to the reply given to USQ. No. 2867 on March 21, 2002 regarding conflict on ownership right of Panna, Mukta and Tapti Gas oilfields and state:
(a) whether the control of the Panna Mukta and Tapti Gas oilfields has since been taken over by ONGC;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)
(a): No, Sir.
(b): Does not arise in view of (a) above.
(c): In the Panna-Mukta and Tapti fields, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) has 40% participating interest and 30% stakes each are held by Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) and British Gas Exploration & Production (India) Ltd. (BGEPIL). These fields are being operated by BGEPIL as an interim arrangement till the issue of operatorship is resolved.