Organisers
ABOUT ISFL
Introduction
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 and 2023 were organized by Indian Oil R&D Centre under the aegis of ISFL society. The 13th ISFL which was organized in March 2023, had a central theme "Fuels & Lubricants as Enablers for Net Zero Goal". During this conference, more than 125 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 400 delegates from 13 different countries participated in this event.
About the organizer - ISFL Society
Based on a general consensus ISFL Society has been registered with the name “Indian Society for Fuels and Lubricants” having headquarters at IndianOil Corporation Limited, R&D Centre, Faridabad, in 2010. This Society is a non-profit organization for encouraging and tracking the technological advances in the area of fuels & lubricants by organizing workshops, industry meet, educational courses etc.
Another mandate of the society is to organize biennially ISFL Symposium. The current Executive Committee of the ISFL Society has decided to conduct the 14th International Symposium on Fuels and Lubricants - ISFL 2025 jointly with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., R&D Centre.
The aims and objectives of the ISFL Society are to conduct activities in the country on matters of scientific nature which shall include the following:
The aims and objectives of the ISFL Society are to conduct activities in the country on matters of scientific nature which shall include the following:
- 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.
