IndianOil’s world-class R&D Centre is focused on developing, demonstrating and deploying novel,
innovative, environment friendly, customer centric products and process technologies for addressing issues
of national importance to attain self reliance in field of energy. Apart from carrying out path breaking
research in core petroleum areas like Lubricant, Refining, Petrochemicals and Pipeline, IndianOil R&D is
pursuing pioneering work in areas like Solar Energy, Hydrogen, Energy Storage, Battery research, CCU
Technologies , Bio-Energy & Nanotechnology.
The state-of-the-art R&D facilities located on a sprawling 65 acre campus in Faridabad on the outskirts of the National Capital. An impressive array of
most advanced equipments are available to experienced researchers and scientists round-the-clock.
IndianOil is first to cross the milestone of 1500 patents filed among Indian Oil & Gas companies and has won recognition for decades of pioneering work
in field of lubricants formulation, refinery processes, pipeline transportation/ maintenance and alternative fuel technologies. To further expand its
footprint and facilitate transformation to an integrated energy company, IndianOil is setting up the world’s largest net-zero (power & water)
new campus at Faridabad with GRIHA-5 star rating, LEED platinum standards. The second campus, titled IndianOil Technology Development &
Deployment Centre, is slated for commissioning in 2023-24. This centre consists of 4 Centre's of Excellence (CoE):
IndianOil Centre for Alternative & Renewable Energy (I-CARE)
Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology (CSB)
Centre of Excellence in Nanotechnology (CEN)
Centre of Excellence for Corrosion Research (CRC)
IndianOil with its consistent efforts has also achieved the status of refining technology exporter by licensing the INDMAX technology to the Pancevo
Refinery of Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) in Serbia.
R&D Focus Areas:
Lubricants
Refining Technologies & Catalysts
Petrochemicals & Polymers
Pipeline Maintenance & Inspection
Fuels & Additives
Alternate Energy
Bio-Energy
Nanotechnology
E-Mobility
IndS_UP StartUp Scheme
Click here to view
the list of Effective Patents with R&D Centre
Lubricants
Over 1000 grades of lubricants developed by R&D are marketed under the super lubricant brand name "SERVO" encompassing every conceivable application for complete lubrication solutions in
the automotive, industrial and marine segments. R&D developed eco-friendly engine oils “SERVO Greenmile 5W-30” and “SERVO Raftaar 15W-40”, launched for passenger cars and commercial
vehicle segments respectively with distinguished friction and oxidation properties in BS-VI vehicles. New auto grades “SERVO 4T Xtra”, “SERVO Futura NXT 0W-16” developed and launched. SERVO
Green Combo Lubricant Solution of high efficiency Engine, Transmission and Axle Oil formulations (“SERVO Pride FE 10W-30”, “SERVO Synchcro SS 75W-80” and “SERVO Gear Axle SS 80W- 110”)
launched in combination with green diesel fuel . Green combo lubricants continued to garner enthusiastic market acceptance. The centre further act as a solution provider to the rising demand for
innovative lubricants especially for the Indian Defense Forces.
Refining Technology
IndianOil R & D has established a prominent footprint in Refining Technology area. It has demonstrated its innovative prowess in development of basket of technologies, highly relevant in the
emerging scenario, and their successful commercialization. Most of these technologies have been demonstrated at IndianOil refineries and currently are in regular operation contributing to the
gross refining margin. For all its technologies, IndianOil on its own or through its technology partner provides a single point solution for technology licensing, including supply of Basic Design and
Engineering Package (BDEP), catalyst, reactor internal, mandatory technical services, etc. as per the standard industry practice. INDMAX & OCTAMAX remains the crown jewel of the technological
banquet offered by Indian Oil.
IndianOil R&D Centre is engaged in development/ indigenization of catalysts, additives,
packaging materials etc. IndianOil also renders technical support in the field of
petrochemical & polymer to enhance product quality & reduce production costs.
Successful licensed the in-house developed ‘Xtraflo’ Drag Reducing Additive to Dorf Ketal
for commercial production. As an emerging centre of excellence in Ziegler-Natta Catalyst
in polymer research, IndianOil R&D has helped standardize its polymer grades and
produced new products/grades based on market requirements.
