India, Oct. 23 -- Oil India Limited (OIL) has discovered natural gas in the previously unexplored Matsyapuri formation in the Krishna-Godavari Basin.
The discovery was made at the Godavari-1 well, an appraisal well in the KG-DSF/GSKW/2018 shallow offshore block, where the company operates as the sole operator. Hydrocarbons were detected at a depth of 2,024–2,027 metres.
Production testing, which began on October 16, 2026, recorded natural gas flow of around 1 lakh SCUMD, with a maximum flow rate of 2 lakh SCUMD during continuous testing. Condensate production was recorded at approximately 170 barrels per day, with a wellhead pressure of 1,815 psi.
Preparations are currently underway to test the next higher zone.
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