Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Air India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking a major step towards a greener future for Indian aviation. This MoU outlines the shared commitment of both Parties to promote the adoption of low-carbon fuels in aviation, support global decarbonization goals, and contribute to the transition toward more sustainable air transport operations.
The MoU was signed by Shailesh Dhar, Executive Director (Aviation), IndianOil, and P. Balaji, Group Head — Governance, Regulatory, Compliance (GRC) and Corporate Affairs, Air India, in the presence of A S Sahney, Chairman, IndianOil and Shri Campbell Wilson, CEO, Air India.
This collaboration reaffirms Indian Oil’s role as a trailblazer in India’s energy transition, bringing India closer to a greener, cleaner aviation future. The Corporation has become the first Indian company to receive ISCC CORSIA certification for SAF production at its Panipat Refinery. The certification granted under ICAO’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), establishes IndianOil’s capability to produce SAF that meets the most stringent international sustainability and lifecycle carbon emission standards.
A. S. Sahney, Chairman, Indian Oil, said “The signing of this MoU with Air India represents a strategic step in India’s transition to sustainable aviation. With our ISCCCORSIA-certified SAF from Panipat, IndianOil is ready to provide a sustainable fuel solution that will help decarbonize air travel. Partnering with India’s flagship carrier, we are aligning national growth with global climate goals and setting a benchmark for the industry”
Campbell Wilson, CEO & Managing Director, Air India said: “Through this MoU with Indian Oil, Air India is committed to support the Government of India’s initiatives to promote sustainable development in the aviation sector and to further its own sustainability goals to achieve the IATA Net Zero by 2050 target.”
By integrating certified green fuels into commercial operations, Indian Oil and Air India are together reinforcing India’s position as a front-runner in sustainable aviation and energy transition. Through this MoU, IOCL and Air India aim to collaborate on the supply of SAF to meet CORSIA targets and even exceeding them for international flights, ensuring a reliable, transparent, and sustainable fuel supply to support both companies’ environmental goals.
