Hon’ble Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, today launched the National Hydrocarbons Infrastructure Monitoring System (NHIMS)—a pioneering digital platform developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB).
The NHIMS platform marks a significant leap in India’s energy infrastructure management, offering a unified, data-driven interface for real-time visualization and monitoring of oil and gas assets across the country. It integrates spatial and operational data from diverse sources, empowering policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders with actionable insights for better decision-making.
Speaking at the launch, Shri Puri emphasized the importance of technology-driven governance in achieving India’s energy security goals. He noted that the NHIMS would “enhance transparency, efficiency, and strategic planning” in the hydrocarbon sector, while strengthening coordination among central and state agencies.
The system provides interactive GIS-based mapping, performance dashboards, and analytics tools for tracking pipelines, city gas distribution networks, refineries, terminals, and other key infrastructure components. Developed by NIC in close collaboration with PNGRB, the platform is designed to support evidence-based regulatory oversight and optimize resource utilization.
Chairperson of PNGRB, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and NIC, were present during the launch. The initiative is aligned with the Government of India’s broader vision of “Digital India” and “Energy Atmanirbharta”, leveraging technology to ensure sustainable and secure energy access for all.
With the launch of NHIMS, India takes a decisive step toward building a digitally integrated, transparent, and resilient energy ecosystem, setting new benchmarks for infrastructure governance in the hydrocarbon sector.
- Edited by:Archana Sharma, NIC-HQ
