MoPNG Annual Report 2021-2022

The annual report provides an overview of India’s petroleum and natural gas sector, covering exploration and production, pipelines, refining, marketing, international cooperation, North-Eastern development, R&D, bio-fuels, conservation, pricing policies, welfare initiatives, women’s empowerment, public-sector organisations, finance, general activities, and Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiatives.

About Dataset

This annual report presents a comprehensive account of activities, policies, programmes, and developments in India’s petroleum and natural gas sector. It covers the major stages of the energy value chain, including exploration and production, pipelines and natural gas, refining, and marketing and distribution. The report also highlights international cooperation and engagement, development initiatives in the North-Eastern Region, research and development, new technologies, and bio-fuels. Conservation efforts and pricing policies relating to sensitive petroleum products are addressed as important components of the sector. Social development is another significant focus, with dedicated coverage of welfare measures for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Divyangjan, along with welfare, development, and empowerment initiatives for women. The report further provides information on various undertakings and organisations associated with the petroleum and natural gas sector, followed by general administrative matters and the Integrated Finance Division. It also documents initiatives associated with Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and includes an appendix for supplementary information. Overall, the report serves as an official reference for understanding sectoral developments, government initiatives, energy policies, social welfare programmes, institutional activities, financial administration, technological advancement, conservation, and India’s evolving petroleum and natural gas landscape

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 stakeholders with consolidated information on exploration and production, natural gas infrastructure, refining, marketing, international cooperation, bio-fuels, conservation, and pricing policies. The report also records welfare programmes for disadvantaged communities, women’s empowerment initiatives, activities of undertakings and organisations, financial administration, general matters, and national initiatives such as Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. It serves as an official reference for policymakers, researchers, industry professionals, students, and other stakeholders seeking to understand India’s energy sector and government priorities.