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Videocon Ind gains on new gas discovery in Mozambique block

The Orca-1 discovery well encountered approximately 190 net feet (58 meters) of natural gas pay in a Paleocene fan system.

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SI Reporter Mumbai
Videocon Industries is trading higher by 4.2% at Rs 222 after the company said Texas-based Anadarko Petroleum announced new natural gas discovery in Mozambique.

"Videocon Industries advises that Anadarko Petroleum Corporation operator of Rovumal block, offshore Mozambique, announced the discovery of a new natural gas accumulation within the Offshore Area 1 of the Rovuma Basin," the company said in a filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

The Orca-1 discovery well encountered approximately 190 net feet (58 meters) of natural gas pay in a Paleocene fan system, it added.

Videocon held 10% stake in six blocks in the deep-water Rovuma Basin, off the Mozambique coast. The stakes are held by its wholly owned subsidiary - Videocon Hydrocarbon Holdings.

The stock opened at Rs 215 and touched high of Rs 226 on NSE. A combined 95,570 shares have changed hands on the counter till 0945 hours on NSE and BSE.
 
 

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First Published: Apr 22 2013 | 9:47 AM IST

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