Oil India Limited (OIL) is interested in picking up a petroleum mining lease (PML) in an area spread over 67 square kilometres (sq. km) in Jaisalmer and Bikaner under the Discovered Small Field policy, a senior state government official has said.
“A proposal in this regard has been submitted to the state government and action will be taken soon,” said Subodh Agarwal, additional chief secretary, mines and petroleum, Rajasthan, after meeting OIL Chairman and Managing Director Ranjeet Rath in Jaipur recently.
OIL produces heavy oil and natural gas at Tanot Dandewala and Baghewala in the state, and is exploring PML for five more locations in the state.
