Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri of India recently visited Norway to explore projects aimed at enhancing India's energy capabilities. He visited the Northern Lights CO2 Terminal in Bergen and discussed hydrocarbons exploration with Norwegian professionals. India plans to explore over 2.5 lakh sq kms in offshore exploration bidding rounds. The minister highlighted plans to develop a deepwater technology ecosystem in India under PM Modi's guidance. The collaboration with Norway focuses on deepwater exploration, seismic oil surveys, offshore wind, and carbon capture technologies. Mr. Puri also visited the CCB Energy Blue Hydrogen Plant in Øygarden, Norway, which produces blue hydrogen with integrated carbon capture and subsea storage. This plant, a joint initiative between CCB Energy and ZEG Power, utilizes proprietary reforming technology to capture CO2, which is then stored at the nearby Northern Lights facility. The pilot plant produces 1 ton of hydrogen per day while capturing most associated CO2, showcasing a significant step towards sustainable energy production.