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The Hindu
3 days ago
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- The Hindu
Oil India commences gas production from Bakhritibba DSF block in Jaisalmer
Oil India (OIL) commenced gas production from the Bakhritibba Discovered Small Field block in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district on June 1. It set a benchmark by achieving fast monetisation from the DSF III block by drilling 3 MWP wells within the development period leading to supply of 67,200 SCMD gas. This will to be enhanced to production of 100 MSCMD gas from the Bakhritibba Block, the State-owned upstream oil and gas company said on Monday. The teams on the ground operate in some of the most challenging desert conditions to sustain vital energy flows from this frontier region. The block is located in the arid terrains of Western Rajasthan, it said.
Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Oil India commences gas production from Bakhritibba Block in Jaisalmer
Oil India (OIL) has officially commenced gas production from the Bakhritibba Discovered Small Field (DSF) block located in the arid terrains of Western Rajasthan's Jaisalmer District w.e.f 1st June 2025. OIL has set benchmark by achieving fast monetization from DSF III block by successfully drilling 3 MWP wells within the development period leading to supply of 67,200 SCMD gas to be further enhanced to production of 100MSCMD gas from the Bakhritibba Block in Jaisalmer district in Western Rajasthan.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
OIL India starts gas production from DSF-III Bakhritiba block in Rajasthan, to scale up output to 100 MSCMD
New Delhi: Oil India Ltd (OIL) has commenced natural gas production from the Bakhritiba block awarded under the Discovered Small Field (DSF) III bid round in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district. The production has begun at a rate of 67,200 standard cubic meters per day (SCMD), which is planned to be enhanced to 100,000 SCMD (100 MSCMD), according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The gas output is being supplied to GAIL (India) Ltd and Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RRVUNL), the ministry stated. The production comes after successful drilling of three MWP wells within the block's stipulated development period. Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, in a post on social media platform X, said, 'Heartiest congratulations to Oil India Limited (OIL) on setting a benchmark by achieving fast monetization from DSF III block by successfully drilling 3 MWP wells within the development period leading to supply of 67,200 SCMD gas to GAIL/ RRVUNL to be further enhanced to production of 100 MSCMD gas from the Bakhritiba Block in Jaisalmer district in Western Rajasthan.' Puri said the development 'stands as a testimony of OIL's resilience, resolve, and responsibility – delivering energy in challenging frontier environments.' The minister also acknowledged the efforts of the company's operational teams. 'I commend the tireless efforts of the OIL team, who brave extreme conditions every day to ensure steady energy flows. Every hydrocarbon molecule produced fuels India's march towards energy security and self-reliance,' he said. The Bakhritiba field development is part of India's broader effort to enhance domestic oil and gas output by monetising smaller hydrocarbon reserves awarded under the DSF policy.>
Business Upturn
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Oil India commences gas production from Bakhritibba Block in Rajasthan
Oil India Limited (OIL), a leading upstream oil and gas company in India, has recently informed exchanges that the company commenced natural gas production from the Bakhritibba Discovered Small Field (DSF) block located in the Jaisalmer district of Western Rajasthan. The project marks the beginning of gas output from the DSF III round, with OIL successfully drilling three MWP (Minimum Work Program) wells within the designated development period. Initial production is recorded at 67,200 standard cubic meters per day (SCMD) and is expected to scale up to 100,000 SCMD (100 MSCMD) in the coming months. Advertisement This development highlights OIL's operational progress in harnessing hydrocarbon resources from challenging terrains. The Bakhritibba field is situated in an arid zone, requiring technical adaptation and logistical coordination to sustain production. The gas output from this block is anticipated to contribute to regional energy supply and aligns with broader efforts to enhance domestic natural gas availability under India's energy strategy.
