Where is the Indian Institute of Petroleum located?

Key Points

• Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
• It was established in 1960 under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Government of India.
• The institute focuses on research and development in petroleum refining, petrochemicals, alternative fuels, and automotive testing.
• IIP has developed several indigenous technologies for fuel processing and environmental protection.
• It collaborates with various national and international agencies including Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and ONGC.

Additional Information

• CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research):
  • India’s largest research and development organization, established in 1942.
  • Operates a network of 38 laboratories across various scientific domains including IIP.
• Other CSIR Petroleum Institutes:
  • CSIR-IICT (Indian Institute of Chemical Technology), Hyderabad – focuses on chemical sciences including fuel chemistry.
  • CSIR-NEERI – focuses on environmental engineering and pollution control relevant to petroleum industries.
• Technologies by IIP:
  • Bio-jet fuel for Indian Air Force trials successfully developed by IIP.
  • Techniques for desulfurization, catalytic cracking, and green fuels are key R&D outcomes.
• Academic Programs:
  • IIP offers Ph.D. and training programs in chemical and petroleum engineering in collaboration with academic institutions like AcSIR.