Oil and Natural Gas Corporation’s (ONGC’s) overseas arm ONGC Videsh is reportedly in discussion with UK-listed Falkland Oil and Gas (FOGL) to buy 25% stake in two exploration blocks, lying 350 miles off the Southern tip of Argentina. The blocks are situated in the south and east Falkland basins in water depths ranging from 500 meter to 2,000 meter. The resources estimate of 15 prospects identified may hold up to 15 billion barrels of oil equivalent or 46 Trillion cubic feet of gas reserves.
FOGL, an oil and gas exploration company focused on its extensive licence areas to the South and East of the Falkland Islands, will retain operatorship of the licence.
ONGC Videsh will contribute its pro-rata share of 2012 drilling programme, comprising two exploration wells as per the terms being discussed with FOGL. ONGC Videsh will also pay its pro-rata share of certain historical costs incurred during 2011 related to preparation for drilling this year and the costs incurred are estimated to be $68 million. Besides, ONGC Videsh would make cash payment of $40 million.
| Company Name | CMP |
|---|---|
| ONGC | 283.45 |
| Oil India | 470.00 |
| Jindal Drilling&Inds | 543.10 |
| Deep Industries | 479.40 |
| Asian Energy Service | 309.00 |
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