The government announced on Wednesday that the export of biofuel from special economic zones and export-oriented units is permitted for both fuel and non-fuel purposes if the biofuel is generated using imported feedstock. On August 28, 2018, the government implemented export limitations on biofuels, just days after imposing similar curbs on imports.
Both the export and import of biofuels require a license. Ethyl alcohol, petroleum oil, and oils derived from bituminous materials, bio-diesel, and mixes are examples of biofuels.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has updated the 2018 notification "to the extent that export of biofuel from special economic zones/export oriented units are permitted for both fuel and non-fuel purposes without any restrictions when produced using only imported feedstock."
India's national biofuel program includes an ambitious biofuel agenda. The center's goal is to attain 20% ethanol blending in gasoline by 2025-26.
The original target date for achieving 20% blending was 2030. The aim of 10% ethanol blending in gasoline was met in June of last year, well ahead of the scheduled November 2022 deadline. Get
export import data for biofuels
However, the Special economic zones and export-oriented units are meant specifically for export purposes.
