New Delhi: India has confirmed the discovery of natural gas in the Andaman Sea for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy exploration efforts.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced that Oil India Ltd has established the presence of natural gas at the Sri Vijayapuram-2 well, located 17 km off the east coast of the Andaman Islands at a water depth of 295 meters and a target depth of 2,650 meters.

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Initial tests indicate that the gas contains 87% methane, pointing to a substantial find.

Minister Puri also highlighted the possibility of a massive oil reserve in the region, estimated at 2 lakh crore liters, which, if confirmed, could significa

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