Block MB/OSDSF/B-80/2016 (B-80)
The Field Development Plan of this Block involves drilling two new subsea development wells. The major part of the drilling campaign was excuted during the COVID-19 pandemic amidst the complete lockdown. Despite facing global sourcing hurdles and navigating local logistics, HOEC successfully completed the drilling campaign. The project involved installation of India’s first Mobile Offshore Processing Unit (MOPU), setting up a Single Point Mooring (SPM) system, and mobilizing a Floating Storage & Offloading (FSO) vessel.
The field was put on production in June 2022 and HOEC became the first company to initiate production from an offshore field under the DSF policy of the Government of India. The first crude offtake was recorded on January 30, 2024.
Brief Snapshot
| BLOCK | MB/OSDSF/B-80/2016 |
|---|---|
| Regime | DSF |
| Location | West coast of India in the Arabian Sea, at a Distance of110 km from Mumbai City |
| Acreage | 56.02 sq.km |
| Asset Type | Under Production |
| Hydrocarbon Type | Oil & Gas |
| Safe Man hours | 0.43 million |
| Average Production (BOEPD) | 2500 |
What’s on the Horizon
B-80
- Minimum Work Programme commitment of drilling 2 subsea wells completed in fast-track mode
- First among the Offshore Blocks awarded under DSF Bid Round I to be put on production from June 2022 onwards.
- Plan to drill 3 development wells and hook up for production in FY 2026-27
