1. Summary Information

 

 

Country

India

Company Name

ONGC VIDESH LIMITED

Principal Name 1

Mr. Sudhir Vasudeva

Status

Good

Principal Name 2

Mr. D.K. Sarraf

 

 

Registration #

55-004343

Street Address

6th Floor, Kailash, 26, K.G. Marg, New Delhi – 110001, India

Established Date

05.03.1965

SIC Code

--

Telephone#

91-11-23730368/ 41291100

Business Style 1

Exploration

Fax #

91-11-23730369/ 23721755

Business Style 2

--

Homepage

www.ongcvidesh.com

Product Name 1

Oil

# of employees

Not Available

Product Name 2

Oil gas

Paid up capital

Rs.10,000,000,000/-

Product Name 3

--

Shareholders

--

Banking

State Bank of India

Public Limited Corp.

No

Business Period

47 Years

IPO

No

International Ins.

-

Public Enterprise

No

Rating

A (68)

Related Company

Relation

Country

Company Name

CEO

Subsidiaries

--

ONGC Nile Ganga B.V., The Netherlands

 

--

Note

-

 

2. Summary Financial Statement

Balance Sheet as of

31.03.2011

(Unit: Indian Rs.)

Assets

Liabilities

Current Assets

39,726,250,000

Current Liabilities

16,069,140,000

Inventories

1,578,980,000

Long-term Liabilities

196,963,040,000 

Fixed Assets

36,628,690,000

Other Liabilities

17,960,820,000

Deferred Assets

0,000

Total Liabilities

 230,993,000,000

Invest& other Assets

233,718,150,000

Retained Earnings

70,659,070,000

 

 

Net Worth

80,659,070,000

Total Assets

311,652,070,000

Total Liab. & Equity

311,652,070,000

 Total Assets

(Previous Year)

284,984,790,000

 

 

P/L Statement as of

31.03.2011

(Unit: Indian Rs.)

Sales

55,682,630,000

Net Profit

21,424,600,000

Sales(Previous yr)

48,357,270,000

Net Profit(Prev.yr)

11,711,280,000

 

MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

07.02.2012

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

ONGC VIDESH LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

6th Floor, Kailash, 26, K.G. Marg, New Delhi - 110001

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2011

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

05.03.1965

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

55-004343

 

 

Capital Investment / Paid-up Capital :

Rs.10000.000 Millions

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U74899DL1965GOI004343

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

DELO01867F

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAACO1230F0

 

 

Legal Form :

A Closely Held Public Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Exploration and  Production of Oil and Gas Properties

 

 

No. of Employees :

Not Available

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A (68)

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

Fairly Large

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 322640000

 

 

Status :

Good 

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a wholly owned subsidiary of oil and natural gas corporation limited (ONGC) the flagship national oil company of India. It is an old and reputed company having fine track. Financial position appears to be sound. Trade relations are reported as fair. Business is active. Payments are reported to be regular and as per commitments.

 

The company can be considered good for business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions.

 

It can be regarded as a promising business partner in medium to long run.

 

NOTES :

Any query related to this report can be made on e-mail : infodept@mirainform.com while quoting report number, name and date.

 

ECGC Country Risk Classification List – September 30, 2011

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(30.06.2011)

Current Rating

(30.09.2011)

India

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

6th Floor, Kailash, 26, K.G. Marg, New Delhi – 110001, India

Tel. No.:

91-11-23730368/ 41291100

Fax No.:

91-11-23730369/ 23721755

E-Mail :

v_sreedher@ongcvidesh.in

contact@ongcvidesh.in

Website :

www.ongcvidesh.com

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

As on 31.03.2011

 

Name :

Mr. Sudhir Vasudeva

Designation :

Chairman

 

 

Name :

Mr. D.K. Sarraf

Designation :

Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. S P Garg

Designation :

Director (Finance)

 

 

Name :

Mr. Samarendra Roychaudhury

Designation :

Director (Operations)

 

 

Name :

Mr. Narendra K. Verma

Designation :

Director (Exploration)

 

 

Name :

Mr. Vivek Kumar

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rajesh Kumar Khullar

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Arun Ramanathan

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. A.K. Hazarika

Designation :

Special Invitee Director (Onshore), ONGC

 

 

Name :

Mr. U N Bose

Designation :

Special Invitee Director ( T and FS), ONGC

 

 

Name :

Mr. S.V. Rao

Designation :

Special Invitee Director (Exploration), ONGC

 

 

Name :

Mr. K S Jamestin

Designation :

Special Invitee Director, (HR), ONGC

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. V. Sreedher

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

 

Name :

Mr. D N Narasimha Raju

Designation :

Special Invitee Joint Secretary (E), MoP&NG

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

Not Available

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Exploration and  Production of Oil and Gas Properties

 

 

Products :

Product Description

Item Code No.

Crude Oil

27090000

Natural Gas

27112100

Natural Gasoline

27111900

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

As on 31.03.2011

 

Particulars

Unit

Actual Production

Crude Oil * @

Tonne

1738227

Gas*

000 M3

2664000

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

Not Available

 

 

Bankers :

State Bank of India

 

 

Facilities :

Unsecured Loan

As on

31.03.2011

(Rs. in

Millions)

As on

31.03.2010

(Rs. in

Millions)

Long Term

 

 

Indian Rupee Loans

 

 

From Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited

172786.160

162722.580

Foreign Currency Loans

 

 

Non-Recourse Deferred Credit

(In respect of Joint venture)

776.880

934.260

Non Convertible Redeemable Debenture*

23400.000

23400.000

Short Term

0.000

 

Commercial Papers

0.000

10900.000

Total

196963.040

197956.840

 

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Statutory and Auditors :

 

Name :

GSA and Associates

Chartered Accountant

 

 

Statutory and Auditors :

 

Name :

S. Mann and Company

Chartered Accountant

 

 

Subsidiaries :

  • ONGC Nile Ganga B.V., The Netherlands
  • ONGC Nile Ganga Cyprus Limited,Cyprus
  • ONGC Nile Ganga (San Cristobal) B.V. , The Netherlands
  • ONGC Campos Limiteda, Brazil
  • ONGC Do Brasil Explorancao Petrolifera Limiteda,Brazil
  • ONGC Caspian Eand P B.V., The Netherlands
  • ONGC Satpayev Eand P B.V., The Netherlands
  • ONGC Narmada Limited, Nigeria
  • ONGC Amazon Alakananda Limited, Bermuda
  • Jarpeno Limited, Cyprus
  • Imperial Energy Corporation Plc, UK*
  • Imperial Energy Limited, UK*
  • Rus Imperial Corporation plc, UK*
  • Imperial Energy Tomsk Limited, Cyprus
  • Imperial Energy (Cyprus) Limited, Cyprus
  • Imperial Energy Nord Limited, Cyprus
  • Imperial Energy Gas Limited, Cyprus
  • Nefsilius Holdings Limited, Cyprus
  • RK Imperial Energy Kostanai Limited, Cyprus
  • Imperial Frac Services ( Cyprus) Limited, Cyprus
  • Freshspring Investments Limited, Cyprus
  • Redcliffe Holdings Limited, Cyprus
  • San Agio Investments Limited, Cyprus
  • Imperial Energy Finance ( Jersey) Limited, Jersey*
  • Biancus Holdings Limited, Cyprus
  • Rus Imperial Limited, UK*
  • Imperial Energy Kostanai Limited, UK*
  • OOO Sibinterneft, Russian Federation
  • OOO Allianceneftegaz, Russian Federation
  • OOO Nord Imperial, Russian Federation
  • OOO Imperial Energy, Russian Federation
  • OOO Imperial Energy Tomsk Gas, Russian Federation
  • OOO Stratum, Russian Federation
  • OOO Imperial Frac Service, Russian Federation
  • OOO Imperial Trans Service, Russian Federation
  • OOO Rus Imperial Group, Russian Federation
  • Carabobo One AB, Sweden
  • Petro Carabobo Ganga B.V., the Netherlands

