Which of the following statements is NOT correct with regards to Methanol ........

Everyday Science (PCS) Chemistry

Which of the following statements is NOT correct with regards to Methanol?

Methanol is a low carbon, hydrogen carrier fuel produced from high ash coal, agricultural residue, CO2 from thermal power plants and natural gas.

The fi rst Indigenously Designed High Ash Coal Gasi fi cation Based Methanol Production Plant has been opened in Hyderabad.

Methanol has substantially higher energy content than petrol and diesel, and hence it can replace both these fuels in the transport sector.

India’s 'Methanol Economy' programme is being led by NITI Aayog.

Methanol :

Methanol is a low carbon, hydrogen carrier fuel produced from high ash coal, agricultural residue, CO2 from thermal power plants and natural gas. It is the best pathway for meeting India’s commitment to COP 21 (Paris Agreement).
Methanol vis-a-vis-Petrol and Diesel: Although slightly lower in energy content than petrol and diesel, methanol can replace both these fuels in the transport sector (road, rail and marine), energy sector (comprising boilers, process heating modules, tractors and commercial vehicles) and retail cooking (replacing LPG [partially], kerosene and wood charcoal).
Blending of 15% methanol in gasoline can result in at least 15% reduction in the import of gasoline/crude oil. In addition, this would bring down GHG emissions by 20% in terms of particulate matter, NOx, and SOx, thereby improving the urban air quality.