Date: Thursday, 29 April 2021
Time: 11:45 - 12:45 CEST
Session code IDO.2
Bioeconomy Advances in India
Overcoming the Supply Chain Barrier to Scalable Deployment of Biofuels in India
Short Introductive summary
Effective ways to decarbonise Planet Earth are essential for mitigating the pace, extent and impact of climate change. Towards this end, it is imperative to maximise utilisation of renewable resources. The energy required for transportation, and the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions thereof, are of special concern. E-mobility is gaining importance for short-distance transportation whereas long-haul modes, whether on land, sea or air still need significant alternate options. Natural gas, albeit significantly less adverse in terms of lifecycle GHG impact than coal or petroleum, is nonetheless a fossil fuel. All major fuels in use today require the presence of organic carbon in the structure, for which biomass - broadly construed to mean carbonaceous matter derived from currently or recently living organisms - is the only renewable source category.
Presenter
Anjan RAY
Former Director CSIR - Indian Institute of Petroleum, Analytical Sciences Dpt.
Presenter's biography
Dr. Anjan Ray, with 3 decades of experience in Chemical and Energy sectors, most recently served as Director, CSIR-Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun from November 2016 to April 2023. His professional interests have spanned fields as diverse as fuels, surfactants, lubricants and sustainability.
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Co-authors:
T. Bhaskar, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), INDIA
B. B Krishna, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), INDIA
Y.S. Reddy, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), INDIA
Session reference: IDO.2.3