The Ravva offshore block, with great potential for oil, is located in
- AKrishna Godavari basinCorrect
- BCauvery basin
- CMahanadi basin
- DPalar-Pennar basin
Explanation
The Ravva offshore block is located in the Krishna Godavari basin off the coast of Andhra Pradesh. It is a shallow water oil and gas field situated near the Surasani Yanam village. The block is operated as a joint venture involving companies like Vedanta Limited (Cairn Oil and Gas), ONGC, Videocon, and Ravva Oil. It has been a significant contributor to India's domestic hydrocarbon production for several decades.
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