Goa, January 27, 2026: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and a Maharatna PSU, has taken another significant step towards strengthening India’s aviation fuel infrastructure with the signing of an agreement to construct a dedicated Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) pipeline from its Malkapur Installation to the Fuel Farm at GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL).
The agreement, signed on January 27, 2026, marks a strategic collaboration aimed at ensuring reliable, efficient and environmentally sustainable fuel supply to one of India’s fastest-growing airports. The agreement was signed by Shri Sujit Kumar, Chief General Manager – Marketing (Aviation), BPCL, and Mr. Ashish Kumar, Chief Commercial Officer, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited.
Commenting on the development, Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Business Head – Aviation, BPCL, said, “BPCL has been a pioneer in establishing aviation fuel facilities and allied infrastructure across Indian airports since the early growth of the aviation sector. This dedicated ATF pipeline reinforces our continued commitment to building robust, future-ready energy infrastructure while actively reducing carbon emissions by minimising road transportation of fuel.”
Echoing similar views, Mr. Pradeep Panicker, Chief Executive Officer, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited, said, “We are pleased to partner with BPCL on the development of a common-use fuel transportation pipeline. This initiative aligns closely with our vision of delivering cost-efficient and sustainable solutions. By reducing carbon emissions and enhancing operational efficiency, this project represents an important step towards building a greener future—an imperative in today’s world.”
The proposed ATF pipeline will span over 56 kilometres, including approximately one kilometre within the airport premises. Once operational, the pipeline will function on a common carrier basis, facilitating seamless and efficient transportation of aviation fuel while significantly reducing dependence on road-based fuel logistics.
Aligned with BPCL’s commitment to operational excellence and sustainability, the pipeline is expected to substantially cut carbon emissions by eliminating large-scale ATF transportation through tank lorries, thereby enhancing safety, efficiency and environmental performance.
About Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL):
Fortune Global 500 Company, Bharat Petroleum is the second largest Indian Oil Marketing Company and one of the integrated energy companies in India, engaged in refining of crude oil and marketing of petroleum products, with presence in the upstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. The company attained the coveted Maharatna status, joining the club of companies having greater operational & financial autonomy.
Bharat Petroleum’s Refineries at Mumbai, Kochi and Bina have a combined refining capacity of around 35.3 MMTPA. Its marketing infrastructure includes a network of installations, depots, fuel stations, aviation service stations and LPG distributors. Its distribution network comprises over 23,500+ Fuel Stations, over 6,200+ LPG distributorships, 500+ Lubes distributorships, 80 POL storage locations, 54 LPG Bottling Plants, 79 Aviation Service Stations, 5 Lube blending plants and 5 cross-country pipelines.
Bharat Petroleum is integrating its strategy, investments, environmental and social ambitions to move towards a sustainable planet. The company has Electric vehicle charging stations at 6500+ Fuel Stations. With a focus on sustainable solutions, the company is developing an ecosystem and a road-map to become a Net Zero Energy Company by 2040, in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Bharat Petroleum has been partnering communities by supporting several initiatives connected primarily in the areas of education, water conservation, skill development, health, community development, capacity building and employee volunteering. With ‘Energising Lives’ as its core
purpose, Bharat Petroleum’s vision is to be an admired global energy company leveraging talent, innovation & technology.
purpose, Bharat Petroleum’s vision is to be an admired global energy company leveraging talent, innovation & technology.
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