GAIL (India) Limited, a public sector enterprise in the oil and gas sector, has received the PPAC Greenfinch Data Excellence Award 2025, recognizing its leadership in data automation and excellence in data submission practices.
A distinguished team from GAIL received the award, including Shri Asim Prasad, Chief General Manager (Corporate Strategy Planning Advocacy & Corporate Affairs), Shri Amitabh Ranjan, GM (CSPA), Ms. Priyanka Gupta, Chief Manager (CSPA), and Mr. Koushik Basu, Sr. Manager (CSPA). Their collective efforts demonstrate GAIL’s strategic emphasis on leveraging technology to boost transparency and raise data reporting standards.
About the Greenfinch Award
The Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) introduced the Greenfinch Data Excellence Award on its 24th Foundation Day in 2025. The award honours exemplary data practices across India’s oil and gas industry, spanning both public and private entities.
PPAC evaluated participating companies using a comprehensive set of criteria, including:
- Quality of data submitted
- Assurance and validation methods
- Data availability and accessibility
- Security and protection measures
- IT infrastructure capabilities
- Innovation and readiness for the future
GAIL outperformed its peers across these metrics, reinforcing its leadership in data transparency and digital innovation in a highly regulated sector.
Automated Data Practices Set GAIL Apart
Each month, GAIL submits around 500 distinct data points to PPAC, contributing to eight key national reports that cover:
- Oil and gas production
- Import-export trends
- Consumption metrics
Inventory status and sectoral performance
What differentiates GAIL is its fully automated data submission system, which it further upgraded in FY 2024–25 through API integration. This upgrade enabled secure, seamless, and real-time data transmission, significantly improving the speed, accuracy, and consistency of its submissions.
Driving Digital Transformation Through Technology
In an increasingly data-driven energy landscape, automation and integration are crucial for timely, informed decision-making. GAIL has built a robust digital ecosystem, incorporating:
- Advanced IT infrastructure
- Stringent cybersecurity protocols
- Cloud-based data platforms
These tools help the company ensure compliance with PPAC’s high data quality standards while aligning its reporting with global best practices. As reported by financesaathi.com, GAIL’s proactive digital transformation has positioned it as a benchmark for other public and private players in the sector.
Commitment to Transparency, Efficiency, and Sustainability
Beyond compliance, GAIL views data excellence as a strategic lever for growth, sustainability, and resilience. This award highlights the company’s commitment to using data as a core driver of:
- Internal operational efficiency
- Regulatory and policy alignment
- Insightful investment decisions
- Industry-wide collaboration through data sharing
By investing in digital capabilities, GAIL continues to build a future-ready organization focused on transparency, innovation, and sustainable development.
