Vedanta announces gas discovery in appraisal well Ambe-2A in DSF Block

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Vedanta has notified DGH and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas about a hydrocarbon (gas) discovery in appraisal well Ambe-2A, drilled in a Discovered Small Field (DSF) Block awarded to Vedanta with 100 percent participating interest in September 2022. The discovery lies within the Miocene-Tarkeshwar formation, below the main gas field. Further evaluations are underway to assess the potential and incorporate it into the field development plan.

Likely market impact

Positive for Vedanta's oil and gas segment. Adds to resource base of the DSF block. Monetisation timeline and size depend on ongoing evaluations.