NITI Aayog to launch the International Methanol Seminar and Expo
International Methanol event will pave the way for a Sustainable Energy future
NITI Aayog is set to host the
Second International Methanol Seminar and Expo 2024, a two-day event on the 17th – 18th October
2024 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. This is the second major seminar in
the Methanol Economy Programme by the NITI Aayog. Methanol Economy in India was
started in September 2016 when NITI Aayog, in collaboration with Methanol
Institute, USA, organized the first seminar. After 8 years, NITI Aayog is
organizing the Seminar and Expo to highlight all the progress of projects,
products and R&D initiatives related to Methanol production, application,
and allied technological developments in the world.
The seminar will be a comprehensive platform for
discussions on the methanol economy, bringing together global experts, industry
leaders, policymakers, and researchers. The key focus of the Seminar would be
to highlight the role of Methanol in the world energy transition and the rise
of Methanol as a low-carbon fuel in green shipping. NITI Aayog is partnering
with Methanol Institute, USA, as the Knowledge Partner. Government of India
through various Departments supported various R&D projects in Indian high
ash coal to methanol, DME production, conversion of diesel engines to operate
on 100% Methanol and Methanol blends in Diesel (MD15) and Methanol blended
petrol. The government is also promoting work in methanol cooking and process
heating applications.
This event is not just limited to discussions; an
exciting Methanol Expo will also run alongside the seminar, showcasing
cutting-edge technologies and innovations in methanol production, storage, and
utilization. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with leading
global companies and organizations, explore the latest advancements, and
witness first-hand how methanol is set to revolutionize industries like
transportation, shipping, power generation, and more.
Key Indian Industries like Kirloskar, Ashok Leyland,
Volvo Penta, FCTecNrgy, Wesman Thermal process, METFUEL, Thermax, BHEL, NTPC
and Defence labs like NMRL have developed 100% Methanol buses, trucks, LCVs,
gensets, fuel cell and reformed based energy applications, boilers, gas
turbines and other cutting-edge applications. The entire array of products and
technologies will be on display at the Expo.
The seminar comes at a critical time as India advances
its vision of a methanol economy. Methanol, a versatile fuel that can be produced
from a wide range of domestic feedstocks, including biomass, coal, and
renewable sources, is positioned to play a crucial role in India’s clean energy
transition.
As India seeks to meet its COP commitments and align with
global sustainability goals, the International Methanol Seminar will focus on
key themes such as:
• Methanol as a clean alternative fuel for transportation,
shipping, and power generation.
• Sustainable production and scaling of methanol
technologies, emphasizing local production to enhance energy security.
• Global
partnerships and innovation exchanges that foster international collaboration
on methanol advancements.
Speakers from about a dozen countries will be in full
participation through both physical and virtual modes.
The International Methanol Seminar 2024 promises to be a
landmark event, offering a platform for ground breaking discussions and
collaborative efforts to propel India and the world toward a sustainable,
methanol-powered future.