Central to India’s energy story is India’s largest public sector enterprise in the oil and gas sector: ONGC, or Oil and Natural Gas Corporation. Established in 1956, the formation of ONGC was a strategic move by the Indian government to bolster the country’s hydrocarbon sector following independence. Today, a Maharatna company, ONGC accounts for about 71% of India’s domestic crude oil and natural gas production, has discovered 8 out of the 9 oil and gas producing basins in India, laid over 28,400 kilometers of pipelines across India, and operates over 100 drilling rigs.
As India transitions its energy mix to meet its policy target of becoming a net zero emitter of carbon by 2070, ONGC is an enthusiastic partner in that transition, with a dedicated centre for holistic research in non-conventional energy sources, and significant investments in wind and solar energy projects. As India’s largest oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) company, ONGC also functions as a thought leader on domestic energy security, fossil fuel sustainability, and upstream asset development. Moreover, ONGC is also at the forefront of conversations about balancing traditional hydrocarbons with the energy transition and integrating digital technologies in oil and gas operations.
Which is also why ONGC was the Principal Partner in India Energy Week, which took place between 11-14th Feb, 2025 in New Delhi.
India Energy Week 2025: Shaping the Future of Energy
India Energy Week 2025 brought together policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and energy innovators to shape the global energy agenda. Under the patronage of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the event facilitated high-impact discussions on energy security, sustainability, innovation, and investment – key pillars in ensuring a secure, affordable, and resilient energy future.
At a time when global energy markets are in flux, with supply chains evolving and nations accelerating their clean energy transitions, India Energy Week became a crucial meeting point for stakeholders to explore new technologies, investment opportunities, and collaborative strategies. The event featured over 70,000 energy professionals, 700+ exhibiting companies, and 250+ strategic conference speakers, offering an influential space to exchange insights and drive real-world progress.
As Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi has aptly stated, “India Energy Week is not just India’s event but a reflection of India with the world and India for the world.”
With ONGC as the Principal Partner, the event underscored India’s commitment to energy security and transition, while also highlighting the indispensable role of ONGC in shaping the country’s energy landscape.
Seven themes defining the future of energy
India Energy Week 2025 revolved around seven key themes, each reflecting a crucial facet of India’s evolving energy landscape and its growing influence on the global energy transition. These themes shaped expert discussions across three primary conference stages – Collaboration, Resilience, and Transition.
1. Energy Collaboration
International cooperation, strategic investments, and policy alignments are essential to ensuring sustainable growth and energy equity. Discussions under this theme focused on financing mechanisms, cross-border energy trade, and the need for policy synchronization between nations.
2. Energy Resilience
With global supply chains facing geopolitical disruptions and market volatility, ensuring energy security and affordability is paramount. Conversations centered on long-term planning for energy independence, diversification of supply sources, and digital innovations to streamline operations.
3. Energy Transition
India has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2070, making decarbonization, green economies, and climate commitments crucial. Panels discussed renewable energy acceleration, green hydrogen, carbon capture technologies, and sustainable infrastructure investments to support this ambitious transition.
4. Energy Capacity
With India’s energy demand expected to rise by 35% over the next decade, ensuring robust power grids, energy storage solutions, and a modernized infrastructure is imperative. This theme explored battery storage expansion, transmission networks, and renewable energy grid integration.
5. Energy Digital Frontiers
AI-driven energy management, predictive analytics, and automation are transforming the industry. Conversations under this theme focused on how digitalization can optimize fossil fuel operations while simultaneously enabling a cleaner energy future.
6. Energy Innovation
Breakthroughs in hydrogen technology, biofuels, energy storage, and carbon capture are reshaping the sector. This theme showcased R&D advancements and emerging technologies that could accelerate the shift to cleaner energy and end energy poverty.
7. Energy Leadership
India has the unique opportunity to lead the global energy transition. This theme highlighted India’s ability to set the pace for developing nations, influence international climate policies, and drive investments into future-ready energy solutions.
By structuring the Strategic Conference around these seven themes, India Energy Week 2025 provided a holistic roadmap for the future of energy, ensuring that conversations translated into actionable strategies.
ONGC at the Forefront of India Energy Week 2025
ONGC led several high-profile sessions, shaping critical discussions on energy security, sustainability, and innovation, reinforcing its role in ensuring a resilient and low-carbon future.
At the Collaboration Stage, ONGC’s Chairman & CEO, Arun Kumar Singh, participated in Evolving Pragmatic, Sustainable and Profitable New Global Energy Systems, discussing how energy leaders can balance economic growth, profitability, and sustainability while adapting to evolving global energy demands.
At the Energy Resilience stage, Rajarshi Gupta, MD and CEO of ONGC Videsh Ltd., spoke at Shaping a New Era of Pragmatism for Developing Upstream Portfolios in a Low-Carbon Energy Future, where discussions centered on the integration of digital automation, carbon capture, and AI-driven efficiencies to enhance upstream operations.
Also at the Energy Resilience stage, Sushma Rawat, Director of Exploration at ONGC, spoke at Delivering on the New E&P Imperatives for Developing Economies, addressing how emerging markets can attract investment and accelerate exploration growth.
Steering India’s Energy Future
As a Principal Partner at India Energy Week 2025, ONGC not only participated in high-level discussions but also helped set the course for India’s energy transition. With its deep expertise in fossil fuel management, renewable energy investment, and digital transformation, ONGC showcased its ability to balance energy security with sustainability.
With India Energy Week 2025 serving as a catalyst for international collaboration, ONGC’s role in the summit demonstrates its leadership in shaping not just India’s, but the world’s energy future.
