IndianOil is promoting sustainable fuel by blending 20% [1] ethanol and utilizing purified sewage treatment plant water at its Mathura refinery.
The initiative represents a strategic shift toward resource independence for India. By reducing reliance on imported fuels and implementing closed-loop water systems, the company aims to lower the national economic burden of foreign exchange spending.
Chairman AS Sahney said the company is focusing on creating a closed resource loop to demonstrate cleaner and smarter fuel choices. The integration of purified STP water into refinery operations serves as a model for industrial water conservation, a critical need in water-stressed regions.
Central to the strategy is the blending of ethanol into the fuel supply. The current target of 20% [1] blending is designed to lower carbon emissions while supporting domestic agricultural production. This shift allows the refinery to move away from traditional fuel dependencies and toward a more circular economy.
Sahney said the move is intended to save foreign currency. By producing more fuel components domestically through ethanol, the company reduces the amount of capital leaving the country to pay for crude oil imports.
The Mathura refinery serves as the primary site for these demonstrations. The company is using the facility to prove that sustainable practices can be scaled within existing industrial infrastructure without compromising output.
“IndianOil is promoting sustainable fuel by blending 20% ethanol”
This shift toward higher ethanol blending and water reclamation reflects India's broader energy security strategy. By diversifying the fuel mix and reducing water waste, IndianOil is attempting to insulate the domestic economy from volatile global oil prices and environmental scarcity.
