• Over 700 international delegates and 10+ countries will discuss energy security and digital transformation from October 26-28, 2025.
  • Premier Gathering of Global E&P Leaders, Tech Innovators, and Top Academic Minds.
  • Uniting Industry Giants ONGC, Oil India, BP with IITs and Global Partners for a Sustainable Energy Future.
  • Platform for Policymakers and CEOs to Debate India’s Energy Pathway as Demand is Set to Double.

New Delhi : Shri Pankaj Jain, IAS, Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), will inaugurate the 15th Biennial International Conference and Exposition of The Society of Petroleum Geophysicists (SPG) this Sunday, October 26. The three-day summit, running until October 28 at the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre and the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC), will serve as a premier global platform to address critical challenges and opportunities in energy exploration, uniting over 700 delegates from across the globe under the theme “Rock to Cloud: Geo-Exploration Empowering Energy Evolution.

The inaugural ceremony will be graced by esteemed industry leaders, including Chairman & CEO of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Chief Patron of SPG-India, Shri Arun Kumar Singh; Oil India Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Dr. Ranjit Rath; Director (Exploration) of ONGC and Patron of SPG-India, Shri O.P. Sinha; and President of SPG-India, Shri Ranbir Singh.

The conference, themed “Rock to Cloud: Geo-Exploration Empowering Energy Evolution,” will serve as a vital platform for policymakers and CEOs to debate India’s energy pathway, especially as the nation’s demand is projected to nearly double by 2040. The discussions will focus on the transformational journey from foundational subsurface science (“rock”) to the frontiers of digital innovation (“cloud”), addressing modern energy challenges and enabling the transition toward a sustainable, low-carbon future.

Over the last three decades, the SPG Conference has established itself as India’s apex forum in petroleum geoscience, showcasing global best practices, scientific breakthroughs, and emerging technologies. SPG-2025 will continue this tradition of excellence, bringing together leading geoscientists, researchers, industry professionals, and academicians to deliberate on new ideas, solutions, and collaborations that can shape the future of energy exploration and sustainability. The Jaipur edition will feature four high-profile plenary sessions, where distinguished leaders, innovators, and policymakers will share insights on the evolving dynamics of India’s energy ecosystem and the pathways to a more resilient energy future. More than 20 technical sessions are scheduled, including a special session in Hindi, a dedicated theme session, and several invited lectures. The exposition will provide a platform for national and international exploration and production (E&P) companies, service providers, and technology vendors to display state-of-the-art innovations, tools, and services relevant to the energy sector.

The event will host a premier gathering of global E&P leaders, technology innovators, and top academic minds. Industry giants including ONGC, ONGC Videsh, Oil India, BP, Eliis, Dig Science, Baker Hughes, Shearwater, Sercel, Geosoftware, Beicip Franlab, Viridien, Emerson Aspentech, and Solytics Partners and will unite with India’s foremost academic institutions such as the IITs in Bombay, Madras, Roorkee, and Dhanbad (ISM), Cochin University of Science and Technology, Dibrugarh University, Andhra University, Banaras Hindu University, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, and Jadavpur University to forge a sustainable energy future.

A major highlight of SPG-2025 will be its Student Programme, designed to inspire, engage, and empower the next generation of geoscientists. Through interactive sessions, competitions, and mentorship initiatives, students will gain hands-on exposure to the world of geoscience and exploration. Flagship events such as the industry–Academia Interaction, SPG Mastermind Quiz, Upstream Strategy Business Game, and Exploreathon aim to nurture creativity, teamwork, and innovation while connecting young minds with industry experts and mentors. By cultivating talent and confidence, SPG-2025 will prepare students to become the future leaders of India’s energy sector.

The pre-conference engagements include two unique initiatives: SPG–SLB Hackathon 2025 and the SPG Geoscience Career Symposium 2025. The Hackathon, introduced for the first time in collaboration with SLB Innovation Factori, New Delhi, is a pioneering hybrid competition that integrates geoscience and digital innovation in alignment with the conference theme “Rock to Cloud.” The Geoscience Career Symposium serves as a focused recruitment and mentorship platform, connecting energy sector organizations with talented students and young professionals, thus bridging academia and industry through career guidance and exposure to real-world opportunities. Post-conference, ten Continuing Education (CE) courses led by distinguished faculty will be offered, covering contemporary topics in geophysics, digital exploration, and energy transition.

Geophysics, the scientific foundation of petroleum exploration, is the non-invasive study of subsurface conditions through the measurement and interpretation of physical fields. It employs surface, airborne, and borehole methods to analyze properties such as density, resistivity, seismic wave velocity, elastic modulus, and magnetic susceptibility. Its applications extend across a vast range of disciplines, including oil, gas, coal, and mineral exploration; groundwater and geo-engineering studies; geohazard identification; urban and civil engineering surveys; archaeological exploration; and environmental and non-destructive testing.

The Society of Petroleum Geophysicists (SPG), India, was founded in 1992 by a group of visionary geoscientists in Dehradun. From a small collective of enthusiasts, SPG has evolved into a globally recognized professional body with over 3,500 members and nine regional chapters across India. The Society maintains close affiliations with leading international organizations such as the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), USA; the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE), Netherlands; and the Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (ASEG). With 18 active student chapters across the country, SPG plays a pivotal role in nurturing young geoscientists, promoting scientific exchange, and fostering innovation in hydrocarbon exploration and allied fields.