{"id":2400,"date":"2026-04-02T07:51:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T06:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wealthcreatorz.in\/?p=2400"},"modified":"2026-04-02T07:52:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T06:52:59","slug":"https-psuwatch-com-newsupdates-ongc-starts-gas-production-from-daman-upside-project-in-arabian-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wealthcreatorz.in\/index.php\/2026\/04\/02\/https-psuwatch-com-newsupdates-ongc-starts-gas-production-from-daman-upside-project-in-arabian-sea\/","title":{"rendered":"ONGC Gas Production Arabian Sea: Daman Project Starts Commercial Output"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"374\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthcreatorz.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-02-at-11-54-57-Inspiration-YouTube-Studio.png\" alt=\"ongc gas production arabian sea\" class=\"wp-image-2401\" style=\"width:756px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthcreatorz.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-02-at-11-54-57-Inspiration-YouTube-Studio.png 374w, https:\/\/wealthcreatorz.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-02-at-11-54-57-Inspiration-YouTube-Studio-300x179.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s energy landscape just received a timely shot in the arm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> On March 29, 2026, state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) commenced commercial gas production from its ambitious Daman Upside Development Project (DUDP) in the Arabian Sea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This milestone marks a significant step toward reducing India&#8217;s dependence on imported natural gas and strengthening domestic energy supply amid global uncertainties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Daman Upside Development Project: Fast-Track Execution Delivers ResultsLocated approximately 180 km northwest of Mumbai and 80 km south of Pipavav in Gujarat, the DUDP is a $1 billion (around \u20b98,300 crore) offshore development in the Western Offshore basin.Key highlights of the project include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First gas started flowing from the B-12-24P platform, with supplies already routed to the Hazira processing plant in Gujarat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The project was executed in less than two years from the award date \u2014 a commendable feat in the capital-intensive offshore sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infrastructure: Four new wellhead platforms and roughly 140 km of subsea pipelines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ultimate potential: 21.5 billion cubic meters (BCM) of natural gas over the life of the project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peak production target: Around 5 million standard cubic meters per day (MMSCMD).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Production from the remaining wells will be ramped up in a phased manner, allowing ONGC to gradually scale output as systems stabilize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This development comes at a critical time when India imports nearly half of its natural gas requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every additional MMSCMD of domestic gas helps ease pressure on the economy, supports industries like power, fertilizers, and city gas distribution, and contributes to the nation&#8217;s energy transition goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mumbai High: The Evergreen Giant of the Arabian Sea<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Daman project grabs headlines for its fresh contribution, the real backbone of ONGC&#8217;s Western Offshore operations remains the legendary Mumbai High (Bombay High) field \u2014 discovered in the 1970s and producing since 1976.Mumbai High, along with associated fields like Bassein, Neelam-Heera, and satellite structures, forms the heart of ONGC&#8217;s Arabian Sea portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recent performance updates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In partnership with BP (onboarded as Technical Services Provider in 2025), ONGC has already achieved incremental gains: approximately 2\u20132.5 MMSCMD additional gas production and 3,500\u20134,000 barrels per day extra oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term ambition: Up to 89% increase in gas output and 44% rise in oil from Mumbai High over the next decade, potentially unlocking billions in incremental value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The field continues to hold substantial remaining reserves, with ongoing redevelopment efforts focusing on enhanced recovery, water injection, new wells, and facility upgrades.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, the Western Offshore cluster (including Mumbai High) contributes a dominant share of ONGC&#8217;s total gas production, which hovered around 20 BCM in recent fiscal years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> ONGC is targeting further growth in FY 2026-27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why This Matters for India<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Energy Security: New gas from Daman and incremental output from mature fields like Mumbai High directly support the government&#8217;s push for Atmanirbhar Bharat in the hydrocarbon sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic Impact: Affordable domestic gas benefits power plants, fertilizer units, and petrochemical industries while helping moderate LNG import bills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operational Excellence: Completing a $1 billion deep offshore project in record time showcases ONGC&#8217;s improving project execution capabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Future Pipeline: ONGC continues investing in life-extension projects, pipeline replacements, and new discoveries across the Arabian Sea to arrest natural decline in mature fields and unlock untapped potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Daman Upside project is just one piece of ONGC&#8217;s larger strategy to ramp up offshore production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With ongoing collaborations (including BP at Mumbai High), new tenders for technical expertise in other Western Offshore clusters, and a strong capex focus, the company is positioning itself for sustained output growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As production from Daman ramps up and Mumbai High benefits from technology infusion, India&#8217;s Western Offshore is set to play an even bigger role in meeting the country&#8217;s rising energy demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you think? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Will these offshore developments meaningfully reduce India&#8217;s gas import dependence in the coming years? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Share your views in the comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India&#8217;s energy landscape just received a timely shot in the arm. 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