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India Discovers Natural Gas in Andaman Sea; Potential Oil Reserves

By Khushboo Kumari September 27, 2025 $20 trillion economy 2 2 lakh crore liters 2019 295 meters 650 meters 87% methane Andaman Islands Andaman Sea domestic oil production east coast economic growth energy security energy self-reliance first discovery Hardeep Singh Puri india India energy secto natural gas offshore blocks Oil India Ltd oil reserve ONGC Open Acreage Licensing Policy Sri Vijayapuram-2 well

India discovered natural gas in the Andaman Sea for the first time. Oil India Ltd found gas at Sri Vijayapuram-2 well, with initial tests showing 87% methane. Potential oil reserves could significantly boost India’s economy and energy independence.

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India Discovers Natural Gas in Andaman Sea; Potential Oil Reserves

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