Question : PILFERAGE OF CRUDE OIL



(a) whether the patrolling yielded any good results in checking the pilferage of crude oil during 2005-06 and 2006-07;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the result of other measures detailed in the implementation report ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI DINSHA PATEL)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) In the year 2005-06, a total 36 cases of pilferage were detected, and in the year 2006-07, 29 cases were detected.

(c) Measures taken by National Oil Companies to curb incidents of theft / pilferage have yielded encouraging results. Due to prompt action, such subversive activities for attempted pilferage of crude oil could be quickly responded to without any significant loss of crude oil.