| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Report & Year | Statistical Review of World Energy 2025 (by The Energy Institute, KPMG, Kearney) |
| India's Ranking | 4th largest biofuel consumer globally (overtaking China in 2024). |
| India's Biofuel Use | 77 kbbloe/d in 2024 (40% increase YoY). China: 60 kbbloe/d (+18% YoY). |
| Annual Growth (2014-2024) | India: 31.8% CAGR in consumption. Production: 30.4% CAGR. China's 2024 production growth: 31%. |
| Biofuel Production (2024) | India: 70 kbbloe/d. China: 106 kbbloe/d. |
| Global Biofuel Demand | Record 2.2 million kbbloe/d in 2024. Top consumers: USA (856 kbbloe/d), Brazil, Indonesia, India, China. |
| Regional Growth | Asia Pacific: +47 kbbloe/d. North America: +42 kbbloe/d. |
| CO₂ Emissions Trend | Rose by 1% in 2024, fourth consecutive record year. Fossil fuel use (especially coal in China) remains high despite clean energy growth. |
| Biofuel Types | Ethanol, biodiesel, sustainable aviation fuels (derived from crops/natural materials). |
| Expert Observation | China leads in coal and renewables (solar, EVs), reflecting a mixed energy future. Biofuels critical for decarbonizing transport/industry. |
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