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ONGC Commences Natural Gas Sales from Rajasthan's Chinnewala Tibba Block

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ONGC has taken a significant step in enhancing domestic energy production by commencing natural gas sales from the Discovered Small Field (DSF-II) Block RJ/ONDSF/Chinnewala/2018 in Western Rajasthan. The block, located close to the Indo-Pak international border, holds promising gas reserves and has been successfully monetized by ONGC. The gas sales of 1.0 lakh standard cubic meters per day will contribute significantly to the region's growing energy requirements. The accomplishment is a result of close collaboration between ONGC, DGH, GAIL, Oil India, and RRVUNL, ensuring smooth integration of gas supplies into the regional power grid.

Key Takeaways:

  • ONGC has commenced natural gas sales from the Discovered Small Field (DSF-II) Block RJ/ONDSF/Chinnewala/2018, marking the successful monetization of Chinnewala Tibba gas in the Rajasthan Kutch Onland Exploratory Asset (RKOEA).
  • The block covers an area of 73 sq. km and holds promising gas reserves, which will contribute to the region's growing energy requirements.
  • Gas evacuation to Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (RRVUNL), Ramgarh, began on August 25, 2025, through ONGC's Gamnewala Gas Collection Station (GCS).
  • The accomplishment was enabled by the close collaboration between ONGC, Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH), GAIL, Oil India (OIL), and RRVUNL.
  • ONGC is India's largest government-run corporation, producing about 70% of India's crude oil and natural gas.
  • The company is the biggest public sector commercial organization in India.

Statistics:

  • ONGC has commenced sales of 1.0 lakh standard cubic meters of gas per day (LSCMD).
  • The block covers an area of 73 sq. km.
  • The gas evacuation began on August 25, 2025, through ONGC's Gamnewala Gas Collection Station (GCS).
  • ONGC produces about 70% of India's crude oil and natural gas.
  • ONGC is the biggest public sector commercial organization in India.

Sources:

  • Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
  • Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG)
  • Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH)
  • GAIL
  • Oil India (OIL)
  • Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (RRVUNL)

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