BP (NYSE:BP) plans to increase oil production at India's largest field by 44% and gas production by 89%, state-controlled Oil & Natural Gas Corp. said Thursday. The comments came a day after ONGC selected BP (BP) as its technical service provider to help boost production at its flagship Mumbai High field from a baseline of 45.

ONGC had announced on Wednesday that BP had bagged the contract to operate and enhance production from the former's flagship Mumbai High field which has been witnessing a gradual fall in output for over three decades.

BP will provide technical services to Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to enhance production by up to 60% at the Mumbai High oilfield.

BP has indicated that it could increase oil and gas production from Mumbai High by up to 60% from baseline production levels, ONGC said

State-owned ONGC is set to increase oil and gas production by partnering with BP, leading to a $10.3 billion revenue increment. The partnership focuses on the Mumbai High field, aiming for substantial production increases.

Global energy major BP has pledged to lift oil production by 44% and gas output by 89% from India's largest field off its west coast, under a decade-long contract, according to block operator Oil and Natural Gas Corp on Thursday.

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), in partnership with the UK's BP, forecasts a $10.3 billion hike in revenue through increased oil and gas production at Mumbai High field. By leveraging BP's expertise,