Rajasthan first state to implement new national biofuels policy

In India, Rajasthan has become the first state to implement the new biofuels policy launched by the national government in May where it will focus on increasing oilseed production for biodiesel whereas much of the policy’s focus has heretofore been on ethanol from sugarcane and molasses to ease financial strains on the sugar industry. The state currently only has installed production capacity of eight metric tons per day. The state’s policy will also encourage the use of non-edible oils and used cooking oil for feedstocks.