Abstract
Hydrocarbon exploration in geologically complex and highly rugged terrains, like the Assam-Arakan fold-thrust belt (FTB), is always faced with difficulties. In such cases, it is imperative that such exploration technologies be used, which are cost effective and provide greater accuracy. An integrated approach of remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies can just suffice these requirements during exploratory efforts in such difficult terrains. Besides, a geo-database generated using remote sensing and GIS technologies can also be used for operation and maintenance, production, environmental monitoring, land lease management and data base management. The present study is an example of how remote sensing and GIS technologies can be used in a petroleum venture in a geologically complex and difficult terrain like the Assam-Arakan fold-thrust belt.