Page 2 - Biofuel

Gas to biofuels: India's demand sets agenda for global energy business

Country commits to increasing LNG imports as it separately invests in clean energy

India considers curbing ethanol production to tackle sugar shortages

Authorities are studying a proposal to restrict the use of sugar-cane juice to produce biofuel for the current season, according to people familiar with the matter

BIS developed 9 standards for biofuels, working on paraffinic green diesel

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on Monday said it has developed as many as nine standards on biofuels, and is in the process of developing a standard on paraffinic (green) diesel. BIS Director General Pramod Kumar Tiwari said, these standards will significantly complement the objectives of Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA), the multilateral forum announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 leaders' summit held recently in the national capital. "We are committed to support this path breaking initiative of the government through development of relevant Indian Standards and necessary quality parameters/performance specifications," he said in a statement. He said development of standard on paraffinic (green) diesel, that is derived from second generation (2G) feedstock, is also under progress. BIS is a national standards body of India that works under the aegis of the Food and Consumer Affairs Ministry. According to the BIS, the USA, Brazil, and India are the major producers

TMS Ep525: Women in economy, biofuel push, PSU stocks, Five Eyes alliance

Why don't Indian women have a fair share in the economy? Are Indian OEMs shying away from the biofuel push? Can the rally in PSU stocks run out of steam? What is the Five Eyes alliance? Answers here

Hurdles in biofuel use: Few vehicles, weak ethanol-blended petrol rollout

Last week, Union Ministers had called for quick adoption of biofuels in the transportation sector

Global Biofuel Alliance can turn India into export hub for SAF: Puri

India has enough feedstock, 1 percent blend will benefit 5 lakh farmers, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri told Business Standard

Global Biofuel Alliance a key step under India's leadership: President

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the Global Biofuel Alliance launched during the recently concluded G20 summit is an important step taken under India's leadership after the International Solar Alliance, noting that new and renewable sources will help in making the country self-reliant in the energy sector. Murmu was addressing the Gujarat assembly here after inaugurating its National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) project. She said the entire world is experiencing the negative effects of climate change and global warming, mainly caused by the use of fossil fuels. "To tackle this situation, G20 nations under India's presidency have agreed to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases by 43 per cent by 2030. This resolution by G20 nations is significant because the contribution of G20 nations in the total emission is nearly 80 per cent," Murmu said. "Use of fossil fuels plays a key role in polluting the environment. That is the reason why we should promote new and renewable energ

G20 Summit: Global Biofuels Alliance to act as a counter to Opec, says Puri

Acting as a counter to the OPEC grouping on biofuels, the GBA will help in advancing interests of large fossil fuel importers like India, the minister said

Sustainable growth: Voice of India in the G20 New Delhi Summit 2023

Rooted in India's call for sustainable growth, many initiatives call for environmental sustainability

Global Biofuel Alliance, UK-Middle-East economic corridor launched at G20

GBA becomes the third multilateral initiative launched by the Central government

G20 Summit: Global Biofuel Alliance & other initiatives launched by India

Global Biofuel Alliance, G20 Satellite Mission for Environment and Climate Observation, and Green Credit Initiative among initiatives launched under India's G20 Summit presidency

G20 Summit 2023: What is the Global Biofuel Alliance launched today?

The main aim of GBA is to accelerate the transition to sustainable biofuels and reduce the world's dependence on traditional fossil fuels

G20: Global Biofuels Alliance to be launched to boost energy transition

India's proposal for setting up a Global Biofuels Alliance is likely to get through at the G20 summit with sources indicating that the new grouping may be launched on Saturday to help accelerate energy transition. A group photo of the G20 world leaders may take place on the first day of the summit on Saturday after it begins at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the two-day summit, sources said. The Global Biofuels Alliance, which the world's third biggest oil consumer wants to push during its G20 presidency, mirrors the International Solar Alliance (ISA) piloted by New Delhi and Paris in 2015 to bring clean and affordable solar energy within the reach of all. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told PTI in an exclusive interview that India's proposal for a global alliance on biofuels among members of the Group of 20 major economies will help accelerate sustainable biofuels deployment in support of the global energy transition. "Such alliances are aimed at creating options

BiofuelCircle collaborates with ISB to strengthen country's forest economy

Digital platform for biomass and biofuels BiofuelCircle has collaborated with Indian School of Business (ISB) to strengthen forest economy in the country. The collaboration aims to establish large-scale, efficient, and sustainable value chains in the bioenergy sector, utilizing forests as a reliable and eco-friendly source of raw materials, specifically selected non-timber forest products/seasonal forest products, a statement said. This partnership signifies the shared vision of BiofuelCircle and ISB to promote sustainable bioenergy and create sources of income for local communities. The collaboration shall combine community forest ownership, establish formal industry linkages and government partnerships to achieve this vision. ISB is currently implementing this initiative in three states across India. The pilots will serve as laboratories to develop a scalable and sustainable solution for procurement of forest-based industrial raw materials through multistakeholder partnerships ..

