Abstract

Matar is one of the promising onland oil and gas field in South Cambay basin, lies in the eastern rising flank of Jambusar-Broach Tectonic block. Hazad sands of Middle Eocene age is an established play and major hydrocarbon producer in Jambusar-Broach Block, which remained the focus of exploration and development since its discovery. However, at the mature stage of exploration of Cambay Basin, thrust area of exploration lies in deeper and shallower plays apart from Hazad play. Ardol sands of upper Eocene age is an upcoming play which has been proved to be hydrocarbon bearing pay in Matar area. So far 26 wells were drilled in Matar Field out of which 13 wells yielded oil and gas.Presence of hydrocarbon in Ardol Pays of Matar area was established during the year 2012 by drilling A-13 well.