<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">India is close to discovering a Guyana-scale oil field in the Andaman Sea, according to the Oil Minister.The country aims to increase exploration acreage significantly by 2030, supported by policy reforms like shifting to a Revenue Sharing Model.Key initiatives such as reducing 'No-Go' areas and national data acquisition programs are strengthening the exploration sector.India's comprehensive strategy includes diversifying crude import sources, boosting domestic production, and expanding refining and petrochemical capacity.