 

 

Joint Ventures:

  • Block 06.1 Project, Vietnam
  • Sakhalin-1 Project, Russia
  • Block 5A Project, Sudan
  • Block A-1 Project, Myanmar
  • Block A-3 Project, Myanmar
  • SHWE Offshore Pipeline Project, Myanmar
  • Farsi Block Project, Iran
  • Block XXIV Project, Syria
  • Block 25-29, 35 (Part) and  36 (Part), Cuba
  • Khartoum - Port Sudan Pipeline Project, Sudan
  • ONGC Mittal Energy Limited, Cyprus
  • Block RC-8, Colombia
  • Block RC-9, Colombia
  • Block RC-10, Colombia
  • Block SSJN-7, Colombia
  • Block CPO-5, Colombia

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

As on 31.03.2011

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

100000000

Equity Shares

Rs.100/- each

Rs.10000.000 millions

 

 

 

 

 

Issued, Subscribed and  Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

100000000

Equity Shares

(The entire share capital is held by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited and its nominees)

Rs.100/- each

Rs.10000.000 millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

10000.000

10000.000

10000.000

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves and  Surplus

70659.070

49485.410

49725.840

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

80659.070

59485.410

59725.840

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

0.000

0.000

0.000

2] Unsecured Loans

196963.040

197956.840

206790.130

TOTAL BORROWING

196963.040

197956.840

206790.130

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

3783.020

3786.090

3482.230

Liability For Abandonment Cost

13799.580

6868.800

7760.680

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

295204.710

268097.140

277758.880

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

36628.690

29830.510

34398.150

Capital work-in-progress

31696.370

30308.460

15541.440

 

 

 

 

Producing Properties

56707.850

45321.420

45851.880

Development and Exploratory Wells in Progress

7389.070

9442.670

7881.860

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

137924.860

138154.260

52812.460

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS and  ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

1578.980

1919.540

25.550

 

Sundry Debtors

5940.940

4307.900

1644.890

 

Cash and  Bank Balances

6170.910

5655.060

4839.520

 

Other Current Assets

226.670

20004.370

5431.020

 

Loans and  Advances

27387.730

40.600

125188.760

Total Current Assets

41305.230

31927.470

137129.740

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES and  PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Sundry Creditors

1519.130

1611.140

4428.060

 

Other Current Liabilities

14550.010

14925.690

11028.000

 

Provisions

378.220

350.820

400.590

Total Current Liabilities

16447.360

16887.650

15856.650

Net Current Assets

24857.870

15039.820

121273.090

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

295204.710

268097.140

277758.880

 

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

 

SALES

 

 

 

 

 

Income

55682.630

48357.270

62610.010

 

 

Other Income

2149.080

1381.060

1459.830

 

 

TOTAL                                    

57831.710

49738.330

64069.840

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

Production, Transportation, Selling and Distribution Expenditure

13035.760

12297.960

13928.210

 

 

Financing Costs & Foreign Exchange Fluctuation

2140.100

5452.260

6062.980

 

 

Provisions & Write-Offs (Net)

2593.340

1301.730

2877.700

 

 

Decrease/(increase) due to overlift/ underlift quantity

(283.320)

0.000

0.000

 

 

Adjustments relating to Prior Period (Net)

27.110

16.980

101.070

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) in Stocks

(2.020)

1.560

86.580

 

 

TOTAL                                    

17510.970

19070.490

23056.540

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION

40320.740

30667.840

41013.300

 

 

 

 

 

Less/ Add

DEPRECIATION/ AMORTISATION                    

14614.760

11727.540

15453.920

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX

25705.980

18940.300

25559.380

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TAX                                                                 

4281.380

7229.020

11132.580

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT AFTER TAX

21424.600

11711.280

14426.800

 

 

 

 

 

Add

PREVIOUS YEARS’ BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD

49163.190

39777.240

26793.120

 

 

 

 

 

Less

APPROPRIATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

Transfer to General Reserve

2142.460

1171.130

1442.680

 

 

Transfer to Debenture Redemption Reserve

4307.640

1154.200

0.000

 

BALANCE CARRIED TO THE B/S

64137.690

49163.190

39777.240

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

 

 

 

Export Sales

56017.350

49173.700

63409.400

 

 

Interest

501.870

613.410

114.160

 

 

Dividend

818.110

0.000

0.000

 

 

Others

1382.350

898.020

1209.940

 

TOTAL EARNINGS

58719.680

50685.130

64733.500

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share (Rs.)

214.25

117.11

144.27

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

PAT / Total Income

(%)

37.04

23.55

22.52

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

46.17

39.15

40.82

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

32.98

30.67

14.90

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.32

0.32

0.43

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

2.65

3.61

3.73

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

2.51

1.89

8.64

 

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

 

The Company has completed another successful year, which brought an overall growth in physical and financial performances. Major performance highlights of the year are as below:

 

• The Company’s consolidated production of Oil plus Oil-Equivalent Gas (O+OEG) increased from 8.870 MTOE in 2009-10 to 9.448 MMT in 2010- 11 registering an impressive growth of about 6.5%. This SUBJECT’s highest ever oil and gas production from its overseas assets.

 

• The Company’s proved reserves as on 1st April 2011 stood at 202.908 MTOE (O+OEG), which next to ONGC, is the second largest holding of proved oil and gas reserves by any Indian Company.

 

• The Company’s consolidated gross revenue was up by 21%, from ` 153,828 million during 2009-10 to ` 186,832 million during 2010-11.

 

• The Company’s consolidated net profit was up by 29%, from ` 20,896 million for the year 2009-10 to ` 26,905 million for the year 2010-11.

 

• The Company achieved an overall rating of “Excellent” in actual performance as compared to MOU parameters for the year 2009-10.

 

• The Company’s consolidated networth was ` 145,530 million as on 31st March, 2011 as against ` 116,449 million as on 31st March, 2010.

 

FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

NEW ACQUISITION

 

Satpayev Project

 

SUBJECT signed agreements with KazMunaiGas (KMG), the national oil company of Kazakhstan for acquisition of 25% participating interest in Satpayev exploration block on 16th April, 2011 at Astana, Kazakhstan in the presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and the President of Kazakhstan. This transaction marks the maiden entry of Subject in Kazakhstan hydrocarbon sector. Satpayevexploration block, located in the Kazakhstan sector of the Caspian Sea, covers an area of 1482 sq.km and is at a water depth of 6-8 mts. Satpayev is situated in close proximity to major discoveries in the North Caspian Sea. SUBJECT would carry KMG for its 75% share and therefore bear the entire 100% expenditure during the exploration and appraisal phase of the Project. The total estimated investment of Subject during the exploration and appraisal phase would be about USD 400 million. At present, Subject and KMG are jointly working towards obtaining the Amendment to the E and P contract from Ministry of Oil and Gas for the participation of SUBJECT in the E and P contract.

 

EXISTING PROJECTS

 

Block 06.1, Vietnam

 

Block 06.1 is an offshore Block located 370 km South–East of Vung Tau on the southern Vietnamese coast with an area of 955 sq km. The exploration License for Block 06.1 was acquired by The Company in 1988; later British Petroleum and Petro Vietnam were farmed in as partners. The Company with 45% PI, British Petroleum (Operator) with 35% PI and Petro Vietnam, a Vietnamese Government-owned entity with 20% PI, have developed the Lan Tay field in the Block. The field started commercial production in January, 2003. During 2010- 11, The Company’s share of production from the project was 2.249 BCM of gas and 0.038 MMT of condensate as compared to 1.967 BCM of gas and 0.042 MMT of condensate during 2009-10. Lan Do field in Block is presently under development with production expected in 2012. The Company’s share of the development expenditure was approx. USD 244 million till 31st March, 2011. BP is in the process of transferring its full Participating Interest and Operatorship to TNK-Vietnam. All legal documents and Novation Agreements have been signed by the partners for effecting the transfer of BP’s PI and Operatorship to TNK-Vietnam. Petro Vietnam has applied to Ministry of Investment and Trade (MOIT), Vietnam for affecting the said transfer.

