SUGAR/ETHANOL NEWS

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.