Washington D.C.: Sanjeev Kumar, Executive Director, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), was part of a high-level Indian delegation to the United States focused on exploring Alcohol-to-Jet (AtJ) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) pathways. The visit highlighted technical, policy, market, and carbon lifecycle aspects of ethanol-based SAF development.
Strengthening India’s SAF Roadmap
As India, founding member and current chair of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA), pushes forward with its clean energy transition, scaling up sustainable aviation fuel production remains a national priority.
The U.S. mission offered direct exposure to the SAF value chain, covering feedstock sourcing, lifecycle modeling, technology development, policy incentives, and operational facilities.
Engagement with Global Stakeholders
During the visit, the Indian delegation engaged with key U.S. stakeholders, including the Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), major technology licensors, and leading airlines. The discussions focused on building cross-border collaboration to accelerate India’s SAF adoption.
BPCL’s Role in Energy Transition
By participating in the delegation, BPCL reinforced its commitment to advancing sustainable fuel solutions. Its involvement underscores the PSU’s role in shaping India’s SAF roadmap under the GBA, with ethanol-based AtJ pathways expected to play a transformative role in decarbonizing aviation.
About BPCL
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, is one of India’s leading energy companies. With a diversified portfolio across refining, marketing, petrochemicals, natural gas, and renewables, BPCL continues to pioneer initiatives supporting India’s transition toward sustainable energy and net-zero goals.
