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27'h November 2019

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EC/CR/SV /GGN/19/11/2

Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests,

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change,
1'1 & 2nd Floor, HEPC Building,
No. 34, Cathedral Garden Road, Nungambakkam,
Chennai - 600 034.

Sir I Madam,

Subject: Six monthly progressive Environmental Compliance report for the period April- 2019 to September- 2019
for developments in offshore PKGM-1 Block and Ravva onshore facilities, Andhra Pradesh

References:

1. J - 11011/11/90-IA dated 301h July, 1990 (preliminary clearance) for Oil Production from Ravva Off-Shore Field in
Godavari Basin and On-Shore Field Terminal at S'Yanam
2. J - 11011/6/91-IA dated 19'h December 1991 (preliminary clearance) for Oil/Gas Production off-Shore Field and
On-Shore Field Terminal at S'Yanam.
3. J-110/2/59/95-lA-11 (1), dated 3'd July, 1996 for Oil Production from Ravva Off-Shore Field in Godavari Basin and
On-Shore Field Terminal at S'Yanam
4. J-11011/84/2000-IA II dated 30'h January 2001 for Ravva Satellite Gas Development Project.
5. J-11011/50/2001-IA II dated 17'h September, 2001 for Exploratory Drilling of 8 wells for oil and gas in the PKGM-
1 offshore block in East coast of India in the Bay of Bengal.
6. J - 11011/207/2004-IA (II) I dated 4'h August 2005 for lnfill Well Drilling (Development Wells) Ravva Oil Field
(Pkgm-1) Block in KG Offshore Basin, Bay of Bengal, Andhra Pradesh
7. 10-28/2004-IA-111 dated 31st March, 2006 for Exploratory drilling in onshore area of PKGM-1 Block located in
Chirrayanam village, Uppulaguptam Mandai in East Godavari District.
8. J-11011/81/2013-IA II (I) dated 23rd February, 2015 for Oil and Gas Development in existing Ravva Off-shore
Field, PKGM-1 Block, located off Surasniyanam (S.Yanam) in the Bay of Bengal, East Godhavari District, Andhra
Pradesh.
9. 11-20/2015-IA.III dated 251h May, 2017 CRZ Clearance for expansion of Oil & Gas Development facilities in existing
Ravva Off-shore Field, PKGM-1 Block, off Surasniyanam in Bay of Bengal, East Godhavari District, Andhra Pradesh.

Please find enclosed the soft copy of the six-monthly status report for the period April- 2019 to September- 2019 on
progressive compliance to the conditions stipulated in the above-mentioned Environmental Clearances and Coastal
regulation Zone Clearances. The EC and CRZ compliance report have been copied in the CD and attached to this letter.

We would like to inform your office that no drilling activities were carried out during the above said reporting period.

Thanking you,

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Thomas Chrishtopher J
Operations Head (Offshore)

Copy to:
1. Central Pollution Control Board, South Zonal Office, Bengaluru.
2. Member Secretary, Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board

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EC Compliance Report - Oil Production from Ravva Off-Shore Field in Godavari Basin and On-Shore Field Terminal at
S’Yanam

COMPLIANCE STATUS OF CONDITIONS OF MOEF&CC DURING ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE OF THE

PROJECT
Name of the Project: Oil Production from Ravva Off-Shore Field in Godavari Basin and On-Shore Field Terminal at
S’Yanam
Clearance Letter No: J - 11011/11/90-IA-II dated 30th July 1990 (preliminary clearance)
Period of Compliance Report: Progressive EC Compliance Reporting period is April- 2019 to September - 2019
Average production details: Average production details for the reporting period is detailed below

Parameter Units Approved Capacity Present Avg. Production

Crude Oil production BOPD 50,000 10,449
Associated gas production MMSCMD 2.32 0.481

All the conditions mentioned in this EC are being complied. Within the Ravva field, there exists 8 oil and gas platforms. 6
platforms (RA, RB, RC, RD, RE and RF) are meant for crude oil production and remaining 2 (RG and RH) are meant for
gas production. The point wise compliance is detailed below:

S. No. CONDITIONS COMPLIANCE STATUS

i) The Project Authority must submit the
comprehensive EIA report for the
development of oil/gas fields for this project
within a period of 9 months before
commencement of the production.
(ii) The Project Authority must strictly adhere to
the stipulations made by the Central
Government as part of any international
conventions or Merchant Shipping Act.
(iii) The crude and gas distribution network
should be made in such a manner that the
handling terminals need not expand their
capacity to excessively high levels.
Complied.
Stipulations made by the Central Government and Merchant
Shipping Act are adhered to. Merchant Shipping Act are being
adhered to as per the following:
1. The Merchant Shipping Act. 1958, as amended & applicable.
2. MARPOL 1973/1978 as amended & applicable.
At present, Mahananda Ship has been engaged.
The terminal has been designed to handle required fluid volume.
The field has been on decline and fluid rates are much lower than
the installed capacity.

(iv) The Project Authority must (a) collect all
constructions wastes in ships for on-shore
disposal (b) control and remove any
pollution or contamination which originated
above the surface of the sea from
negligence, spills of wells, lubricants, ballast
and garbages within the project proponent’s
possession and control and (c) raise and
remove all sunken plant structures or
objects arising from the proposed activities.
(v) The Project Authority must shut down the
system to provide primary protection by
pressure control instrumentation, to prevent
or minimize the escape of crude oil or gas.
(vi) The Project Authority must use such type of
chemicals which are permissible and
information regarding the type of chemicals
used and toxicity must be made available to
this Ministry regularly, changes in the use of
any type of chemicals in addition to the
No construction activities were carried out during the reporting
period.
There have been no incidents of oil spill or accidental discharges.
Minor quantities of garbage and waste generated at offshore
platforms are brought to the onshore terminal by vessels. There are
no unused objects or sunken plant structures left in the Project
area.
Complied.
As a part of design of offshore facilities, automatic shut-down
systems through pressure control instrumentation is in place to
prevent the escape of oil or natural gas in case of leakage. This
function is being tested periodically.
A list of production and treatment chemicals used are as follows.
MSDS of all hazardous chemicals are maintained at site. Refer
below Table for the list of chemicals used in the site.
PPD Scale Inhibitor -
De-emulsifier Sodium Hypochlorite

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above should be informed to this Ministry
along with their quantity, consumption and
toxicity levels. Any Chemicals which have
accumulative property in benthos or
sediments should be avoided or their use
restricted to the minimum. They should
monitor their concentration levels in
sediments fauna, flora and fish tissues
(vii) The Project Authority should monitor the
population of marine biota around the
proposed exploration area and within a
radius of 5 kms. The recorded data should
be furnished once in six months to this
Ministry. Any major changes observed
should be reviewed carefully.
(viii) The Project Authority must provide ear
muffs/ any other hearing protection
measures to the employees at the time of
their duty to mitigate the effect of noise.
(ix) Releases containing pathogenic bacteria,
viruses and parasites that survive in marine
life must be completely, precluded by
adequate treatment measures on the
platforms.
(x) The Project Authority must undertake
adequate measures to minimise the burning
of gas in flares and for smoke reduction at
all the offshore installations. The flare
should be non-luminous at all stages of
operations. This will reduce the buildup of
particulate matter in the environment. They
should measure hydrocarbon emissions at
regular intervals.
(xi) The Project Authority must strictly adhere to
the regulations made by MARPOL
Conventions 1973/1978, for setting limits,
for discharges from offshore oil-gas
exploration and production activities.
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Oil Corrosion Inhibitor Glycol
Water Corrosion Inhibitor Therminol 55
Biocide-1 Propane
Biocide-2 Gas Phase Corrosion Inhibitor
Biocide -3 Drag Reducing Agent
Monitoring of water quality, sediment characteristics, plankton
diversity and concentration of heavy metals in fish tissues is being
undertaken periodically by Andhra University. Refer Annexure – 9
for the offshore monitoring report Executive Summary.
Periodic environmental monitoring is being carried out. Refer
Annexure – 1 for the details.
Monitoring of water quality, sediment characteristics, plankton
diversity and concentration of heavy metals in fish tissues is being
undertaken periodically by Andhra University. Refer Annexure – 9
for the offshore monitoring report Executive Summary.
All the employees working in high noise areas are provided with
personnel protective equipment (PPE) including hearing protection
devices like ear muffs/ ear plugs.
Offshore platforms are unmanned with no accommodation facilities.
Only maintenance staff visits the platform as and when required.
There is no staying facilities provided in the Platform.
No flaring at off-shore installations.
Measures are already undertaken to reduce flaring at the on-shore
terminal by the installation of four associated Gas Compressors
and a third stage Gas Recovery Compressor and the onshore
terminals are provided with 3 No’s. of flare stacks of 30m height.
The facilities are installed with HC sensors to monitor any leakage.
In addition, periodic fugitive emission leakage detection study is
being carried out. Refer Annexure -1 for the ground level
concentration environmental monitoring and flare gas details.
Being complied.
Discharges from vessels engaged in the field meet the MARPOL
requirements as applicable under Annex I, II, III, IV, V & VI.
Following Certificates are issued towards compliance for
Production Support Vessel Mahananda, currently engaged at
Ravva Block:
I. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
II. Certificate of Fitness for carrying Noxious Liquid Substances in
Bulk.
III. Document of Compliance for carrying Dangerous Goods
IV. International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate
V. International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate
VI. Garbage Management Plan
Garbage generated on board vessel is handled as per Garbage
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(xii) The Project Authority must perform Static
Sheen Test of any other approved test for
the drilling fluids, drill cuttings that are
discharged into the sea.
(xiii) The Project Authority must establish oil spill
control centres at vulnerable areas with high
pollution potential. The Project Authority
must prepare contingency plan for (a) blow-
out, (b) major fire (c) oil spill and (d)
hydrogen Sulphide emissions.
(xiv) The Project Authority must regularly analyse
the characteristics of solid wastes before
they are discharged into the sea from drilling
rigs and process platform including kitchen
wastes.
(xv) The Project Authority must ensure that the
liquid/ solid wastes would not disturb the
marine ecosystem. The recorded data or
analysis should be furnished to this Ministry
/ State pollution control Board once in six
months.
(xvi) The Project Authority must set up adequate
number of monitoring stations for sampling
and analysis of various parameters
including objectionable chemicals, in water,
sediments, fish and other biological
materials for heavy metals.
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Management Plan as applicable.
There have been no incidents of oil spill or accidental discharges.
Noted for compliance.
However, no drilling activity was carried out during the reporting
period.
Oil Spill Response and Contingency Plan has been prepared as
per the NOS-DCP guidelines. Refer Annexure – 5 for the details.
The facility complies with the following requirements:
Tier -1 oil spill response capability of category – A of NOS-DCP
requirements.
Tier – 2 MOU for the mutual aid agreement is held with other
organizations such as RIL, GSPC and ONGC and Vedanta Limited
Tier - 3 The organization has an associate agreement with OSRL,
Singapore to support oil spill response of higher magnitude.
The following contingency plan are prepared, and periodic mock
drill is also carried out to check its effectiveness.
a. Emergency Response plan
b. Blow out prevention plan
c. Oil Spill Contingency Plan
d. MOU for Co-operation in Emergency Situations
No drilling activities carried out during this reporting period under
the scope of this EC.
Solid wastes such as food waste, paper, plastic, metal scraps are
collected and taken to onshore for disposal. No process related
discharge is being carried out from the offshore platforms.
Sewage generated from the terminal activities is treated through the
aeration process in the STP installed within the onshore terminal. The
treated sewage is used for the greenbelt development activities within
the onshore area and thus no discharge is carried out beyond the
terminal premises.
The produced water separated from the hydrocarbon well fluids is
treated through onshore ETP installed within the terminal area. The
treated effluent after meeting the marine discharge standards as
prescribed by APPCB is discharged into sea through marine outfall
located about 500 m seawards from shore through diffuser.
Periodic environmental monitoring is being carried out for the treated
sewage and the treated effluents. Refer the Annexure - 1 for the details.
Monitoring of water quality, sediment characteristics, plankton
diversity and concentration of heavy metals in fish tissues are
undertaken periodically during offshore environmental monitoring
carried out by Andhra University. Refer Annexure – 9 for the
details.
The study concluded that the concentrations of physico-chemical
and biological characteristics near the marine outfall as well as the
entire Block are well within typical ranges of marine quality
experienced in the region and do not reflect impact on the marine
ecology. The productivity levels, diversity and species of benthos
which are indicators for environmental response to pollution
discharge also indicates no anomaly.
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(xvii) The Project Authority must establish their
own laboratory facility for sampling and
analysis of various parameters under the
supervision of competent person.
(xviii) The Project Authority must prepare a safety
audit system and mock rehearsal must be
carried out regularly to test the
responsiveness of the concerned.
(xix) The integrated disaster management plan
on the basis of risk analysis duly approved
by Nodal Agency must be submitted to this
ministry along with the comprehensive EIA
report for review. This should cover detailed
analysis of the explosion, fire and their
cascading effect with respect to pressure
wave radiation and fire borne impacts etc.
(xx) The Project Authority must widen and
strengthen the existing road for transporting
the crude at their own cost and in
consultation with the State Government, till
the proposed pipeline for transportation of
crude is ready.
(xxi) The Project Authority should perform by
bioassay test with suitable phytoplankton.
(xxii) The flaring of gas should be kept as
minimum as possible.
(xxiii) The reclamation at on-shore facility should
be done without indiscriminate quarrying of
fill material. The Project Authorities may
explore the possibility of using drill cuttings
as landfill material.
(xxiv) A separate environment management cell
with suitably qualified technical personnel to
carry out various functions related to
environmental management to be set up
under the control of senior technical
personnel who will directly report to the
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COMPLIANCE STATUS
Dedicated environmental expertise support is available both at the
facilities and at Corporate office.
The site has established laboratory to monitor the key parameters
of STP, ETP and noise.
However, for the detailed and regular monitoring, the third-party
laboratory accredited by NABL and MoEF&CC has been hired to
carry out the environmental monitoring requirements of the at the
facilities and offshore.
Refer Annexure – 1 for details.
HSE Management System in place (certified to the ISO 14001 &
OHSAS 18001 standards). Mock drills have been conducted
regularly.
OISD (Oil Industry safety Directorate) also carried out the
compliance audit with respect to OISD safety standards periodically
and the recommendations are implemented and communicated to
OISD.
The disaster management plan/ emergency preparedness
management plan is in place. A copy of the report had been
submitted along with the previous compliance report (Ref:
EC/CR/RV/GGN/15/01, dated 05 March, 2015). The report is
periodically revised.
Detailed description about Pre-disaster-preparedness, Mitigation
and prevention, Disaster-response action, and Post-disaster-relief,
rehabilitation and reconstruction has been covered in the report.
Not Applicable.
Crude transportation is by marine tankers after being loaded from
Single Point Mooring (SPM). No road tankers are used for crude
transportation
At present the Facility has been monitoring through the Marine
Biological Laboratory, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
Refer Annexure - 9 for Offshore Marine Monitoring Report.
No flaring has been carrying at offshore installations.
No excess gas flaring is carried out in the onshore Ravva Terminal.
All the separated gas is being exported through the gas grid
pipeline. Only operational flare is being carried out at Ravva
Terminal. This flare is continuous and only minimum amount of the
gas required to be flared is being carried out as per the safe
operational philosophy of the Terminal. Refer Annexure – 1for the
details
Earth filling work was completed before the construction of phase–
2 facilities. No earth filling of the land was required in the Onshore
Terminal
Dedicated environmental expertise support is available both at the
facilities and at Corporate office.
The site has established laboratory to monitor the key parameters
of STP, ETP and noise.
However, for the detailed and regular monitoring, the third party
laboratory accredited by NABL and MoEF&CC has been hired to
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Chief Executive.
(xxv) Adequate fund provision (capital and
recurring expr.) must be made for
environmental control measures and the
fund so provided should not be diverted for
any other purposes.
(xxvi) The Ministry may add any other stipulations
after review of comprehensive EIA report,
for development of oil-gas fields of ONGC’s
offshore basin.
(xxvii) The Project Authority must not start
commercial production at the proposed sites
before getting final clearance from
environmental angle.
carry out the environmental monitoring requirements of the at the
facilities and offshore.
Budgetary provisions have been made exclusively for up-gradation/
maintenance/ operation of effluent treatment facilities, greenbelt
maintenance and environmental monitoring on a regular basis. An
amount of INR 87,25,328/- has been incurred during the reporting
period towards operation & maintenance, environmental
monitoring, waste management, STP operation & Maintenance
(O&M), ETP O&M, green belt development and others.
Additional stipulations were added in the final EC vide letter no J-
11011/6/91-IA dated 19.12.1991. Compliance status to the
additional stipulations is submitted with report.
Being Complied

