Question 2981

Which state is recommended by the Union government planning to build a hydrocarbon hub to meet requirements of neighbouring and other other Southeast Asian countries by 2030?

Answer

Assam

Why?

This will be a part of the total Rs 80,000 crore investments to take the oil and gas production in Assam to 9.4 million metric tonnes by 2030 as part of Centre’s ambitious plan to make Assam the petroleum hub of Southeast Asia.