Question 707

In Dec 2020, which of the following has signed an MoU with Assam Hydrocarbon and Energy Company Ltd (AHECL) for cooperation in oil and gas exploration and development as well as the marketing of natural gas in Assam?

Answer

Oil India Ltd

Why?

The correct answer is Oil India Ltd. Oil India Ltd has signed an MoU with Assam Hydrocarbon and Energy Company Ltd (AHECL) for cooperation in oil and gas exploration and development as well as the marketing of natural gas in Assam. The MoU was signed in Guwahati on 21 Dec 2020. Oil India is the country's 2nd-largest state-owned explorer of oil and gas. AHECL was established in 2006 for the exploration of hydrocarbons. Assam: Chief Minister - Sarbananda Sonowal. Governor - Jagdish Mukhi. A number of districts - 33.