PM Modi Inaugurates Ethanol Plant In Panipat, Says Will Help Reduce Pollution In Haryana, Delhi
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi Inaugurates Ethanol Plant In Panipat, Says Will Help Reduce Pollution In Haryana, Delhi

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New Delhi: On the occasion of World Biofuel Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated a second-generation ethanol plant worth Rs 900 cr at Panipat to the nation through video conferencing, as reported by news agency ANI. Biofuel for us means green fuel that saves the environment: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/nYiI801i0G — ANI August 10, 2022 "Facilities for transportation of cut-out stubble are being made, new bio-fuel plants are being set up, this will provide employment & give rise to new opportunities. https://t.co/f5P4eKFa6E — Narendra Modi August 10, 2022 The 2G Ethanol Plant has been built by Indian Oil Corporation Limited ie IOCL at an estimated cost of more than Rs 900 crore. "The rapid pace of Ethanol blending witnessed in the last 8 years is ensuring New India moves forward with clean, affordable and sustainable energy," said govt on Twitter.

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India’s ethanol blending target may be unsustainable, challenges ahead: Study
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s ethanol blending target may be unsustainable, challenges ahead: Study

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India’s target of a phased increase in ethanol blending from 10% to 20% in a bid to decarbonise the transport sector may prove unsustainable, warned a new study released on Friday. To meet the growing demand for ethanol, the study indicated that an additional 3.5 Mha of land would need to be brought under sugarcane cultivation by 2050 …

Centre plans to boost ‘2G ethanol’ production, set up enzyme-manufacturing facilities to reduce imports
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre plans to boost ‘2G ethanol’ production, set up enzyme-manufacturing facilities to reduce imports

The Hindu  

Days after the Centre unveiled its BioE3 policy to boost bio-technology-centric manufacturing in India, the Department of Biotechnology – as part of first steps – is contemplating setting up enzyme-manufacturing facilities to bolster ethanol production., according to scientists and officials with the Department of Biotechnology. In 2022, the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. set up a first-of-its-kind 2G ethanol plant in …

India’s ethanol blending goals: Balancing fuel production and food security
7 months ago

India’s ethanol blending goals: Balancing fuel production and food security

The Hindu  

India is on its way to achieve its target of blending 20% of petrol with ethanol by 2025-26, going by the milestones on blending percentages crossed so far and the increase in ethanol production capacity. Status of ethanol production capacity Twenty per cent by 2025-26 would mean producing some 1,000 crore litres of ethanol for blending with petrol. The roadmap …

India to see investment of $67 billion in next five to six years in energy sector: PM Modi
1 year, 1 month ago

India to see investment of $67 billion in next five to six years in energy sector: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India was working on the development of environmentally friendly energy sources to enhance its energy mix. Mr. Modi said as India was poised to be 3rd largest economy in the world, the energy sector would play a crucial role in India’s growth story. On India’s seriousness to facilitate the transition he said, “despite …

Top news of the day: February 06, 2023
2 years, 1 month ago

Top news of the day: February 06, 2023

The Hindu  

Third earthquake rocks Turkey, over 1,900 killed A 6.0 magnitude earthquake, which followed a powerful 7.8 magnitude quake that rocked wide swaths of Turkey and Syria, hit Turkey on Monday toppling hundreds of buildings and killing more than 1,900 people. The promoters’ decision to pre-payment will help release 11.77 million shares in Adani Transmission Ltd., 168.27 million shares of Adani …

PM Modi to inaugurate India Energy Week 2023 in February: Karnataka CM
2 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi to inaugurate India Energy Week 2023 in February: Karnataka CM

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India Energy Week 2023 to be celebrated in Karnataka in February next year, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Sunday. PM Modi to inaugurate India Energy Week 2023 in February: Karnataka CM Speaking after inaugurating 3,000 KLPD Ethanol and Sugar factory of VIN Distilleries and Sugars Private Limited at Konanakeri village in Shiggaon taluk …

'Will benefit our hardworking sugarcane farmers': PM hails Cabinet decision to revise ethanol price
2 years, 4 months ago

'Will benefit our hardworking sugarcane farmers': PM hails Cabinet decision to revise ethanol price

Firstpost  

Cabinet approved the mechanism for procurement of ethanol by Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies under Ethanol Blended Petrol program. Ethanol is a renewable fuel made from plant materials New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the Cabinet’s decision to revise ethanol price saying that it “will benefit those associated with the sugar industry and our hardworking sugarcane farmers.” …

India Working to Transform Its Energy Landscape with Significant Clean Energy Share: Minister Jitendra Singh
2 years, 6 months ago

