
CIFT testing XtraGreen diesel as fuel in vessel
The Hindu
The Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) is trying out the ‘XtraGreen diesel’ developed by Indian Oil in its vessels in a bid to see if it can effectively reduce carbon footprint in the fi
The Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) is trying out the ‘XtraGreen diesel’ developed by Indian Oil in its vessels in a bid to see if it can effectively reduce carbon footprint in the fisheries sector.
The new fuel variant will be used to power the CIFT vessel Sagar Harita to conduct the pilot-scale studies on fishing operations in Kochi.
The performance validation of fuel is further certified by one of the most renowned third party accredited automotive testing agency, International Centre for Automotive Technology, Manesar.

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