Maize to be procured by govt at MSP to Meet biofuel requirements

The Indian government has approved a plan to purchase maize at federally fixed minimum support prices (MSP) and increase its production to meet the country’s growing demand for biofuels. Maize, also known as corn, is crucial for ethanol production, which is blended with petrol, and serves as a significant component in poultry feed. This strategic

India to showcase biofuels at COP28 summit

India intends to showcase the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) at the upcoming UN Climate Conference (COP28) in the UAE. Launched with India, the US and Brazil as its founding members at the G20 Summit held in New Delhi in September, the GBA has rapidly expanded, drawing participation from 22 countries. Despite its growth, the alliance

Wärtsilä signs electrification and integration services agreement

Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a strategic partnership agreement to provide its Fleet Electrification and Systems Integrator Services for a project to build the first zero-emission high speed ferries in the USA. The fully electric vessels will be built for San Francisco’s Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), the operator of the San Francisco Bay Ferry

Biofuel for energy security

One of the key aspects of India’s climate strategy is the pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070. Given that energy production is a major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, focusing on cleaner and more sustainable energy sources is paramount. Fortunately, India is blessed with abundant biomass resources, positioning the country favourably for sustainable

Vitol targets Singapore biofuel growth

Vitol is strengthening its position in Asia’s expanding biofuel market, with the delivery of specialised bunker barges to Singapore in 2024. From early next year, Vitol through its wholly-owned subsidiaries V-Bunkers and Vitol Bunkers will be able to offer a range of biofuel blends, from B24, B30 and even up to B100 if customers request

Biofuels vs synthetic fuels

Biofuels face several challenges that raise skepticism about their viability as a sustainable energy source. One of the primary concerns is the inherent inefficiency of photosynthesis, which operates at a mere 1% efficiency. This limitation is further compounded by the seasonal nature of plant growth, meaning that biomass is not available throughout the year in

BSI releases 9 standards for biofuels

India’s national standards body, The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), released standards on Biofuels. Biofuels which are produced from biomass used to blend with fossil fuels to reduce emissions. India has a target to blend 20 per cent ethanol biofuels into its fossil fuels used in transportation and save the state’s exchequer from importing crude

BiofuelCircle helps manufacturers, industries reduce carbon footprint

BiofuelCircle has created a digital platform to help large industries and manufacturers replace fossil fuels with briquettes and pellets made from agricultural waste. BiofuelCircle, a Pune-based startup operates an app that is an online marketplace for an unusual kind of product – briquettes, i.e. blocks of compressed agricultural residue, such as mustard husk, groundnut shells,

Several challenges ahead for Global Biofuel Alliance

On the sidelines of the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA), an initiative to bring together governments, international organizations such as the World Bank and industry to facilitate greater adoption of biofuels. These include the biggest consumers and producers of biofuels. Biofuels have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas

HMM targets to have 10% of fuel mix coming from biofuels

HMM, South Korea’s flagship line, intends to have as much as 10% of its fuel mix coming from biofuels by 2026. HMM announced today that it conducted another trial use of a sustainable marine biofuel on its 6,400 teu containership HMM Tacoma calling in Busan. This marine biofuel consists of 30% biodiesel derived from used