India may uncover 1.84 lakh crore litres of oil in the Andaman Sea — a discovery as big as Guyana’s. This could push India toward a $20 trillion economy, says Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
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India may be on the brink of a historic energy breakthrough. Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri recently revealed that preliminary surveys indicate the presence of a massive oil reserve in the Andaman and Nicobar Basin, with an estimated capacity of 1.84 lakh crore litres (approximately 14 billion barrels) — comparable to the oil discovery in Guyana.
If confirmed, this could radically shift India's energy future and unlock an entirely new chapter in its economic journey.
| Area | Impact |
|---|---|
| Energy Independence | Could reduce India's 85% dependence on imported oil |
| Economic Growth | Supports the vision of becoming a $20 trillion economy |
| Job Creation | Triggers large-scale employment in energy, infrastructure, and logistics |
| Global Influence | Positions India as a major player in the global energy market |
| Strategic Importance | Increases Andaman’s role as an energy, security, and trade hub |
| Factor | Guyana | India (Andaman, Estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Year of Discovery | 2015 | Survey report revealed in 2025 |
| Oil Reserve Estimate | ~11 billion barrels | ~14 billion barrels |
| Economic Impact | Doubled Guyana’s GDP | Could help achieve $20 trillion GDP |
| Global Attention | Very High | Rapidly growing |
“We have discovered resources in the Andaman region that are comparable to what was found in Guyana… If confirmed, this could make India self-sufficient in oil and a major global energy player.”
The minister emphasized the strategic and economic value of the Andaman region and revealed that global energy firms and ONGC are already active in the exploration process.
| Region | Known Reserves (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan (Barmer) | 3.6 billion barrels |
| Mumbai High | 1.4 billion barrels |
| Krishna-Godavari | 1 billion+ barrels |
| Andaman (Estimated) | 14 billion barrels (pending confirmation) |
This discovery, if validated and efficiently tapped, could be one of the most important milestones in India's economic history. From reducing oil imports to becoming a global energy hub, India’s path toward a $20 trillion economy may begin beneath the waters of the Andaman Sea.
The world is watching — India could be entering its energy golden age.
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