Who We Are
The Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) was established in 1993 under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Its objective is to ensure sound management of oil and natural gas resources while balancing environmental, safety, and economic aspects.
DGH is responsible for implementing exploration policies, monitoring activities, and promoting investment in the energy sector.
History
The liberalized economic policy adopted in 1991 aimed to deregulate core sectors including petroleum. This opened the sector to private and joint participation, creating a need for an independent regulatory body.
Based on committee recommendations, the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) was established in 1993 to oversee regulation, conservation, and development of hydrocarbon resources in India.
Role & Functions
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Nodal agency for NELP & CBM policy implementation
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Reviews exploration programs under petroleum licenses
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Reviews development plans & production strategies
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Handles additional government-assigned functions
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Issues GST essentiality certificates
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Advises Ministry on exploration & production policies
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Evaluates hydrocarbon reserves
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Audits reservoir management practices
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Supports contract management
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Provides technical advice on hydrocarbon exploration
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Advises on exploration acreage & relinquishment
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Regulates petroleum data & sample storage
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Works on shale gas & unconventional resources
Staffing
DGH is manned by highly skilled professionals of technical and scientific backgrounds with experience in Oil and Gas sector. Most manpower is sourced through deputation from National Oil Companies like ONGC, OIL, IOCL, HPCL, BPCL & GAIL. DGH enhances knowledge through regular training programs.
Funding
DGH is funded through OIDB (Oil Industry Development Board) grants. Details available at http://oidb.gov.in
Governance
Advisory Council
Directorate General of Hydrocarbons has an Advisory Council
appointed by the Government, comprising a Chairman and eminent
members in hydrocarbon exploration and production. It is serviced by
the Directorate headed by the Director General.
Administrative Council
Government of India established an Administrative Council to guide
and oversee administrative functioning of DGH. It takes decisions
on establishment, budget, and other key matters.
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| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Secretary, MoP&NG | Chairperson |
| Additional Secretary, MoP&NG | Member |
| AS&FA, MoP&NG | Member |
| Director General, PPAC | Member |
| Joint Secretary (Exploration), MoP&NG | Member |
| Secretary, OIDB | Member |
| CMD, EIL | Member |
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Representative of Secretary, Ministry of Coal (Not below the rank of Joint Secretary) |
Member |
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Representative of Secretary,Ministry of Ports, Shipping
& Waterways (Not below the rank of Joint Secretary) |
Member |
| Director General, DGH | Member - Secretary |
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