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Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- Sugar prices are climbing today due to a +2% jump in WTI crude oil prices. Stronger crude prices benefit ethanol prices and may prompt global sugar mills to divert more cane crushing toward ethanol production rather than sugar, thus reducing sugar supplies.

Odisha planning to supply broken rice for ethanol production for petrol blending. ​Bhubaneswar, The Odisha government is planning to supply broken rice for ethanol production, with more farmers taking up paddy cultivation following an increase in the procurement rate.The state has the main ethanol plant in Bargarh district, which uses both rice grain and rice straw to produce the item for fuel blending, they said.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- Speaking at the India Sugar & Bio-Energy Conference in New Delhi, Ashwini Srivastava, Joint Secretary (Sugar), Department of Food and Public Distribution, said that in the new season of 2025-26, there will be scope of sugar export as it will have sufficient sugar stock, however, the quantity will be discussed.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- Sugarcane farmers in Sigatoka may soon get relief from transport challenges, with the government considering the establishment of a local cane juice extraction facility in the area, reports Fijivillage. The plan is aimed at reducing the difficulties farmers face in transporting their produce to the Lautoka sugar mill, which has long affected their efficiency and earnings.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- In a recent US Trade Representative (USTR) hearing in Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) outlined the harmful impacts of Brazil’s trade policies on the US ethanol industry and called on the Trump administration to pursue further actions to level the playing field.In July, the USTR initiated an investigation of Brazil, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to determine whether the acts, policies, and practices of the Government of Brazil are unreasonable or discriminatory and whether they burden or restrict US commerce.

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- 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- 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.

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 Ethanol Bioenergy Int- The Government recently allowed export of 2G ethanol (ethanol manufactured from agricultural residues etc) to enhance the international market for the indigenously produced green fuel. Speaking on the matter, B B Thombare, President, West India Sugar Mills Association and Managing Director of Natural Sugar and Allied Industries, said that the Government should allow export of 1G ethanol (manufactured from molasses and grain-based feedstocks) as there is surplus production in the country.