Oil India Limited (OIL) and TotalEnergies have signed a Technology Service Agreement on November 19, 2025, to boost exploration activities in the deep and ultra-deepwater offshore frontiers of Indian sedimentary basins. This collaboration will leverage TotalEnergies’ expertise and support OIL’s offshore exploration initiatives, including stratigraphic well drilling and evaluation of new opportunities.
Strategic Collaboration for Deepwater Exploration
Oil India Limited (OIL) and TotalEnergies have partnered through a Technology Service Agreement signed on November 19, 2025, in New Delhi. This agreement is aimed at strengthening strategic collaboration for exploration activities in the deep and ultra-deepwater offshore frontiers of Indian sedimentary basins.
Key Areas of Focus
The collaboration will concentrate on the following:
- Exploration in OIL’s OALP-IX ultradeep water blocks in Mahanadi & Krishna-Godavari Basins.
- Ongoing appraisal programme of gas find in the shallow Offshore Blocks in Andaman Basin.
- Evaluation of opportunities under ongoing OALP X / future bid rounds.
- Support during stratigraphic well drilling initiative in offshore Category-II & III Basins.
Leveraging Expertise
The agreement facilitates the leveraging of TotalEnergies’ world-class expertise in the deep & ultradeep water exploration value chain across OIL’s current and future offshore portfolio. The partnership signifies a major step in OIL’s commitment to pursuing offshore exploration and securing a sustainable energy future for India.
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