National Deep Water Exploration Mission: Offshore Oil and Gas
Why in the news
The Prime Minister declared a mission to speed up offshore oil and gas discovery, aiming at energy self-reliance.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry: Petroleum and Natural Gas; Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) supports.
- Mission mode energy security effort for untapped seabed reserves.
- Policy link: Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) and exploration-friendly legal changes.
- Technology: seismic surveys, modern drilling, AI-enabled tools.
- Domestic and global players invited.
Objectives
- Cut crude oil and gas imports.
- Raise domestic hydrocarbon output and long-term energy security.
- Promote Aatmanirbhar Bharat in energy.
Exam angle
- Ministry: Petroleum and Natural Gas.
- Basin: Andaman-Nicobar.