HPCL launches pilot study on E27 and ethanol-blended diesel

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New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited launched a pilot study on vehicles using E27 fuel and ethanol-blended diesel...

The oil marketing company became the first in India to initiate such a research program, in line with the Roadmap for Ethanol Blending in India by 2025, which aims to promote the adoption of ethanol blending in gasoline...

E20 blending in petrol was introduced in the country by the Centre with the aim of reducing the countrys oil import cost, energy security, lower carbon emission, and better air quality, among others...

Looking ahead, Indias next milestone in the Ethanol blending program is achieving 27% Ethanol blending beyond E20 fuel..

With the success of the ongoing trials and the achievement of E27 fuel, India will proudly stand alongside Brazil on the global platform in the Ethanol blending program, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in a release...

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