Petcoke to be banned in India? Check out what is on Centre's agenda
An oil refinery by-product, petroleum coke, or petcoke , is used as a fuel because of its higher energy content than coal, but it releases larger amounts of carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide, which can cause lung disease and acid rain
The government would expand the New Delhi ban across the country while still allowing petcoke to be used in the limestone and cement industries, said the sources who declined to be named. Image source: PTI