India's Hydrocarbon Outlook – 2022-2023

137 DGH: 3 DECADES OF UNLOCKING INDIA'S HYDROCARBON POTENTIAL d) Reduction in ‘No go’ areas: In a landmark decision, the Government of India has unlocked the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) for exploration and development pursuits. Oil companies are now permitted Details of 8 Blocks EoI Window -XIII 19 CY-UDWHP-2022/1 9,514.63 Cauvery Category-I Ultra-Deep Water 20 CY-UDWHP-2022/2 9,844.72 Cauvery 21 CY-UDWHP-2022/3 7,795.45 Cauvery 22 CB-ONHP-2022/2 713.92 Cambay Onland 23 AS-ONHP-2022/2 784.32 Assam Shelf 24 AS-ONHP-2022/3 2,168.09 Assam Shelf 25 GS-OSHP-2022/1 5,585.61 Saurashtra Category-II Shallow Water 26 GS-OSHP-2022/2 5,453.96 Saurashtra Total Area (sq. km) 223,031.42 to engage in these activities across a staggering 99% of the EEZ, provided they adhere to established protocols and global practices. Earlier No-Go Area Present No-Go Area S. No. Block Name Area (sq. km) Basin Type of Block