Oil India commences natural gas production from Bakhri Tibba block in Jaisalmer
Government owned
Oil India
Ltd (OIL) has commenced
natural gas production
from the
Bakhri Tibba block
, located in the desert belt near the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan's
Jaisalmer
district.
The commencement of natural gas production was announced by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri.
Taking to social media platform 'X', the Union Minister hailed the milestone as a testament to the company's resilience and commitment.
"This milestone is a shining example of
Oil India
Ltd's resilience, resolve and responsibility in delivering energy under challenging frontier conditions," Puri posted on Monday.
He further said, "I commend the relentless efforts of the Oil India team, who brave extreme situations daily to ensure stable energy flow. Every hydrocarbon molecule produced brings us closer to
energy security
and self-reliance," he added.
Oil India has begun production from the DSF-III (Discovered Small Field) block in Bakhri Tibba. The operation is situated in a remote and arid region, underscoring the scale of the logistical and technical challenges overcome by the team.
According to official figures, gas production from the site has already reached a supply rate of 67,200 standard cubic meters per day (SCMD), being delivered to
GAIL
and the Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RRVUNL) for downstream utilisation.
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