Oil India Limited (OIL) is a fully integrated Exploration & Production company in the upstream sector, with origin dating back to the glorious year (1889) of oil discovery in India. A Navratna Company, OIL is a state-owned enterprise of the Government of India, under the administrative control of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and is the second-largest national oil and gas company in India.

OIL is engaged in the business of exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas, transportation of crude oil and production of liquid petroleum gas. The company's history spans the discovery of crude oil in the far east of India at Digboi, Assam in 1889 to its present status as a fully integrated upstream petroleum company.

Type	         Public Sector Undertaking
Industry	         Oil and gas
Founded	         18 February 1959
Headquarters	 Duliajan, Assam, India
Key people       Mr Sushil Chandra Mishra (Chairman & MD)
Products	         Petroleum, natural gas, and other petrochemicals
Revenue	         ₹12,028 crore (US$1.8 billion)
Owner	         Government of India (56.66%)
Website	         www.oil-india.com

Oil India Limited was formed by the Burmah Oil Company Limited as its subsidiary in India 1887 to explore in the Assam Basin, India ( Corley, T A B, 1983, The History of the Burmah Oil Company, 1886-1983). Staff at the Burmah Oil Company Limited had heard from a geologist with the colonial British Indian Geological Survey, Thomas Oldham, that oil was found on the feet of elephants that were being used as beasts of burden in the vicinity of the Digboi village (Arun Metrie, pers. comm., former Burmah Oil economist, 1988). The oil on the elephants'​ feet was traced to the Digboi area, where a surface fold (anticline in geological parlance) had formed a broad hill. 

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This department manages interactions with government officials and ensures compliance with relevant regulations.

Government Relations

The Engineering Team at Oil India Limited is responsible for overseeing and executing all engineering-related activities essential to the company's upstream operations, including the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas. This team comprises experts in various engineering disciplines who ensure the optimal performance, safety, and efficiency of drilling, production, maintenance, and logistical operations. The team also plays a critical role in implementing and maintaining advanced technologies and systems to enhance productivity and sustainability in oil and gas extraction processes.

Engineering Team

The Operations and Production team at Oil India Limited is responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of oil and gas production. This includes managing exploration activities, drilling operations, and the extraction of crude oil and natural gas. The team ensures the efficient functioning of installation and production facilities, continuous monitoring of processes, adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and effective communication with public affairs. Their goal is to maximize production efficiency while minimizing environmental impact and operational risks.

Operations and Production

This department oversees the overall governance and strategic direction of the organization.

Board of Directors

The Human Resources team at Oil India Limited (OIL) is responsible for managing and overseeing all HR functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, training and development, performance management, and compliance with HR policies. They work towards creating a productive work environment, aligning HR strategies with the company’s goals, and ensuring the well-being and career growth of employees. This team plays a critical role in driving organizational effectiveness by fostering a skilled, motivated, and engaged workforce.

Human Resources

This department is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives and ensuring organizational goals are met.

Officers Department

The Leadership Team at Oil India Limited (OIL) oversees strategic decision-making and ensures alignment with the company’s objectives and government regulations. Comprising the Chairman & Managing Director, Chief Vigilance Officer, and Chief Engineer, the team focuses on steering the organization towards sustained growth, operational excellence, and ethical governance in its upstream petroleum activities.

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