Sub Council - Downstream Council

The Downstream India Council typically focuses on the downstream segments of the energy sector, particularly refining, petrochemicals, and associated industries. Here are the sub-sectors that could fall under this council:

Focus on refining technology, process optimization, and sustainability practices in refining operations.
Manufacturing and distribution of chemicals derived from petroleum, including plastics, synthetic rubbers, and fertilizers.
Production, transportation, and use of natural gas liquids, such as propane, butane, and ethane.
Trading of crude oil, refined products, and natural gas, including price hedging and risk management strategies.
Development and supply of industrial and automotive lubricants, including specialty additives for performance enhancement.
Includes pipeline operators, storage facilities, and logistics systems for the distribution of petroleum products.
Operation and management of retail fuel outlets, including the introduction of electric vehicle charging stations.
Technologies and processes for converting petroleum waste into energy, focusing on circular economy and sustainability.
Transition towards cleaner fuel alternatives, such as biofuels, for reducing carbon emissions from the transportation and industrial sectors.
Integration of digital technologies, including IoT, AI, and blockchain, to optimize operations in refining, logistics, and distribution.