Hindustan Oil Exploration Company (HOEC) successfully drilled and completed Well KSG-71 in the Kharsang Block of the Assam Arakan Basin, marking a significant milestone as drilling resumes in the region after a 12-year pause.
The well is currently undergoing testing with choke sizes ranging from 6 mm to 8 mm, and has achieved an initial oil production rate of approximately 250 barrels per day. HOEC stated that the well will be hooked up for production immediately after testing concludes, using the optimum choke setting.
Nine-Well Development Plan Underway
The drilling of KSG-71 is part of HOEC’s broader strategy to develop nine wells in the Kharsang Block. The second well, KSG-72, has already been spud, signaling strong operational momentum and a firm commitment to ramping up production in the area.
Kharsang Block Operations and Stakeholders
Geoenpro Petroleum, a wholly-owned step-down subsidiary of HOEC, operates the 10 sq. km Kharsang Block. It holds a 10% Participating Interest (PI), while HOEC itself maintains a 25% PI in the block.
Upstream Activity Gains Fresh Momentum
As reported by projectstoday.com, the latest development highlights renewed energy in upstream exploration across the region. HOEC has restarted its drilling campaign and set production targets in motion. It is now ready to contribute meaningfully to India’s domestic oil output from the resource-rich Assam Arakan Basin.
