ONGC, GAIL Sign MoU at IEW 2026 to Boost Exploration

• ONGC and GAIL signed an MoU at India Energy Week 2026 for collaboration in future exploration bids
• The partnership focuses on technical cooperation and capability-building in upstream energy
• The move supports India’s long-term energy security goals

The state-owned energy companies Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and GAIL India Limited executed a Memorandum of Understanding at India Energy Week 2026 to assess technical collaboration and strategic partnership opportunities for their future exploration bid rounds.

The MoU, which ONGC and GAIL signed at ONGC's Advanced Training Institute in Goa recently, establishes a foundation for public sector collaboration between both companies within India's upstream energy industry.

The event brought together ONGC Director for Strategy and Corporate Affairs Shri Arunangshu Sarkar together with ONGC Director for Exploration Shri O P Sinha and GAIL Director for Business Development Shri R K Singhal.

The official statement describes the MoU as a framework for developing technical partnerships while building organizational capabilities and participating in future exploration activities.

Both companies plan to combine their organizational strengths with their specialized knowledge to help India achieve its energy security goals while improving sustainable methods for exploring hydrocarbon resources.

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The national vision of India expects greater cooperation between public sector enterprises to drive development of India's domestic hydrocarbon industry through responsible exploration methods.

The partnership between ONGC and GAIL will enhance operational performance through their shared best practices and combined technological advancements which they will use in their upstream operations.

India Energy Week 2026 serves as a key platform for policymakers, industry leaders, and energy companies to deliberate on pressing issues related to energy security, transition, and sustainable development.

The MoU between ONGC and GAIL demonstrates how public sector organizations will work together to achieve India's energy independence while promoting hydrocarbon sector development through innovative and sustainable practices.