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A new chapter in India’s energy journey begins. With OALP Round-XI now live, we unlock vast frontiers beneath our land and seas—powering growth, resilience, and self-reliance. Round-X (~25 blocks; ~182,589 sq km) and Round-XI (~80,228 sq km) are now on offer - together unlocking ~262,817 sq km for exploration. This is a decisive step aligned with the vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister Sh @narendramodi Ji under #SamudraManthan: fast-tracking bidding, expanding acreage, and strengthening India’s energy security. The quest to discover India’s hidden energy wealth continues. 🇮🇳 #NewIndia #EnergyFuture

Join the Workshop & Bid Promotion Event on Financing India’s E&P Growth—bringing together policymakers, financiers & industry to address capital access, BG norms & investor confidence in India’s upstream sector. 📍 Taj, Colaba, Mumbai 19.01.2026 @PetroleumMin

A new chapter of growth is unfolding in India’s upstream sector. The Workshop & Bid Promotion Event aligns policy clarity, geological potential & sub-surface knowledge, and market opportunity to unlock exploration and production investments. 📍 Taj, Colaba, Mumbai 📅 19.01.2026

Advancing India’s upstream energy future Join us at the Workshop & Bid Promotion Event focused on unlocking India’s hydrocarbon potential through policy reforms, new bid rounds, and investor-friendly frameworks 📍 Taj, Colaba, Mumbai 📅 19.01.2026 @PetroleumMin

My piece on how PM Sh @narendramodi Ji’s inspirational professionalism and impeccable work ethic are making the difference on the ground, and the way his discipline, that turns vision into durable systems, sets the PM apart. The meticulous homework he does and how he goes through every paper and file before a meeting is what he expects of the system. Behind these choices lies a distinctive working style. Discussions are civil but unsparing; competing views are welcomed, drift is not. After hearing the room, he reduces a thick dossier to the essential alternatives, assigns responsibility and names the metric that will decide success. The best argument, not the loudest, prevails; preparation is rewarded; follow-up is relentless. @PMOIndia @NamoApp @narendramodi_in @themodistory @modiarchive #PMModi @the_hindu

The Mahanadi Basin is emerging as a key hotspot for hydrocarbon exploration in India. With growing activity in both deepwater and onshore areas, it promises to strengthen the country's energy security. Join the Basin Analysis Conference: youtube.com/live/tfi_UDDj7… @PetroleumMin

An ocean of energy opportunities opens up in the Andaman Sea! Very happy to report the occurrence of natural gas in Sri Vijayapuram 2 well at a distance of 9.20 NM (17 km) from the shoreline on the east coast of the Andaman Islands at a water depth of 295 meters and target depth of 2650 meters. Initial production testing of the well in the range of 2212 – 2250 meters has established the presence of natural gas with intermittent flaring. The gas samples were brought by ship to Kakinada, were tested and found to be 87% methane. The size of the gas pool and commercial viability of the discovery will get verified in the coming months but establishing the presence of hydrocarbons in the Andaman basin is a major step in confirming our long held belief that Andaman basin is rich in natural gas, in line with discoveries in the entire area from Myanmar in North to Indonesia in the south in this belt. Under the deepwater mission announced by Hon’ble PM @narendramodi Ji on Independence Day, large number of deepwater exploration wells are planned in our offshore basins in order to find new discoveries and fully exploit our hydrocarbon reserves. This occurrence of natural gas will help us in taking forward our exploration ambitions in coordination with global deepwater exploration experts like @petrobras @bp_india @Shell @exxonmobil and will be a significant milestone in our journey through Amrit Kaal! @PMOIndia @PetroleumMin @PIB_India @OilIndiaLimited @gailindia @ONGC_ @Andaman_Admin @AN_Command

The exchange of ideas and thoughts on KG Basin analogues will certainly help spur greater exploration in this area. Join the Basin Analysis Conference using this link. youtube.com/live/tfi_UDDj7… #BasinAnalysisConference2025 @PetroleumMin

Held an excellent interaction in a fireside chat on ‘Powering India’s Green Future with Hydrogen’ at World Hydrogen India, an inaugural conference on building India’s hydrogen economy under the farsighted and decisive leadership of PM Sh @narendramodi Ji. With the National Green Hydrogen Mission, under which we aim to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030, supported by strong policy frameworks and significant financial outlays India is among the fastest-moving nations in the global hydrogen landscape. S&P Global Commodity Insights projects that by 2050, global hydrogen demand will grow at 3.5% annually, reaching 220 MMT per year, with 60% supplied by low-carbon sources. India will play a key role in the hydrogen landscape. Our oil & gas PSUs have collectively announced plans to set up ~1 MT per annum of green hydrogen capacity by 2030. Our energy sector PSUs have already joined the hydrogen quest by floating tenders for 170KTPA capacity under ‘Build Own Operate’ model. India has awarded 19 companies ~900,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) of green hydrogen production capacity under its National Green Hydrogen Mission. India is emerging as a cost champion of the hydrogen economy which is a strong signal for investors betting on India’s energy future. Green Hydrogen costs here are already <$4/kg—@IndianOilcl, @HPCL & @BPCLimited bids at ~$3.7–3.8/kg (excluding GST). India will ensure that hydrogen is not just a fuel of the future but a pillar of energy security, economic competitiveness, and environmental stewardship. #WHINDIA #WHL @PMOIndia @PetroleumMin @PIB_India @SPGlobal

