Topsoe has signed a licensing agreement with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to supply its Kerosene Hydrotreating Technology for co-processing sustainable aviation fuel at BPCL’s Mumbai Refinery in India. This initiative supports the nation’s upcoming aviation decarbonization mandates. The primary challenge involves scaling up sustainable aviation fuel production to meet stringent upcoming compliance standards without requiring the construction of entirely new, dedicated processing infrastructure, which typically entails high capital expenditures and extended project timelines.

To address this challenge, BPCL is revamping its existing 4,000 metric tons per day Kerosene Hydrotreater Unit to co-process 5 percent renewable feedstockFeedstock refers to the raw organic material used to produce biochar. This can include a wide range of materials, such as wood chips, agricultural residues, and animal manure. More, specifically used cooking oil, alongside conventional petroleum feedstocks using Topsoe’s advanced kerosene hydrotreating technology.

The project is currently underway following a final investment decision, with facility commissioning scheduled for the end of 2026. The resulting sustainable aviation fuel will supply international passenger flights departing from Indian airports, aligning with mandatory compliance targets set by the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation.