EOGEPL emphasizes R&D and technological advancements to drive operational efficiency and sustainability. We utilize cutting-edge technologies such as drones, eCBM (enhanced Coal Bed Methane) technology like microbial methods, and automation of well working processes to enhance our operations and reduce environmental impact.

EOGEPL embraces innovation and technology as key drivers of success. We continually invest in advanced technologies, state-of-the-art equipment, and innovative methodologies to enhance exploration, production efficiency, and optimize resource utilization. Our commitment to innovation enables us to stay at the forefront of the industry.

EOGEPL is focused on Unconventional Hydrocarbon production in India. Our pioneering efforts started with the first R&D CBM wells we drilled and test flowed in 1992 in Mehsana, Gujarat. Since then, we have emerged as the first operator to have demonstrated the CBM commerciality in the country with our Raniganj East CBM Block. EOGEPL is the only company in India to produce highest ever CBM gas of over 82 billion cubic feet. We have, so far, invested more than Rs.5000 crore in this project. Today, we have 348 CBM wells drilled with state of the art compression and gathering facilities (upto 3.0 million cubic metres of gas handling) and 236 km of infield and 64 km of customer pipeline set-up indigenously. EOGEPL also has the largest compression facility in India at one place. Our current compressing capacity is 1lac SCMD supplying CNG to GAIL Ranchi, Rourkela, IOCL, Adani through GAIL, HP in Hooghly area and Bengal Gas for Kolkata region displacing diesel – thus helping in saving carbon footprint.

EOGEPL is at the forefront when it comes to R&D in the field with best in class technologies such as Hydro-frac, Radial drilling and Microbial to name a few. Also, Essar is the lowest cost CBM producer in the country.

EOGEPL is currently producing ~9 lac SCMD of gas, contributing to 65% of India’s total CBM production and we strive to achieve 1 million SCMD very soon. If we gauge the scale, it is equivalent to serving around ~130,000 cars per day. The Raniganj block also has occurrence of thick organic shales below the coal reservoir, which is a prolific additional upside. Initial Shale gas studies by various agencies (ONGC, GSI, CMPDI, etc.) are extremely encouraging.

EOGEPL has in place resource of ~4 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of CBM and 8 TCF of shale resources.

EOGEPL currently has around 350 vertical drilled wells in place. Additionally, EOGEPL plans for future growth with a pipeline of horizontal and deviated wells. We are also initiating a drilling campaign for an additional 200 wells (both Horizontal and vertical) within the next 18-24 months.

Yes, EOGEPL operates the largest single-place compressed natural gas (CNG) facility. Our compression facility has a capacity of 100,000 standard cubic meters per day (SCMD) of CBM gas, providing a reliable and efficient CNG supply.

With ESG commitments for industries, we need to think about switching and transitioning towards cleaner fuel sources. CBM emits 49%, 27% and 15% less carbon than coal, 27% less than diesel and 15% less than propane, respectively. By displacing these high emission fuel, CBM can play a crucial role in reducing emissions significantly.

At this juncture, where we are witnessing a global crisis, India remains a huge energy importer. The Eastern part of the country has seen a sharp increase in energy demand without any corresponding increase in supply from existing conventional oil and gas play. The region however has one of the largest coal deposits as part of the Damodar valley basin and presents a huge opportunity for CBM development. India has an overall prognosticated CBM resources of ~2.6 trillion cubic metres (92 TCF) spread in 12 states divided into 33 blocks. However, there are only 3 producing blocks and are yet producing not more than ~2mmscmd combined. Hence it is clearly evident that there is a huge untapped market and potential for CBM in India.

The gas demand is expected to grow exponentially in eastern India driven by upcoming fertilizer capacity and CGG network in the region. The gas demand in the region is expected to exceed ~15mmscmd in the coming years, given the limited supply of indigenous gas in the eastern region, this demand will have to be met through high cost R-LNG. CBM development in the region can displace the costly R-LNG and has the potential to not only meet this deficit but also result in saving of ~$2bn USD through direct subsidy to fertilizer sector and forex savings from reduced LNG imports.

The Indian CBM market is not yet recognised as a mainstream business. Unlike China and Australia which have amplified their CBM production significantly on the back of government’s aggressive support such as including CBM production targets in their five-yearly plans, subsidizing the sector to bring in more investors, helping with the infrastructure development and subsidizing the R&D cost, we are yet at the discussion stage and need more aggression and inclusion towards this sector. India currently imports around 50% of its LNG to meet the country’s gas requirement. CBM has the potential to displace 10-30% of this requirement in the near term and save on India’s LNG import bills by $2bn to the exchequer.

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