SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Naharkatia oil fields are located in the Dibrugarh district. Assam is the oldest oil producing state in the country. The main oil bearing layer of Assam extends for a distance of 320 Km in its upper region along the Brahmaputra valley.

Detailed explanation-2: -More than 100 oil fields are located in Assam at Digboi, Nahorkatiya, Moran, Rudrasagar, Sonari, Amguri, Geleki, Dikom, Kathaloni, Baghjan, Laplingaon, Panidihing, Hugrijan, Tengakhat, Borhala etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -However, the first well dug at Digboi field in Assam in September 1889 and completed in November 1890 at depth of 662 feet by Assam Railways and Trading Company Limited (AR&T Co. Ltd.), registered at London, is regarded as the first commercially successful oil discovery (200 gallons per day).

Detailed explanation-4: -In the oil exploration and production sector, the major players in Assam are Oil India limited (OIL) and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) operating as Assam Asset, ONGC today has 51 installations spread over 15 oilfields.