Government plans to 'float' offshore oil blocks-cum-wind farms

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is in discussions with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) to combine the exploration of offshore hydrocarbon blocks with offshore wind farms for better synergies. Initial discussion with stakeholders has been positive. This idea assumes significance as India gets ready to float its first offshore wind seabed lease tender shortly.

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