Cairn Oil & Gas, a Vedanta Group company, is set to ramp up offshore exploration, with drilling scheduled in the deep-water Kutch Basin from October 2025 and in the Krishna-Godavari (KG) Basin in 2026.

The company aims to contribute 50 percent of India’s crude production by 2030, supported by advanced technology and global partnerships. In the KG Basin, Cairn has collaborated with Norway’s EMGS to deploy 3D Controlled Source Electromagnetic (CSEM) technology over a 3,600 sq. km deepwater block, enhancing data accuracy and enabling identification of multi-trillion cubic feet (TCF) gas potential zones.

Meanwhile, Cairn is working with TechnipFMC on integrated subsea infrastructure for deepwater drilling. As part of Vedanta’s planned demerger, Cairn will operate as an independent oil & gas entity, expected to attract focused investments and boost valuation. The company plans to increase hydrocarbon output from 1,03,200 boepd to 3,00,000 boepd and has outlined a USD three–four billion investment over five years. Cairn is also exploring joint ventures in shale, tight oil, and North East exploration.