(a) whether the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Videsh Limited (OVL) has sent
an SOS to the Government seeking help in resuming oil production in the Republic
of South Sudan;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the reaction of the Government thereto?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SMT. PANABAAKA LAKSHMI)
(a) and (b): In wake of existing geo-political situation, OVL has been regularly updating
the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas on its interactions with the Governments of Sudan
and South Sudan on various issues including oil production.
(c): Does not arise in view of reply to (a) and (b) above.