Strategic Collaboration Under ORDA Act 2025 Enables ONGC and Reliance to Share Offshore Infrastructure, Boost Efficiency in Krishna Godavari, Andamans.
ONGC and Reliance Industries Limited (Reliance) signed a path-breaking agreement on 27 January 2026 to enable resource sharing for deepwater offshore E&P operations on India’s East Coast, particularly across the Krishna Godavari (KG) basin and Andaman offshore, marking a major step towards cost optimization, faster execution, and improved asset utilization in complex deepwater projects.
This agreement is aligned with a forward-looking initiative facilitated by the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Act, 2025 (ORDA Act 2025), introduced by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), which creates a clear enabling framework for E&P operators to share infrastructure and facilities, both onland and offshore, for more efficient development of oilfields and production of hydrocarbons.
Key Resource Sharing Areas:
- Onshore and offshore processing facilities
- Drilling rigs
- Marine vessels (MSV, Tugs, PSV)
- Power
- Pipelines
- Logging and well services
- Expected Benefits
- Cost optimization through shared use of high-value rigs, vessels, logistics and specialized subsea equipment
- Improved resource utilization by reducing duplication and idle capacity across operators
- Faster mobilization and execution by improving access to the limited deepwater services available
- Stronger operational resilience and safety readiness through shared emergency response and training capabilities
The agreement reflects the Government of India’s emphasis on energy security through scaled domestic exploration and production, enabled by progressive regulation, streamlined infrastructure utilization, and industry collaboration.
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