Special Winter Grade Fuel launched for Ladakh Region

Indian Oil Corporation on 17^th November, 2019, launched special winter grade diesel that will remain unfrozen even at -33 degree Celsius. This will help to provide continuous and year-round access to the snow-covered regions.

Highlights

• The fuel meets BIS specification of BS-VI grade
• It was produced and certified at Panipat Refinery
• The winter grade diesel is to be supplied to the region from Jalandar in Punjab.

Significance

• The step will help to maintain continuous road connectivity to the region
• Motorists in the region of Kaza, Ladakh, Kargil and Keylong always face the problem of diesel freezing when their winter temperatures drop below -30 degree Celsius. The step will help solve the problem.
• The step will boost Government’s plan of Rs 50,000 crore investment in the territory in areas of education, power, tourism and solar.

About winter Grade Fuel

Diesel Fuel is prone to waxing in cold weather. Below its Cloud Point, diesel begins to form wax particles. Cloud Point refers to the temperature below which the fuel particles begin to cloud together and form solidified waxes. The waxing in diesel fuel can be prevented by using certain additives

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019