State-run ONGC on Monday said that BP, which has been roped in as a technical services provider (TSP) for Mumbai High, will start work on increasing the production from the ageing oil and gas field.
The domestic exploration and production (E&P) major on Monday signed a contract under which BP will serve as the TSP for India’s largest offshore oil field.
“BP will assemble a team of technical experts to commence work by March 2025. In support of this initiative, both companies have already established a senior management team and a joint management team to ensure seamless project execution,” ONGC said.
ONGC will retain ownership and operational control of the field. Under the terms of the contract, BP will receive a fixed fee for a period of two years for its deployed personnel, followed by a service fee linked to incremental oil and gas production.
BP will work in close collaboration with ONGC to stabilise the field’s current production decline and restore it to a robust growth trajectory.
Leveraging its extensive experience in managing some of the world’s largest oil fields, BP will optimise oil recovery at Mumbai High by conducting comprehensive reviews of sub-surface models, implementing system optimisations, and enhancing reservoir management practices.
This partnership is anticipated to significantly boost domestic oil and gas production, thereby increasing revenue for ONGC and benefiting the people of India, while also yielding higher service fee returns for BP.
“While ONGC continues to retain the ownership of the field, this unique technology collaboration with BP’s expertise in managing complex mature reservoirs and implementing advanced recovery technologies and best operational practices will help in enhancing the production from this iconic field,” Oil Minister H S Puri said.
Oil Secretary, Pankaj Jain said the strategic engagement represents a critical step in leveraging global best practices and cutting-edge technologies to optimise production at Mumbai High.