Pipeline Maintenance & Inspection:
R&D has been undertaking pioneering research in the areas of pipeline transportation and development of pipeline inspection tools like MFL
(magnetic flux leakage) based IPIG technology, gas pipeline inspection tool, advanced sensors for liquid pipeline inspection, Artificial Neural
Network based Data analysis software and Integration of Inertial Measurement Unit for obtaining GPS coordinates. Transportation of neat
bio-fuels and its blends, compressed biogas as well as carbon dioxide through cross country pipeline are identified for research work in near
future. R&D Centre and Pipeline Division of IOCL are working together to create the in-house operational expertise for large scale deployment of
these technologies.
Fuels & Additives
IndianOil R&D Centre works consistently to enhance quality of fuels by incorporating additives to improve engine
performance and reduce environmental impact. New patented process technologies and novel chemistry
additives are developed to improve quality of existing fuels and to produce next generation high performance
products such as XP95, XP100 (Gasoline), XtraGreen diesel, Marpol 2020 compliant FO for marine applications
and special fuels for defense forces. Also, diesel Exhaust Fluid “ClearBlue”, Commercialized for diesel
vehicles. All Weather Climatic facility commissioned in R &D to test the fuel/lubricant in temp. range (-)
30°C to (+) 50°C with 5% to 95% R.H. variations. This facility will help in migrating to the newly developed
Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) from the Modified Indian Driving Cycle
(MIDC).
Alternate Energy:
IndianOil R&D is working for development, deployment and harnessing of different
alternative energy sources like Hydrogen Fuel Cell, H-CNG and Solar Energy. IndianOil
R&D has developed cost effective single step compact Steam Methane Reforming
process for direct HCNG production from NG which is flexible and rugged allowing H-CNG
production as per demand, by-passing energy intensive electrolysis process and high
pressure blending cost.
IndianOil R&D has emerged as a pioneering institute undertaking cutting edge
research in all facets of hydrogen, including production, storage and applications
like fuel cells. IndianOil shall also be operating 15 fuel cell buses in the Delhi NCR
region to generate critical data on performance, efficacy and durability of fuel cell
technology. IndianOil R&D is also developing and indigenizing the Type-3
high-pressure hydrogen cylinder technology to store compressed hydrogen at 350
bar pressure. Indian Oil R &D is also working for adoption of LNG as a mobility fuel.
IndianOil R&D has also developed Solar Cooker “Surya Nutan”capable of storing and
discharging thermal energy on demand in a cost effective manner for use by rural &
semi-urban population.
Bio-Energy:
The GoI through the initiatives taken under Bio-Fuel Policy 2018 has identified Ethanol Blending as a
potent solution to stubble burning issue with possibility to increase farmers’ income. IOC R&D has
developed a cost effective and high performance enzyme technology for conversion of Lignocellulosic
biomass to 2G ethanol. IOCL R&D is also working on a bio-route to convert the CO2 from refinery flue
gases to ethanol by installing India’s first of its kind CO2 to Ethanol production plant at Panipat.
IndianOil has also developed a two stage anaerobic processes for converting various type of organic
wastes to biogas with ability to produce 15-20% more methane than other contemporary technologies.
This technology has shown higher gas yield with better methane content.
Nanotechnology:
The thrust of nanotechnology research in IndianOil R&D centre is to develop
nano-materials, nano-fluids and catalysts for application in fuels, lubricants,
processes & alternate energy including energy storage devices. Some of the game
changing solutions developed are Indane Nanocut, Indane XtraTej, nano-dispersions
for end use in fuel, lubricants and catalysts. R&D developed and commercialized
“IndianOil XtraGuard” - Surface Disinfectant Spray with Silver nano particles
dispersed in Hydrogel - to check spread of Covid virus. The patented product is the
first of its kind nano-based healthcare product from IndianOil.
e-Mobility
R&D Centre is pursuing cutting edge research in the field
of advanced battery chemistries to develop India specific
energy storage solutions in a cost effective manner using
indigenously available materials for development of
Metal Air batteries and CNT modified lead acid batteries
with improved capacity and life cycle.
IndS_UP StartUp Scheme
R&D Centre has been involved in incubation of projects
through the IOCL IndS_UP StartUp Scheme. Under this
scheme till date 36 Projects are onboarded in 3 rounds with
filing of 44 Joint patents, 6 Copyrights, 6 Trademark & 3
Design thus generating IP wealth for IOCL. Major areas of
funding/ support are artificial intelligence, Robotics, Societal
relevance, pipeline surveillance & maintenance etc. Besides
funding, IndianOil is being closely involved by handholding
the identified StartUPs through dedicated Process Owners
till achievement of Proof of Concept.