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EC Compliance Report - Oil/Gas Production off-Shore Field and On-Shore Field Terminal at S’Yanam

COMPLIANCE STATUS OF CONDITIONS OF MOEF&CC DURING ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE OF THE

PROJECT
Name of the Project: Oil/Gas Production off-Shore Field and On-Shore Field Terminal at S’Yanam
Clearance Letter No: J - 11011/6/91-IA dated 19th December 1991 (final clearance)
Period of Compliance Report: Progressive EC Compliance Reporting period is April- 2019 to September - 2019
Average production details: Average production details for the reporting period is detailed below
Parameter Units Approved Capacity Present Avg. Production
Crude Oil production BOPD 50,000 10,449
Associated gas production MMSCMD 2.32 0.481

All the conditions mentioned in this EC are being complied. Within the Ravva field, there exists 8 oil and gas platforms. 6
platforms (RA, RB, RC, RD, RE and RF) are meant for crude oil production and remaining 2 (RG and RH) are meant for
gas production. The point wise compliance is detailed below:

S. No. CONDITIONS COMPLIANCE STATUS

(i) Environment Audit Report should be
submitted to this Ministry once every
year.
(ii) A detailed study on the impacts (short
term and long term) of laying sub-sea
pipeline (at the time of laying) should
be carried out and a report submitted
within 6 months to this Ministry.
(iii) A detailed report on the impact of the
proposed project on mangroves and
steps taken to reduce the adverse
impact should be submitted to this
Ministry within six months.
(iv) Facilities to tackle disaster in case of
accidental oil spill or blow-out should
be developed before commencement
of the project.
(v) The stack height of both bath-heater
& flare should be increased to
appropriate lengths in consultation
with Andhra Pradesh State Pollution
Control Board.
(vi) The flare should be of 60-m. height
with steam injection facilities.
Complied.
Complied.
The Export Pipe line of 20-inch diameter was laid from onshore
terminal to Sea fall point underground with length 1.5 km and from
Sea fall Point to Single Buoy Mooring (SBM) on sea bed with length
of about 15 KM.
Complied.
A detailed study on impact of proposed project on mangroves and
steps taken to reduce the adverse impacts had been carried out
through M/s. NEERI and the report had been submitted to MoEF&CC
earlier by M/s. ONGC.
Oil Spill Response and Contingency Plan has been prepared as per
the NOS-DCP guidelines. Refer Annexure – 5 for the details. The
facility complies with the following requirements:
Tier -1 oil spill response capability of category – A of NOS-DCP
requirements.
Tier – 2 MOU for the mutual aid agreement is held with other
organizations such as RIL, ONGC and Vedanta Limited
Tier - 3 The organization has an associate agreement with OSRL,
Singapore to support oil spill response of higher magnitude.
The following contingency plan are prepared, and periodic mock drill
is also carried out to check its effectiveness.
a. Emergency Response plan
b. Blow out prevention plan
c. Oil Spill Contingency Plan
d. MOU for Co-operation in Emergency Situations
Complied as per APPCB Specifications. The stack height of bath
heater and flare is 30 m.
Flare was designed as per API standards of 30m height. This was
later adopted in the industry specific standards specified under the
EP Act vide notification no. G.S.R. 176(E), April 1996. For the better
combustion purpose, the flare has provision of air to associated gas
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(vii) Ground water near the solid waste
disposal site should be regularly
monitored.
(viii) The project authority should prepare
a well-defined scheme for disposal of
sludge generated in the treatment
plant. The site for disposal of solid
waste should be identified based on
scientific study. The plan for disposal
should be submitted to the ministry
within one year.
(ix) The proposed post-project monitoring
should be strictly implemented, and a
report submitted to this Ministry every
six months. The location and
frequency of monitoring for the
proposed environmental parameters
should be identified on scientific basis
in consultation with Andhra Pradesh
State Pollution Control Board.
(x) The storage tanks and spheres must
conform to the stipulations made by
Chief Inspectorate of Factories,
Controller of Explosive etc. wherever
required.
(xi) A report on status of implementation
of conditions stipulated by this
Ministry should be submitted to this
Ministry every year from date of issue
of this letter.
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No solid waste disposal facility within Ravva facility.
However, periodic ground water monitoring is being carried out and
refer Annexure – 1 for the details.
The ETP sludge which is mainly oily in nature is collected drums at a
dedicated paved and contained hazardous waste storage area and
disposed to CPCB/ APPCB authorized oily waste recyclers / secured
landfill facility. The sludge generated from ETP is being disposed of
to TSDF I Co-processing in Cement Kilns.
Periodic monitoring of ambient air quality, effluent, air emissions, and
ambient noise levels around the onshore terminal is carried out as
per requirements of consent for operation (CFO). The monitoring
reports are regularly submitted to APPCB. A trend analysis of
ambient air quality parameters, Stack Monitoring, Ambient noise and
major parameters in treated effluent is given in Annexure-1 for
reference. All the parameters are found to be within the prescribed
limits.
Offshore environmental monitoring has been carried out by Andhra
University. Refer Annexure – 9 for the executive summary of the
report.
Total Capacity of 1,70,015 KL approved by Chief Controller of
Explosives vide dated 31.05.2018.
Being complied.
Six monthly EC compliance report is regularly being submitted to the
MoEF&CC Regional Office.
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EC Compliance Report - Development of the Ravva Oil and Gas field located near the Godavari Basin, A. P. by M/s.
Command Petroleum (India) Pvt. Ltd. Joint Venture with ONGC – Environmental Clearance

COMPLIANCE STATUS OF CONDITIONS OF MOEF&CC DURING ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE OF THE

PROJECT
Name of the Project: Development of the Ravva Oil and Gas field located near the Godavari Basin, A. P. by M/s.
Command Petroleum (India) Pvt. Ltd. Joint Venture with ONGC – Environmental Clearance

Clearance Letter No: J-11012/59/95-1A-II (I), dated 03.07.96

Period of Compliance Report: Progressive EC Compliance Reporting period is April- 2019 to September- 2019
Overall status of activities w.r.t. project defined in EC: The following development activities carried out under the EC:
 Single point Mooring (SPM) for crude oil loading to marine vessels.
 One 20” Export Pipeline from Onshore Terminal for transfer of crude oil with Pipeline end manifold (PLEM) to SPM
No such activities carried out in the reporting period.
Average production details: Average production details for the reporting period is detailed below
Parameter Units Approved Capacity Present Avg. Production
Crude Oil production BOPD 50,000 10,449
Associated gas production MMSCMD 2.32 0.481
All the conditions mentioned in this EC are being complied. Within the Ravva field, there exists 8 oil and gas platforms. 6
platforms (RA, RB, RC, RD, RE and RF) are meant for crude oil production and remaining 2 (RG and RH) are meant for
gas production. The point wise compliance is detailed below:

A) Onshore facilities:
S. No. CONDITIONS
i) The Project Authorities must strictly
adhere to the stipulation made by the
Andhra Pradesh State Pollution
Control Board for the onshore
terminal facilities.
ii) Onsite and Offsite Emergency
Preparedness Plan required under
Rules 13 and 14 of the Management,
Storage and Import of Hazardous
Chemicals Rules, 1989 should be
prepared and approved by the nodal
agency.
iii) The project proponent should take
appropriate measure to store the oily
sludge in the crude tanks until a long-
term plan for disposal of oily sludge
has been finalised in consultation with
the SPCB. A report on the proposed
disposal plan should be submitted to
this Ministry for review within six
months. The feasibility of recovering
oil from the oily sludges should also
be considered.
iv) Efforts should be made by the project
proponent to reduce the flaring in the
existing platform to the maximum
extent possible. As indicated in the
EMP, an indoor flare stack with
scrubbers should be provided. The
height of the stack should be as per
guidelines of the Central Pollution
Control Board.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
Being Complied.
Monthly environmental monitoring is carried out as per the
requirements specified by APPCB in the consent for operation (CFO).
The environmental monitoring report includes ambient air quality as per
NAAQS, stack emissions, waste water discharges, surface &
groundwater quality and ambient noise. Report on compliance to CFO
conditions is submitted to APPCB. A trend analysis of environmental
monitoring results is given in Annexure-1.
Disaster management plan (DMP) and site incidents response plan
(SIRP) that includes preparedness and response plans for onsite and
offsite emergencies submitted to nodal agency are periodically updated.
The Disaster Management report has been revised in August 2018.
Detailed description about Pre-disaster-preparedness, Mitigation and
prevention, Disaster-response action, and Post-disaster-relief,
rehabilitation and reconstruction has been covered in the report.
Oily sludge is collected drums at a dedicated paved and contained
hazardous waste storage area and disposed to APPCB approved/
authorized vendors for co-processing in cement kilns/ TSDF/ recycler.
No flaring at off-shore installations.
Measures are already undertaken to reduce flaring at the on-shore
terminal by the installation of four associated Gas Compressors and a
third stage Gas Recovery Compressor and the onshore terminals are
provided with 3 No’s. of flare stacks of 30m height. The facilities are
installed with HC sensors to monitor any leakage.
In addition, periodic fugitive emission leakage detection study is being
carried out. Refer Annexure -1 for the ground level concentration
environmental monitoring and flare gas details.

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v) For facilities proposed within 500 Mts.
of the high tide line, necessary
approvals under CRZ notification
should be obtained.
B. Offshore facilities
i). The Project Authority must strictly
adhere to the stipulations made by
the Central Government as part of
any International Convention(s) or
Merchant Shipping Act.
ii). The Project Authority must (a)
dispose off construction wastes (b)
control and remove any pollution or
contamination of the sea due to spills
of oil from the wells, lubricants,
ballast and garbage resulting from the
project activities and (c) raise and
remove all sunken plant structures or
objects arising from the proposed
activities in accordance with
MARPOL convention 1973/1978.
iii) The Project Authority must use such
chemicals which are permissible and
information regarding the type of
chemicals used and toxicity must be
made available to this Ministry along
with their quantity, composition and
toxicity level chemicals which have
accumulative property in benthos or
sediments should be avoided or their
use restricted to the minimum. The
concentration levels of chemical
specially heavy metals in sediments,
fauna, flora and fish tissues should be
monitored at regular intervals.
iv) The project proponent should provide
barium recovery facilities.
v) Only water based drilling mud and
cutting having a low toxicity should be
used for drilling operation. The drilling
fluids should be reused to the
maximum extent possible and should
be discharged into the ocean only
when not suitable for further drilling.
Adequate solids control and fluid
handling system should be provided
to ensure minimum losses to the
ocean.
vi) Horizontal Direction Drilling (HDD)
technique should be adopted during
the laying of the export pipeline.
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No other facilities existing within 500 meters except laying of the Export
Pipe line of 20-inch diameter from onshore terminal to Sea fall point
underground with length 1.5 km and from Sea Fall Point to Single Buoy
Mooring (SBM) on sea bed only with length of about 1.5 km.
Stipulations made by the Central Government and Merchant Shipping
Act are being adhered to as per the following:
1. The Merchant Shipping Act. 1958, as amended & applicable.
2. MARPOL 1973/1978 as amended & applicable.
At present, the project authorities obtained permission for Mahananda
Ship
No construction activities were carried out during the reporting period.
There have been no incidents of Oil spill or accidental discharges.
Minor quantities of garbage and waste generated at offshore platforms
are brought to the onshore terminal by vessels. There are no unused
objects or sunken plant structures left in the Project area.
A list of production and treatment chemicals used are as follows. MSDS
of all hazardous chemicals are maintained at site. Refer below Table for
the list of chemicals used in the site.
PPD Scale Inhibitor -
De-emulsifier Sodium Hypochlorite
Oil Corrosion Inhibitor Glycol
Water Corrosion Inhibitor Therminol 55
Biocide-1 Propane
Biocide-2 Gas Phase Corrosion Inhibitor
Biocide -3 Drag Reducing Agent
Monitoring of water quality, sediment characteristics, plankton diversity
and concentration of heavy metals in fish tissues is being undertaken
periodically by Andhra University. Refer Annexure – 9 for the offshore
monitoring report Executive Summary.
Periodic environmental monitoring is being carried out. Refer Annexure
– 1 for the details.
Not applicable as drilling waste will be managed as per GSR 546 (E).
However, no drilling activities were undertaken during the reporting period
Noted for compliance.
However, no drilling activity was carried out during the reporting period.
The Export Pipeline of 20-inch diameter was laid from onshore terminal
to Sea fall point underground with length 1.5 KM and From Sea Fall
Point to Single Buoy Mooring (SBM) on sea bed only with length of
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about 15 KM.
vii) The pigging chemicals used for No chemicals are used in the pigging of lines. The material collected
cleaning the interfield pipelines during pigging is re-circulated into the process streams. No marine
should not be discharged into the discharge is made during the process of pigging.
ocean but collected after use and
returned to the gas and condensate
export line. To minimise accidental
release / contain oil spill the pigging
chemicals should be stored in defined
bunded areas.
viii) Release containing pathogens Offshore platforms are unmanned with no accommodation facilities.
bacteria, viruses and parasites which Only maintenance staff visits the platform as and when required. There
survive in marine life must be is no staying facilities provided in the Platform.
completely precluded by adequate
treatment measures on the platform.
ix) The Project Authority must strictly Being complied.
adhere to the regulations made by Discharges from vessels engaged in the field meet the MARPOL
MARPOL convention 1973 / 1978 for requirements as applicable under Annex I, II, III, IV, V & VI.
setting limits, for discharge from off-
Following Certificates are issued towards compliance for Production
shore oil / gas exploration and
Support Vessel Mahananda, currently engaged at Ravva Block:
production activities.
I. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
II. Certificate of Fitness for carrying Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk.
III. Document of Compliance for carrying Dangerous Goods
IV. International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate
V. International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate
VI. Garbage Management Plan
Garbage generated on board vessel is handled as per Garbage
Management Plan as applicable.
There have been no incidents of oil spill or accidental discharges.
x). The Project Authority must perform Noted for compliance.
static sheen test or any other However, no drilling activity was carried out during the reporting period.
approved test for the drilling fluids
and drill cuttings that are discharged
into the sea to ensure that there is no
discharge of free oil in the sea. Strict
compliance with the CPCB discharge
standard of 40 ppm oil should be
ensured.
xi). The Project Authority must set up There are no discharges from offshore platforms.
adequate number of monitoring Refer Annexure – 1 for environment monitoring details.
stations within an area of 400 M
radius around the drilling rigs,
processing platforms, the point of
discharge of drilling mud and drilling
fluids. The monitoring should cover
oil and grease in produced water,
hydrocarbon in deck drainage etc.
xii). The Project Authority must analyse Monitoring of water quality, sediment characteristics, plankton diversity
relevant parameters including and concentration of heavy metals in fish tissues are undertaken
chemicals, hydrocarbons and heavy periodically during offshore environmental monitoring carried out by
metals in water, sediments and their Andhra University. Refer Annexure – 9 for the details.
concentration levels in sediments on The study concluded that the concentrations of physico-chemical and
fauna, flora and fish tissues and biological characteristics near the marine outfall as well as the entire
should furnish the data to this Block are well within typical ranges of marine quality experienced in the
Ministry. region and do not reflect impact on the marine ecology. The productivity
levels, diversity and species of benthos which are indicators for

