India, Sept. 22 -- India's Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme is widely regarded as one of the country's most successful energy transition initiatives. What began as a strategy to blend ethanol with petrol for mobility has now reached a milestone - India has already met its 20 per cent blending target (E20), well ahead of schedule. This accomplishment not only strengthens India's energy security but also sets the stage for ethanol to play a much broader role in the economy.

The next frontier lies beyond the transport sector, with ethanol emerging as a viable fuel for gensets, static engines, and captive power applications. For an industry audience, the question is not whether ethanol works - it is how quickly and efficiently it can be ...