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RIL, BP make new gas discovery off east coast

The discovery is situated 62 kilometres from the coast in the Cauvery Basin and is the second gas discovery in the block

Last Updated : Aug 23 2013 | 9:42 AM IST

Energy conglomerate Reliance Industries and British oil company BP Plc on Friday announced a new gas condensate discovery off the east coast of India in the Cauvery basin.

The discovery is situated 62 kilometres from the coast in the Cauvery Basin and is the second gas discovery in the block. Reliance is the operator of the block with a 70% stake and BP has a 30% share.