Nagaland CM officially launches pre-oil production operation

Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang today official launched Pre-Production on Oil and Natural Gas Operation in Peren district, some 127 km from here.
The Operation would be carried out by Metropolitan Oil and Gas Pvt Ltd (MOPGL), New Delhi in the three villages of the district - Old Jalukie, Mhai-Dungki and Old Beisumpui.
Addressing the gathering, Zeliang said it is a red-letter day for the district as it is entering into a new venture. He said that during this 10-years of pre-production period, the Company would conduct all forms of survey to find out the availability of crude oil in the region.

During the period he said that the land owners would be given Rs 10,000 per sq km as land access fees while new agreement between the land owner, government and the company would be signed once presence of crude oil is confirmed.
He asserted that the government or the company would not force any villager to accept the Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules 2012, but those accepting it would surely benefit as it is the rule framed by the State Assembly for the betterment of the people of the state.
He also called upon the company to be sincere and transparent, while conducting survey and subsequent exploration of the area for oil.

MOPGL Director Sameer Rajpal asserted that the company is committed to conduct the operation sincerely. He also assured that once works commence the company would not only indulge in oil exploration but also take corporate social responsibilities for the development and progress of the area.
Peren is second after Changpang and Tsori oil fields in Wokha district, where after a gap of almost 20 years, Nagaland Chief Minister T R Zeliang officially launched the resumption of oil exploration on July 21.