Govt overhauls six-decade-old sugarcane law; seeks comments on draft by May 20The Centre is proposing a new Sugarcane (Control) Order 2026, replacing the 1966 version to integrate ethanol production, digital complianc...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Stoves to cars: India expands ethanol use amid West Asia warIndia has a massive surplus of ethanol, pushing policymakers and industry to find new uses. Ethanol-powered cooking stoves are being tested...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
India to lead bio-manufacturing revolution due to its abundant bio-resources: Jitendra SinghUnion Minister Jitendra Singh highlighted that bio-manufacturing is set to revolutionize the global economy, with India poised to lead due ...
31 Aug, 2024, 05.04 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari bats for decarbonising transport sector, push for ethanol economy"This is an economic and environment problem. The transport sector also accounts for 90 per cent carbon emissions. There is immediate need ...
08 Jan, 2023, 04.55 PM IST
National Policy on Biofuels 2018: Here are key things you should knowAdopting biofuels as an alternative source of energy can significantly improve farmers’ income, generate employment opportunities, reduce i...
05 Nov, 2019, 05.39 PM IST
Use of bio-fuel in military aircraft cleared; IAF to start with transport aircraftAn IAF official said the approval will enable the force to fulfil its commitment to fly the maiden IAF An-32 aircraft on January 26 with a ...
24 Jan, 2019, 08.19 PM IST
Bio-CNG incentives to usher paddy stubble-based green projectsSanjeev Nagpal, who had developed machinery for bio-CNG projects, said a village-scale project could cost around Rs 35 lakh to set up.
04 Oct, 2018, 09.22 PM IST
Indore MC plans to run buses on bio-fuel made from vegetable wasteFor better waste management, the city civic body plans to run public transport buses on the bio-Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) made from the ...
20 May, 2018, 05.39 PM IST
Mahindra inaugurates bio-CNG plant at Mahindra World CitySpread over 1,000 square metres, the facility will convert eight tonnes of food and kitchen waste generated daily at Mahindra World City.
02 Jan, 2016, 05.31 PM IST
Centre to release standards for higher bio-fuel usage in two monthsThe Shipping Ministry will come out with standards in the next two months for higher utilisation of bio-diesel in vehicles.
24 Jun, 2015, 04.09 PM IST
'My Eco Energy' enters bio-diesel market, to offer high-performing fuel for vehicles and various machineriesMy Eco Energy has announced its entry in the bio-fuel industry. The company is involved in the manufacture of waste to bio-diesel.
23 Oct, 2013, 03.41 PM IST
- Biotech firms go after smart enzymes to fuel energy sector
BIOTECH companies producing industrial enzymes are gradually moving to cellulosic enzymes that help in bio-fuel generation.
23 Dec, 2011, 05.57 PM IST
- UN official lobbied for private biofuel firms during India visit
The United Nations' top climate official exceeded her brief by a mile pushing the interests of private bio-fuel companies backed by the int...
02 Jul, 2011, 01.01 AM IST
- Plea to PM not to yield to petrol lobby & encourage bio-diesel
BJP President Nitin Gadkari today said he will appeal to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh not to yield to the petroleum lobby and encourage pr...
21 Feb, 2011, 04.10 PM IST
- NTPC, IOC plan JV for biodiesel, lubricants
NTPC and Indian Oil Corp (IOC) will together explore the possibility of producing bio-diesel and manufacturing specialised lubricants for p...
18 Mar, 2010, 03.40 AM IST
- India signed a pre-agreement with USA on development of bio-fuels
India has signed an pre-agreement with US to establish a framework of cooperation covering scientific, technical and policy aspects of prod...
03 Feb, 2009, 05.42 PM IST
- Telcos bank on green fuels for country link
The latest to join the green brigade are telecom companies, keen on tapping solar energy and bio-fuels instead of diesel for powering cell ...
23 Oct, 2006, 03.37 AM IST