ONGC Energy Centre Trust and EIL ink agreement for indigenous Helium Recovery Demonstration Plant
The project involves a significant capital expenditure of ₹39.42 crore and is strategically important for India's self-reliance in Helium. While it's a demonstration plant and not an immediate large-scale commercial venture, its long-term implications for national security and technological advancement are substantial.
The announcement describes a strategic partnership for establishing indigenous capability in a critical resource (Helium), which is currently imported. This contributes to national energy and technology security and aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
* ONGC Energy Centre Trust (OECT), the research and development arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), has signed a formal agreement with Engineers India Limited (EIL) on 18 August 2025. * The agreement is for the implementation of a Helium Recovery Demonstration Plant at ONGC’s Kuthalam Gas Collection Station in Cauvery Asset, Tamil Nadu. * The project aims to recover Grade-A Helium of 99.995% purity from natural gas, utilizing technology developed by CSIR–Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP). * The demonstration plant will process 750 Nm³/hr of natural gas and is designed with flexibility to operate at 110% of its design capacity. * The total agreement value is ₹39.42 crore (plus applicable GST), with the project scheduled for completion within 18 months. * This initiative is strategically important for India’s technological advancement and energy security, as Helium is currently imported to meet the country’s requirements, strengthening the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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