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Oilfields Act 2025: How India's Energy Reform Boosts Self-Reliance

The Oilfields Amendment Act 2025 represents a major update to India's energy regulations. It introduces a uniform petroleum lease system and expands coverage to new energy sources like shale gas. The reforms will speed up approvals and boost investor confidence in the sector. This positions India as a key player in shaping global energy markets while advancing toward self-reliance.

Key Points: Hardeep Puri Hails Oilfields Amendment Act 2025 Energy Reform

  • Modernizes 1948 law with uniform petroleum lease system
  • Expands scope to include shale gas, CBM and gas hydrates
  • Enables solar and hybrid systems in oilfields
  • Ensures faster approvals and infrastructure sharing for efficiency
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Oilfields Amendment Act 2025 a landmark reform for Bharat's energy future: Hardeep Puri

Union Minister Hardeep Puri calls Oilfields Amendment Act 2025 a landmark reform for India's energy future, enabling faster approvals and new energy sources.

"landmark reform for Bharat's energy future - Hardeep Singh Puri"

New Delhi, Oct 29

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday hailed the Oilfields Regulation & Development Amendment Act, 2025 as a “landmark reform for Bharat's energy future,” calling it a major step towards achieving energy independence under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

In a post on social media platform X, Puri said the amended Act modernises a 1948 law to suit the demands of today's energy era.

He noted that the reform introduces one uniform petroleum lease system, expands the regulatory scope to include coal bed methane (CBM), shale gas, tight oil, and gas hydrates, and allows for the use of solar and hybrid systems in oilfields.

Puri added that the changes will help ensure faster approvals, infrastructure sharing, and enhanced investor confidence, marking a decisive move toward a more efficient and future-ready energy sector.

The minister's remarks come at a time when India's petroleum and energy sector is undergoing rapid transformation, positioning the country as a global growth driver in the energy landscape.

Earlier this week, speaking at the Energy Technology Meet in Hyderabad, Puri highlighted that India's energy journey reflects remarkable progress, powered by visionary policies, technological innovation, and sustained investments in refining, biofuels, and green energy.

According to the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, India currently contributes 30-33 per cent of global energy demand growth and is expected to play a defining role in shaping the world's energy future.

The country's refining capacity, currently at 258 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA), is projected to reach 310 MMTPA by 2030, with long-term plans to expand further to 400-450 MMTPA.

Puri also highlighted India's achievements in the biofuel sector, noting that the nation achieved 10 per cent ethanol blending five months ahead of schedule in 2022, and the target for 20 per cent blending has been advanced from 2030 to 2025-26.

He said India's refineries are world-class, globally integrated, and export-ready, making the country the fourth-largest refining nation and among the top seven exporters of petroleum products, with exports worth over USD 45 billion in FY 2024-25.

Calling the 2025 amendment a timely and forward-looking step, Puri said it reinforces the government's commitment to creating a modern, transparent, and technology-driven energy ecosystem that supports growth, sustainability, and self-reliance.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Impressive numbers - 258 MMTPA refining capacity and achieving ethanol blending targets ahead of schedule. Shows our commitment to green energy transition. Hope this brings down fuel prices too! 🙏
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Aditya G
While the reforms look good on paper, I hope the implementation is smooth. We've seen many policies fail at ground level. The solar integration in oilfields is a smart move though.
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Sarah B
As someone working in energy sector, this is much needed. The inclusion of CBM, shale gas and gas hydrates shows forward thinking. Infrastructure sharing will reduce costs significantly.
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Karthik V
$45 billion in petroleum exports is massive! This reform should help attract more foreign investment. Bharat becoming energy independent would be a game-changer for our economy.
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Michael C
Good to see India taking leadership in global energy growth. The 30-33% contribution to global energy demand growth shows our growing importance. Hope environmental concerns are also addressed properly.

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