Assam Attracts INR 5 Lakh Cr Investment Proposals, Hydrocarbon and Clean Energy Leads
Assam has secured investment commitments of approximately INR 5 lakh crore across multiple sectors during the two-day Advantage Assam 2.0 Infrastructure and Investment Summit 2025. Hydrocarbon, mines and new energy attracted the highest investment, said Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
February 27, 2025. By Mrinmoy Dey
Hydrocarbon, mines and new energy attracted the highest investment, while the agriculture and horticulture sectors also drew significant investment proposals, said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
“The Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025 concluded with investment commitments in Assam totalling INR 491,500 crore,” Sarma said in a post on X, after the conclusion of the programme.
Sarma also reaffirmed the state’s pivotal role in India’s energy sector, highlighting its vast hydrocarbon reserves, skilled workforce, and strategic oil and gas potential.
Speaking at the concluding day of the Advantage Assam 2.0 Infrastructure and Investment Summit, he emphasised Assam’s pioneering contribution to the industry, with four operational refineries and a combined refining capacity of 7.45 million metric tonnes (MMT).
Addressing the thematic session on ‘Unlocking Assam's Energy Potential’, Sarma noted that Assam accounts for 12 percent of India's natural gas reserves and produces half of the country's onshore natural gas. With 1,180 retail outlets and an annual LPG consumption of 0.5 MMT, the state's energy infrastructure is well-established.
Looking ahead, crude oil availability in Assam is projected to double by 2030, while natural gas production is expected to rise from 3.2 to 6.3 billion cubic meters (BCM). Major projects such as the Barauni-Guwahati Pipeline (BGPL) and the 1,670 km North East Gas Grid (NEGG) are enhancing connectivity and energy distribution. Meanwhile, the expansion of the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network, with 22 CNG stations, is accelerating clean energy adoption.
The CM also highlighted Assam’s progress in green energy, noting that Oil India Limited (OIL) has commissioned India’s first Green Hydrogen plant in Jorhat, producing 10 kg per day using solar power. Collaborations between IIT Guwahati and OIL aim to integrate green hydrogen into transportation and industry.
With investment opportunities spanning upstream and downstream sectors, as well as emerging areas like green hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuels, and smart chemicals, Assam is positioning itself as a key hub in India's energy transition.
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