Xtreme Weather Grade Diesel Latest News
Recently, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) launched the indigenously developed Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel in New Delhi.
About Xtreme Weather Grade Diesel
- It is a specialised diesel fuel developed for operations in extremely low temperatures.
- It is designed to remain usable at temperatures as low as minus 42 degrees Celsius.
- It is developed jointly by the Indian Army and Oil Marketing Companies.
Characteristics Xtreme Weather Grade Diesel
- It can withstand a wide temperature range, with a pour point of minus 42 degrees Celsius and a flash point of around 50 degrees Celsius.
- It is also compliant with BS-VI emission standards and IS 1460:2025 specifications.
- It allows it to be used in the Indian Army’s existing fleet without requiring engine modifications or re-homologation.
- It is the specialised fuel that will enhance the mobility, safety and operational availability of combat and logistics vehicles in extreme climatic conditions.
- Significance: The technology also has wider civilian use in high-altitude and severe winter regions and represents a significant step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Source: PIB
Last updated on August, 2026
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