Indian Oil Corporation Boosts Upstream Portfolio with Hydrocarbon Discovery in Libya
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) has announced a significant hydrocarbon discovery in an overseas exploration block located in Libya. The discovery enhances the company's international upstream portfolio and strengthens its strategic exploration footprint.IndianOil, which holds a 25% participating interest, is part of an Indian consortium. This consortium, which includes Oil India Limited, is undertaking exploration operations in the onshore exploration Block Area 95/96. This area is situated in the Ghadames Basin of south-western Libya, a region known as a well-established hydrocarbon province.
The exploration block spans approximately 6,600 sq. km and is being operated by Sonatrach International Petroleum Exploration and Production Corporation. The consortium’s approved exploration program encompasses 8 exploratory wells, with five wells already having been drilled. Earlier drilling efforts in the block successfully resulted in multiple oil and gas discoveries, highlighting the area's strong geological potential.
During the resumption of exploration activities, the drilling of the sixth exploratory well led to a fresh oil and gas discovery. Following the completion of initial testing and evaluation, the National Qil Corporation (NOC) of Libya formally recognized the well as an additional hydrocarbon discovery within the block.
The discovery further solidifies the hydrocarbon potential of the Area 95/96 Block. The company plans detailed appraisal and evaluation activities to assess reservoir characteristics, firm up resource estimates, and examine the commercial viability of the findings. This strategic move paves the way for future development planning.
The development marks an important milestone for IndianOil, aligning with the company’s broader strategy to strengthen its international exploration and production footprint by leveraging partnerships to pursue selective, high-potential overseas opportunities.
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