NELP
Unconventional Gas: Favourable policies to increase production
The Indian oil and gas industry is heavily dependent on imports. As per data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell, domestic crude production declined from 6 million tonnes (mt) in April-May 2017 to 5.9 […]
Setting the Stage: Policy initiatives and their impact on the sector
Energy security is high on the agenda of the central government. As the country’s energy mix is weighted heavily towards coal, the government has been actively promoting a shift towards more sustainable sources such as […]
New Finds: Exploration and production scenario
India’s demand for oil and gas is only partly met by domestic production. The shortfall in supply due to limited indigenous gas production is increasingly being met by liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports. The country […]
Policy Promise: HELP to ensure transparency in awarding blocks and speedy project implementation
The government is all set to increase exploration activity and accelerate the development of oil and gas fields in the country through favourable policies and reforms in the exploration and production (E&P) of hydrocarbons. […]
Need to Augment Output: Trends in oil and gas production
India’s demand for oil and gas is only partly met by domestic production. The country imports over 75 per cent of its crude oil requirement and 35-40 per cent of its gas needs. […]
Policy Push: Long-awaited reforms get CCEA approval
The existing policy framework which governs the exploration and production (E&P) activities in the hydrocarbons sector is stymied by a number of flaws. […]