New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) this week organised a series of upstream-focused engagements, bringing together a wide range of domestic and international stakeholders to discuss financing, regulatory reforms and upcoming exploration bid rounds.

The programme saw participation from upstream operators, E&P service providers, global consulting firms, public and private financial institutions, insurers, academia and industry experts.

Addressing the participants virtually, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said recent legislative, regulatory and policy reforms represent a significant transformation of India's upstream sector.

He noted that these reforms, supported by dat...