IndianOil has become the first oil marketing company to produce and market AVGAS 100 LL, a special aviation fuel meant for piston engine aircrafts and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri in the presence of General (Dr.) V. K. Singh (Retd.) Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Road Transport and Highways, launched AVGAS 100 LL, a special aviation fuel meant for piston engine aircrafts and unmanned aerial vehicles. Currently India is importing this product from European countries.

The launch event hosted by IndianOil at Hindon Airforce Station witnessed participation by senior officials from Indian Airforce, senior officials from MoPNG and MoCA and officials from Flying Training Organizations (FTOs).

“We are undergoing a remarkable transformation which is almost revolutionary. We are reducing dependence on imported fuels by promoting biofuel blending, green hydrogen, and introduction of electric vehicles,” stated Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs while addressing at the launch of AVGAS 100 LL.

Highlighting the importance of launch of indigenous AVGAS 100 LL, the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas said, "The launch of indigenous AVGAS 100 LL is important to serve the needs of a thriving aviation industry with increase in footfall on airports, rise in number of aircrafts and Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) in trainee aircrafts for pilot training in future."

Speaking about the launch of indigenous AVGAS 100 LL, Gen. (Dr.) V.K. Singh (Retd.) Minister of State for Civil Aviation, and Road Transport and Highways said, "The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas under the leadership of Hardeep Puri has put efforts in the launch of indigenous AVGAS 100 LL which we were importing before. Under Prime Minister's Atmanirbhar Bharat vision IOCL has come up with AVGas 100 fuel which was imported so far at huge cost. It will ensure that all our flight schools and all other smaller aircrafts that use AVGas 100 LL are able to buy this from indigenous sources and save money."

It will make huge difference to us in terms of exporting it to areas and countries which need AVGas 100 LL fuel, added Singh.

Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, Chairman, IndianOil said, “IndianOil is proud to introduce this specialised fuel by leveraging our refining strength and in-house expertise. In fact the indigenous fuel is superior compared to the imported grades. AVGas market is expected to grow from the current US $1.92 billion to US $ 2.71 billion by 2029. We plan to set up a new facility soon to target export opportunities, besides catering to the domestic demand. I am confident that the superior quality we offer, combined with competitive pricing, will give us a significant edge in the global market and open a new chapter in India's journey of self-reliance.”

At present AVGAS 100 LL is a completely imported product. The domestic production of AVGAS 100 LL produced by IndianOil at its Gujarat Refinery will make flying training more affordable in India. This product, which fuels the aircraft operated by FTOs and defense forces, has been imported for decades by India. IndianOil’s R&D, refineries and marketing teams have achieved this feat of indigenous production and have offered price advantage to the industry.

Principal grade of Aviation Gasoline, AVGAS 100 LL is designed for use in turbo charged reciprocating piston engines aircrafts, mainly used by FTOs and defence forces for training pilots.

AVGAS 100 LL produced by IndianOil’s flagship refinery at Vadodara has been tested and certified by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the statutory body of the Government of India to regulate civil aviation in India. It is a higher-octane aviation fuel meeting the product specifications with superior performance quality standards, as compared to imported grades.