Archive · 29 Sep 2025
India's Andaman Gas Find: A Boost to Energy Security
India has found natural gas near the Andaman Islands!
This discovery was made by Oil India Limited in an exploratory well.
Initial tests show the gas is mostly methane.
The well is located about 17 km from the Andaman coastline.
This is a significant event as it could help India produce its own gas, reducing reliance on imports.
More tests will be done to figure out how much gas there is and if it can be used.
Oil India Ltd (OIL) discovered natural gas reserves off the Andaman Islands.
The discovery was made at the Sri Vijayapuram-2 well.
Preliminary tests confirm the presence of natural gas, with 87% methane.
The well is approximately 17 km from the Andaman coastline, at a water depth of 295 meters.
The find is expected to boost India's energy self-reliance and green goals.
- Who
- Oil India Limited (OIL)
- What
- Discovered natural gas reserves
- When
- Announced September 2024
- Where
- Offshore Andaman Islands
- Why
- To enhance energy self-reliance and reduce dependence on imported natural gas.
- Company
- Oil India Limited (OIL)
- Location
- Offshore Andaman Islands
- Discovery Well
- Sri Vijayapuram-2
- Water Depth
- 295 meters
- Distance from Shore
- 17 km
- Gas Composition
- 87% methane
