In a significant development for the renewable energy sector, India has officially signed the Host Country Agreement (HCA) with the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA), paving the way for the establishment of the Alliance’s Secretariat in India. The agreement was signed by Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Economic Relations) from the Ministry of External Affairs, and Pankaj Jain, Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, who is also the Interim Director General of the GBA.
Establishment of the Secretariat
Legal Status and Immunities
Launch of the Global Biofuels Alliance
Goals and Objectives
Membership Growth
Opportunities for Indian Experts
Alignment with National Vision
It is a fuel that is produced over a short time span from biomass, rather than by the very slow natural processes involved in the formation of fossil fuels, such as oil.
Different Generations of Biofuel
First generation
Second generation
Third generation
Fourth generation
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Why in the news? | India has officially signed the Host Country Agreement (HCA) with the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA), paving the way for the establishment of the Alliance’s Secretariat in India. |
Host Country Agreement (HCA) | – India has signed an HCA with the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA), allowing the GBA to establish its Secretariat in India. – The agreement grants the GBA legal status and immunities under the United Nations (Privileges and Immunities) Act of 1947. |
Establishment of the Secretariat | – The Secretariat will be staffed by a mix of Indian and international personnel to help promote biofuel development. |
Launch of the GBA | – The GBA was launched on September 9, 2023 during India’s G20 Presidency, initiated by India and eight other countries. |
Founding Members of GBA | – Includes Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Italy, Mauritius, Singapore, UAE, and USA. |
Goals and Objectives | – Promote global biofuel usage, address feedstock availability, and improve the biomass supply chain. – Focus on attracting investments in biofuel production, especially for clean cooking solutions. – Establish common technical standards for biofuels. |
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