Oil India Discovers Natural Gas in Andaman Offshore Block
Oil India Strikes Natural Gas In Andaman Offshore Block, Confirms Hydrocarbon Presence In 3rd Exploratory Well
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Oil India Limited has confirmed the discovery of natural gas in its third exploratory well, Vijayapuram-3, located 15 kilometers off the east coast of the Andaman Islands. This find follows a previous discovery in another well and is seen as a promising indicator of hydrocarbon potential in the region.
- 01The Vijayapuram-3 well was drilled at a depth of over 1,900 meters in the Eocene formation.
- 02Initial production testing confirmed natural gas presence with continuous flaring observed.
- 03This discovery marks the second confirmed hydrocarbon presence in the Andaman offshore block, following a previous find in September 2025.
- 04Gas sampling is currently underway to analyze the composition and calorific value of the gas.
- 05The findings may help refine Oil India's future exploration strategy in the region.
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Oil India Limited has announced a significant natural gas discovery in its third exploratory well, named Vijayapuram-3, located approximately 15 kilometers off the east coast of the Andaman Islands. The well was drilled to a depth exceeding 1,900 meters in the Eocene formation as part of the Offshore Andaman Block AN-OSHP-2018/1, under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP). Initial production testing indicated the presence of natural gas, with continuous flaring observed post-perforation and an immediate pressure build-up. This discovery follows an earlier gas find in the second exploratory well, Vijayapuram-2, in September 2025. Currently, gas sampling is being conducted to determine the gas's composition and calorific value, along with isotope studies to understand the hydrocarbons' origin. Oil India views this discovery as a promising sign of hydrocarbon accumulation in the area, which could influence its future exploration efforts.
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The discovery of natural gas is expected to enhance local energy resources and may lead to increased economic activity in the Andaman Islands region.
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