Latest Project Updates
Rs.1600 Million New Oil and Gas Exploration Project in Golaghat, Assam
Executive Summary: A leading energy corporation is converting 16 exploratory wells into development wells across six blocks in Golaghat, Assam. The ₹1,600 million project aims to transition from discovery to commercial crude oil and gas extraction. Currently awaiting environmental clearance, the decade-long operational phase is scheduled to run from February 2027 to February 2037.
Natural Gas Storage and Distribution Project in Kokrajhar, Assam
Executive Summary: A natural gas storage and distribution project is planned in Beltari, Dihi-Fakiragram, Dotoma, Kokrajhar, Assam. The project involves setting up a city gas station with metering, odorization, and filtration capacity of 2,400 SCMH. Estimated cost is Rs. 72.342 million, and as of February 2026, the project has received consent from the state pollution control authorities.
Rs.531 Million Coal Bed Methane Exploration Project in Chhattisgarh
Executive Summary: An energy company plans to undertake a coal bed methane (CBM) exploration project across parts of Korea, Surajpur, and Manendragarh–Chirimiri–Bharatpur districts in Chhattisgarh. The project involves CBM exploration through core hole drilling over a block area of 584.71 sq. km. The estimated investment is Rs.531 million. As of February 2026, the proposal has been submitted to the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority for environmental clearance.
Rs.196 Million Onshore Oil & Gas Exploration Project in Dhemaji District, Assam
Executive Summary: An onshore oil and gas exploration project is proposed in Dhemaji district, Assam. The project involves drilling an exploratory well at the OPAA location in the OALP-1 block, targeting depths of around 4,850 meters. The estimated investment is Rs. 196 million, and the proposal is under state-level environmental clearance review as of February 2026.
Rs.950000 Million New Greenfeild Oil Refinery Unit in Andhra Pradesh
Executive Summary: A major greenfield oil refinery and petrochemical complex is proposed at a port location in Andhra Pradesh, with 9 MTPA capacity and significant investment. The project includes downstream integration, pipeline connectivity, and extensive land allocation. Pre-project activities and environmental clearances are advanced, with construction expected to take 42 months and commercial operations targeted around FY 2029–2030.
Rs.2050 Million New Drilling and Development of Wells in Bharuch, Gujarat
Executive Summary: A state-owned energy firm plans drilling and development of 12 wells in the Ankleshwar block, Gujarat, along with construction of two processing stations and pipeline connectivity. The Rs 2,050 million project is scheduled from January to June 2026. As of February 2026, it is under review for environmental clearance by the state authority.
New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Manufacturing Project in Maharashtra
Executive Summary: A company has announced plans to establish a sustainable aviation fuel manufacturing facility in Maharashtra. The project will produce SAF using renewable feedstocks and advanced processing technologies, complying with international aviation fuel and sustainability standards. The initiative aims to support the aviation industry’s transition toward lower carbon emissions and cleaner energy alternatives.
New LPG Bottling Unit in Nalgonda, Telangana
Executive Summary: A new LPG bottling unit is proposed at Ammanbolu, Narketpalle, Nalgonda, Telangana. The project includes LPG bottling capacity of 3,000 TPA and storage using five mounded bullets of 20 MT each. Estimated at Rs. 30 million, the project has received consent from the state pollution control authorities as of January 2026.
Rs.300 Million New Hydrocarbons Exploration Project in North Tripura, Tripura
Executive Summary: A new hydrocarbons exploration project is planned in Ramprasaipara, North Tripura, involving drilling of an OALP block exploratory location. The project, with an estimated cost of Rs. 300 million, is scheduled from July to November 2026. Environmental clearance has been submitted to the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority as of January 2026, aiming to expand regional hydrocarbon exploration.
Rs.622 Million New Drilling of Well in Tinsukia, Assam
Executive Summary: A new oil and gas drilling project is proposed in the Upper Dehing Reserved Forest, Tinsukia, Assam, involving diversion of 3.73 hectares of forest land for four wells at an existing plinth site. The project, costing Rs 622.4 million, is planned from April 2026 to April 2027 and is awaiting state-level environmental clearance.