India allows ethanol, synthetic blends in Aviation Turbine Fuel
The step was taken in order to cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce reliance on oil imports
India has allowed the blending of ethanol and other synthetic or man-made hydrocarbons in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) but has not set any immediate mandatory blending targets.
The move follows amendments to the Aviation Turbine Fuel (Regulation of Marketing) Order, 2001, under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, which broadened the definition of ATF to include blends with synthetic hydrocarbons, said a notification issued by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry yesterday (22 April).
ATF is primarily produced by refining crude oil.
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The step was taken in order to cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce reliance on oil imports.
The ministry's gazette notification amended rules governing the marketing of ATF, broadening the definition of the fuel and aligning enforcement provisions with updated criminal procedures.
Globally, countries like the UK and Japan are increasingly mandating the blending of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which is produced by converting renewable feedstocks such as waste oils and fats, sugar and cereals, municipal solid waste, wood and agricultural residues, into ATF to cut emissions.
