{"id":51684,"date":"2026-05-27T20:24:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T14:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=51684"},"modified":"2026-05-27T20:24:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T14:54:45","slug":"oil-india-gas-discovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Oil India Gas Discovery in Rajasthan Dandewala Field Boosts Energy Security 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#Oil_India_gas_discovery_in_Rajasthan_Dandewala_Field_reveals_75_MMSCM_natural_gas_reserve_strengthening_Indias_energy_security_and_reducing_import_dependence\" >Oil India gas discovery in Rajasthan Dandewala Field reveals 75 MMSCM natural gas reserve, strengthening India\u2019s energy security and reducing import dependence.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#Introduction_Major_Energy_Boost_from_Rajasthan\" >Introduction: Major Energy Boost from Rajasthan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#%F0%9F%9B%A2%EF%B8%8F_New_Gas_Discovery_in_Dandewala_Field\" >\ud83d\udee2\ufe0f New Gas Discovery in Dandewala Field<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#%E2%9A%99%EF%B8%8F_Strategic_Importance_of_the_Discovery\" >\u2699\ufe0f Strategic Importance of the Discovery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#%F0%9F%8F%AD_Role_of_Oil_India_Limited_in_Exploration\" >\ud83c\udfed Role of Oil India Limited in Exploration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#%F0%9F%93%88_Impact_on_Indias_Energy_Security\" >\ud83d\udcc8 Impact on India\u2019s Energy Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#%F0%9F%8E%AF_Why_this_News_is_Important\" >\ud83c\udfaf Why this News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#%F0%9F%94%8B_Energy_Security_Perspective\" >\ud83d\udd0b Energy Security Perspective<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#%F0%9F%8C%B1_Transition_to_Cleaner_Fuel\" >\ud83c\udf31 Transition to Cleaner Fuel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#%F0%9F%93%8A_Economic_and_Industrial_Impact\" >\ud83d\udcca Economic and Industrial Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#%F0%9F%8F%9B%EF%B8%8F_Policy_and_Strategic_Relevance\" >\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Policy and Strategic Relevance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#%F0%9F%93%9A_Historical_Context\" >\ud83d\udcda Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#%F0%9F%9B%A2%EF%B8%8F_Hydrocarbon_Exploration_in_Rajasthan\" >\ud83d\udee2\ufe0f Hydrocarbon Exploration in Rajasthan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#%E2%9A%99%EF%B8%8F_Development_of_Dandewala_Field\" >\u2699\ufe0f Development of Dandewala Field<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#%F0%9F%8C%8D_Indias_Energy_Import_Dependence\" >\ud83c\udf0d India\u2019s Energy Import Dependence<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#%F0%9F%A7%A0_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9COil_India_Gas_Discovery_in_Rajasthan%E2%80%9D\" >\ud83e\udde0 Key Takeaways from \u201cOil India Gas Discovery in Rajasthan\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#1_What_is_the_latest_discovery_made_by_Oil_India_in_Rajasthan\" >1. What is the latest discovery made by Oil India in Rajasthan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#2_What_is_the_significance_of_the_Sanu_Formation\" >2. What is the significance of the Sanu Formation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#3_How_much_natural_gas_was_found_in_the_Dandewala_field_discovery\" >3. How much natural gas was found in the Dandewala field discovery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#4_What_is_the_daily_gas_production_capacity_of_the_new_zone\" >4. What is the daily gas production capacity of the new zone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#5_Why_is_this_discovery_important_for_India\" >5. Why is this discovery important for India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#6_Which_organisation_made_this_discovery\" >6. Which organisation made this discovery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#7_Where_is_the_Dandewala_Field_located\" >7. Where is the Dandewala Field located?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/oil-india-gas-discovery\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oil_India_gas_discovery_in_Rajasthan_Dandewala_Field_reveals_75_MMSCM_natural_gas_reserve_strengthening_Indias_energy_security_and_reducing_import_dependence\"><\/span><strong>Oil India gas discovery in Rajasthan Dandewala Field reveals 75 MMSCM natural gas reserve, strengthening India\u2019s energy security and reducing import dependence.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_Major_Energy_Boost_from_Rajasthan\"><\/span>Introduction: Major Energy Boost from Rajasthan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oil India Limited (OIL), a leading public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has announced the discovery of a new gas-bearing zone in the <strong>Dandewala Field located in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan<\/strong>. This discovery marks an important milestone in India\u2019s ongoing efforts to enhance domestic hydrocarbon production and reduce dependence on imported energy resources. The find is part of India\u2019s broader strategy of strengthening energy security under the vision of <strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9B%A2%EF%B8%8F_New_Gas_Discovery_in_Dandewala_Field\"><\/span>\ud83d\udee2\ufe0f New Gas Discovery in Dandewala Field<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oil India has successfully identified a <strong>new natural gas-bearing sand zone in the shallower Sanu Formation<\/strong> of the Dandewala Field. The discovery was made after drilling an exploratory well up to a depth of approximately <strong>950 metres<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During testing, the well recorded an average gas inflow of around <strong>25,000 standard cubic metres per day (SCMD)<\/strong>, indicating strong production potential. Preliminary geological and petrophysical analysis suggests the presence of around <strong>75 million standard cubic metres (MMSCM) of gas in place<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the first time gas has been successfully established in this shallow formation in the region, opening new possibilities for further exploration in western Rajasthan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9A%99%EF%B8%8F_Strategic_Importance_of_the_Discovery\"><\/span>\u2699\ufe0f Strategic Importance of the Discovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discovery is highly significant for India\u2019s energy sector as it strengthens the country\u2019s domestic natural gas output. Western Rajasthan, particularly the Jaisalmer basin, has emerged as a promising hydrocarbon region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This achievement aligns with India\u2019s long-term goal of increasing the share of natural gas in its energy mix and reducing import dependency. It also supports cleaner energy transition efforts, as natural gas is considered a comparatively cleaner fossil fuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%AD_Role_of_Oil_India_Limited_in_Exploration\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfed Role of Oil India Limited in Exploration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oil India Limited is one of India\u2019s major upstream oil and gas companies engaged in exploration and production activities. The company has been actively exploring sedimentary basins across India, including Rajasthan, Assam, and offshore regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This discovery highlights OIL\u2019s strategy of re-evaluating existing fields