It is a privilege to extend my warm greetings to all participants of the 15th Biennial International Conference & Exposition of the Society of Petroleum Geophysicists (SPG), India. This landmark event, themed “Rock to Cloud: Geo-Exploration Empowering Energy Evolution”, comes at a pivotal moment in the ongoing transformation of the global energy landscape.
Global energy demand is projected to increase by over 25% by 2045, with oil and gas expected to remain dominant sources, contributing over half of the energy mix despite the rapid growth of renewables. India's energy demand is poised to nearly double by 2040, propelled by rapid urbanization, industrialization, and rising living standards. Amidst, this growing demand, the exploration sector remains at the heart of energy security, ensuring sustained resource availability while adapting to decarbonization pathways and technological shifts. When anchored in strong geoscientific fundamentals, digital technologies can reduce exploration-to-production cycle times by up to 30–40%, enhance seismic imaging precision, and improve subsurface predictability.
At ONGC, we are in the midst of a bold digital revolution—redefining exploration and production through unified data ecosystems, advanced analytics, and intelligent automation. Much like the journey from “rock” to “cloud” reflected in SPG’s theme, our strategic focus is on leveraging digital technologies to unlock subsurface intelligence, optimize reservoir management, and accelerate our transition to a more sustainable energy model.
Driven by its vision of an integrated and intelligent energy future, SPG serves as a strategic enabler of interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together geoscientific expertise, digital innovation, and industry insight. SPG 2025 exemplifies this role by uniting academia, industry, and emerging professionals to foster bold thinking, accelerate decision-making, and generate long-term value for the energy sector and the nation.
As we shift toward a digitally integrated future, let us remember: 'We must unite our data, systems, and people under a shared digital vision.' This is more than a call to adopt new technologies; it is a call for cultural alignment, continuous improvement, and a collective commitment to progress driven by innovation.
I commend SPG for its unwavering commitment to excellence and extend my best wishes for the resounding success of SPG 2025.
Shri Arun Kumar Singh
Chairman, CEO, ONGC
Chief Patron, SPG-India
As the Patron of Society of Petroleum Geophysicists (SPG), it is my privilege to extend a warm welcome to all participants of the 15th Biennial International Conference & Exposition, to be held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India from 26-28 October 2025.
The theme of SPG 2025 conference “Rock to Cloud: Geo-Exploration Empowering Energy Evolution” encapsulates the energy sector’s transition from traditional geoscientific methods to cutting-edge digital technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced data analytics. It highlights how modern geo-exploration is not only enhancing the efficiency and precision of subsurface imaging but also playing a pivotal role in driving sustainable and innovative energy solutions. By bridging foundational geoscience with transformative digital tools, the theme reflects the industry's commitment to shaping a smarter, cleaner, and more resilient energy future.
The SPG conference has become an apex level event over the past three decades, setting contemporary benchmarks and showcasing breakthroughs in petroleum science, technological innovation, and emerging industry trends. The SPG 2025 conference will proudly carry forward this legacy of excellence.
Om Prakash Sinha
Patron, SPG-India
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Society of Petroleum Geophysicists (SPG), is pleased to announce its 15th Biennial International Conference & Exposition, to be held at Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC), Rajasthan, India from 26-28 October 2025.
The theme "Rock to Cloud: Geo-Exploration Empowering Energy Evolution" highlights the transformative journey of the energy industry from subsurface sciences (“rock”) to trailblazing digital innovation (“cloud”). It emphasizes the advancement of geo-exploration methods to effectively address modern energy challenges, reduce carbon footprints, and pave the way for a smarter, more sustainable energy future.
This conference & exposition will bring together the technological innovations, new energy trends and intellectual capitals of the industry on a single platform for active interaction among all geoscientists, researchers and academicians for future adoption and applications.
On behalf of SPG, I am pleased to invite you to attend the 15 Biennial International Conference & Exposition in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Join us for this prestigious event to engage in insightful discussions, explore emerging trends, and network with leading experts from around the world. We look forward to welcoming you to Jaipur for an enriching and memorable experience.
Ranbir Singh
President, SPG-India