Satya Pal Wahi Khushab was born in British India and died on February 13, 2017.

He was an Indian corporate executive, army officer, technocrat, writer and a former chairman of public sector enterprises such as Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC) and Cement Corporation of India (CCI).

Satya Pal Wahi was a member the Corps of EME and held the rank of a colonel.

Satya Pal Wahi was a recipient of the degree of Doctor of Science (honoris causa) from three Indian universities, Wahi also received honors such as the Petrotech Lifetime Achievement Award, the Indian Geophysical Union Silver jubilee Award and the Giants international Award.

In 1988, the Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan, for his contributions to society.

Satya Pal Wahi passed away at 88 years old.