MoPNG Annual Report 2019-2020

The annual report provides an overview of India’s petroleum and natural gas sector, covering exploration and production, pipelines, natural gas, refining, marketing and distribution, international cooperation, North-Eastern development, R&D, bio-fuels, conservation, pricing, social welfare, women’s empowerment, public-sector 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 areas 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, bio-fuels, and conservation of petroleum products. It also addresses pricing policies and related matters concerning petroleum products. Social welfare and inclusive development form an important part of the report, with dedicated coverage of welfare measures for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Divyangjan. It also documents welfare, development, and empowerment initiatives for women. Further sections 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, social development, institutional functioning, and policy. It provides stakeholders with a consolidated view of India’s petroleum and natural gas sector and its ongoing development.

Purpose of Dataset

The purpose of this annual report is to document and communicate the activities, policies, programmes, achievements, and developments of 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 initiatives related to North-Eastern development, research and technology, welfare of 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.