Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) has offered 8 blocks in the seventh bid round under Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP). This round is spread over 6 sedimentary basins, 5 states covering 15,766 sq kms of area. Out of 8 blocks, 5 blocks are onland, 2 blocks are in shallow water and 1 block is in ultra deep-water. The bids are due on February 15, 2022.