India Discovers Natural Gas near Andaman Island:
Oil India Ltd (OIL) has announced the discovery of natural gas in the Andaman Shallow Offshore Block.This marks the first reported hydrocarbon find in the region, potentially reducing India’s heavy import dependence on oil and gas. Natural gas reserves identified in Vijayapuram-2 exploratory well under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP). Gas samples confirmed 87% methane content, showing commercial potential after further testing. Located in Offshore block 9.20 nautical miles (17 km) from the Andaman east coast. Water depth: 295 metres, drilling depth: 2,650 metres.
