MoPNG Annual Report 2015-2016

The annual report provides an 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, pricing, conservation, social welfare, women’s empowerment, undertakings and organisations, general activities, and supporting appendices

About Dataset

This annual report presents a comprehensive overview of activities, policies, programmes, and developments in India’s petroleum and natural gas sector. It covers the key 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 abroad, development initiatives in the North-Eastern Region, research and development, new technologies, and bio-fuels. It also addresses conservation of petroleum products and pricing-related matters. Social welfare and inclusive development are covered through dedicated sections on the welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and physically handicapped persons. The report also documents welfare, development, and empowerment initiatives for women. Further chapters provide information on undertakings and organisations associated with the sector, along with general activities and administrative matters. The appendices provide additional supporting information. Overall, the report serves as an official reference for understanding the Ministry’s activities and priorities across energy production, infrastructure, refining, distribution, alternative fuels, conservation, pricing, social development, and institutional functioning. It provides stakeholders with a consolidated view of India’s petroleum and natural gas sector and government initiatives supporting energy security, sectoral development, social inclusion, and sustainable growth.

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 covers North-Eastern development, research and technological advancement, 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.