Fuelling India’s future with bioenergy
Although India can produce reliable, cost-effective and environmentally sustainable bioenergy to meet its energy demand, progress has been slow. Implementing a few key action plans centred around the market
Biofuels
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Air quality impacts of biodiesel in the United States
Although the majority of the on-road vehicle fleet in the United States is fueled by gasoline, diesel combustion makes up an overwhelming share of vehicle air pollution emissions. Air pollution emissions
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Opportunities for waste fats and oils as feedstocks for biodiesel and renewable diesel in Indonesia
Today, virtually all biodiesel in Indonesia is produced from palm oil. But as the government is seeking to increase biodiesel blending rates in the years ahead, this single feedstock might not be adequate
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Review of progress in production of non-conventional fuels with specific reference to bio-fuels: Standing Committee on Petroleum & Natural Gas
The Standing Committee on Petroleum & Natural Gas present this sixth report on the subject “Review of Progress in Production of Non-Conventional Fuels with Specific Reference to Bio-Fuels”. Government
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Estimating sustainable aviation fuel feedstock availability to meet growing European Union demand
The European Union (EU) is considering ambitious alternative fuel policies to decarbonize aviation. However, it is critical that policymakers set realistic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) deployment goals
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Fueling flight: Assessing the sustainability implications of alternative aviation fuels
This working paper provides background and analysis to help identify how an effective policy for alternative aviation fuels could distinguish among fuels that can deliver deep greenhouse (GHG) reductions
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Emerging bioeconomy opportunities in Africa: A case study of Croton megalocarpus Hutch in Kenya
States in sub-Saharan Africa have begun to explore the benefits of expanding the bioeconomy and using various biofuels. This report examines the use of Croton megalocarpus Hutch in Kenya and its potential
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Alternative uses and substitutes for wastes, residues, and byproducts used in fuel production in the United States
Policymakers aiming to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels are interested in supporting fuels derived from wastes and residues to avoid the significant indirect land use change
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Forest bioenergy and Canada’s Clean Fuels Standard: Potential carbon impacts
This report assesses the potential land use and climate impacts due to an increased demand of wood for bioenergy in Canada following the implementation of the expected Clean Fuels Standard and other climate
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Charcoal traders go to Uganda after Kenya ban
Kenya's ban on logging two years ago has seen charcoal traders flock to Uganda, which has now become the main source of the fuel, further putting a strain on the country’s dwindling forest cover. Kenya
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Country’s first biofuel aircraft flagged off from Doon
Dehradun: Turmeric is known for its bright yellow colour. But on Monday morning, Haldi — name of a SpiceJet Q400 turboprop — coloured Indian skies green by becoming the first aircraft with passengers to