India has allowed the blending of ethanol and other synthetic components in aviation turbine fuel (ATF), marking a major policy shift toward sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The move follows an amendment to the Aviation Turbine Fuel (Regulation of Marketing) Order, 2001, issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
The revised framework expands the definition of jet fuel to include blended and non-petroleum-based inputs, aligning India with global efforts to decarbonize aviation. The policy is aimed at reducing the country’s heavy reliance on imported crude oil while promoting cleaner energy alternatives.
While no immediate mandatory blending targets have been announced for domestic operations, India is expected to gradually scale SAF adoption, with indicative targets for international flights starting from 2027.
The move is seen as a critical step toward building a domestic SAF ecosystem, leveraging India’s strong ethanol production capacity and supporting long-term climate and energy security goals.
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