India needs to strengthen domestic oil exploration, official saysIndia is urged to strengthen its domestic oil exploration capabilities to improve energy security as global tensions rise. Oil India Limite...
29 Sep, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
OIL CMD Ranjit Rath outlines the company's growth prioritiesOIL is eyeing higher domestic oil and gas production, accelerated exploration including deep and ultra-deepwater opportunities, strengtheni...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Oil India to invest Rs 15,000 crore over three years in deepwater exploration, eyes eight wellsOil India plans to invest approximately fifteen thousand crore rupees in deepwater exploration over three years. The company intends to dri...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Govt extends OALP-X, XI bid deadline again to Nov 15India's government has extended bid deadlines for offshore oil and gas exploration blocks. Companies now have until November 15, 2026, to s...
10 Sep, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Govt plans to start recovery 7 years after deepwater explorers begin productionThe government will support deepwater exploration through 2030-31 with significant funding. About forty-three thousand crore rupees will fu...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
ONGC explores drillship acquisition/JV for deepwater capacity under Samudra ManthanONGC seeks dedicated deepwater drillship capacity for its exploration program. The state explorer issued an expression of interest for rig-...
30 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: PM Modi says ‘no-go’ coastal waters turned into ‘go-ahead’ exploration areasIndia has opened most coastal waters for offshore exploration to discover new hydrocarbon reserves and strengthen energy security. Prime Mi...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
India has built energy resilience to withstand external shocks, says PuriIndia has enhanced its energy security by diversifying crude oil supplies. Strategic infrastructure expansion and domestic exploration inve...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
Cabinet approves GOBARdhan biogas scheme, Guwahati-Tezpur highway worth Rs 32,701 crore combinedThe Union Cabinet approved two significant projects totaling over Rs 32,000 crore. The GOBARdhan scheme aims to boost biogas production nat...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Assam gets Rs 8,970 crore 4-lane highway from Baihata Chariali to TezpurApproval from the Union Cabinet has been secured for the construction of the 4-lane Baihata Chariali–Tezpur Highway project, covering a str...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Drill, Baby, Drill: India to fund Rs 650 cr per well for 60 deepsea wells to break its oil import habitIndia's government will fund offshore oil and gas exploration directly from its national budget. The "Samudra Manthan" scheme allocates sig...
02 Aug, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
ONGC plans 150 deepwater wells under Rs 84,084-crore Samudra Manthan MissionONGC will drill 150 deepwater wells over seven years. The Samudra Manthan scheme aims to boost domestic oil and gas exploration. This initi...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
A deep dive with Rs 84,084 crore scheme for offshore oil and gas explorationThe Cabinet approved an ₹84,084-crore scheme for offshore oil and gas exploration. This National Offshore Exploration Scheme, Samudra Manth...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.27 AM IST
Modi hails Cabinet decisions on PM-Kisan extension, Khelo India expansion, key flagship schemesModi also welcomed the Cabinet's approval of the expanded Khelo India Scheme and the enhanced budget for Assistance to the National Sports ...
31 Jul, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
Union Cabinet approves Samudra Manthan scheme, Rs 84,084 crore push for deepwater oil and gas explorationThe Union Cabinet has approved the Samudra Manthan mission with a financial outlay of Rs 84,084 crore, aimed at boosting deepwater and ultr...
31 Jul, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Govt plans Rs 80,000 crore package to attract deepwater oil explorersIndia plans an Rs 80,000-crore incentive package for deepwater oil exploration. The government will fund up to half the cost of drilling ex...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
For energy security, India plans 6 MMT reserve boost, deepwater exploration & refining hub driveIndia is launching a robust energy security strategy. This plan includes a national deepwater exploration mission named Samudra Manthan. St...
27 Feb, 2026, 08.53 AM IST