ONGC starts drilling first deep water well in east coast
ONGC has started drilling its very first deep water well in the Mahanadi basin to search for oil and gas under the sea.
What happened
The state-owned company ONGC has started drilling a brand new deep water well. This well is located in the Mahanadi basin off the east coast of the country. It is part of a special government program called the Samudra Manthan mission, which aims to find hidden energy resources under the ocean floor.
Why it matters
Finding new sources of oil and gas is very important for the country's energy needs. Deep water drilling is difficult and requires special technology and equipment. If ONGC finds oil or gas here, it could mean more energy made right at home.
- ONGC started drilling the MN-DW18-1-H-D well.
- The project is part of the Samudra Manthan mission.
- The work takes place deep under the sea in the Mahanadi basin.
What happens next
Workers will spend weeks drilling deep into the seabed to check for oil and gas. Experts will test what is found down there to see if it is useful. If successful, more wells could be drilled in the area.