India's Ethanol Blending Target Revised To 20 Percent By 2025

2025-02-11 02:12:31

(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Feb 11 (KNN) India is set to achieve its ambitious 2030 energy goals ahead of schedule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced, with a significant milestone in the country's ethanol blending program.

By October 2025, India is expected to reach 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol, advancing faster than initially planned.

The target was originally set for 2030, but has been revised to be completed by the end of 2025. E20 petrol, which blends 20% ethanol with traditional fuel, is now available at over 15,600 outlets nationwide.

In a recorded message at the India Energy Week 2026, Modi emphasised that India is also on track to meet its goal of adding 500 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy by 2030. Solar energy has been a major focus, with the country's solar capacity increasing 32-fold over the past decade.

India is now the world's third-largest producer of solar power, while also tripling its non-renewable energy generation capacity. In line with these efforts, India has launched E100 fuel, a blend of 93-93.5 per cent ethanol, marking another step towards reducing fossil fuel dependence.

The prime minister also highlighted the country's potential to become a leading global energy producer. India's sedimentary basin holds substantial untapped hydrocarbon reserves, offering opportunities for increased exploration and production.

Currently, only 10 per cent of the basin has been explored, but the government plans to expand this to 16 per cent by the end of 2024, with a long-term goal of reaching 1 million square kilometers of exploration by 2030.

In addition, Indian Railways is on its way to becoming a net-zero emitter, and the government plans to establish a green hydrogen production capacity of 5 million metric tonnes annually.

With these initiatives, India is positioning itself as a major player in the global energy market, combining sustainable growth with innovative energy solutions.

(KNN Bureau)

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