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Oil India Ltd has sharply increased crude output from the Thar desert in Rajasthan, reaching a new high of 1,202 barrels per day from the Jodhpur sandstone zone during a time of global oil uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In comparison to last year\u2019s 705 barrels per day, this reflects an approximate 70% rise, showing a strong push toward improving domestic production and energy independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oil India Boosts Thar Desert Output by 70%, Hits Record Production Amid Global Uncertainty<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, crude extracted from the Baghewala field in Jaisalmer<\/a> is transported via tankers to Oil and Natural Gas Corporation facilities in Mehsana, Gujarat, and then moved through pipelines to the Koyali refinery operated by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the financial year 2025\u201326, total crude production from Rajasthan reached 43,773 metric tonnes, rising notably from 32,787 metric tonnes in the previous year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This growth has largely been driven by improved operational efficiency and the adoption of modern extraction technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In particular, the use of Cyclic Steam Stimulation (CSS), a thermal recovery technique suited for thick crude, has played a major role in boosting output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As one official stated, “This is a significant achievement, especially considering the challenging geological conditions of the Thar region. It underlines the potential of unconventional resources in contributing to India’s energy needs.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Baghewala field, located in the Bikaner-Nagaur sub-basin, is one of India\u2019s limited onshore heavy oil reserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oil India Expands CSS Operations to 19 Wells, Drills 13 New Sites to Boost Output<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over time, CSS operations have been expanded to 19 wells, marking a 72% increase, while 13 new wells were drilled compared to nine earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, new technologies such as fishbone drilling, barefoot completion, electric downhole heaters, hydraulic sucker rod pumps, and high-temperature wellheads have been introduced to improve efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the thick nature of the crude, traditional extraction methods were ineffective, leading to the adoption of alternatives like diluent injection and artificial lift systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oil extraction at Baghewala began in 2017, although the field was originally discovered in 1991 and spans over 200.26 square kilometres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At present, the field contains 52 wells, of which 33 are actively producing oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notably, CSS technology, first tested in 2018, has significantly transformed production capabilities and set new standards in India\u2019s thermal recovery methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, this progress is expected to reduce reliance on imported crude and strengthen India\u2019s long-term energy security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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