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Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA)
What are
Biofuels?
Commonly used as a blending component in gasoline and can be used as a fuel for vehicles in its pure form
Example: Ethanol, Biodiesel, Biogas
Renewable energy derived from organic materials, such as plants, crops, and agricultural waste.
Global Biofuel
Alliance (GBA)
Jointly initiated by India and France in 2015
Focus on promoting international collaboration and cooperation to encourage the acceptance and utilization of biofuels
Draws inspiration from the International Solar Alliance (ISA
Members: Brazil, US, and India
A crucial priority under India’s G20 Presidency
Significance
of GBA
GBA offer transformative opportunities for economic growth, rural development, energy self-sufficiency
The alliance aims to accelerate the adoption of sustainable biofuels.
Reducing dependence on conventional hydrocarbons and calls for increased production by the OPEC+
Challenges to
such alliance
Technology and Infrastructure Gaps
Impact on Food Production and Land Use
Competing Interests and Priorities
Financial and Resource Constraints
Diverse National Policies and Regulations
India’s Biofuel
Achievements
Compressed bio-gas (CBG) derived from waste through the Sustainable Alternative towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT)
India aims to achieve a blending rate of 12% by 2022-23
and a goal of 20% blending by 2025
India aims to install 5,000 CBG plants across the country by 2024
2020-21, India produced 4.08 billion litres of ethanol
India conducted its first commercial passenger flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend
India aims to achieve a 1% SAF blend in jet fuel by 2025
Global response
Saudi has not favored
Production cuts globally aim to hike global price
Brazil expressed support for the GBA
China openly opposed the idea at Srinagar meet
Way forward
Facilitate Technology Transfer and Knowledge Sharing
Support Research and Development
Standardize Biofuel Sustainability Criteria
Promote Investment and Funding
Establish Clear Objectives and Targets