In 2018, ACS Energy researchers studied cashew nut shell liquid as a potential diesel alternative; the biofuel may be used in compression-ignition engines after blending or processingCashew nut shells hold a remarkable oil, called CNSL, which can be utilized to fuel engines. This renewable resource presents a sustainable...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Incubit Group plans Rs 5,000 crore India investment, eyes energy infrastructure expansionIncubit Group plans to invest Rs 5,000 crore in India over four to five years. The emerging-markets energy operator will expand its existin...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
In 130 days, deep beneath the Ore Mountains bacteria turned uranium-contaminated mine water into a chemical trap, removing 95% of the dissolved metal and forming a rare compound that can remain stable for decadesDeep underground, bacteria may offer a new answer to uranium contamination. In a 130-day laboratory experiment, microbes fed with glycerol ...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
In 1893, a German mechanical engineer invented a high-efficiency compression-ignition engine originally intended to run on alternative fuels but his invention turned popular years after his demise due to financial troubles: How did Rudolf Diesel changed the world?In 1893, Rudolf Diesel published his design for a compression-ignition engine that aimed to improve engine efficiency and reduce dependence...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.37 AM IST
Decades of farm gains, inventories strengthen food system against 'super' El NinoNear-record food inventories, improved farming technology and stronger exporters such as Brazil and Russia are expected to cushion the glob...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
World food prices hit 3-year high in July as weather and war weigh, FAO saysA 3.4% month-on-month rise in the FAO's Cereal Price Index drove the trend, fuelled in turn by a 5.8% jump in wheat prices, the agency sai...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
China school canteens turn food waste into biodiesel, compost with this smart machine; watch videoA novel system in Chinese school canteens processes leftover food into valuable resources. Students deposit food scraps into specialized ma...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
India seeks sunflower oil alternatives on Black Sea disruptionsIndia is rushing to secure alternative edible oil supplies as Black Sea attacks disrupt sunflower oil shipments from Russia and Ukraine, ca...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
India to build Phase-II strategic oil reserves at Rs 14,527 cr under PPP modelIndia plans a second phase for its strategic petroleum reserves. This expansion will add 6.5 million tonnes of crude oil storage. Two new f...
23 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Geopolitics biggest threat to FMCG: Wipro Consumer MD Kumar ChanderGeopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices are the primary concerns for India's consumer goods sector. Demand is improving, supporte...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Godrej Agro to expand oil palm area to 1.4 lakh hectares, bets on rising demandEdible oil prices are expected to stay elevated for several months ahead. Geopolitical tensions and El Nino threats are tightening global s...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Emami Agrotech targets Rs 22,000 cr turnover in FY27; remains cautious on commodity volatilityEmami Agrotech expects ten percent revenue growth this fiscal year. Strong demand for edible oils will drive this anticipated growth. The c...
19 Jul, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Rajputana Biodiesel IPO: Check allotment status, GMP and listing dateRajputana Biodiesel’s share allotment has been finalized, with the company set to list on the NSE SME platform on Tuesday. The Rs 25 crore ...
02 Dec, 2024, 12.22 PM IST
Rajputana Biodiesel IPO opens today: Check issue size, GMP, price band and other detailsRajputana Biodiesel's SME IPO opened today, aiming to raise Rs 25 crore via NSE SME platform. Priced at Rs 123-130 per share, the IPO close...
26 Nov, 2024, 07.43 AM IST
Biodiesel producers seek legislation to tap used cooking oil from restaurantsUsed cooking oil can be processed to make biodiesel, which is derived from renewable bio-mass resources. In India, cooking oil accounts for...
02 Sep, 2016, 03.17 PM IST
Fuel retailers invite tenders for 20 million litres of biodieselVendors will have to submit their bids online by July 25, according to the tender document. The contract for the supply of biodiesel shall ...
12 Jul, 2016, 06.58 PM IST
Oil PSUs start process to procure biodieselIndian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation have invited tenders for procurement of 850 millio...
31 Jul, 2015, 05.25 AM IST