Odebrecht’s invests 5 billion reais in sugarcane and ethanol

Odebrecht’s 5 billion reais investment in sugarcane and ethanol production promises a greener future for biofuels. The company harnesses gamma radiation to optimize the saccharification process, making Brazil a frontrunner in sustainable energy solutions. In a bold move that’s set to reshape Brazil’s sugarcane and ethanol landscape, Odebrecht, a leading construction and petrochemical conglomerate, has

TruAlt Bioenergy to expand biofuel capacity

TruAlt Bioenergy, which is among the largest biofuel players, is planning to expand its capacity by 2.7 lakh litres per day by next fiscal and will invest around Rs 600 crore to set up more plants. The Bengaluru-based company is also expecting around 30 per cent revenue growth this fiscal year. TruAlt is primarily into

IOC to open 300 ethanol fuel stations: Gadkari

Indian Oil Corp , the country’s top refiner, will open 300 ethanol fuel stations, federal road transport minister Nitin Gadkari said. “My demand of opening of ethanol pumps is accepted by the petroleum minister,” Gadkari said on the sidelines of a sugar conference in the western city of Pune. “Indian Oil has taken a decision

Ethanol blending saved Rs 24,300 crore foreign exchange

Blending of ethanol into petrol has resulted in savings of over 24,300 cr of foreign exchange in the supply year 2022-23, said Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri. Public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) have saved about 509 crore litres of petrol on account of ethanol blending. Public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) have saved about

China commences ethanol production equipment trials

In a groundbreaking development, China has commenced the trial operation of the world’s most substantial ethanol production equipment in Huaibei, Anhui Province. The facility, built under the auspices of Tanxin Technology Co., LTD., a subsidiary of the Huaibei Mining Group, boasts a staggering annual output capacity of 600,000 tonnes. Its remarkable feature lies in its

Ethanol coalition cheers EPA decision

The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), National Farmers Union (NFU), and American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) welcomed news reports that President Trump has directed the Environmental Protection Agency to reject dozens of so-called “gap year” small refinery exemption petitions intended to circumvent the Tenth Circuit Court’s decision in RFA et al.

Govt revokes ban on use of sugarcane juice for making ethanol

The Government has issued a fresh order reversing ban on the use of sugarcane juice for making ethanol and allowed utilisation of the juice as well as B-heavy molasses to produce green fuel in the 2023-24 supply year. Food Ministry in a directive issued to all sugar mills and distilleries, said the oil marketing companies

India aims for 20% ethanol blending in petrol

The Indian government has successfully met the target of achieving a 10 percent average blending of ethanol in petrol under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme in June 2022, surpassing the scheduled target of November 2022 by five months. The next ambitious goal is set at achieving 20 percent blending of ethanol in petrol by

Discussed ban on ethanol from sugarcane juice: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said he met with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to discuss the Centre’s ban on the use of sugarcane juice or syrup in the production of ethanol. Talking to reporters on the Vidhan Bhavan premises, Pawar said he met Gadkari and discussed the ban. However, the issue needed to be

India considers curbing ethanol production to tackle sugar shortages

India is considering curbing ethanol production from sugar cane as the world’s largest consumer of the sweetener battles domestic shortages. Authorities are studying a proposal to restrict the use of sugar-cane juice to produce biofuel for the current season, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified as the discussions