Ethanol

IMO definition of Brazil corn ethanol carbon footprint a landmark step

In May, the IMO defined the default value of Brazilian corn ethanol's carbon footprint at 20.8 grams of carbon dioxide-equivalent (CO2e) per megajoule, specifically referring to biofuel produced from the country's intermediate or second-corn crop.

India launches gasoline blended with 85% ethanol at lower price

Indian automakers have started launching flex-fuel vehicles that are compatible with the higher ethanol variant.

Raizen to sell Argentina downstream business to Mercuria for $1.42 billion

Decarbonizing the gasoline pool: Ethanol as a refinery decarbonization engine

India ethanol push drives big rise in land farmed to make fuel

India depends on imports for some 85% of its oil, so using more ethanol, made from crops such as sugarcane, rice and maize, is central to its plans to boost its energy security and reduce planet-heating emissions.

Indonesia to roll out ethanol-blended gasoline, B50 biodiesel from July 1

WinGD secures world-first ethanol-fueled engine orders for ocean-going ships

Update: U.S. House passes bill allowing year-round sales of E15 gasoline

The House on Wednesday approved the H.R. 1346 bill, or the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, by a vote of 218 to 203, which would allow fuel retailers to offer E15 year‑round, removing seasonal restrictions linked to smog concerns.

Lobbying battle intensifies as E15 ethanol bill nears U.S. vote

Both sides are lobbying Congress, with representatives from the Renewable Fuels Association, the American Petroleum Institute, and the Small Refineries of America meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Monday and Tuesday.

India proposes rules to allow higher ethanol-blended fuels in vehicles

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said the draft includes provisions for E85 fuel, a blend of 85% ethanol with petrol, and E100, which would allow vehicles to run on nearly pure ethanol.