At the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024 in Davos, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri delved into crucial discussions concerning sustainable aviation fuels, 2nd generation biofuels and compressed bio gas, and others.
In a social media post on platform X, Minister Puri shared insights from his meeting with Brian Sikes, Chairman, President & CEO of Cargill Inc in Davos.
Minister Puri’s post read,”Happy to meet Mr Brian Sikes, Chairman, President & CEO @Cargill Inc in Davos. He expressed excitement in India’s quest towards sustainable fuel under the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi Ji & India’s focus on production of Biofuels. Invited Cargill to join the Global Biofuels Alliance & also participate in India Energy Week 2024 during February 2024 in Goa. We had an interesting discussion on opportunities in India for producing sustainable aviation fuels, 2nd generation biofuels and compressed bio gas.”
Happy to meet Mr Brian Sikes, Chairman, President & CEO @Cargill Inc in Davos. He expressed excitement in India’s quest towards sustainable fuel under the visionary leadership of PM @narendramodi Ji & India’s focus on production of Biofuels.
Invited Cargill to join the Global… pic.twitter.com/yOYGUG4NxC
— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) January 16, 2024
Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA), launched by PM Narendra Modi at G20 Summit in New Delhi, is gaining momentum & inspiring industry leaders, entrepreneurs around the world. The GBA is a consortium of governments, international organizations, and industries, introduced as an initiative by India during its presidency of the G20. Its core purpose is to unite the most significant consumers and producers of biofuels to drive the development and deployment of biofuels.
The alliance aims to boost demand and technology transfer for the production of biofuels and to enhance trade. It is seen as a way for India to cut its import dependence on fuel and to reduce its carbon emissions. The alliance, which is being conceptualized by India, have the United States and Brazil as its founding members.
23 countries and 12 international organizations have already agreed to join the alliance.
