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India eyes cheaper, greener jet fuel via agricultural waste and green hydrogen

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India faces a significant aviation fuel security risk due to its reliance on imports, particularly highlighted by potential disruptions like the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A new analysis suggests that by combining abundant agricultural residue with the world's cheapest green hydrogen, India could produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at costs lower than traditional jet fuel. This strategy, termed Power-and-Biomass-to-Liquids (PBtL) SAF, could not only reduce import dependence and mitigate price volatility but also address severe air pollution issues stemming from agricultural waste burning. AI

IMPACT Could significantly reduce aviation's climate impact and bolster energy security by leveraging abundant domestic resources for fuel production.

RANK_REASON Analysis of a new strategy for sustainable aviation fuel production with significant economic and environmental implications for India. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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India eyes cheaper, greener jet fuel via agricultural waste and green hydrogen

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Daniel Esposito, Contributor ·

    India’s Fuel Security Risk Is A Billion-Dollar Aviation Fuel Opportunity

    India's ultra-cheap solar and agricultural waste could combine with green hydrogen to produce sustainable aviation fuel cheaper than oil-based jet fuel within a decade.

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