Cairn Energy developed the Ravva oil and gas field in the Krishna-Godavari Basin in Eastern India during the 1990s. Producing interests in Ravva and Sangu have provided Cairn with strong cash flow and a competitive edge in its subsequent exploration activities across India.

Cairn Energy is looking for more exploration opportunities in India. More than 77 wells have now been drilled by Cairn in Rajasthan. The company plans to have 20 to 30 more wells drilled in Rajasthan by the end of 2005.