 

Sakhalin-1, Russia:

 

Sakhalin-1 is a large oil and gas field in Far East Offshore in Russia, spread over an area of approx. 1,146 sq km.

The Company acquired stake in the field in July, 2001. The Company holds 20% PI in the field; Exxon Neftegas Limited, a subsidiary of Exxon-Mobil, as Operator, holds 30% PI; Sodeco, a consortium of Japanese companies holds 30% PI and balance 20% PI is held by two subsidiaries of Rosneft, the Russian Government entities. The Company’s maximum net cash sink for investment in this project was approved at USD 1,556 million (excluding carry finance). With the start of exports of Sakhalin -1 crude oil, the project started to generate positive cash flow from September, 2006. During 2010- 11, The Company’s share of production from the project was 1.474 MMT of oil and 0.415 BCM of gas during 2010-11 as compared to 1.532 MMT of oil and 0.390 BCM of gas during 2009 10.

 

Exploration Block-8, Iraq

 

The Company is the sole licensee of Block-8, a large on land exploration Block in Western Desert, Iraq spread over 10,500 sq km. The Exploration and Development Contract (EDC) for the Block was signed on 28th November, 2000. The contract was ratified by the Government of Iraq on 22nd April, 2001 and was effective from 15th May, 2001. Though, the work relating to archival, reprocessing and interpretation of the existing seismic data was completed, The Company notified the force majeure situation to the Ministry of Oil, Iraq in April, 2003 due to prevailing conditions in Iraq. In 2008, The Company was informed that Government of Iraq had decided to re-negotiate the Block-8 contract in line with the provisions of the new oil and gas law which is expected to be promulgated soon. Accordingly, Block-8 contract is being renegotiated with the Government of Iraq. The Company has invested approx. USD 2 million till 31st March, 2011 in the project.

 

Blocks A-1 and A-3, Myanmar

 

Block A-1 presently extends over an area of 2,129 sq. km of Rakhine Coast in Arakan offshore in North- Western Myanmar. The Company acquired 20% PI in the Block in April, 2002. Besides The Company’s stake in the Block, GAIL (India) Limited held 10% PI, Daewoo International Corporation of Korea as the operator held 60% PI and KOGAS of Korea held the balance 10% PI till 30th July 2010. Commercial quantity of natural gas has been discovered in two fields, Shwe and Shwe Phyu, in the Block. The Shwe and Shwe Phyu field appraisals have been completed by the consortium and the Initially In-Place reserves certified by an independent firm for the Shwe and Shwe Phyu gas fields are 3.83 TCF. So far, a total of 16 wells have been drilled in the block, out of which 9 wells have been gas bearing. Block A-3, the adjacent block of Block A-1, covers presently an area of 3441 sq km with bathymetry up to 1,500 meters in the Rakhine offshore. The Company acquired 20% PI in the Block on 24th march 2006. The other partners in the Block are Daewoo International Corporation as the operator with 60% PI, GAIL and KOGAS with 10% PI each. These PI were held by the partners till 30th July 2010. So far six exploratory wells were drilled in this Block out of which three are gas bearing. Commercial quantity of natural gas has been discovered from Mya Gas Field. The initially in-place reserves certified by an independent firm for the Mya Gas field are 1.52 TCF.

 

Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE), the State Company of Myanmar had back-in rights of 15% in Blocks A-1 and A-3 which they have already exercised on 30th July, 2010. All the partners of Blocks A1 and A3 have proportionately ceded their stakes and their reduced PIs are: 51% held by Daewoo, 17% held by SUBJECT and 8.5% each by GAIL and KOGAS. Both A-1 and A-3 Blocks are currently under combined development with effect from 1st November 2009. A joint Field Development Plan prepared for Blocks A-1 and A-3 comprising of Shwe, Shwe Phyu and Mya gas fields has been approved by Consortium Partners. Execution of Development plan through Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning (EPCIC) contract is in progress. Presently the detailed engineering and the procurement is nearing completion and the construction works (fabrication works in the Yards) are in progress. The drilling of subsea wells in Mya (North) has also commenced in February 2011 with envisaged completion in 2011. Gas production from these fields is expected to commence in mid-2013.

 

SUBJECT is participating in the complete hydrocarbon exploration, production and transportation chain comprising combined Upstream Field development of A-1 and A-3 Blocks, Offshore Pipeline Unincorporated JV and Onshore Pipeline Incorporated Company. The Company’s share of investment was USD 91.82 million and USD 67.90 million for Block A-1 and A-3 respectively till 31st March, 2011.

 

Shwe Offshore Mid-Stream Project, Myanmar

 

SUBJECT is participating in the Offshore mid-stream project with a participating interest of 20%. The other partners are Daewoo (Operator) having PI of 60%, GAIL and KOGAS having PI of 10% each. Government of Myanmar has got participation right of 15 % in this project which it exercised on 30th July 2010 in favor of Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE). Following this all the partners have proportionately ceded their stakes and their reduced PIs are: 51% held by Daewoo, 17% held by SUBJECT and 8.5% each by GAIL and KOGAS. The project as a part of the combined development of A-1 and A-3 blocks is in progress through an EPCIC contract and includes construction of offshore pipeline of 110 Km X 32” from Shwe Offshore Platform to land fall point at Ramree Island, onshore gas terminal, supply base and jetty. This project has been approved by Government of India in March 2010. The Project is scheduled to be completed by March 2013. The Company’s share of investment is USD 9.96 million till 31st March, 2011.

 

Onshore Gas Transportation Pipeline, Myanmar

 

Subject is participating in the Onshore Gas Pipeline Transportation project under construction through an incorporated joint venture Company in which The company stake is 8.347%. The Onshore Pipeline Company was formed and registered in Hong Kongon 25TH June 2010 as South-East Asia Gas Pipeline Company Limited (SEAGP). The shareholding of other partners is CNPC-South-East Asia Pipeline Company Limited (SEAP), China-50.9%, Daewoo-25.041%, MOGE, Myanmar-7.365 %, GAIL and KOGAS-4.1735% each. The Company will lay an on-land pipeline of 793 Km X 40” from land fall point at Ramree Island to Ruilli at Myanmar-China border. To achieve the first gas from Shwe Gas Development Project in mid-2013, the onshore pipeline project is scheduled to be completed by March 2013. The detailed route survey, detailed engineering for the pipeline and the Procurement and Contracting of long lead items and services are nearing completion. The construction of critical crossings of pipeline has begun and construction of main pipeline will commence in 2 half of 2011. The Company’s share of investment was USD 19.33 million till 31st March, 2011The Company’s share in the Combined Development of Blocks A-1 and A-3 including Offshore Mid-stream project and Onshore Gas Transportation pipeline is estimated at about USD 880.61 million.

 

Farsi Offshore Exploration Block, Iran

 

Farsi is an Offshore exploration Block spread over 3,500 sq. km in Persian Gulf Iran with a water depth of 20- 90 meters. The contract for the Block was signed on 25th December, 2002. The Company holds 40% PI as operator and the remaining PI is held by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (40% PI) and Oil India Limited (20% PI). Pursuant to the discovery of gas made by the Consortium led by The Company, it had submitted a commerciality report to National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Iran on 23rd December, 2007. NIOC Board of Directorate approved the Commerciality of the Farzad ‘B’ area on 18th August 2008. The Master Development Plan(MDP) for the Farzad ‘B’ Gas Field is under finalisation. The Company’s share of investment was about USD 36.07 million till 31st March, 2011.

