BPCL and Akasa Air have signed an MoU to promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption in India, supporting aviation decarbonization, long-term fuel supply readiness, and the country's green energy ambitions.
Kolkata : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Maharatna PSU and Fortune Global 500 company, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Akasa Air to accelerate the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in India. The partnership aims to strengthen the country's emerging SAF ecosystem while supporting India's broader decarbonization goals and aligning with global aviation sustainability frameworks, including the International Civil Aviation Organization's Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
The MoU was signed on July 14, 2026, by Sujit Kumar, Chief General Manager – Marketing (Aviation), BPCL, and Ankur Goel, Chief Financial Officer of Akasa Air, in the presence of BPCL Director (Marketing) Subhankar Sen, Business Head – Aviation Sanjeev Kumar, and senior officials from both organizations.
Under the agreement, BPCL and Akasa Air will work together to establish a framework for the supply and offtake of SAF-blended Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) at selected airports across India. The collaboration also focuses on improving long-term supply readiness by sharing indicative fuel demand forecasts, supporting production planning, and gradually increasing SAF blending as the domestic production ecosystem develops. In addition, both companies will jointly contribute to the growth of India's SAF ecosystem through knowledge sharing, policy advocacy, and engagement with government authorities and industry stakeholders.
Speaking on the partnership, BPCL Director (Marketing) Subhankar Sen said the company remains committed to providing reliable fuel solutions to the aviation sector through operational excellence, innovation, and digital transformation initiatives such as its Be-Winged automation platform. He added that BPCL is actively pursuing multiple green energy projects and is committed to supporting the aviation industry's transition towards a low-carbon future through sustainable energy solutions.
BPCL Business Head – Aviation Sanjeev Kumar highlighted the company's long-standing relationship with Akasa Air and said the new partnership represents another important milestone. He noted that BPCL is making significant investments to build India's Sustainable Aviation Fuel ecosystem, including the development of a 61 KTPA SAF facility at its Mumbai Refinery. According to him, collaborations of this nature will play a crucial role in improving the availability and adoption of SAF across the country.
Akasa Air Chief Financial Officer Ankur Goel said sustainability has been one of the airline's core values since its inception. He noted that the airline has focused on building a modern and fuel-efficient fleet while embracing technology and responsible operational practices. The collaboration with BPCL, he said, will further strengthen Akasa Air's readiness to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel and support the development of India's SAF supply chain.
BPCL continues to expand its role in serving the aviation sector through dependable fuel supply, operational excellence, and digital innovation. Alongside its Be-Winged platform, the company is advancing several green energy initiatives, including its upcoming 61 KTPA Sustainable Aviation Fuel facility at the Mumbai Refinery. Through strategic investments and partnerships such as this collaboration with Akasa Air, BPCL aims to accelerate the growth of India's SAF ecosystem and contribute to the decarbonization of the country's aviation industry.
Kolkata : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Maharatna PSU and Fortune Global 500 company, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Akasa Air to accelerate the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in India. The partnership aims to strengthen the country's emerging SAF ecosystem while supporting India's broader decarbonization goals and aligning with global aviation sustainability frameworks, including the International Civil Aviation Organization's Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
The MoU was signed on July 14, 2026, by Sujit Kumar, Chief General Manager – Marketing (Aviation), BPCL, and Ankur Goel, Chief Financial Officer of Akasa Air, in the presence of BPCL Director (Marketing) Subhankar Sen, Business Head – Aviation Sanjeev Kumar, and senior officials from both organizations.
Under the agreement, BPCL and Akasa Air will work together to establish a framework for the supply and offtake of SAF-blended Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) at selected airports across India. The collaboration also focuses on improving long-term supply readiness by sharing indicative fuel demand forecasts, supporting production planning, and gradually increasing SAF blending as the domestic production ecosystem develops. In addition, both companies will jointly contribute to the growth of India's SAF ecosystem through knowledge sharing, policy advocacy, and engagement with government authorities and industry stakeholders.
Speaking on the partnership, BPCL Director (Marketing) Subhankar Sen said the company remains committed to providing reliable fuel solutions to the aviation sector through operational excellence, innovation, and digital transformation initiatives such as its Be-Winged automation platform. He added that BPCL is actively pursuing multiple green energy projects and is committed to supporting the aviation industry's transition towards a low-carbon future through sustainable energy solutions.
BPCL Business Head – Aviation Sanjeev Kumar highlighted the company's long-standing relationship with Akasa Air and said the new partnership represents another important milestone. He noted that BPCL is making significant investments to build India's Sustainable Aviation Fuel ecosystem, including the development of a 61 KTPA SAF facility at its Mumbai Refinery. According to him, collaborations of this nature will play a crucial role in improving the availability and adoption of SAF across the country.
Akasa Air Chief Financial Officer Ankur Goel said sustainability has been one of the airline's core values since its inception. He noted that the airline has focused on building a modern and fuel-efficient fleet while embracing technology and responsible operational practices. The collaboration with BPCL, he said, will further strengthen Akasa Air's readiness to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel and support the development of India's SAF supply chain.
BPCL continues to expand its role in serving the aviation sector through dependable fuel supply, operational excellence, and digital innovation. Alongside its Be-Winged platform, the company is advancing several green energy initiatives, including its upcoming 61 KTPA Sustainable Aviation Fuel facility at the Mumbai Refinery. Through strategic investments and partnerships such as this collaboration with Akasa Air, BPCL aims to accelerate the growth of India's SAF ecosystem and contribute to the decarbonization of the country's aviation industry.
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