Office Address: Kartavya Bhavan, Janpath, New Delhi – 110001
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OFFICE OF THE MINISTER
| Shri Hardeep S Puri | Minister | min.png@nic.in | +91-11-24011101, 24011102 |
| Shri Rasaal Dwivedi (IRS, C&CE..2011) | Private Secretary | pstomin.png@gov.in | +91-11-24011103, 24011102 |
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF STATE
| Shri Suresh Gopi | Minister of State | mosoffice.png@gov.in | +91 11 24011113, 24011114 |
| Shri Lokesh Kumar Jain (IRS, C&IT: 2009) | Private Secretary | mosoffice.png@gov.in | +91 11 24011113, 24011114 |
OFFICERS IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
| Dr. Neeraj Mittal ( IAS, TN..1992 ) | Secretary | sec.png@nic.in | +91 11 24011201 |
| Shri Praveen Mal Khanooja (IA&AS..1994) | Additional Secretary | as-mopng@gov.in | +91 11 24011206, 24011207 |
| Shri Vedveer Arya (IDAS..1997 | AS & FA | asfa.png@gov.in | +91 11 24011204, 24011205 |
| Shri Rohit Mathur | Joint Secretary (Admn. & BR) | js.gen-png@gov.in | +91 11 24011210 |
| Mrs. Sujata Sharma (IAS, AP..2006) | Joint Secretary (M & OR) | js.mkt-png@gov.in | +91 11 24011208 |
| Ms. Esha Srivastava (IFS..2004) | Joint Secretary (IC) & CVO | jsic.png@nic.in | +91 11 24011209 |
| Shri Alok Tripathi (IRTS..1999) | Joint Secretary (GP) | js.gp-png@gov.in | +91 11 24011212 |
| Shri Vinod Seshan | Joint Secretary (E) | jse-png@gov.in | +91 11 26198799 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas?
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) is the Government of India’s nodal ministry responsible for exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, and regulation of petroleum, natural gas, and related hydrocarbon resources.
What are the main functions of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas?
The Ministry is responsible for:
Oil and natural gas exploration
Petroleum refining and marketing
Energy security planning
Natural gas infrastructure development
LPG distribution
Strategic petroleum reserves
Biofuels and alternative fuels promotion
Which major public sector companies operate under the Ministry?
Major Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under the Ministry include:
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
GAIL (India) Limited
Oil India Limited
What is ONGC?
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation is India’s largest oil and gas exploration and production company, engaged in the discovery and development of hydrocarbon resources.
What is IndianOil?
Indian Oil Corporation Limited is India’s largest commercial oil company engaged in refining, pipeline transportation, and marketing of petroleum products.
What is the role of GAIL (India) Limited?
GAIL (India) Limited develops and operates natural gas pipelines, gas processing facilities, petrochemical plants, and city gas distribution infrastructure.
What is the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)?
PMUY is a flagship scheme that provides LPG connections to eligible households, particularly women from economically weaker sections, to promote clean cooking fuel.
What is the City Gas Distribution (CGD) Network?
The CGD network supplies piped natural gas (PNG) to households and industries and compressed natural gas (CNG) to vehicles in urban areas.
What is the Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP)?
HELP is a policy framework that promotes transparent and competitive exploration and production of oil and natural gas resources in India.
What is the Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP)?
OALP allows companies to select and propose exploration blocks for oil and gas exploration under a transparent bidding process.
What are Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs)?
Strategic Petroleum Reserves are emergency crude oil storage facilities maintained to enhance India’s energy security during supply disruptions and global crises.
What is the National Gas Grid?
The National Gas Grid is an integrated pipeline network that transports natural gas across different regions of India to improve energy accessibility and efficiency.
What is the SATAT Initiative?
SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) promotes the production and use of Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) from agricultural residues, municipal waste, and organic materials.
What is compressed natural gas (CNG)?
CNG is a cleaner transportation fuel derived from natural gas that helps reduce emissions and fuel costs compared to conventional fuels.
What is piped natural gas (PNG)?
PNG is natural gas supplied directly to homes, industries, and commercial establishments through pipeline networks for cooking and other uses.
What is the National Biofuel Policy?
The National Biofuel Policy encourages the production and use of ethanol, biodiesel, compressed biogas, and other renewable fuels to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
How can citizens apply for LPG connections?
Eligible citizens can apply for LPG connections through authorized distributors of public sector oil marketing companies and online service portals.
How can consumers register complaints related to LPG, fuel, or gas services?
Consumers can use customer service portals, helplines, mobile applications, and grievance redressal systems provided by oil marketing companies and the Ministry.
How can I contact the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas?
The Ministry provides information on petroleum policies, natural gas infrastructure, public services, and grievance redressal mechanisms through its official website.
THIS PAGE WAS LAST UPDATED 24 June 2026