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xiii) The Project Authority should monitor
the population of marine biota
including fishes for the effects of
these drilling operations preferably
within a radius of 7 kms. The
recorded data should be furnished
once in six months to this Ministry.
Any major change observed should
be reviewed carefully and necessary
preventive measures should be taken
immediately.
xiv) The Project Authority must provide
ear plugs / muffs as protection
measures to the employees at the
time of their duty to mitigate the effect
of noise.
xv) The Project Authority must prepare a
safety audit system and mock
rehearsal must be carried out
regularly to test the responsiveness.
xvi) The Project Authority must establish
oil spill control centres at vulnerable
area with high pollution potential.
The project authorities should
upgrade the existing oil spill control
capabilities to the maximum extent
possible. The project authorities
should also create an all weather
capability for rescue operation.
xvii) Adequate infrastructural facilities
should be provided near the offshore
installations so that booms,
skimmers, chemicals dispersants
could be deployed immediately in
case of oil leakage from the
installations. Efforts should be made
to curtail the oil slick within 500
meters of the installation and
accordingly an action plan and
facilities to check the oil slick beyond
500 metres should be provided.
xviii). Facilities existing with the Coast
Guard are also required to be
strengthened with respect to
deployment of booms, oil skimmers
etc. The project proponent may
consider to provide necessary funds
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environmental response to pollution discharge also indicates no
anomaly.
Monitoring of water quality, sediment characteristics, plankton diversity
and concentration of heavy metals in fish tissues are undertaken
periodically during offshore environmental monitoring carried out by
Andhra University. Refer Annexure – 9 for the details.
The study concluded that the concentrations of physico-chemical and
biological characteristics near the marine outfall as well as the entire
Block are well within typical ranges of marine quality experienced in the
region and do not reflect impact on the marine ecology. The productivity
levels, diversity and species of benthos which are indicators for
environmental response to pollution discharge also indicates no
anomaly.
All the employees working in high noise areas are provided with
personnel protective equipment (PPE) including hearing protection
devices like ear muffs/ ear plugs.
HSE Management System in place (certified to the ISO 14001 &
OHSAS 18001 standards). Mock drills have been conducted regularly.
OISD (Oil Industry safety Directorate) also carried out the compliance
audit with respect to OISD safety standards periodically and the
recommendations are implemented and communicated to OISD.
Oil Spill Response and Contingency Plan has been prepared as per the
NOS-DCP guidelines. Refer Annexure – 5 for the details. The facility
complies with the following requirements:
Tier -1 oil spill response capability of category – A of NOS-DCP
requirements.
Tier – 2 MOU for the mutual aid agreement is held with other
organizations such as RIL, GSPC and ONGC and Vedanta Limited
Tier - 3 The organization has an associate agreement with OSRL,
Singapore to support oil spill response of higher magnitude.
The following contingency plan are prepared, and periodic mock drill is
also carried out to check its effectiveness.
a. Emergency Response plan
b. Blow out prevention plan
c. Oil Spill Contingency Plan
d. MOU for Co-operation in Emergency Situations
Provided with the Following
2000 M Boom Reel, Power packs, 2 Skimmers, Oil Spill Dispersant and
others as per Oil Spill Contingency plan for offshore operations of
Ravva field.
Vedanta (Cairn Oil & Gas) works in consultation with coast guard for oil
spill preparedness and response and periodic joint mock drills are also
conducted to check the effectiveness of the preparedness.
Mutual sharing of resources among other oil & gas companies like
GSPC, ONGC and Reliance also exists.
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for strengthening such facilities.
xix). A separate Environment Dedicated environmental expertise support is available both at the
Management Cell with suitably facilities and at Corporate office.
qualified technical personnel to carry The site has established laboratory to monitor the key parameters of
out various functional related to STP, ETP and noise.
environmental management should
However, for the detailed and regular monitoring, the third party
be set up under the control of a
laboratory accredited by NABL and MoEF&CC has been hired to carry
senior technical personnel who will
out the environmental monitoring requirements of the at the facilities
directly report to the Chief Executive.
and offshore.
xx). Adequate fund provision (capital and Budgetary provisions have been made exclusively for up-gradation/
recurring expenditure) must be made maintenance/ operation of effluent treatment facilities, greenbelt
for environmental control measures maintenance and environmental monitoring on a regular basis. An
and upgradation of facilities for major amount of INR INR 87,25,328/- has been incurred during the reporting
oil spill control and the fund so period towards operation & maintenance, environmental monitoring,
provided should not be diverted for waste management, STP operation & Maintenance (O&M), ETP O&M,
any other purpose. The fund green belt development and others.
provision should be clearly reflected
in their proposal for financial
approvals to the competent authority.
xxi) The project would be monitored by Noted and being complied. Six monthly compliance report is being
Ministry’s Regional Office, Bangalore submitted regularly to MoEF&CC Chennai office.
and status report on compliance of
conditions stipulated by the MOEF
should be submitted to this Ministry
and Regional Office, Bangalore every
six months for review.

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EC Compliance Report - Ravva Satellite Gas Development Project

COMPLIANCE STATUS OF CONDITIONS OF MOEF&CC DURING ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE OF THE

PROJECT

Name of the Project: Ravva Satellite Gas Development Project

Clearance Letter No: J-11011/84/2000-IA II dated 30th January 2001
Period of Compliance Report: Progressive EC Compliance Reporting period is April- 2019 to September - 2019
Average production details: Average production details for the reporting period is detailed below
Parameter Units Approved Capacity Present Avg. Production
Crude Oil production BOPD 50,000 10,449
Associated gas production MMSCMD 2.32 0.481

All the conditions mentioned in this EC are being complied. Within the Ravva field, there exists 8 oil and gas platforms. 6
platforms (RA, RB, RC, RD, RE and RF) are meant for crude oil production and remaining 2 (RG and RH) are meant for
gas production.
Pipelines:
 One number 6” Sub Sea flow line between RF and RG platform
 One number 6” Sub Sea flow line between RD and RH platform
 One number 8” Sub Sea Pipe line from RH to onshore Terminal
The point wise compliance is detailed below:

S. No. Conditions Compliance Status

Specific Conditions:
i). The Schedule for commencement by the drilling Complied.
operation should be intimated at least one Intimated to Wildlife Warden, Rajahmundry before start of
month in advance to the Wildlife Warden having the drilling activity.
jurisdiction over the nearest coastal area so as
to enable him to monitor its impact, if any, as on
the wild life.
ii) Approval from DG Shipping under the Merchant Being complied.
Shipping Act prior to commencement of the Required Statutory approvals are taken prior
drilling operations should be obtained. At least commencement of drilling. Additional instructions /
30 days prior to the commencement of drilling, advisory, if any, issued by Statute including those from
the exact location should be intimated to the Director General of Shipping are adhered to as applicable.
Director General of Shipping, Mumbai and the Movement and operation of drilling rigs being done under
Company should abide by any direction he may intimation to DG Shipping before commencement of
issue with respect to ensuring the safety of activities.
navigation in the area. However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
reporting period.
iii) As reflected in the EMP the drilling fluid should No drilling activities were undertaken during the reporting
be reused/ recycled. As per the norms period.
stipulated under EPA, efforts should be made Refer Annexure 7 for compliance to EMP
not to discharge drilling fluid/mud/cuttings into
sea. The drill cuttings/mud should be disposed
off onshore in a secured landfill site approved
by the Andhra Pradesh SPCB. In case disposal
on land is not feasible, Ministry hereby grants
provisional permission for one-year for disposal
of the residual water based drilling fluids and
drill cuttings after proper washing into sea
subject to following conditions:
 The project authority should ensure that
only low toxicity chemical additive shall be
used for preparation of drilling fluids.
 The disposal point should be located at
least 5 KM away from the shoreline and
ecologically sensitive areas.
 At the disposal point, the seabed currents
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60cm/sec and sea depth of 50 meter
minimum must be available for proper
dilution and dispersion.
 The drill cuttings should be discharged
intermittently to avoid turbidity and
reduction in transmittance.
 Company should submit well-wise data on
the quantity of water based muds / cuttings
used/generated along with slurry volume
and properties (particle size distribution
etc.)
 Company should monitor the sea surface
water quality in terms of oil content around
the well and submit reports to the Ministry
on a monthly basis during the period of
drilling operations.
iv) The company should monitor the heavy metal
concentration in the marine fish species before
taking up the drilling activities and subsequently
thereafter on a yearly basis.
v) Even though the proposed site is not part of
National Park or wild life sanctuary, it is seen
that degraded mangrove forests exists in the
region. The company should submit a
plan/scheme for mangrove
regeneration/compensatory development in
consultation with the local Forest/Wildlife
office. About 25% of the land acquired for the
onshore terminal should be developed as
green belt.
vi) Adequate infrastructural facilities should be
provided in offshore installations so that booms
skimmers chemical dispersants could be
deployed immediately in case of oil leakage
from the installations such that the oil slick if
any, is contained within 500 meters of the
installation and accordingly, action plan and
facilities to check the oil slick beyond 500
meters should be provided.
vii) The project proponent shall also comply with
the environmental protection measure and
safeguards recommended in the EIA/EMP/Risk
Analysis report as well as the recommendations
of the Public Hearing Panel.
General Conditions:
i) The project authority must strictly adhere to the
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Monitoring of water quality, sediment characteristics,
plankton diversity and concentration of heavy metals in fish
tissues is being undertaken periodically by Andhra
University. Refer Annexure – 9 for the offshore monitoring
report Executive Summary.
Greenbelt including development of mangroves has been
taken up and the area of greenbelt is more than 25% of the
acquired land.
Plantation is carried out in the Onshore Terminal on regular
basis. Approximately 63 acres of terminal area has been as
developed as green belt by planting mangrove plants. Also,
Casurina plantation account to 19% in association with AP
Forest Department was undertaken.
Refer Annexure 3 for details of Greenbelt Plantation and
Annexure 4 for details of Mangrove plantation.
Oil Spill Response and Contingency Plan has been
prepared as per the NOS-DCP guidelines. Refer Annexure
– 5 for the details. The facility complies with the following
requirements:
Tier -1 oil spill response capability of category – A of NOS-
DCP requirements.
Tier – 2 MOU for the mutual aid agreement is held with
other organizations such as RIL, GSPC and ONGC and
Vedanta Limited
Tier - 3 The organization has an associate agreement with
OSRL, Singapore to support oil spill response of higher
magnitude.
The following contingency plan are prepared, and periodic
mock drill is also carried out to check its effectiveness.
a. Emergency Response plan
b. Blow out prevention plan
c. Oil Spill Contingency Plan
d. MOU for Co-operation in Emergency Situations
Noted and being complied.
Refer Annexure 7 for compliance status of the
Environmental Management Plan (EMP) prepared
reference to EC No. J-11011/81/2013-I.A.II(I)
Refer Annexure 6 for compliance against Public hearing
points carried out on 05 December 2013
Stipulations made by the Central Government and
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stipulations made by the Central Government
as part of any International Convention(s) or
Merchant Shipping Act.
2. The project authorities must strictly adhere to
the stipulations made by the Andhra Pradesh
State Pollution Control Board and the State
Government.
3. No further expansion or modifications in the
proposal should be carried out without prior
approval of MoEF. In case of deviations or
alterations in the project proposal from those
submitted to this Ministry for clearance, a fresh
reference should be made to the Ministry to
assess the adequacy of conditions imposed and
to add additional environmental protection
measures required, if any
4. The project must strictly adhere to the
regulations made by MARPOL convention
1973/1978 for setting limits, for discharges from
offshore oil/gas exploration and production
activities.
5. The project authorities must strictly comply with
the rules and regulations under Manufacture,
Storage and Import of Hazardous chemicals
Rules, 1989 as amended on 3rd October 1994.
Prior approvals from Chief Inspectorate of
Factories, Chief Controller of Explosives, Fire
Safety Inspectorate etc. must be obtained
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Merchant Shipping Act are being adhered to as per the
following:
1. The Merchant Shipping Act. 1958, as amended &
applicable.
2. MARPOL 1973/1978 as amended & applicable.
At present, the project authorities obtained permission for
Mahananda Ship
Being complied. Periodic monitoring of ambient air
quality, effluent, air emissions, and ambient noise levels
around the onshore terminal is carried out as per
requirements of consent for operation (CFO). The
monitoring reports are regularly submitted to APPCB. A
trend analysis of ambient air quality parameters,
ambient noise and major parameters in treated effluent
is given in Annexure-1 for reference. All the
parameters are found to be within the prescribed limits.
The copy of CFO (combined with HWA) is issued
having order APPCB/VSP/RJY/546/CFO/HO/2016,
dated 22.07.2016 and valid upto 31.10.2021 and the
compliance report is submitted to APPCB The annual
Environmental Statement (Form-V) submitted to
APPCB is enclosed as Annexure-8
Noted and no activities presently being carried out without
obtain of EC and other applicable approvals. Amendments
in existing environmental clearances are periodically
obtained from MoEF&CC for future expansion and
modification projects as per the requirements.
Being complied.
Discharges from vessels engaged in the field meet the
MARPOL requirements as applicable under Annex I, II, III,
IV, V & VI.
Following Certificates are issued towards compliance for
Production Support Vessel Mahananda, currently engaged
at Ravva Block:
I. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
II. Certificate of Fitness for carrying Noxious Liquid
Substances in Bulk.
III. Document of Compliance for carrying Dangerous
Goods
IV. International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate
V. International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate
VI. Garbage Management Plan
Garbage generated on board vessel is handled as per
Garbage Management Plan as applicable.
There have been no incidents of oil spill or accidental
discharges.
Being complied.
Total Capacity of 1,70,015 KL approved by Chief Controller
of Explosives vide dated 31.05.2018.
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wherever applicable.
6. The project authorities must strictly comply with
rules and regulations with regard to handling
and disposal of hazardous wastes in
accordance with the Hazardous Wastes
(Management & Handling) Rules, 1989
wherever applicable. Authorization from the
State Pollution Control Board must be obtained
for collections/treatment/storage/disposal of
hazardous wastes.
7. The overall noise levels in and around the rig
area should be kept well within the standards
(85 dBA) by providing noise control measures
including acoustic hoods, silencers, enclosures
etc. on all sources of noise generation. The
ambient noise levels should conform to the
standards prescribed under EPA rules, 1989
viz. 75 dB(A) (daytime) and 70 dB(A) (night-
time).
8. A separate environmental management cell
equipped with full-fledged laboratory facilities
must be set up to carry out the environmental
management and monitoring functions.
9. The project authorities will provide adequate
funds both recurring and non-recurring to
implement the conditions stipulated by the
MoEF as well as the State Government along
with the implementation schedule for all the
conditions stipulated herein. The funds so
provided should not be diverted for any other
purpose.
10. The implementation of the project vis-à-vis
environmental action plans will be monitored by
Ministry’s Regional Office at Bangalore, State
Pollution Control Board/ CPCB. Six monthly
compliance status report should be submitted to
the monitoring agencies.
11. The Project Proponent should inform the public
that the project has been accorded
environmental clearance by the Ministry and
copies of the clearance letter are available with
the State Pollution Control Board/Committee
and may also be seen at Website of the Ministry
and Forests at http:/www.envfor.nic.in. This
should be advertised in at least two local
newspapers that are widely circulated in the
region of which one shall be in the vernacular
language of the locality concerned.
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Being complied. Obtained HW Authorization from APPCB
and valid till 31.10.2021.
The copy of CFO (combined with HWA) is issued having
order APPCB/VSP/RJY/546/CFO/HO/2016, dated
22.07.2016 and valid upto 31.10.2021 and the compliance
report submitted to APPCB having the above-mentioned
consent order no and amended consent order No
APPCB/VSY/RJY/546/CFO/HO/2017-233.
Being complied.
No rig operation was carried out during the said reporting
period.
All the high noise equipment’s are fitted with the noise
control measures to reduce the source noise. Ambient
noise level is being measured at periodic intervals and the
values are within the prescribed limits. Refer the Annexure
-1 for details.
Separate environment management cell is established with
competent technical personnel headed by Head–HSEQ &
Sustainability who directly reports to the Chief Executive
Officer. In-house laboratory facilities are available for
testing of effluents.
Annual budgetary provisions are made exclusively for up-
gradation/ maintenance/ operation of effluent treatment
facilities, greenbelt maintenance and environmental
monitoring on a regular basis. An amount of INR INR
87,25,328/- has been incurred during the reporting period
towards operation & maintenance, environmental
monitoring, waste management, green belt and others..
Submitting Half Yearly EC compliance.
Advertised in the local newspapers on 5th February 2001
and copies were submitted earlier.
A public notice informing the grant of this EC by
MOEF&CC was published by Cairn as follows:
 Deccan Chronicle (English)
 Eenadu (Telugu)
EC Compliance Report - Exploratory Drilling of 8 wells for oil and gas in the PKGM-1 offshore block in East coast of
India in the Bay of Bengal

