Strategic Partnership Details
GAIL (India) Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) on July 17, 2026, to collaborate in the field of critical and strategic minerals. The agreement aims to support India's long-term resource security and clean energy transition.
Signatories and Execution
The MoU was signed by Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Executive Director (R&D & E&P) of GAIL, and Shri Sunil Kumar Singh, Chief Executive Officer of KABIL. The signing ceremony was attended by Shri R. K. Singhal, Director (Business Development) of GAIL, and other senior officials from both organizations.
Collaboration Framework
The partnership establishes a framework for cooperation in:
- Identifying and evaluating opportunities in critical and strategic minerals
- Facilitating exchange of technical expertise
- Capacity building initiatives
- Exploring joint initiatives across the mining value chain
Strategic Objectives
The collaboration is designed to strengthen India's long-term supply of vital resources and support the country's clean energy transition through enhanced mineral security.
About GAIL (India) Limited
GAIL is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, serving as India's integrated energy major. The company has diversified presence across the entire natural gas value chain including:
- Natural gas transmission and marketing
- LNG sourcing and regasification
- LPG transmission
- Petrochemicals
- City gas distribution
- Renewable energy
- Upstream exploration & production
About Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL)
KABIL is a Joint Venture of three Central Public Sector Enterprises:
- National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
- Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)
- Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL)
The company was established to identify, acquire, develop, and secure overseas critical and strategic mineral assets to support India's long-term economic growth, industrial development, and energy transition.