Gas customers can get mini 5-kg cylinder at subsidised rate
In a move that will give cooking gas consumer more choice, state oil marketing companies have started selling mini 5-kg LPG cylinders at subsidised rates.
Dec 10, 2014, 19:23 PM IST
Pradhan for umbrella statutory body on oil & gas safety norms
Pitching for an umbrella statutory body to formulate quality and safety policies for oil & gas entities, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Wednesday said the current framework of having multiple agencies is like a "khichdi".
Dec 03, 2014, 22:14 PM IST
No exemption to ONGC from fuel subsidy payout: Pradhan
The government is not considering exempting state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) from payment of fuel subsidy, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Wednesday.
Dec 03, 2014, 21:36 PM IST
ONGC targets to start production by mid-2018 from KG-D5 block
State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) is targeting mid-2018 for start of natural gas production from its Krishna Godavari basin KG-D5 block, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Monday.
Dec 01, 2014, 21:17 PM IST
ONGC lines up USD 3 bn investment in Mozambique
While the Mozambique cabinet has approved the decree law, it is awaiting Parliament nod, sources said.
Nov 28, 2014, 18:32 PM IST
ONGC finalises gas sales at $10.10-11.20: Pradhan
State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) has finalised sale of gas from its marginal fields at a price of USD 10.10-11.20 a unit, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Wednesday.
Nov 26, 2014, 17:47 PM IST
Expert report on ONGC-RIL gas dispute by June: Pradhan
International expert D&M will by June next year submit its report on ONGC's claims of gas from its KG basin find seeping into the neighbouring gas field operated by Reliance Industries, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said.
Nov 26, 2014, 17:05 PM IST
Panel probing delay in ONGC KG basin gas find: Pradhan
A panel headed by oil regulator DGH will by December 24 submit its report on the reasons for delay in developing gas discoveries in ONGC's Krishna Godavari basin KG-D5 block, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said.
Nov 25, 2014, 19:15 PM IST
Govt has no immediate plan to remove subsidy on LPG, says Pradhan
Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan said the government had no immediate plan to remove the subsidy on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
Nov 25, 2014, 13:37 PM IST
State should pass on the benefits of fuel price cut to consumers: Minister
The Centre will soon write to the states to bring uniformity in the Value Added Tax (VAT) on oil products so that benefits of price cuts filter down to the masses, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Monday.
Nov 04, 2014, 00:07 AM IST
Oil Min to overhaul exploration policy: Pradhan
After unveiling major reforms since BJP's storming to power, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan plans to overhaul the exploration policy to attract investors, spur energy output and revive the economy.
Oct 26, 2014, 11:18 AM IST
No plan to curtail supply of subsidised LPG cylinders: Pradhan
The government has no plans to curtail supply of subsidised cooking gas (LPG) from current 12 cylinders per household in a year even as it looks to give cash subsidy to consumers across the country by June.
Oct 24, 2014, 17:39 PM IST
Diesel price likely to be cut by Rs 2.50/litre after state elections
A Rs 2.50 per litre cut in diesel prices, the first in over four years, is likely after results of assembly polls in Maharashtra and Haryana are announced on Sunday.
Oct 14, 2014, 20:20 PM IST
Diesel price cut only after poll code is lifted on October 19: Oil Minister
Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said the decision to cut in diesel price will be taken at a right time when the poll code is lifted on October 19.
Oct 14, 2014, 19:11 PM IST
Profit on diesel swells to Rs 1.90 a litre
Profit on sale of diesel swelled to Rs 1.90 per litre as oil ministry awaits return of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cut rates.
Oct 01, 2014, 17:40 PM IST
Profit on diesel swells to Rs 1.90 a litre
Profit on sale of diesel swelled to Rs 1.90 per litre as oil ministry awaits return of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cut rates.
Oct 01, 2014, 17:29 PM IST
Cut in petrol, diesel price put off till Modi's return from US
Diesel price is likely to be cut by about Re 1 per litre, the first reduction in rates in over five years, while petrol price may be slashed by around 55 paise after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from the US.
Sep 30, 2014, 19:11 PM IST
Diesel rate likely to be cut by Re 1/litre, petrol by Rs 1.75
Diesel price is likely to be cut by about Re 1 per litre, the first reduction in rates in over five years, while petrol price may be slashed by Rs 1.75.
Sep 30, 2014, 13:47 PM IST
India to have 4 more strategic oil reserves: Pradhan
The project envisages to store eight days' requirement of crude oil in the country.
Sep 12, 2014, 21:17 PM IST
'Investment of Rs 1 lakh cr in petrochem, oil & gas in Odisha'
An investment of about Rs 1 lakh crore will be made in Odisha in the next five years in petrochemicals and oil and gas sectors including strategic oil reserves, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Friday.
Sep 12, 2014, 20:49 PM IST
