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Centre ammends ATF order, allows blending aviation turbine fuel with synthetic alternatives

The petroleum and natural gas ministry amended the framework for the aviation turbine fuel (ATF) on Wednesday, formally allowing it to blend it with synthetic fuels. The measure is aimed towards bringing clarity to fuel standards amid growing use of alternative and blended aviation fuels.The revised notification redefines ATF to include not just conventional hydrocarbon…

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Middle East crisis: Govt levies export duties on diesel, turbine oil; eyes over Rs 1,500 crore collection in fortnight

NEW DELHI: The government has imposed export duties on diesel and turbine fuel, a move aimed at improving availability of these products in the domestic market, according to the CBIC chairman’s statement on Friday.The decision is also expected to strengthen the country’s energy security by ensuring adequate supplies amid evolving global conditions.Revenue collections from the…

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Watch: US strikes Iran’s Qom turbine engine production plant; before-after images reveal scale of damage

US CENTCOM shares before-and-after image of Qom production plant (Source: X) The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Monday released before-and-after images showing the impact of American airstrikes on a key Iranian facility controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).The facility, which produced gas turbine engines for attack drones and aircraft components, has been…

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IndiGo chaos aftermath: Aviation turbine fuel sales plunge; down over 4% in early December

Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) sales declined by over 4 per cent in early December, driven by IndiGo‘s widespread flight cancellations, according to preliminary industry data released on Tuesday. The aviation sector in India had shown steady growth in jet fuel demand for two years following recovery from Covid-related disruptions. However, this pattern shifted when IndiGo…

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