COMPLIANCE STATUS OF CONDITIONS OF MOEF&CC DURING ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE OF THE

PROJECT

Name of the Project: Exploratory Drilling of 8 wells for oil and gas in the PKGM-1 offshore block in East coast of India in
the Bay of Bengal
Clearance Letter No: J-11011/50/2001-IA II dated September 17, 2001
Period of Compliance Report: Progressive EC Compliance Reporting period is April- 2019 to September - 2019
Average production details: Average production details for the reporting period is detailed below
Approved Present Avg.
Parameter Units
Capacity Production
Crude oil production BOPD 50,000 10,449
Associated gas production MMSCMD 2.32 0.481

Within the Ravva field, there exists 8 oil and gas platforms. 6 platforms (RA, RB, RC, RD, RE and RF) are meant for
crude oil production and remaining 2 (RG and RH) are meant for gas production.
As against 8 Nos. of Exploratory Drilling, 7 nos. have been drilled
All the conditions mentioned in this EC are being complied. No activities taken up during the reporting period. The point
wise compliance is detailed below:

S. No. Conditions Compliance Status

i. The Schedule for commencement by Complied.
the drilling operation should be Intimated to Wildlife Warden, Rajahmundry when drilling was carried
intimated at least one month in advance out.
to the Wildlife Warden having
jurisdiction over the nearest coastal
area so as to enable him to monitor its
impact, if any, on the wild life.
ii. Approval from DG Shipping under the Noted for compliance.
Merchant Shipping Act prior to However, no drilling activity was carried out during the reporting
commencement of the drilling period.
operations should be obtained. At-least
30 days prior to the commencement of
drilling, the exact location should be
intimated to the Director General of
Shipping, Mumbai and the company
should abide by any direction he may
issue regarding ensuring the safety of
navigation in the area.
iii. Only water based drilling fluids/ mud Noted for compliance.
should be used for the drilling operation. However, no drilling activity was carried out during the reporting
Ministry hereby grants provisional period.
permission for one-year for disposal of
the residual water based drilling fluids
and drill cuttings after proper washing
subject to following conditions.
a. The water based muds must have low Noted for compliance.
toxicity (i.e 96 LC50 value > 30,000 However, no drilling activity was carried out during the reporting
ppm). The project authority should period.
ensure that only low toxicity chemical
additives shall be used for preparation
of drilling fluids.
b. The disposal point should be atleast 5 Noted for compliance.
Km away from the shoreline and However, no drilling activity was carried out during the reporting
ecologically sensitive areas. period.
c. At disposal point, the sea bed currents Noted for compliance.
should have a minimum velocity of 60 However, no drilling activity was carried out during the reporting

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Cm/second sea depth of 50 m minimum
must be available for proper dilution and
dispersion.
d. The drill cuttings should be discharged
intermittently to avoid turbidity and
reduction in transmittance.
e. Company should submit well-wise data
on the quantity of water based muds
used/ cuttings generated along the
slurry volume and properties.
f. Company should monitor the sea
surface water quality in terms of oil
content around the well and submit
reports to the Ministry on a monthly
basis during the period of drilling
operations.
iv. The Company should monitor the
Petroleum hydro carbons and heavy
metal concentrations in the marine fish
species regularly and submit report to
the Ministry
v. In case the commercial viability of the
project is established, the company will
prepare a detailed plan for development
of oil and gas fields in PKGM -1 in the
Bay of Bengal and obtain fresh
clearance from Ministry.
vi. Adequate infrastructural facilities should
be provided near the offshore
installations, so that booms, skimmers
and chemical dispersants could be
deployed immediately in case of oil
leakage from the installations. Efforts
should be made to curtail the oil slick
within 500 m of the installation and
accordingly, action plan and facilities to
check the oil slick beyond 500 m should
be provided.
vii. The project proponent shall also comply
with the environmental protection
measures and safeguards
recommended in the EIA/EMP report as
well as the recommendations of the
public hearing panel.
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period.
Noted for compliance.
However, no drilling activity was carried out during the reporting
period.
Noted for compliance.
However, no drilling activity was carried out during the reporting
period.
Refer Annexure – 1 and Annexure – 9 for details.
Monitoring of water quality, sediment characteristics, plankton
diversity and concentration of heavy metals in fish tissues are
undertaken periodically during offshore environmental monitoring
carried out by Andhra University. Refer Annexure – 9 for the details.
The study concluded that the concentrations of physico-chemical
and biological characteristics near the marine outfall as well as the
entire Block are well within typical ranges of marine quality
experienced in the region and do not reflect impact on the marine
ecology. The productivity levels, diversity and species of benthos
which are indicators for environmental response to pollution
discharge also indicates no anomaly.
Prepared a detailed plan for development of Oil and gas field and
obtained EC for infill well drilling (Development Wells) and obtained
EC vide dated 04.08.2005.
Oil Spill Response and Contingency Plan has been prepared as per
the NOS-DCP guidelines. Refer Annexure – 5 for the details. The
facility complies with the following requirements:
Tier -1 oil spill response capability of category – A of NOS-DCP
requirements.
Tier – 2 MOU for the mutual aid agreement is held with other
organizations such as RIL, GSPC and ONGC and Vedanta Limited
Tier - 3 The organization has an associate agreement with OSRL,
Singapore to support oil spill response of higher magnitude.
The following contingency plan are prepared, and periodic mock drill
is also carried out to check its effectiveness.
a. Emergency Response plan
b. Blow out prevention plan
c. Oil Spill Contingency Plan
d. MOU for Co-operation in Emergency Situations
Actions recommended in the EMP being implemented and the
recommendations of the public hearing panel are also being
complied with.
Refer Annexure 7 for compliance status of the Environmental
Management Plan (EMP) prepared reference to EC No. J-
11011/81/2013-I.A.II(I)
Refer Annexure 6 for compliance against Public Hearing points
carried out on 05 December 2013.
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India in the Bay of Bengal
S. No. Conditions
General conditions
i. The project authority must strictly
adhere to the stipulations made by the
Central Government as part of the
international conventions and Merchant
Shipping Act.
ii. The project authorities must strictly
adhere to the stipulations made by the
Andhra Pradesh State Pollution Control
Board and the State Government.
iii. No further expansion or modifications in
the plant should be carried out without
prior approval of the Ministry of
Environment and Forests. In case of
deviations or alterations in the project
proposal from those submitted to this
Ministry for clearance, a fresh reference
should be made to the Ministry to
assess the adequacy of conditions
imposed and to add additional
environmental protection measures
required if any.
iv. The project authorities must strictly
comply with the rules and regulations
under Manufacture, Storage and Import
of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989
as amended on 3rd October, 1994. Prior
approvals from Chief Inspectorate of
Factories, Chief Controller of
Explosives, Fire Safety Inspectorate
etc, must be obtained where ever
applicable.
v. The project authorities must comply
with the rules and regulations with
regard to handling and disposal of
hazardous wastes in accordance with
the Hazardous Wastes (Management &
Handling) Rules, 1989 wherever
applicable. Authorization from the State
Pollution Control Board must be
obtained for
collection/treatment/storage/disposal of
hazardous wastes.
vi. The overall noise levels in and around
the rig area should be kept well within
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Stipulations made by the Central Government and Merchant
Shipping Act are being adhered to as per the following:
1. The Merchant Shipping Act. 1958, as amended & applicable.
2. MARPOL 1973/1978 as amended & applicable.
At present, the project authorities obtained permission for
Mahananda Ship
Periodic monitoring of ambient air quality, effluent, air emissions,
and ambient noise levels around the onshore terminal is carried out
as per requirements of consent for operation (CFO). The monitoring
reports are regularly submitted to APPCB. A trend analysis of
ambient air quality parameters, ambient noise and major parameters
in treated effluent is given in Annexure-1 for reference.
The copy of CFO (combined with HWA) is issued having order
APPCB/VSP/RJY/546/CFO/HO/2016, dated 22.07.2016 and valid
upto 31.10.2021 and the compliance report is submitted to APPCB
having the above-mentioned consent order no and amended
consent order No APPCB/VSY/RJY/546/CFO/HO/2017-233. The
annual Environmental Statement (Form-V) submitted to APPCB for
the FY 2018-19 is enclosed as Annexure-8
Noted and no activities presently being carried out without any EC
requirements. Amendments in existing environmental clearances
are periodically obtained from MoEF&CC for future expansion and
modification projects as per the requirements.
Being complied.
Total Capacity of 1,70,015 KL approved by Chief Controller of
Explosives vide dated 31.05.2018
A list of production and treatment chemicals used are as follows.
MSDS of all hazardous chemicals are maintained at site
PPD Scale Inhibitor -
De-emulsifier Sodium Hypochlorite
Oil Corrosion Inhibitor Glycol
Water Corrosion Inhibitor Therminol 55
Biocide-1 Propane
Biocide-2 Gas Phase Corrosion Inhibitor
Biocide -3 Drag Reducing Agent
Being complied. HW Authorization has been obtained from APPCB
valid till 31.10.2021.
Being Complied.
Monthly environmental monitoring is carried out as per the
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India in the Bay of Bengal

