A Review of the National Biofuel Policy in India: A critique of the Need to Promote Alternative Feedstocks. Working Paper Series no. 34
Year: 2012
Type: book
Abstract: Energy is a critical input for economic growth and sustainable development in both developed \nand developing countries. The world’s energy requirement for transportation is met from nonrenewable \nfossil fuels. The sharp rise in crude oil prices from US$20 a barrel in 2002 to almost \nUS$100 (even touching US$140 before stabilizing at around US$80) has forced nations to \nseriously consider alternative energy sources that are renewable and non-polluting. In the face \nof shrinking supplies and rising demand, oil prices are expected to continue to rise. In addition, \ngrowing concerns about human-induced climate change, as evidenced by rising temperatures \nand environmental pollution, are further driving the impetus for non-polluting energy sources. One \nsuch source is ethanol from plant biomass/grain and biodiesel from processing edible and nonedible \nvegetable oils.
Authors: G Basavaraj, P P Rao, Ch Ravinder Reddy, A Ashok Kumar, P. Srinivasa Rao, B V S Reddy
Language: English
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1952147865