The private sector company is aiming to ramp up production from its onshore assets in India, and the Dirok project is crucial.

HOEC has been battling declining revenues and multiple challenges at its assets off the east coast following the industry downturn.

Managing director P Elango says the Assam project is expected to start production early next year.

“Our focus has been on the Assam field and our vision is to develop it on a fast-track, low-cost basis.