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Fascinated by the word “biomass,” a seventh-grader in Texas made algae produce 77% more biofuel oils in just five days with a simple vitamin-and-salt experimentIn an innovative study, a budding student fascinated by the word 'biomass' delved into the promising world of algae as a source of biofuel....
India set for record soyoil imports as Russia-Ukraine war disrupts sunflower shipmentsIndia's soyoil imports are expected to reach a record 620,000 metric tons in August, about 46% above the current marketing year's monthly a...
Sugar stocks Balrampur Chini, Triveni Engineering, Dhampur Sugar and others rally up to 7%. Here’s whySugar stocks rallied up to 7% as global sugar prices climbed to multi-month highs, with raw sugar touching 16.6 cents per pound and white s...
Explained: Why Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, Dalmia Bharat & other sugar stocks are up 12% in 2 daysSugar stocks rallied for a second session on Friday as domestic sugar prices climbed 8-10% over the past month to a seven-year high. Rising...
Explained: Why Vedanta Aluminium, Hindalco, Nalco shares tumbled up to 7% on FridayVedanta Aluminium, Hindalco and NALCO fell as aluminium prices retreated after Norsk Hydro resumed Alunorte refinery production, easing sup...
Sugar stocks Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, Dalmia Bharat Sugar, others rally up to 7%. Here’s whySugar stocks rose sharply on Thursday as domestic sugar prices climbed 8-10% in a month to a seven-year high. Rising global sugar prices, w...
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...
Edible oil prices up due to West Asia crisis, but availability 'adequate': Govt tells ParliamentGlobal and domestic edible oil prices have risen due to the West Asia crisis. Higher crude oil prices and biofuel demand reduced export ava...
Ethanol-blended diesel fails safety tests as flash point drops sharplyEthanol-blended diesel failed safety specifications, which sharply lowered its flash point. This technical issue effectively rules out wide...
Farmers in flood-prone Kosi in Bihar see a pot of gold in E20Maize cultivation has significantly boosted incomes in Bihar's Kosi plains. Farmers are now earning double their previous earnings from thi...
Flex reflections from Brazil: India’s ethanol push faces lessons from Brazil’s Proalcool crisisIndia debates ethanol mandates, drawing lessons from Brazil's Proalcool program. Brazil's initial success faced a late 1980s crisis due to ...
SDHI shares rise 3% after securing order from Denmark’s SvitzerSwan Defence and Heavy Industries shares gained nearly 3% after securing an order from Denmark-based Svitzer A/S to build four advanced TRA...
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries bags Rs 251-Rs 750 crore tug order from Denmark’s SvitzerSwan Defence and Heavy Industries landed a big deal with Svitzer A/S, building four cutting-edge TRAnsverse 3200 tugs. These super-efficien...
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slams government on E20 rollout, says motivations clearly not environmentalCongress criticizes the E20 fuel rollout, questioning its environmental motivations. The party highlights significant water usage for ethan...
Jet fuel made from tropical fruit gets $3 billion backingResearchers in Brazil are pioneering the use of macauba palm oil as a sustainable aviation fuel alternative. This groundbreaking project fo...
Centre to launch Sampoorn Gobardhan Scheme on August 10 to boost CBG productionThe Centre will launch the Sampoorn Gobardhan Scheme on August 10 to accelerate compressed biogas production. This new scheme offers higher...
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...
Debate around biofuel? In 2008, scientists found a tiny fungus that could make something surprisingly close to dieselFungus that makes diesel: Scientists discovered a fungus in Patagonia producing diesel-like chemicals. This organism, Gliocladium roseum, c...
Mercedes Benz reports Q2 profit boost but flags China woes for car salesMercedes-Benz saw a profit increase but faces challenges ahead. The automaker now expects overall sales to decline in 2026. This forecast i...
Govt says no assessment of share of vehicles compatible with E20 petrolThe government has not assessed E20 petrol compatibility for all vehicles. Extensive studies and field trials confirm E20 fuel is safe for ...