S. No. Conditions Compliance Status

the standards (85 dB(A)) by providing requirements specified by APPCB in the consent for operation
noise control measures including (CFO). The environmental monitoring report includes ambient air
acoustic hoods, silencers, enclosures quality as per NAAQS, stack emissions, waste water discharges,
etc. on all sources of noise generation. surface & groundwater quality and ambient noise. Report on
The ambient noise levels should compliance to CFO conditions is submitted to APPCB. A trend
conform to the standards prescribed analysis of environmental monitoring results is given in Annexure-1.
under EPA Rules, 1989 viz, 75 dB (A)
(day time) and 70 dB(A) (night time).
vii. A separate environment management Separate environment management cell is established with
cell equipped with full-fledged competent technical personnel headed by Head–HSEQ &
laboratory facilities must be set up to Sustainability who directly reports to the Chief Executive Officer. In-
carry out the environment monitoring house laboratory facilities are available for testing of effluents.
functions.
viii. The project authorities will provide Annual budget has a provision exclusively for environmental
adequate funds both recurring and non- protection activities – both for capital project and routine functions.
recurring to implement the conditions The fund is utilized for implementation for environmental
stipulated by the MOEF as well as the management programs, initiatives, greenbelt development, etc. An
state government along with the amount of approx., INR 87,25,328/- has been incurred during the
implementation schedule for all the reporting period towards operation & maintenance, environmental
conditions stipulated herein. The funds monitoring, waste management, green belt development and others.
so provided should not be diverted for
any other purpose.
ix. The implementation of the project vis-à- Noted and being complied. Six monthly compliance report is being
vis environmental action plans will be submitted to the MoEF&CC.
monitored by Ministry’s regional office
at Bangalore, State Pollution Control
Board and Central Pollution Control
board. A six monthly compliance status
report should be submitted to the
monitoring agencies.
x. The project proponent should inform the Environmental clearance of the project was advertised in the
public that the project has been newspapers and copies of the same were submitted earlier.
accorded environmental clearance by
A public notice informing the grant of this EC by MOEF&CC was
the Ministry and copies of the clearance
published by Cairn as follows:
letter are available with the State
Pollution Control Board/Committee and  Deccan Chronicle (English)
may also be seen at Website of the  Eenadu (Telugu)
MOEF at http:/WWW.envfor.nic.in. This
should be advertised in at least two
local newspapers that are widely
circulated in the region of which one
shall be in the vernacular language of
the locality concerned and a copy of the
same should be forwarded to the
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COMPLIANCE STATUS OF CONDITIONS OF MOEF&CC DURING ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE OF THE
PROJECT

Name of the Project: Infill Well Drilling (Development Wells) Ravva Oil Field (PKGM-1) Block in KG Offshore Basin,
Bay of Bengal, Andhra Pradesh
Clearance Letter No: J - 11011/207/2004-IA (II) I dated 4th August 2005
Period of Compliance Report: Progressive EC Compliance Reporting period is April- 2019 to September - 2019
Average production details: Average production details for the reporting period is detailed below
Parameter Units Approved Capacity Present Avg. Production
Crude Oil production BOPD 50,000 10,449
Associated gas production MMSCMD 2.32 0.481

Within the Ravva field, there exists 8 oil and gas platforms. 6 platforms (RA, RB, RC, RD, RE and RF) are meant for
crude oil production and remaining 2 (RG and RH) are meant for gas production

As against 15 Nos. of permitted in-fill wells (Development Wells), 15 nos. have been drilled till date. Out of the fifteen
(15) nos. of development wells permitted, currently ten (10) nos. of wells are producing oil and four (04) nos. of wells are
functioning as water injectors and one (01) well is shut. As per the EC 8. J-11011-81-2013-IA-II-(I) dated 23.02.2015
Company obtain permission for Drilling of 20 development wells, 6 from new Rl platform and 14 from existing platforms
(4 nos. from RF, 3 nos. from RC, 3 nos. RG and 4 nos. from RE platforms).
All the conditions mentioned in this EC are being complied. No activities undertaken under the scope of this EC. The
point wise compliance is detailed below:

S. Conditions Compliance Status

No.
i) Use of diesel based mud is prohibited. The project Noted for compliance.
authorities should ensure that only water based However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
mud drilling fluid should be used for the proposed reporting period.
off shore drillings. Ministry hereby grants
permission for disposal of residual water based
drilling fluid and drill cutting after proper washing
subject to the following conditions:
The chemical additives used in water based Noted for compliance.
drilling fluid should be biodegradable (mainly However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
organic constituents) and should have toxicity of reporting period.
96 hr LC50 value >30,000 mg/l as per mysid
toxicity or toxicity test conducted on locally
available sensitive sea species
Thoroughly washed drill cuttings (DC) separated
from WBM and unusable portion of WBM having
toxicity of 96 hr LC50>30,000 mg/l shall be
discharged off-shore into sea intermittently at an
average rate of 50bbl/hr/well from a platform so as
to have proper dilution and dispersion without any
adverse impact on marine environment.
Drill cuttings of any composition should not be There are no notified sensitive areas within the designated
discharged in sensitive areas notified by Ministry mining area of PKGM-1 block. Noted for compliance.
of Environment & Forests.
Discharge of DC from the installation located Noted for compliance.
within 5 Km away from shore should have no However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
adverse impact on marine eco-system and on the reporting period.
shore. If adverse impact is observed, the
company should bring the DC on-shore for
disposal in an impervious waste disposal pit.
The company should get analysed the drill Noted for compliance.
cuttings generated from each well from any However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
recognized laboratory for its characteristics and reporting period.

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No.
results be submitted to MOEF/CPCB/SPCB
periodically.
M/s ONGC are required to record daily discharge Noted for compliance.
of DC and DF to offshore and also to monitor daily However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
the effluent quality, and submit the compliance reporting period.
report once in every six months to MoEF.
Company should monitor the sea surface water Monitoring of water quality, sediment characteristics,
quality in terms of oil content around the well and plankton diversity and concentration of heavy metals in fish
submit reports to the Ministry on a monthly basis tissues is being undertaken periodically by Andhra
during the period of drilling operations. University. Refer Annexure – 1 and 9 for the monitoring
details.
In case DC is associated with high oil content Noted for compliance.
from hydrocarbon bearing formation, then However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
disposal of DC should not have oil content > 10 reporting period.
mg/kg.
The DC wash water should be treated to conform Noted for compliance.
to limits notified under the Environment However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
(Protection) Act, 1986, before disposal into sea. reporting period.
The treated effluent should be monitored
regularly.
Barite used in preparation of DF shall not contain Noted for compliance.
Hg > 1 mg/kg & Cd > 3 mg/kg. However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
reporting period.
Should any, environment friendly technology Noted for compliance.
emerge for substitution of DF and disposal However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
technology, it may be brought to the notice of reporting period.
MoEF and regulatory agencies. If the operator
desires to adopt such environment friendly
technology prior approval from MoEF shall be
taken.
(ii) To address the specific operational problems In past the drilling in the PKGM-1 Block was carried out
during exploration like stuck pipe, overpressure using biodegradable synthetic based mud of low toxicity
and hole instability etc. M/S CIL proposes to use confirming with G.S.R. 546 (E) requirements.
Synthetic Base Muds (SBMs). Ministry hereby
grants permission for use of the SBMs subject to
the following conditions:
Well-wise data on quality of SBMs used / wastes Noted for compliance.
including cuttings generated and discharged on a However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
daily basis must be maintained and report reporting period.
submitted to Ministry of Environment & Forests
and CPCB.
The chemical additives used in the SBMs should Noted for compliance.
have toxicity of 96 hr LC50 value > 30,000 mg/l as However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
per mysid toxicity or toxicity test conducted on reporting period.
locally available sensitive species. The company
should ensure that various chemicals used in the
proposed SBMs should be bio-degradable in
nature.
Hexavalent chromium compound should not be Noted for compliance.
used in drilling fluid (DF). Alternate chemicals in However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
place of chrome lignosulphonate should be used reporting period.
in the drilling fluids. In case, chrome compound is
used the DF/DC should not be disposed offshore.
Barite used in the drilling fluid shall not contain Hg
> 1 mg/kg and Cd > 3 mg/kg
Thoroughly washed drill cuttings separated from Noted for compliance.
SBMs and unusable portion of SBM having However, no drilling activity was carried out during the

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toxicity of 96 hr LC50 value >30,000 mg/l shall be
discharged offshore into sea intermittently at a
rate of 50 bbl/hr/well from a platform so as to have
proper dilution and dispersion without any adverse
impact on marine environment. SBM should be
recycled to the maximum extent.
(iii) The company should monitor the petroleum
hydrocarbons and heavy metals concentration in
the marine fish species regularly and submit
report to the Ministry.
(iv) Treated waste water (produced water or formation
water or sanitary sewage) should comply with the
marine disposal standards (for oil & gas at <40
mg/l) notified under the Environment (Protection)
Act, 1986.
(v) Requisite infrastructure facilities should be
provided near the offshore installations so that
booms and skimmers/chemical dispersants could
be deployed immediately in case of oil leakage
from the installations. Efforts should be made to
curtail the oil slick between 500 meters of the
installation and accordingly, action plan and
facilities to check the oil slick beyond 500 meters
should be provided.
(vi) Approval from DG Shipping under the Merchant
Shipping Act prior to commencement of the
drilling operations should be obtained. At least 30
days prior to the commencement of drilling, the
exact location should be intimated to the Director
General of Shipping and the company should
abide by any direction he may issue regarding
ensuring the safety of navigation in the area.
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reporting period.
Monitoring of water quality, sediment characteristics,
plankton diversity and concentration of heavy metals in fish
tissues is undertaken during offshore environmental
monitoring by Andhra University. Refer Annexure - 9 for
Executive summary of the Offshore Marine Monitoring
Report.
Sewage generated from the terminal activities is treated
through the aeration process in the STP installed within the
onshore terminal. The treated sewage is used for the greenbelt
development activities within the onshore area and thus no
discharge is carried out beyond the terminal premises.
The produced water separated from the hydrocarbon well
fluids is treated through onshore ETP installed within the
terminal area. The treated effluent after meeting the marine
discharge standards as prescribed by APPCB is discharged
into sea through marine outfall located about 500 m seawards
from shore through diffuser.
Periodic environmental monitoring is being carried out for the
treated sewage and the treated effluents. Refer the Annexure -
1 for the details.
Oil Spill Response and Contingency Plan has been
prepared as per the NOS-DCP guidelines. Refer Annexure
– 5 for the details. The facility complies with the following
requirements:
Tier -1 oil spill response capability of category – A of NOS-
DCP requirements.
Tier – 2 MOU for the mutual aid agreement is held with
other organizations such as RIL, GSPC and ONGC and
Vedanta Limited
Tier - 3 The organization has an associate agreement with
OSRL, Singapore to support oil spill response of higher
magnitude.
The following contingency plan are prepared, and periodic
mock drill is also carried out to check its effectiveness.
a. Emergency Response plan
b. Blow out prevention plan
c. Oil Spill Contingency Plan
d. MOU for Co-operation in Emergency Situations
No drilling activities were undertaken during the reporting
period.
Required Statutory approvals are taken prior
commencement of drilling. Additional instructions /
advisory, if any, issued by Statute including those from
Director General of Shipping are adhered to as applicable.
Movement and operation of drilling rigs being done under
intimation to DG Shipping before commencement of
activities.
At present, the project authorities obtained permission for
Mahananda Ship
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(vii) The project proponent should also comply with the
environmental protection measures and
safeguards recommended in the EIA/ EMP /risk
analysis report as well as the recommendations of
the public hearing panel.
B GENERAL CONDITIONS
i The project authority must strictly adhere to the
stipulations made by the Central Government as
part of the international conventions and Merchant
Shipping Act
ii No further expansion or modifications in the plant
should be carried out without prior approval of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests. In case of
deviations or alterations in the project proposal
from those submitted to this Ministry for
clearance, a fresh reference should be made to
the Ministry to assess the adequacy of conditions
imposed and to add additional environmental
protection measures required if any
iii The project authorities must strictly comply with
the rules and regulations under Manufacture,
Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals
Rules, 1989 as amended on 3rd October 1994.
Prior approvals from Chief Inspectorate of
Factories, Chief Controller of Explosives, Fire
Safety Inspectorate etc, must be obtained where
ever applicable
iv The project authorities must comply with the rules
and regulations with regard to handling and
disposal of hazardous wastes in accordance with
the Hazardous Wastes (Management & Handling)
Rules, 1989 wherever applicable. Authorization
from the State Pollution Control Board must be
obtained for collection/treatment/storage/disposal
of hazardous wastes.
v The overall noise levels in and around the rig area
should be kept well within the standards (85 dBA)
by providing noise control measures including
acoustic hoods, silencers, enclosures etc on all
sources of noise generation. The ambient noise
levels should conform to the standards prescribed
under EPA Rules, 1989 viz, 75 dBA (day time)
and 70 dBA (night time).
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Actions recommended in the EMP being implemented and
the recommendations of the public hearing panel are also
being complied with.
Refer Annexure 7 for compliance status of the
Environmental Management Plan (EMP) prepared
reference to EC No. J-11011/81/2013-I.A.II(I)
Refer Annexure 6 for compliance against Public Hearing
points.
Stipulations made by the Central Government and
Merchant Shipping Act are being adhered to as per the
following:
1. The Merchant Shipping Act. 1958, as amended &
applicable.
2. MARPOL 1973/1978 as amended & applicable.
At present, the project authorities obtained permission for
Mahananda Ship
Noted and no activities presently being carried out without
any EC requirements. Amendments in existing/fresh
environmental clearances are periodically obtained from
MoEF&CC for future expansion and modification projects
as per the requirements
Noted and is being complied.
Total Capacity of 1,70,015 KL approved by Chief Controller
of Explosives vide dated 31 .05.2018.
A list of production and treatment chemicals used are as
follows. MSDS of all hazardous chemicals are maintained
at site.
PPD Scale Inhibitor -
De-emulsifier Sodium Hypochlorite
Oil Corrosion Inhibitor Glycol
Water Corrosion Inhibitor Therminol 55
Biocide-1 Propane
Biocide-2 Gas Phase Corrosion Inhibitor
Biocide -3 Drag Reducing Agent
Noted and is being complied. HW Authorization has been
obtained from APPCB valid till 31.10.2021.
The copy of CFO (combined with HWA) is issued having
order APPCB/VSP/RJY/546/CFO/HO/2016, dated
22.07.2016 and valid upto 31.10.2021 and the compliance
report is submitted to APPCB having the above-mentioned
consent order no and amended consent order No
APPCB/VSY/RJY/546/CFO/HO/2017-233
Being complied.
No rig operation was carried out during the said reporting
period.
All the high noise equipment’s are fitted with the noise
control measures to reduce the source noise. Ambient
noise level is being measured at periodic intervals and the
values are within the prescribed limits. Refer the Annexure
-1 for details.
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vi A separate environment management cell Dedicated environmental expertise support is available
equipped with full fledged laboratory facilities must both at the facilities and at Corporate office.
be set up to carry out the environmental The site has established laboratory to monitor the key
management and monitoring functions. parameters of STP, ETP and noise.
However, for the detailed and regular monitoring, the third
party laboratory accredited by NABL and MoEF&CC has
been hired to carry out the environmental monitoring
requirements of the at the facilities and offshore.
vii The project authorities will provide adequate funds Annual budget has a provision exclusively for
both recurring and non recurring to implement the environmental protection activities – both for capital and
conditions stipulated by the MOEF as well as the operating expenditures. An amount of INR 87,25,328/- has
state government along with the implementation been incurred during the reporting period towards
schedule for all the conditions stipulated herein. operation & maintenance, environmental monitoring, waste
The funds so provided should not be diverted for management, green belt development and others.
any other purpose.
viii The implementation of the project vis-à-vis Six monthly compliance report is submitted to the ministry
environmental action plans will be monitored by on a regular basis.
Ministry’s regional office at Bangalore, State
Pollution Control Board/ Central Pollution Control
board. A six monthly compliance status report
should be submitted to the monitoring agencies.
ix The project proponent should inform the public Complied. Advertisements in newspapers were published
that the project has been accorded environmental as required by this condition.
clearance by the Ministry and copies of the
A public notice informing the grant of this EC by
clearance letter are available with the State
MOEF&CC was published by Cairn as follows:
Pollution Control Board/Committee and may also
be seen at Website of the MOEF at  Deccan Chronicle (English)
http:/WWW.envfor.nic.in. This should be  Eenadu (Telugu)
advertised within seven days from the date of
issue of the clearance letter at least in two local
newspapers that are widely circulated in the
region of which one shall be in the vernacular
language of the locality concerned and a copy of
the same should be forwarded to the Regional
office.
4 The Ministry or any competent authority may Agreed to comply.
stipulate any further condition(s) on receiving
reports from the project authorities. The above
conditions will be monitored by the Regional
Office of the Ministry located at Bangalore.
5 The Ministry may revoke or suspend the Agreed to comply.
clearance if implementation of any of the above
conditions is not satisfactory.
6 Any other conditions or alteration in the above Agreed to comply.
conditions will have to be implemented by the
project authorities in a time bound manner.
7 The above conditions will be enforced, inter-alia Noted.
under the provisions of the Water (Prevention & Public Liability Insurance (PLI) is in place valid till
Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention September 30, 2020.
& Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986, the Hazardous Waste
(Management & Handling) Rules, 2003 and the
Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 along with
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EC Compliance Report: Exploratory drilling in onshore area of PKGM-1 Block located in Chirrayanam village,
Uppulaguptam Mandal in East Godavari District.