TMSEp487: Banking, Bharat Mandapam, markets, Global Biofuel Alliance

Why are Indian corporates so keen on banking? What makes Bharat Mandapam significant? Are the markets entering a consolidation phase? What is the Global Biofuel Alliance? Answers here

BiofuelCircle, PKC to provide non-agri biofuel sources to industry

BiofuelCircle has signed an agreement with Pune Knowledge Cluster (PKC) to provide access to non-agricultural sources of biofuels to industries. BiofuelCircle is the first digital marketplace for biomass and biofuels, while PKC is one of six science & technology clusters established by the office of the principal scientific adviser to the Government of India under The City Knowledge and Innovation Cluster Initiative. In a statement, BiofuelCircle said it "has signed an MoU with PKC for innovating alternatives to agri residue-based bio-energy. The objective is to develop projects that provide industries with access to non-agricultural sources of biofuels as alternatives." The initiative will augment the current sources of biofuels and help boost rural economy, rejuvenate degraded land and be an important step towards energy independence of the country, it said. As part of the agreement, the two organisations will work together towards setting up projects with large industrial ...

IMO adopts interim guidance on biofuels' use in shipping to cut emissions

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has adopted interim guidance on the use of biofuels and biofuel blends, a resolution vehemently pushed by India at a maritime environment protection conference here. The London-based IMO is a specialised agency of the United Nations which is responsible for measures to improve the safety and security of international shipping and to prevent pollution from ships. The interim guidance adopted on Thursday at the 80th Session of the Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the IMO stressed that biofuels that have been certified by an international certification scheme, meeting its sustainability criteria and provide a well-to-wake GHG emissions reduction of at least 65 per cent compared to the fossil fuels can be used in the shipping industry. With this guidance coming into effect, India has great potential to be developed as a biofuel hub of the world. "We, with our highly sustainable second-generation biofuel, are the leaders i

Indian Oil, Praj enter JV to advance biofuels production capacity in India

Various biofuels covered under the memorandum of understanding (MoU) include sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), ethanol, compressed biogas (CBG), biodiesel, and bio-bitumen

India's draft resolution on biofuels at MEPC referred to Working Group

India's draft resolution on biofuels at the 80th session of the MEPC of International Maritime Organisation was on Tuesday referred to the Working Group for its consideration and finalisation. The draft Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) resolution put forward a biofuel certified by the International Certification Scheme to confirm the sustainability aspects in the Life Cycle Assessment guidelines are being assigned a CO2 emission conversion factor as zero. The resolution is aimed at facilitating the uptake of biofuels and reducing GHG emissions and was taken up for discussion in the plenary on Tuesday. India welcomed the decision of the Chair to refer the draft resolution to the Working Group for its consideration and finalisation. "We believe India would be able to reason out our position on the need of this Resolution to encourage uptake of Biofuels," said Ajithkumar Sukumaran, Chief Surveyor-cum-Additional Directorate General, Ministry of Shipping, representing In

US blocks Indian draft resolution on biofuels at MEPC, demands discussions

The US on Monday became the only country to halt the adoption of a draft MEPC resolution on biofuel put forward by India on Monday at the MEPC session here, demanding further discussions on the matter prior to recommending it to a working group on air pollution and energy efficiency to finalise the resolution/circular. Sources told PTI that the US came up with the suggestion on Monday morning at the 80th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) without raising it in earlier deliberations when the vast majority of the group considered it an immediate requirement and to be considered further by the Intersessional Working Group on Air Pollution and Energy Efficiency Sources said the opposition raised by the US could be due to the fact that promoting bio-fuel as a drop in fuel could negatively impact the promotion of other green fuels such as Ammonia and Hydrogen, the fuels that the US is putting money on. India's draft MEPC resolution put forward a biofuel that is