In any case, NREV and the energy yield ratio are strong reasons
to give preference for the ethanol as transport fuel in a country that
does not have its own oil and where oil imports imply a
tremendous burden on the national economy. The renewable
energy inputs in the ethanol production are found within the
country and result in job generation and income. Energy savings in
the factory operation could be instrumental in increasing the merit
of MOE. Further energy and socio-economic gains can be achieved
through improvement on the agricultural side since cane yields are
still very low in Nepal.