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Workshop on Certification of SAF for the Oil Industry

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26-May-2025  

Workshop on Certification of SAF for the Oil Industry

The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), is a global program aiming to address emissions from international air travel. As per CORSIA, International Sustainable and Carbon Certification (ISCC) is the agency recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to demonstrate compliance with sustainability, traceability Criteria and LCA calculation methodology for SAF (CORSIA Eligible Fuels) certification. 



In India, the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC). Under this arrangement, ISCC will accredit certification bodies responsible for certifying Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced by the oil industry.



Beginning from 2027, Indian airlines operating international flights will be required to comply with the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). As a result, the Indian oil industry has begun investing in the development of SAF production capacity. A critical aspect of CORSIA implementation is the certification of SAF, ensuring it meets international sustainability standards.



Given the growing importance of SAF certification for the oil sector, there is a recognized need to understand the certification processes established by NABCB and its accredited certification bodies.



To address this need, the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) in association with NABCB organized a half-day workshop on “Certification of SAF for the Oil Industry” on Monday, 26th May 2025, at PHD House, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi. The workshop was attended by 44 participants from the oil and gas industry.



Mr. Gurmeet Singh, Director General, FIPI, welcomed the gathering and expressed gratitude to the dignitaries and industry participants for their presence. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Alok Sharma, Director (R&D), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., who delivered the Inaugural Address.



Mr. Rajesh Maheshwari, CEO of NABCB, set the context for the workshop and introduced the speakers from NABCB, who made a detailed presentation on the procedures for SAF certification.



A representative from ISCC, Germany, joined virtually and conducted a comprehensive session on the CORSIA scheme, its implementation requirements, and responded to various queries from the participants.



All sessions were well-received and appreciated by the participants, reflecting the relevance and importance of SAF certification for the oil and gas sector.



During the Valedictory Session of the workshop, Mr. P. S. Ravi, Director (Downstream), expressed his gratitude to the speakers and participants for their active involvement, which contributed in making the workshop highly interactive and successful.



The participants unanimously felt that FIPI should organize another workshop focused on the practical aspects of SAF certification procedures and processes, to further deepen industry understanding and readiness.



The workshop was a grand success.