 

Exploration Block NC-189, Libya

 

The Company acquired a 49% stake in the on land Block NC-189 measuring 2,088 sq. km located in west-central part of the Sirte Basin in Libya in June, 2003. Turkish Petroleum Overseas Company (TPOC), a subsidiary of National Oil Company of Turkey, held the remaining 51% PI with operatorship in the block. Three exploratory well were drilled in this Block and all the wells were plugged and abandoned as dry wells. The Company decided to relinquish the Block at the end of the exploration period on 11th December, 2009. The well B1-NC-189 could not be drilled to the target depth of 16000 feet and NOC, Libya has not accepted the well as a completed well. The Consortium has paid USD 4.00 Million in which the Company’s share at 49% is USD 1.96 million (` 88.20 Million) towards the minimum commitment amount for the well. Due to unrest in Libya, the formal communication from NOC towards relinquishment of the Block is still awaited.

 

Block-XXIV, Syria

 

Block-XXIV currently measuring about 1927 sq km is an on-land Block located in the central eastern part of Syria. The Contract for ‘Exploration, Development and Production of Petroleum’ in the Block was signed on 15th January, 2004 and was effective from 29th May, 2004. The Company holds 60% PI in the Block with IPR Mediterranean Exploration Ltd. (Operator) and Tri Ocean Mediterranean holding 25% and 15% PI respectively. The final extension of the exploration period for the block is to expire on 28th September, 2011. The Physical as well as financial commitments of the Minimum Work Programme for the Exploration period in respect of the block have been fulfilled. Six wells namely, Romman-1, North Kasra-1, Rashid-1, Abu Khasab-1, Abu Khasab-2 and South Abu Khasab-1 have been drilled in the block. Among these wells, Rashid-1, Abu Khasab-1, Abu Khasab-2 is discovery wells. The well South Abu Khasab-1 is tested oil on artificial lift for which conclusive testing is planned in 2011-12. The discoveries in Rashid and Abu Khasab wells have resulted in accretion of 3.672 MMTOE 3P reserves for the company. Based on the discoveries in Rashid-1, Abu Khasab-1 and Abu Khasab-2, the Syrian Government has granted Development rights in two areas viz., ‘Abu Khasab’ and ‘Rashid’ fields to the consortium for development and production. As per the terms of the Contract, an operating company, Al Rashid Petroleum Company (RPC) has been formed to oversee the Development and Production related activities in the area under Block-XXIV Contract. Two existing wells, Rashid-1 and Kasra-101 in Rashid field have been put on extended production testing. The extended production testing is also planned for Abu Khasab-1, Abu Khasab-2 wells of Abu Khasab field in 2011-12 to collect reservoir data for preparation of detailed Field Development Plan. Further exploratory efforts are in progress to assess the potential of the block in an optimum manner. Two exploratory wells are currently under drilling and in addition, four firm and a few contingent wells have also been planned for drilling before the expiry of Exploration period in Sept 2011. New discoveries resulting from the ongoing exploration program will allow the consortium to consolidate ‘development areas’ in the block. The Company has invested about USD 44 Million till 31st March, 2011 in the block.

 

Block 5A, Sudan

 

Block 5A is located in the prolific Muglad basin in Sudan and spread over an area of about 20,917 sq km. The Company acquired stake in the Block from OMV Aktiengesellschaft, Austria on 12th May, 2004. The Company holds 24.125% PI in the Block along with Malaysian National Oil Company, Petronas (67.875% PI) and Sudanese Government Company, Sudapet (8% PI). The Block is operated by White Nile Petroleum Operating Company (WNPOC) a consortium of Petronas and Sudapet. TharJath, Mala and Mala Satellites fields have been put on production in Block 5A. Further, extensive exploration work is on-going in the Block. The Company’s share of oil production from the project was 0.226 MMT for 2010-11 as compared to 0.247 MMT for the year 2009-10. The Company incurred a cumulative capital expenditure of approx. USD 428 million till 31st March, 2011.

 

North Ramadan Block, Egypt

 

North Ramadan Block (Block 6) is an Offshore Block located in the Gulf of Suez with an area of about 290 sq km. The contract for the Block was signed on 8th August, 2005. The Company held 70% PI in the Block with the remaining 30% PI held by IPR Energy Red Sea Inc. The consortium had made a discovery with oil in two of the three wells drilled in the Block. Permission for entering into 1st Extension of initial Exploration Phase effective from 8th February, 2009 till 7th August, 2010 with mandatory relinquishment of 30% of block area was granted by EGPC. The G and G studies based on reprocessing of vintage seismic surveys and merging with 3D seismic volume were carried out during the extension period. However, a suitable prospect for further drilling did not emerge in the block and earlier discovered volumes were found inadequate for commercial development. Considering the same, Subject along with consortium partner, has relinquished the block after the exploration period ended on 7th August, 2010. The Company has written off investments of about Rs.1260 million in the project.

 

Block 81-1, Libya

 

Block 81-1 measuring 1,809 sq km is an onshore exploration Block located in Ghadames Basin in southwest Libya. The Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (EPSA) for the Block is effective from 10th December 2005. The Company holds 100% PI with operatorship in the Block. The acquisition, processing and interpretation of 811 LKM 2D and 502 Sq. Km. 3D seismic data have been completed. The Interpretation of Geo scientific data of Block 81-1, Libya was carried out at G and G centre of Subject at New Delhi. Based on the study, some leads were identified but unfortunately none could be matured for drilling. On the recommendation of Management Committee, the seismic data was reprocessed at GEOPIC, ONGC Dehradun and the analysis brought out three small subtle features in 3D area and a marginal prospect in 2 D areas. In spite of best efforts a drillable prospect did not emerge due to high risk and marginal nature of the prospects. The Company has relinquished the Block at the end of the first phase of exploration which ended on 9th December, 2010. Payment of USD 4 Million (` 180.52 Million) was made in FY 2010-11 towards the Company’s unfulfilled commitment of drilling one well in the Block to the National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya. The relinquishment formalities of the block have been completed and the formal letter of relinquishment is awaited from NOC, Libya.

 

Blocks 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 36, Cuba

 

Blocks 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 35A and 36 are deep water offshore exploration Blocks located in Cuba’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) with an area of approx 11,231 sq km. The agreement for acquisition of 30% PI in the Blocks from Repsol-YPF of Spain was signed on 23rd May, 2006. The other partners in the Blocks are Repsol-YPF with 40% PI as operator and Statoil Oil and Gas AS with 30% PI. The consortium is in fourth exploration period having commitment of drilling of two wells. The Company’s share of investment in these blocks was approx. USD 26.76 million till 31st March, 2011.

 

Block 128, Vietnam

 

Block 128 is an offshore deepwater Block, located at water depth of more than 400 metres with 7,058 sq km area in Vietnam. The PSC for the Block was signed on 24th May, 2006. The Company holds 100% PI in the Block with Operatorship. 1650 sq km of 3D seismic data was acquired and interpreted in the Block by the company and location for drilling of exploration well was identified. Drilling rig was deployed on the location in September 2009; however, the well could not be drilled with the rig as it had difficulty in anchoring at the location due to hard sea bed. The drilling activity was terminated and it is planned that the location shall be drilled in 2012 subjected to successful field testing of anchors. The Company has invested approx. USD 46 million till 31st March, 2011.

 

Block 34 and 35, Cuba

 

Blocks 34 and 35 are deep water offshore exploration Blocks located in Cuba’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) with an area of approx. 4,300 sq km. The PSC for the Blocks was signed on 10th September, 2006. The Company holds 100% PI in the Blocks with Operatorship. Acquisition, processing and interpretation of 2D and 3D seismic data have been completed. The Company has invested approx. USD 42.99 Million till 31st March, 2011.

 

Contract Area 43, Libya

 

The Contract Area 43 located in Cyrenaica Offshore basin in the Mediterranean sea consists of four blocks spread over an area of 7,449 Sq. Km. The Block boundaries extend from the coastline to the water depth of about 2,200 meters. The Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (EPSA) for the Block was signed on 5th March, 2007. The Company holds 100% PI in the Contract Area with operatorship. The acquisition and processing of 1011 LKM 2D and 4000 Sq. Km. 3D seismic data has been completed. The interpretation of Geo scientific data is in progress at G and G centre of SUBJECT at New Delhi. Due to current unrest in Libya, Force Majeure notice with effect from 26th February, 2011 has been served to NOC, Libya and the operations at Libya have been suspended by the Company. The Company has invested USD 39.17 million in the Contract Area 43 till 31st March, 2011.