Oil India Reports First Hydrocarbon Occurrence in Andaman Oil India Limited reports the occurrence of natural gas in its 2nd exploratory well Vijayapuram-2 in the Andaman Shallow Offshore Block AN-OSHP-2018/1 under OALP. Preliminary testing has confirmed the presence of natural gas and further studies are underway to understand its genesis and potential. This marks the first reported hydrocarbon occurrence in the ongoing #Andaman exploration campaign, and we remain committed to advancing exploration to strengthen India’s energy future. #OilIndiaLimited #NaturalGas #exploration #AtmanirbharBharat #EnergySecurity @PMOIndia | @PetroleumMin | @HardeepSPuri | @TheSureshGopi | @PTI_News | @PIB_India | @ANI

Day 2: Deep Dive into Basin Analogues! The Basin Analysis Conference 2025 shifts focus today to its highly anticipated technical Q&A sessions. Industry experts are engaged in in-depth discussions on key basin analogues. Don't miss this opportunity to gain technical insights and participate in the knowledge exchange. Join live: youtube.com/live/tfi_UDDj7… #BasinAnalysis #BasinAnalysisConference2025

Day 1 of the Basin Analysis Conference 2025, organized by the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) in Mumbai, concluded on a high note. The cornerstone of the day was the ‘E&P Services: Leadership Roundtable,’ chaired by the Hon’ble Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri. The roundtable focused on critical deliberations for advancing India’s upstream services and ensuring long-term energy security. The event was also graced by the presence of Shri Pankaj Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas along with senior officials from MoPNG, ONGC, OIL, and BP. The conference saw active participation from key representatives of various service provider companies from across the globe. The day's discussions centered on the E&P services ecosystem, concluding with a group photograph of the distinguished guests. The conference continues tomorrow with technical sessions followed by Q&A on key basin analogues, including Krishna-Godavari (KG), Mahanadi, Andaman Basin (AB) and the Bay of Bengal. #BasinAnalysis2025 #DGH #GlobalEnergy #Upstream

In the first of its kind #UrjaVarta2025 at Bharat Mandapam, ministers and officials of several states, UTs & @PetroleumMin had discussed how oil & natural gas plays an important role in the economy of the states. Since the sector contributes about 16% to the state’s exchequer, the states which have tapped their energy resources and have streamlined their energy policies are witnessing greater prosperity. Investments in the energy infrastructure and policy measures by states haven’t just built national capacity - they’ve created real, measurable value at the state level apart from creating direct & indirect employment & entrepreneurial opportunities for the youth. Reforms and measures announced by the centre under the leadership of PM Sh @narendramodi Ji are inspiring states and UTs to follow suit. I thank Assam CM Sh @himantabiswa Ji for notification of exemption of hydrocarbons exploration and production activities from the purview of "The Assam Regulation of Reclassification and Reclassification cum Transfer of Lands Act, 2015" subject to the payment of the applicable premium. Companies have been permitted to purchase or lease the required land directly from landowners through negotiated settlement, as per prevailing market rates and applicable guidelines. @CMOfficeAssam @PIB_India @OilIndiaLimited @ONGC_ @BimalBorah119 @DghIndia @PPACIndia

Big dreams begin with the right intent. With @BPCLimited driving progress toward a smarter and cleaner energy future, India is moving forward with purpose and determination. That’s the essence of #UrjaVarta2025 - a space for bold ideas, impactful reforms, and the changemakers behind #ViksitBharat2047. The journey continues. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 #BPCL #EnergyOfIndia #MoPNG #UrjaVarta2025

नई ऊर्जा सोच, नई ऊर्जा रणनीति! #UrjaVarta2025 में जानिए कैसे बदल रही है भारत की ऊर्जा दिशा - नीतियों, तकनीक और साझेदारियों के साथ 📍 भारत मंडपम 🗓️ 17 जुलाई @PetroleumMin @DghIndia

The power to move forward starts with the right intent. #UrjaVarta2025 brings together the people, ideas, and reforms that will fuel India’s energy future. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 @PetroleumMin @DGHIndia #UrjaVarta2025 #ViksitBharat2047 #MoPNG

The power to move forward starts with the right intent. #UrjaVarta2025 brings together the people, ideas, and reforms that will fuel India’s energy future. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 @PetroleumMin @DGHIndia #UrjaVarta2025 #ViksitBharat2047 #MoPNG

When great minds come together, the energy is different! #UrjaVarta2025 is bringing leaders, changemakers & ideas to one platform to shape India’s energy story.

The power to move forward starts with the right intent. #UrjaVarta2025 brings together the people, ideas, and reforms that will fuel India’s energy future. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 @PetroleumMin @DGHIndia #UrjaVarta2025 #ViksitBharat2047 #MoPNG

जैसे समर्थ लहरों के लिए कोई दायरे नहीं होते, ठीक वैसे ही अब तेल व गैस की नई खोज के लिए कोई दायरे या बंधन नहीं है। इस दिशा में PM @narendramodi जी का No Go area पर लिया गया फैसला बाधाओं को ही सफलता का मार्ग बनाने जैसा है। तेल व गैस की खोज के लिए इस वर्ष @ONGC_ ने 500 से अधिक कुएं खोदे हैं, जो 37 वर्षों में सबसे अधिक है। गुयाना ने 46 कुएं खोदे और उन्हें तेल/गैस का कोई भंडार नहीं मिला लेकिन 47वें ने एक बड़ी खोज की। अंडमान में भी गैस की बड़ी संभावना है। 'कई गुयाना' की क्षमता प्रतीत होती है। हम उसी दिशा में प्रयासरत हैं और परिणाम सुखद आएंगे, ऐसा मेरा विश्वास है। @PetroleumMin