Current Affairs - Places - Discussion

Oil India Limited (OIL), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, discovered a new natural gas reserve in the Dandewala Field located in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. The discovery was made from the shallower Sanu Formation within the gas field and is estimated to produce around 25,000 standard cubic metres of gas per day. The gas is noted for its high quality due to low carbon dioxide content, making it economically and environmentally significant. This development strengthens India’s domestic energy production and aligns with the broader objective of Atmanirbhar Bharat by enhancing self-reliance in hydrocarbons and reducing dependence on imports.