The inaugural session witnessed participation from eminent dignitaries including Mr. Pankaj Kumar, Director (Production), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.; Mr. Amitabh Kumar, Former Director General of Shipping; and Capt. Anish Joseph, Deputy Nautical Adviser to the Government of India.

Mr. Deb Adhikari, Director (E&P), FIPI, delivered the Welcome Address, setting the tone for the two-day deliberations. In his opening remarks, he emphasized the growing importance of offshore energy logistics in ensuring India’s energy resilience and sustainability.

The seminar emerged as a pivotal platform that united industry leaders, government representatives, and technology innovators to deliberate on the evolving dynamics of offshore energy logistics. It served as a distinguished forum for National and International marine logistics companies, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), Exploration & Production (E&P) operators, EPC contractors, shipyards, regulators, and technology providers to exchange insights and explore collaborative frameworks aimed at strengthening India’s offshore energy ecosystem.

Encompassing the full spectrum of offshore energy transfer, logistics, and strategic infrastructure, the seminar highlighted India’s expanding ambitions and emerging leadership in the offshore energy and maritime domains. Against the backdrop of a rapidly transforming global energy landscape driven by the growing adoption of LNG, hydrogen, ammonia, and carbon capture technologies the 2025 edition examined how marine assets, floating infrastructure, and offshore terminals are redefining India’s energy trajectory. The event further emphasized the pivotal role of offshore logistics in strengthening energy accessibility, reliability, and resilience in the midst of the global energy transition.

The two-day seminar featured a series of insightful technical sessions and panel discussions encompassing a wide range of themes, including offshore pipe-lay and construction, LNG transfer and bunkering preparedness, marine assets and offshore logistics, and the design and operation of SPMs, FSOs, FSRUs, and FLNGs. Deliberations also covered critical areas such as offshore energy transfer terminals, offshore logistics and support vessels, LNG and FSRU operations, ship-to-ship transfers, project execution, and supply chain support, alongside discussions on energy security and risk preparedness. Complementing these technical exchanges, sessions on the digitalization of offshore operations, shipbuilding and fleet development, ESG frameworks, and energy security offered a comprehensive perspective on the evolving challenges and emerging opportunities shaping the offshore energy landscape.

In one Keynote Address, Rear Admiral Rahul Shankar, Nau Sena Medal, Flag Officer Offshore Defence Advisory Group (FODAG) and Advisor, Offshore Security & Defence to the Government of India, delivered on the theme “Strategic Security: Offshore Asset Protection through Collaboration.” In his insightful address, Rear Admiral highlighted the critical aspects of energy security in offshore domains, underlining the significance of enhanced coordination, inter-agency collaboration, and strategic preparedness to safeguard India’s offshore energy infrastructure.

Mr. Subhash Kumar, Director General, Association of CGD Entities (ACE), in another keynote address talked about “Emerging Role of Shipping in Sustainable Growth of Global Energy Industry”. He underscored the vital role of the maritime sector as the backbone of global energy trade and its growing significance in facilitating the energy transition. He further highlighted how advancements in ship design, adoption of alternative fuels such as LNG, hydrogen, and ammonia, and integration of digital technologies are redefining shipping efficiency and environmental performance. He then emphasized the importance of global collaboration, policy support, and industry innovation in achieving net-zero ambitions. His address reinforced the need for aligning shipping strategies with sustainability goals to ensure long-term resilience and competitiveness of the global energy ecosystem.

During the seminar, several experts from international companies such as Trelleborg and Monobuoy delivered insightful presentations covering a wide range of topics, including offshore operations and logistics and infrastructure development. Their contributions provided valuable global perspectives, highlighting best practices, emerging technologies, and collaborative approaches to addressing challenges in the offshore energy and logistics sectors.

The seminar reaffirmed FIPI’s commitment to fostering knowledge exchange and cross-sectoral collaboration in the offshore energy domain. By integrating perspectives from policymakers, industry experts, and defence strategists, the event emphasized the importance of synergy between technological advancement and national security in sustaining offshore operations.

As India advances toward a diversified and sustainable energy future, this Annual Technical Seminar continues to serve as a vital forum for shaping discourse on offshore energy logistics, marine innovation, and strategic energy security. The 2025 edition successfully reinforced India’s position as a leader in facilitating resilient, secure, and efficient offshore energy operations, aligned with the nation’s long-term energy goals.