Consider the following statements
- The National Biofuel Policy (NBP) 2018 has a target of 20% ethanol blending in petrol and 5% of bio-diesel by 2030.
- A drop in fuel is one that can be utilized in vehicles without any modifications in the conventional engine systems.
Select the correct statement.
Explanation:
The goal of the National Biofuel Policy (NBP) 2018 is to enable availability of biofuels in the market thereby increasing its blending percentage. An indicative target of 20% blending of ethanol in petrol and 5% blending of biodiesel in diesel is proposed by 2030. This goal is to be achieved by:
- reinforcing ongoing ethanol/biodiesel supplies through increasing domestic production
- setting up Second Generation (2G) bio refineries
- development of new feedstock for biofuels
- creating suitable environment for biofuels and its integration with the main fuels.
A drop-in fuel is a synthetic and completely interchangeable substitute for conventional petroleum-derived hydrocarbons (gasoline, jet fuel, and diesel), meaning it does not require adaptation of the engine, fuel system or the fuel distribution network.
- The NBP 2018 defines drop-in fuels as any liquid fuel produced from Biomass, agri-residues, wastes such as Municipal Solid Wastes (MSW), Plastic wastes, Industrial wastes etc. which meets the Indian standards for MS, HSD and Jet fuel, in pure or blended form, for its subsequent utilization in vehicles without any modifications in the engine systems and can utilize existing petroleum distribution system.
Hence both statements are correct.
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