Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) plans to achieve at least 1% sustainable aviation fuel in jet fuel by July-September 2025, two years ahead of the government’s target, reported Argus Media.
Alok Sharma IOC’s director of research and development-made a statement at the India Refining Summit on 23rd October, indicating that IOC also aims to establish dedicated SAF production plants.
India’s broader target is to achieve 1% SAF in jet fuel for international flights by 2027, with an increase to 2% by 2028.
As refinery expansions continue, IOC’s focus is on boosting jet fuel production, anticipating an increase in demand, Sharma noted.
In addition to SAF, ethanol is set to play a growing role in India’s energy landscape, with discussions around a 5% ethanol blend in diesel, according to Sharma. India’s ethanol blending rate in petrol reached 13.8% from November 2023 to September 2024 and rose to 15.9% in September 2024. India aims to achieve a 20% ethanol blend in petrol by 2025-26 aiming to reduce reliance on crude imports.
