Question 1343

Which of the following PSU'S has received the environment clearance (EC) for carrying out onshore exploration, development and production of oil and gas in 100 locations in non-forest area of Assam?

Answer

ONGC

Why?

The correct answer is option 2 i.e ONGC ONGC has received environment clearance for carrying out onshore exploration, development and production of oil and gas in 100 locations in the non-forest area of Assam. It would entail an investment of Rs 3,500 crore. The company proposes to carry out drilling in 100 locations to evaluate the hydrocarbon potential of 21 different onshore Petroleum Mining Lease (PML) blocks in Assam.