Biodiesel Sector Booms: Over 100 New Plants & Rs. 2,000 Crore Investment on the Horizon

The Biodiesel Association of India forecasts the establishment of over 100 new biodiesel plants in the current financial year

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This expansion is expected to attract an additional investment of Rs. 2,000 crore into the biodiesel sector

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Already, 61 biodiesel plants have been registered with oil marketing companies, marking a significant step in this growth trajectory

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These biodiesel production units are being strategically set up across southern states, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, and Rajasthan

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This expansion will boost the annual production capacity of biodiesel to an impressive 20 lakh tonnes

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From April 1 next year, a Finance Department notification mandates the sale of petrol and diesel mixed with biodiesel, signaling a shift towards more eco-friendly fuels

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Leading oil marketing companies like BPCL, HPCL, and IOCL already purchase 5-10 crore liters of biodiesel annually

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The industry's vision includes supplying a remarkable 100 crore liters of biodiesel annually in the near future, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy landscape

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The Biodiesel Association of India forecasts the establishment of over 100 new biodiesel plants in the current financial year

This expansion is expected to attract an additional investment of Rs. 2,000 crore into the biodiesel sector

Massive Investment Inflow

Already, 61 biodiesel plants have been registered with oil marketing companies, marking a significant step in this growth trajectory

Plant Registrations Underway

These biodiesel production units are being strategically set up across southern states, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, and Rajasthan

Nationwide Expansion

This expansion will boost the annual production capacity of biodiesel to an impressive 20 lakh tonnes

Scaling Up Production

From April 1 next year, a Finance Department notification mandates the sale of petrol and diesel mixed with biodiesel, signaling a shift towards more eco-friendly fuels

Fuel Revolution on the Horizon

Leading oil marketing companies like BPCL, HPCL, and IOCL already purchase 5-10 crore liters of biodiesel annually

Oil Giants Embrace Biodiesel

The industry's vision includes supplying a remarkable 100 crore liters of biodiesel annually in the near future, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy landscape

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