LAPSE:2023.5513
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LAPSE:2023.5513
Jatropha Curcas Biodiesel: A Lucrative Recipe for Pakistan’s Energy Sector
February 23, 2023
Abstract
One of the greatest challenges of the 21st century is to fulfill the growing energy needs sustainably and cost-effectively. Among the different sources of energy, biodiesel is one of the alternative energy sources that has tremendous potential to become a major mainstream renewable energy mix. Jatropha is an important raw input for biodiesel that provides an ecological and sustainable solution for emerging greenhouse gas emissions over the other biomass feedstock. This paper critically evaluates different factors and presents a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) and barriers to the adoption of Jatropha biodiesel. In Pakistan, the estimated production of Jatropha biodiesel is expected to be 2.93 million tons, that are calculated from available barren land and possible shortlisted suitable areas for Jatropha plantation. It is ~25% of the total import (11.84 million tons) of petroleum products, which can save ~$2 billion USD reserves of Pakistan. The cultivation of Jatropha on barren land is an environmentally and economically lucrative approach for Pakistan. This study has real implications for developing a policy framework related to the environment and socio-economic feasibility of Jatropha biodiesel production in Pakistan.
One of the greatest challenges of the 21st century is to fulfill the growing energy needs sustainably and cost-effectively. Among the different sources of energy, biodiesel is one of the alternative energy sources that has tremendous potential to become a major mainstream renewable energy mix. Jatropha is an important raw input for biodiesel that provides an ecological and sustainable solution for emerging greenhouse gas emissions over the other biomass feedstock. This paper critically evaluates different factors and presents a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) and barriers to the adoption of Jatropha biodiesel. In Pakistan, the estimated production of Jatropha biodiesel is expected to be 2.93 million tons, that are calculated from available barren land and possible shortlisted suitable areas for Jatropha plantation. It is ~25% of the total import (11.84 million tons) of petroleum products, which can save ~$2 billion USD reserves of Pakistan. The cultivation of Jatropha on barren land is an environmentally and economically lucrative approach for Pakistan. This study has real implications for developing a policy framework related to the environment and socio-economic feasibility of Jatropha biodiesel production in Pakistan.
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alternative fuel, biodiesel, Biomass, emissions and carbon footprints, Jatropha Curcas, Renewable and Sustainable Energy
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Yaqoob H, Teoh YH, Sher F, Ashraf MU, Amjad S, Jamil MA, Jamil MM, Mujtaba MA. Jatropha Curcas Biodiesel: A Lucrative Recipe for Pakistan’s Energy Sector. (2023). LAPSE:2023.5513
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Yaqoob H: School of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Campus, University Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Penang 14300, Malaysia; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan 64200, Pakistan [ORCID]
Teoh YH: School of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Campus, University Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Penang 14300, Malaysia [ORCID]
Sher F: Department of Engineering, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK [ORCID]
Ashraf MU: Institute of Business, Management and Administrative Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
Amjad S: Department of Management Sciences, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan 64200, Pakistan
Jamil MA: Department of Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 8ST, UK [ORCID]
Jamil MM: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan 64200, Pakistan
Mujtaba MA: Department of Mechanical Engineering, New Campus Lahore, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore 39161, Pakistan [ORCID]
Teoh YH: School of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Campus, University Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Penang 14300, Malaysia [ORCID]
Sher F: Department of Engineering, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK [ORCID]
Ashraf MU: Institute of Business, Management and Administrative Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
Amjad S: Department of Management Sciences, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan 64200, Pakistan
Jamil MA: Department of Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 8ST, UK [ORCID]
Jamil MM: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan 64200, Pakistan
Mujtaba MA: Department of Mechanical Engineering, New Campus Lahore, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore 39161, Pakistan [ORCID]
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Processes
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9
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7
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1129
Year
2021
Publication Date
2021-06-29
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2227-9717
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PII: pr9071129, Publication Type: Review
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