8 November 2026
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ONGC Launches NETRA Digital Platform to Revolutionize Real-Time Analytics and Smart Oil & Gas Production 

New digital system integrates AI, digital twin technology, and advanced modeling for oil & gas operations 
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New Delhi: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has launched its advanced Integrated Digital Solution, NETRA, at the Institute of Production Engineering and Ocean Technology (IPEOT). The platform marks a major milestone in ONGC’s digital transformation journey, aiming to improve real-time analytics, operational efficiency, and decision-making in oil and gas production.

The initiative was inaugurated by Pankaj Kumar, Director (Production), and reflects ONGC’s shift toward intelligent, data-driven upstream operations.

ONGC’s “Bytes to Barrel” Vision Driving Digital Transformation

The NETRA platform is aligned with ONGC’s strategic vision of “Bytes to Barrel”, which focuses on converting digital data into actionable production insights.

The Production Operation Control Centre (POCC) will act as a centralized system to integrate operational data and improve decision-making across production facilities.

Read also: ONGC Wins Global Safety Award (Platinum) for Outstanding Health, Safety, and Environmental Practices

Key Features of NETRA Digital Platform

The NETRA system brings multiple advanced technologies under one unified platform to enhance operational performance. Its key capabilities include:

  • Real-time production monitoring
  • Advanced analytics and predictive insights
  • Well and network modelling
  • Workflow optimization tools
  • Digital twin technology integration

By combining these features, ONGC aims to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall production performance across its operations.

Faster Decision-Making and Higher Efficiency in Operations

The launch of NETRA is expected to significantly transform ONGC’s operational workflow by enabling:

  • Faster and smarter decision-making
  • Improved production optimization
  • Better resource management accuracy
  • Enhanced innovation in upstream oil and gas operations

ONGC emphasized that NETRA is not just a software platform, but a new operational approach focused on speed, precision, and data-driven innovation.

Strategic Impact on India’s Energy Sector

The introduction of NETRA strengthens ONGC’s role in supporting India’s energy security. By adopting advanced digital technologies, the company aims to modernize oil and gas production processes and increase operational reliability.

The initiative also reflects a broader industry shift toward automation, artificial intelligence, and digital twin-based systems in energy production.

ONGC Strengthens Digital Leadership in Energy Sector

With the launch of NETRA, ONGC is positioning itself at the forefront of digital innovation in India’s oil and gas industry. The platform is expected to redefine how production data is analyzed and used for decision-making, paving the way for smarter and more efficient energy operations in the future.

About ONGC

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), a leading Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) in India, is the country’s top exploration and production company, committed to sustainable energy practices, innovation, and operational excellence. With a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental standards, ONGC continues to set benchmarks in India’s energy sector. 

Read also: ONGC Receives Independent ESG Rating from ESGRisk.ai; Confirms Commitment to Sustainable Practices


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