In India, Scienmag reports a new review in Ionics examines photoelectrochemical (PEC) systems that use sunlight to convert captured carbon dioxide into liquid methanol, a fuel and chemical feedstock. Researchers highlight recent advances in engineered semiconductor photocathodes, copper-based catalysts and tandem architectures, with some systems achieving methanol Faradaic efficiencies of roughly 90–95%. Bias-free designs can […]
In India, Brookfield Asset Management agreed to invest up to $600 million in India’s ACME Cleantech Ventures to support the development and construction of green ammonia and green methanol projects, the companies announced on Thursday. The investment marks Brookfield’s entry into the region’s low-carbon fuels sector and will be made through its Brookfield Global Transition […]
In India, Praj Industries and Gevo Inc. announced the signing of a Development & Commercialization Agreement for Bio-Isobutanol (Bio-IBA) technology in India, reinforcing their long-standing association to advance sustainable low-carbon fuel solutions. Under the agreement, Praj will lead the commercialization of Bio-IBA technology in India, with exclusive rights to deploy the technology in the country. […]
In India, the ANI news agency reports Numaligarh Refinery Limited’s bamboo-based second-generation ethanol plant in Assam has successfully produced 2G ethanol and is now undergoing stabilization before commercial production. Individual units are being tested toward full utilization while NRL works to improve operating efficiency and develop additional products, including acetic acid. The refinery plans to […]
In India, Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, successfully operated a commercial flight using conventional aviation turbine fuel blended with 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), supplied by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on September 8, 2026. The flight departed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, at 13:05hrs IST and arrived at Manohar International Airport (GOX), Goa, […]
In India, Scanx Trade reports Shivam Chemicals has restarted exports of renewable-energy feedstock to the United States after disruptions caused by changes in the U.S. tariff and trade environment. The company said it has resumed supplies to a leading global U.S. energy company and has already secured repeat business, indicating continued demand from the customer. […]
In India, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Centre for Science & Environment (CSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance collaboration in biofuels, biomass resource utilisation, waste-to-resource solutions and circular economy initiatives. The partnership will advance CBG, Bioethanol, Biodiesel and SAF, while exploring biomass utilisation, waste-to-resource solutions and sustainable use of biofuel by-products […]
In India, the Times of India reports India’s Supreme Court declined to entertain a petition seeking mandatory disclosure of ethanol content at petrol pumps and on fuel receipts. The petition also sought a vehicle-by-vehicle database showing compatibility with different ethanol blends, an expert review of E20’s effects on fuel efficiency and vehicle durability, and a […]
In India, India’s ethanol program surpassed 8 billion liters of cumulative supplies during Ethanol Supply Year 2025-26, according to the All India Distillers’ Association. July deliveries totaled about 930 million liters, with grain-based ethanol accounting for 710 million liters, or 76% of monthly supply, up from 73% in June. Maize and surplus Food Corporation of […]
In India, the ScanX reports Kotyark Industries has received a biodiesel supply order worth $20.0 million from Indian Oil Corporation under a joint public-sector oil company tender. The allocation represents part of a larger $161.4 million contract awarded under the June 2026 biodiesel procurement cycle, with deliveries scheduled over 92 days. The order follows earlier […]
