The Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas Shri Jitin Prasada informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply today that to give fillip to the Ethanol Blanded Petrol (EBP) programme, the Government has decided on 16.8.2010 to implement the EBP programme to the extent of the ethanol made available by the domestic ethanol producers at the ex-factory declared price decided by the Government.
He also said that as per the Government decision, after ascertaining the actual availability of ethanol in the country, percentage of blend from 0-10% would be recommended area wise by the working group of officers constituted for the purpose. Further, BIS specification of ethanol to be blended with petrol is limited to 10%.
Shri Prasada stated that the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas launched the 5% Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme subject to commercial viability with effect from 1st November, 2006 in the entire country except for North Eastern States, J & K & Island Territories.
The Minister added that during the period 2006-09, the availability of ethanol was deficient to the extent of 60% as against the requirement of 180 crore litres, quantity contracted was 146.6 crore litres and the quantity supplied was only 58.7 crore litres. The shortfall was more pronounced at 85% of the prorated quantity during 2009-10, affecting the implementation of the Programme adversely.
source: pib.nic
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