Country’s flagship explorer, Oil India, has commenced drilling operations in Gabon, South Africa for hydrocarbon exploration. The onshore block in Shakthi was obtained from the Gabon government for hydrocarbon exploration in April 2006 by OIL in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation and Marvis, Singapore.
Further, as part of exploration activities, aeromagnetic and seismic surveys were carried out and two locations were released in Shakthi block for drilling in December 2011 by Gabon. Both these wells were stalked in deep forest with depth 3460 m and 3200 m, respectively.
