Energy push: Oil India Limited begins deep offshore drilling in Kerala-Konkan basin; Hardeep Puri hails ‘inspirational stride’
Oil India Limited (OIL) launched a landmark offshore drilling campaign in the Kerala-Konkan basin by spudding its first deepwater well, Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Puri announced on Saturday.He described the development as an “inspirational stride” in India’s energy journey aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision.
The frontier Category-III basin is considered to hold significant potential, and the planned 6,000-metre-deep well—located 20 nautical miles offshore—will be among the deepest offshore wells drilled in Indian waters.
