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About the Conference

The seventh edition of SEFCO is a significant milestone as it transitions to an international platform for the first time. This year’s theme, “Catalyzing Sustainable Future with Affordable Energy and Chemicals,” aims to explore innovative approaches and novel materials at the critical intersection of energy and sustainability to ensure a resilient future. The conference will feature a series of expert-led talks by eminent researchers, professors, and industry leaders from around the world, with the goal of inspiring and empowering young researchers, facilitating discussions on innovative solutions, and providing a platform for exploring collaborative opportunities to shape a sustainable energy future.

Scientific Sessions

Session-II

Crude Oil & Coal:

Exploring Innovations and Opportunities

  • Crude to Chemicals and Fuels

  • Refinery and Petrochemical Processes

  • Future Refinery Configuration

  • Coal Gasification; Syngas Purification

  • Syngas to Fuels and Chemicals

  • Valorization of Waste Plastic

Session-I

Energy TransitionEnergy Efficient Practices and Future Mobility

  • Alternative Fuels and Electric

  • Energy Materials and Storage Devices

  • Energy Harvesting

  • Improved Combustion Practices

  • Waste Heat Recovery

  • Energy Efficiency 

  • Energy Transmission and Distribution

Session-III

Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage

  • Materials & Processes for Carbon Capture

  • CO2 Utilization

  • Chemical Looping

  • Photocatalytic, Electrocatalytic and Thermocatalytic Transformation

  • Enhanced Oil Recovery

  • Carbon Neutrality

  • Carbon Sequestration

Session-IV

Renewable Energy and Chemicals

  • Biomass to Fuels, Chemicals, & Advanced Materials

  • Sustainable Fuels

  • Valorization of Used Cooking Oil, Agricultural Waste & Forestry Residues

  • Chemicals and Fuels by Fermentation

  • Algal Fuels

  • Renewable Polymers

Session-V

Hydrogen Production, Storage, and End-Use

  • Conventional and Unconventional Hydrogen Production

  • Materials for Hydrogen Storage and Carriers

  • Photocatalytic and Electrocatalytic Approaches for Hydrogen Generation

  • Fuel Cells

Session-VI

Leveraging Digital Innovations for Energy Transition and Sustainability

  • ​Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, and Advanced Analytic for Energy Management and Sustainability

  • Operations, Remote Monitoring, and Digital Innovations for refineries, Bio-refineries, and Chemical Industries

  • Circular Economy

Important Dates

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CSIR-  Indian Institute of Petroleum, 

Mohkampur, Haridwar Road,

Dehradun- 248005,

Uttrakhand, India

Dr. Kirtika Kohli

Tel: +91-1352525781 & +91-8396015092

Dr. Subham Paul

Tel: +91-1352525853 & +91-8126947975

Email: sefco@iip.res.in 

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