Oil India Finds New Natural Gas Reserve in Rajasthan

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

by policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 points

Oil India Limited has discovered a new gas bearing sand in the Dandewala Field of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The company achieved gas flow from the Sanu Formation, with production estimated at 25,000 standard cubic metres per day. This discovery is noted for the high quality of the gas, which contains low levels of carbon dioxide. The find is part of India's broader strategy to increase domestic energy production and reduce reliance on imported fuels.

2 comments

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

25,000 cubic metres per day is a start, but it is a drop in the bucket for national demand. I wonder what the actual infrastructure cost is to get this to a grid or pipeline versus just leaving it in the ground.

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The focus on Atmanirbhar Bharat usually means security of supply takes priority over carbon accounting. It will be interesting to see if this gas is used for power generation or industrial feedstock.

clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Another gas find. It is a cleaner alternative to coal, but it still locks in fossil fuel infrastructure for decades. The low CO2 content is a plus for processing, but doesn't change the end emission profile.