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LPG shortage BIG update: Masterstroke from Modi government as ONGC starts gas production in Arabian sea, India will now get...
Narendra Modi government gets a boost amid LPG shortage as Oil and Natural Gas Corporation begins gas production in the Arabian Sea.
By Abhijeet Sen | Updated: April 1, 2026 3:28 PM IST
ONGC begins gas production
State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation has started commercial gas supply from Platform B-12-24P under the Daman Upside Development Project (DUDP).
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Commissioning timeline
The platform was successfully commissioned on March 29, with the announcement made on March 30 by the company.
Project location
The offshore project is situated in the Arabian Sea, about 180 km northwest of Mumbai and 80 km south of Pipavav.
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Investment and scale
The DUDP project has been developed with an investment of around $1 billion.
Gas supply and execution
Gas from the platform is being sent to the Hazira Plant, with the project completed in under two years using innovative Drill-Deck methods and strong team performance.
Production rollout
This marks the start of gas monetisation, with output from all wells set to be ramped up in phases.
Strategic significance
The development is crucial for India as it looks to boost domestic gas production amid geopolitical tensions, given that the country imports nearly half of its natural gas needs.