oil and natural gas corporation is planning ksad exploratory drilling wells at kasomarigaon area, dist. golaghat, assam. purpose of drilling this location is exploration of hydrocarbon. the project is waiting for environmental and forest clearance. work on the project is expected to commence in q4 2017. according to forest clearance sources, the company has applied for forest clearance for diversion of 1.89 hectares of forest land required for the project for a period of 2 years. [info as of: jul. 17]