Friday, January 16, 2026

India’s Oil Majors and Hydrocarbon Discoveries in Qatar

Indian energy businesses are increasingly looking for chances in hydrocarbon-rich locations, such as Qatar, one of the world's major centres for natural gas and oil, which is a significant development for India's global energy strategy. As part of India's long-term energy security objectives, Indian companies are actively involved in exploration and energy cooperation in the larger Middle Eastern region, despite the fact that recent verified reports directly attributing new hydrocarbon reserve discoveries in Qatar by Indian oil majors are few or nonexistent.



With its enormous natural gas reserves and significant oil assets, Qatar's hydrocarbon industry continues to be a major target for international cooperation and investment. In areas like Al Shaheen and the North Field, QatarEnergy, the country's energy business, continues to spearhead significant upstream expansion projects, opening doors for international partners and service providers. For Indian companies with experience in engineering, drilling, and energy services, these developments create strategic opportunities.

In the past, Indian businesses have pursued resource development outside of their home countries by holding holdings in oil and gas assets in several nations, such as ONGC Videsh Limited, the foreign division of India's state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation.

Long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreements are another way that India's energy companies are strengthening their relationship with Qatar. These agreements highlight strong cooperation in the energy industry, even though they are mostly focused on LNG imports rather than exploration-driven finds.

Simultaneously, major Indian oil companies have made significant hydrocarbon discoveries in nearby Middle Eastern regions. For example, the Urja Bharat joint venture, which is a partnership between Indian Oil Corporation and Bharat PetroResources, recently discovered oil in an onshore block in Abu Dhabi, demonstrating India's growing upstream presence abroad.

These developments indicate India's larger strategy of integrating exploration, imports, strategic investment, and technology collaboration to safeguard its energy future, even though specific fresh hydrocarbon reserves in Qatar credited to Indian companies have not been widely reported as of the most recent news cycle.




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India’s Oil Majors and Hydrocarbon Discoveries in Qatar

Indian energy businesses are increasingly looking for chances in hydrocarbon-rich locations, such as Qatar, one of the world's major cen...