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OALP Revises Bidding Rules for Deepwater Exploration

  • October 26, 2026
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The Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) will introduce monthly expression of interest (EoI) windows for companies seeking deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil and gas blocks in India. The Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) announced the special bidding round on Monday. Each window will open on the first day of the month and remain open for 21 […]

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Samudra Manthan Mission: OIL CMD Sees New Frontiers for India’s Energy Exploration

  • September 11, 2026
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The Samudra Manthan Mission could open new opportunities for India’s energy exploration, according to Oil India CMD Dr Ranjit Rath. The mission will expand exploration across deepwater and ultra-deepwater areas and make around 1 million sq km of maritime territory available for exploration. Key Highlights Oil India Limited (OIL) is expanding its focus on research, […]

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OIL and TotalEnergies Partner in Deepwater Exploration to Boost India’s Offshore Energy Potential

  • November 21, 2025
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Oil India Limited (OIL) and TotalEnergies signed a Technology Service Agreement on November 19, 2025, in New Delhi, aimed at enhancing strategic collaboration for exploration in Deep and Ultra-deepwater Offshore areas of Indian sedimentary Basins. The agreement facilitates the application of TotalEnergies’ expertise in Deep & Ultra-deepwater exploration for OIL’s offshore portfolio, including appraisal of […]