In India, biofuels are seen as a key factor in sustainable development. India’s biofuels experts believe that the sector has huge potential for agriculture. It emphasises the importance of research and development to overcome barriers and realise the potential of biofuels.
Ramakrishna YB, an expert at the working group on biofuels under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, presented an overview of current policies, opportunities, and prospects for biofuels in India and showed two films on biofuels and carbon capture research.
Biofuels derived from renewable resources are considered a clean and sustainable source of energy. It helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which is particularly important in the climate crisis.
In India, biofuels and green hydrogen are playing a central role in the energy transition. The country is aiming for zero emissions by 2070 and 50 per cent coverage of electricity needs from renewable sources by 2030.
Recent Posts
Refined petroleum product export rose 12% in October
Tata Steel becomes India’s first to use biochar for greener steel production
$100 mn government investment to boost green growth in marine and offshore energy
ORIX to conduct a sea trial using biofuel in the owned vessel
Towngas, CPN sign green methanol distribution MoU
Vedanta Aluminium signs pact with GAIL for supply of natural gas
HMM introduces South Korea’s first LNG-powered vessels
NGEL inks pact with NREDCAP in Andhra for RE projects