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Digboi (IPA: ˈdɪgˌbɔɪ) is a town and a town area committee in Tinsukia district in the north-eastern part of the state of Assam, India. Crude oil was discovered here in late 19th century and first oil well was dug in 1866.
Digboi refinery is situated in the midst of pristine biodiversity. The refinery was the first amongst IOCL refineries to become BS-VI compliant. Upcoming projects: Refinery expansion project to 1.0 MMTPA has been approved with target for commissioning by October 2025.
Digboi, a picturesque town in the district of Tinsukia in Assam, is known to have India’s oldest oilfield. Cherished for its rich cultural diversity, Digboi is surrounded by deep forests and lush green tea gardens.
Digboi was the birth place of Indian Oil Industry. The Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC) took over the refinery and marketing management of Assam Oil Company Ltd. with effect from 1981 and created a separate division. This division has both refinery and marketing operations.
Digboi refinery is known as birthplace of the oil Industry in India. It was commissioned on 11 December 1901. It has the distinction of being Asia's first refinery and one of oldest still in operation. [1] Oil was accidentally discovered in 1867 while laying a railway line in Digboi area.
Digboi: The birthplace of the Indian Oil Industry. Digboi is situated in upper Assam in Tinsukia district which is known as the “oil city of Assam”. There are folklores that while the British were here, they used to command the labourers as “dig-boy-dig” to dig underneath for crude oil and hence the name Digboi.
Situated in the foothill of Dehing Patkai range epitomize by its colonial ambience of British culture Digboi is a promising tourist destination in Assam. Read Digboi travel guide to know more about tourist places, old tea garden, How to reach and best time to visit Digboi.
The city of Digboi, around 200 km from Jorhat, has been bestowed with an eccentric amalgamation of tea, nature, wild animals, British culture, and war and boasts of a disparate experience.
Digboi Assam Tourism - The Proud of Assam. Famous for its oil field, Digboi is known as the 'Oil City' of Assam. It is a home to the first oil well in Asia. Digboi is a town located in the Tinsukia district of Assam. The discovery of the oil field in this town dated back to the 19th century.
Digboi is a small quaint town located in the Tinsukia district of Upper Assam. This tinseltown has a rich history and was one of the administrative headquarters of the British regime in India.
