The International Symposium on Fuels and Lubricants (ISFL) series of symposia is held biennially with the objective of providing a common platform for sharing the latest developments, exchange ideas and forge new business relationships. This symposium also showcases the progress and advancement of Indian fuels and lubricants industry. The first seven symposia, ISFL-1997, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2010 were successfully organized by the Research and Development Centre of Indian Oil Corporation Limited, India’s premier oil refining and marketing company. The ISFL-2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023 and 2025 were organized by Indian Oil R&D Centre under the aegis of ISFL society. The 14th ISFL which was organized in March 2025, had a central theme “Fuels & Lubricants towards Sustainable Energy Transition”. During this conference, more than 150 technical papers were presented by eminent scientists, industry leaders, OEMs, academicians and policy makers related to the latest advancements in the areas of fuels and lubricants. Over 450 delegates from 10 different countries participated in this event.
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ABOUT ISFL
Introduction
About the organizer - ISFL Society
- To provide forum for national and international experts in the area of fuels and lubricants to exchange views and information on R&D efforts, quality requirements and worldwide trends on fuels and lubricant scenario to strengthen linkages for collaborative programs in downstream Petroleum sector.
- To organize biennial symposium on Fuels & Lubricants in the month of March.
- To identify and explore new areas for co-operation in the area of fuels and lubricants.
- To promote research and development in all aspects of fuels and lubricants.
- To disseminate information concerning the developments in the area of fuels and lubricants and their applications through lectures, courses, and workshops and to bring scientists, industry representatives, raw material suppliers, original equipment manufacturers, analytical instrument manufacturers, packagers, and users to a common forum.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited
IndianOil is India’s flagship Maharatna national oil company with business interests straddling the entire hydrocarbon value chain – from refining, pipeline transportation & marketing to exploration & production of crude oil & gas, petrochemicals, gas marketing, alternative energy sources and globalization of downstream operations. Renowned for its adherence to best practices, commitment to quality, and transparency, IndianOil excels in harnessing energy responsibly and delivering it to consumers with remarkable affordability. In the realm of energy, IndianOil represents a blend of innovation, integrity, and excellence. IndianOil reported Revenue from Operations of ₹8,66,345 crores for FY 2023-24 as compared to ₹9,34,953 crores in last year. The Net Profit for FY 2023-24 is ₹39,619 crores as compared to ₹8,242 crores in last year. IndianOil’s relentless pursuit of excellence has garnered prestigious accolades across the global stage. The company is the leading oil and gas PSU from India featuring on 116 position in the Fortune ‘Global 500’ list. It has maintained its leadership in the ‘BW Top 500’ for the third consecutive year and has been recognized as the most respected oil and gas company by Business World. Additionally, IndianOil achieved the third spot for brand strength in the oil and gas sector in the ‘Brand Finance’ rankings. Its unwavering dedication to sustainable development has also been acknowledged on the global front, with IndianOil being named the leading Indian oil and gas corporation in the Bloomberg NEF Global Energy Transition Score and topping the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the sector.