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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, 2023 and 2025 were organized by Indian Oil R&D Centre under the aegis of ISFL society. The 14^th 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.

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 15^th International Symposium on Fuels and Lubricants on March 2027.

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.