India reaches 15% ethanol blend
Published on: Jun 19, 2024
The South Asian giant achieved an average blending ratio of 15.4%. It now targets a 20% ethanol blend by 2025.
India has reached a milestone by achieving 15% ethanol blending in its fuel mix. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri spoke about the goal emphasizing India’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy security. The country now plans to achieve 20% ethanol blending by 2025, moving it forward from the previous deadline of 2030, reports The Economic Times.
State-run oil marketing companies blended approximately 670 million liters of ethanol into petrol in May, achieving an average blending ratio of 15.4%, according to data from the oil ministry. This marks a significant increase from April, when 515 million liters of ethanol were used, resulting in a monthly blending ratio of 12.7%.
Minister Puri also spoke about the launch of green hydrogen projects as part of India's energy transition. The first 10 MW green hydrogen plant was commissioned on May 27 during the election period. Several tenders have been issued for green hydrogen supply, and an operational green hydrogen station in Kochi services buses from Kochi Airport.
The Minister also discussed the broader energy landscape, noting the expansion of LPG coverage under the Ujjwala scheme, with connections increasing from 140 million in 2014 to 320 million.
