Energy Security: Oil & Gas in Thar Desert | 27 April, 2025

Описание: The Thar Desert — a land often described in golden hues and shimmering heat — is one of the most hostile terrains in India. Spanning across the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat, the desert stretches across more than 200,000 square kilometers. To the naked eye, it's just an expanse of dunes, dry winds, thorny bushes, and scattered villages. But beneath this blanket of sand lies something far more precious — untapped reservoirs of oil and natural gas.
For decades, geologists have speculated that the Thar Desert may hide hydrocarbon treasures. And now, the spotlight is on Oil India Limited (OIL), a government-owned enterprise, which has taken the bold step of venturing deep into these unforgiving lands to explore what lies beneath. Their mission is simple but monumental — to discover and harness domestic sources of oil and gas in Rajasthan.
This is the story of how science, ambition, and technology came together in the heart of the desert to write a new chapter in India’s energy independence.

Anchors: Rajit Punhani, Kriti Mishra
Video Editor: Rohit Chandok
Camera: Nilesh Pande, Jitendra Negi

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