According to an official with BPCL, CIAL has submitted a proposal for setting up a synthetic aviation fuel unit. KOCHI: If things go as planned, Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) will have a jet fuel manufacturing unit built by BPCL Kochi unit that can cater to its fuel requirements. According to an official with BPCL, CIAL has submitted a proposal for setting up a synthetic aviation fuel unit. Therefore, measures are being taken to introduce bio-fuel or synthetic fuel to replace conventional fuel. Ashok Leyland will provide hydrogen buses to CIAL, and it can use the produced hydrogen fuel to operate the buses on the runway,” said a source.

Source: Indian Express August 11, 2023 12:49 UTC