India is increasing its domestic oil production as global supply concerns grow, with a sharp rise in output from Rajasthan’s Thar Desert.
State-run Oil India Ltd has boosted crude production from its fields in the region, recording around 1,200 barrels per day. This is a significant jump of nearly 70% compared to last year, showing steady progress in tapping local oil reserves.
The move comes at a time when global oil markets are under pressure due to tensions in the Middle East. Disruptions around key shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz have raised fears of supply shortages and higher prices. In response, India is looking to rely more on its own resources to meet energy needs.
The increase in production has been made possible by the use of better technology. Oil India is using advanced methods to extract heavy crude oil, which is usually harder to produce. These techniques have helped improve output from older and challenging fields in the desert region.
The oil extracted from the Thar Desert is transported to Gujarat, where it is processed at refineries. While the total production is still small compared to India’s overall oil demand, the increase is seen as an important step.
India depends heavily on imported crude oil, especially from the Middle East. Because of this, any global disruption can directly affect the country’s energy supply and costs. Boosting local production helps reduce some of this risk, even if only partially.
Experts say this effort is part of a larger plan to strengthen India’s energy security. By increasing domestic output, the country can better handle global uncertainties.
Even though the current production levels are not enough to replace imports, the growth shows that India is making progress in using its own resources more effectively.
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