Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Cochin Port Partners with Oil India for Offshore Oil Exploration
Cochin Port is teaming up with Oil India to help them find oil in the sea.
They've made an agreement to build a special base at the port to help with the oil exploration.
This base will have everything the oil company needs, like a place to store things and a special dock.
Oil India will start drilling in late 2025.
Both companies are promising to be careful and protect the environment while they work.
This partnership is a big step to boost India's energy goals.
Cochin Port and Oil India Ltd (OIL) signed a MoU for an offshore oil exploration support base.
The agreement aims to provide logistical support for OIL's drilling operations in the Kerala-Konkan basin.
The shore base facility will include a warehouse, dry bulk handling plant, and an exclusive jetty.
OIL's drilling operations are scheduled to commence in late 2025.
The agreement prioritizes environmental safeguards and operational safety.
- Who
- Cochin Port Authority (CoPA) and Oil India Ltd (OIL).
- What
- Cochin Port and Oil India Ltd signed a MoU for an offshore oil exploration support base.
- When
- The agreement is initially valid for 12 months starting June, with scope for extension. OIL's drilling operations are scheduled to commence in late 2025.
- Where
- The Kerala-Konkan basin, Cochin Port.
- Why
- To provide logistical support for OIL’s upcoming drilling operations and strengthen Cochin Port's position in offshore energy exploration.
- Partners
- Cochin Port Authority (CoPA), Oil India Ltd (OIL)
- Purpose
- Offshore oil exploration support base
- Location
- Kerala-Konkan basin
- Facility Features
- Warehouse, dry bulk handling plant, exclusive jetty
- Drilling Start
- Late 2025
- Agreement Duration
- 12 months (initial)