OIL's Glorious Journey
1953
Independent India’s first discovery of hydrocarbon was made at Naharkatia.
Thereafter, systematic drilling began in 1891 and Independent India’s first discovery of hydrocarbon was made at Naharkatia in 1953 and then in Moran in 1956 both in Upper Assam. The oil industry, after independence, remained operated by foreign company for a considerable period. Burma Oil Company (BOC) kept its position as largest company in India till end of its operation.
