Great Eastern Energy Corp to set up exploratory wells in Mannargudi

Details: Category: Oil and Natural Gas Exploration

Great Eastern Energy Corp is planning to set up exploratory wells for commercial production at Mannargudi CBM Block in Thanjavur and Thiruvarur districts of Tamil Nadu. In phase I, drilling of 50 core holes and 2 test wells (covering both the districts) will be carried out and in phase II, drilling of 30 test wells including 2 test wells will be drilled. Total block area is 667 sq.km and drilling will be carried out upto 600 m depth. The project cost is estimated at USD 20 million.