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Engage with operators on emission In CCUS, DGH supports multiple stakeholders,
abatement actions, integration of new evaluating technical proposals from various
geological energy and renewable energy. academic institutions and companies, facilitating
inter-agency coordination and ensuring timely
Collaborate with agencies for field-wise appraisals. Key recommendations were embedded
assessments of reservoir characterization into the amendment of PNG Rules under
in different basins for geological carbon the ORDA Amendment Act 2025, supporting
storage, across different geological storage comprehensive energy block licensing, regulatory
options. clarity, and carbon storage safety standards.

Conduct assessment of the natural To drive sustainable and efficient upstream
Hydrogen potential in different basins and operations while integrating emerging geological
propose suitable policy reforms. Propose energies like natural hydrogen and advancing
hydrogen gas sampling in new and existing geothermal energy, DGH’s action plan is built upon
contracts. the following strategic pillars:
9.5.1 Initiative for CO₂ Sequestration
Extend support to Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy on formulation of The HENE Department will facilitate the
Geothermal policy . Exploration & Production (E&P) operators,

Formation of the Hydrocarbon Efficiency academic institutions, and R&D institutions
and New Energy (HENE) department will through data share as per policy in support of pilot
also partially fulfil the objectives outlined in projects focused on Carbon Capture, Utilization,
the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) and Storage (CCUS). These initiatives aim to assess
Amendment Act, 2025, Section 6, Subsection the carbon sequestration potential across a variety
C-VII, new clauses (o), (p), and (q). of geological settings, including:
9.5 Advancing Hydrocarbon Efficiency Depleted oil and gas reservoirs
and Integrating New Energy Deep saline formations, with an emphasis
on onshore basins
In 2024-25, the Directorate General of
Hydrocarbons (DGH) has taken significant strides Fractured basement (basaltic) reservoirs

in advancing India’s upstream energy landscape
toward decarbonization, sustainability, and energy Existing coalbed methane (CBM) fields
security. Building upon global trends and national through enhanced recovery using CO₂
initiatives, DGH continues strengthening its role injection
as a key facilitator in integrating hydrocarbon • Technical Partnerships and R&D
efficiency with emerging clean energy domains Collaboration for CO₂
such as carbon capture, utilization, and storage
(CCUS), geothermal energy, and natural hydrogen. Strategic collaborations with leading R&D
institutions to advance research and development
The global energy sector in 2025 is witnessing in the following areas:
transformative shifts driven by climate
commitments, rapid technological advancements, Enhanced hydrocarbon recovery and
and economic imperatives for energy geological carbon dioxide (CO₂) storage
diversification. Natural hydrogen, geothermal
energy, and CCUS have emerged as pivotal Feasibility assessments of CO₂ injection and

technologies for decarbonization, with increasing associated risk analysis
international collaboration, policy development,
and pilot deployment. DGH has aligned its Evaluation of CO₂ storage efficiency and
strategic vision with these trends by systematically comprehensive environmental impact
assessing regulatory landscapes, technical assessments
frameworks, and innovations across global 9.5.2 Standardizing MRV Frameworks for
jurisdictions, positioning India at the forefront of GHG Management
these technologies. DGH simultaneously initiated
the hydrogen exploration program recommending Under the Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification
mandatory integration of hydrogen prospecting (MRV) framework, it is proposed that standardized
into existing upstream surveys. reporting protocols and verification mechanisms