charter hire of 1 (one) no. anchor moored drillship or semi-submersible drilling unit along with equipment and marine logistics for drilling, testing and abandonment of exploratory well(s) in water depths up to 450 m with drilling depth capability up to minimum 5000 m in the east coast of india for a firm well (of approximate seven (07) months duration), with a provision for an optional well (of approximate seven (07) months duration).

Oil India Limited has invited bids for the charter hire of 1 (one) no. anchor moored drillship or semi-submersible drilling unit along with equipment and marine logistics for drilling, testing and abandonment of exploratory well(s) in water depths up to 450 m with drilling depth capability up to minimum 5000 m in the east coast of india for a firm well (of approximate seven (07) months duration), with a provision for an optional well (of approximate seven (07) months duration)., with an EMD of ₹8 Cr. Please refer to the tender document for project value details. Interested bidders can submit applications until 24 September 2026, with the technical opening scheduled for 24 September 2026.