Key Event Details
- OIL signed the Revenue Sharing Contract for Special CBM Block SR-ONHP-(CBM)-2026/1 on October 15, 2026
- The signing ceremony was attended by Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon'ble Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas; Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, MoP&NG; and Shri V. Ponnuraj, Director General, DGH
- From OIL, Director (Operation), Shri Trailukya Borgohain and his team represented the company at the ceremony
Block Specifications
- Block Name: Special Coal Bed Methane Block SR-ONHP-(CBM)-2026/1
- Total Area: 272.14 square kilometers
- Location: Singrauli Coalfield region
- Geological Characteristics: Expected coal seam depths of 600-800 metres with average seam thickness of around 40 metres
Strategic Significance
OIL describes this achievement as a "landmark milestone" in its strategic energy diversification journey and a "landmark return to Coal Bed Methane (CBM) exploration." The company underscores its commitment to unlocking India's unconventional hydrocarbon potential and strengthening the nation's energy security.