COMPLIANCE STATUS OF CONDITIONS OF MOEF&CC DURING ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE OF THE

PROJECT

Name of the Project: Exploratory drilling in onshore area of PKGM-1 Block located in Chirrayanam village,
Uppulaguptam Mandal in East Godavari District.
Clearance Letter No: 10-28/2004-IA-III dated 31st March, 2006
Period of Compliance Report: Progressive EC Compliance Reporting period is April- 2019 to September - 2019
Average production details: Average production details for the reporting period is detailed below
Approved Present Avg.
Parameter Units
Capacity Production
Crude Oil production BOPD 50,000 10,449
Associated gas production MMSCMD 2,32 0.481
Within the Ravva field, there exists 8 oil and gas platforms. 6 platforms (RA, RB, RC, RD, RE and RF) are meant for
crude oil production and remaining 2 (RG and RH) are meant for gas production.
As against two (02) nos. of permitted exploratory wells, one (01) exploratory well (RX-9) was drilled during July – August
2006 in Chirrayanam village (Latitude: 16O 30’ 27.7” N & Longitude: 82O 09’ 36.8” E).
All the conditions mentioned in this EC are being complied. No activities undertaken under the scope of this EC. The
production capacities and facilities detailed have been achieved and installed. The point wise compliance are detailed
below:
S. No. Condition Compliance status
i. It should be ensure that the drilling site will be The drill site layout had been prepared complying with the
constructed in such a manner to avoid the any requirements as specified.
offsite emergencies such as fires and explosions.
Though, the drilling pad would occupy and area
of approximately 5000 m2 (70 m x 70 m), an area
of about 2.2 ha (150 m x 150 m) should be made
available at each drill site. The rest of the area
should serve as buffer zone and should be used
for housing containers, drilling pipes, material
storages, workshops, etc.
ii. Since “blow out” can cause destruction of drilling No drilling activities were undertaken during the reporting
rig, precautions should be taken to prevent period. However, all the conditions stipulated are being
blowouts. All measures indicated in the risk complied with and Cairn shall continue to comply with the
assessment should be implemented. stipulated conditions during drilling activities, if any, in
future.
iii. Drilling bore wells in the intertidal/ transaction Noted for the compliance.
zone for augmenting water supply to the work is The existing bore wells are drilled with in the Ravva
not permissible. Proponent should make Terminal and necessary WALTA permission for
alternate arrangements. abstraction of water has been obtained and periodic
compliance report of the same is being submitted.
iv. Hydro carbon releases should be prevented. There is no intentional cold venting from the facility. All the
vents are routed to the flare.
In addition, the facility is installed with HC sensors at
various locations to periodically monitor for any leakages.
v. No flare pit to flare hydrocarbon should be The existing flare is inside the Ravva Terminal and meet
located within 500 m from the habitations. the specific condition.
vi. No activity should be carried in mangrove and Noted and being complied.
fish breeding mudflat. There are no notified National parks or Wild life
Sanctuaries in the 25-km radius of the project area. The
nearest reserved forest is Kandikuppam which is about 6
km from the onshore drill site. The Coringa Wildlife
Sanctuary boundary is located at about 35 km from the
proposed exploratory drilling area.

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Uppulaguptam Mandal in East Godavari District.

S. No. Condition Compliance status

vii The discharge of drilling slurries, wastewaters Noted for compliance.
should not be allowed to enter coastal water. However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
reporting period.
viii. Approval from DG Shipping under the Merchant Not applicable, as the proposed drilling under this Ec
Shipping Act prior to commencement of the scope is to be carried out in the onshore only.
drilling operations should be obtained.
ix. Use of diesel base mud is prohibited. Only water Noted for compliance.
based drilling fluids / mud should be used for the However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
drilling operation. As reflected in the EMP the reporting period.
drilling fluid should be recycled to a maximum
extent. There should be no discharge of drilling
fluid/ mud/ cuttings into sea. The unusable
drilling fluid and entire drill cuttings should be
disposed off onshore in a well designed pit lined
with impervious liner. The disposal pit should be
provided with leakage collection system. Design
details of the waste disposal pit, capping of
disposal pit should be approved by the Andhra
Pradesh Pollution Control Board. The waste pit
after it is filled up should be covered with
impervious liner over which, a thick layer of
native soil with slope should be provided.
x. The chemical additives used for preparation of Noted for compliance.
drilling fluid (DF) should have low toxicity i.e., However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
96hr LC50> 30,000 mg/l as per mysid toxicity reporting period.
test conducted on locally available sensitive sea
species. The chemicals used (mainly organic
constituent) should be bio-degradable.
xi. Barite used in preparation of DF should not Noted for compliance.
contain Hg > 1mg/kg and Cd>3mg/kg. However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
reporting period.
xii. Drilling waste water including drill cutting wash Noted for compliance.
water should be collected in the disposed pit, However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
evaporated and treated and should comply with reporting period.
notified standards for on-shore disposal. The
company should get analyzed the drill cuttings
generated from each well from any recognized
laboratory for its characteristics and results
should be submitted to Ministry of Environment &
Forests/ CPCB/ Andhra Pradesh Pollution
Control Board periodically.
xiii. The used oil generated from drill site should be Noted for compliance.
collected and sold to registered recyclers having However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
environmentally sound management facility. reporting period.
xiv. In case the commercial viability of the project is Noted for compliance, so far, no commercial viability of
established, the company will prepare a detailed the onshore drilling project to abstract Hydrocarbon has
plan for development of oil and gas fields and been established.
obtain fresh clearance from the Ministry.
xv. Adequate infrastructure facilities should be Oil Spill Response and Contingency Plan has been
provided near the offshore installations so that prepared as per the NOS-DCP guidelines. Refer
booms, skimmers, chemical dispersants could be Annexure – 5 for the details. The facility complies with the
deployed immediately in case of oil leakage from following requirements:
the installation. Appropriate Oil Spill Tier -1 oil spill response capability of category – A of
Management Plan should be drawn and efforts NOS-DCP requirements.

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should be made to curtail the oil slick within 500
meters of the installation and accordingly, action
plan and facilities to check the oil slick beyond
500 meters should be provided.
xvi. No drilling well should be located in mangrove
area.
xvii. It shall be ensured that during movement of man
and material no destruction of mangroves is
carried out.
xviii. No groundwater from the Coastal Regulation
Zone area should be tapped for the project.
xix. The solid waste generated during the drilling
process and from the equipment should be
disposed of safely in consultation with Andhra
Pradesh State Pollution Control Board.
xx. The solid waste generated from the drill cutting,
solar evaporated drilling mud sediments should
be disposed off in the TSDF facility approved by
the Andhra Pradesh Board.
xxi. No camp sites for labours should be set up in
Coastal Regulation Zone area. The toilets to be
constructed in Coastal Regulation Zone area
should have septic tank and soak pit.
xxii. The wastewater generated from the project shall
be treated and disposed of as per the norms laid
down by Andhra Pradesh State Pollution Control
Board.
xxiii. Oil blow out preventing device to be provided
against the hazard of oil blow out.
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Tier – 2 MOU for the mutual aid agreement is held with
other organizations such as RIL, GSPC and ONGC and
Vedanta Limited
Tier - 3 The organization has an associate agreement
with OSRL, Singapore to support oil spill response of
higher magnitude.
The following contingency plan are prepared, and periodic
mock drill is also carried out to check its effectiveness.
a. Emergency Response plan
b. Blow out prevention plan
c. Oil Spill Contingency Plan
d. MOU for Co-operation in Emergency Situations
Noted for compliance.
Noted for compliance.
Noted for the compliance.
The existing bore wells are drilled with in the Ravva
Terminal and necessary WALTA permission for
abstraction of water has been obtained and periodic
compliance report of the same is being submitted.
Noted for compliance.
However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
reporting period.
Noted for compliance.
However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
reporting period.
Sewage generated from the terminal activities is treated
through the aeration process in the STP installed within the
onshore terminal. The treated sewage is used for the
greenbelt development activities within the onshore area and
thus no discharge is carried out beyond the terminal
premises.
The produced water separated from the hydrocarbon well
fluids is treated through onshore ETP installed within the
terminal area. The treated effluent after meeting the marine
discharge standards as prescribed by APPCB is discharged
into sea through marine outfall located about 500 m
seawards from shore through diffuser.
Periodic environmental monitoring is being carried out for the
treated sewage and the treated effluents. Refer the Annexure -
1 for the details.
Blow out Preventers (BOP) is an integral part of drilling
and Cairn will ensure that BOP is in place during drilling
operations.
However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
EC Compliance Report: Exploratory drilling in onshore area of PKGM-1 Block located in Chirrayanam village,
Uppulaguptam Mandal in East Godavari District.
S. No. Condition
xxiv. Hydrocarbon leak due to loss of containment to
be checked and prevented.
xxv. The project proponed shall also comply with the
environmental protection measures and
safeguards recommended in the EIA/EMP/DMP
report.
B GENRAL CONDITIONS:
i. The Project authority must strictly adhere to the
stipulations made by the Central Government as
part of any International Convention (s) or
Merchant Shipping Act.
ii. The project authorities must strictly adhere to the
stipulations made by the Andhra Pradesh State
Pollution Control Board and the State
Government.
iii. No further expansion or modifications in the plant
should be carried out without prior approval of
the Ministry of Environment & Forests. In case of
deviations or alterations in the project proposal
from those submitted to this Ministry for
clearance, a fresh reference should be made to
the Ministry to assess the adequacy of conditions
imposed and to add additional environmental
protection measures required, if any.
iv. The project must strictly adhere to the
regulations made by MARPOL convention
1973/1978 for setting limits, for discharges from
offshore oil/gas exploration and production
activities.
v. The project authorities must strictly comply with
the rules and regulations under: - Manufacture,
Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals
Rules, 1989 as amended on 3rd October 1994.
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reporting period.
The crude oil storage tanks are provided with the adequate
bunds to contain any leakage. These tanks and bunds are
continuously monitored to check for any leakages.
Actions recommended in the EMP being implemented and
the recommendations of the public hearing panel are also
being complied with.
Refer Annexure 7 for compliance status of the
Environmental Management Plan (EMP) prepared
reference to EC No. J-11011/81/2013-I.A.II(I)
Refer Annexure 6 for compliance against Public Hearing
points carried out on 05 December 2013.
Agreed to comply the Stipulations made by the Central
Government and Merchant Shipping while undertaking the
activity:
1. The Merchant Shipping Act. 1958, as amended &
applicable.
2. 2. MARPOL 1973/1978 as amended & applicable.
Being complied.
Periodic monitoring of ambient air quality, effluent, air
emissions, and ambient noise levels around the onshore
terminal is carried out as per requirements of consent for
operation (CFO). The monitoring reports are regularly
submitted to APPCB. A trend analysis of ambient air
quality parameters, ambient noise and major parameters
in treated effluent is given in Annexure-I and refer
Annexure – 8 for offshore monitoring for reference.
The copy of CFO (combined with HWA) is issued having
order APPCB/VSP/RJY/546/CFO/HO/2016, dated
22.07.2016 and valid upto 31.10.2021 and the compliance
report is submitted to APPCB having the above-
mentioned consent order no and amended consent order
No APPCB/VSY/RJY/546/CFO/HO/2017-233. The annual
Environmental Statement (Form-V) submitted to APPCB
is enclosed as Annexure-8
Noted and no activities presently being carried out without
any EC requirements. Amendments in existing / fresh
environmental clearances are periodically obtained from
MoEF&CC for future expansion and modification projects
as per the requirements.
Not applicable as the proposed project is onshore activity
as per this EC scope.
Being complied.
A list of production and treatment chemicals used are as
follows. MSDS of all hazardous chemicals are maintained
at site.
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Prior approvals from Chief Inspectorate of
Factories, Chief Controller of Explosives, Fire
Safety Inspectorate etc. must be obtained
wherever applicable.
vi. The project authorities must strictly comply with
the rules and regulations with regard to handling
and disposal of hazardous waste (Management
& Handling) Rules, 1989/2003 Wherever
applicable. Authorization from the State Pollution
Control Board must be obtained for
collections/treatment/storage/disposal of
hazardous wastes.
vii. The overall noise level in and around the rig area
should be kept well within the standards (85
dBA) by providing noise control measures
including acoustic hoods, silencers, enclosures
etc. On all sources of noise generation. The
ambient noise levels should conform to all the
standards prescribed under EPA RULES, 1989
viz. 75 dBA (day time) and 70 dBA (night time).
viii. A separate environmental management cell
equipped with full fledged laboratory facilities
must be set up to carry out the environmental
management and monitoring functions.
ix. The project authorities will provide adequate
funds both recurring and non-recurring to
implement the conditions stipulated by the
Ministry of Environment & Forests as well as the
State Government along with the implementation
schedule for all the conditions stipulated herein.
The funds so provided should not be diverted for
other purpose.
x. The implementation of the project vis-à-vis
environmental action plans will be monitored by
Ministry’s Regional Office at Bhopal/State
Pollution Control Board / Central Pollution
Control Board. A six monthly compliance status
report should be submitted to the monitoring
agencies.
xi. The Project Proponent should inform the public
that the project has been accorded
environmental clearance by the Ministry and
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PPD Scale Inhibitor -
De-emulsifier Sodium Hypochlorite
Oil Corrosion Inhibitor Glycol
Water Corrosion Inhibitor Therminol 55
Biocide-1 Propane
Gas Phase Corrosion
Biocide-2
Inhibitor
Biocide -3 Drag Reducing Agent
Noted and is being complied. HW Authorization has been
obtained from APPCB valid till 31.10.2021.
The copy of CFO (combined with HWA) is issued having
order APPCB/VSP/RJY/546/CFO/HO/2016, dated
22.07.2016 and valid upto 31.10.2021 and the compliance
report is submitted to APPCB having the above-
mentioned consent order no and amended consent order
No APPCB/VSY/RJY/546/CFO/HO/2017-233.
DG sets, compressors and pumps are the sources of
noise. The following are the noise pollution control
measures:
 Provision of generators with acoustic enclosures
 Silencers for exhausts
 Personnel Protected Equipment for people working
near noise sources
Refer Annexure 1 for details on ambient noise Monitoring
(day and night time) in the onshore terminal.
Dedicated environmental expertise support is available
both at the facilities and at Corporate office.
The site has established laboratory to monitor the key
parameters of STP, ETP and noise.
However, for the detailed and regular monitoring, the third
party laboratory accredited by NABL and MoEF&CC has
been hired to carry out the environmental monitoring
requirements of the at the facilities and offshore.
Annual budget has a provision exclusively for
environmental protection activities – both for capital and
operating expenditures. An amount of INR 87,25,328/-
has been incurred during the reporting period towards
operation & maintenance, environmental monitoring,
waste management, green belt development and others.
Being complied. S
Six monthly compliance report is submitted to MoEF&CC.
A public notice informing the grant of EC by MOEF for
drilling two exploratory wells in PKGM onshore Area,
Chirrayanam village, East Godavari district and availability
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S. No. Condition Compliance status

