DIMETHYL ETHER
20% DME-LPG blend can cut imports by 6.3 MT, save around Rs 34,200 cr yearly: Report
India can significantly cut LPG imports by blending 20 per cent dimethyl ether, derived from coal gasification. This move could save 6.3 million tonnes of LPG annually, translating to over USD 4 billion in foreign exchange. The Bureau of Indian Standards permits this blending. Domestic DME production is currently limited, but a clear policy can unlock investments.
The other Ether-blend solution: How DME could ease India’s LPG crisis
India is embarking on an innovative journey by mixing dimethyl ether (DME) with cooking gas to lessen its dependency on imported LPG. This strategy utilizes the current LPG infrastructure, offering a smart and practical solution for enhancing energy independence.
Pune-based scientists develop synthetic gas that can become an alternative to LPG
CSIR-NCL scientists have developed an indigenous technology to produce Dimethyl Ether (DME), a clean-burning fuel that can be blended with LPG. This innovation aims to reduce India's reliance on imported cooking fuel and bolster energy self-reliance. The technology offers a cost-effective way to produce DME, with potential for significant foreign exchange savings.
NCL, a central lab, proposes use of DME as indigenous substitute for LPG
India's National Chemical Laboratory is developing dimethyl ether, or DME, as a domestic cooking fuel alternative to LPG. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported fuel and save foreign exchange. DME can be used with existing LPG infrastructure. Scientists have developed a new catalyst and burner technology.
Indigenous alternative to LPG? Central lab looks to scale up DME pilot
Scientists said substituting LPG with DME would not require changes to existing infrastructure, including cylinders, gaskets, regulators, hoses or burners. DME can also be used independently with stoves specifically designed for it.
India accelerates to exascale: NSM 2.0 targets pre-exascale supercomputer by 2027-28
India's National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) has achieved key milestones under phase 1, deploying 37 indigenous supercomputers totalling 39 petaflops across institutions, with 10 more systems slated for completion by March 2026 using the homegrown Rudra servers. With this, the total compute power will become 95 petaflops, NSM mission director Hemant Darbari told ET.
Godavari Biorefineries and ICT Mumbai launch CO₂-to-DME technology pilot project
Godavari Biorefineries Limited has launched a pilot project converting industrial CO2 emissions into Dimethyl Ether (DME), a clean fuel and chemical feedstock.
Regulatory framework for methanol economy is in works: VK Saraswat
Addressing the media ahead of the two-day International Methanol Seminar & Expo on October 17-18, NITI Aayog’s member VK Saraswat said the government will soon put in place a regulatory mechanism to aid production, transportation and storage of methanol as it focuses on enhancing production of alternative fuels. The move is aimed at helping India reduce dependence on fossil fuels, save on cost and substantially reduce emissions as the country targets to be Net Zero by 2070, he said.
Budget 2024: Rs 10,000 cr rooftop solar boost for 10 million families
The move will lead to savings of Rs 15,000-18,000 annually for each household from free solar electricity and selling the surplus under the programme, FM Nirmala Sitharaman said. With rooftop solar, charging of electric vehicles will be facilitated as well, she said.
Cabinet okays Rs 8500 crore for coal gasification
The Union Cabinet approves a ₹8,500 crore viability gap funding scheme for coal gasification projects. The funding will be given in three categories, including grants for government-owned projects and bids for public and private companies. The scheme aims to produce synthetic natural gas, dimethyl ether, and ammonium nitrate from coal.
Chemically yours: 4 speciality chemical stocks with an upside potential of up to 56%
In the last five years many segments of the chemical and specialty chemical sector had been coming into focus. They stay in the limelight for some time, then as too much money chases them which makes their valuations move up sharply and then a long phase of consolidation. The list is based on upside estimated by the analysts, with the highest potential stock coming on the top of the list.
Policy in works to draw private sector into coal gasification
The policy, aimed at providing capital subsidy, tax exemption and assured availability of coal, could be ready in two months, a senior government official told ET.
Govt allows concession of 50 pc in revenue share for promotion of coal gasification
Coal gasification is considered a cleaner option compared to burning coal. Gasification facilitates the utilisation of the chemical properties of coal.
4 projects for coal to clean energy conversion to help achieve 100 MT coal gasification by 2030: Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi
Gasification of coal is a process in which coal is partially oxidated by air, oxygen, steam or carbon dioxide under controlled conditions to produce a fuel gas.
BHEL demonstrates tech to create methanol from coal
This in-house capability will assist India's coal gasification mission and coal-to-hydrogen production for Hydrogen Mission, NITI Aayog member V K Saraswat said. The statement said after achieving this feat BHEL is further developing in -house some critical processes such as catalytic conversion of syngas to methanol.
The clue to India's future fuel is in your tea cup
Tea-estates are using methanol burners to dry tea leaves that add colour and flavour to your cuppa every morning.
National Policy on Biofuels 2018: Here are key things you should know
Adopting biofuels as an alternative source of energy can significantly improve farmers’ income, generate employment opportunities, reduce imports, augment waste to wealth creation, etc.
Nitin Gadkari pushes for leapfrogging into methanol economy
The government's key think tank, NITI Aayog is seriously exploring about deploying methanol as a possible way to achieve energy independence for India.
Dharmendra Pradhan asks PSUs to invest in startups
"ONGC has already offered Rs 100 crore for startups. Can we create a synergy in innovation and this kind of startup fund?" asked Dharmendra Pradhan.
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