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IEW 2026 Showcases Strong Growth in Ethanol Blending, CBG Under PM Modi’s Vision, Says Hardeep Puri

IEW 2026 Showcases Strong Growth in Ethanol Blending, CBG Under PM Modi’s Vision, Says Hardeep Puri

New Delhi, Jan 27: Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India is significantly transforming its energy sector, emphasizing bio-energy, ethanol blending, and circular economy solutions, as highlighted by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri at India Energy Week (IEW) 2026.

Puri noted significant advances in bio-fuels and waste-to-energy initiatives, with ethanol blending in petrol rising from 1.53% to 20%, enhancing energy security and boosting rural economies.

The event showcases innovations such as the Bio-Energy, Ethanol, and CBG Zone, alongside 133 operational Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plants producing 926 tonnes per day. Puri emphasized that these initiatives support India’s climate goals through a circular energy model, treating waste as a resource. IEW 2026, held from January 27-30 in Goa, unites experts to shape India’s energy future.