GENERAL10 Sept 2026
OALP deepwater bidding deadline extended by two months to November 15
The Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) has extended the deepwater and ultra-deepwater bidding deadline to November 15, from September 17. This applies to the 10th and 11th rounds of the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP). Onland and shallow-water bidding in both rounds has already closed. If you bid for oil and gas blocks, you get about two more months.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The DGH has pushed the deepwater and ultra-deepwater bid deadline for the 10th and 11th OALP rounds to November 15, replacing the earlier September 17 cut-off.
- Bidding for onland and shallow-water blocks under both rounds has already closed.
- The 10th round offers 13 blocks, and the 11th round offers five such blocks.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you plan to bid for these deepwater or ultra-deepwater blocks, check the DGH notice and get your papers ready early rather than waiting for another extension.
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