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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation has commenced gas production from its Daman Upside Development Project (DUDP) in the Arabian Sea, marking a key addition to domestic energy supply. The offshore project, located around 180 km north-west of Mumbai and 80 km south of Pipavav, Gujarat, has started monetisation through a newly commissioned platform. The development is expected to produce 21.5 billion cubic metres of gas, with peak output projected at 5 million standard cubic metres per day. Executed within two years, the project includes multiple wellhead platforms and pipeline infrastructure connecting to the Hazira processing facility, supporting India's efforts to enhance energy security amid global supply uncertainties.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation has commenced gas production from its Daman Upside Development Project (DUDP) in the Arabian Sea, marking the start of commercial output from a key offshore energy asset aimed at strengthening domestic gas supply. Advertisement
The project, located approximately 180 km north-west of Mumbai and around 80 km south of Pipavav in Gujarat, achieved its initial production milestone in recent days with the commissioning of a wellhead platform designated B-12-24P. Gas from the platform is being transported to the Hazira processing plant through an integrated pipeline network.
The Daman Upside Development Project has been executed within a timeline of less than two years from the date of award, reflecting accelerated project implementation in offshore energy infrastructure. The development includes the installation of four wellhead platforms and approximately 140 km of subsea pipelines, forming the core infrastructure required for extraction and transportation of natural gas.
The project is expected to produce an estimated 21.5 billion cubic metres of natural gas over its lifecycle. At peak capacity, production is projected to reach around 5 million standard cubic metres per day. While current production levels have not been disclosed, the company has indicated that output from multiple wells will be ramped up in a phased manner.
The commencement of gas flow from the project represents the monetisation phase, where extracted resources are channelled into the domestic energy system. The gas is being processed at the Hazira facility, which serves as a key hub for handling offshore production from western India.
From an infrastructure perspective, offshore projects of this scale involve complex engineering, including platform construction, subsea pipeline installation and integration with onshore processing units. The execution of the DUDP highlights ongoing investment in upstream energy assets, particularly in mature basins where incremental production is being pursued through redevelopment and expansion projects.
The development is expected to contribute to India's domestic gas output, which plays a role in sectors such as power generation, fertilisers, city gas distribution and industrial consumption. Enhancing domestic production remains a priority amid global energy market volatility and supply disruptions.
The project also reflects broader efforts to optimise existing hydrocarbon resources through targeted investments in offshore infrastructure. With phased ramp-up planned, the DUDP is expected to add incremental supply over time, supporting demand across multiple sectors.
The commencement of production from the Daman Upside Development Project marks a step in ongoing efforts to strengthen energy infrastructure and improve self-reliance in natural gas supply within India's evolving energy landscape.
Source - PTI
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