‘We have all of those elements’ in India, says BP CEO Meg O’Neill as firm weighs oil and gas bids under Samudra Manthan schemeIndia's government has introduced the Samudra Manthan policy to enhance energy security through increased oil exploration. BP's CEO Meg O'N...
10 Oct, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
No global oil shortage, supply route disruptions driving crude prices, oil minister saysUnion Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri highlights the current oil supply situation. He states that global oil prod...
01 Oct, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
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
Engineers India lands $450-million Dangote deal for mega Kenya refineryThe contract underscores India's growing role as an engineering and technical-services exporter to Africa's energy sector, deepening commer...
22 Sep, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Stocks in news: ONGC, Lloyds Metals, Canara Bank, Rays of Belief and GRSEIndian stock markets closed higher on Monday, with the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex gaining points. Several companies, including ONGC and Canara...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
NHAI standardises 4/6-lane high-speed roads: New rules will change lane widths, exits & safety measures for highway driversNHAI has introduced new guidelines for upcoming access-controlled high-speed National Highways to standardise design, improve road safety a...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Gas found near Odisha coast: ONGC strikes Mahanadi deepwater well under Samudra Manthan, finds encouraging flow at 1,450 metresGas found near Odisha coast: ONGC has discovered gas in a deepwater exploration well in the Mahanadi Offshore Basin, around 43 km from Kona...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.06 PM 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
Indian Oil ramps up LPG output 30% as Hormuz disruption tests India’s energy securityIndian Oil Corporation increased LPG production by nearly thirty percent. Refineries operated above full capacity to ensure energy supply c...
31 Aug, 2026, 03.35 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
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
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