ONGC Quiz: Test Your Oil & Gas Knowledge

ONGC established a dedicated subsidiary to pursue oil and gas assets beyond Indian borders. This overseas arm holds equity stakes in exploration and production projects across multiple continents. It was set up to secure long-term energy supplies for India while building ONGC's global operational presence.

ONGC operates India's only offshore production platform cluster in a sea bordering India's western coast. This cluster comprises multiple fixed platforms connected by bridges and pipelines. It has been the backbone of India's domestic crude oil production for decades and remains a key strategic asset.

The DGH functions under India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It oversees all upstream oil and gas exploration activities, manages block licensing rounds and monitors production sharing contracts. It plays a central role in regulating operators like ONGC across India's sedimentary basins.

The Greater Nile Oil Project is a significant upstream venture in an African nation where ONGC Videsh acquired an equity stake. It was one of ONGC Videsh's early high-profile international investments and involves crude oil production, pipeline transportation and export operations in a landlocked region.

Coal Bed Methane is an unconventional natural gas extracted from coal seams. ONGC has been allocated CBM blocks in two Indian states with significant coal deposits. This effort is part of India's strategy to diversify its domestic gas sources and reduce dependence on conventional gas reservoirs.