The company aims to double the production for supply of gas to the proposed fertiliser plant in North Tripura district and to supply more gas to the existing gas-based thermal power projects in the state.

ONGC drilled a total of 221 wells in the state by April 2017. Sixteen wells were found to be gas bearing. And presently, 76 wells are producing around 4.3-4.5 MMSCMD.

ONGC is presently supplying gas to 726 MW gas-based thermal power at Palatana in Gomati district. Tripura State Electrical Corporation (SECL) and Tripura Natural Gas Corporation (TNGC) receive gas from ONGC.

Only three drilling rigs were operational till September 2016 in ONGC Tripura Asset. At present, the total drilling rig strength has been increased seven rigs to intensify exploration and generate more gas production.

Three rigs were engaged for exploration in Khubal area in the northern part of the state where a Rs 5,000 crore fertilizer company will be set up in a joint venture with ONGC, Tripura Government, and Rajasthan based Chambal Fertilizers and Chemicals.