UrjaVarta Agenda

Registration and Networking

Lighting of the Lamps

Welcome Address by the DG, DGH

Short Documentary on Indian Energy Sector

Launch by Hon’ble Minister PNG

• Centre for Hydrocarbon Efficiency and New Energy
• Hydrocarbon Outlook 2023-24
• Handbook for Environmental Guidelines for Upstream

Address by Hon’ble Minister,PNG

Inauguration of Exhibition Gallery and Innovation Centre by Hon’ble Minister,PNG

Networking Tea : Hon’ble Minister, PNG with CXO’s

Navigating New Frontiers: Unveiling India’s Exploration Potential In a rapidly evolving global landscape, where innovation and exploration pave the way for progress, India stands at the threshold of new possibilities. This panel seeks to delve into the theme of "Navigating New Frontiers," focusing specifically on unveiling India’s exploration potential across various domains. From technological advancements to scientific endeavors, economic opportunities, and beyond, the panel aims to explore how India can harness its untapped potential to pioneer new frontiers and emerge as a global leader in exploration.

Policy Perspective: Navigating Energy Trilemma In today’s complex energy landscape, policymakers face the challenge of balancing three critical objectives: energy security, affordability, and environmental sustainability - known as the energy trilemma. This session aims to explore the policy perspective on navigating this trilemma, ensuring a sustainable and resilient energy future.

Networking Lunch

Fueling the Future: Strategic Financing in the Energy Sector As the energy sector, particularly upstream oil and gas sector, undergoes rapid transformation driven by increasing capex, technological innovation and climate imperatives, strategic financing plays a pivotal role in shaping its trajectory. The session is curated with an aim to explore the dynamics of strategic financing in the energy sector, focusing on emerging trends, innovative financing models, and the role of financial institutions in driving energy availability and affordability.

Production Enhancement: Challenges and Opportunities This session aims to delve into the current challenges and emerging opportunities in enhancing production within the upstream oil and gas sector. It will provide a platform for industry leaders, experts, and policymakers to discuss innovative solutions, share best practices, and outline strategic initiatives to optimize production efficiency and maximize resource recovery.

Developing Gas Markets and Connectivity with Consumers This panel aims to explore the changing dynamics of gas markets, focusing on infrastructure development, market integration, policy frameworks, and consumer engagement. The session will discuss the challenges and opportunities in enhancing gas market connectivity and ensuring a reliable and efficient gas supply to end consumers.

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) inUpstream This session aims to delve into the critical intersection of health, safety, and prosperity within the realm of exploration and production operations. As the energy industry continues to evolve, ensuring the well-being of workers while maximizing operational efficiency and prosperity is of utmost importance. Through insightful presentations, case studies, and expert insights, this session will explore innovative strategies and best practices to foster a culture of safety, enhance occupational health standards, and drive sustainable growth in exploration and production endeavors.

Cultural Programme

Networking Dinner

Production Optimization and Enhancement Technologies In the ever-evolving landscape of the oil and gas industry, the adoption of emerging technologies is crucial for maximizing production efficiency, reducing costs, and optimizing asset performance. This session will feature a series of technical presentations by industry experts on cutting-edge technologies specifically tailored for enhancing production of hydrocarbon.

Advancement in Drilling Technologies Drilling technology plays a pivotal role in the exploration and extraction of hydrocarbon resources, driving efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness in the oil and gas industry. This session will feature presentations by industry experts on recent technical advancements in drilling, covering innovative tools, techniques, and methodologies aimed at optimizing drilling operations.

Networking Lunch

Decommissioning Best Practices As oil and gas fields reach the end of their productive lives, decommissioning becomes a critical aspect of sustainable resource management and environmental stewardship. This session will feature presentations by industry experts on the future of decommissioning oil and gas wells, focusing on strategies, technologies, and regulatory considerations for safe and cost-effective decommissioning operations.

Unconventional Energy Sources – Potential and Challenges Unconventional energy sources, such as Tight oil and gas, CBM, Shale Oil and Gas, Gas Hydrates etc. are gaining traction as optional resources to traditional fossil fuels. This panel will explore the potential and challenges associated with these energy sources.

