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Topic: Ethanol Blending

HPCL Tests E27 Fuel

Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) has embarked on an ambitious pilot study, becoming the first Oil Marketing Company in India to conduct comprehensive research on vehicles utilizing E27...

June 12, 2023

What are E20 fuels?

During the India Energy Week 2023 event, PM Modi launched the E20 fuel. The fuel is being launched in 83 locations in India spread across 11 states and...

February 6, 2023

India Energy Week 2023

The India Energy Week was inaugurated by PM Modi in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The event is to focus on energy security and India’s energy transition goals. This includes net-zero...

February 6, 2023

US, Brazil to join India led Biofuels Alliance

During the G20 meeting, India is to launch the International Biofuel Alliance just like the International Solar Alliance. To this, the USA and Brazil have agreed to back...

February 6, 2023

India’s achievement in Ethanol Blending

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that, India has achieved 10 percent ethanol blending of petrol, five months before the schedule. Significance of the blending 10 percent ethanol...

June 8, 2022

Cabinet approves highest ever FRP for Sugarcane

Union cabinet has approved the highest ever fair & remunerative price (FRP) for sugarcane farmers on August 25, 2021. Key Points FRP for sugarcane has been increased to...

August 25, 2021

India’s push for Sugar-Fuelled Cars

India is pushing for cars to run on ethanol made from sugar. This move of Indian government is increasing the risks of higher cost of sweetener worldwide. Key...

August 6, 2021

Flex-fuel Engines to get mandatory in India

Central government is planning to make production of vehicle with flex-fuel engines mandatory for carmakers in India. Highlights This decision was taken days after advancing cut-off date for...

June 21, 2021

PM Modi launches E-100 project

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, launched E-100 pilot project on the occasion of World Environment Day in Pune. E-100 Project This ambitious project was launched with the aim of...

June 7, 2021

India sets new record in ethanol blend with petrol

In the first four months of ethanol supply year 2020-21, India has reached more than 7.2%. This is the first time India has reached this level. This puts...

April 6, 2021

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