The Air Force could save 10 crore litres of aviation turbine fuel each year 10 per cent if biofuel use is extended across its fleet.
Chief Minister Baghel says farming activity in the state was conducive to making fuel from rice, even sugarcane was in surplus and there would be no raw material crisis
Plans to fly the biofuel-powered transport aircraft over New Delhi during the Republic Day parade
These projects include a mega biofuel plant by SunLight Fuels spanning 90 acres in Sitapur, and costing Rs 15.5 bn
The road transport minister said that the use of biofuel would help in reducing oil import bill
Indian oil companies are investing in biofuel refineries to boost ethanol production from non-molasses sources such as agricultural residues
Around 5% of the volume of average British tank of petrol or diesel comes from biofuels at present
Both public and private sectors to participate in investment; govt expects biofuel business to touch Rs 50,000 cr by 2022