ONGC and Reliance Sign Deepwater Resource Sharing Agreement
Landmark E&P Collaboration Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Reliance Industries Ltd have signed a deepwater resource sharing agreement for exploration and production operations in offshore areas of India’s East Coast
Focus on Cost Efficiency & Faster Execution Under the pact, the partners will pool key offshore assets such as rigs, vessels, marine support equipment, and related facilities
Supported by New Regulatory Framework The agreement is aligned with the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Act, 2025, which enables easier infrastructure sharing among Exploration & Production (E&P) companies
What It Means for Energy Security This collaboration enhances operational resilience and supports India’s energy security goals by maximising resource utilisation and strengthening cooperation between public and private energy players