India is set to significantly expand its refining capacity, increasing it from 258.1 million ton per annum (MTPA) to 309.5 MTPA by 2030. The expansion supports the country’s fast-growing energy needs and strengthens its position as a leading global refining hub.
Petrochemical Capacity Strengthens with Higher PII
Alongside refining growth, the Petrochemical Intensity Index (PII) of public sector refineries will rise from 4.1 to 9.3 through ongoing and upcoming petrochemical projects. The sharp increase underscores India’s push to produce more value-added petrochemicals domestically and reduce import dependence.
Accelerating the Shift to Sustainable Fuels
To advance its clean-energy goals, the government has rolled out numerous initiatives promoting biofuels, green hydrogen, and LNG. Key measures include:
*20% ethanol blending under the Ethanol Blending Programme
*Promotion of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through the PM JI-VAN Yojana
*Expansion of Compressed Biogas (CBG) production via the SATAT scheme
These efforts aim to reduce emissions while supporting farmers, rural industries, and domestic green-fuel producers.
Green Hydrogen Mission to Drive Low-Carbon Growth
Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, India aims to produce 5 MTPA (million tonnes per annum) of green hydrogen by 2030. This cleaner fuel will play a critical role in decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors such as transportation, cement, steel, and heavy industry.
Supporting India’s Low-Carbon Transition
By expanding refining capacity and simultaneously pushing for green fuels, India is adopting a balanced, future-ready energy strategy. As reported by projectstoday.com, the initiatives are central to the country’s efforts to cut emissions, strengthen energy security, and move steadily toward a low-carbon economy aligned with global climate goals.
