Oil India Discovers Natural Gas in KG Basin Block

Regulatory Disclosure Details

Discovery Details

Location: Shallow offshore waters of Krishna-Godavari Basin

Block: KG-DSF/GSKW/2018 (Discovered Small Field Block)

Operator Status: Oil India Limited as sole operator

Formation: Previously unappraised "Matsyapuri" formation

Well Name: Godavari-1 (appraisal well)

Technical Specifications

Hydrocarbon Depth Range: 2024 to 2027 meters

Production Testing Start Date: October 16, 2026

Flow Rate: Approximately 1 lakh standard cubic meters per day (SCUMD)

Maximum Flow Rate Achieved: 2 lakh SCUMD during continuous testing

Condensate Production: Approximately 170 barrels of oil per day (bopd)

Condensate API Gravity: 55.8°F

Well Head Pressure: 1815 psi

Current Status

Preparations are ongoing for testing the next higher up zone in the well. The discovery represents a significant stride in Oil India Limited's hydrocarbon exploration efforts in the Krishna-Godavari Basin.