 

Pipeline Project, Sudan

 

The Company (90% PI), along with Oil India Limited(10% PI), had financed and constructed a 12”, 741-km multi product pipeline from Khartoum refinery to Port Sudan at a base lump sum price of USD 194 million. The pipeline was handed over to Govt. of Sudan (GOS) in October, 2005. The lease amount is payable to the Company in 18 equal half yearly instalments effective form December 2005. Eleven half-yearly repayments due till December, 2010 have been received by the company from GOS. M/s Dodsal, the EPC contractor has invoked arbitration against SUBJECT staking claim of USD 28.70 million plus interest and cost towards alleged additional work carried out in the project. The arbitral proceedings in the matter between SUBJECT and Dodsal are currently in progress. The company in turn has given a pre-arbitral notice to Ministry of Justice, Government of Sudan.

 

Block NEMED, Egypt

 

The Company acquired 33% Participating Interest (PI) in the North East Mediterranean Deep water Concession (NEMED), in Egypt Mediterranean Sea. The acquisition was completed on 23rd June, 2007 with effective date of PI holding as 1st October, 2006. Shell was Operator of the, block and held PI of 51% and Petronas held the remaining PI of 16%. The third and final phase of exploration period for the Block ended in March 2011. Four wells were drilled in the second exploration phase out of which two wells were hydrocarbon bearing and two wells were dry. The discovered volume of Gas Initially in Place (GIIP) has been estimated to be approx. 1.407 TCF. The Operator has explored various feasibility options for development of the discovered gas. On conclusion of these studies, Shell the Operator of NEMed had recommended that: (a) Development lease application is not to be submitted for the discoveries in NEMed as the discovered volumes are inadequate for a feasible commercial development; (b) No further exploration or appraisal activities to be conducted in the Concession; (c) The NEMed Concession be relinquished at the end of the third and final exploration period in March 2011. The Company carried out an independent in house study which also concluded that a feasible development of the project is not commercially viable due to inadequate volumes of discovered gas. This has been further impacted by the worldwide gas prices which have undergone significant downturn. The Company has relinquished the Block at the end of the final phase of exploration period which ended on 16th March 2011. The Company has written off exploration costs of ` 2,816.99 million and carry finance amounting to ` 6,156.23 million during the year 2010-11. 5.17 Blocks RC-8, RC-9 and RC-10, Colombia: The Company acquired exploration blocks RC–8, RC-9 and RC 10 in deepwater offshore Colombia on 18th September, 2007. In Block RC-8, The Company as operator holds 40% PI with Ecopetrol and Petrobras holding 40% and 20% PI respectively. In Blocks RC-9 and RC-10, The Company and Ecopetrol hold 50% PI each with The Company as Operator in RC-10 block and Ecopetrol as Operator in RC-9 block. The contracts for the Blocks were signed on 30th November, 2007. The blocks RC–8, RC-9 and RC-10 extend over an area of 2,770 sq km, 2,120 sq km and 2,680 sq km respectively with water depths of 70 to 1,500 meters in offshore Colombia. The acquisition, processing and interpretation of 2568 LKM and 3750 LKM of 2D seismic data has been completed for RC-8 and RC-10 blocks respectively. 3D Seismic data acquisition is being planned in both the blocks. Further the acquisition, processing and interpretation of 720 Sq.km 3D seismic data has been completed in RC-9 block and the drilling location is being firmed up. The Company’s share of investment in these blocks was approx. USD 8.8 million till 31st March, 2011.

 

Blocks AD-2, AD-3 and AD-9, Myanmar

 

The Company acquired three offshore deepwater exploration Blocks i.e. AD-2, AD-3 and AD-9 on 23rd September, 2007 in Myanmar. The Company is the operator with 100% PI in all the three Blocks. The Blocks have been awarded on the basis of mutual understanding and cooperation between India and Myanmar in the hydrocarbon sector. The blocks AD-2, AD-3 and AD-9 extend over an area of 8,100 sq km, 9,900 sq km and 7,800 sq km respectively with water depths ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 meters in the Rakhine Coast in Myanmar.

 

The exploration period spread over four phases extends to 5 years for AD-2; and 7 years for AD-3 and AD-9. 2D Seismic and G-M data acquisition and processing have been completed. During the year, the Company completed the reprocessing of 2,677 LKM of 2D data and made a complete reassessment of hydrocarbon potential of these blocks. The blocks are found to be high risk with uncertain rewards and after due consideration the Company has relinquished the Blocks at the end of the First Exploration Period in case of AD-2 and after Study Period in blocks AD-3 and AD-9 which ended on22nd December, 2010. The Company has written off the acquisition cost of the block AD-2 amounting to ` 392.70 million.

 

Blocks SSJN-7 and CPO-5, Colombia

 

The Company participated in the Bidding Round 2008 in Colombia during 2008-09 and was awarded two Blocks i.e. SSJN-7 with 50% PI and CPO-5 with 100% PI. The Block SSJN-7 is operated by Pacific Stratus Energy, Colombia with 50% PI. The Block CPO-5 is operated by The Company. The concession contract for the Blocks SSJN-7 and CPO-5 were signed on 24th December, 2008 and 26th December, 2008 respectively. The Company farmed out 30% PI in Block CPO-5 to share the exploration risk and Joint Operating Agreement was signed between SUBJECT and M/s Petrodorado South America S.A on 2nd June 2010. Both the blocks are currently under exploration Phase and Interpretation of seismic data is being carried out to identify the drillable location. The Company’s share of investment was USD 0.73 million and USD 19.04 million for Blocks SSJN-7 and CPO-5 respectively till 31st March, 2011.

 

SUBSIDIARIES

 

ONGC NILE GANGA BV (ONGBV)

 

Greater Nile Oil Project (GNOP), Sudan

 

Greater Nile Oil Project (GNOP), Sudan is located in the Muglad Basin, around 700 km South-West of the Capital

Khartoum and consists of on land blocks 1, 2 and 4 spread over 49,500 sq km. The Company holds 25% stake in the project through its subsidiary ONGC Nile Ganga BV (ONGBV) which was acquired on 12th March, 2003. Other partners in this project are China National Petroleum Corporation (40% PI), Petronas Carigali Overseas Sdn Berhad, a subsidiary of the Malaysian National Oil Company, Petronas (30% PI) and Sudapet, the National Oil Company of Sudan (5% PI). ONGBV’s share in oil production from GNOP was 1.801 MMT during 2010-11 as compared to 2.126 MMT during 2009-10. The downstream asset of the project consist of Crude Oil Transportation System of 1504 Km pipeline (28”) from the field in Heglig to Port Sudan. A dispute had arisen between foreign partners and GOS as to the interpretation of the Crude Oil Transportation Agreement for the date of transfer of ownership of the transportation system to GOS. As per a “Settlement Agreement” between Govt. of Sudan and Foreign Partners concluded in December 2010, 70% of the ownership of GNOP Crude Oil Pipeline transportation system got transferred to Govt. of Sudan (GOS) w.e.f. 1st Oct. 2006. However, SUBJECT transferred only 55% of its ownership in the downstream asset and the company PI in downstream would be 11.25% effective from 1st October 2006. Based on a referendum, South Sudan has been separated as an independent country from 9th July 2011. The upstream assets of GNOP straddle between the borders of North and South Sudan, whereas the major processing facilities and Transportation system including the export terminal are located in North Sudan. The foreign partners of the project are negotiating with both the Governments for the smooth running of the project and uninterrupted production.

