S&P Global(US:SPGI) Zhong Guo Hua Gong Bao·2025-09-24 02:57Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that natural gas will be the only fossil fuel with an increasing share in India's energy structure by 2050, serving as a crucial bridge in the country's energy transition [1] - S&P Global predicts that by 2050, fossil fuels will account for 66% of India's energy mix, while renewable energy will rise to 16%, with natural gas being the primary transitional fuel [1] - India's energy structure is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, with oil and gas making up 77% of primary energy use, while renewable energy only accounts for 2% [1] Group 2 - The Indian government's initiatives, such as the PAHAL scheme, are facilitating the rapid replacement of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for traditional biomass energy, reducing its share from 38% to 19% [2] - The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to produce 5 million tons of green hydrogen by 2030, positioning India as a global center for green hydrogen [2] - Despite these initiatives, fossil fuels are expected to dominate India's energy structure for the coming decades [2] Group 3 - S&P Global has indicated that four underexplored sedimentary basins in India may contain up to 22 billion barrels of oil, surpassing the 14 billion barrels produced in the Permian Basin [2] - India's oil consumption significantly exceeds its production, meeting only about 13% of domestic demand, leading to a heavy reliance on imports [2] - Economic growth and vehicle proliferation are projected to drive a surge in India's oil demand, making it the largest contributor to global oil demand growth by 2030 [2] Group 4 - The Indian government is expanding domestic oil and gas exploration through policy reforms and increased investment, including the New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) to attract foreign investment [3] - The Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP) allows companies to choose bidding blocks, aiming to enhance domestic oil and gas production [3]