Indian Oil Corp has supplied Honda and Mahindra with BS-VI high-speed diesel for testing purposes. The despatches are to examine the viability and engine compatibility of the two automakers’ products. A PTI report has quoted SM Vaidya, general manager, Mathura refinery, IndianOil: “Though the government has set a very stringent target of April 2017 for meeting BS VI standard fuel quality, the Mathura refinery has completed the target ahead of the set deadline.”
“BS-VI standard high-speed diesel will contain only 10PPM sulphur and motor spirit will be high standard also. Since MSVI is also ready for testing, the refinery is having an interaction with automobile companies on this count,” added Vaidya.
Earlier in September, IndianOil announced the setting up of a mega refinery in Maharashtra. The company also plans to add about 24 million tonnes per annum refining capacity through brownfield expansions over the next five to six years. These will be concurrent to the projects being undertaken for the production of BS-VI-grade auto fuels by April 2020.
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