Archive · 18 Aug 2025
IndianOil to Begin SAF Production from Used Cooking Oil
IndianOil is starting to make cleaner jet fuel called SAF from used cooking oil.
This fuel, which comes from places like restaurants, helps airplanes pollute less.
The company's Panipat Refinery is certified for this process.
SAF can cut carbon emissions significantly.
Production is set to begin commercially by the end of 2024.
India aims to reduce emissions and has a blending mandate for SAF in aviation.
IndianOil's Panipat Refinery will produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from used cooking oil.
SAF, a biofuel, reduces carbon emissions in aviation by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel.
The refinery has received ISCC CORSIA certification, validating its production process.
Production will commence commercially by the end of 2024 with an initial capacity of 35,000 tonnes annually.
The used cooking oil will be sourced from large hotels, restaurants, and food companies.
- Who
- IndianOil is the producer.
- What
- IndianOil will produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from used cooking oil.
- When
- Production will commence commercially by the end of 2024.
- Where
- At the Panipat Refinery in Haryana, India.
- Why
- To reduce emissions and meet blending requirements in aviation.
Advocates
Skeptics
Cost and Implementation
Advocates
SAF significantly reduces carbon emissions in aviation, aligning with global decarbonization efforts.
Skeptics
SAF production faces challenges including higher costs compared to conventional jet fuel, feedstock sourcing constraints and evolving production technology.
- Feedstock
- Used cooking oil
- Refinery
- Panipat Refinery
- Certification
- ISCC CORSIA
- Production Capacity
- 35,000 tonnes per year (by 2025)
- Blending Mandate
- 1% SAF blend for international flights by 2027 (India)
- Fuel Type
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Sources
Used cooking oil to produce sustainable aviation fuel: IndianOil
Used cooking oil to produce sustainable aviation fuel: IndianOil
Used cooking oil to produce sustainable aviation fuel: IndianOil
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