Union Minister launches a major futuristic PPP mode initiative for ‘Clean Energy’ with the full launch of “Mission Integrated Biorefineries” to accelerate Clean Energy solutions through Public-Private Alliances

What is the News?

The Union Minister of Science and Technology has announced the launch of the Integrated Biorefineries Mission.

What is the Integrated Biorefineries Mission?

Launched under Mission Innovation

Co-Led by: India and Netherlands

Aim: Develop and demonstrate innovative solutions to accelerate the commercialization of integrated biorefineries, with a target of replacing 10% of fossil-based fuels, chemicals and materials with bio-based alternatives by 2030. 

The mission is a PPP (Public Private Participation) mode initiative that unites countries, international organizations, the corporate sector, academic institutions and civil society to accelerate innovation for renewable fuels, chemicals, and materials for a low-carbon future.

Other Countries Involved in the Mission: The other countries involved are Brazil and Canada as core members and the European Commission and the United Kingdom as supporting members.

What are the other initiatives mentioned in the article?

Hydrogen Valley Platform: It is a global initiative to optimize the hydrogen demand and supply by onsite generation and utilization. The platform utilizes renewable resources effectively, and water in excess areas with geographical identity.

Note: DST has committed to facilitate the delivery of three clean hydrogen valleys in India by 2030.

National Funding Opportunity on Sustainable Aviation Fuels: It aims to support and conduct RD&D (Research, Development & Demonstration) to foster technological innovations in advanced biofuels for aviation applications. 

Three Material Acceleration Platforms(MAP): It has been set up by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). These platforms would leverage emerging capabilities in next-generation computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning and robotics to accelerate the pace of materials discovery up to 10 times faster.

Source: This post is based on the article “Union Minister launches a major futuristic PPP mode initiative for ‘Clean Energy’ with the full launch of “Mission Integrated Biorefineries” to accelerate Clean Energy solutions through Public-Private Alliance” published in PIB on 4th April 2022.