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IndianOil flags off maiden rake of Xtreme Weather Grade HSD for Indian Army Eastern Command

Chennai/New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) on Saturday marked another significant milestone
in its long-standing association with the Indian Army with the flagging off of the maiden rake of Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) High Speed Diesel (HSD) from Panipat Marketing Complex for the Army’s Eastern Command.
With its maiden dispatch to the Eastern Command, the supply footprint of XWG HSD now extends across both the northern and eastern frontiers of the country. IndianOil has become the first PSU to position XWG diesel in the eastern region, enabling the requirements of the Indian Army in the region to be supported through a dedicated supply chain.
The rake was flagged off by Lt Gen Mukesh Chadha, Director General Supplies and Transport and Senior Colonel Commandant, IHQ
of MoD (Army), in the presence of K John Prasad, Country Head (Institutional Business), IOC, and M L Dahriya, Executive Director
and Refinery Head, Panipat Refinery, IOC.
IndianOil XWG HSD, launched in July 2026 by Chief of Army Staff (COAS), is specially developed to meet the demanding operational requirements of the Indian Army in extreme cold and high-altitude conditions. It enhances low-temperature performance and ensures reliable operation of Army vehicles and equipment in some of the country’s most challenging terrains, a release from IOC said here.
The development builds on IndianOil’s sustained efforts to indigenously develop specialised fuels suited to the operational requirements of India’s Armed Forces. These include Winter Grade Diesel in 2019, All Weather Grade HSD in 2022, and Low Sulphur Low Aromatic Superior Kerosene Oil in 2022. Each of these products reflects IndianOil’s focus on developing fit-for-purpose energy solutions for deployment in demanding terrain and climatic conditions.
Lt Gen Mukesh Chadha said XWG was a potential game changer for operational preparedness and readiness in high-altitude and extreme-weather areas. He said for the first time, this specialised fuel is being extended beyond Ladakh to support operations in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, while emphasizing the need for a predictable, scalable, and responsive supply chain, with the right fuel at the right place and time.
He also acknowledged IndianOil’s partnership in transforming XWG Diesel from an operational requirement into an operational reality in the Eastern side”
John Prasad said, “The Indian Army operates in some of the most demanding terrains and climatic conditions, where dependable fuel performance is critical to operational mobility. Extending XWG HSD supplies to the Eastern Command strengthens our ability to
support the Army across another strategically important geography. In line with its core corporate value of Nation-First, IndianOil remains committed to developing indigenous, fit-for-purpose energy solutions for our Armed Forces and contributing to the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.”
The maiden rake flag-off further strengthens the enduring partnership between IndianOil and the Indian Army. Through indigenous product development and a dependable nationwide supply network, IndianOil continues to support the energy requirements of the
Armed Forces across some of India’s most challenging geographies, reinforcing its commitment to the nation’s energy security and defence preparedness.
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