Annual Report 2018-2019

The annual report provides a comprehensive overview of India’s petroleum and natural gas sector, covering exploration and production, pipelines, refining, marketing and distribution, international cooperation, North-Eastern development, R&D, bio-fuels, conservation, pricing, social welfare, women’s empowerment, undertakings and organisations, general activities, and supporting appendices

About Dataset

This annual report presents a detailed overview of activities, policies, programmes, and developments in India’s petroleum and natural gas sector. It covers the major components of the energy value chain, including exploration and production, pipelines and natural gas, refining, and marketing and distribution. The report highlights international cooperation and engagement, development initiatives in the North-Eastern Region, research and development, new technologies, and bio-fuels. It also covers conservation of petroleum products and pricing-related policies and initiatives. Social welfare and inclusive development are important areas of coverage, including welfare measures for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Divyangjan. The report also documents programmes related to the welfare, development, and empowerment of women. Further sections provide information on undertakings and organisations associated with the petroleum and natural gas sector, along with general administrative and departmental activities. Appendices provide additional supporting information. Overall, the report serves as an official reference for understanding the government’s activities and priorities across the petroleum and natural gas sector. It brings together information on energy production, infrastructure, refining, distribution, alternative fuels, conservation, pricing, social development, institutional functioning, and related government initiatives, making it useful for policymakers, researchers, industry professionals, students, and other stakeholders.

Purpose of Dataset

The purpose of this annual report is to document and communicate the Ministry’s activities, policies, programmes, achievements, and developments in India’s petroleum and natural gas sector. It provides consolidated information on exploration and production, pipelines, natural gas, refining, marketing, international cooperation, bio-fuels, conservation, and pricing. The report also records North-Eastern development initiatives, research and technological advancements, welfare programmes for disadvantaged communities, women’s empowerment, and the functioning of undertakings and organisations. It serves as an official reference for policymakers, researchers, industry professionals, students, and other stakeholders, supporting transparency, accountability, informed decision-making, research, and understanding of India’s energy sector.