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
The government has extended central #ExciseDuty exemptions to petrol blended with 22%, 25%, 27% and 30% ethanol. There will be a nil excise duty rate for fuel blends that conform to BIS standards.
India not only secured its energy needs, but emerged stronger, more resilient, and better prepared for the future under the leadership of PM Sh @narendramodi Ji. We have successfully managed to maintain an uninterrupted supply of affordable and sustainable energy despite a major geopolitical conflict because we widened our basket of energy sources from 27 in 2014 to 41 countries now. So, while there were disturbances on the Hormuz route, we managed energy imports from other supply chains and geographic routes.
While many countries struggled with shortages and soaring prices, India protected its citizens because we planned ahead, diversified supply chains, strengthened strategic reserves, expanded sourcing options, and took difficult decisions when required.
India is the only country where energy prices remained unchanged for four years. Infact, when prices around the world were shooting up, prices of fuel in India actually went down.
Even now, we remain committed to buffering our citizens from severe impacts, and the price adjustment is minimal compared to the hikes that many countries, including many in our immediate neighbourhood and even in developed countries, are experiencing.
The success of India’s energy diplomacy under the leadership of PM Sh @narendramodi Ji bears positive results even as the world is faced with serious geopolitical crises. Our energy imports continue uninterrupted even as supply chains choke. We are able to ensure easy availability of fuel for our citizens even as countries worldwide struggle to make energy ends meet. We are able to do this because India has diversified its import basket to 41 sources from the basket of 27 that existed in 2014.
India not only secured its energy needs, but emerged stronger, more resilient, and better prepared for the future.
While many countries struggled with shortages and soaring prices, India protected its citizens because we planned ahead, diversified supply chains, strengthened strategic reserves, expanded sourcing options, and took difficult decisions when required.
PM Modi Ji’s vision has never been limited to managing crises. His vision is to use every crisis as an opportunity to build the future.
India’s ethanol blending programme has grown from approximately 1.5% to the threshold of a 20% blending economy. Flex-fuel technology is creating new opportunities for consumers and farmers. E85-compatible vehicles will provide more fuel choices, lower operating costs, and reduce dependence on imported crude.
At the same time, India is positioning itself at the forefront of the global clean-energy transition. Through the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the country is laying the foundation for a new energy ecosystem that can power industries, create jobs, attract investment, and strengthen energy independence.
उज्ज्वला योजना ने नारी शक्ति को धुएं से मुक्ति दिलाई
जल जीवन मिशन ने घर-घर तक जीवनधारा पहुंचाई
पीएम आवास ने लाखों परिवारों को पक्का मकान दिया
आयुष्मान भारत ने स्वास्थ्य सुरक्षा का कवच दिया
जन धन योजना ने बैंकिंग सेवाओं के द्वार खोले....
PM @narendramodi जी के नेतृत्व में ऐसी विभिन्न योजनाओं ने देश के करोड़ों वंचित गरीब परिवारों के जीवन में सम्मान, सुरक्षा और आत्मविश्वास की नई कहानी लिखी है। मोदी सरकार की इन योजनाओं से उनके सपनों को नई उड़ान मिली है।
'विकसित भारत' की नींव को मजबूत करती गरीब कल्याण की यह 12 वर्षों की यात्रा केवल योजनाओं की नहीं, बल्कि उन घरों की यात्रा है, जहां पहली बार सुविधाएं पहुंचीं, उन परिवारों की यात्रा है, जिन्हें पहली बार लगा कि सरकार उनके द्वार तक पहुंची है।
गरीब कल्याण की दिशा में इन गौरवपूर्ण,अभूतपूर्व 12 वर्षों के लिए आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री जी का हार्दिक आभार!
#12YearsOfGaribKalyan
India has very successfully navigated through the trilemma of energy availability, affordability and sustainability despite geopolitical difficulties involving several major energy producers. While many parts of the world, including countries in our neighbourhood, are facing an energy crisis, there is no shortage of fuel on our retail outlets.
Our OMC’s continue to make losses from the time the current conflict started. An LPG cylinder that should cost around ₹1,642 is available at ₹942 for regular customers with the companies absorbing losses of nearly ₹700 per cylinder; and for ₹642 to the more than 10 crore Ujjwala beneficiaries resulting in a loss of nearly ₹1,000 per cylinder to the OMCs.
We are committed to providing affordable energy to our citizens.
@TimesNow
10.5+ crore free LPG connections to women from poor families.
Through the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), clean cooking fuel has reached millions of households, empowering women and improving the quality of life for families across India.
