New Delhi: Oil India Limited (OIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to collaborate on research, innovation and technology development across the energy sector.

The agreement was signed at OIL House in Noida on June 15 in the presence of senior officials from both organisations, including the heads of OIL, CSIR and Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL).

The partnership is aimed at combining the research capabilities of CSIR with OIL's industry expertise to develop technologies and solutions for a range of energy-related applications. Areas identified for collaboration include upstream and downstream oil and gas operations, hydrocarbon reservoir optimisation, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), renewable energy, sustainable energy practices and critical minerals.

Both organisations will work together on research initiatives designed to improve operational efficiency and develop cost-effective technologies for the evolving energy landscape.

According to the company, the collaboration is expected to support the development of advanced technological solutions while helping address challenges across conventional and emerging energy sectors.

“The MoU underscores OIL’s commitment to strengthening its technological capabilities through strategic collaborations with premier research institutions of the country. This marks a significant step towards promoting innovation-driven growth and supporting the nation’s energy security objectives.”

The agreement comes as energy companies increasingly look to research-led partnerships to improve efficiency, expand clean energy capabilities and strengthen long-term resource security.

BI Bureau