The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Indian Maritime Biofuel Landscape and Scientific Advancements

India targets net-zero emissions for its shipping sector by 2070 and major ports by 2047. The 2022 marine fuel consumption was 1.24 million tonnes, projected to reach 1.43 million tonnes by 2030. Biofuel blend trials (B20-B50) showed 80-90% CO2 emission reductions. India’s bio-economy grew 16-fold to $165.7 billion by 2024. New guidelines permit biofuels, with flash points not less than 60°C, and emphasize sustainability certification, facilitating adoption of bio-methanol and biobutanol.