The North East gave birth to India's petroleum industry; today, it stands ready to power the next chapter of India's energy journey as Nagaland will produce oil and gas again after 31 years!
With the signing of a historic tripartite Memorandum of Understanding between Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Nagaland and Assam, India’s quest towards increasing domestic exploration and production of hydrocarbons under the visionary leadership of PM Sh @narendramodi Ji takes a giant leap as a new basin opens up for fresh wildcat exploration!
Since Assam alone accounts for nearly 22% of India's crude oil reserves and around 15% of the country's natural gas reserves, while Nagaland possesses significant hydrocarbon potential in the Naga-Schuppen Belt of the Assam-Arakan Basin, resources where hydrocarbons flow naturally and those which have huge untapped resources, the outlook for E&P activities in the North East is therefore extremely promising.
By creating a framework for cooperation between the concerned Governments, this MoU signed in the presence of HM Sh @AmitShah Ji, provides certainty to investors, facilitates operational continuity, enables regulatory coordination and creates conditions necessary for long-term investment decisions.
I want to thank the Nagaland CM Sh @Neiphiu_Rio Ji and Assam CM Sh @himantabiswa Ji who rose above differences to chart the way forward for the region and the country.
The resumption of mineral oil operations will generate direct and indirect employment, stimulate local entrepreneurship, strengthen physical infrastructure, create opportunities for contractors, service providers and small businesses, and contribute significantly to the economic development of surrounding communities and the entire NE Region.
@PMOIndia@PetroleumMin@CMOfficeAssam@CmoNagaland@PIB_India
Over the past 12 years, more than 10.5 crore LPG connections have been provided to women under PM Ujjwala Yojana, bringing clean cooking fuel, better health and greater dignity to households across India.
A transformative step towards inclusive growth and Garib Kalyan.
#12YearsOfGaribKalyan
🔰 India showcases Carbon Credit Trading Scheme and Renewable Energy Standards at #WTO Trade and Environment Week 2026 in Geneva
🔰 India highlights sustainable development and clean energy transition efforts at WTO event
🔰 India showcases National Carbon Market framework under #CarbonCreditTrading Scheme
🔰 It was highlighted that India has been consistently achieving its climate commitments ahead of schedule. As of March 2026, the share of non-fossil fuel-based installed electricity generation capacity had reached 53.21 per cent against the target of 50 per cent by 2030, thereby achieving the target nearly five years in advance
🔰 The progress achieved under the National Green Hydrogen Mission was also presented, including the emission thresholds and technical criteria notified for classifying hydrogen as "Green Hydrogen"
🔗https://t.co/wIK5t5hzgP
@DoC_GoI
प्रकृति का संरक्षण क���वल एक दायित्व नहीं, बल्कि हमारी संस्कृति और संस्कारों का भी अभिन्न हिस्सा है।
मधु वाता ऋतायते मधु क्षरन्ति सिन्धवः।
माध्वीर्नः सन्त्वोषधीः॥
A landmark step in India’s clean energy transition.
On 4 June 2026, ONGC Energy Centre signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Territory Administration of Ladakh and the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) to extend their collaboration for another five years towards establishing India’s first geothermal power project at Puga Valley, Ladakh.
Situated at an altitude of over 14,000 feet in one of the world’s most promising geothermal provinces, the project envisages a 1 MWe pilot geothermal power plant that will lay the foundation for commercial-scale geothermal energy development in India.
In a significant technological breakthrough, ONGC Energy Centre has already successfully drilled India’s first geothermal well and generated steam adequate for sustainable power production despite the region’s challenging terrain and extreme climatic conditions. This achievement places India among a select group of nations advancing geothermal energy as a reliable, round-the-clock renewable power source.
The Puga geothermal initiative is expected to enhance energy security in the Himalayan region, reduce dependence on conventional fuels, promote sustainable development, and create new economic opportunities for local communities. It also aligns with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of harnessing alternative energy resources and supports India’s Net Zero aspirations.
The MoU was signed by Shri Rudra Goud P.T., IAS, Administrative Secretary, Power Development and New & Renewable Energy Department, UT Ladakh; Shri Romil Singh Donk, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Leh; and Shri Sunil Kumar, Director General, ONGC Energy Centre.
#EnergyNowAndNext #YouAreEnergy
Guided by the principle of ‘One Earth, One Family and One Future’, we will continue working towards a cleaner, greener and more sustainable planet through the spirit of Mission LiFE.
Introducing E85 – a fuel that brings together sustainability, affordability, and self-reliance.
✔ 85% Ethanol Blended Petrol
✔ Up to 61% lower greenhouse gas emissions*
✔ More economical than petrol
✔ 100% Aatmanirbhar fuel
✔ Supports higher farmer income
✔ Designed for Flex Fuel Vehicles
A greener drive. A stronger India.
