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Oil India Limited reported natural gas in Sri Vijayapuram-3, its third exploratory well in the Andaman offshore block. The Times of India reported that the find strengthens hopes for domestic energy production. The Economic Times also said it is the second confirmed hydrocarbon find in the same offshore block.
The well follows Sri Vijayapuram-2, where gas had earlier shown strong methane content. That is why the area has drawn fresh attention from explorers. Still, one gas flare is not the same as a producing field. Oil India now needs reserve testing, appraisal wells, cost checks and approvals.
Not right now. India’s import bill will fall only if the Andaman block produces gas in large volumes and at a cost that can compete with imported LNG. That is still some distance away.
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For households, the benefit will be indirect. More domestic gas can improve supply security for PNG and CNG networks over time. But it will not reduce LPG cylinder prices or CNG rates next month. LPG prices also depend on crude oil, import contracts, taxes and subsidy decisions.
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Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri called the discovery an “ocean of energy opportunities”, as reported by NewsOnAir. Oil India has started more tests to study gas quality and future development options.
The real test now is not excitement. It is reserve size, flow rate, drilling cost, pipeline planning and environmental clearance. The Andaman region is ecologically sensitive, so development cannot move like an onshore project.
The Andaman-Nicobar basin has been seen as a promising offshore zone for years. PIB said in August 2025 that the basin has 371 MMTOE hydrocarbon resource potential. It also said seismic work had been carried out to identify possible reserves.
The latest find gives the government and companies one more reason to invest in better seismic mapping, appraisal drilling and deepwater partnerships.
The Andaman gas find is good news for India’s exploration story, but not an instant import-cutting tool. India will know its real value only after reserve size, cost and production timelines are confirmed.
What did Oil India find in Andaman?
Oil India found natural gas in Sri Vijayapuram-3, an offshore exploratory well near the Andaman Islands. It is still an exploration result, not a producing gas field.
Will this reduce LPG or CNG prices now?
No. Offshore gas takes years to reach the market. Reserve testing, permissions, pipelines and processing systems must come first.
Why is the Andaman gas find important?
It matters because India imports a large share of its energy. Even a modest domestic gas field can support long-term supply security.
Why isn’t ONGC exploring oil in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands aggressively?
ONGC has moved slowly in Andaman because deepwater drilling is costly, remote and environmentally sensitive. Weather, approvals and marine ecology add risk. Claims like “18 trillion barrels” are not proven reserves. Companies need strong seismic data, drilling success and commercial viability before spending thousands of crores.
Oil deposits found in Andamans! Could this finally reduce India’s fuel import bill, or is it too early to celebrate?
It is too early to celebrate. The Andaman find looks promising, but production needs reserve checks, flow tests, drilling cost review, pipelines and approvals. If commercial, India may benefit later. For now, it will not reduce petrol, diesel, LPG or CNG prices. It is an exploration signal, not consumer relief.
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