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BioFuels & BioDiesels

BioFuels & BioDiesels. Biodiesels is the main story and cultivation of oilseeds is the main challenge. Biofuels: Two Types. Ethanol and Biodiesel. Both are used as blends with petroleum diesel Ethanol is alcohol fuel derived from sugarcane, wheat, corn and biomass,

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BioFuels & BioDiesels

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  1. BioFuels & BioDiesels Biodiesels is the main story and cultivation of oilseeds is the main challenge

  2. Biofuels: Two Types • Ethanol and Biodiesel. • Both are used as blends with petroleum diesel • Ethanol is alcohol fuel derived from sugarcane, wheat, corn and biomass, • Biodiesel is made from natural oils such as animal fats or vegetable oils. Why use bio fuels? 1. The use of bio fuels leads to lower GHG emissions. 2. Bio fuels are renewable • What are the considerations in the choice between ethanol and bio-diesel? • Compatibility? 100% Biodiesel can work in any diesel generated engines. • Costs? Biodiesels are more expensive • What is the energy needed to produce? Biodiesels relatively produce more energy than ethanol

  3. Ethanol: Two generations • First generation : derived from starch or sugar • Second generation: derived from non food crops, biomass, wood, wood chips, stems, stalks, grass … • Also known as cellulosic ethanol • Involves breaking down cellulose in woody fibers to derive ethanol • Second generation is an improvement: • It does not compete with food production The possibility of converting waste to energy lies at the heart of the second generation

  4. What is bio diesel? • Biodiesel is derived from vegetable and animal oil/fats: • Alcohol is added and glycerine is removed (the process is called transesterification) • Sources of bio-diesel: • Palm seed, soybean, peanut oil, jethropha seed, castor, rapeseed oil • Different sources are used in different countries • Advantages of biodiesel • Lower pollutant emission • Net Carbon dioixide emission reductions

  5. Straight Vegetable Oil (SVO) • SVO is obtained from crushing oil bearing seeds • It is like pure vegetable oil, just like what you use to cook with. • Biodiesel is derived from SVO • SVO cannot run in diesel engines without modification • Biodiesel can The distinction is important as in India SVO can help run diesel pumpsets and DG sets Mahindra has been working on a tractor engine which uses SVO This means that in India local communities can both generate and use SVO.

  6. Oilseeds in India Karanj (Pongamia) Neem Castor Jatropha Mahua (Madhuca)

  7. Biodiesel source: considerations • Competiting use • Food/non food? • Yield: • Agricultural yield? • Conversion ratio? • Land & Climate • Can it grow on arid/semi arid land? • What is the water requirement (irrigation/rainfall) year • Time • How long does it take to deliver oilseeds?

  8. Standalone Bio Fuels Companies * A New Ventures Portfolio company

  9. Standalone Bio Fuels Companies * A New Ventures Portfolio company

  10. Larger companies diversifying into Biofuel Other companies reportedly exploring this space: Ruchi Soya, Shiva Distillers, Dharani Sugars and Chemicals Limited ,

  11. Global Companies in Indian Biofuels • Mission Biofuels • Australian company • Headquartered in Mumbai • Main business: Jatrpha cultivation/wind mill operation • Refinery coming up in Orissa • D1 Oils • London based company • R&D in Coimbatore • Expanding thru JVs • Williamson Magor: Eastern India • Mohan Breweries: Southern India

  12. Indian Oil Companies: Biodiesel forays

  13. NGOs in BioDiesel in India • GOGVIP • established by Mr. Gulabrao Kale, in August, 1998. • Operates in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. • Promoting the cultivation of jatropha among farmers • SUTRA • Brainchild of Dr.Udipi Shrinivasa (IISC Bangalore) • Operates in villages of Karnataka • Promoting pongamia among farmers

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