ONGC Board Approves Strategic Petroleum Reserves Project at Mangalore
ONGC's Board approved the development of 1.75 MMT Strategic Petroleum Reserves at Mangalore, Phase-I Extension. The project is of national importance, following MoP&NG directives. The Board also directed to seek government support for broader commercial utilization. The meeting was held on July 9, 2026.
The development of strategic petroleum reserves is a significant national project with long-term implications for energy security and potential commercial benefits for ONGC.
The approval of a strategic national importance project and exploration of commercial utilization opportunities are positive developments for the company.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) announced that its Board of Directors, in a meeting held on July 9, 2026, granted in-principle approval for the development of 1.75 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) of Strategic Petroleum Reserves with associated facilities at Mangalore (Phase-I Extension). This project is considered of national importance and is being undertaken as per the directives of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG).
Furthermore, the Board has directed the company to engage with the Government of India to explore opportunities for broader commercial utilization of these reserves, along with the necessary regulatory support.
The Board meeting commenced at 18:35 hrs and concluded at 20:35 hrs on the same day.
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