#FillItGreen #E85 #IndianOil #AatmanirbharMobility #WorldEnvironmentDay
@HardeepSPuri@PetroleumMin@Secretary_MoPNG@neerajmittalias@ChairmanIOCL@sahneyas
Congratulations @OilIndiaLimited !
An ocean of energy opportunities reinforced in the Andaman Sea!
Very happy to report the presence of natural gas in Sri Vijayapuram-3 an exploratory well drilled by Oil India Ltd. 15 km off the east coast of the Andaman Islands at a water depth of 355 meters.
Initial production testing of the well at the depth of 1900 plus meters in the Eocene formation has established the presence of natural gas through continuous flaring.
Oil India is carrying out gas sampling to assess the composition & calorific value of gas and to carry out isotope studies to understand the genesis of the gas.
Under the Samudra Manthan Mission (National Deep Water Exploration Mission) announced by Hon’ble PM @narendramodi Ji on Independence Day 2025, large number of deepwater & Ultra deepwater exploration wells are planned in our offshore basins to fully exploit our hydrocarbon reserves.
Presence of hydrocarbon is now reported in 2(Two) wells out of 3 (Three) exploratory wells drilled by OIL in current exploratory campaign off Andaman Basin.
This presence of natural gas will help us in taking forward our exploration ambitions in coordination with global deepwater exploration experts like @petrobras, @TotalEnergies, @bp_india, @Shell, @exxonmobil and will be a significant milestone in our journey through Amrit Kaal!
@PMOIndia@PIB_India@PetroleumMin@mygovindia
#OilIndia #EnergySecurity #Exploration #NaturalGas #Andaman
हर बूंद में आत्मनिर्भरता!
PM @narendramodi जी के मार्गदर्शन में आज नया भारत एक नए ऊर्जा युग की ओर बढ़ रहा है।
E85 जैसे इथेनॉल-आधारित ईंधन के साथ अब हमारी ऊर्जा का स्रोत हमारे अपने खेत बन रहे हैं। जो किसान क�� तक हमारे लिए अन्न उगाता था, आज 'ईंधन' भी उगा रहा है।
यह केवल ईंधन का बदलाव नहीं है, बल्कि सोच का बदलाव है। प्रति लीटर ₹20 सस्ता E85 ईंधन,सामान्य वाहन के लिए नहीं, सिर्फ फ्लेक्स फ्यूल वाहन के लिए है।
यह बदलाव किसानों की आय बढ़ाने, गांवों की अर्थव्यवस्था को मजबूत करने और आत्मनिर्भर भारत के सपने को साकार करने के साथ स्वच्छ पर्यावरण की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम है।
अन्नदाता से ऊर्जादाता बनने की यह यात्रा भारत के विकास की नई पहचान है।
@PetroleumMin
Planet Earth is the only home we have. Together, we can, and must make this a better place.
On #WorldEnvironmentDay let us take a pledge to renew our efforts to make the world a cleaner, greener & better place for all creations of God. Like it is said, “We have not inherited the planet from our parents, but are borrowing it from our children and the generations that follow.”
#NowForClimate
Called on the Acting President of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela HE @delcyrodriguezv today with the leadership of @PetroleumMin and CMDs of India’s energy sector PSUs.
India has a long standing energy partnership with Venezuela since 2008 and shares unique complimentarities with the country.
Venezuela possesses biggest proven reserves of oil in the world, while India not only possesses huge demand for energy but also has the technological expertise and manpower to refine Venezuelan crude in our refineries. Venezuela is already among the largest crude oil suppliers to India in April & May 2026, which is a reflection of the future potential. Our technical team will visit Venezuela soon to further explore this potential.
Indian companies already have existing investments in Venezuela and now look forward to building upon them, in addition to looking for newer opportunities for fruitful collaborations which will provide momentum to our quest towards energy security under the leadership of PM Sh @narendramodi Ji.
@PMOIndia@PetroleumMin@MEAIndia@IndiaVenezuela@PIB_India@MIB_India@IndianOilcl@ONGC_@ongcvideshltd@BPCLimited@HPCL@OilIndiaLimited@PetronetLNGLtd@IGLConnect@NRL_MoPNG@PetronetLNGLtd@gailindia@investindia@mygovindia@transformIndia
BPCL marked a proud milestone with the GURU Felicitation Ceremony, led by the Centre of Excellence (Marketing) and graced by Shri Subhankar Sen, Director (Marketing) and Shri Pushp Kumar Nayar, Director (Human Resources), along with business and entity heads.
The ceremony recognised 67 GURUs from across BPCL’s businesses and major entities, celebrating their invaluable role in strengthening the organisation’s knowledge and learning ecosystem. Representing diverse functions including Retail, LPG, Gas, Lubricants, Aviation, HSSE, Finance, Industrial & Commercial and more, these knowledge champions embody BPCL’s belief that expertise within the organisation is one of its greatest strengths.