 

Al Furat Project, Syria

 

ONGC Nile Ganga BV (ONGBV) and Fulin Investments Sarl, a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Company International (CNPCI), hold 33.33% to 37.5% PI in four Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) comprising 36 producing fields in Syria. The acquisition was completed on 31st January, 2006 which was effective from 1st July, 2005. The project is being managed through a Dutch joint venture company, named Himalaya Energy Syria B.V. (HESBV), wherein ONGBV and Fulin Investments Sarl, hold 50% shareholding each. Syria business of ONGBV is structured as separate class business (Class C shares). ONGBV (Class C business) has been funded by The Company and OMEL, in the ratio of 55:45. The Company had advanced approx. USD 223 million towards cost of acquisition, about 55% of which had been returned by ONGBV to SUBJECT and OMEL. In respect of balance amount advanced by The Company and OMEL, on 4th April, 2008, ONGBV had issued 26,000 Class C ordinary Shares i.e. 14,300 shares to The Company and 11,700 shares to OMEL of face value Euro 1 per share at issue price of Euro 4,000 per share for aggregate issue consideration of Euro 104 million. At the time of Class C share issue, OMEL held 13.07% share in ONGBV through Class C ordinary Shares which are entitled only and exclusively to the results of the business relating to Al Furat Project, Syria. ONGBV has subsequently repurchased 24,400 class C shares in 4 tranches in January, March, June 2009 and March 2010 and the current holding of OMEL in ONGBV is 1.11%. The fields are operated by Al Furat Petroleum Company (AFPC), jointly owned by Syrian Petroleum Company (50%), the National Oil Company of Syria, Shell Syria Petroleum Development Company (31.25%) and HESBV (18.75%). Subject’s share in the oil and OEG production was 0.662 MMT during 2010-11 as compared to 0.718 MMT during 2009-10.

 

Block BC-10, Brazil

 

Block BC-10 is a deepwater offshore Block located in the Campos Basin approximately 120 km South-West from the city of Vitoria off the coast of Brazil with a water depth of around 1800 meters spread over 600 sq km. ONGBV acquired 15% PI in the project on 25th April, 2006 through its wholly owned subsidiary ONGC Campos Ltda. Other partners in the Block are Shell with 50% PI as operator and Petrobras with 35% PI. Subject’s net maximum cash sink for investment in this project was approved at USD 548 million. The Phase-1 of the Block has been developed using sub-sea wells which connects via sub-sea manifolds, flow lines, and risers to a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading Vessel (FPSO). Drilling of 11 wells planned for phase-1 has been completed and 9 producers and 1 gas injector wells are put on production. The oil production from the project commenced on 12th July 2009 The Company’s share of oil and gas production was 0.573 MMT and 0.013 BCM respectively during 2010-11 as compared to oil production of 0.192 MMT during 2009-10.

 

Blocks BM-S-73 and Block BM-ES-42, Brazil

 

ONGBV holds 43.5% PI and 100% PI in the deepwater offshore Blocks BM-S-73 and BM-ES-42 respectively in Brazil through its wholly owned subsidiary ONGC Campos Ltda. Petrobras and Ecopetrol holding 43.5% and 13% respectively in Block BM-S-73. The blocks BM-S-73 and BM-ES-42 are spread over an area of 160 sq km and 725 sq km respectively with water depths of around 200 meters and 1,500 meters respectively. 3D Seismic data acquisition, processing and G and G study completed and drilling is in progress in BM-S-73 Block. Seismic data acquisition and PSTM processing and G and G studies of PSTM data have been completed and PSDM is in progress in BM-ES-42 block. The Company has invested USD 42 million and USD 25 million for Block BM-S-73 and BM-ES-42 respectively till 31st March 2011.

 

San Cristobal Project, Venezuela

 

The Company signed an agreement with Corporation Venezolana Del Petroleum S.A. (CVP) on 8th April, 2008 and acquired 40% Participating Interest (PI) in San Cristobal Project, Venezuela. San Cristobal project covers an area of 160.18 Sq. Km in the Zuata Subdivision of proliferous Orinoco Heavy Oil belt in Venezuela. The project is operated jointly by Subject and PDVSA. The JV Company has been named “Petrolera IndoVenezolana SA” (PIVSA). CVP, a subsidiary of PDVSA holds 60% equity in JVC and SUBJECT holds 40% equity through ONGC Nile Ganga (San Cristobal0029 BV, a wholly owned subsidiary of ONGC Nile Ganga B.V. SUBJECT’s share in the oil production was 0.757 MMT in 2010-11 as compared to 0.704 MMT during 2009-10. The Company has invested approx. USD 191 Million till 31st March, 2011 in the project

 

Blocks BM-SEAL-4 and BM-BAR-1, Brazil

 

The Company acquired PI in exploration blocks BMSEAL- 4 and BM-BAR-1 in Brazil in August 2008 through ONGC Campos Limitada, a wholly owned subsidiary of ONGC Nile Ganga B.V. The Company holds 25% PI in Block BM-SEAL 4 and Block BM-BAR-1 with Petrobras (Operator) holding remaining 75% PI. The projects are currently under exploration Phase. The Company’s share of investment was approx. USD 3 million and USD 53 million for Block BM-SEAL-4 and BM-BAR-1 respectively till 31st March 2011.

 

Block BM-S-74, Brazil

 

OCL holds 43.5% PI in BM-S-74 Brazil offshore block covering an area of 165.4 sq km. Other partners in the block are Petrobras and Ecopetrol with 43.5% and 13%PI respectively. Petrobras is the operator of the block. Seismic data acquisition, processing and GandG studies have been completed and one exploratory well is planned to be drilled in 2011. Further ONGC Nile Ganga (Cyprus) Limited has been incorporated for financing of The Company’s share of investment in Nigerian Blocks of OMEL.

 

ONGC Narmada Limited – Wholly owned

 

SUBSIDIARY

 

Block-2, Nigeria-Săo Tomé and Principe, JDZ

 

Block-2 is a deep water exploration Block located in Nigeria-Săo Tomé and Principe Joint Development Zone (JDZ) with an area of approx. 1,034 sq km. ONGC Narmada Limited (ONL), Company’s 100% subsidiary incorporated in Nigeria, holds 13.5% PI in the Block. Other partners in the Block include Sinopec (28.67% PI), Addex Petroleum (14.33% PI), ERHC Energy Inc. (22% PI), Equator Exploration (9% PI), Amber (5% PI), Foby (5% PI) and A and Hatman (2.5% PI) with Sinopec as the operator. Operator has acquired license of 3D seismic data and interpreted the data. Based on the same, a well was drilled in 2009. Though the well showed presence of hydrocarbons, the volumes were inadequate to warrant a commercial development. SUBJECT has communicated its intention of not continuing on the block to the Operator and Joint Development Authority (JDA) of Joint Development Zone Nigeria-Sao Tome and Principe as the development of the project is not commercially viable. ONL’s share of investment, inclusive of the carry obligations to A and Hatman, till March, 2011 was approximately USD 25 million, which has been written off.

 

ONGC AMAZON ALAKNANDA LIMITED – WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY

 

Mansarovar Energy Project, Colombia

 

Mansarovar Energy Colombia Limited (MECL), Colombia is a 50:50 joint venture comprising a wholly owned subsidiary of The Company i.e. ONGC Amazon Alaknanda Limited (OAAL) and a subsidiary of Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Corporation (SIPC) MECL's assets constitute a 100% interest in Velasquez fee mineral property and a 50% interest in the Nare Association contracts where the Colombian national oil company, Ecopetrol S.A. holds the remaining 50%. MECL also owns 100% of the Velasquez-Galan pipeline, which runs 189 km from the Velasquez property to Ecopetrol's Barrancabermeja refinery. MECL had acquired Omimex de Colombia Limited. ("Omimex”) from Texas based Omimex Resources, Inc. on 20th September, 2006 with effective date of 1st April, 2006. The Company had invested USD 437.50 million towards cost of acquisition out of which MECL has repaid USD 25 Million during the year. The Company’s share of oil production was 0.468 MMT during 2010-11 as compared to 0.409 MMT during 2009-10.

