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March 21, 2025 – Cairn Oil & Gas, a subsidiary of Vedanta Group and India’s leading private oil and gas producer, has announced a strategic partnership with 2H Offshore to advance the development of a major offshore oil field on India’s west coast. The project, one of the largest under India’s Discovered Small Fields (DSF) initiative, aims to unlock an estimated 20 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMBOE), strengthening India’s domestic energy security.
The collaboration between Cairn and 2H Offshore will focus on engineering, procurement, construction, and management (EPC-M) solutions to optimize offshore platform design and installation. 2H Offshore, a global leader in offshore engineering, will bring its expertise in deepwater riser and conductor systems, structural integrity, and asset optimization to ensure efficient and cost-effective project execution.
Hitesh Vaid, Chief Financial Officer of Cairn Oil & Gas, emphasized the company's commitment to leveraging innovative offshore technologies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery while maintaining environmental sustainability. David Walters, Vice President of 2H Offshore, highlighted the importance of applying best-in-class engineering solutions to meet project milestones and deliver first oil production by Q4 2027.
This partnership was formalized at CERAWeek 2025, a premier energy conference in Houston, Texas, underscoring the global significance of India’s expanding offshore energy sector.
Cairn Oil & Gas, a part of the Vedanta Group, is India’s largest private oil and gas producer, contributing approximately 25% of the country’s crude oil output. With assets spanning Rajasthan, Gujarat, and the offshore Mumbai region, Cairn has consistently focused on expanding domestic energy production through advanced technology and strategic partnerships.
2H Offshore, a subsidiary of Acteon Group, specializes in engineering solutions for offshore oil and gas, wind energy, and subsea infrastructure. With a strong track record in riser systems, wellhead platforms, and offshore project execution, 2H Offshore has been instrumental in optimizing deepwater and shallow-water field developments worldwide.
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Pipelines: Clad pipes with corrosion-resistant alloys (CRA) are used in subsea pipelines to prevent corrosion from crude oil and seawater exposure.
Pressure Vessels & Storage Tanks: Explosive clad plates provide superior protection in high-pressure vessels and oil storage tanks, extending equipment lifespan.
Structural Components: Clad transition joints connect dissimilar metals, reducing material fatigue and increasing offshore platform reliability.
Heat Exchangers & Separators: Nickel alloy and stainless steel components are critical for processing and refining crude oil offshore.
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With India aiming to reduce its dependence on imported crude oil, offshore projects like this will play a critical role in enhancing domestic production capacity. By combining Cairn Oil & Gas’ exploration expertise, 2H Offshore’s advanced engineering, and high-performance clad materials, the project is set to boost India’s offshore energy output while maintaining global industry standards.
As the demand for efficient and sustainable offshore oil production grows, this partnership sets a benchmark for future developments, ensuring safe, resilient, and high-performing infrastructure in India’s evolving energy landscape.
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