Oil & Gas Companies

India has several public and private sector companies operating in the oil and gas industry, which are involved in exploration, production, refining, marketing, and distribution of petroleum products. Here's an overview of some of the major oil and gas companies in India:

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC): ONGC is India's largest oil and gas exploration and production company, which is owned by the Indian government. It has operations in more than 17 countries and accounts for about 70% of India's crude oil and natural gas production.

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL): IOCL is India's largest downstream oil company, which is owned by the Indian government. It is involved in refining, marketing, and distribution of petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, LPG, and aviation fuel.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL): BPCL is another government-owned oil company in India, which is involved in refining, marketing, and distribution of petroleum products. It operates two refineries in Mumbai and Kochi and has a network of more than 18,000 fuel retail outlets across the country.

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL): HPCL is also a government-owned oil company in India, which operates refineries in Mumbai and Vishakhapatnam. It is involved in the production, marketing, and distribution of petroleum products, including LPG, petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel.

Reliance Industries Limited: Reliance Industries is India's largest private sector company, which operates in various industries, including oil and gas. It operates the world's largest refinery complex in Jamnagar, Gujarat and is involved in exploration and production of oil and gas, refining, and marketing of petroleum products.

Oil India Limited: Oil India Limited is a government-owned company that is involved in exploration, production, and transportation of crude oil and natural gas. It operates several oil and gas fields in India and has a presence in several countries, including Russia, Libya, and Iran.

GAIL (India) Limited: GAIL is a government-owned company that is involved in the transportation and marketing of natural gas. It also has interests in exploration and production of natural gas and operates a network of pipelines across the country.

Cairn India Limited: Cairn India is a private sector company that is involved in exploration and production of oil and gas. It operates several oil and gas fields in India, including the prolific Rajasthan block, and has a presence in several countries, including Sri Lanka, South Africa, and the UK.

Essar Oil Limited: Essar Oil is a private sector company that operates a refinery in Gujarat and is involved in the production, marketing, and distribution of petroleum products.

Petronet LNG Limited: Petronet LNG is a government-owned company that is involved in the import, re-gasification, and transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG). It operates LNG terminals at Dahej and Kochi and has plans to set up more terminals in the country.

List of all major Oil & Gas Companies in India down here.

  • ONGC Ltd. : ONGC is Asia’s best Oil & Gas company, as per a recent survey conducted by US-based magazine ‘Global Finance’.
  • Reliance Industries Ltd. : The Reliance Group, founded by Dhirubhai H. Ambani (1932-2002), is India's largest private sector enterprise, with businesses in the energy and materials value chain.