- Indian Navy To Get Upgraded Fuel HFHSD, Leveraging technology and improved refining techniques available with the country’s petroleum industry, the Indian Navy in collaboration with M/s IOCL carried out an extensive and thorough study and a comparative evaluation of existing international regulations
- A revised technical specification was arrived at consisting of 22 test parameters including critical parameters like cetane number, flash point, Sulphur content, sediment content, oxidation stability and Cold Filter Plugging Point (CFPP).
- The new specification will not only ensure a better quality fuel but also result in a reduced carbon footprint.
- On 13 January 2020, the launch of the new fuel (High Flash High Speed Diesel) HFHSD – IN 512, with revised technical specifications was undertaken.