India allows restricted biofuel exports from export zones

In India, the government has lifted its restrictions on the export of biofuels for non-fuel purposes when they are produced in special economic zones and export-oriented units—under certain conditions—following outcry from producers when biofuel export was prohibited in August. The easing of restrictions was due to the realization that biofuels produced in those zones used imported feedstocks. Biodiesel exports rose to $5.36 million last year compared to $2.73 million the year prior. Biofuel imports in addition to exports are also restricted.