Oil India Unlocks New Gas Zone in Rajasthan, Boosts Energy Self-Reliance
मुख्य बातें
- •Oil India Limited (OIL) has discovered a new gas-bearing zone in Rajasthan’s Dandewala field, flowing 25,000 SCMD at a depth of 950 metres.
- •The gas has low carbon dioxide content, aligning with India’s push for cleaner energy alternatives.
- •This is the first confirmed gas presence in the Sanu Formation within the Dandewala field, validating OIL’s technical strategy.
- •Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri called the discovery a step toward India’s energy self-sufficiency.
- •The find is expected to boost further exploration in the Jaisalmer basin and strengthen Rajasthan’s role as an energy hub.
- •OIL described the discovery as modest yet significant, indicating deliverability and untapped potential.
- •Industry observers believe the discovery could catalyse additional exploration and production activities in western Rajasthan.
New Delhi, 14 June 2025 — State-owned Oil India Limited (OIL) has announced a significant natural gas discovery in Rajasthan’s Dandewala field, marking a breakthrough in the region’s hydrocarbon potential. The newly tapped gas zone, located at a depth of 950 metres, has begun flowing approximately 25,000 standard cubic metres per day (SCMD), according to Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Speaking on social media, Puri praised OIL’s technological achievement, stating that the discovery would “provide momentum to India’s journey towards energy self-sufficiency.”
