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Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- Amid the clamour on the ill-effects of ethanol-blended petrol on vehicle mileage, Food Minister Pralhad Joshi has suggested that the Indian sugar sector now look at tapping the global biofuel demand by exporting to markets abroad while Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari batted for use of isobutanol for blending with diesel.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- Cambodia is taking steps to curb unhealthy diets, but without tougher measures on sugary drinks that fuel diabetes and other chronic diseases, the country could soon face a $1.5 billion health and economic crisis.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- India is witnessing significant progress in the ethanol sector, marked by consistent year-on-year growth in production, blending levels, and overall capacity. This momentum is not only transforming the country’s energy landscape but also playing a vital role in economic development and fostering sustainable growth in rural regions.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world’s largest bamboo-based ethanol plant in eastern Assam’s Golaghat district on September 14. The Rs. 5,000-crore bioethanol facility has been set up by Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL). NRL is banking on a steady supply of two types of bamboo to operate its bioethanol plant at optimal capacity.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- Sugar prices tumbled to 1-week lows on Wednesday and settled sharply lower as Brazil ramps up sugar production. Unica reported Wednesday that Brazil's Center-South sugar output in the second half of August rose by +18% y/y to 3.872 MT. Also, the percentage of sugarcane crushed for sugar by Brazil's sugar mills in the second half of August increased to 54.20% from 48.78% the same time last year. However, cumulative 2025-26 Center-South sugar output through August fell -1.9% y/y to 26.758 MMT.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- The Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) has urged the Malaysian government to abolish Approved Permits (APs) and import permits for refined sugar, stressing that the country already produces enough sugar to meet domestic demand. FELDA chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek argued that the current system of permits is creating unfair competition for local producers, as foreign sugar is entering the market at artificially low prices. He warned that this threatens the viability of Malaysia’s sugar refining industry, which is vital for ensuring national self-sufficiency and protecting jobs.Supporting this stance, MSM Malaysia Holdings Berhad, one of the nation’s largest refiners under the FGV Group, highlighted that domestic refiners are under pressure due to the influx of cheaper imported sugar.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday acknowledged Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s significant contribution to popularising ethanol, stating that several individuals had worked towards its promotion; among them, Gadkari’s contribution has been significant.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- Indonesia will tighten controls on ethanol imports in an effort to support domestic farmers impacted by a drop in molasses prices, Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman said on Friday. While the minister did not specify when the new policy would take effect, he stated that the move is intended to help sugarcane farmers who are struggling with a decline in the price of molasses, a key feedstock for ethanol production

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- When the government launched the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme in 2003 to encourage the use of alternative and environmentally friendly fuels and reduce dependency on energy imports, the sugarcane industry rejoiced; it created a new revenue stream for the struggling sugar mills and improved their financial capacity. As a result, the blending of ethanol with petrol has increased from a mere 1.5% in 2014 to 20% in 2025—five years ahead of the government’s target, despite some recent concerns regarding its effects on mileage and vehicle longevity.

Kyrgyzstan’s sugar production has shown strong growth in 2025, with its value crossing 1,803 billion soms, according to new data from the National Statistical Committee, reports 24.kg.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- In an announcement on September 24, the Food Ministry allocated a monthly sugar quota of 24 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) for October 2025, which is lower than the quota allocated for October 2024. I

Sugar production in the Center-South in the first half of September is estimated at 3.6 million tons. Reuters - Published: September 25, 2025 Sugar production in Brazil's Center-South region during the first half of September is expected to have increased 15% year-on-year to 3.6 million tonnes,