Focus Energy, formerly known as
Phoenix Overseas, has struck gas in its SGL-1 well in the onshore pre-NELP Block
RJ-ON/6 in Rajasthan. The discovery, confirmed through conventional open-hole
drill stem test, is estimated to hold 6 trillion cubic feet of gas. Gas was
struck at a depth of 3,100m.
The find is yet to be investigated and
ratified by the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons. The well can produce 15
mmscmd of almost high-purity methane gas.
Also See:
Cairn Energy makes
18th oil discovery in Rajasthan (26-Apr-06)