document: The DGH has reportedly decided to merge the OALP VI (ending 31 Mar '20) & VII (ending 31 Jul '20) rounds as a result of the uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. EoIâs received between Dec '19 and Jul '20 will be joined and acreage offered as a merged round.   Ref. DEA 26 Mar '20, it is recalled the DGH was also considering extending the deadline for OALP V bid submissions (opened 14 Jan '20), last set for 16 Apr '20. Also in light of the above, a new deadline has yet to be settled upon. 11 blocks are on offer in OALP V, total 19,800 sq km in 8 basins. http://www.dghindia.gov.in, bids via the e-portal.
summary: The DGH has reportedly decided to merge the OALP VI (ending 31 Mar '20) & VII (ending 31 Jul '20) rounds as a result of the uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. EoIâs received between Dec '19 and Jul '20 will be joined and acreage offered as a merged round. Ref. DEA 26 Mar '20, it is recalled the DGH was also considering extending the deadline for OALP V bid submissions (opened 14 Jan '20), last set for 16 Apr '20. 