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Global Ethanol Association launches with initial program targeting marine sector

Global Ethanol Association launches with initial program targeting marine sector

September 14, 2025 |

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that The Global Ethanol Association (GEA) has officially launched as an independent, non-profit international organization headquartered in Switzerland, with its first program targeting the marine fuel sector. GEA’s goal is to unite resources and expertise, foster cross-sector collaboration, and unlock new opportunities across emerging sectors while accelerating sustainability, innovation, […]

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Ethanol production rises to highest since June

Ethanol production rises to highest since June

September 11, 2025 |

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production rose to the highest seen since June last week at an average of 1.105 million barrels per day. Higher production and mixed demand saw stocks increase to 22.837 million barrels, 273,000 barrels more than the week prior but still 877,000 below a […]

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Sumitomo Chemical operates pilot plant to produce propylene directly from ethanol

Sumitomo Chemical operates pilot plant to produce propylene directly from ethanol

September 11, 2025 |

In Japan, Sumitomo Chemical has constructed and begun operation of a pilot facility at the Sodegaura site of its Chiba Works for its new proprietary process to produce propylene directly from ethanol. This new technology is expected to significantly contribute to the petrochemical industry’s effort to switch to alternative feedstocks, and is supported by the […]

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ePure members’ ethanol cuts GHG emissions 79% compared to gasoline

ePure members’ ethanol cuts GHG emissions 79% compared to gasoline

September 9, 2025 |

In Belgium, European ethanol biorefineries produced more food and animal feed than fuel in 2024, according to audited data released today by ePURE, the European renewable ethanol association. ePURE members – representing 85% of EU installed ethanol production capacity – and other European producers of renewable ethanol produced 6.9 million metric tons of food and […]

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Odisha state to supply broken rice as ethanol feedstock to local plants

Odisha state to supply broken rice as ethanol feedstock to local plants

September 9, 2025 |

In India, the Press Trust of India reports Odisha’s state government will begin leaning into broken rice as ethanol feedstock to feed the region’s main ethanol plant in Bargarh district as well as smaller plants around the state that are also grain-based. With higher prices for rice procurement, Odisha farmers are boosting their paddy rice […]

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PetroVietnam meets with FS to discuss potential ethanol collaboration

PetroVietnam meets with FS to discuss potential ethanol collaboration

September 8, 2025 |

In Vietnam, The Investor reports that PetroVietnam officials have met with leaders from FS to discuss partnership for ethanol production and distribution ahead of the government’s new E10 blending mandate. PetroVietnam has restarted the Dung Quat Bio-Ethanol Plant with a capacity of 100 million liters per year, a project that received significant government funding but […]

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Ethanol left out of Canada’s proposal to support biofuels

Ethanol left out of Canada’s proposal to support biofuels

September 8, 2025 |

In Canada, the federal government’s decision to introduce biofuel production incentives is a significant step toward revitalizing the domestic energy sector and securing Canadian jobs, says Unifor. “Canada’s energy security must remain a top priority,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “By strengthening the biodiesel and renewable diesel markets, we have an opportunity to create good jobs […]

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India allows production of ethanol from sugarcane juice, molasses

India allows production of ethanol from sugarcane juice, molasses

September 7, 2025 |

In India, Reuters reported that the Indian government has allowed production of ethanol from sugarcane juice, syrup and all types of molasses without any restrictions on volumes in 2025/2026. The world’s second-biggest sugar producer had restricted production in the current marketing year because of a drop in sugarcane supplies, according to the report. In the […]

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Piccadily Agro to increase ethanol production capacity

Piccadily Agro to increase ethanol production capacity

September 7, 2025 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Piccadily Agro Industries has unveiled an ambitious growth plan to scale up its ethanol production capacity and double its malt and barrel storage infrastructure. The company, which began commercial operations as a sugar manufacturer in 1994 at Indri, Haryana, diversified into the distillery segment in 2007 with a grain-based […]

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Mexico taps Brazil’s ethanol expertise to boost biofuels strategy

Mexico taps Brazil’s ethanol expertise to boost biofuels strategy

September 7, 2025 |

In Chile, BNamericas reported that Mexico’s government has signed an agreement with Brazil to help develop its emerging biofuels industry. Mexico’s Energy minister Luz Elena González Escobar and Brazil’s vice president Geraldo Alckmin signed a declaration of intent to collaborate on the production, regulation, certification and consumption of biofuels, according to the report. “Brazil is […]

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