Biofuels Industry Shifts Focus to Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Maharashtra
What happened
The biofuels industry is focusing on the growth of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by utilizing state infrastructure in Maharashtra. This shift comes as India achieved 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol five years ahead of its original 2030 target. Ethanol production capacity has grown roughly tenfold, reaching nearly 20 billion litres.
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Why it matters
With fuel standards for blends up to notified in May 2026, the industry's attention is moving toward flex-fuel vehicles, grain and second-generation ethanol, compressed biogas, and SAF. The sector's trajectory is highlighted by the Bharat Ethanol Forum and Ethanol and Biofuels Trade and Tech Expo 2026 in Mumbai.
Devendra Fadnavis, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, leads state government initiatives aimed at supporting farmers.
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Who's involved
- MaharashtraThe state where the biofuels industry is leveraging infrastructure for SAF growth
- SAFThe type of fuel gaining industry attention and growth focus
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The entities involved
- SAF
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Maharashtra
state in the western and central peninsular region of India