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Essar Group Secures New CBM Blocks in West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 19
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What happened

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Essar Oil & Gas Ltd., part of Essar Group, was awarded five new Coal Bed Methane (CBM) blocks through the Special CBM Bid Rounds 2025 and 2026. These blocks add approximately 1,281 sq. km of new acreage across West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana, with an estimated 6.6 TCF of gas-in-place resources. The contracts were formally signed on October 15, 2026.

From euro-petrole.com

Why it matters

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The award expands Essar Group's resource base and strengthens domestic exploration and production efforts in India. The move supports the Government of India's goal of unlocking unconventional hydrocarbon potential through the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons.

From euro-petrole.com

Who's involved

  • Essar GroupEssar Group, which operates Essar Oil & Gas Ltd., secured the new CBM blocks.
  • Directorate General of HydrocarbonsDirectorate General of Hydrocarbons facilitated the awarding of the hydrocarbon blocks.
  • Government of IndiaThe Government of India oversees the national efforts to unlock hydrocarbon potential.
  • West BengalWest Bengal is one of the states where the new CBM acreage was awarded.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Essar GroupSpeculative

    Essar Group might increase its revenue and operational capacity through the expansion of its resource base.

  • West BengalSpeculative

    West Bengal could see increased industrial investment and job creation due to the expanded CBM operations.

  • Government of IndiaSpeculative

    The Government of India may strengthen its energy security and domestic resource portfolio through successful regulatory action.

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