Guwahati: The Oil India Limited (OIL) has discovered hydrocarbons in Namrup Borhat-1 well in Assam’s Dibrugarh district.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described the discovery as a major step forward in energy security and economic resilience.
In a post on X, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, ”@OilIndiaLimited has discovered hydrocarbon presence in Namrup Borhat-1 well, a well where Govt of Assam holds a significant stake.”
This discovery makes Assam the first state government to be a direct oil producer, makes exploration efforts successful, empowers Assam with revenue & royalty and ensures steady availability of energy for the country, he said.
The chief minister described the discovery as a ”proud moment”.
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This discovery ensures successful investment in oil drilling and contribution to national energy security, and revenue generation for the state government, the CM said.
