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Assam Secures INR 5 Lakh Cr Investments, Energy Sector Leads the Way

Assam has attracted investment commitments worth INR 5 lakh crore across multiple sectors during the Advantage Assam 2.0 Infrastructure and Investment Summit 2025, held in Guwahati on February 25-26, 2025. Major corporations, including Reliance, Adani, Vedanta, and the Tata Group, have announced significant investment plans, with hydrocarbon, mining, and new energy emerging as the most prominent sectors.

Hydrocarbon & Energy Investments

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted Assam’s strategic role in India’s energy landscape, noting its vast hydrocarbon reserves and strong refining infrastructure. The state currently hosts four operational refineries with a total refining capacity of 0.745 crore metric tonnes (MMT). Key statistics from the summit include:

• Assam holds 12% of India's natural gas reserves and produces 50% of the country's onshore natural gas.
• Crude oil production is expected to double by 2030, while natural gas output is projected to increase from 3,200 to 6,300 crore cubic meters (BCM).
• Infrastructure projects such as the Barauni-Guwahati Pipeline (BGPL) and the 1,670 km North East Gas Grid (NEGG) are improving connectivity.
• Expansion of City Gas Distribution (CGD), with 22 CNG stations, is driving clean energy adoption.

Renewable Energy & Green Hydrogen Initiatives

Assam is also advancing in green energy, with Oil India Limited (OIL) commissioning India's first Green Hydrogen plant in Jorhat. The facility produces 10 kg per day using solar energy. Collaborations between IIT Guwahati and OIL aim to integrate green hydrogen into transportation and industry, supporting India's clean energy transition.

With investment opportunities spanning hydrocarbons, green hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuels, and smart chemicals, Assam is positioning itself as a major hub in India's energy and industrial growth strategy.