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flag Indian scientists created a domestic DME fuel tech from methanol, enabling cleaner, cheaper cooking fuel with major savings and environmental benefits.

flag Indian scientists at CSIR-NCL have developed a domestic technology to produce dimethyl ether (DME) from methanol using an indigenous catalyst, offering a cleaner, low-emission alternative to imported LPG. flag DME can be blended with LPG up to 20% and used in existing cooking infrastructure without modifications. flag A pilot plant producing 250 kg daily is operational, with plans for a 2.5-tonne-per-day demonstration unit within six to nine months. flag The technology enables low-pressure production and direct filling into LPG cylinders. flag Replacing 8% of LPG with DME could save India ₹9,500 crore annually in foreign exchange. flag The fuel can also be made from coal, biomass, or captured CO2, supporting energy security and climate goals. flag A flexible burner prototype has been tested in Bengaluru.

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