In Visakhapatnam, a two-day international conference titled 'Exploring the Potential of Natural Hydrogen: A Sustainable Energy Frontier' was organized by the Department of Petroleum Engineering and Earth Sciences. The event aimed to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange in the field of natural hydrogen energy. Key figures like Prof PK Banik and Neloy Khare inaugurated the conference, emphasizing the need to explore clean energy alternatives like natural hydrogen. Sessions focused on various aspects of natural hydrogen, including its resources, applications, sustainability, and future outlook. The platform also discussed strategies for exploration, policy initiatives, and developing natural hydrogen as a significant clean energy resource. The conference featured keynote addresses, technical sessions, and participation from scientists and industry executives from national and international institutions. In the closing remarks, Prabhakar Thakur from the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons talked about policy initiatives in the hydrogen energy sector, highlighting the growing importance of natural hydrogen as a sustainable energy option.