India’s Oil & Gas Sector– at a Glance

From NELP to HELP and Beyond

India’s energy narrative is deeply connected with its oil and gas sector. An industry that not only fuels economic development but also shapes India’s strategic policy decisions. With an ambitious agenda to achieve energy security, reduce import dependency, and transition toward a more sustainable energy mix, India’s oil and gas sector finds itself at a crucial crossroads.

The sector has long been dominated by public sector undertakings, but in recent years, it has witnessed increased private participation and foreign interest. Against this backdrop, our updated paper provides a comprehensive legal, regulatory, and policy overview of India’s oil and gas industry.

For legal practitioners, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, this paper serves as a guide for understanding the key developments, challenges, and opportunities in India’s oil and gas space.

Please click here to access our paper.

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Sach Chabria, Morvi Chaturvedi, Aditya Macedo and Palomita Sharma

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