In India, the New Indian Express newspaper reports the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has called for the Pollution Control Board to launch an inquiry into Universal Biofuels Private Limited following complaints of severe air pollution caused by the facility in Kakinada. Bad odor is said to have been emitted by the plant for […]
In India, The Hindu Business Line reported that the specifications in corn seeds are set for a change as the Indian government is planning to incorporate “ethanol content” when approval is sought to motivate farmers to opt for best varieties which can fetch better prices. “It is essential for the farmers to know that the […]
In India, the Press Trust of India reports that the transportation minister last week urged the Indian Sugar Mills Association’s members to diversify beyond just sugar and ethanol but also into other kinds of energy production such as green hydrogen. He is encouraging the private sector invest to set up up more ethanol and compressed […]
In India, ChiniMandi reports Assam Bio Ethanol has developed a comprehensive supply chain model to source bamboo from 18 districts for its bamboo-based ethanol plant. Strategic locations for aggregation and processing centers within its sourcing region have been identified where bamboo will be chopped up into 1 square inch chips and then sent on to […]
In India, the Financial Express newspaper reports that grain ethanol manufacturers have not taken up the opportunity to buy broken rice from government stores for use as feedstock because prices were set to high. As a result, discussions are currently underway to reduce the cost of the broken rice in an effort to quickly boost […]
In India, Economic Times reports A.P. Moller-Maersk has entered early talks with Indian green fuel producers, including NTPC Green Energy, to source methanol for its growing fleet of dual-fuel ships, the Copenhagen-based shipping giant announced. With 25 dual-fuel vessels ordered, Maersk is advancing its 2040 net-zero emissions goal by transitioning to bio and e-methanol alongside […]
In India, TruAlt Bioenergy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sumitomo Corporation Asia & Oceania (SCAO), a leading global trading and investment solutions provider, to collaborate on the development of bioenergy business across India. TruAlt Bioenergy and SCAO are exploring a strategic collaboration in the bioenergy sector in India, focusing on a range […]
In India, Godavari Biorefineries Limited announced an investment in corn/grain-based ethanol to further strengthen its ethanol production capabilities. The company plans to invest approximately $15.3M in a new 200,000 liters per day corn/grain-based distillery as part of its existing operations, enhancing flexibility through dual-feedstock capability. The company reported a 25% Y-O-Y increase in revenue growth […]
In India, Maximize Market Research reported that the global waste to energy market size is expected to reach a value of $63.1 billion by 2030. The market, which reached a value of $35.2 billion last year, is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 8.68% from 2024 to 2030. “The waste to energy market dynamics […]
In India, the Universal Biofuels subsidiary of Aemetis in India successfully completed delivery of $103 million of biodiesel to the three government-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) under cost-plus supply agreements for the one-year marketing period ending September 30, 2024. Aemetis recently received an initial $58 million of new allocations from OMCs for biodiesel supply in […]
