pricing

Since meeting the sowing window is essential to the success of any biofuel project, a prompt decision might allow some mills begin persuading farmers to plant the crop in January. According to reports, the government still has to resolve several interministerial difficulties, such as the price of ethanol, therefore a project proposal that private seed

GEMA requests petroleum minister to guarantee continued existence of grain ethanol facilities

In a letter to Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, the Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) outlined the difficulties faced by grain ethanol facilities without Long Term Offtake Agreements (LTOAs) with oil marketing companies (OMCs). In order to help the industry and keep numerous factories from experiencing financial instability, the letter urges

NTPC working on Gen-4 ethanol, green urea, and SAF

NTPC Ltd, India’s largest integrated power utility, celebrated its 50th Raising Day with a focus on groundbreaking advancements in clean energy technologies. The company, which has played a pivotal role in shaping India’s power sector, highlighted its work on Gen-4 ethanol, green urea, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as part of its ongoing commitment to