Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd (BOM:500312) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating ...
Profit After Tax (PAT): INR35,610 crores for FY '25, down 12.1% from INR40,526 crores in FY '24.
Sales Revenue: INR1,37,361 crores for FY '25, slightly down from INR1,37,774 crores in FY '24.
Operating Expenditure: Increased by 2.8% to INR27,478 crores in FY '25 from INR26,725 crores in FY '24.
Exploration Costs: Increased by INR4,257 crores to INR9,826 crores in FY '25.
Reserve Replacement Ratio: 1.35 from domestic fields, excluding JV share.
Wells Drilled: 578 wells, the highest in 35 years, including 109 exploratory and 469 development wells.
Capital Expenditure (CapEx): INR62,000 crores, the highest ever, with INR10,300 crores in exploration CapEx.
Crude Oil Production: 18.558 million metric tonnes, up 0.9% from the previous year.
Natural Gas Production: 19.654 BCM, slightly down from 19.978 BCM in FY '24.
Dividend Payout: Total dividend of 245% with a payout of INR15,411 crores.
Consolidated Profit After Tax: INR38,326 crores, down 30.7% from INR55,272 crores in FY '24.
Consolidated Gross Revenue: Increased by 1.5% to INR6,63,262 crores in FY '25.
Renewable Energy Capacity: Increased to 2.5 gigawatts from 192 megawatts.
Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with BOM:500312.
Release Date: May 22, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd (BOM:500312) achieved a reserve replacement ratio of more than 1 for the 19th consecutive year, indicating strong resource replenishment.
The company drilled 578 wells, the highest in the past 35 years, showing a significant increase in exploration and development activities.
A final dividend of 25% was recommended, with a total dividend payout ratio of 245%, marking the highest quantum of dividend paid by the company.
The company reported an increase in standalone crude oil production by 0.9% over the previous year, reflecting successful production enhancement efforts.
Significant investments in renewable energy have increased capacity to 2.5 gigawatts, positioning the company as a formidable player in the renewable sector.
Profit after tax decreased by 12.1% from the previous year, primarily due to higher exploratory well write-offs.
Operating expenditure increased by 2.8%, impacting overall profitability.
Exploration costs, including survey and dry well costs, rose significantly by INR4,257 crores, indicating higher expenses in exploration activities.
Consolidated profit after tax decreased by 30.7%, largely due to a decline in profits from subsidiaries HPCL, MRPL, and Opal.
Natural gas production saw a slight decline from 19.978 BCM in financial year '24 to 19.654 BCM in financial year '25, indicating challenges in maintaining gas output levels.
Q: Can you provide an update on the KG 98/2 oil and gas production levels and future targets? A: Currently, oil production is at 33,000 to 34,000 barrels per day, with a target of 45,000 barrels. Gas production is around 2.75 MMSCMD, expected to increase to 6-7 MMSCMD once the platform is completed, and eventually reach 10 MMSCMD. This increase is anticipated within the financial year '25-'26. (Arun Singh, CEO)
Q: What is the current input mix for OPaL, and how will it change with future ethane imports? A: Currently, OPaL operates with a 60% naphtha and 40% ethane mix. This will remain the same, but the ethane source will shift from rich gas to US imports. Moving out of SEZ has saved INR700-800 crores due to the removal of customs duty. (Arun Singh, CEO)
Q: What are the production targets for crude oil and natural gas for FY26 and FY27? A: For crude oil, the target is around 21.5 million tonnes for FY25-26, with a positive trajectory expected to continue. For natural gas, the target is 21 BCM for FY25-26, increasing to 22 BCM in FY26-27, reflecting a 5-6% annual growth. (Arun Singh, CEO)
Q: How is ONGC managing cost controls and fleet investments? A: ONGC is benefiting from reduced rig rates and optimizing logistics by opening a new base in Gujarat. The company is considering investing in its own fleet due to vessel shortages and high market rates. Cost control measures are expected to yield further savings in the coming years. (Arun Singh, CEO)
Q: What is the outlook for ONGC Videsh's international assets, particularly in Mozambique and Russia? A: Mozambique's LNG project is progressing well, with commissioning expected by late '27 or early '28. Production in Russia remains stable, and there are increases in Colombia, South Sudan, and Azerbaijan. ONGC Videsh's production increased by 9% last year, with further upside expected. (Unidentified Company Representative, ONGC Videsh)
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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