APPENDIX I
(See Paragraph-6)
FORM 1
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(I) Basic Information
S.No.Item Details
Is your project Comes under Notified Industrial Area NA
Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notificationN/A
Weather Consent to Establishment ObtainedN/A
Upload copy of CTE N/A
1.
Name of the Project/s Onshore Development and Production of oil & gas from 145 wells in 30 ML blocks in Bharuch, Surat and Vadodara districts, Gujarat
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/GJ/IND2/101850/2019
Project Cost 239351 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule1(b) Offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration, development & production
Project Sector Industrial Projects - 2
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled 145 ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 0 ha.
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A
7.
Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify No
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the project30 ML blocks in Bharuch, Surat and Vadodara districts, Gujarat
Shape of the project landBlock (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS fileAnnexure-GPS file      
Uploaded copy of survey of India ToposheetAnnexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.30 ML blocks in Bharuch, Surat and Vadodara districts, Gujarat
Town / VillageBharuch, Surat and Vadodara districts, Gujarat
State of the projectGujarat
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)GujaratVadodaraPadra
(2.)GujaratVadodaraKarjan
(3.)GujaratBharuchJambusar
(4.)GujaratBharuchAmod
(5.)GujaratBharuchVagra
(6.)GujaratBharuchAnklesvar
(7.)GujaratBharuchHansot
(8.)GujaratSuratOlpad
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Ankleshwar, 10 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Surat, 65 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Ankleshwar , 10 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Bharuch, Surat, Vadodara district, Gujarat.
13. Name of the Applicant Ravi
14. Registered Address Corporate HSE, 8th Floor Core IV, SCOPE Minar, Delhi 10092
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company Oil And natural Gas Corporation
Name of the Applicant Ravi
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) ChiefGeneralManager
Pin code 110070
E-mail kumar_rajeeva@ongc.co.in
Telephone No. 11-26753023
Fax No. 11-26129067
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . Annexure-Uploaded Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority
16.
Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet No
17. Whether part of Interlinked projects? No
18. Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted? N/A
19.
If Yes, MoEF file numberN/A
Date of submissionN/A
20. If No, Reason N/A
21.
Whether the proposal involves Approval/ Clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given
(i) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?No
(ii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972?No
(iii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification, 2011?No
22.
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?No
23.
Whether any Forest Land Involved?No
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)N/A
24.
Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?No
(a) Name of the CourtN/A
(b) Name of the Sub courtN/A
(c) Case No.N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed projectN/A
(II) Activity
1 Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) Yes Drilling of oil/gas well is a temporary and time bound activity. Once the well is drilled, the equipment ,facilities and waste are removed. Drill cutting, unused drilling fluid and waste water is collected in lined pit which is covered with local soil after completion of drilling and testing activities. Entire drill site area is retained by ONGC.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes Drilling land is acquired strategically so as to cause minimum alteration to native ecology. Clearance is confined to removal of bushes and levelling of area to make it suitable for drilling operations.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes Area of land is retained for operation and maitainence of oil and gas wells.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Only surface hardening for vehicle and material movment. Soil testing done before deploying drilling rig and after abandoning the well site.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Construction of pilling area, foundation for rig and its accessories, temporary sheds, cellar pit and waster pits as per standard layout drawing of the drilling rig.
1.6 Demolition works? No
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Construction is confined to erection of temporary hut for security guards for the period of drilling and testing.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Hardening of surface to provide firm foundation to drilling rig and equipment. Kuchcha (earthen) pit of approximately 3150 m3 is excavated and lined with impervious lining to store drill cutting, unused drilling fluid and wastewater generated in the process of drilling activities. Hardening of surface to provide firm foundation to drilling rig and equipment.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? Yes Vertical / angled excavation of oil wells ranging from 1000 meters to 3500 meters approx(TVD). The well bore hole will be drilled up to a maximum depth of 3000 mts.
1.10 Reclamation works? No
1.11 Dredging? No
1.12 Offshore structures? No
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Production process is limited to well testing only which is accomplished by test flowing the well in a steel tank for complete recycling and nil interface with land environment. After successful completion of the well, it will be connected to the existing nearby GGS/GCS.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Storage is done in the mobile bunk houses. For temporary storage of chemicals used for rheological modification of drilling fluid, a temporary shed/store is made. After successful completion of the well, it will be connected to the existing nearby GGS/GCS.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes An approximately 3150 m3 kuchcha (earthen) pit is excavated to store drill cutting and waste water generated in the process of drilling activities. Drill cuttings and unusable chemical drilling fluid stored in excavated pit which topped with native soil. Other left over hazardous waste is disposed as per the guidelines. Asset has planned each drill site to have a provision of pits with impervious linings to store and disposed of drill cuttings and unusable drilling fluid.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No Rig workers are operating on 14 days on/off as well as in 12 Hrs general shift pattern from their respective home towns and also from the ONGC township.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes Existing Road facilities are used, however approach road from existing road to drill site will have to be constructed for all the drilling locations for movement of men and materials to the sites.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Yes Approach roads are prepared by way of hardening the surface to transport rig and equipment for drilling and subsequent monitoring and corrective actions to maintain the oil wells.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No
1.22 Stream crossings? Yes Stream crossing if any, will be done by building suitable culverts or bailey bridge.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Surface/ground water may be used for operational purpose.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Rig personnel operate from the drill site accommodation (bunk houses) and township during construction, operation and decommissioning and subsequent work over operations.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No Decommissioning activity involves total shifting of rig and associated equipment for use at other drill site as well as re-filling and restoration of waste pit.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? No
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No
1.31 Any other actions? No
2 Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) Yes Nearly 2.25 Ha of land for each drilling location will be required depending upon the type of drilling rig deployed. Mostly agricultural/revenue land is acquired. Clusters wells are drilled from existing sites wherever it is technically feasible.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes On an average about 25 m3 / day for drilling activities.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Some minerals like bentonite, barites etc. as listed in feasibility report are consumed in the process of preparation of drilling fluid.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) No For hardening of site to render it fit for drilling operations. Sand / Stone / Cement 160 Tonnes from nearby dealers
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes 6 KL/day (HSD for running captive Gensets) for Drilling Rig Operation.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No
3 Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies Yes Usually water based Drilling fluid with Bentonite as base component and barites as weighing material is used, chemicals used to maintain rheological characteristics of drilling fluid are usually biodegradable chemicals. However, some chemicals like caustic, polymers, KCl, PHPA etc. used to maintain rheological characteristics of drilling fluid are usually biodegradable and are used in small quantities. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), which prescribe safe handling will be available at site.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes Construction of roads and hardening of roads in rural areas help the residents of the area by way of improved infrastructural facilities like road transportation and generation of local employment. Since the wells are located in remote areas away from the human settlement. On the top of it, Asset management undertakes welfare activities in societal areas adjacent to its operation under Corporate Social Responsibility policy of organization.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No Usually drill sites are selected as far as away from societal areas.
