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Cairn Oil & Gas at CERAWeek 2025: Strengthening India’s Energy Security

Cairn Oil & Gas, a subsidiary of Vedanta, has sent a leadership delegation to the 43rd annual CERAWeek 2025, held from March 10-14 in Houston, Texas. As a strategic partner of the event, Cairn aims to drive global collaborations and partnerships to unlock India’s hydrocarbon potential, reinforcing the country’s energy security and self-reliance.

Cairn’s engagement at CERAWeek 2025 will focus on:

• Drilling advancements for onshore and offshore wells.
• Subsea infrastructure development for deepwater projects.
• Shale and tight oil exploration.
• EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) services & technology collaborations.

A key highlight of the event will be Anil Agarwal, Founder & Chairman of Vedanta, in conversation with Dr. Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman of S&P Global, on March 11, 2025. Key topics will include:

• India’s untapped hydrocarbon reserves.
• The country’s role in the global energy transition.
• Cairn’s vision to meet 50% of India’s crude oil demand through domestic production, reducing import dependency.

Top executives participating in key discussions include:

• Hitesh Vaid (CFO) – Sustainable finance & investment strategies.
• Mandeep Narang (COO) – Operational challenges & technological advancements.
• Sam Algar (Chief of Exploration) – AI-driven exploration & energy transition.
• Andrew McIntosh (Chief Commercial Officer) – Geopolitical & socio-economic impacts on energy.

Cairn Oil & Gas was the first Indian company to sign the UN’s Methane Reporting & Reduction Initiative (OGMP 2.0) and has committed to achieving Net Zero by 2030. Their participation in CERAWeek reinforces their dual focus on energy security and sustainability, positioning India as a leader in responsible hydrocarbon development.