New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced the discovery of natural gas in the Andaman basin, confirming its potential as a significant energy source.

The gas was found at the Sri Vijayapuram 2 well, located 17 km from the Andaman Islands shore, at a depth of 295 meters. Initial testing showed gas presence with 87% methane content.

Puri highlighted this as a major step towards verifying hydrocarbon richness in the region, aligning with similar discoveries from Myanmar to Indonesia.

The discovery supports India's National Deep Water Exploration Mission, aiming for energy self-reliance and coordination with global exploration experts.

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