Released on = November 17, 2006, 4:25 am

Press Release Author = RNCOS

Industry = Industrial

Press Release Summary = Minister for non-conventional sources of energy in India,
Vilas Muttemwar, has said that Indian renewable energy industry would be able to
meet the energy needs of the country with foreign companies putting in money in this
sector.

Press Release Body = According to a recent statement from Vilas Muttemwar, Indian
minister for non-conventional energy sources, German and US companies are keen to
invest a sum of INR 100 Billion (US$ 2.1 Billion) in manufacturing systems and
devices for renewable energy in SEZ (special economic zone). He further said that
the ministry would, very soon, identify the locations to set up SEZs. Locations
including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra are being
studies for this purpose.

During 2005-2006, production of crude oil in India stood at 32 Million Ton, while
imports remained nearly 99 Million Tons. In order to achieve the envisaged economic
growth of more than 8%, the estimated power requirement, as of 2030, has been raised
to 950,000 megawatts from the previous laid down figure of 800,000 megawatts.

As per a Research Analyst’s view at RNCOS, who has recently researched a
report on “Biofuel Market Worldwide (2006)”, “With foreign
investments pouring in, Indian Biofuel industry is set to witness dramatic growth in
the coming years.”

The report, which has been recently updated, now provides a detailed overview of the
world biofuel market besides the emerging trends and exclusive forecasts. It also
has a new section on profiles of key players in the industry.

Key Issues And Facts Analyzed By RNCOS Report “Biofuel Market Worldwide
(2006)” include:

- Key market trends in the Biofuel industry.
- Cost analysis of Biofuel.
- Regional markets vary on the basis of their policies and the trends.
- Where will Biofuel market be after 4 years?
- The prospects that exist for Biofuel in the global market.
- What are the driving factors for Worldwide Biofuel market?
- The market is affected by other factors prevailing in the economy.
- The various government support programs and Major Biofuel projects.

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