Progress of Biorefinery in India

Authors

  • P. Deepa Sankar School of Bio Sciences and Technology, VIT University, Vellore – 632 014, Tamil Nadu, India
  • M.A. Arabi Mohamed Saleh School of Bio Sciences and Technology, VIT University, Vellore – 632 014, Tamil Nadu, India
  • C. Immanuel Selvaraj School of Bio Sciences and Technology, VIT University, Vellore – 632 014, Tamil Nadu, India
  • V. Palanichamy School of Bio Sciences and Technology, VIT University, Vellore – 632 014, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Rebecca Mathew School of Bio Sciences and Technology, VIT University, Vellore – 632 014, Tamil Nadu, India

Keywords:

Biorefinery, biodiesel, bioenergy, Jatropha, Pongamia

Abstract

India is one among the world’s largest economies and its energy demand accounts for 3.5% of world’s commercial energy consumption. According to the International Energy Agency oil demand in India is expected to grow by a factor 2.2 by 2030, increasing the oil import dependency from 69% now to 91%. Rising energy prices and climate change are increasing the demand for biofuel production. The Planning Commission of India recommends replacing 20% of India’s diesel consumption mainly by non-edible Jatropha oil and Pongamia. Biorefinery could be one of the best solutions to overcome the problem. A review on the progress of biorefinery in India is attempted.

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Published

21-03-2013

How to Cite

Sankar, P. D., Mohamed Saleh, M. A., Selvaraj, C. I., Palanichamy, V., & Mathew, R. (2013). Progress of Biorefinery in India. Research in Biotechnology, 4(2). Retrieved from https://updatepublishing.com/journal/index.php/rib/article/view/2428

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2013)

Section

Review Article

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