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Ethanol-making directly from sugarcane juice, B-molasses
July 30 , 2018
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- Union Food Ministry has notified decision to allow sugar mills to manufacture ethanol directly from sugarcane juice or an intermediate product called B-molasses.
- In this regard, the Sugarcane Control Order, 1966 has been amended.
- The production of ethanol directly from sugarcane juice or B-molasses will help to divert the surplus production.
- Sugar mills are expecting revenue realization of over Rs. 5,000 crores from sale of ethanol to OMCs during the 2017-18 sugar season (October-September).
- OMCs procure ethanol from sugar mills for blending with petrol.
- It has mandated blending of up to 10% ethanol in petrol but inadequate availability has restricted this to under 4%.
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