Abstract

Gas discovery in Khubal structure in 2009 from a Lower Bhuban Sand of Lower Miocene age was a great news in the exploration history of eastern part of Tripura Fold Belt. The paysand produced gas at @ 1,54,474 m3 /d through 8mm bean. After this discovery hopes are rekindled for the Geoscientists to step up exploration activities in eastern Tripura. This discovery is of great significance in eastern Tripura after a number of failures in structures like Hararganj, Langai, Lagntarai etc. There is an urgency in exploration/exploitation strategy due to ONGC