The news source noted that the discovery is deemed considerable and the project partners are in the process of evaluating its commercial potential.

The Economic Times reported that Block-9 produces 10,000 barrels of oil per day. Calvalley is the operator of the block with a 50% stake, while Reliance and Hood Oil each own a 25% interest in the block.

Atul Chandra, Reliance Industries’s president for international business, as quoted by The Economic Times, said: It is a significant discovery. We have discovered oil in Yemen and are in process of evaluating its potential.