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11 September 2026

OALP deepwater bidding deadline extension

The extension of a bidding deadline is a routine administrative update that provides context on India's energy security policy and infrastructure development but lacks the significance to be a direct exam question.

1 min read Day 5 of 5 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) has extended the bidding deadline for deepwater and ultra-deepwater blocks under the 10th and 11th rounds of the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP).
  • The new deadline for bid submission is November 15, replacing the previous deadline of September 17.
  • The 10th OALP round was initiated in April 2023, and the 11th round was initiated in March 2024.
  • Bidding for onland and shallow-water blocks under the 10th and 11th rounds has concluded.

Part of a longer story

This is day 5 of 5 in Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration Initiatives, which has been running since 26 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) in enhancing India's energy security and reducing import dependency on crude oil. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
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Prelims

  1. Which organization is responsible for managing the bidding process for blocks under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP)?

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