ONGC discovers crude oil and natural gas in 2 blocks in Mumbai offshore

The discoveries named "Amrit" and "Moonga", were made in the blocks that the company won in the recent open acreage licensing rounds

PGurus Newsdesk

May 12, 2023

The discoveries named "Amrit" and "Moonga", were made in the blocks that the company won in the recent open acreage licensing rounds

ONGC strikes gold with two oil and gas discoveries in the Arabian Sea

State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) said in a statement that it has discovered crude oil and natural gas in two blocks in Mumbai offshore. The Maharatna explorer, however, did not give details of the reserves.

The discoveries named “Amrit” and “Moonga“, were made in the blocks that the company won in the recent open acreage licensing rounds.

“Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) has made discoveries of Oil and Gas in MBS171HAA-1 (MBS171HAA-A)-“AMRIT” in OALP (Open Acreage Licensing Policy) block MB-OSHP-2017/1 in Mumbai Offshore (SW) on the Arabian Sea,” a statement issued by ONGC said.

“There is another remarkable discovery in MBS182HDA-1 (MBS182HDA-A) named “Moonga” in OALP exploration Block in Mumbai Offshore. Detailed assessment of the discoveries is in progress,” it added.

ONGC’s Director (Exploration) Sushma Rawat said that with these notable findings in the OALP I and OALP III rounds, the ONGC has reaffirmed its exploration commitment to unlocking the vast potential of India’s hydrocarbon resources along with reserves accretion, strengthening the nation’s energy security.

[With Inputs from IANS]

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