Question

Which is the largest petroleum producing state in india?

Answer 1

Answer:

Maharashtra is the largest crude oil producer in the country followed by Rajasthan and Assam.

Maharashtra (Bombay High)

Rajasthan (Barmer)

Assam (Digboi)

Explanation:

The total estimated crude oil reserves of 594.49 million tonnes (MT) in India. The largest reserves are found in the Western Offshore (40%), Mumbai, Maharashtra and Assam (27%).

If we talk about production of crude oil reserves by state/region:

1. Mumbai High 21,573 ('000 tonnes) 65.28 (% of India production)

2. Gujarat 6,042 ('000 tonnes) 18.28 (% of India production)

3. Assam 4,659 ('000 tonnes) 14.09 (% of India production)

4. Tamil Nadu 395 ('000 tonnes) 1.19(% of India production)

Answer 2

Answer:
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Assam