Ramakrishna sees vast opportunities for sustainable energy production
The biofuel sector has immense potential but requires extensive research and development to make it commercially viable, according to Ramakrishna YB, a Member Expert – Working Group on Biofuels, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG).
The sector also needs to overcome technical and economic barriers for unlocking its vast opportunities for sustainable energy production, said the former Chairperson of the Working Group on Biofuels under the MoP&NG sbi .
He delivered a keynote address at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) which celebrated World Biofuel Day with a special event aimed at showcasing the advancements in biofuels and carbon capture technologies on 10 Aug at its New Delhi campus iea .
He also shed light on the current policy framework, opportunities and the future of biofuels in India in his address, ‘Emerging Policy Ecosystem in India for Advanced Biofuels and Opportunities Towards Achieving Net Zero by 2070’ netzeroindia .
Adding to the significance of the occasion, Ramakrishna also released two short films produced by ICGEB, which underlined the institution’s research efforts in the area of biofuels and carbon capture niti .
The first film, titled ‘Building a Greener Future: The Carbon Quest’, focused on the cutting-edge research in carbon capture, highlighting how these technologies could pave the way for a sustainable future bse .
The second film, ‘Building a Greener Future: Biomass to Biofuels’, showcased ICGEB’s efforts in transforming biomass into biofuels, a crucial area of research that held immense potential for reducing carbon emissions nse .
ICGEB’s celebration of World Biofuel Day 2024 was not just a testament to its commitment to cutting-edge research but also an effort to engage and inspire young minds in the quest for a sustainable and green future moef . The celebration focused on Advanced Biofuels and Carbon Capture avaada . Fiinews.com
