The E-100 Pilot Project has been launched. On World Environment Day, the E-100 Pilot Project was launched in Pune (5 June). The project’s goal is to build a nationwide Network for ethanol production and distribution.
About Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme:
The Ethanol Blended Petrol Program was established in 2003 with the goal of encouraging the use of renewable and environmentally friendly fuels while reducing India’s reliance on imports for Energy Security.
The government has set a target of 10% ethanol blending by 2022 and 20% blending (E20) by 2030,with a starting of 5% blending.
The programme is carried out in accordance with the National Biofuels Policy.
Oil Marketing companies (OMCs) will purchase ethanol from domestic sources at government-set prices under this programme.