FIPI - Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry

The Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) successfully organized the 13th Annual Convention of FIPI Student Chapters at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada. The convention served as a significant platform to foster industry-academia collaboration and to inspire and encourage students in their pursuit of academic and professional excellence.

During the 13th Annual FIPI Student Chapter Convention, the Indian Institute of Petroleum & Energy, Visakhapatnam was formally inducted as a new FIPI Student Chapter. This significant addition marks a step forward in fostering academic-industry collaboration and nurturing future leaders in the energy sector.

During the "13th Annual Convention of FIPI Student Chapters," Prof. CSRK Prasad, Vice Chancellor of JNTUK, Kakinada; Mr. Saloma Yomdo, Director (Exploration & Development) of Oil India Ltd.; Mr. Deb Adhikari, Director (Exploration & Production) of FIPI addressed the gathering and Prof K V Rao, Adjunct Professor & Advisor, Dept. of Petroleum Engineering & Chemical Engineering and Faculty Advisor, JNTUK FIPI Student Chapters welcomed the audience. They shared their profound insights on current trends, challenges, and future opportunities in the oil and gas sector and further emphasized the importance of innovation, sustainable practices, and industry-academia collaboration.

During the "13th Annual Convention of FIPI Student Chapters," the Jury Panel, comprising of distinguished industry leaders, Mr. Neeraj Sinha, Senior Executive Vice President & Head Exploration of Reliance Industries Ltd.; Mr. Ratnesh Kumar, Executive Director and Asset Manager of the Eastern Offshore Asset of ONGC; and Mr. Santanu Mukherjee, Executive Director and Basin Manager of the Cauvery Basin of ONGC addressed the audience during the event. They encouraged the students with their extensive professional experiences and deep insights into the dynamic landscape of the oil & gas sector and highlighted the sector’s evolving technologies, operational challenges, and strategic developments. They opined that the oil & gas industry would continue to energise the country’s economy for decades to come.

The FIPI Student Chapters presented brief overview of their activities conducted throughout the FY 2024-25. The presentations highlighted a wide range of initiatives, including technical and strategic events, articles, and paper presentations, and social activities etc. These initiatives reflected the chapters' commitment to academic excellence, industry engagement, and community services.

FIPI Student Chapters delivered their insightful presentations on the theme “Intensifying Hydrocarbon Exploration in India with Greater Energy Efficiency and Accuracy” and shared their perspectives on the critical role of advanced technologies in enhancing domestic hydrocarbon exploration & production. The presentations emphasized the importance of leveraging innovation and technology to achieve higher energy efficiency and precision in exploration activities, thereby reducing India’s dependency on hydrocarbon imports.

Dibrugarh University was the winner of the prestigious “Best Chapter Award 2024,” recognizing its outstanding performance and impactful contributions throughout the year. The award highlights the chapter's excellence in organizing technical events, academic initiatives, and community engagement activities.

The Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam and the Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Gandhinagar, were the Winner and Runner-up respectively, for their outstanding presentations on “Intensifying Hydrocarbons Exploration in India with Greater Energy Efficiency and Accuracy.” Their presentations were lauded for their innovative suggestions, practical recommendations, and strong alignment with the nation’s energy goals.

04-April-2025

13th Annual Convention of FIPI Student Chapters

The 13th Annual Convention of FIPI Student Chapters was held on April 4, 2025, at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada (JNTUK). The central theme of the Convention was “Intensifying Hydrocarbon Exploration in India with Greater Energy Efficiency and Accuracy.”

The event was attended by more than 100 students from JNTUK, Kakinada including 72 participants, comprising 60 students and faculty members from 11 FIPI Student Chapters. The participating institutions included: IIT (ISM) Dhanbad; Dibrugarh University, Assam; Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Gandhinagar; Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Jais Amethi; University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun; Osmania University, Hyderabad; JNTUK, Kakinada; MIT-World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune; IIT Madras; Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam; and IIT Guwahati.

The convention commenced with the JNTUK anthem and the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the esteemed dignitaries. Prof. K.V. Rao, Adjunct Professor & Advisor, Department of Petroleum Engineering and Chemical Engineering, and Faculty Advisor, JNTUK FIPI Student Chapter, delivered the welcome address. He emphasized the importance of the convention in fostering academic collaboration, strengthening industry-academia engagement, and supporting the professional growth of students.

Following the welcome, keynote addresses were delivered by Mr. Deb Adhikari, Director (Exploration & Production), FIPI; Prof. CSRK Prasad, Vice-Chancellor, JNTUK, Kakinada; and Mr. Saloma Yomdo, Director (Exploration & Development), Oil India Ltd. They shared valuable insights into current trends, industry challenges, and future prospects in the oil and gas sector, underlining the critical role of innovation, sustainable practices, and collaborative efforts between industry and academia.

During the convention, IIPE Visakhapatnam was formally inducted as a new FIPI Student Chapter. This milestone reflects a continued commitment of FIPI in strengthening academic-industry partnerships and nurturing future leaders in the energy domain.

Distinguished industry experts, including Mr. Neeraj Sinha, Senior Executive Vice President & Head Exploration, Reliance Industries Ltd.; Mr. Ratnesh Kumar, Executive Director and Asset Manager, Eastern Offshore Asset, ONGC; and Mr. Santanu Mukherjee, Executive Director and Basin Manager, Cauvery Basin, ONGC, addressed the gathering. Drawing from their extensive and rich experience, they inspired the student participants by sharing the dynamic nature of the oil and gas sector, evolving technologies, operational challenges, and the strategic importance of the industry in powering India’s economy in the coming decades.

Subsequently, the participating Student Chapters delivered presentations on their annual activities and on the convention theme. The presentations were evaluated by a distinguished jury comprising:

Mr. Neeraj Sinha, Senior Executive Vice President & Head Exploration, Reliance Industries Ltd.

Mr. Ratnesh Kumar, Executive Director & Asset Manager, Eastern Offshore Asset, ONGC

Mr. Santanu Mukherjee, Executive Director & Basin Manager, Cauvery Basin, ONGC

Mr. Deb Adhikari, Director (Exploration & Production), FIPI

FIPI Student Chapters provided excellent overview of their year-long activities, encompassing technical and strategic events, article and paper presentations, as well as various social initiatives. They also delivered compelling presentations on the convention's theme, offering valuable insights into the advanced technologies in strengthening hydrocarbon exploration and production. Both segments of the presentations were well-received and garnered appreciation from the audience and jury members alike.

After meticulous evaluation and deliberation by the Jury, the results were declared as follows:

Best Chapter Activities 2024: Dibrugarh University was declared the winner and awarded a trophy along with a cash prize of Rs. 50,000.

Best Theme Presentation: The Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam was declared the winner and received a trophy and a cash prize of Rs. 50,000, while Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Gandhinagar was the runner-up and awarded a trophy and a cash prize of Rs. 25,000.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Ramya Atla, Student President, JNTUK FIPI Student Chapter. She expressed gratitude to the invited dignitaries, the FIPI team, participants, and student volunteers, particularly from JNTUK, for their contributions towards the successful execution of the convention.

13th Annual Convention of FIPI Student Chapters

13th Annual Convention of FIPI Student Chapters

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