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

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,

Challenges for FCEVs in India

In 2020, India successfully tested its first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, developed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and KPIT. The vehicle used a low-temperature PEM fuel cell and achieved a range of 250 km per kilogram of hydrogen. The Union Ministry for Road Transport and Highways, along with Toyota Kirloskar Motor

TERI, Shell report calls India to develop low-carbon alternatives

A joint report by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Shell titled “India transforming to a net-zero emission energy system: A call to action to 2030” has highlighted the need for increasing electrification in ‘energy end use’ sectors and meeting electricity demand increasingly from non-fossil sources. These are among other measures that India should

EUs CBAM to hit aluminum sector in India

The EU’s implementation of the CBAM, aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, threatens India’s position as a leading low-cost aluminum producer due to its higher emission intensity compared to European counterparts. Indian aluminum manufacturers are taking steps to address GHG emissions, but CBAM’s implementation and growing capacities in Middle Eastern countries still pose challenges

Study shows CO2 emission from biofuels might exceed fossil fuels

Before bioenergy can contribute towards climate-related goals, the team has argued that international agreements must ensure the protection of forests and other natural lands by introducing carbon pricing.

Fossil fuel players asserting natural gas as the fuel of the future

The confidence in natural gas stems from a series of geopolitical events and market dynamics. Russia's invasion of Ukraine and subsequent energy crisis have prompted Europe to expedite efforts to reduce reliance on Russian fuel.

Subsidies worsening climate change, says World Bank

The World Bank has called on countries to use the money they spend on subsidising fossil fuels, agriculture, and fisheries to fight climate change instead

Musgrave to switch to HVO to power its fleet

HVO is a completely fossil-free biofuel made from waste, by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption from the food industry.

The role of fungi in absorbing carbon emissions

Now, new research shows this single group of fungi may quietly be playing a bigger role in storing carbon than we thought.