Now 15% isobutanol added in diesel too! It is likely to be implemented this year! Nitin Gadkari’s statement

After India successfully experimented with blending ethanol in petrol, now there is a possibility of a big change in the diesel sector as well. Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari He has indicated that the government is seriously considering the proposal to mix up to 15 percent isobutanol in diesel. He believes that this decision, if implemented, can help strengthen India’s energy security and reduce dependence on fuel imports.

Over the years, India has gradually expanded ethanol blending in petrol. This resulted in saving of foreign exchange, reduction in pollution and new market for the farming sector. However, earlier attempts to mix ethanol with diesel were not very successful. So the government has now focused on isobutanol as an alternative biofuel.

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Isobutanol is a renewable alcohol fuel produced from biological sources. It can be produced from sugarcane, maize, agricultural residues and other biomass. According to experts, isobutanol has a higher energy value than ethanol and is more compatible with diesel, so it is less likely to affect engine performance.

Union Ministry of Road Transport Secretary V. Umashankar recently said that the results of ongoing research on isobutanol blending in diesel are “very encouraging”. Therefore, the possibility of announcing a mandatory mix policy in this regard is being expressed this year itself.

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Diesel consumption in India is almost double that of petrol. So blending even a small amount of biofuel into diesel can have a huge impact at the national level. This will reduce the cost of crude oil imports, reduce carbon emissions and boost the domestic biofuels industry.

Interestingly, this activity can also be beneficial for the rural economy. Increased demand for agricultural residues and biological raw materials can generate additional sources of income for farmers.

All in all, after petrol, now diesel also seems to be paving the way for biofuel blending. If the plan for 15 percent isobutanol blend materializes, it will be another milestone in India’s clean, self-reliant and sustainable energy strategy.