Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Oil India Finds Natural Gas Off Andaman Islands
Oil India has found natural gas off the Andaman Islands in the Vijayapuram-2 well, about 17 km from the coast in 295 meters of water.
Initial tests show the gas is mostly methane (87%).
The company will conduct more tests to determine the size and commercial value of the gas reserves.
This discovery may help decrease India's dependence on imported oil and gas.
The discovery confirms the potential of the Andaman basin for hydrocarbon deposits, which has been a long-held belief.
The find is considered a major step in further hydrocarbon exploration.
Oil India Ltd discovered natural gas reserves off the Andaman Islands.
The discovery was made in the Vijayapuram-2 well.
The well is 17 km from the east coast in 295 meters of water.
Initial tests confirmed 87% methane content.
Further studies are planned to assess the size and commercial viability.
- Who
- Oil India Ltd, Hardeep Singh Puri
- What
- Discovery of natural gas reserves
- When
- Recently announced
- Where
- Offshore Andaman Islands
- Why
- To potentially reduce import reliance and confirm long-held belief in the region's hydrocarbon potential
- Well Name
- Vijayapuram-2
- Location
- Offshore Andaman Islands
- Water Depth
- 295 meters
- Methane Content
- 87%
- Distance from Shore
- 17 km
Sources
Oil India Strikes Natural Gas in Andaman Offshore Block During Exploration Drilling
Gas Jackpot In Andaman Sea: What 87% Methane Discovery Means For India's Energy Security
India announces huge gas reserves in Andaman Sea amid geopolitical tussles over energy – Firstpost
Oil India discovers natural gas reserves off Andaman coast, further studies underway
Union Minister Puri announces natural gas presence in Andaman, says ‘discovery to boost India’s energy security’
Oil India discovers natural gas in Andaman shallow offshore block
