Expert Reaction: New Oil & Gas Pipeline Tariff and Data-Sharing Reforms

By  Dr. Kapil Garg, Managing Director, Oilmax Energy Pvt. Ltd & Asian Energy Services Ltd.

These developments boost policy clarity and predictability and enhance investor confidence. The new pipeline tariff guidelines introduce a unified, transparent entry-exit pricing model, enabling more predictable costs that support long-term market development. Unlocking under-utilised pipeline capacity through mandated open access can lower transport costs and expand market opportunities for producers, advancing India’s goal of a higher gas share in its energy mix.

The new exploration data-sharing policy which formalises licensing and public release of seismic and well data will boost fresh exploration interest, reduce risks, and may improve success rates in underexplored basins.