MoPNG Annual Report 2020-2021

The annual report provides an overview of India’s petroleum and natural gas sector, covering exploration and production, pipelines, natural gas, refining, marketing, 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 major areas of the sector, including exploration and production, pipelines and natural gas, refining, and marketing and distribution. The report also focuses on international cooperation and engagement, development of the North-Eastern Region, research and development, new technologies, bio-fuels, and conservation initiatives. Pricing policies and matters concerning petroleum products are also addressed. Significant attention is given to social welfare and inclusive development, including welfare measures for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Divyangjan. The report also covers welfare, development, and empowerment initiatives for women. Further sections provide information about undertakings and organisations associated with the sector, along with general administrative matters and supporting appendices. The report brings together information on operational activities, policy initiatives, technological developments, energy conservation, social programmes, and institutional functioning. Overall, it serves as an official reference document for understanding the Ministry’s activities and India’s petroleum and natural gas sector, while providing stakeholders with consolidated information on energy development, sustainability, inclusion, administration, and sectoral priorities.

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 concerning the development of the North-Eastern Region, 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 a better understanding of India’s energy sector.