Archive · 3 Sep 2025
India Launches National Deepwater Mission for Oil and Gas
India is starting a new plan to look for oil and gas deep under the sea.
The Prime Minister announced this mission to find more energy resources.
The government hopes to find new oil and gas reserves and also look for important minerals.
Oil India Ltd.
(OIL) is already working on projects in the Andaman Sea.
The goal is to attract big companies to invest in India and find more resources.
This effort is also influenced by the current global situation.
The government is working with international companies to make this happen.
It’s a big step to make India more energy-independent.
India launched a National Deepwater Mission to boost oil and gas exploration.
The mission aims to unlock the potential of the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Oil India Ltd. (OIL) is investing Rs 2,500 crore in a deepwater campaign.
The government is collaborating with international oil companies.
The initiative is influenced by both long-term goals and current geopolitical events.
- Who
- Government of India and Oil India Ltd. (OIL)
- What
- Launching of a National Deepwater Mission for oil and gas exploration and critical minerals exploration.
- When
- Announced by PM Modi on Independence Day; ongoing since 2022
- Where
- Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Andaman basin
- Why
- To boost oil and gas exploration, attract investment, and enhance exploration of critical minerals.
- Mission Launch
- Announced by PM Modi on Independence Day
- Mission Focus
- Deepwater oil and gas exploration
- Lead Organization
- Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
- OIL Investment
- Rs 2,500 crore in Andaman basin campaign
- No-Go Zone Unlocked
- 99% of Indian deepwater EEZ