Navigating the Depths: Overcoming Deepwater Challenges in India’s Samudra Manthan – From Subsea Completions to Technological Edge in Ultra-Deep Exploration

Anubhav Ojha is an Executive Engineer at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) with expertise in offshore drilling, deepwater exploration, and advanced well engineering. His experience spans complex offshore operations, drilling performance optimization, and the application of emerging technologies to enhance safety, efficiency, and operational reliability in India's challenging offshore environments. Through his work, Anubhav contributes to advancing India's deepwater exploration capabilities and unlocking the country's offshore hydrocarbon potential.
 

In his session, Anubhav will examine the technical and operational challenges of deepwater exploration in India's offshore basins and discuss how innovative technologies are reshaping ultra-deepwater development. He will share insights into managing subsea completions, appraisal wells, reservoir uncertainty, and high-pressure/high-temperature (HP/HT) drilling environments, while highlighting the role of Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD), digital twins, and real-time pore pressure prediction in improving drilling performance. Attendees will also learn how advanced engineering solutions are enhancing operational safety, reducing project costs, and supporting the next generation of deepwater exploration under India's Samudra Manthan initiative.