India is firmly positioned as the third-largest biofuel producer globally, leading the transition to cleaner and renewable energy, said Hardeep Singh Puri, the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, on Monday.
In a post on the social media platform X, the minister emphasized that “India has achieved 19.6% ethanol blending in petrol as of January this year and is on track to reach 20% soon—five years ahead of the original 2030 target—reducing fuel imports and emissions.”
Over the past decade, ethanol blending initiatives have boosted farmers’ incomes, as ethanol is derived from sugarcane, created rural employment, cut CO2 emissions, and saved foreign exchange, according to official data.
Public sector oil companies, including Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum, have led this effort, rolling out various ethanol-petrol blends across the nation.
The minister further noted that “E100 fuel is now available at over 400 outlets nationwide, bringing India closer to a cleaner, greener future. This is a journey of progress, innovation, and sustainability.”
From the quiet town of Digboi to the world’s top energy markets, India’s petroleum journey is a story of resilience & progress, guided by the visionary leadership of PM @narendramodi ji.
In the global energy landscape, India stands strong:
•3rd-largest biofuel producer, driving… pic.twitter.com/EZC3uzFAxg— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) March 3, 2025
Ethanol 100 is compatible with various vehicles, including flex-fuel vehicles that can run on gasoline, ethanol, or any blend of the two, demonstrating its potential to become a mainstream fuel with the right infrastructure.
“From the quiet town of Digboi to the world’s top energy markets, India’s petroleum journey is a story of resilience & progress, guided by the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” said Puri.
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