IIT Guwahati develops tech to convert methane, carbon dioxide into eco-friendly biofuelResearchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a biological method to convert methane and carbon dioxide into biofuels using methanotrophic bac...
09 Dec, 2024, 04.03 PM IST
Indo-Danish firm turns agri waste into clean shipping fuel, promises to raise farm yieldsDecarbonising the highly polluting shipping sector has been a challenge. But now a company has successfully tested a technology that can ma...
10 Nov, 2024, 09.45 AM IST
Carbon removal needs to quadruple to meet climate goals, researchers sayNew policies are required to drive up demand for CDR, the authors said, with funding for new technologies falling since 2020. The $856 mill...
05 Jun, 2024, 09.46 AM IST
Keppel and AM Green to explore sustainable fuel production in South-east Asia, Middle EastThese sustainable fuels can serve as an environmentally sustainable alternative to fossil fuels to support the decarbonisation of heavy ind...
11 Dec, 2023, 01.57 PM IST
EU set to put greener aviation fuel in planesThe preliminary deal would see a minimum two percent of sustainable aviation fuel -- synthetic, biofuel, or recycled from waste gases and p...
27 Apr, 2023, 12.54 AM IST
Essar launches EET to invest $3.6 billion in energy transition in the UK and India“EET’s ambitious investment plans will not only help deliver the UK’s net zero ambitions and the enormous environmental benefits therein, b...
27 Feb, 2023, 01.38 PM IST
World Biofuel Day: PM Modi to dedicate 2G ethanol plant in Panipat to nationCreating an end-use for the agri-crop residue would empower farmers and provide an additional income generation opportunity for them. The P...
10 Aug, 2022, 07.53 AM IST
From jet fuel to clothes, microbes can help us recycle carbon dioxide into everyday productsWe need to find new ways to transform industrial manufacturing from being a carbon dioxide source to a carbon dioxide user.
25 Aug, 2021, 01.36 PM IST
They flew jets on seed oil. Next stop is the kitchenThe IIP is now working on ways to turn used cooking oil into biofuel for both jets and automobiles.
03 Sep, 2018, 11.21 AM IST
India can save $6 bn through ethanol-blended fuel: ReportThe National Policy on Bio-fuels has set a target of 20 per cent blending of biofuels, both for bio-diesel and bio-ethanol.
09 Dec, 2016, 09.13 PM IST
Researchers discover new cheap, better method to make biofuelsResearchers discovered that this new method purifies the carbon dioxide that is in power station flue gases by absorbing it into a liquid.
24 Jan, 2016, 04.36 PM IST
Costly Ethanol import likely to make petrol pricier by 4 rupeesDomestic production can only meet less than one-third of the biofuel requirement of oil companies.
28 May, 2013, 11.19 AM IST
- 26 countries join to protest EU’s aircraft carbon emission norms
UN aviation body, ICAO, and other non-EU states led by India have come together to protest against EU's proposal on carbon emissions.
03 Oct, 2011, 03.45 AM IST
- IATA asks nations to effectively invest in pro-environ tech
The International Air Transport Association has asked all countries to invest more effectively in environmental technologies.
25 May, 2008, 11.44 AM IST
- Virgin Atlantic flies jumbo jet powered by biofuel
Virgin Atlantic conducted the world's first commercial flight powered by biofuel on Sunday in an attempt to show that the fuel can produce ...
24 Feb, 2008, 06.54 PM IST
- New Zealand launches first commercial biofuel
New Zealand launched its first commercially available biofuel Wednesday.
01 Aug, 2007, 01.30 PM IST
- Little impact of rising flight traffic on air pollution
Even as there has been a 3% increase in air traffic globally, its impact on pollution seems to be under control.
13 Nov, 2006, 12.44 AM IST