Effective Patents Portfolio
Contact Us
Mr Avinash Jain
CGM (TPF)
Indian Oil Corporation Limited
R&D Centre Sector 13,
Faridabad-121007
inforndiocl@indianoil.in
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In no event will IndianOil be liable for damages of any kind, including without limitation, direct, incidental or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, damages for lost profits, business interruption and loss of programs or information) arising out of the use of or inability to use IndianOil's website, or any information provided on the website, or in the Products any claim attributable to errors, omissions or other inaccuracies in the Product or interpretations thereof. Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability. Accordingly, some of the above limitations may not apply to the User.
User agrees to indemnify, defend and hold IndianOil harmless from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or relating to any misuse by the User of the content and services provided on the Site.
The information contained in the Site has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. IndianOil disclaims all warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of such information.
IndianOil makes no warranty that: (a) the Site will meet your requirements; (b) the Site will be available on an uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free basis; (c) the results that may be obtained from the use of the Site or any services offered through the Site will be accurate or reliable.
The User's right to privacy is of paramount importance to IndianOil. Any information provided by the User will not be shared with any third party. IndianOil reserves the right to use the information to provide the User a more personalized online experience.
The Site provides links to web sites and access to content, products and services from third parties, including users, advertisers, affiliates and sponsors of the Site. You agree that IndianOil is not responsible for the availability of, and content provided on, third party web sites. The User is requested to peruse the policies posted by other web sites regarding privacy and other topics before use. IndianOil is not responsible for third party content accessible through the Site, including opinions, advice, statements and advertisements, and User shall bear all risks associated with the use of such content. IndianOil is not responsible for any loss or damage of any sort User may incur from dealing with any third party.
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The following terms and conditions will be deemed to have been accepted by the User on usage of the website www.iocl.com. You are requested to read them carefully before you use the services of this site.
The term User shall refer to the user who is browsing the site. The term IndianOil shall refer to Indian Oil Corporation Limited. The term Site refers to www.iocl.com owned and monitored by IndianOil.
By using the Site, you agree to follow and be bound by the following terms and conditions concerning your use of the Site. IndianOil may revise the Terms of Use at any time without notice to you. Areas of the Site may have different terms of use posted. If there is a conflict between the Terms of Use and terms of use posted for a specific area of the Site, the latter shall have precedence with respect to your use of that area of the Site.
ndianOil may terminate User's access at any time for any reason. The provisions regarding to disclaimer of warranty, accuracy of information, and indemnification shall survive such termination. IndianOil may monitor access to the Site.
All content present on this site is the exclusive property of IndianOil. The software, text, images, graphics, video and audio used on this site belong to IndianOil. No material from this site may be copied, modified, reproduced, republished, uploaded, transmitted, posted or distributed in any form without prior written permission from IndianOil. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. Unauthorized use of the materials appearing on this site may violate copyright, trademark and other applicable laws, and could result in criminal or civil penalties. IndianOil is a registered trademark of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. This trademark may not be used in any manner without prior written consent from IndianOil.
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IndianOil shall have no responsibility for any damage to User's computer system or loss of data that results from the download of any content, materials, information from the Site.
IndianOil may change or discontinue any aspect of its website at any time, including, its content or features. IndianOil reserves the right to change the terms and conditions applicable to use of the Site. Such changes shall be effective immediately upon notice, which shall be placed on the Site.
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GRIEVANCE OFFICER
In accordance with the Indian Information Technology Act 2000 and the rules notified
thereunder, the contact details of the Grievance Officer are provided below:
Sh. Abhinav Bhatt,
Corporate Business Technology Centre,
Indian Oil Institute of Petroleum Management Campus,
Plot No. 83, Institutional Area,
Sector 18, Gurugram,
Haryana – 122001
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CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
The Policy is subject to modifications from time to time. If IOCL decides to change this Policy, IOCL shall publish the modified Policy on its website.
Data Privacy Policy
GRIEVANCE OFFICER
In accordance with the Indian Information Technology Act 2000 and the rules notified
thereunder, the contact details of the Grievance Officer are provided below:
Sh. Abhinav Bhatt,
Corporate Business Technology Centre,
Indian Oil Institute of Petroleum Management Campus,
Plot No. 83, Institutional Area,
Sector 18, Gurugram,
Haryana – 122001
Click here to view IndianOil's Data Privacy Policy (Offline Data Collection).
Click here to view IndianOil's Data Privacy Policy (Online Data Collection).
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
The Policy is subject to modifications from time to time. If IOCL decides to change this Policy, IOCL shall publish the modified Policy on its website.
