MoPNG Annual Report 2014-2015

The Annual Report 2014–15 of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas presents developments in India’s petroleum and natural gas sector, covering exploration and production, pipelines, refining, marketing, pricing, conservation, bio-fuels, international cooperation, North-Eastern development, social welfare, women’s empowerment, public-sector organisations, general activities, and appendices.

About Dataset

The Annual Report 2014–15 of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas provides a detailed account of India’s petroleum and natural gas sector and the Ministry’s activities during the year. The report covers the complete energy value chain, beginning with exploration and production and extending to pipelines and natural gas, refining, marketing, and distribution. The report discusses domestic hydrocarbon resources, crude oil and natural gas production, exploration activities, hydrocarbon discoveries, exploration licensing, unconventional resources, and initiatives related to increasing domestic production. It also covers natural gas supply, allocation, LNG infrastructure, pipeline development, and gas distribution. The refining section provides information on refining capacity, refinery expansion, new refineries, refinery performance, efficiency improvement, and fuel-quality initiatives. Marketing and distribution coverage includes retail infrastructure, LPG distribution, sensitive petroleum products, consumer services, and measures for improving distribution systems. Other chapters address international cooperation and engagement abroad, development of the North-Eastern Region, R&D and new technologies, bio-fuels, conservation of petroleum products, pricing, welfare of SC/ST/OBC and physically handicapped persons, women’s empowerment, undertakings and organisations, general matters, and appendices. Overall, the report serves as a comprehensive reference on India’s petroleum and natural gas sector during 2014–15.

Purpose of Dataset

The purpose of the Annual Report 2014–15 is to document and communicate the Ministry’s policies, programmes, activities, achievements, and developments in India’s petroleum and natural gas sector. It provides consolidated information on exploration and production, hydrocarbon resources, natural gas, pipelines, refining, marketing and distribution, pricing, conservation, and bio-fuels. The report also covers international engagement, North-Eastern development, research and technology, social welfare, women’s empowerment, and the activities of undertakings and organisations. It serves as an official reference for policymakers, researchers, industry professionals, students, and other stakeholders, supporting transparency, accountability, sectoral analysis, informed decision-making, and understanding of India’s energy sector.