Abstract

Hydrocarbon exploration in Ramnad and Palk bay offshore in the Cauvery basin has been continuing for over a decade to understand and decipher areas of hydrocarbon entrapment ever since the first strike was made in 1990. More than 40 wells have been drilled so far, out of which 5 structures have been proved to be hydrocarbon bearing. Three wells drilled in the Palk bay offshore to chase the well