Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Biofuel Development Board (KSBDB) is exploring opportunities for technological collaboration with China to strengthen biofuel production and accelerate the adoption of green energy technologies in the state, ANI reported.
KSBDB Chairman S.E. Sudheendra discussed potential cooperation in biofuels and green technologies with Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihang during a meeting at the VIP lounge of Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.
Sudheendra highlighted Karnataka’s potential for biofuel production, its production capabilities and efforts to adopt environmentally friendly technologies and sustainable energy sources. He expressed the state’s interest in collaborating with China on joint research and industrial development, given the country’s position in biofuel and renewable energy technologies.
He emphasised the need for international partnerships to increase ethanol and biodiesel production by utilising agricultural residues and biomass resources available in Karnataka.
Ambassador Xu Feihang welcomed the Karnataka government’s initiatives and underscored the importance of addressing climate change and expanding the use of clean energy. He assured the board of technical assistance, knowledge exchange and cooperation in developing environmentally friendly energy projects.
Bengaluru Rural Deputy Commissioner Anuradha and other senior officials of the board were also present at the meeting.
In an official statement, the board described the discussions as an important step towards strengthening Karnataka’s green economy and expanding its international partnerships in clean energy.
The meeting follows recent discussions between the KSBDB chairman and organisations from Bulgaria and Japan, reflecting the state’s efforts to build international cooperation and strengthen its position in the global clean energy sector, ANI stated.
