DSF Bid Round IV New

With the objective to augment domestic production of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India announces the DSF Bid Round IV offering 55 Discoveries across 9 Contract Areas with ~200 MMTOE In-Place (2P, O+OEG).

KEY IMPROVEMENTS FOR INVESTOR FRIENDLY DSF BID ROUND IV BUSINESS MODEL :

  • Bundling of discoveries in each contract area for cost-effective integrated development.
  • Introduction of Rationalized period beyond the development period - up to max 10 years.
  • Early monetization incentive extended to the Rationalized period.
  • Early monetization incentive: Revenue share thresholds further reduced.
  • Clarity on payment of financial dues and exchange rates.
  • Swapping of bid Work program wells across discoveries in the contract area.

DSF Bid Round IV Bid Submission timeline

Bid Round Launch Date (Block Information Uploaded) : 15/04/2025

Bid Submission Start Date : 29/12/2025 (1100 HRS IST)

Bid Submission Closing Date: 18/02/2026 (1200 HRS IST)

DSF Bid Round IV

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Timelines
15th April, 2025

Launch of DSF Bid Round IV

29th December, 2025 New

Bid Submission Start

18th February, 2026 (1200 HRS IST) New

Bid Submission Closing