Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Assam's Untapped Hydrocarbon Resources Highlighted at Energy Week
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said that more than half of Assam's oil and gas resources are still not being used.
They think there's a lot of potential for finding more resources and turning them into usable reserves.
They also said that building more gas pipelines and reducing waste from gas flaring are important.
Different companies and the Assam government talked about how to make the energy sector better at an event called the India Energy Week.
They want to make sure the state has a good environment for investors and can use its resources wisely.
Over 50% of Assam's hydrocarbon resources remain untapped, with only 40% currently converted into reserves.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas emphasizes the need for deeper exploration and reserve conversion.
Infrastructure development, including a gas pipeline network, is crucial for integrating Northeastern states.
Gas flaring is identified as a major loss, with new laws penalizing the practice to improve efficiency.
The Assam State Session at India Energy Week highlighted opportunities in exploration, drilling, gas extraction, and petrochemical sectors.
- Who
- Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Oil PSUs, Government of Assam
- What
- Over 50% of Assam's hydrocarbon resources are untapped, highlighting the need for deeper exploration and infrastructure development
- When
- January 29, during the Assam State Session at the India Energy Week
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam, India
- Why
- To emphasize the potential for exploration, reserve conversion, and infrastructure development in Assam's hydrocarbon sector
- Untapped Resources
- 50% of Assam's hydrocarbon resources
- Current Status
- 40% of resources untapped
- Key Focus
- Exploration and reserve conversion
- Infrastructure Need
- Gas pipeline network integration
- Environmental Concern
- Gas flaring and penalties
- Event
- Assam State Session at India Energy Week
- Organizations Involved
- OIL, NRL, IGGL, AGCL, BCPL, Assam Power Department
- Government Commitment
- Stable, transparent, investor-friendly ecosystem