Which regions are known for petroleum production in India?
Answer:
- About 63 per cent of India’s petroleum production is from Mumbai High.
- 18 per cent from Gujarat and 16 per cent from Assam.
- There are three major offshore fields of western India, where oil is produced.
- Ankleshwar is the most important oil field of Gujarat.
- Assam is the oldest oil producing state of India. Digboi, Naharkatiya and Moran-Hugrijan are the important oilfields in the state.