New Delhi, May 5 () State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) has received the green nod to drill six development wells in Assam at an estimated cost of Rs 240 crore.
The Union Environment Ministry has given the environment clearance for six development wells in five mining lease blocks in Jorhat and Golghat districts, according to an official document.
The company had sought permission for drilling 12 development wells but it received clearance for six wells at present.
The clearance, which is subject to compliance of certain conditions, has been given after taking into consideration the recommendation of a green panel.
