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Joydev Lahiri

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Joydev Lahiri is a seasoned environmental professional with over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas sector. He formerly served as Executive Director at Oil India Limited and Head of Environment at the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH). Currently, he is a Senior Consultant with SFC Asia, specializing in environmental clearances and wildlife laws relevant to upstream oil and gas operations. His extensive operational and regulatory experience uniquely positions him at the intersection of industry, environment, and policy.

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    Oil India Achieves Highest-Ever Crude Output in Rajasthan

    by Joydev Lahiri April 6, 2026
    by Joydev Lahiri April 6, 2026

    Oil India Limited (OIL) has achieved its highest-ever crude oil production from the Jodhpur sandstone formation in the Baghewala field, Jaisalmer, surging to a record 1,202 barrels per day (bpd). …

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    OALP-XI Unlocks India’s Energy Goldmine

    by Joydev Lahiri March 31, 2026
    by Joydev Lahiri March 31, 2026

    India’s energy transformation is entering a decisive phase. With the launch of the Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP) Round-XI, the nation is taking a strategic leap in unlocking new hydrocarbon …

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    As Hormuz Shuts, India Adapts

    by Joydev Lahiri March 12, 2026
    by Joydev Lahiri March 12, 2026

    In the shadow of the escalating conflict in West Asia, the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz has sent ripples across global energy markets. For India, the world’s third-largest oil …

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    An Engineering Triumph: Crossing the Brahmaputra and Fueling the Northeast’s Future

    by Joydev Lahiri January 19, 2026
    by Joydev Lahiri January 19, 2026

    Last week, state-owned Engineers India Limited pulled off what many in the global energy industry thought bordered on the impossible: a 4,058-meter horizontal directional drill beneath one of the world’s …

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    Andaman Basin: India’s New Frontier in Energy Security

    by Joydev Lahiri October 11, 2025
    by Joydev Lahiri October 11, 2025

    India’s quiet yet momentous stride in the Andaman Basin could well mark a turning point in its quest for self-reliance. Oil India Ltd (OIL), the country’s second-largest national oil company, …

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