Archive · 10 Aug 2025
India's Energy Sector Advances Amid Global Challenges
India is working hard to produce more oil and gas.
The country has made it easier to explore for oil, and the biggest refinery in Asia is now located there.
They are investing a lot of money to find more oil, especially in new areas like the Andaman Sea.
Scientists have found hints of oil and gas in the Andaman Sea, meaning there could be a lot more oil to find.
These findings are important because they show that the region has a working petroleum system.
This is good news for the future, as it could lead to more oil production and help India's energy needs.
The government is aiming for energy independence.
India's oil refining capacity has increased to 258 million metric tonnes per annum.
Jamnagar is now Asia’s largest refinery, exporting petroleum products to over 100 countries.
Open acreage licensing policy unlocked 2.5 lakh sq km for exploration and production.
Exploration clearances were reduced to ease the business environment.
ONGC and Oil India Ltd are conducting an exploration campaign in the Andaman ultra-deepwater region.
- Who
- Hardeep Singh Puri, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister; ONGC; Oil India Ltd.
- What
- India is increasing its oil and gas exploration and production, aiming for energy security.
- When
- Recent developments and ongoing efforts.
- Where
- India, including offshore areas like the Andaman ultra-deepwater region.
- Why
- To increase energy security through reforms and investment in exploration and production.
- Oil Refining Capacity
- 258 million metric tonnes per annum
- Jamnagar Refinery
- Asia’s largest
- Countries Exported To
- 100+
- Exploration Area (OALP)
- 2.5 lakh sq km
- Exploration Clearances Reduced From
- 37 to 18
- Investment in Upstream Segment
- $1.3 billion
- ONGC Hydrocarbon Discoveries
- 20 blocks