copies of the clearance letter are available with of its copies was published in the e following newspapers:
the State Pollution Control Board/ Committee 1) Eenadu (Telugu) – dtd. 25-04-2006
and may also be seen at Website of the Ministry 2) Deccan Chronicle (English) –dtd. 25-04-2006.
and Forests. This should be advertised within
seven days from the date of issue of the
clearance letter in at least two local newspapers
that we are widely circulated in the region of
which one shall be in the vernacular language of
the locality concerned.
xii. The Ministry may revoke or suspend the Agreed to comply
clearance, if implementation of any of the above
conditions is not satisfactory.
xiii. The Ministry reserves the right to stipulated Agreed to comply
additional conditions if found necessary. The
company will implement these conditions in a
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Surasniyanam (S.Yanam) in the
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COMPLIANCE STATUS OF CONDITIONS OF MOEF&CC DURING ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE OF THE
PROJECT

Name of the Project: Oil and Gas Development in existing Ravva Off-shore Field, PKGM-1 Block, located off
Surasniyanam (S.Yanam) in the Bay of Bengal, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh by M/s. Cairn India Limited
Clearance Letter J-11011/81/2013-IA II (I) dated 23rd February, 2015
Period of Compliance Report: Progressive EC Compliance Reporting period is April- 2019 to September – 2019.
Average production details: Average production details for the reporting period is detailed below
Parameter Units Approved Capacity Present Avg. Production
Crude oil production BOPD 50,000 10,449
Associated gas production MMSCMD 2.32 0.481

Within the Ravva field, there exists 8 oil and gas platforms. 6 platforms (RA, RB, RC, RD, RE and RF) are meant for
crude oil production and remaining 2 (RG and RH) are meant for gas production
Project activity during reporting period No activities under the scope of this EC were undertaken during the reporting
period in the block

S. No. Conditions Compliance Status

Specific Conditions
i. All the specific conditions and general conditions
specified in the environmental clearance letter
accorded vide Ministry's letter nos. J-11011/6/1991-
IA dated 19th December, 1990 and J-11011/6/91-IA
dated 19th December, 1991, J-11011/50/2001-IA
dated 17th September, 2001 and J-11011/207/2004-
IA II (I) dated 4th August, 2005 shall be
implemented.
ii. Only high efficiency DG set with adequate stack
height and modern emission control equipment and
low sulphur clean diesel shall be used. Acoustic
enclosure shall be provided to the DG sets to
mitigate the noise pollution.
iii. CRZ clearance shall be obtained.
iv. Gas produced during testing shall be flared with
appropriate flaring booms.
v. The flare system shall be designed as per good oil
field practices and Oil Industry Safety Directorate
(OISD) guidelines. The stack height shall be
provided as per the regulatory requirements and
emissions from stacks will meet the MOEF/CPCB
guidelines.
vi. Total water requirement shall not exceed 85m 3/day
(45m3/day fresh water + 40m 3/day seawater) and
prior permission shall be obtained from the
Competent Authority for the drawl of water. Only
water based mud system shall be used.
vii. Water based drilling mud shall be discharged to the
sea after proper dilution as per E(P) Rules vide
G.S.R 546(E) dated 30th August, 2005.
viii. The Company shall ensure that there shall be no
impact on flora fauna due to drilling of wells in the
offshore sea. The company shall undertake
conservation measures to protect the marine
animals/biota in the region. The company shall
Compliance status of all the specific conditions are
implemented and the status of the same is submitted to
MoEF&CC as part of six-monthly compliance report.
At present the industry has one number of DG set
capacity 1010 KVA (equivalent to 800 kW) and provided
acoustic enclosures for control of noise pollution and
provided with adequate stack height.
Complied.
CRZ Clearance has been granted by MoEF&CC, vide
Letter No. 11-20/2015-IA.II dated May 25, 2017.
Noted for the compliance.
Complied.
A Vertical stack height of 30 m has been provided.
Noted for the compliance.
WALTA permission is obtained for the ground water
being abstracted inside the Ravva Terminal.
Noted for compliance.
However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
reporting period.
Noted for compliance.
Monitoring of water quality, sediment characteristics,
plankton diversity and concentration of heavy metals in
fish tissues is being undertaken periodically by Andhra
University. Refer Annexure – 9 for the offshore

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monitor the petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy monitoring report Executive Summary.
metals concentration in the marine fish species
regularly and submit report to the Ministry.
ix. Treated wastewater (produced water or formation Noted for compliance.
water) shall comply with the marine disposal However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
standards notified under the Environment reporting period.
(Protection) Act, 1986. Sewage treatment on board
of the rig as per MARPOL regulation. Residual
chlorine shall not exceed 1 mg/l before disposal.
Standards for injection produced water into confined
hydrocarbon reservoir structure at more than 1000
m with oil in water content of less than 10 ppm shall
be complied.
x. The drill cutting (DC) wash water shall be treated to Noted for compliance.
conform to limits notified under the Environment However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
(Protection) Act, 1986, before disposal into sea. The reporting period.
treated effluent shall be monitored regularly.
xi. All the guidelines shall be followed for the disposal Noted for compliance.
of solid waste, drill cutting and drilling fluids for However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
onshore and offshore drilling operation notified vide reporting period.
GSR.546 (E) dated 30th August, 2005. Different
types of wastes shall be kept segregated.
xii. High efficiency equipment shall be used to separate Noted for compliance.
solids, hydrocarbons and water such as shale However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
shakers with improved capacity to filter smaller reporting period.
solids, low shear pumps for use in produced water
shall be employed.
xiii. Good book keeping practices shall be put in place to Noted for compliance.
manage wastes such as waste tracking program i.e. Annual Return (Form 4) is submitted every year to
identify where and when the waste generated, the APPCB stating the total volume of waste generated and
type of waste and its volume, the disposal method the quantity dispatched to the disposal facility.
and its location, and the personnel responsible for Form 3 is maintained and filled for the records stating
the waste management. type of waste with category, total quantity generated,
and method of disposal along with the department
responsible for it.
xiv. A waste minimization plan shall be developed and Noted for compliance.
followed through proper inventory management However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
following best practices in drilling operations, good reporting period.
housekeeping practices and optimized equipment
maintenance schedules.
xv. Only essential rig personnel shall be on board the Noted for compliance.
rig. Emergency Response Plan and health, safety However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
and environment (HSE) system shall be installed. reporting period.
Geo- hazard and geotechnical studies shall be
carried out to ensure safe drilling operations.
xvi. All the hazardous waste generated at the Noted for compliance.
rig/offshore facility shall be properly treated, However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
transported to on shore and disposed of in reporting period.
accordance with the Hazardous Waste
(Management, Handling and Transboundary
Movement) Rules 2008. No waste oil shall be
disposed off into sea. Waste/used oil shall be
brought on-shore and sold to MOEF/CPCB
authorized recyclers/re-processors only.
xvii. Requisite infrastructure facilities shall be provided Oil Spill Response and Contingency Plan has been
near the offshore installations so that booms and prepared as per the NOS-DCP guidelines. Refer
skimmers/ chemical dispersants could be deployed Annexure – 5 for the details. The facility complies with
immediately in case of oil leakage from the

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installations. Efforts shall be made to curtail the oil the following requirements:
slick within 500 meters of the installation and Tier -1 oil spill response capability of category – A of
accordingly, action plan and facilities to check the oil NOS-DCP requirements.
slick within 500 meters shall be provided. Tier – 2 MOU for the mutual aid agreement is held with
other organizations such as RIL, GSPC and ONGC and
Vedanta Limited
Tier - 3 The organization has an associate agreement
with OSRL, Singapore to support oil spill response of
higher magnitude.
The following contingency plan are prepared, and
periodic mock drill is also carried out to check its
effectiveness.
a. Emergency Response plan
b. Blow out prevention plan
c. Oil Spill Contingency Plan
d. MOU for Co-operation in Emergency
Situations
xviii Approval from DG Shipping under the Merchant Being complied.
Shipping Act prior to commencement of the drilling
Required Statutory approvals are taken prior
operations shall be obtained. At least 30 days prior
commencement of drilling. Additional instructions /
to the commencement of drilling, the exact location
advisory, if any, issued by Statute including those from
shall be intimated to the Director General of
Director General of Shipping are adhered to as
Shipping and the Company shall abide by any
applicable. Movement and operation of drilling rigs
direction he may issue regarding ensuring the safety
being done under intimation to DG Shipping before
of navigation in the area.
commencement of activities

xix. The International 'Good Practices' adopted by the Cairn is now working with the Forest department in
Petroleum Industry viz International norms to supporting marine biodiversity programs.
safeguard the coastal and marine biodiversity shall
be implemented by the company.
xx. The Company shall take necessary measures to No drilling activities carried out during the reporting
reduce noise levels such as proper casing at the drill period. However, all the conditions stipulated are being
site and meet DG set norms notified by the MOEF. complied and Cairn shall continue comply during drilling
Height of all the stacks/vents shall be provided as activities, if any, in future
per the CPCB guidelines.
xxi. The design, material of construction, assembly, Noted for compliance.
inspection, testing and safety aspects of operation
and maintenance of pipeline and transporting the
natural gas/oil shall be governed by ASME/ANSI B
31.8/B31.4 and OISD standard 141.
xxii. The project proponent shall also comply with the Noted and being complied.
environmental protection measures and safeguards Refer Annexure 7 for compliance status of the
recommended in the EIA /EMP/RA/NIO report. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) prepared
reference to EC No. J-11011/81/2013-I.A.II(I)
xxxiii. Full drawings and details of Blow Out Preventer to No drilling activities carried out during the reporting
encounter well kick due to high formation presence, period. However, all the conditions stipulated are being
if encountered, shall be submitted to the Ministry's complied and Cairn shall continue comply during future
Regional Office within 3 months of the issue of drilling activities.
environment clearance.
xxiv. On completion of activities, the well shall be either Noted for compliance. Till now, no such instances of
plugged and suspended (if the well evaluation well plugged or abandoned activity was carried out.
indicates commercial quantities of hydrocarbon) or
killed and permanently abandoned with mechanical
plugs and well cap. If well is suspended, it shall be
filled with a brine solution containing small quantities
of inhibitors to protect the well. The position at the
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to the Ministry indicating the steps taken i.e. whether
all the wells are plugged or abandoned and
necessary precautions taken.
xxv. A brief report on environmental status & safety Noted for compliance.
related information generated and measures taken This information is shared as part of six-monthly
as well as frequency of such reporting to the higher compliance reports.
Authority shall be submitted to this Ministry and its
respective Regional Office at Bangalore.
xxvi. Petroleum and Natural Gas (Safety in Offshore Noted for compliance.
Operations) Rules 2008 of OISD shall be strictly
adhered to.
xxvii. Recommendations mentioned in the Risk Disaster management plan (DMP) and site incidents
Assessment & Consequence Analysis and Disaster response plan (SIRP) that includes preparedness and
Management Plan shall be followed. response plans for onsite and offsite emergencies
submitted to nodal agency.
The Disaster Management report has been revised in
August 2018. Detailed description about Pre-disaster-
preparedness, Mitigation and prevention, Disaster-
response action, and Post-disaster-relief, rehabilitation
and reconstruction has been covered in the report.

