ONGC and Engineers India Limited to Implement Helium Recovery Demonstration Plant

ONGC Energy Centre Trust (OECT) has signed an agreement with Engineers India Limited (EIL) to implement a Helium Recovery Demonstration Plant at ONGC’s Kuthalam Gas Collection Station in Cauvery Asset, Tamil Nadu. The project, based on the technology package developed by CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, seeks to recover Grade-A Helium of 99.995% purity from natural gas. The total agreement value is INR 39.42 crore (plus applicable GST), and the project is scheduled for completion within 18 months. This initiative strengthens the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and contributes to India’s long-term energy and technology security.