Rice Straw to Methanol in India: Emissions & Feasibility

Rice straw biomass converted into methanol fuel in India for sustainable energy production

Utilizing abundant agricultural residues, this process achieves a low carbon footprint of approximately 0.347 kg CO₂e per kg of biomethanol, much lower than conventional fossil methanol. With production scales reaching over 1,200 tons per year, and energy efficiencies potentially exceeding 60% through integrated technologies including CO₂ recycling, rice straw methanol offers a feasible alternative for renewable energy