using advanced geological techniques and improving production efficiency through modern exploration methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%88_Impact_on_Indias_Energy_Security\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcc8 Impact on India\u2019s Energy Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dandewala gas discovery is expected to contribute to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased domestic natural gas production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced dependence on imported LNG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening of regional energy infrastructure in western India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boosting investor confidence in India\u2019s upstream energy sector<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also reinforces the importance of Rajasthan as a strategic energy hub for future exploration activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" id=\"Oil-India-gas-discovery\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"Oil India gas discovery\" style=\"width:677px;height:auto\" title=\"Oil India gas discovery\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Oil India gas discovery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8E%AF_Why_this_News_is_Important\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfaf Why this News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%8B_Energy_Security_Perspective\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd0b Energy Security Perspective<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This discovery is crucial for India\u2019s energy security as the country continues to import a large share of its natural gas requirements. Increasing domestic production helps stabilize energy prices and reduces foreign dependency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%B1_Transition_to_Cleaner_Fuel\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf31 Transition to Cleaner Fuel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Natural gas is a cleaner fossil fuel compared to coal and oil. Its increased availability supports India\u2019s transition toward a low-carbon energy system and helps in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8A_Economic_and_Industrial_Impact\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcca Economic and Industrial Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Higher domestic gas production supports industries such as fertilizers, power generation, and manufacturing. It can also help reduce production costs and improve industrial competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%9B%EF%B8%8F_Policy_and_Strategic_Relevance\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Policy and Strategic Relevance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discovery supports government initiatives like <strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat<\/strong> and India\u2019s target to increase the share of natural gas in the energy basket. It also strengthens India\u2019s hydrocarbon exploration strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%9A_Historical_Context\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcda Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9B%A2%EF%B8%8F_Hydrocarbon_Exploration_in_Rajasthan\"><\/span>\ud83d\udee2\ufe0f Hydrocarbon Exploration in Rajasthan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rajasthan has been an important region for oil and gas exploration since the discovery of the <strong>Barmer oil fields<\/strong>, which significantly boosted India\u2019s domestic crude oil production in the early 2000s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9A%99%EF%B8%8F_Development_of_Dandewala_Field\"><\/span>\u2699\ufe0f Development of Dandewala Field<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dandewala field lies within the <strong>Jaisalmer basin<\/strong>, a sedimentary basin known for hydrocarbon potential. Over the years, both Oil India Limited and other companies have conducted exploratory drilling in this region to identify oil and gas reserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%8D_Indias_Energy_Import_Dependence\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf0d India\u2019s Energy Import Dependence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India imports a significant portion of its crude oil and natural gas needs. To address this, the government has been promoting domestic exploration under policies such as <strong>Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP)<\/strong> and <strong>Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%A0_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9COil_India_Gas_Discovery_in_Rajasthan%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\ud83e\udde0 Key Takeaways from \u201cOil India Gas Discovery in Rajasthan\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Oil India discovered a new gas-bearing zone in the Dandewala Field, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>The discovery was made in the shallow Sanu Formation at a depth of around 950 metres<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>The well recorded gas inflow of approximately 25,000 SCMD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Estimated gas in place is around 75 million standard cubic metres (MMSCM)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The discovery supports India\u2019s goal of energy security and reducing import dependence<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Oil India gas discovery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_latest_discovery_made_by_Oil_India_in_Rajasthan\"><\/span>1. What is the latest discovery made by Oil India in Rajasthan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oil India Limited has discovered a new gas-bearing zone in the <strong>Dandewala Field in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan<\/strong>, in the shallow Sanu Formation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_is_the_significance_of_the_Sanu_Formation\"><\/span>2. What is the significance of the Sanu Formation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sanu Formation is a shallow geological layer in the Jaisalmer basin that has shown potential for hydrocarbon accumulation, making it important for exploration activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_much_natural_gas_was_found_in_the_Dandewala_field_discovery\"><\/span>3. How much natural gas was found in the Dandewala field discovery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preliminary estimates suggest around <strong>75 million standard cubic metres (MMSCM)<\/strong> of gas in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_is_the_daily_gas_production_capacity_of_the_new_zone\"><\/span>4. What is the daily gas production capacity of the new zone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tested well recorded an inflow of approximately <strong>25,000 standard cubic metres per day (SCMD)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Why_is_this_discovery_important_for_India\"><\/span>5. Why is this discovery important for India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It strengthens India\u2019s <strong>energy security<\/strong>, reduces import dependency, and supports cleaner fuel transition under national energy goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_organisation_made_this_discovery\"><\/span>6. Which organisation made this discovery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discovery was made by <strong>Oil India Limited (OIL)<\/strong>, a Government of India PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Where_is_the_Dandewala_Field_located\"><\/span>7. 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