Recognised for their commitment to knowledge sharing, content creation, mentoring and consistently high learning impact, BPCL’s GURUs are helping bridge capability gaps and empowering employees across career stages and functions. Through structured learning interventions and Train-the-Trainer programmes led by the Centre of Excellence, they continue to shape a culture where learning transcends designation and experience.
The GURU initiative reflects BPCL’s commitment to institutionalising knowledge, nurturing talent, and building a future-ready organisation powered by continuous learning and shared excellence.
#BPCL #GURU #LearningCulture #KnowledgeManagement #PeopleDevelopment #CapabilityBuilding #LeadershipDevelopment #CentreOfExcellence
@HardeepSPuri@PetroleumMin@Secretary_MoPNG
Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji, has approved one-time budgetary support of up to ₹10,000 crore for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to stabilise Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for Scheduled Indian Airlines.
The support will be provided as interest-free advances through the Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, aimed at mitigating the impact of fuel price volatility arising from the West Asia crisis.
The measure will help ensure stable airline operations, sustain employment across aviation and allied sectors, and maintain seamless domestic and international connectivity. It is expected to support passenger and cargo movement, boost tourism and trade, and enable optimal utilisation of airport infrastructure, including those developed under the UDAN scheme.
Overall, the initiative will strengthen India’s connectivity with global markets and contribute to sustained economic growth.
#CabinetDecisions
BPCL engaged with Shri Ramkumar C, Consul General of India in Fukuoka, Japan, on the sidelines of APIC 2026, led by Shri Manoj Menon, BU (Head) – I&CS.
During the interaction, the delegation shared insights into BPCL's evolving petrochemicals business, strategic growth initiatives, and long-term vision for expanding its presence in specialized chemicals and future-ready energy solutions. The discussion also explored opportunities for deeper industry engagement and enhanced collaboration between Indian and Japanese stakeholders. We thank Shri Ramkumar C for his valuable time, insightful perspectives, and continued support in fostering stronger Indo-Japan industrial cooperation.
As the energy and petrochemical landscape continues to evolve, meaningful partnerships across industry and diplomatic channels remain essential for driving innovation, strengthening value chains, and creating sustainable growth opportunities.
#BPCL #APIC2026 #Petrochemicals #IndiaJapanPartnership #IndustryCollaboration #EnergyTransition #SpecialtyChemicals #Innovation #SustainableGrowth #FutureReady
@PetroleumMin@Secretary_MoPNG@HardeepSPuri
नेपालको राष्ट्रिय स्वतन्त्र पार्टीका सभापति श्री रवि लामिछानेज्यूसँग भेट्न पाउँदा अत्यन्तै खुशी लागेको छ । एक साझा र समृद्ध भविष्यका लागि मिलेर काम गर्ने वहाँको चाहनालाई म स्वागत गर्दछु र त्यसमा पूर्ण रुपमा सहमत छु ।
हाम्रो छिमेकी पहिलो नीति अन्तर्गत नेपाल प्राथमिकतामा रहेको साझेदार हो र हामी ��ुई देशबीचको विशिष्ट एवम् बहुआयामिक सम्बन्धलाई थप उचाइमा पुऱ्याउन नयाँ सरकारसँग सहकार्य गर्न उत्सुक छौँ ।
@hamrorabi
The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme that will work towards reducing pollution in the Delhi-NCR region and promote cleaner mobility. The scheme will improve air quality, support sustainable transport and benefit vehicle owners.
https://t.co/KFBmkJiIWY
भारत की बाइक,
भारत का ईंधन!
भारत के ऊर्जा क्षेत्र में हुई एक ऐतिहासिक अध्याय की शुरुआत!
E20 से E85 ईंधन पर चलने वाली बाइक्स का हुआ अनावरण! इस पहल से ना केवल भारत में हरित ऊर्जा के क्षेत्र में क्रांति आएगी बल्कि आत्मनिर्भरता को बल मिलेगा।
Delighted to launch a new chapter in India’s energy history with the introduction of new motorcycles compatible with ethanol blends from E20 to E85.
India’s energy sector journeys into the future under the visionary leadership of PM Sh @narendramodi Ji.
The launch of @HeroMotoCorp’s Splendor+ and HF Deluxe Flex Fuel motorcycles with my senior cabinet colleague Sh @nitin_gadkari Ji today, marks India’s entry into mass-market flex-fuel mobility with Aatmanirbhar vehicles that incorporate upgraded fuel systems, revised ECU calibration and flex-fuel capable components.
@PMOIndia@PetroleumMin@NHAI_Official@MIB_India@PIB_India@siamindia #FlexFuel #Ethanol #TwoWheelers