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Q.

Consider the following statements:

1. Methanol is a low carbon, hydrogen carrier fuel produced from high ash coal, COfrom thermal power plants and natural gas.

2. ‘Methanol Economy’ programme has been launched with the objective of reducing India's oil import bill and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. 

3. The Methanol Economy programme has been launched by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation:

 ANSWER: (D)

  • Methanol is a low carbon, hydrogen carrier fuel produced from high ash coal, agricultural residue, CO2 from thermal power plants and natural gas. It is the best pathway for meeting India’s commitment to COP 21.
  • NITI Aayog's 'Methanol Economy' programme is aimed at reducing India's oil import bill, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and converting coal reserves and municipal solid waste into methanol.
  • NITI Aayog’s road map for Methanol Economy
  • Substitute 10% of Crude imports by 2030, by Methanol alone
  • 20MT of methanol annually can be produced @ Rs. 19 a litre 2025 by using Indian High Ash coal, Stranded gas, and Biomass

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