01-04-2024 | 12:05 PM
Recently, the Ministry of Petroleum (MoP) launched ‘ETHANOL 100’, a groundbreaking automotive fuel, at the Indian Oil Retail Outlet.
Key Highlights
(i) Ethanol 100 is a revolutionary automotive fuel that offers a cleaner, greener fuel option with its blend of 92-94% ethanol, 4-5% motor spirit, and 1.5% Co-solvent higher saturated alcohol.
(ii) It reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) by around 63%.
(iii) It is ideal for high-performance engines due to its high octane rating, typically between 100-105.
(iv) With the launch of ETHANOL 100 at 183 Indian Oil outlets, India is nearing its target of achieving 20% ethanol blending by 2025-26.
(v) India’s Ethanol Blending Program will enhance farmer incomes and rural employment and also contribute to environmental sustainability, with significant reductions in CO2 emissions and foreign exchange savings.
Octane Value or Octnce Rating: It is the critical measure of a gasoline's performance & measure of a fuel's resistance to knock or to ignite prematurely.
