India sets plans to introduce biofuels in its gas mix
India 
NEW DELHI, November 28, 2023 – India has set plans to begin blending compressed biogas with gas to cut down on natural gas imports, the government announced on Saturday.
Mandatory phasing will begin at 1% for use in automobiles and households from April 2025 and will increase to around 5% by 2029.
India is one of the world’s largest importers of natural gas, with almost half of its consumption fulfilled by international shipments.
The government also aims to have 1% sustainable aviation fuel in all aircraft turbine fuel by 2027 and 2% by 2028.
India aims to have net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.
Read our latest insights on:
More content from India
Experience brings business in Kuwait
INTERVIEW
Latest news and features
Sign up to receive our newsletter and energy event alerts and receive free access to The Oil & Gas Year Nigeria 2020