New Launch26 Sept 2025, 07:34 pm
Oil India Reports Occurrence of Natural Gas in Andaman Shallow Offshore Block
AI Summary
Oil India Limited (OIL), a Maharatna Company under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, has announced the reported occurrence of natural gas in its 2nd exploratory well Vijayapuram-2, drilled in the Offshore Andaman Block AN-OSHP-2018/1. The preliminary analysis of gas samples has confirmed the presence of Natural Gas. Further gas isotope studies are being undertaken to understand the genesis of the gas. This could be a leading indicator of presence of source or migration pathway or accumulation of hydrocarbon, which will help in future Exploration and Drilling Strategy. OIL is also undertaking additional testing of higher-up prospects to further evaluate the reported occurrence of Gas.
Key Highlights
- Oil India Limited has reported the occurrence of natural gas in its 2nd exploratory well Vijayapuram-2 in the Offshore Andaman Block AN-OSHP-2018/1.
- The preliminary analysis of gas samples has confirmed the presence of Natural Gas.
- Further gas isotope studies are being undertaken to understand the genesis of the gas.
- This could be a leading indicator of presence of source or migration pathway or accumulation of hydrocarbon.
- OIL is also undertaking additional testing of higher-up prospects to further evaluate the reported occurrence of Gas.