Oil India Limited (OIL) and TotalEnergies formalised a Technology Service Agreement on 19 November 2025 in New Delhi, reinforcing their strategic partnership in exploring deepwater and ultra-deepwater prospects across India’s offshore basins. The signing took place in the presence of Pankaj Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, alongside Additional Secretary Praveen Mal Khanooja and OIL Chairman & Managing Director Dr Ranjit Rath.
The agreement was executed by Dr Sangkaran Ratnam, CMD of TotalEnergies Gas & Power Projects India Pvt Ltd, and Saloma Yomdo, Director (Exploration & Development) at OIL, with senior representatives from both organisations in attendance. Under this collaboration, OIL will gain access to TotalEnergies’ extensive global capabilities in deepwater exploration—from geological assessment to drilling technologies—supporting OIL’s current and upcoming offshore initiatives. The scope includes ongoing appraisal of a notified gas discovery in the shallow offshore Andaman Basin, exploration activities in OALP-IX ultra-deepwater blocks in the Mahanadi and Krishna-Godavari basins, and evaluation of new opportunities arising in OALP X and subsequent bidding rounds.
The partnership will also extend technical support for planned stratigraphic wells in Category-II and Category-III offshore basins. This agreement represents a major step forward in OIL’s efforts to expand exploration into underexplored offshore domains, strengthen India’s prospects for future hydrocarbon finds, and contribute to the nation’s long-term energy security.
Oil India Limited, India’s second-largest national oil and gas company, plays a pivotal role in the country’s energy exploration and production landscape. With decades of experience in operating some of India’s most challenging hydrocarbon fields, OIL has continually expanded its technical capabilities and geographic footprint. The company has taken significant strides in offshore exploration, deepening its focus on frontier basins to strengthen India’s long-term energy security. Its commitment to adopting advanced technologies, building partnerships with global energy leaders, and driving responsible operations underscores its ambition to unlock new resources while contributing to the nation’s sustainable energy goals.
TotalEnergies is a global multi-energy company known for its strong expertise across the oil, gas, renewables, and power value chains. With operations spanning more than 130 countries, it brings world-class technological capabilities, especially in deepwater and ultra-deepwater exploration. The company has consistently invested in innovation, digitalization, and low-carbon solutions as it transitions toward a more diversified and sustainable energy mix. TotalEnergies collaborates with governments and industry partners worldwide to develop complex offshore projects, build cleaner energy systems, and meet rising global energy demand while reducing its environmental footprint.
