(a) whether any study has been conducted about the alternative of diesel being used in the world for public transport system;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not the reasons therefor?
(a) whether any study has been conducted about the alternative of diesel being used in the world for public transport system;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRIMATI SUMITRA MAHAJAN)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b)&(c)IOC R&D is presently conducting studies related to the use of ethanol as a blending component for diesel fuel. In addition, work is also being done with respect to production and utilisation of bio-diesel as a blending component with diesel.