Crude Oil Discovery in Ballia: A Boost to India's Energy Security
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Crude Oil Discovery in Ballia |
| Location | Sagarpali village, Ballia district, Ganga Basin, Uttar Pradesh |
| Depth of Discovery | 3,000 metres |
| Extent of Reserve | 300 km from Sagarpali (Ballia) to Phaphamau (Prayagraj) |
| Discoverer | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) |
| Significance | Enhances India's energy security, reduces dependency on Arab countries |
| ONGC Details | Maharatna PSU, established in 1995, under Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, contributes 70% of domestic production |
| Major Crude Oil States | Rajasthan (21.82%), Gujarat (13.53%), Assam (12.50%), Tamil Nadu (1.15%), Andhra Pradesh (0.87%), Arunachal Pradesh (0.13%) |
| Ganga Basin | Fed by Bhagirathi (Gangotri glacier), meets Alaknanda at Devprayag, flows through Haridwar to plains, major tributaries: Yamuna, Ghaghara, Gandak, Kosi |