From samosa oil to jet fuel: Indian Oil’s Panipat refinery gets SAF certification; 1st in India to use cooking oil for aviation

Indian Oil’s Panipat refinery achieves a national milestone by becoming the first in India to be certified for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from used cooking oil. This initiative aligns with global carbon reduction goals and the CORSIA scheme. With test flights already conducted, India is considering a SAF blending mandate to reduce aviation’s carbon footprint.