Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On December 10, 2008, we issued a press release announcing that the award to us of participating interests in two new onshore Exploration Blocks in India under the Seventh round of the New Exploration Licensing Policy has been confirmed. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information disclosed in this Item 7.01 are being furnished solely to comply with Regulation FD and are not considered to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and are not subject to the liabilities of that section unless we specifically incorporate it by reference in a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act. By filing this Current Report on Form 8-K and furnishing this information, we make no admission as to the materiality of any information in this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Financial statements of business acquired. Not applicable

(b) Pro forma financial information Not applicable

(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release dated December 10, 2008 (furnished, not filed)