Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) planning to establish sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) units at its refineries, supporting the government’s target of one percent blending. The company plans to invest up to ₹1,400 crore in these facilities.
BPCL operates three refineries located in Mumbai, Kochi, and Bina, Madhya Pradesh, with a combined annual refining capacity of 35.3 million tons per annum (MTPA). The proposed SAF production facility aims to achieve a five percent blending target by 2030, as per government notification.
Further plans will be developed based on the maturity of the technology and other logistical considerations. The one percent SAF blending target pertains to the international sector, requiring around 100 tons per day of SAF production.
BPCL aims to maximize the use of indigenous technologies and is considering several pathways for SAF production: oil to jet co-processing in an existing facility, a greenfield oil to jet facility, and a new alcohol to jet facility. The selection will depend on comprehensive evaluations of sustainability, logistical feasibility, and economic viability.
As reported by Projects Today, Emphasizing technologies that offer the greatest carbon lifecycle benefits and environmental protection, BPCL is exploring mature technologies from international players to meet the blending mandate within the required timeframe. Currently, BPCL is in discussions with various agencies regarding these three pathways.
