Oil India Limited (OIL) has signed a Revenue Sharing Contract (RSC) for Special Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Block SR-ONHP-(CBM)-2026/1, marking a significant milestone in its energy diversification strategy and efforts to explore India’s unconventional hydrocarbon resources. The contract was signed on 15 October 2026.
The signing ceremony was attended by Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas; Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG); and Shri V. Ponnuraj, Director General, Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH). OIL was represented by Shri Trailukya Borgohain, Director (Operations), along with his team.
The Special CBM block covers an area of 272.14 sq. km in the Singrauli Coalfield region. The block has promising geological prospects, with expected coal seam depths ranging from 600 to 800 metres and an average seam thickness of approximately 40 metres.
OIL’s entry into the block marks a significant return to Coal Bed Methane exploration, reinforcing the company’s commitment to unlocking India’s unconventional hydrocarbon potential and contributing to the country’s energy security.
