Tag: India

Indian government OKs up to 430,000 liters of ethanol production from sugarcane juice

Indian government OKs up to 430,000 liters of ethanol production from sugarcane juice

December 20, 2023 |

In India, the Hindu Business Line newspaper reports the government may allow 280,000 liters of ethanol to be produced from sugarcane juice after banning its production earlier this month as it attempts to balance sugar production in light of a smaller cane crop. Already, about 150,000 liters has likely been produced before the Dec. 7 […]

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Indian lingerie brand Intimate Queen emphasizes natural materials and inclusivity

Indian lingerie brand Intimate Queen emphasizes natural materials and inclusivity

December 18, 2023 |

In India, a lingerie brand led by two sisters is emphasizing renewable materials like corn fiber and sugar beet to promote sustainable fashion. Dubbed Intimate Queen, the brand also aims to be body-inclusive to embrace underserved women. “The lingerie industry lacked the best fit, lift and support as well as products that were environment friendly,” […]

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India plans to discourage ethanol production to prioritize sugar

India plans to discourage ethanol production to prioritize sugar

December 7, 2023 |

In India, Reuters reported that the government of India directed sugar mills not to use cane juice or syrup to produce ethanol, as local authorities try  to increase sugar supplies by curtailing ethanol production. According to the Reuters report, the government was planning to discourage the diversion of sugar for ethanol production as part of […]

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Indian government halts ethanol production from sugarcane juice but eyes boosting from corn

Indian government halts ethanol production from sugarcane juice but eyes boosting from corn

December 7, 2023 |

In India, the Business Standard reports that the Indian government, on one hand, has directed sugar mills to stop producing ethanol from sugarcane juice, although they can continue to produce ethanol from heavy-B molasses, while on the other hand it is contemplating the purchase of 100,000 metric tons of corn to supply ethanol distillers. The […]

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Indian Biogas Association says 5% biogas blending would cut LNG imports worth $1.17B annually

Indian Biogas Association says 5% biogas blending would cut LNG imports worth $1.17B annually

December 5, 2023 |

In India, the proposed 5 per cent blending of biogas with natural gas supplies in the country can cut LNG imports worth $1.17 billion annually, says a study by the Indian Biogas Association (IBA). The study comes against the backdrop of the government’s recent mandate to blend one per cent biogas with piped natural gas […]

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