Bio-Diesel

To reduce dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate climate change, India has implemented a biodiesel blending mandate. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas notified the National Policy on Biofuels in 2018, setting targets for blending biodiesel with diesel.

Key Provisions:

  1. Blending Targets: 5% biodiesel blending with diesel by 2030.
  2. Intermediate Targets: 2% blending by 2022, 3% by 2025, and 5% by 2030.
  3. Feedstocks: Focus on non-food feedstocks like waste cooking oil, agricultural waste, and algae.

Bio-Diesel @ BCL

BCL always promoted maize production in the country for ethanol production and are now leading the way in establishing a state-of-the-art Bio Diesel manufacturing unit at its Bathinda Distillery. In a move poised for future growth, it has undertaken the initiative to establish a 75KLPD Biodiesel plant in fiscal year 2024-25.

Cost-Effective Scalability Implementation Benefits Challenges Ultimate Goal
Cost-Effective:

This plant will utilize maize oil extracted during ethanol production from maize to produce Bio-Diesel. This strategic move will streamline the processes, bolster efficiency and further add value to maize ethanol.

Scalability:

Company has ample land bank near its existing distillery at Bathinda and the Bio-Diesel production can be scaled up along with the increase in ethanol production from Maize as it will be using maize oil to produce Bio-Diesel which effectively is by product of ethanol production.

Implementation:
  1. Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs): Responsible for blending and distribution.
  2. Biofuel Suppliers: Registered with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Benefits:
  1. Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions: By up to 12%.
  2. Energy Security: Diversifying fuel sources.
  3. Rural Employment: Through feedstock collection and processing.
Challenges:
  1. Feedstock Availability: Securing sustainable, non-food feedstocks.
  2. Infrastructure: Upgrading existing infrastructure for biodiesel handling.
  3. Cost: Higher production costs compared to fossil fuels.
Ultimate Goal:

India's biodiesel blending mandate aims to decarbonize the transportation sector, enhance energy security, and promote sustainable development. As per the latest data the blending was only 0.7% as opposed to the government target.

Bio Diesel Unit Photos (October 2024)

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