Natural gas has been discovered by Oil India Limited in the Andaman Sea, approximately 15 kilometers off the east coast of the Andaman Islands. Initial production tests at the Sri Vijayapuram- 3 well confirmed the continuous flaring of high-quality gas, marking a major milestone for India's domestic energy exploration.

Natural gas has been discovered by Oil India Limited in the Andaman Sea, approximately 15 kilometers off the east coast of the Andaman Islands. Initial production tests at the Sri Vijayapuram- 3 well confirmed the continuous flaring of high-quality gas, marking a major milestone for India's domestic energy exploration. 

Key Details of the Discovery

Location: -

Exploratory wells Vijaya puram-2 and Vijaya puram-3 are situated off the east coast of the Andaman Islands .

Depth & Testing: -

Gas was struck at depths exceeding 1,900 meters in the Eocene formation, beneath 355 meters of water. 

Gas Composition:-

 Early testing and sampling confirmed high-quality natural gas with a methane content of roughly 87%. 

Exploration Status: -

The discovery was made under India's Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) and the Samudra Manthan Mission. 

Commercial Viability:-

 While initial findings point to a working petroleum system, further appraisal and isotope studies are currently underway to map the total size of the reserves and determine large-scale production capabilities. 

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