ETHANOL 100 | 18 Mar 2024

Source: PIB

The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas launched 'ETHANOL 100' at select 183 retail outlets in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi, and Tamil Nadu.

ETHANOL 100 is a revolutionary automotive fuel that consists of 100% ethanol.
- It is a biofuel produced from renewable sources such as corn, sugarcane, or other plant materials.
ETHANOL 100 is aimed at reducing dependence on fossil fuels, promoting sustainability, and contributing to a cleaner environment by lowering greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional gasoline.
The initiative aligns with the vision to achieve 20% ethanol blending (E20) by 2025-26, reducing import dependency and boosting the agriculture sector.
The move towards ETHANOL 100 reflects a shift towards sustainable technologies and decarbonization.
ETHANOL 100 is versatile and can be used in various vehicles, including flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) that can run on gasoline, ethanol, or any blend of the two. This demonstrates its practicality and potential to become a mainstream fuel option with the appropriate infrastructure.