3.5 Any other causes No
4 Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Yes Drilled cuttings along with wash water will be generated during drilling of well for a period of 60 to 90 days. The same will be collected in a HDPE lined pit and solar dried.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Septic tank will be provided for toilets in the drill site.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes 1. Used/Spent oil 2. Wastes or residues containing oil 3. Contaminated cotton rags or other cleaning materials 5. Empty barrels/containers/liners contaminated with hazardous chemicals /wastes
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Insignificant amount of empty bags and sacks etc.
4.5 Surplus product No
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment No
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Will be disposed of in surface hardening within drill site area.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No
4.10 Agricultural wastes No
4.11 Other solid wastes No
5 Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources Yes Emissions due to captive DG sets operation and emissions from earth movers during site preparation.
5.2 Emissions from production processes No
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport No Vehicles essentially hold pollution under control certificates and controlled by Logistics department
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Emission from earth movers during site preparation.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Insignificant. Water spreading done for dust control.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No
6 Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers Yes Emissions like noise, vibrations and heat are generated from DG sets, Mud pumps, Draw works, Shale shakers, De sanding and De silting systems, Chemical dosing (Hopper) system and motors on mud tanks etc. Condition Monitoring is carried out regularly and corrective actions are taken to minimize vibrations and emissions. Noise levels within permissible limits and Personal Protective Equipment will be provided to the persons.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Due to plying of heavy vehicles and earth movers during construction of site, rig building, testing and dismantling of operations.
6.4 From blasting or piling No
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes All the plying vehicles maintain pollution under control certificate.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes Insignificant as Drilling Rigs often operate in areas away from societal areas.
6.7 From any other sources No
7 Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials Yes Wastes will be confined within lined impermeable waste pits. Sewage will be discharged to Soak/Septic tank system. EMP is in place.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes Wastes will be confined within lined impermeable waste pits. Sewage will be discharged to Soak/Septic tank system.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No
7.4 From any other sources No
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No
8 Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances Yes 3. Use of radioactive material during well logging operation. 4. Rare occurrences of Oil spills, gas leakages etc Asset maintains Emergency Response Plan & Disaster Management Plan for tackling different scenarios.
8.2 From any other causes Yes Development drilling has the potential risk of blow out. Risk of operation will be assessed and appropriate risk control measures will be taken, like installation of Blow-out preventers (BOP).
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? Yes Natural disasters like earthquake/flood may cause disastrous conditions. Asset maintains Emergency Response Plan & Disaster Management Plan for tackling different scenarios
9 Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
9.1 Lead to development of supporting utilities, ancillary development or development stimulated   by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:
  • Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply,waste or waste water treatment, etc.)
  • housing development
  • extractive industries
  • supply industries
  • Other
Yes If the development drilling is successful supporting infrastructure like road, power supply will be developed. Asset management undertakes welfare activities in societal areas adjacent to its operation under Corporate Social Responsibility policy of organization.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments No
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No
(III) Environmental Sensitivity
S.No Areas Name/Identity Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary
1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for  their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value
No
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Active and Dry watercourses exist in some blocks. The dry watercourses are active only during heavy rain in monsoon season, however most of the proposed locations are away from these watercourses.
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes Water bodies in the study area - Narmada river, Kim river, Mahi River
5 State, National boundaries No
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes State highways & Village roads are present in the block areas.
7 Defence installations No
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Ankleshwar
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) No
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) Yes GIDC Ankleshwar and GIDC Panoli are considered as areas with high pollution levels. ONGC Ankleshwar will not conduct any drilling activity in these areas i.e. GIDC Ankleshwar and GIDC Panoli to avoid any additional contribution to existing levels of pollution. Moreover, drilling operation at any location is a temporary activity.
12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) similar effects No
(IV) Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies
1 Uploaded Proposed TOR File Annexure-TOR file
2 Uploaded scanned copy of covering letter Annexure-scanned copy of covering letter
3 Uploaded Pre-Feasibility report(PFR) Annexure-PFR
4 Uploaded additional attachments(only single pdf file) NIL
      Essential Detail Sought : NIL
      Additional Detail Sought : NIL
(V) Undertaking
I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to be best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.
V.(i)
Name of ApplicantRavi
DesignationChiefGeneralManager
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)Oil And natural Gas Corporation
AddressCorporate HSE, 8th Floor Core IV, SCOPE Minar, Delhi 10092
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