Sustainable Alternative towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) Initiative

SATAT initiative was launched in October 2018 by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas in association with Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Oil Marketing Companies (OMC) viz. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

• SATAT is an initiative that aimed at setting up of Compressed Bio-Gas production plants and makes it available in the market for use in automotive fuels by inviting Expression of Interest from potential entrepreneurs. Compressed Bio-Gas is exactly similar to the commercially available natural gas in its composition and energy potential. It is a developmental effort that would benefit vehicle-users as well as farmers and entrepreneurs.
• This significant move has the potential to boost availability of more affordable transport fuels, better use of agricultural residue, cattle dung and municipal solid waste, as well as to provide an additional revenue source to farmers.
• Significance: The multiple benefits includes responsible waste management; reduction in carbon emissions and pollution; additional revenue source for farmers; boost to entrepreneurship in rural economy and employment; support to national commitments in achieving climate change goals; reduction in import of natural gas and crude oil; buffer against crude oil/gas price fluctuations etc.