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bp Chief Meets Modi and Puri, Signals India Investment Plans
bp leader Meg O’Neill met India’s Prime Minister and Oil Minister.
They talked about bp’s work and possible investments in India.
bp plans to take part in upcoming oil and gas exploration rounds.
O’Neill also spoke about bp’s partnership with Reliance Industries on India’s east coast.
She said those assets contribute a third of India’s natural gas.
bp is also working with the state-owned company ONGC to improve production from offshore fields.
Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said bp is taking part in OALP Round 10.
Puri also said bp and ONGC exchanged a document setting out a framework for cooperation.
bp CEO Meg O’Neill met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday.
bp discussed upcoming investments and plans to participate in Open Acreage Licensing Policy rounds.
O’Neill highlighted bp’s east-coast oil and gas assets with Reliance Industries, which she said contribute a third of India’s natural gas.
bp and state-run ONGC have a technical partnership to enhance production from Mumbai High and Western offshore.
Puri said bp is participating in OALP Round 10 and noted an exchanged Framework for Strategic Cooperation document between bp and ONGC.
- Who
- bp CEO Meg O’Neill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
- What
- They discussed bp’s energy partnerships, upcoming investments, and participation in oil and gas exploration rounds.
- Where
- India
- When
- Thursday; the article was published October 8, 2026.
- Why
- To discuss bp’s engagement in India’s energy sector, including investment, exploration, and partnerships.
India’s energy partnerships
India’s energy partnerships
Investment and exploration
India’s energy partnerships
bp said it remains committed to India, with upcoming investments and participation in OALP rounds.
India’s energy partnerships
Puri said bp is actively participating in hydrocarbon exploration under OALP Round 10 and described its engagement across India’s energy value chain.
Key facts
- Company
- bp
- CEO
- Meg O’Neill
- Indian officials
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
- Exploration policy
- Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP)
- OALP round
- Puri said bp is participating in Round 10.
- Partnerships mentioned
- Reliance Industries on east-coast assets; ONGC on offshore production and strategic cooperation.
- Natural gas contribution
- O’Neill said bp’s east-coast assets with Reliance Industries contribute a third of India’s natural gas.
Quotes
Meg O’Neill
CEO of bp
“It was an absolute honour to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. We had the pleasure of updating him on bp’s exciting progress in India’s energy sector, including our oil and gas assets on the east coast with @RIL_Updates, which contributes a third of India’s natural gas.”
thehindubusinessline.com
“The Prime Minister’s support for bp as a key energy partner is truly cherished. bp remains wholeheartedly committed to India with upcoming investments and participation in OALP rounds, aligning with his inspiring vision of Viksit Bharat. Go India!”
thehindubusinessline.com
Hardeep Singh Puri
India’s Oil Minister
“Also witnessed the exchange of Framework for Strategic Cooperation Document between bp and India’s energy Maharatna @ONGC.”
thehindubusinessline.com
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