Question

According to petroleum and natural gas (amendment) rules, 2018, the definition of "petroleum" includes:

Answer 1

According to the gazette notification for the Petroleum and Natural Gas (Amendment) Rules, 2018, petroleum will now mean naturally occurring hydrocarbons, whether in the form of natural gas, in a liquid, viscous or solid form, or a mixture of these. It, however, does not include coal, lignite and helium occurring in association with petroleum or coal or shale, the notification said.