A milestone in expanding access to clean energy and ensuring that its benefits reach those who need them most.
#12YearsOfSeva
FIPI extends its warm congratulations to Mr. Kumar Shanker on taking over as Managing Director of Indraprastha Gas Ltd. (IGL).
FIPI wishes him every success in leading IGL to new milestones as it continues to expand access to cleaner energy, strengthen India's CGD ecosystem and contribute to the nation's energy security and sustainability goals.
@IGLConnect
Mr. Kumar Shanker has taken over as Managing Director of Indraprastha Gas Ltd. (IGL), the largest City Gas distribution company of the country, operating City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks across 33 districts in twelve geographical areas across four states of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Mr. Shanker, a Chemical Engineer from prestigious BITS Pilani brings to IGL, a rich domain experience of over 32 years in Oil & Gas Sector of rich and diverse experience in the natural gas industry encompassing Commissioning and Operations of Gas Processing Plants, Project Management of Petrochemical Units, Corporate Strategy & Planning, Marketing & Regulatory functions, and CGD sector.
Before joining IGL, he was the Managing Director of Maharashtra Natural Gas Ltd. (MNGL) in Pune. Under his leadership, MNGL grew from strength to strength, taking it amongst the top five CGD companies in India in terms of growth, profitability, and development of infrastructure for domestic piped gas connections.
Earlier, over a period of three decades, Mr. Shanker has worked in various business verticals of GAIL covering several locations in India including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and New Delhi. He has extensive experience in Regulatory matters across a wide spectrum of areas related to grant of authorizations, open access, pipeline tariffs, affiliate-code of conduct etc.
Mr Shanker has been actively engaged in several important policy and regulatory changes that have evolved over the past two decades in the Indian natural gas sector. He has played an important role in the introduction of Unified Tariff for the National Gas Grid System in the country which is hailed as a noteworthy reform in the natural gas sector in India.
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
E85 ईंधन आ गया.......अब E20 अनुकूल गाड़ियों का क्या होगा?
E20 और E85 दो अलग-अलग श्रेणियों के ईंधन हैं, जो अलग-अलग प्रकार के वाहनों के लिए बनाए गए हैं। E85 के आने का मतलब यह बिल्कुल नहीं है कि E20 या पेट्रोल वाहन बंद हो जाएंगे।
E85 ईंधन सिर्फ और सिर्फ फ्लेक्स फ्यूल वाहन के लिए है, सामान्य E20 अनुकूल वाहन के लिए नहीं।
ब्राज़ील में दशकों से E85 ईंधन का इस्तेमाल हो रहा है। फ्लेक्स फ्यूल वाले वाहन के इंजन E20 से लेकर E100 तक के विभिन्न इथेनॉल-पेट्रोल मिश्रणों पर चल सकते हैं।
यह किसानों की आय बढ़ाने, कच्चे तेल के आयात पर निर्भरता कम करने के साथ-साथ देश की ऊर्जा सुरक्षा को भी मजबूत करेगा।
यह भारत के स्वच्छ और आत्मनिर्भर भविष्य की ओर निरंतर बढ़ते कदम को दर्शाता है।
#E85
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 कल 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
भारत की उपज
भारत की प्रगति!
विश्व पर्यावरण दिवस के अवसर पर माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के स्वच्छ, हरित एवं ऊर्जा सुरक्षित भारत की विज़न से प्रेरणा लेकर आज दिल्ली में फ्लैक्स फ्यूल पर चलने वाले वाहनों के लिए दिल्ली के पेट्रोल पंप पर E85 ईंधन का ऐतिहासिक उद्घाटन किया। ये ना केवल भारत के ऊर्जा क्षेत्र के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण पहल है, बल्कि किसानों की अतिरिक्त आय का साधन भी है। इस पहल से हमारे ऊर्जादाताओं के जीवन में खुशहाली और उन्नति बनी रहेगी।
After the launch of motorcycles that will run on E20 to E85 blended fuel and four wheelers compatible with upto E100, today’s launch of E85 fuel in Delhi is a historic step by India’s energy sector into a greener and sustainable future under the leadership of PM Modi Ji.
The milestone 100% Aatmanirbhar E85 fuel for flex-fuel vehicles will ensure upto 61% reduction in emission of greenhouse gases compared to petrol, and will be much cheaper. The technologies that make vehicles compatible to this green fuel are also largely indigenous.
Development of such @makeinindia fuels and technologies will provide momentum to India’s green energy transition, significantly contribute to India’s quest towards energy security and will reduce our energy import bills.