Energizing Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in E&P Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are transforming the oil industry, optimizing processes, reducing costs, and enhancing decision-making. This panel will explore how these technologies are reshaping oil production.

Opportunities and Challenges in Emerging India Offshore Basins India offshore basins offers significant opportunities due to their untapped hydrocarbon reserves and advancement in exploration technologies while this sector faces numerous challenges which underscores the need for a balanced approach to maximize the potential. This session will delve into how these opportunities can be harnessed while addressing the inherent challenges, paving the way for resilient and thriving offshore energy sector in India

Emerging Opportunities for Investments in E&P Sector The exploration and production (E&P) sector remains pivotal in meeting global energy demands, and with evolving market dynamics and policy reforms, new opportunities for investment continue to emerge. This session will delve into the promising prospects for investment in the E&P sector, focusing on new blocks on offer and policy reforms that enhance ease of doing business.

Decarbonizing E&P: Challenges and Charting the PathForward As the world transitions towards a low-carbon future, decarbonizing the exploration and production (E&P) sector is imperative to mitigate climate change impacts. This session will focus on the challenges associated with decarbonizing E&P operations, with a particular emphasis on flare reduction and Carbon Capture and Storage(CCS) technologies, while charting the path forward towards sustainable energy practices.

Empowering Industry Landscape: Collaborative Resource Sharing Collaborative resource sharing between large and small oil and gas producers presents a unique opportunity to optimize resource utilization, enhance operational efficiency, and foster industry collaboration. This session will explore the potential benefits, challenges, and best practices associated with collaborative resource sharing initiatives in the oil and gas industry.

Women in Oil and Gassector The session aims to bring spotlight to the critical role of women in the oil and gas industry, with a focus on exploration and production(E&P). This panel will explore the challenges, successes, and future opportunities for women in oil and gassector.

Networking Lunch

Digital Transformation in Upstream Operations The upstream sector of the oil and gas industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by digital technologies, paving the way for enhanced efficiency, productivity, and decision-making capabilities. This session will delve into the various aspects of digital transformation in upstream operations, exploring the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in leveraging digital technologies to optimize exploration, production, and reservoir management activities such as IoT-enabled smart sensors for equipment monitoring, AI-powered predictive maintenance systems, blockchain for transparent supply chain management, and cloud computing for data storage and analysis.

Advances in Subsea Technologies Subsea technologies are critical for offshore oil and gas exploration, renewable energy installations, and underwater infrastructure. This panel will explore recent advances in subsea technologies, highlighting innovations and their impact on the industry.

Unlocking Potential: Revival of Non-flowing Wells Reviving non-flowing oil wells, also known as "shut-in“, “sick” or "abandoned" wells, presents a significant opportunity to increase oil production. This panel will explore the methods, technologies, and economic implications of revitalizing these wells.

Towards Net Zero: New Energy Sources As the world transitions towards a net-zero carbon emissions future, the exploration and adoption of new energy sources are crucial. This panel will explore emerging energy sources that have the potential to contribute to achieving net-zero emissions targets.

Advances in Reservoir and Well Management Effective reservoir and well management are essential for optimizing oil and gas production, maximizing recovery rates, and ensuring operational efficiency. This panel will explore recent advancements in reservoir and well management practices and technologies.

Networking Lunch

Advancements in Geophysical Technologies for Oil and Gas Exploration India upstream sector is evolving with introduction of advanced technologies ensuring strong economic growth and energy security. This session will delve into the transformative impact of cutting-edge geophysical methods on exploration and production of hydrocarbons apprising its critical role in addressing challenges of modern oil and gas exploration.

Remarks by Secretary, MoPNG

This session will highlight the achievements made in the following thematic areas.

1. Asset/Blocks
2. Health, Safety andEnvironment (HSE)
3. Energy Efficiency Innovation Award
4. Energy Efficiency and Innovation
5. SmallFields
6. Technical Papers

Here we end the event with a closing ceremony highlighting the review of day one and day two with a final thank you and farewell message, encouraging attendees to stay connected and engaged until the next gathering.