What is ethanol?
Ethanol, also called alcohol, ethyl alcohol and grain alcohol, is a clear, colorless liquid and the principle ingredient in alcoholic beverages like beer, wine or brandy. Because it can readily dissolve in water and other organic compounds, ethanol also is an ingredient in a range of products, from personal care and beauty products to paints and varnishes to fuel.
Ethanol is a natural byproduct of plant fermentation and also can be produced through the hydration of ethylene.
Uses & Benefits of ethanol
- Personal Care Products
- Household Products
- Food Additives
- Fuel
More Reading – https://www.chemicalsafetyfacts.org/ethanol/
What are the two methods of producing ethanol?
It can be produced from petroleum via chemical transformation of ethylene, but it can also be produced by fermentation of glucose, using yeast or other microorganisms; current fuel ethanol plants make ethanol via fermentation.
What is ethanol blending?
An ethanol blend is defined as a blended motor fuel containing ethyl alcohol that is at least 99% pure, derived from agricultural products, and blended exclusively with gasoline.
Govt approves 20% ethanol blending in petrol to reduce vehicular pollution
Government allows OMCs to sell ethanol as standalone fuel
100% ethanol-run bikes to be launched this month: Nitin Gadkari
Not 100% ethanol, blended fuel makes more sense: Narendra Taneja
And, sugarcane is hugely water-intensive; stepping up cane output is clearly avoidable in water-stressed India. Hence the need to innovate and use new enzymes to produce syngas from biomass that can then be used to make ethanol, or produce hydrogen, the promising new sustainable, green, non-polluting energy source of the future. Bioethanol can be a huge economic opportunity.
Where do we use ethanol?
Ethanol is used extensively as a solvent in the manufacture of varnishes and perfumes; as a preservative for biological specimens; in the preparation of essences and flavorings; in many medicines and drugs; as a disinfectant and in tinctures (e.g., tincture of iodine); and as a fuel and gasoline additive (see gasohol).
What is the price of ethanol in India?
The rate for ethanol from C-heavy molasses has been increased from ₹43.75 per litre to ₹45.69 per litre and that of ethanol from B-heavy to ₹57.61 per litre from ₹54.27 per litre, I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar told reporters here.29-Oct-2020
Is ethanol production profitable in India?
Now, with a lower price for petrol, due to falling in crude prices globally, and the higher cost of ethanol (after price increase by the government), the profit has come down to ₹5/litre but is still attractive.
Why do we not use ethanol as fuel?
Ethanol is bad for cold-starting, because it doesn’t burn as quickly as gasoline. (It has a higher octane, if you’re interested.) Pure ethanol would be useless as fuel in the winter months. There are no passenger cars designed to take E100 (but some racing cars are) so it could damage your car engine.
Which company makes ethanol in India?
Some of the leading players in India ethanol market are
- Praj industries
- India Glycols
- Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar
- Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd
- Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd
- Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd
- Mawana Sugars Ltd
- HPCL Biofuels Limited
- Jeypore Sugar Company Ltd
- Simbhaoli Sugars Ltd
- BSM Sugar
- E.I.D Parry India Ltd.
- Dwarikesh sugar
Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd
Dwarikesh sugar
Reference
- https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/technology/auto/govt-approves-20-ethanol-blending-in-petrol-to-reduce-vehicular-pollution-6623451.html
- 100% ethanol-run bikes to be launched this month: Nitin Gadkari
- Not 100% ethanol, blended fuel makes more sense: Narendra Taneja
- Ethanol in fuel a transient high
- Government allows OMCs to sell ethanol as standalone fuel
- Rs 8,500 crore investment lined up for ethanol; two-thirds by sugar mills
| Company Name | Last Price | % Chg | 52 wk High | 52 wk Low | Market Cap (Rs. cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EID Parry | 332.95 | 1.31 | 371.25 | 132.50 | 5,896.62 |
| Balrampur Chini | 234.00 | -0.04 | 247.90 | 82.85 | 4,914.00 |
| Shree Renuka | 10.70 | -1.47 | 14.72 | 4.20 | 2,277.48 |
| Triveni Engg | 92.50 | 3.18 | 97.80 | 34.70 | 2,236.23 |
| Bannariamman | 1,696.05 | -0.87 | 1,989.00 | 800.00 | 2,126.80 |
| Dalmia Sugar | 203.45 | 9.44 | 207.50 | 55.00 | 1,646.71 |
| Dhampur Sugar | 193.85 | 2.84 | 208.00 | 87.30 | 1,286.92 |
| Andhra Sugar | 317.25 | 2.65 | 359.90 | 174.00 | 859.97 |
| Bajaj Hindustha | 6.67 | -1.33 | 8.46 | 3.31 | 756.08 |
| Dwarikesh Sugar | 33.65 | 2.12 | 38.70 | 16.50 | 633.63 |
| Vishwaraj Sugar | 119.45 | 3.60 | 170.00 | 55.35 | 448.61 |
| Avadh Sugar | 204.75 | 3.44 | 244.50 | 117.65 | 409.88 |
| Uttam Sugar | 100.45 | 6.30 | 115.45 | 53.00 | 383.10 |
| DCM Shriram Ind | 190.20 | 2.78 | 210.00 | 99.00 | 330.92 |
| Ugar Sugar Work | 18.15 | 1.40 | 20.50 | 10.90 | 204.19 |
| KCP Sugar | 15.75 | 1.42 | 19.40 | 11.60 | 178.58 |
| Mawana Sugars | 39.60 | 4.62 | 44.15 | 20.95 | 154.90 |
| Rana Sugars | 10.03 | 1.62 | 10.75 | 2.60 | 154.03 |
| Magadh Sugar | 108.70 | 0.69 | 143.85 | 67.65 | 153.18 |
| Ponni Sugars(E) | 154.45 | 4.15 | 193.25 | 107.60 | 132.80 |
| Sakthi Sugars | 10.18 | 4.20 | 13.57 | 6.89 | 120.99 |
| KM Sugar Mills | 12.51 | 0.40 | 14.58 | 6.09 | 115.09 |
| Rajshree Sugars | 18.05 | 0.28 | 26.00 | 11.60 | 50.84 |
| India Sucrose | 23.30 | 1.30 | 31.75 | 15.05 | 36.03 |
| Simbhaoli Sugar | 7.76 | 0.39 | 9.45 | 4.85 | 32.03 |
| SBEC Sugars | 6.24 | 9.47 | 9.28 | 3.34 | 29.74 |
| Dharani Sugars | 6.41 | -1.23 | 8.73 | 3.97 | 21.28 |
| Dhampure Specia | 24.10 | 4.10 | 26.20 | 9.36 | 19.11 |
| Ravalgaon Sugar | 1,830.00 | 1.67 | 2,245.00 | 1,290.10 | 12.44 |
| Gayatri Sugars | 1.93 | 4.32 | 2.62 | 0.41 | 8.43 |
| Thiru Arooran | 6.11 | -3.02 | 9.29 | 2.62 | 6.91 |
| Riga Sugar | 3.86 | -3.02 | 5.49 | 2.92 | 5.58 |