{"id":113867,"date":"2024-06-14T15:30:09","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T10:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=udaan&#038;p=113867"},"modified":"2024-09-20T18:22:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T12:52:04","slug":"india-non-renewable-energy-policies","status":"publish","type":"udaan","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/udaan\/india-non-renewable-energy-policies","title":{"rendered":"Non-Renewable Energy Policies Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The government has implemented several policies to address the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/energy-transition\/\"><b>energy <\/b><\/a><b>needs of the country<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These policies aim to boost <\/span><b>domestic production<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensure <\/span><b>sustainable mining practices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and promote the use of <\/span><b>alternative fuels like biofuels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Let&#8217;s delve into the key features of these policies and understand their significance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Energy Policy Landscape in India: A Comprehensive Overview<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licencing Policy (HELP)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licencing Policy (HELP) is designed <\/span><b>to enhance domestic oil and gas production.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adopted in 2016<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP) is a policy by the Government of India that <\/span><b>replaced the New Exploration Licensing Policy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (NELP).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Objective: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HELP aims to attract <\/span><b>investment <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><b> cutting-edge technology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the hydrocarbon sector, promoting ease of doing business through a <\/span><b>revenue-sharing model<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and marketing and pricing freedom.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Key Components<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Uniform Licence: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It offers a <\/span><b>uniform licencing system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the exploration and production of <\/span><b>all forms of hydrocarbons<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including<\/span><b> crude oil, natural gas, coal bed methane, and shale gas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b>Open Acreage Policy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows explorers to study and bid for any block based on their competitive advantage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Revenue Sharing Model: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replaces the profit-sharing contract from NELP, promoting cost efficiency.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contractors pay the government a share of revenue (net of royalty).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b>Marketing and Pricing Freedom: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contractors can sell crude oil in the domestic market through a transparent bidding process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>National Mineral Policy 2019<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/ncert-notes\/minerals-in-india-chemistry-economic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minerals <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are <\/span><b>essential raw materials <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for core economic sectors.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exploration, extraction, and management of minerals are aligned with national economic development strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Mineral Policy focuses on the <\/span><b>sustainable development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the mining sector, including minerals and fossil fuels.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It emphasises the need for more <\/span><b>effective regulation, technological advancements, and environmental sustainability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in mining activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The policy also seeks to ensure that <\/span><b>mineral resources are used optimally for the country&#8217;s economic development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while minimising adverse environmental and social impacts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Features of National Mineral Policy 2019<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Domestic Industry and Import Reduction:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Focuses on promoting domestic industry, reducing import dependency, and supporting the Make in India initiative.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fair Allocation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensures equitable distribution of mineral wealth through fair and transparent resource allocation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sustainable Mining:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aims for environmentally sustainable mining with stakeholder participation, benefit-sharing for mining-affected areas, and maintaining stakeholder trust.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regulatory <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/list-of-environment-conventions-and-protocols\/\"><b>Environment<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Promotes ease of doing business with simpler, transparent, and timely mining clearances.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>National Policy on Biofuels, 2018 [UPSC 2020]<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It promotes the<\/span><b> use of biofuels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as an alternative to fossil fuels in the<\/span><b> transportation sector<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, aiming to reduce dependence on <\/span><b>crude oil imports<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>enhance energy security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>mitigate greenhouse gas emissions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Features of National Policy on Biofuels 2018<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Blend Targets by 2030: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim for <\/span><b>20% blending of ethanol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in petrol and <\/span><b>5% blending of biodiesel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in diesel.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focus on Advanced Biofuels: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduce viability gap funding of Rs. 5000 crore over 6 years for 2G ethanol Bio refineries.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer <\/span><b>additional tax incentives <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>higher purchase prices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compared to 1G biofuels.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Biofuel Categorization: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divide <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/biofuels\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biofuels <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">into Basic (1G) and Advanced (2G) categories.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes <\/span><b>Second Generation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2G) ethanol, drop-in fuels, and <\/span><b>algae-based Third Generation (3G) Biofuels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expanded Raw Material Scope: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage the use of intermediate materials like B-Molasses and sugarcane juice for ethanol production.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore <\/span><b>damaged <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>surplus food grains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for ethanol procurement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>National Biomass Repository: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a national database of biomass resources across the country.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promotion of Biodiesel: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support biodiesel production from <\/span><b>non-edible oilseeds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, used cooking oil, and short gestation crops.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop <\/span><b>supply chain mechanisms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for biodiesel production.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Research and Development: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on research, development, and demonstration of biofuel <\/span><b>feedstock production <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><b> conversion technologies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Establishment of Coordination: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Form National Biofuel Coordination Committee (NBCC) under the Ministry of Petroleum &#038; Natural Gas.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a Working<\/span><b> Group on Biofuels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to oversee implementation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"width: 99.0514%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 323.43%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: #ff5e00; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Must Read<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.185%; text-align: center; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: #e9ebe8;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current Affairs<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 273.245%; text-align: center; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: #e9ebe8;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/editorial-analysis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Editorial Analysis<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.185%; text-align: center; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: #e9ebe8;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/upsc-notes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 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style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These energy policies play a <\/span><b>vital role in shaping India&#8217;s energy landscape<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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