Mumbai High (oil & gas)

Overview

Mumbai High is an offshore field on the continental shelf in the Arabian Sea. Found in 1974, it is India's largest producing oil field; Digboi is the oldest.

The field was discovered in 1974 by the survey ship Sagar Samrat, and production began in 1976.

It lies about 160 km off the Mumbai coast, in the Mumbai offshore basin, and is operated by ONGC.

Mumbai High has long been India's largest oil-producing field, and gas from the area is carried by pipeline to Uran and Hazira.

The field produces both oil and gas.

Oil is carried by pipelines to refineries.

Production has declined over time.

ONGC has made efforts to revive the field.

Geography and key facts

• Offshore, Arabian Sea
• Found 1974
• Largest producing field
• Discovered 1974; production 1976
• About 160 km offshore
• ONGC; Uran and Hazira

Why it matters for UPSC

Asked on oil fields.