The Indian Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri, has praised ONGC’s Mumbai High oil field for its extraordinary contribution to India’s development. Celebrating the completion of 50 years, Puri emphasised Mumbai High’s pivotal role as a beacon for future exploration, urging ONGC to embrace cutting-edge technologies like AI and Data Analytics for sustainability and reduced environmental impact.
Addressing a gathering commemorating the occasion, Puri praised ONGC’s efforts in bringing new discoveries into production, signalling a strategic path for further advancements to bolster the nation’s growth. He encouraged ONGC to lead exploration in the sedimentary basin and stressed the importance of blending experience with fresh perspectives to enhance production and rejuvenate plans.
Puri also commended the new ISPHEM facility in Goa, acknowledged as a world-class establishment ensuring safety in the E&P industry, with recognition from the Hon’ble Prime Minister. ONGC honoured past leaders and young achievers contributing to Mumbai High’s development during the event.
A short film titled, ‘ONGC Promise’, depicting the company’s journey, past, present, and future, through the perspective of a veteran ONGCian portrayed by actor Paresh Rawal, was premiered at the event.
In his welcome address, the Chairman of ONGC assured intensified production plans and significant investments for exploration, expressing hope for discovering a new field akin to Mumbai High soon. He reiterated ONGC’s commitment to exhaustively explore every opportunity within Mumbai High until every last drop of oil is recovered, underscoring the company’s dedication to maximising resource utilisation.
The completion of 50 years for ONGC Mumbai High marks an extraordinary milestone in India’s oil and gas sector.
