ONGC deploys new 110-MT rig in Agartala

AGARTALA: In a bid to increase gas production in Tripura, the ONGC has installed a 110 MT rig at one of its drill sites, Gandhigram near here, at a cost of Rs 23.2 crore.
“This rig is suitable for work over operations up to 5000 m depth and is equipped with latest technologies and all safety features. With the addition of this rig, ONGC Tripura is set to undertake work over operations on more number of wells thereby increasing gas production,” an ONGC spokesperson said.
The rig was installed on Wednesday. The programme was inaugurated by  Governor Tathagata Roy.
The Governor, in his speech, hoped that ONGC makes further progress in increasing the gas production in the state bringing more cheer into the lives of people in the state.
Asset Manager S C Soni said this rig would contribute substantially in liquidating sick wells and inconclusive well testing.
ONGC had approved of an investment of Rs 5,050 crore in Tripura for drilling wells and creation of surface facilities to produce 5.1 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCMD) of gas from the state gas fields.
As a result of geological mapping , so far 11 gas fields have been found in Tripura of which seven are on production mode. (PTI)