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World Biofuel Day is celebrated annually on August 10 to honour Sir Rudolf Diesel, the inventor of the diesel engine. On this date in 1893, Diesel successfully operated his engine using peanut oil, demonstrating the potential of vegetable oils as a fuel source. The observance aims to promote awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels like bioethanol, biodiesel, and biogas, which are derived from renewable biomass sources such as plants, crop residues, and animal waste. It underscores the role of biofuels in reducing carbon emissions, enhancing energy security, and contributing to sustainable development worldwide.