Archive · 28 Jan 2026
India Discovers New Gas Reserves Off Goa Coast
Cairn Oil & Gas, a part of Vedanta Ltd, has found more natural gas under the Ambe gas field near Goa, India.
This discovery is important because it can help India produce more gas at home.
The company made this discovery using a special well called Ambe-2A in a specific area called CB/OSDSF/AMBE/2021.
This find could make India less dependent on importing gas from other countries and support its goal of being more self-reliant in energy.
Cairn Oil & Gas discovered additional natural gas reserves in the Ambe gas field off the Goa coast.
The discovery was made through the appraisal well Ambe-2A in the CB/OSDSF/AMBE/2021 block.
The find reinforces the Ambe gas field's long-term potential and could boost domestic gas output.
The announcement was made on January 28, 2024.
This discovery aligns with India's push towards energy self-reliance.
- Who
- Cairn Oil & Gas, part of Vedanta Ltd
- What
- Discovery of additional natural gas reserves
- When
- January 28, 2024
- Where
- Ambe gas field, western offshore region, India
- Why
- To boost domestic gas output and reinforce the field's long-term promise
- Company
- Cairn Oil & Gas (Vedanta Ltd)
- Discovery Location
- Ambe gas field, western offshore region
- Discovery Date
- January 28, 2024
- Well Name
- Ambe-2A
- Block
- CB/OSDSF/AMBE/2021