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02 September, 2025
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Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), India's largest refiner and fuel retailer, plans to commence commercial-scale production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at its Panipat refinery by December 2025.
This initiative aligns with India's push for cleaner, greener aviation fuel and reducing the sector’s carbon footprint.
SAF is a type of biofuel, also called bio-jet fuel, derived from sustainable feedstocks.
Chemically, it is very similar to traditional Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) or jet fuel, which comes from crude oil.
Due to this similarity, existing aircraft engines can run safely on blends of SAF and conventional ATF without modification.
SAF is produced from renewable biomass and waste resources, including:
Waste oils and fats (e.g., used cooking oil, animal fats)
Green waste and municipal solid waste
Non-food crops (plants cultivated specifically for fuel, not food)
SAF can also be synthesized using carbon capture technologies that pull carbon directly from the air and convert it into fuel.
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Key Points |
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Lower Carbon Footprint |
SAF has a much lower carbon footprint compared to conventional ATF, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. |
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Sustainability |
The raw materials for SAF do not compete with food crops or water resources and do not cause forest degradation. |
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Decarbonizing Aviation |
SAF is currently the most mature and practical method to reduce carbon emissions from aviation, a sector difficult to electrify. |
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Compatibility |
Can be blended with traditional jet fuel and used in current aircraft engines without modification. |
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Current Usage |
SAF accounts for only about 0.3% of global aviation fuel consumption, indicating the scope for growth. |
India’s aviation sector is expanding rapidly, increasing carbon emissions.
IOC’s initiative to produce SAF commercially represents a major step toward India’s climate goals.
Several Indian airlines have already completed test flights with SAF blends, demonstrating operational feasibility.
SAF will help India reduce dependency on fossil fuels and lower aviation emissions, supporting sustainable growth.
Source: THE HINDU
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