#India carbon footprint
#bamboo commodities
#biofuels in India
#ethanol blending in gasoline
#Assam biorefinery
#NRL collaboration with Chempolis and Fortum
#bamboo as feedstock
#Numaligarh Refinery
#KPJ Reddy
#IISc research on biofuels
India is taking significant steps to minimize its carbon footprint by exploring alternative sources of energy. The country, being the third-largest global consumer and importer of oil, is actively seeking to reduce its crude oil consumption by transitioning to eco-friendly alternatives such as biofuels. One of the major initiatives in this direction is the increase in the blending of ethanol with gasoline to 20% by 2025. This move is aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting the use of cleaner energy sources.
In a pioneering effort to achieve this goal, India has developed the Assam biorefinery in collaboration with NRL and Finnish partners Chempolis and Fortum. This venture, developed at a cost of 40 billion rupees, marks the country’s pioneering use of bamboo as a feedstock for biofuels. The innovative use of bamboo as a feedstock not only promotes sustainability but also reduces the dependence on traditional sources of fuel.
The conversation between Manisha Gupta, Bhaskar Phukan, Managing Director of India’s Numaligarh Refinery, and KPJ Reddy, Prof-IISc, underscores the country’s commitment to embracing sustainable energy solutions. The collaboration between industry and academia in this endeavor highlights the multidisciplinary approach required to address the challenges of minimizing carbon footprint.
India’s efforts to minimize its carbon footprint using bamboo and other eco-friendly alternatives demonstrate the country’s proactive stance in combating climate change and promoting sustainable development. The innovative use of bamboo as a feedstock for biofuels sets a precedent for other countries to explore alternative sources of energy and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.
News Summery in points:
– India is transitioning to eco-friendly alternatives like biofuels to reduce crude oil consumption
– They aim to increase the blending of ethanol with gasoline to 20% by 2025
– The Assam biorefinery is using bamboo as a feedstock for biofuel production
– Collaboration with NRL and Finnish partners Chempolis and Fortum
