SINGALE 1-24.cdr - ONGC

E n h a n c e e x p l o r a t i o n
knowledge through R&D and
collaboration with right
partners
We have twelve research
institutes spread across the
country. Over the past fifty four
years, our R&D initiatives have
resulted in development of many
petroleum technologies which
have supported the development
of Indian oil exploration sector.
We have invested around 0.3% of
the total turnover on R&D. This
includes expenditure on R&D at
its research institutes, acquisition
of geo-scientific knowledge in
frontier areas and expenditure on
usage of new techniques and
equipment.
Our research thrust is presently
f o c u s e d o n i n c r e m e n t a l
technological innovations in
existing processing and
production technologies.
Exploration technologies are
mostly being acquired and
i n d u c t e d t h r o u g h t h e
mechanism of technological
diffusion.
Potential of unconventional gas
has been well acknowledged by
the world. R&D efforts in
exploration and production of
shale gas are expected to be in
focus during the coming
decade. We are associated with
the natural gas hydrate program
which is being spearheaded by
t h e D i r e c t o r a t e G e n e r a l
Hydrocarbons.
Apart from in-house research in
the areas of exploration,
reservoir management and
production of hydrocarbons, the
twelve research Institutes work in a collaborative manner to exploit the collective wisdom and synergize in mapping and
bridging technology gaps. We have also established long term technological research relationships with research
institutions like Indian Institute of Sciences, CSIR Labs, Indian Institutes of Technology and other leading National and
International universities.
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