By PTI
Synopsis
A recent report indicates that western Nepal may possess approximately 430 billion cubic metres of methane gas reserves. This could potentially fulfill the nation's gas demand for about 50 years. Initial findings from a Chinese-led exploration project in the Dailekh district revealed significant methane deposits in a single well.
A preliminary report published on Thursday has revealed that the total methane gas reserves in western Nepal could reach approximately 430 billion cubic metres, enough to possibly meet the Himalayan nation's demand for gas for around 50 years.
The report, prepared by the China Geological Survey (CGS), presented initial findings from just one of the four targeted wells in Jaljale area of Dailekh district, raising the possibility of the Himalayan nation tapping into domestic sources of energy, according to government daily Gorkhapatra.

The findings were shared with the government of Nepal on Thursday.

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