Exploration Blocks
A list of current Exploration blocks in which GAIL is participating is enclosed showing Participating Interest (PI) of GAIL. 3 of these blocks were awarded during NELP-II, 2 during NELP-IV, 3 during NELP-V and 15 during NELP-VI. GAIL has farmed-in three blocks. The total area for E&P Blocks is 172275 KM2.
GAIL is a joint operator in an onland block (RJ-ONN-2004/1) in Rajasthan awarded during NELP-VI bidding round. The block area is 4613 KM2 and GAIL’s participating interest in this block is 20%. The Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) for this block was granted on 6th Nov. 2007
Above exploration blocks are in various stages of exploration. Hydrocarbon discoveries have been made in 6 E&P blocks. The blocks are: MN-OSN-2000/2, CB-ONN-2000/1, Block A1 Myanmar, Block A3 Myanmar, CY-OS/2 and CY-ONN-2002/1.
Blocks Awarded to GAIL