ONGC eyeing to double Cauvery basin gas output

KARAIKAL: ONGC Cauvery Asset is planning to develop three gas fields in Tamil Nadu in a bid to double the gas production from Cauvery Basin, a top official said today.

"A meticulous action plan is being worked out to develop three gas fields - Ramnad, Periakudi and Bhuvanagiri," said Har Govind, ONGC Executive Director.

Participating in the Independence Day celebrations at the ONGC Cauvery Asset headquarters here, he said gas production is expected to be increased to six million cubic meters per day within the next two years.

"Every effort is being made to enhance the hydrocarbon reserve base and daily production from the Cauvery basin. A meticulous action plan to develop three gas fields - Ramnad, Periakudi and Bhuvanagiri is being worked out.

"Within the next 1 to 2 years, we expect to increase the gas production to 6 million cubic meters per day," he said.