Archive · 27 Oct 2025
India Prioritizes Hydrocarbon Discoveries for Energy Independence
India needs to find more oil and gas to meet its future energy needs.
Experts gathered at a conference to discuss how to find these resources, emphasizing the importance of doing so quickly.
They want to use new technology to explore deeper waters and make big discoveries.
This is part of India's plan to be self-sufficient in energy, meaning they won't have to rely on other countries for it.
Key players like the Petroleum Secretary and company heads emphasized how crucial it is to start now and find more resources to secure the nation's energy future.
India aims to boost hydrocarbon discoveries to meet future energy needs.
Pankaj Jain emphasized the urgency of securing major discoveries.
Conference theme focused on 'Rock to Cloud: Geo-Exploration Empowering Energy Evolution'.
ONGC and Oil India Ltd. support exploration efforts with tech advancements.
Progressive policies and technological advancements are aiding exploration.
- Who
- Pankaj Jain, ONGC, Oil India Ltd., and geoscientists.
- What
- Discussion focused on accelerating hydrocarbon exploration and achieving energy independence.
- When
- October 27, 2025.
- Where
- Jaipur, India.
- Why
- To promote bold, time-bound exploration for India's energy security.
- Event
- 15th Biennial International Conference of the Society of Petroleum Geophysicists (SPG-India)
- Theme
- 'Rock to Cloud: Geo-Exploration Empowering Energy Evolution'
- Location
- Jaipur
- Keynote Speaker
- Pankaj Jain, Petroleum Secretary
- Focus
- India's energy self-reliance and hydrocarbon discoveries
- Key Attendees
- ONGC, Oil India Ltd., International Geoscience Orgs
