COP28: Burj Khalifa lights up with Global Biofuels Alliance

India showcased its rapid progress in the field of global biofuels at the United Nations Climate Conference (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During the ongoing conference, the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, was lit up with Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) and displayed how it will be helpful.

The alliance has expanded rapidly since its inception, with 22 countries agreeing to join.

A dazzling display on the World’s collective quest towards green energy transition through #GlobalBiofuelsAlliance lights up Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building,

India has shown the way in driving global climate action with launch of #GlobalBiofuelsAlliance by PM… pic.twitter.com/0itVRxjh3E

— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) December 4, 2023

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, under the visionary leadership of Shri Hardeep S. Puri ji, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, had also organized a compelling Industry Roundtable titled “Industry Perspectives on Expectations from the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)” at the GBA Pavilion, COP28 UAE. The event provided a unique opportunity for industry leaders to engage in a dialogue on the interface between GBA and the global biofuels industry, with a focus on propelling increased global biofuels deployment.

The esteemed roundtable, chaired by Minister Hardeep S. Puri, emphasized the pivotal role the industry will play in achieving the objectives of the Alliance. Discussions centered around key issues crucial to the advancement of biofuels adoption, including challenges, global best practices, the role of GBA in overcoming obstacles, key priorities for GBA in the initial phase, and an engagement model for promoting industry participation at GBA.