India Working to Transform Its Energy Landscape with Significant Clean Energy Share: Minister Jitendra Singh

News 18  

India is working to transform its energy landscape with a significant clean energy share, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh has told the international community while asserting the country will achieve net zero emissions by 2070. India has agreed to reach 500GW non-fossil energy capacity, shift 50 per cent of energy its requirements to renewable sources, lower overall anticipated carbon …

India achieved 10% ethanol blending target ahead of schedule: PM
2 years, 7 months ago

India achieved 10% ethanol blending target ahead of schedule: PM

The Hindu  

India, the world's third biggest oil importing and consuming nation, achieved the target to blend 10% sugarcane-extracted ethanol in petrol ahead of schedule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. Mr. Modi said India achieved the target of blending 10 per cent ethanol in petrol ahead of schedule. The target of supplying petrol mixed with 10% ethanol was achieved in June, ahead …

₹50,000 crore forex saved by blending ethanol with petrol in 7-8 years: PM Modi
2 years, 7 months ago

₹50,000 crore forex saved by blending ethanol with petrol in 7-8 years: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the country saved ₹50,000 crore in foreign exchange by blending ethanol with petrol in the last seven-eight years. Dedicating the second-generation ethanol plant of India Oil Corporation to the nation here, Mr. Modi said that the same amount of ₹50,000 crore has gone to farmers. Mr. Modi, who addressed the gathering through video-conferencing, …

PM Narendra Modi dedicates 2G ethanol plant in Panipat today
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Narendra Modi dedicates 2G ethanol plant in Panipat today

Live Mint  

On the occasion of World Biofuel Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated the 2nd generation, Ethanol Plant, in Panipat, Haryana. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the ethanol plant has been developed by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., at an estimated cost of over ₹900 crore. Based on state-of-the-art indigenous technology, the project will turn a new chapter in …

Piped gas supply to 75% of households in few years, says PM Modi
2 years, 7 months ago

Piped gas supply to 75% of households in few years, says PM Modi

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that 75 per cent of households in the country will get piped gas supply in a few years. Addressing the event via video conferencing on World Biofuel Day, the prime minister said stubble was a burden for the farmers and would now become a means of additional income for them with the help …

PM Modi To Dedicate Rs 900 Crore 2G Ethanol Plant In Panipat To Nation Today
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi To Dedicate Rs 900 Crore 2G Ethanol Plant In Panipat To Nation Today

ABP News  

On World Biofuel Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the 2nd generation Ethanol Plant in Panipat, Haryana to the country through video conference today at 4:30 pm. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. constructed the 2G Ethanol Plant near the Panipat Refinery at a cost of more than Rs 900 crores. World Biofuel Day 2022: Know Date, History, Significance Of Day …

World Biofuel Day: PM Narendra Modi To Dedicate 2G Ethanol Plant At Panipat To Nation On Wednesday
2 years, 7 months ago

World Biofuel Day: PM Narendra Modi To Dedicate 2G Ethanol Plant At Panipat To Nation On Wednesday

ABP News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the second generation Ethanol Plant in Panipat, Haryana to the nation on Wedneday. "Based on state-of-the-art indigenous technology, the project will turn a new chapter in India’s waste-to-wealth endeavours by utilising about 2 lakh tonnes of rice straw annually to generate around 3 crore litres of Ethanol annually," the PMO stated. The …

India achieves 10% ethanol blending target ahead of schedule, says PM Modi
2 years, 9 months ago

India achieves 10% ethanol blending target ahead of schedule, says PM Modi

The Hindu  

India has achieved the target of 10% ethanol blending in petrol, five months ahead of schedule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday at event organised by the Isha foundation. This, he claimed, led to a reduction of 27 lakh tonnes of carbon emission, saved foreign exchange worth Rs 41,000 crore and that India's farmers earned Rs 40,600 crores in …

Ethanol blend in petrol to be raised to 20% in 3 years
2 years, 10 months ago

Ethanol blend in petrol to be raised to 20% in 3 years

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels, 2018, to advance the date by which fuel companies have to increase the percentage of ethanol in petrol to 20%, from 2030 to 2025. A 2021 report by the NITI Aayog said that “immense benefits” could accrue to the country by 20% ethanol blending by 2025, such …

Explained: What is ethanol blending in petrol and why it can be beneficial for India
3 years, 9 months ago

Explained: What is ethanol blending in petrol and why it can be beneficial for India

Firstpost  

Ethanol is a biofuel, that is, a fuel produced by processing organic matter. According to the paper, Roadmap for Ethanol Blending In India 2020-25 by the NITI Aayog and Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the Centre had “launched pilot projects in 2001 wherein 5 percent ethanol blended petrol was supplied to retail outlets”. Announcing his government’s decision to advance …

