What does the commencement of gas production from ONGC’s Daman Upside Development Project mean for India’s energy landscape? It signifies a crucial step towards reducing the country’s reliance on imported natural gas.
ONGC officially began gas production from the Daman project on March 30, 2026. Gas is currently flowing from Platform B-12-24P and has been successfully sent to the Hazira Plant, according to company sources.
Located approximately 180 kilometers northwest of Mumbai, the Daman project is poised to produce an estimated 21.5 billion cubic metres (BCM) of natural gas over its operational lifecycle. This production is particularly significant as India imported 29.185 BCM of natural gas during the first ten months of FY26.
If the Daman asset reaches its projected output, it could offset around 73.66% of the gas imports recorded during that period. Furthermore, the peak output from the Daman project could account for roughly 61.38% of India’s annual gas imports for FY26.
ONGC has invested approximately $1 billion in the development of the Daman Upside Development Project, highlighting the company’s commitment to enhancing domestic gas production.
“This [B-12-24P] platform has been successfully commissioned and gas sent to Hazira Plant,” an ONGC spokesperson stated. The company plans to ramp up production from all wells in a phased manner.
The Daman Upside Development Project aims to mitigate India’s dependence on natural gas imports amid ongoing global energy market disruptions. As the situation evolves, the full impact of this project on India’s energy security will become clearer.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the timeline for reaching peak production levels, but the initial output marks a significant milestone for ONGC and the Indian energy sector.
