Vinod Bhat
Jaisalmer, June 2: In a major development for India’s energy sector, Oil India Limited (OIL) has officially commenced gas production from the Bakhritibba Discovered Small Field (DSF) Block located in the arid terrains of Jaisalmer district in Western Rajasthan. The production began on June 1, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the company’s upstream operations.
Oil India Limited, one of the country’s premier state-owned oil and gas exploration companies, has achieved this feat under the DSF III bidding round. The company has successfully drilled three MWP wells within the development phase, leading to an initial supply of 67,200 Standard Cubic Meters per Day (SCMD) of natural gas. Plans are underway to ramp up the output further to reach a production capacity of 100,000 SCMD (100 MSCMD) from this block.
The Bakhritibba Block lies in one of India’s most geologically and climatically challenging environments, and OIL’s ability to operationalize production in such harsh desert conditions is being viewed as a testament to its technical competence and logistical prowess.
OIL emphasized that this rapid monetization of the DSF III block sets a new benchmark for efficiency in India’s hydrocarbon sector. The project not only reinforces India’s push for domestic energy security but also showcases the company’s dedication to enhancing gas availability through responsible and timely resource development.
“This milestone underscores OIL’s unwavering commitment to resilience, resolve, and responsibility,” the company stated. “Our ground teams have operated under extreme desert conditions to ensure the continuous and vital flow of energy from this frontier region.”
The commencement of production from Bakhritibba is expected to contribute positively to India’s gas grid and bolster energy supplies in the western regions. It also aligns with the national objective of increasing the share of natural gas in the energy mix, aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting cleaner fuels.
With this achievement, Oil India continues to strengthen its role as a key contributor to India’s energy independence and economic growth, particularly through successful monetization of smaller, previously untapped reserves.