India advanced target for ethanol-blending in petrol from 2030 to 2025, says Narendra Modi
3 years, 9 months ago

India advanced target for ethanol-blending in petrol from 2030 to 2025, says Narendra Modi

Firstpost  

Last year, the Centre had set a target of 10% ethanol blending in petrol by 2022 and 20% by 2030. Ethanol is less polluting and also provides farmers with an alternate income source New Delhi: India has advanced the target date for achieving 20 percent ethanol-blending in petrol by five years to 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, …

India advances 20% ethanol-blending in petrol to 2025, says PM Modi
3 years, 9 months ago

India advances 20% ethanol-blending in petrol to 2025, says PM Modi

The Hindu  

India has advanced the target date for achieving 20% ethanol-blending in petrol by five years to 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, as the world’s third-biggest oil importer looks to cut carbon emissions and reduce reliance on foreign oil. Speaking at the release of ethanol blending road map 2020-25 on the occasion of World Environment Day, Mr. Modi …

World Environment Day: Narendra Modi to interact with farmers, release road map for ethanol blending
3 years, 9 months ago

World Environment Day: Narendra Modi to interact with farmers, release road map for ethanol blending

Firstpost  

The Government of India is releasing E-20 notification directing oil companies to sell ethanol-blended petrol with the percentage of ethanol up to 20 percent from 1 April 2023 New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address an event on World Environment Day on Saturday via video conferencing. The Prime Minister’s Office said he will also release the “Report of the …

Indian Govt to Advance Implementation of 20 Percent Ethanol Blended Gasoline by 2 Years
3 years, 9 months ago

Indian Govt to Advance Implementation of 20 Percent Ethanol Blended Gasoline by 2 Years

News 18  

India's government will bring forward to 2023 from 2025 the possibility of fuel companies selling gasoline containing up to 20% of ethanol, according to brokers and a publication in the country's official gazette on Wednesday. "The central government hereby directs that the oil companies shall sell ethanol blended petrol with percentage of ethanol up to 20% as per the Bureau …

Government's Move to Allow Direct Sale of Ethanol For Automobiles Likely to Boost Demand: Ind-Ra
3 years, 11 months ago

Government's Move to Allow Direct Sale of Ethanol For Automobiles Likely to Boost Demand: Ind-Ra

News 18  

Centre’s move to allow the direct sale of ethanol as a fuel for compatible automobiles is expected to boost demand, said India Ratings and Research. “Of the total contracted quantity of 3 billion litres for ethanol supply season 2020-21, 0.8 billion litres of ethanol had been supplied till the first week of March, indicating a blending rate of around 7 …

Environment Ministry nod to Indian Oil's Panipat ethanol plant
5 years, 4 months ago

Environment Ministry nod to Indian Oil's Panipat ethanol plant

India TV News  

The Union Environment Ministry has given its clearance to Indian Oil Corporation for setting up a 2G ethanol plant in Panipat, it was announced on Sunday. Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar tweeted: "Happy to inform that Environment Clearance is given to IOCL to set up new 2G Ethanol plant in #Panipat". The benefit of the plant is that blending of ethanol …

Narendra Modi says ethanol production to save Rs 12,000 cr in imports; blames previous govts for not being serious about it
6 years, 7 months ago

Narendra Modi says ethanol production to save Rs 12,000 cr in imports; blames previous govts for not being serious about it

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said as many as 12 biofuel refineries at an investment of Rs 10,000 crore have been planned in the country New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday blamed previous governments for not taking the ethanol blending programme seriously and said now its production will triple to 450 crore litres in the next four years, leading …

Biofuels to boost farm income, energy security, help create jobs: PM Modi
6 years, 7 months ago

Biofuels to boost farm income, energy security, help create jobs: PM Modi

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said biofuels will help boost farm income, aid India’s energy security and create jobs, in a cleaner environment. The announcement comes in the backdrop of the Cabinet recently approving the national biofuels policy, which will help India’s efforts to reduce energy imports and carbon emissions. Addressing a gathering of farmers, scientists, entrepreneurs, …

Modi government pushes for alternative fuels, electric vehicles in bid to curb air pollution
7 years, 1 month ago

Modi government pushes for alternative fuels, electric vehicles in bid to curb air pollution

Firstpost  

The Modi government is making a big push to promote alternative fuels. The oil ministry in a draft paper has stated that, “ The target of generating cumulative 2G ethanol production capacity of 1 billion litres per annum will be achieved within a budget of Rs 5,000 crore.’ Minister of Roadways and Surface Transport Nitin Gadkari also said recently that …

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