Agenda

UrjaVarta 2025 - Collaborate . Innovate . Synergize

UrjaVarta 2025

Date: 17 July 2025
Location: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India

Agenda

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Registration and Networking

11:00 AM - 11:27 AM

मंच मंत्री का with Hon’ble Minister PNG, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri

11:27 AM - 11:28 AM

Launch of India’s Hydrocarbon Outlook 2024-25

11:28 AM - 11:29 AM

Launch of Updated MRSC

11:29 AM - 11:30 AM

MoU Signing Ceremony for NDR Cloud Services

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

CXOs Roundtable with Hon’ble Minister, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, PNG

12:15 PM- 01:00 PM

ऊर्जा मंथन (Ministerial Roundtable) - State Leadership for secure energy future

Panel I

12:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Collaborative Strategies for Advancing Offshore Exploration Activities

This session will focus on strategies to accelerate offshore exploration through advanced seismic technologies, streamlined clearances, and improved contractor capabilities. It will also highlight global practices in areas such as deepwater drilling, infrastructure planning, and subsea tiebacks.

Moderator :
  • Mr. Vivek Rahi, Partner & National Head - Oil & Gas, KPMG India
Speakers (TBC) :
  • Mr. Saloma Yomdo, Director (Exploration), Oil India Limited
  • Mr. Lalit Aggarwal, India Head, SLB
  • Mr. O. P. Sinha, OSD (Exploration), ONGC Limited
  • Mr. Mahesh Sikaria, SVP-Commercial & SBD, Reliance Industries Limited
  • Mr. Bishwanath Ghosh, Director (Exploration), Vedanta Limited

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Networking Lunch

02:00 PM – 02:30 PM

Fireside Chat with Mr. Dilip Sanghvi, Founder, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries

Moderator :
  • Mr. Kaushika Madhavan, Chairman – India, Kearney India

Panel II

02:30 PM – 03:30 PM

Intelligent Energy: Transforming E&P with Digital and AI

Digital and AI technologies are reshaping upstream operations—from reservoir characterization and predictive maintenance to real-time production optimization. This session will explore the roadmap for scaling digital capabilities such as AI-driven exploration modeling, automation of field operations, and cloud-based decision systems. It will also address concerns related to cybersecurity, data governance, and building a digital-ready workforce across India’s E&P ecosystem

Moderator :
  • Mr. Akhilesh Tuteja, Partner & National Leader, Clients, Markets and Technology, KPMG India
Speakers (TBC) :
  • Dr. Ranjit Rath, CMD, Oil India
  • Mr. Pankaj Kumar, Director (Production), ONGC Limited
  • Mr. Alok Lall, COO, Microsoft India and South Asia
  • Mr. Neeraj Sethi, MD India, Baker Hughes
  • Ms. Suchismita Sanyal, Director - Data Science, ExxonMobil

03:30 PM – 04:00 PM

Fireside Chat with Dr. Ranjit Rath, CMD, Oil India

Moderator :
  • Mr. Vivek Rahi, Partner & National Head - Oil & Gas, KPMG India

Panel III

04:00 PM – 05:00 PM

Modernizing India's E&P Sector: The Impact of the ORDA Act 2025

India’s energy sector is being transformed by the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Act, 2025. This pivotal reform modernizes the E&P landscape, aligning it with global standards and unlocking untapped hydrocarbon reserves. The session convenes government and industry leaders to explore the Act’s impact on fostering a more investment-friendly and future-ready E&P ecosystem.

Moderator :
  • Mr. Saurabh Singh, Head - APAC and India, Energy and Process Industries, Kearney
Speakers (TBC) :
  • Mr. Praveen Mal Khanooja, AS, MoPNG
  • Mr. Arun Kumar Singh, Chairman & CEO, ONGC Limited
  • Mr. Kartikeya Dube, Head of Country, India, bp
  • Mr. Akshay Sahni, India Head, Chevron

05:00 PM – 05:30 PM

Fireside Chat with Mr. Arun Kumar Singh, Chairman & CEO, ONGC Limited and Mr. Kartikeya Dube, Head of Country, India, bp

Moderator :
  • Mr. Anish De, Partner & Global Head – ENRC, KPMG International

05:30 PM – 06:00 PM

Tea Break

06:00 PM – 06:20 PM

Fireside Chat with Secretary, MoPNG

Moderator :
  • Mr. Anish De, Partner & Global Head – ENRC, KPMG International

06:20 PM – 06:27 PM

UrjaVarta Awards for Exemplary Performance

06:27 PM – 06:30 PM

Vote of Thanks

Session I

12:00 PM– 01:00 PM

Innovations in Deepwater Exploration and Production

This session will cover cutting-edge tools and techniques including advanced robotics, enhanced imaging technologies, and improved drilling methodologies that are reshaping deepwater operations.

Session Chair :
  • Mr. Vikram Saxena, Director (Technology & Field Services), ONGC

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Networking Lunch

Session II

02:00 PM – 03:00 PM

Maximizing Recovery from India’s Mature and Declining Oilfields

This session covers enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques and innovative management practices, while focusing on extending the life and productivity of mature fields. Experts will share case studies and new technologies that can be proven effective in maximizing recovery and reducing operational costs.

Session Chair :
  • Mr. Rahul Patel, CEO, Transcontinental Energy Services, USA

Session III

03:00 PM – 04:00 PM

Unlocking the Potential of Unconventional Hydrocarbons in India

This session will focus on the strategic and technical dimensions of exploring and developing unconventional hydrocarbon resources in India, including shale gas, tight oil, CBM, and gas hydrates. This session will discuss regulatory frameworks, technological needs, and environmental considerations, providing a view on the opportunities and challenges in this emerging sector.

Session Chair :
  • Prof. David Hume, University of Houston

Session IV

04:00 PM – 05:00 PM

Drilling and Well Designing: Reducing Costs and Improving Efficiency

This session will aim to explore the latest advancements in drilling and well designing, focusing on cost-reduction strategies and efficiency enhancements. Industry experts will present new technologies and methods that can streamline operations, reduce environmental impact, and improve safety.

Session Chair :
  • Mr. Thiago Onhas, SFP INM PSD Manager, Surface and Shallow Water, SLB