Over 1000 grades of lubricants developed by R&D are marketed under the super lubricant brand name "SERVO" encompassing every conceivable application for complete lubrication solutions in
the automotive, industrial and marine segments. R&D developed eco-friendly engine oils “SERVO Greenmile 5W-30” and “SERVO Raftaar 15W-40”, launched for passenger cars and commercial
vehicle segments respectively with distinguished friction and oxidation properties in BS-VI vehicles. New auto grades “SERVO 4T Xtra”, “SERVO Futura NXT 0W-16” developed and launched. SERVO
Green Combo Lubricant Solution of high efficiency Engine, Transmission and Axle Oil formulations (“SERVO Pride FE 10W-30”, “SERVO Synchcro SS 75W-80” and “SERVO Gear Axle SS 80W- 110”)
launched in combination with green diesel fuel . Green combo lubricants continued to garner enthusiastic market acceptance. The centre further act as a solution provider to the rising demand for
innovative lubricants especially for the Indian Defense Forces.
IndianOil R & D has established a prominent footprint in Refining Technology area. It has demonstrated its innovative prowess in development of basket of technologies, highly relevant in the
emerging scenario, and their successful commercialization. Most of these technologies have been demonstrated at IndianOil refineries and currently are in regular operation contributing to the
gross refining margin. For all its technologies, IndianOil on its own or through its technology partner provides a single point solution for technology licensing, including supply of Basic Design and
Engineering Package (BDEP), catalyst, reactor internal, mandatory technical services, etc. as per the standard industry practice. INDMAX & OCTAMAX remains the crown jewel of the technological
banquet offered by Indian Oil.
Petrochemicals & Polymers:
R&D has been undertaking pioneering research in the areas of pipeline transportation and development of pipeline inspection tools like MFL
(magnetic flux leakage) based IPIG technology, gas pipeline inspection tool, advanced sensors for liquid pipeline inspection, Artificial Neural
Network based Data analysis software and Integration of Inertial Measurement Unit for obtaining GPS coordinates. Transportation of neat
bio-fuels and its blends, compressed biogas as well as carbon dioxide through cross country pipeline are identified for research work in near
future. R&D Centre and Pipeline Division of IOCL are working together to create the in-house operational expertise for large scale deployment of
these technologies.
IndianOil R&D is working for development, deployment and harnessing of different
alternative energy sources like Hydrogen Fuel Cell, H-CNG and Solar Energy. IndianOil
R&D has developed cost effective single step compact Steam Methane Reforming
process for direct HCNG production from NG which is flexible and rugged allowing H-CNG
production as per demand, by-passing energy intensive electrolysis process and high
pressure blending cost.
The GoI through the initiatives taken under Bio-Fuel Policy 2018 has identified Ethanol Blending as a
potent solution to stubble burning issue with possibility to increase farmers’ income. IOC R&D has
developed a cost effective and high performance enzyme technology for conversion of Lignocellulosic
biomass to 2G ethanol. IOCL R&D is also working on a bio-route to convert the CO2 from refinery flue
gases to ethanol by installing India’s first of its kind CO2 to Ethanol production plant at Panipat.
The thrust of nanotechnology research in IndianOil R&D centre is to develop
nano-materials, nano-fluids and catalysts for application in fuels, lubricants,
processes & alternate energy including energy storage devices. Some of the game
changing solutions developed are Indane Nanocut, Indane XtraTej, nano-dispersions
for end use in fuel, lubricants and catalysts. R&D developed and commercialized
“IndianOil XtraGuard” - Surface Disinfectant Spray with Silver nano particles
dispersed in Hydrogel - to check spread of Covid virus. The patented product is the
first of its kind nano-based healthcare product from IndianOil.
R&D Centre is pursuing cutting edge research in the field
of advanced battery chemistries to develop India specific
energy storage solutions in a cost effective manner using
indigenously available materials for development of
Metal Air batteries and CNT modified lead acid batteries
with improved capacity and life cycle.
R&D Centre has been involved in incubation of projects
through the IOCL IndS_UP StartUp Scheme. Under this
scheme till date 36 Projects are onboarded in 3 rounds with
filing of 44 Joint patents, 6 Copyrights, 6 Trademark & 3
Design thus generating IP wealth for IOCL. Major areas of
funding/ support are artificial intelligence, Robotics, Societal
relevance, pipeline surveillance & maintenance etc. Besides
funding, IndianOil is being closely involved by handholding
the identified StartUPs through dedicated Process Owners
till achievement of Proof of Concept.
