Global Leaders in Ethanol Blending in Fuel: India’s Role and Achievements
NamasteIndia ranks among the top ethanol producers globally, alongside the US and Brazil. Tops Countries
1. US: The largest producer and consumer of ethanol, Production: 876K barrels Consumption 838K barrels per day.
2. Brazil: Produces 403K barrels per day and consumes 359K barrels per day.
3. China: Produces and consumes 43K barrels per day.
4. Canada: Produces 33K barrels per day; consumes 41K barrels per day.
5. France: Produces 17K barrels per day & consumes 13 thousand barrels per day.
6. Germany: Produces 13K barrels per day and consumes 27K barrels per day.
7. Colombia: 8.5K barrels/day (produces), 6.1K barrels/day (consumes).
8. Thailand: 8.1K barrels/day (produces), 9.1K barrels/day (consumes).
9. Guatemala: 8K barrels/day (produces).
10. Spain: 7.9K barrels/day (produces), 8K barrels/day (consumes).
11. Belgium: 6.8K barrels/day (produces), 1.8K barrels/day (consumes).
12. India: 5.3K barrels/day (produces & consumes).
13. Australia: 5.3K barrels/day (produces), 5.1K barrels/day (consumes).
14. UK: Produces 4.3 thousand barrels per day and consumes 17 thousand barrels per day.
India’s Ethanol Blending in Gasoline Industry
Key_Facts_&_Figures
Ethanol Blending Target: India aims to achieve 20% ethanol blending in gasoline by 2025, a goal accelerated from the original target of 2030.
Current Blending Level: As of May 2024, India has achieved a 15% ethanol blending rate.
Economic Impact: A successful ethanol blending program can save India approximately $4 billion (₹30K crore) annually by reducing oil imports.
Production Volume: India plans to produce around 10 billion liters (1,000 crore liters) of ethanol to meet the 20% blending target.
Role of Key Stakeholders
Government:
Policy Framework: The government has implemented policies like the National Policy on Biofuels.
Pricing and Incentives: The government administers ethanol prices and provides incentives to encourage production and blending.
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs):
Procurement: OMCs issue annual tenders to procure ethanol from producers.
Blending and Distribution: OMCs blend ethanol with gasoline at designated depots and distribute the blended fuel to retail stations.
Sugar Industry:
Production: The sugar industry is a major producer of ethanol, utilizing by-products like molasses. Leading companies include Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd., Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd., Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd., and Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd., contributing significantly to the total ethanol production.
Environmental impact: supports bioenergy production and waste utilization but also faces challenges like high water usage and pollution.
Originally published on LinkedIn on 2024-09-25 05:31:06: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3AgroupPost%3A60128-7244579146016641026
Revealed: wealthy western biggies countries lead in global oil and gas expansion, while ASIA looks towards green energy
1. United Kingdom (UK):
Investment: New North Sea oil and gas licenses granted by the UK government.
Volume: Unlocking vital reserves for steady supply. Timeline First licenses awarded soon, with further rounds planned.
2. United States (US):
Investment: Leading global oil supply expansion (80% of increase this year).
US production to grow by 850,000 barrels per day (b/d).
Timeline: Ongoing expansion with significant projects.
3. Qatar:
Investment: Expanding natural gas output from the North Field.
Volume: New North Field expansion adds 16 million tonnes of LNG per year.
Timeline: Completion by the end of this decade.
4. Australia:
Investment: Awards for petroleum exploration and carbon capture. Volume: Exploration permits in Otway and Sorrell Basins. Timeline Ongoing exploration and investment.
5. China:
Investment: Clean energy leader, robust growth in renewables.
Volume: Solar PV, wind, and nuclear capacity.
Timeline: Continued low-emission power investment.
6. India
ONGC: ₹30,800 crore = $3.67 billion¹.
GAIL: ₹4,886 crore = $582 million.
BPCL: ₹2,000 crore = $238 million.
IOCL: ₹27,374.04 crore = $3.26 billion.
Oil India Limited: ₹6,880 crore = $820 million.
OVL: ₹5,580.01 crore = $665 million.
Originally published on LinkedIn on 2024-07-24 14:31:29: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3AgroupPost%3A1786018-7221884703610400770
Revealed: wealthy western biggies countries lead in global oil and gas expansion, while ASIA looks towards green energy
1. United Kingdom (UK):
Investment: New North Sea oil and gas licenses granted by the UK government.
Volume: Unlocking vital reserves for steady supply. Timeline First licenses awarded soon, with further rounds planned.
2. United States (US):
Investment: Leading global oil supply expansion (80% of increase this year).
US production to grow by 850,000 barrels per day (b/d).
Timeline: Ongoing expansion with significant projects.
3. Qatar:
Investment: Expanding natural gas output from the North Field.
Volume: New North Field expansion adds 16 million tonnes of LNG per year.
Timeline: Completion by the end of this decade.
4. Australia:
Investment: Awards for petroleum exploration and carbon capture. Volume: Exploration permits in Otway and Sorrell Basins. Timeline Ongoing exploration and investment.
5. China:
Investment: Clean energy leader, robust growth in renewables.
Volume: Solar PV, wind, and nuclear capacity.
Timeline: Continued low-emission power investment.
6. India
ONGC: ₹30,800 crore = $3.67 billion¹.
GAIL: ₹4,886 crore = $582 million.
BPCL: ₹2,000 crore = $238 million.
IOCL: ₹27,374.04 crore = $3.26 billion.
Oil India Limited: ₹6,880 crore = $820 million.
OVL: ₹5,580.01 crore = $665 million.
Originally published on LinkedIn on 2024-07-24 14:31:21: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3Ashare%3A7221884667694600193
