Environment & Ecology
In News: Petroleum Minister has stated that the level of ethanol blending in petrol in India has reached 9.99 per cent
Ethanol Blending
- India had targeted 10 per cent ethanol blending in petrol by the end of 2022 and 20 per cent blending by 2030
- But recently Government of India has advanced the target for 20% ethanol blending in petrol to 2025 from 2030
- The Centre has also targeted 5 per cent blending of biodiesel with diesel by 2030
Ethanol
- It is one of the principal biofuels, which is naturally produced by the fermentation of sugars by yeasts or via petrochemical processes such as ethylene hydration
- The ethanol blending programme is aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on crude oil imports, cutting carbon emissions and boosting farmers’ incomes.
- The Centre has also announced an additional duty of Rs 2 per litre on unblended fuels starting October to incentivise blending
Source: Indian Express
Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Is it possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry? (2017)
- Production of algae based biofuels is possible in seas only and not on continents
- Setting up and engineering the algae based biofuel production requires high level of expertise/ technology until the construction is completed
- Economically viable production necessitates the setting up of a large scale facilities which may raise ecological and social concerns
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3