 

JARPENO LIMITED – WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY

 

Imperial Energy

 

The company acquired Imperial Energy Corporation Plc., an independent upstream oil Exploration and Production Company having its main activities in the Tomsk region of Western Siberia, Russia on 13th January, 2009 at a total cost of USD 2.1 billion. Imperial’s interests comprise of seven blocks in the Tomsk region i.e. Block 69, 70, 74, 77, 80, 85 and 86 with a total licensed area of approximately 16,800 square kilometres. The Production licenses were granted to the Company during 2005 to 2008 and are valid till 2028 to 2031. As on 1st April 2011, Subject’s share of 2P reserves in the project was 110.894 MMT (O+OEG). The post-acquisition developmental plans of Imperial Energy, which included the drilling of 76 wells and construction of facilities, has resulted in the ramping up of its oil production to above 18,500 bopd in June 2011 from around 6,000 bopd at the time of acquisition. On the exploratory front, a total of 21 exploratory/ appraisal wells have been drilled since 2009 till May 2011, while seven more wells are planned to be drilled during 2011. Further 165 sq.km of 3D seismic data and 1650 lkm of 2D seismic data was acquired, processed and interpreted. In 2011, 65 sq.km 3D seismic and 766 lkm 2D seismic data has been acquired and is currently under processing. The exploratory campaign also focused on extensive GandG studies by internationally reputed external agencies to develop and study the exploration/exploitation models and recommend new techniques for exploitation. The exploration efforts have resulted in the discovery of three new fields, extension of two currently producing oilfields, up gradation of reserves from 3P to 2P in one of the oilfields and addition of several new pay zones to existing fields. Subject’s share in the oil production was 0.770 MMT during 2010-11 as against 0.543MMT during 2009-10. The Company has invested approx. USD 2,449 million till 31st March 2011 in the project.

 

CARABOBO ONE AB – WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY

 

Carabobo-1 Project

 

The Company along Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC), Oil India Limited (OIL), Repsol YPF (Repsol) and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) (collectively, the “Consortium”), was awarded by the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela 40% ownership interest in an “Empresa Mixta” (or “Mixed Company") which will develop the Carabobo 1 North (203 sq.km.) and Carabobo 1 Central (180 sq.km.) blocks located in the Orinoco Heavy Oil Belt in eastern Venezuela. SUBJECT holds 11% in Carabobo-I project through its subsidiary Carabobo One AB. Repsol and Petronas holds 11% PI each and IOC and Oil India Limited holds 3.5% PI each in the project. The Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo (“CVP”), a subsidiary of Petroleum de Venezuela S.A. (“PDVSA”), Venezuela's state oil company, holds the remaining 60% equity interest. The Signing Ceremony of Incorporation Agreement was held on 12th May 2010 at Caracas; the company was incorporated on 25th June, 2010 and the Mixed Company was christened as Petro Carabobo S.A. The Transfer Decree allowing Petro Carabobo S.A to carry out primary activities in the designated areas was published in the Official Gazette of the Government of Venezuela on 29th July, 2010. The project has estimated Oil in Place of about 27 Billion barrels. The Mixed Company would build heavy oil production facilities, upgrading facilities and associated infrastructure for producing extra-heavy crude oil. The upstream production facilities are expected to produce about 400,000 barrels per day of which approximately 200000 barrels per day will be upgraded into light crude oil in a facility to be located in the Soledad area, Anzoátegui State. The license term would be for 25 years with the potential for a further 15 year extension for a total of 40 years. One Service Company for executing the Jobs under Development plan has been incorporated on 21st January 2011. Presently, Conceptual Engineering and Tendering Processes for different activities related to Development of the Field are in progress.

 

JOINT VENTURE COMPANY – ONGC MITTAL

 

ENERGY LIMITED

 

The Company along with Mittal Investments Sarl (MIS) promoted ONGC Mittal Energy Limited (OMEL), a joint venture company incorporated in Cyprus. The Company and MIS hold 98% shares of OMEL in the ratio of 51(SUBJECT): 49(MIS) with 2% shares held by SBI Capital Markets Ltd. OMEL holds PI in the AFPC Syrian Assets through ONGBV and exploration Blocks OPL 279 and OPL 285 through OMEL Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (OEPNL) and OMEL Energy Nigeria Limited (OENL) respectively in Nigeria.

 

Block OPL 279, Nigeria

 

OPL 279 is a deepwater Offshore exploration Block in Nigeria with an area of 1,125 sq km. The effective date of the PSC was 23rd February, 2007. Currently, OMEL through its wholly owned subsidiary company OMEL Exploration and Production Nigeria Ltd. holds 45.5% PI in the Block. Other partners in the Block are EMO, a local Nigerian company with 40% PI and TOTAL with 14.5% PI. The Block is operated by OMEL. As per terms of the agreement, EMO is carried by other participants in their respective share of participation. OMEL, Nigeria has drilled the first well Kuyere-1 in block OPL-279 in January - February 2010 and discovered hydrocarbons in three pay zones. The MWP of the block for the first phase of exploration has already been completed with the acquisition of 534.33 sq. km of 3D data and drilling of one well, Kuyere-1. Further studies are in progress to assess the remaining potential of the block. OMEL’s share of investment, inclusive of the carry obligations to EMO, till March, 2011 was approx. USD 155 million.

 

Block OPL 285, Nigeria

 

OPL 285 is a deepwater Offshore exploration Block in Nigeria with an area of 1,167 sq km. The effective date of the PSC was 23rd February, 2007. Currently, OMEL through its wholly owned subsidiary company OMEL Energy Nigeria Ltd. holds 64.33% PI in the Block. Other partners in the Block are EMO, a local Nigerian company with 10% PI and TOTAL with 25.67% PI. The Block is operated by OMEL. As per terms of the agreement, EMO is carried by other participants in their respective shareof participation. The committed MWP of the block for the first phase of exploration has been completed with acquisition of 524.637 sq. km of 3D data and drilling of one well, Opueyi-1in August-September 2010. Two sub-commercial hydrocarbon zones are encountered in the well. Further studies are in progress to assess the potential of the block. OMEL’s share of investment, inclusive of the carry obligations to EMO, till March, 2011 was approx. USD 77 million.

 

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

 

INTRODUCTION

 

ONGC Videsh Limited (SUBJECT) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), a Central Public Sector Enterprise/Undertaking (CPSE/CPSU) of the Government of India, under the administrative control of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPandNG). Subject is engaged in exploration and production of oil and gas outside India. SUBJECT was incorporated as Hydrocarbons India Private Limited, on March 5, 1965 with registered office in New Delhi to perform international exploration and production business. The Company was rechristened as ONGC Videsh Limited w.e.f. 15th June, 1989. With the widening of the energy supply gap from domestic production, participation in overseas oil and gas assets for equity oil was revived in the mid nineties. Subject participated in few exploration projects then, which could not bear desired results.

 

In January, 2000, Subject was granted special empowerment by the Government. The special empowerment facilitated better and smooth functioning of the Company in the international environment as evidenced by a string of successful acquisitions post January, 2000. SUBJECT presently has participation either directly or through wholly owned subsidiaries/joint Venture Company in 33 E and P projects in 14 countries namely Vietnam (2 projects), Russia (2 projects), Sudan (3 projects), Iran (1 project), Iraq (1 project), Libya (1 project), Myanmar (2 projects), Syria (2 projects), Cuba (2 projects), Brazil (6 projects), Nigeria (2 projects), Colombia (6 projects), Venezuela (2 projects) and Kazakhstan (1 project) and is actively seeking more opportunities across the world. Out of 33 projects, SUBJECT is operator in 11 projects and joint operator in 6 projects.

