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EIL bags BDEP, DFR, and pre-project activities for Bio-ATF Plant at MRPL

The bio-ATF plant, having non edible oils and used cooking oil as feedstock, shall be the first of its kind in India and is based on technology developed by CSIR-IIP and EIL

Engineers India Limited (EIL) has been awarded the job by Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) for preparation of BDEP, DFR and Pre-Project Activities for Bio-ATF Plant at MRPL.

The bio-ATF plant, having non edible oils and used cooking oil as feedstock, shall be the first of its kind in India and is based on technology developed by CSIR-IIP and EIL. Bio-ATF also known as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) fuels would not only contribute to India's net zero carbon emission target but also help in fulfilling the Prime Minister's vision of reducing crude oil and indirectly providing livelihood to farmers.

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