(a) whether India has shown its keenness to source more crude oil from Angola, and has also
expressed interest in acquiring oil and gas assets in that country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether both the countries had a bilateral meeting to discuss this issue;
(d) if so the details and outcome thereof; and
(e) the total quantity of crude oil being imported from Angola at present?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS(SHRI JITIN PRASADA )
(a) & (b): National Oil companies including ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) have shown interest in
acquisitions of oil & gas projects in Angola depending upon techno-economic studies and the
commercial viability of such projects.
(c) & (d): A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Ministry of Petroleum
and Natural Gas and Ministry of Petroleum of Angola for promoting bilateral cooperation in
the oil & gas sector. The area of cooperation includes the following:
# Augmenting supply of crude oil and exploring possibility of supply of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from Angola.
# Participation in Exploration & Production (E&P) of hydrocarbon resources in onshore and
offshore blocks in Angola.
# Assist in the development of refining and natural gas infrastructure in Angola on commercial
principles.
# Training programmes for Angolan technical personnel in E&P and refining activities.
(e) The total quantity of crude oil imported from Angola during 2009-10 is 8.993 Million
Metric tonnes (MMT).