 

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENTS

 

There has been a strong rebound of global energy consumption in 2010, following the global recession of 2008 and 2009. Consumption growth reached 5.6%, the highest rate since 1973. It increased strongly for all forms of energy and in all regions. Total consumption of energy in 2010 easily surpassed the pre-recession peak reached in 2008. While consumption in emerging economies continued to rise rapidly, OECD countries also saw growth well above average. Globally, energy consumption grew more rapidly than the economy, meaning that the energy intensity of economic activity increased for a second consecutive year.

 

These facts pose important questions for our industry and the countries where we produce. They demonstrate the need to redouble efforts to reduce energy intensity and pursue a sustainable mix for the future. They also point to the need for continuing investment to provide the increasing volumes of energy that the world requires – all the time making sure that safety is of utmost priority, following last year’s tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico.

 

Encouragingly, last year, the strong recovery in energy consumption was accompanied by strong growth in production. However, energy prices diverged: oil pricesrebounded globally, while natural gas prices varied by region. Not surprisingly, higher prices meant that oil saw the weakest consumption growth among fossil fuels last year. OPEC production cuts, instituted during the global recession, remained in effect throughout 2010 (and so far this year) and informal production increases were not sufficient to avoid higher prices in the face of the strong recovery in consumption.

 

Natural gas prices remained weak in North America – where production of shale gas continued to climb – and were on average lower in continental Europe, in part due to changes in contractual pricing arrangements. Global LNG and UK spot prices increased more strongly in the face of robust consumption growth. Coal prices grew robustly in Europe, but were weak in the US and Japan. Events so far this year have kept the world’s focus on energy: the tragic tsunami in Japan and unrest in the Arab world have disrupted energy flows, and rising prices ‘at the pump’ have raised concerns about slowing the economic recovery.

 

Oil prices remained in the $70-80 range for much of the year 2010 before rising in the fourth quarter. With the OPEC production cuts implemented in 2008/09 were still in place, average oil prices for the year as a whole were the second-highest on record. Dated Brent averaged $79.50 per barrel in 2010, an increase of 29% from the 2009 but still nearly $18 per barrel below the 2008 record level. Other benchmark crudes registered similar increases. Very strong consumption growth and continuing OPEC production restraint helped to push prices higher late in the year, with prices reaching a peak near $94 at yearend. After falling for two consecutive years, global oil consumption soured by 2.7 million barrels per day (b/d), or 3.1%, to reach a record level of 87.4 million b/d this was the largest percentage increase since 2004 but still the weakest global growth rate among fossil fuels.

 

Global Upstream M and A transaction value achieved an all-time record by crossing USD 200 billion in 2010. This is more significant considering that the great recession of 2008 had virtually paralyzed the global MandA market liquidity.

 

The record transaction value was more due to assets deals rather that corporate consolidation. Most Majors and other International Oil Companies (IOCs) restructured their global portfolios, while National Oil Companies (NOCs) driven by their thirst for energy expanded their footprint into new regions to obtain resources to fuel their growing economies. M and A activity was also boosted by improved capital market access and demand for world class assets.

 

Strong crude prices resulted in robust oil deal pricing. However, continued weakness in natural gas prices dampened the deal prices in conventional gas properties and increased the risk of purchases of undeveloped unconventional gas reserves.

 

A Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) was signed between the GOS and Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) in 2005 ending the longest civil war in Africa. The CPA provided for a referendum after five years interim period for the separation of South from Sudan. As part of the CPA, referendum was held in January

2011 and according to referendum results declared in February 2011, the South Sudan separated from Sudan effective from 9th July 2011. The CPA provided for 50:50 sharing of oil revenue derived from the oil producing wells in southern Sudan between GOS and Government of South Sudan (GOSS) during the interim period of five years till July 2011. Consequent upon referendum results, both sides are trying to reach an understanding to decide on the status of the oil agreements and sharing of the oil wealth since most of the oil fields are in the south and the oil facilities including the pipeline are in the north. During the year, SUBJECT screened many opportunities and participated in the bidding rounds. The company has been successful in winning the award of Satpayev Block in Kazhakhstan. SUBJECT signed definitive agreements for acquisition of 25% participating interest in Satpayev exploration block with KazMunaiGas, the national oil company of Kazakhstan on 16th April, 2011 at Astana, Kazakhstan. The total estimated investment of Subject during the exploration and appraisal phase would be about USD 400 million, which comprises the initial payment, signature bonus, exclusivity fee, minimum work commitment and appraisal costs. At present, Subject and KMG are jointly working towards obtaining the Amendment to the E and P contract from Ministry of Oil and Gas for the participation of Subject in the E and P contract.

 

OUTLOOK

 

The Company has registered presence in various oil provinces of the world and continues to look for attractive assets. It has earned a high reputation for itself and therefore multiple opportunities keep coming for its consideration.

 

FIXED ASSETS

 

  • Land
  • Building
  • Plant and Machinery
  • Vehicles
  • Furniture and Fixture
  • Furniture and Fitting and Equipment
  • Intangible Software

 


CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money Laundering and  Terrorism]

 

The Public Notice information has been collected from various sources including but not limited to: The Courts, India Prisons Service, Interpol, etc.

 

1]         INFORMATION ON DESIGNATED PARTY

No records exist designating subject or any of its beneficial owners, controlling shareholders or senior officers as terrorist or terrorist organization or whom notice had been received that all financial transactions involving their assets have been blocked or convicted, found guilty or against whom a judgement or order had been entered in a proceedings for violating money-laundering, anti-corruption or bribery or international economic or anti-terrorism sanction laws or whose assets were seized, blocked, frozen or ordered forfeited for violation of money laundering or international anti-terrorism laws.

 

2]         Court Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that subject is or was the subject of any formal or informal allegations, prosecutions or other official proceeding for making any prohibited payments or other improper payments to government officials for engaging in prohibited transactions or with designated parties.

 

3]         Asset Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that the property or assets of the subject are derived from criminal conduct or a prohibited transaction.

 

4]         Record on Financial Crime :

            Charges or conviction registered against subject:                                                              None

 

5]         Records on Violation of Anti-Corruption Laws :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

6]         Records on Int’l Anti-Money Laundering Laws/Standards :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

7]         Criminal Records

No available information exist that suggest that subject or any of its principals have been formally charged or convicted by a competent governmental authority for any financial crime or under any formal investigation by a competent government authority for any violation of anti-corruption laws or international anti-money laundering laws or standard.

 

8]         Affiliation with Government :

No record exists to suggest that any director or indirect owners, controlling shareholders, director, officer or employee of the company is a government official or a family member or close business associate of a Government official.

 

9]         Compensation Package :

Our market survey revealed that the amount of compensation sought by the subject is fair and reasonable and comparable to compensation paid to others for similar services.

 

10]        Press Report :

            No press reports / filings exists on the subject.

 


 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

MIRA INFORM as part of its Due Diligence do provide comments on Corporate Governance to identify management and governance. These factors often have been predictive and in some cases have created vulnerabilities to credit deterioration.

 

Our Governance Assessment focuses principally on the interactions between a company’s management, its Board of Directors, Shareholders and other financial stakeholders.

 

 

CONTRAVENTION

 

Subject is not known to have contravened any existing local laws, regulations or policies that prohibit, restrict or otherwise affect the terms and conditions that could be included in the agreement with the subject.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.49.07

UK Pound

1

Rs.78.09

Euro

1

Rs.65.15

 


 

SCORE and  RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

8

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

6

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

8

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

8

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

8

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

7

--LEVERAGE

1~10

7

--RESERVES

1~10

8

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

8

--MARGINS

-5~5

--

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

NO

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

68

 

This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as follows:

 

Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                 Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                    Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

 


 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

 

RATING

STATUS

 

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums

 

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Large

56-70

A

Financial and  operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

 

Satisfactory

26-40

B

Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

 

Small

11-25

Ca

Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums in default or expected to be in default upon maturity

 

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

 

 

Credit not recommended

-

NB

                                       New Business

-

 

 

 

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