E20 petrol refers to gasoline blended with 20% ethanol, a government initiative in India aimed at reducing oil imports and carbon emissions. It is trending due…
In 2003, India launched its pilot Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) program, initially mandating a 5% ethanol blend (E5) in nine states and four Union Territories. This marke…
The Indian government began drafting the National Policy on Biofuels in 2008, recognising the strategic importance of biofuels for energy security and climate change mit…
The Union Cabinet approved the National Policy on Biofuels 2018, significantly revising the 2009 policy. This updated policy expanded the scope of raw materials for etha…
By September 2020, the Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) had expanded to cover almost the entire country, with the average blending percentage reaching around 5-6%. This…
NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, released a detailed 'Roadmap for Ethanol Blending in India by 2025'. This document advanced th…
In June 2022, India successfully achieved its target of 10% ethanol blending (E10) in petrol, five months ahead of its initial target date of November 2022. This milesto…
On February 6, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially launched E20 fuel at the India Energy Week in Bengaluru. This marked the beginning of E20's phased rollout a…
As of March 2024, E20 petrol has become widely available across petrol pumps in Delhi NCR, replacing E10 as the standard fuel. This transition has led to increased publi…
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