Oilex has completed the Cambay-73 gas pipeline and tie in to the production facilities expected to be completed shortly.

The Cambay-73 oil and gas production facilities in Indian state of Gujarat have finished pre-commissioning and are now ready for commissioning and start-up.

Cambay-73 will supply gas to the low pressure gas market in the vicinity of the Cambay field and is expected to produce approx. 50-60boepd of gas and condensate.  The condensate will be separated at the field and trucked to a nearby refinery together with other Cambay crude oil produced.

Managing Director of Oilex, Ron Miller, said: “The commencement of gas production from the Cambay-73 facilities is a significant milestone for Oilex and marks the first step on the path to achieving positive cash flow from operations in India.  Oilex continues to deliver on its plan of production, near-term cashflow and reserves growth to create a sustainable business in the midst of a robust and supportive domestic market for petroleum energy.”