xxviii. Adequate funds both recurring and non-recurring Budgetary provisions are made for up-gradation/
shall be earmarked to implement the conditions maintenance/ operation of effluent treatment facilities,
stipulated by the Ministry of Environment and greenbelt maintenance and environmental monitoring
Forests as well as the State Government along with on a regular basis. An amount of INR 4093873/ has
the implementation schedule for all the conditions been incurred during the reporting period towards
stipulated herein. The funds so provided shall not be operation & maintenance, environmental monitoring,
diverted for any other purposes. waste management, green belt development and
others.
xxix. Petroleum and Natural Gas (safety in Offshore Noted for compliance.
Operations) Rules 2008 of OISD shall be strictly
adhered to.
xxx. All commitment made during public hearing /public Refer Annexure 6 for compliance against Public
consultation should be satisfactorily complied. As Hearing points.
being done in existing facility, tripartite
implementation program between the PP, District
administration and Local Panchayat should be
accomplished and adequate fund to fulfill public
grievance should be kept in the budgetary provision
of the company.
xxxi. Concrete plan of action for Enterprise Social Noted for compliance.
Responsibility consisting 5 % of project cost shall be Refer Annexure – 2 for CSR program details.
prepared in consultation with the District Authority
and the local people and a mechanism for it
monitoring should be worked out. Action plan shall
be submitted to MoEF’s RO Office for monitoring.
xxxii. On completion of drilling, the company has to plug Noted for compliance. Till now, no such instances of
the drilled wells safely and obtain certificate from well plugged or abandoned activity was carried out.
environment safety angle from the concerned
authority.
General Conditions
i. The project authorities must strictly adhere to the Periodic monitoring of ambient air quality, effluent, air
stipulations made by the Andhra Pradesh Pollution emissions, and ambient noise levels around the
Control Board (APPCB), State Government and any onshore terminal is carried out as per requirements of
other statutory authority. consent for operation (CFO). The monitoring reports are
regularly submitted to APPCB. A trend analysis of
ambient air quality parameters, ambient noise and
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ii. No further expansion or modifications in the plant
shall be carried out without prior approval of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests. In case of
deviations or alterations in the project proposal from
those submitted to this Ministry for clearance, a
fresh reference shall be made to the Ministry to
assess the adequacy of conditions imposed and to
add additional environmental protection measures
required, if any.
iii. The National Ambient Air Quality Emission
Standards issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R.No.
826(E) dated 16th November, 2009 shall be
followed.
iv. The locations of ambient air quality monitoring
stations shall be decided in consultation with the
State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) and it shall be
ensured that at least one stations is installed in the
upwind and downwind direction as well as where
maximum ground level concentrations are
anticipated.
v. The overall noise levels in and around the plant area
shall be kept well within the standards by providing
noise control measures including acoustic hoods,
silencers, enclosures etc. on all sources of noise
generation. The ambient noise levels shall conform
to the standards prescribed under Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986 Rules, 1989 viz. 75 dBA (day
time) and 70 dBA (night time).
vi. The Company shall harvest rainwater from the roof
tops of the buildings and storm water drains to
recharge the ground water and use the same water
for the process activities of the project to conserve
fresh water.
vii. Training shall be imparted to all employees on
safety and health aspects of chemicals handling.
Pre-employment and routine periodical medical
examinations for all employees shall be undertaken
on regular basis. Training to all employees on
handling of chemicals shall be imparted.
viii. The company shall also comply with all the
environmental protection measures and safeguards
proposed in the documents submitted to the
Ministry. All the recommendations made in the
EIA/EMP in respect of environmental management,
risk mitigation measures and public hearing relating
to the project shall be implemented.
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Annexure-1 for reference. All the parameters are found
to be within the prescribed limits. CFO (combined with
HWA) is issued having order
APPCB/VSP/RJY/546/CFO/HO/2016, dated 22.07.2016
and valid upto 31.10.2021 and the compliance report is
submitted to APPCB having the above-mentioned
consent order no and amended consent order No
APPCB/VSY/RJY/546/CFO/HO/2017-233. The annual
Environmental Statement (Form-V) submitted to
APPCB is enclosed as Annexure-8.
Noted and no activities presently being carried out
without any EC requirements. Amendments in existing/
fresh environmental clearances are periodically
obtained from MoEF&CC for future expansion and
modification projects as per the requirements.
Complied and refer Annexure – 1 for the environmental
monitoring details.
Complied with the requirements.
Installed the CAAQM station towards Eastern direction
i.e., towards nearby village S. Yanam, which located
about 1 KM.
DG sets, compressors and pumps are the sources of
noise. The following are the noise pollution control
measures:
 Provision of generators with acoustic enclosures
 Silencers for exhausts
 Personnel Protected Equipment for people working
near noise sources
Refer Annexure 1 for details on ambient noise
Monitoring (day and night time) in the onshore terminal.
Around 35000 m3 of rainwater is harvested annually
from various catchment areas /rainwater harvesting
ponds situated within the Ravva terminal.
Recharge of the rainwater is not possible because the
water table is already very high.
Periodic training is being imparted to employees on
HSE including handling of chemicals. Pre-employment
and routine periodical medical examinations for all
employees are being undertaken on regular basis.
Actions recommended in the EMP being implemented
and the recommendations of the public hearing panel
are also being complied with.
Refer Annexure 7 for compliance status of the
Environmental Management Plan (EMP) prepared
reference to EC No. J-11011/81/2013-I.A.II(I)
Refer Annexure 6 for compliance against Public
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ix. The company shall undertake all relevant measures
for improving the socio-economic conditions of the
surrounding area. CSR activities shall be
undertaken by involving local villages and
administration.
x. The company shall undertake eco-developmental
measures including community welfare measures in
the project area for the overall improvement of the
environment.
xi. A separate Environmental Management Cell
equipped with full-fledged laboratory facilities shall
be set up to carry out the Environmental
Management and Monitoring functions.
xii. The company shall earmark sufficient funds towards
capital cost and recurring cost per annum to
implement the conditions stipulated by the Ministry
of Environment and Forests as well as the State
Government along with the .implementation
schedule for all the conditions stipulated herein. The
funds so earmarked for environment management
/pollution control measures shall not be diverted for
any other purpose.
xiii. A copy of the clearance letter shall be sent by the
project proponent to concerned Panchayat, Zila
Parisad/Municipal Corporation, Urban local Body
and the local NGO, if any, from whom suggestions/
representations, if any, were received while
processing the proposal.
xiv. The project proponent shall also submit six monthly
reports on the status of compliance of the stipulated
Environmental Clearance conditions including
results of monitored data (both in hard copies as
well as by e-mail) to the respective Regional Office
of MoEF, the respective Zonal Office of CPCB and
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Hearing points carried out on 05 December 2013
To improve the healthcare sevices in S.Yanam, total 46
Ravva JV Employees and contract workmen
participated in blood donation camp. Many PHCs were
inaugurated with proper medical care equipments.
Education of the local people was taken care of and
Mini Libraries were inaugurated in Government Primary
and High school in this regard. RRB coaching provided
for 30 unemployed youth in S.Yanam village
100 solar street lights installed in S.Yanam village and
surrounding villages. Another 100 solar lights funded to
cover rest of the village to increase the usage of
renewable energy.
Water and Sanitation facilities were taken care of and
thus RO units were installed in the villages in this
regard.
At present the facility has been allocating about INR 6
crores under CSR for developmental activities involving
local villagers and District Administration.
For details of CSR Activities carried out in the reporting
period, Refer Annexure 2
Refer Annexure 2 for the CSR activities taken up in the
reporting period.
Dedicated environmental expertise support is available
both at the facilities and at Corporate office.
The site has established laboratory to monitor the key
parameters of STP, ETP and noise.
However, for the detailed and regular monitoring, the
third-party laboratory accredited by NABL and
MoEF&CC has been hired to carry out the
environmental monitoring requirements of the at the
facilities and offshore.
Annual budgetary provisions are made exclusively for
up-gradation/ maintenance/ operation of effluent
treatment facilities, greenbelt maintenance and
environmental monitoring on a regular basis. An
amount of INR 87,25,328/- has been incurred during the
reporting period towards operation & maintenance,
environmental monitoring, waste management, green
belt and others...
Agreed to comply by the proponent during their activity
Six monthly EC compliance report along with the
annexures containing monthly Environmental
monitoring results is regularly being submitted to
MoEF&CC.
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APPCB. A copy of Environmental Clearance and six
monthly compliance status report shall be posted on
the website of the company.
xv. The environmental statement for each financial year The Annual Environmental Statement (Form V) is
ending 31st March in Form-V as is mandated shall submitted every year to APPCB and also uploaded in
be submitted to the concerned State Pollution the website of the company. Refer Annexure for details.
Control Board as prescribed under the Environment
(Protection) Rules, 1986, as amended subsequently,
shall also be put on the website of the company
along with the status of compliance of environmental
clearance conditions and shall also be sent to the
respective Regional Offices of MoEF by e-mail.
xvi. The project proponent shall inform the public that Complied.
the project has been accorded environmental A public notice informing the grant of EC by MOEF&CC
clearance by the Ministry and copies of the has been published in the following newspapers:
clearance letter are available with the  Eenadu (Telugu), East Godavari Dist. Edition– dtd.
SPCB/Committee and may also be seen at Website 18-03-2015.
of the Ministry at www.moef.nic.in. This shall be  The Hindu (English), Visakhapatnam Edition–dtd.
advertised within seven days from the date of issue 19-03-2015.
of the clearance letter, at least in two local
newspapers that are widely circulated in the region
of which one shall be in the vernacular language of
the locality concerned and a copy of the same shall
be forwarded to the concerned Regional Office of
the Ministry.
xvii. The project authorities shall inform the Regional
Agreed to comply by the proponent during their activity
Office as well as the Ministry, the date of financial
closure and final approval of the project by the
concerned authorities and the date of start of the
project.

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CRZ Compliance Report - : Oil and Gas Development in existing Ravva Off-shore Field, PKGM-1 Block,
located off Surasniyanam (S.Yanam) in the Bay of Bengal, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh by M/s.
Cairn India Limited

Name of the Project: Expansion of Oil & Gas Development facilities in existing Ravva Off-shore Field, PKGM-1 Block,
off Surasniyanam in Bay of Bengal, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh
Clearance Letter F. No. 11-20/2015-IA.III dated 25th May, 2017
Period of Compliance Report: Progressive CRZ Compliance Reporting period is April- 2019 to September- 2019
Field wise the average production details: Average production details for the reporting period is detailed below

Parameter Units Approved Capacity Present Avg. Production

Crude oil production BOPD 50,000 10,449

Associated gas production MMSCMD 2.32 0.481

COMPLIANCE STATUS OF CONDITIONS OF MOEF&CC DURING CRZ CLEARANCE OF THE PROJECT

Within the Ravva field, there exists 8 oil and gas platforms. 6 platforms (RA, RB, RC, RD, RE and RF) are meant for
crude oil production and remaining 2 (RG and RH) are meant for gas production

Project activity during reporting period No activities under the scope of this CRZ Clearance were undertaken during
the reporting period in the block

S. No. Conditions Compliance Status

A. Specific Conditions
i. All the terms and conditions stipulated by the
APCZMA in their letter No.4751/ENV/CZMA/2014
dated 06.08.2014, shall be strictly complied with
and the status of implementation shall be
submitted to all concerned agencies including
regional office of the Ministry of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change.
ii. The project/ activity shall be carried out strictly be
in accordance with the provisions of CRZ
Notification, 2011, and shall endeavour to render
the coastal ecology of the area including flora and
fauna to its original state after completion of the
project.
iii. The project proponent shall ensure that no piling
work is undertaken during migratory season of
turtles; Project proponent shall develop Sea Turtle
Conservation Plan and implementation strategy
with special focus on Sacremento Island in
consultation with Wildlife Institute of India and
Andhra Pradesh Forest Department.
iv. The project proponent shall ensure compliance to
the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan
(NOSDCP) and fulfill the responsibilities as vested
therein. A local plan based on NOSDCP shall be
prepared by the proponent to mitigate and
manage the risk of oil spillage.
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Being complied with.
Noted for compliance.
Noted for compliance.
A detailed conservation plan has been prepared
identifying the species of sea turtles and the potential
threats to their nesting habitats. Beach patrols and
periodic monitoring is ensured.
Cairn is discussing with Forest department to support the
existing ongoing Turtle Conservation Plan.
Oil Spill Response and Contingency Plan has been
prepared as per the NOS-DCP guidelines. Refer
Annexure – 5 for the details. The facility complies with the
following requirements:
Tier -1 oil spill response capability of category – A of
NOS-DCP requirements.
Tier – 2 MOU for the mutual aid agreement is held with
other organizations such as RIL, GSPC and ONGC and
Vedanta Limited
Tier - 3 The organization has an associate agreement
with OSRL, Singapore to support oil spill response of
higher magnitude.
The following contingency plan are prepared, and
periodic mock drill is also carried out to check its

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CRZ Compliance Report - : Oil and Gas Development in existing Ravva Off-shore Field, PKGM-1 Block,
located off Surasniyanam (S.Yanam) in the Bay of Bengal, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh by M/s.
Cairn India Limited

S. No. Conditions Compliance Status

effectiveness.
a. Emergency Response plan
b. Blow out prevention plan
c. Oil Spill Contingency Plan
d. MOU for Co-operation in Emergency Situations
v. The project proponent shall deposit 2% of the cost The Project Proponent agreed to comply while
of the project (proportional to construction of undertaking the activity.
platform and cost of oil and gas producing wells
found after exploratory work) for conservation of
coastal and marine biodiversity in the states of
Andhra Pradesh. Government of Andhra Pradesh
shall establish an independent Marine and Coastal
Biodiversity Foundation where this 2% contribution
is to be deposited as a corpus fund and its interest
shall be used to undertake activities specific to
marine and coastal biodiversity conservation.
Guidelines to establishment of the Marine and
Coastal Biodiversity Foundation can be followed
based on the guidelines of Mangrove Foundation
of Maharashtra. The project proponent shall follow
up with the State Government in this regard and
ensure that the Foundation is established during
the development of the project itself.
vi. There shall be no disposal of solid or liquid wastes The Project Proponent Agreed to comply while
on the coastal area. Solid waste management undertaking the activity.
shall be as per Solid Wastes Management Rules, Noted for compliance.
2016. A team comprising of members of the EAC This information is shared as part of six-monthly
and others with expertise in the subject may visit compliance reports.
the project site periodically during the construction
phase to supervise and suggest additional
measures if desired.
vii. The project proponent shall ensure that monitoring Monitoring of water quality, sediment characteristics,
of hydrocarbons & temperature is regularly carried plankton diversity and concentration of heavy metals in
out through an independent institute like IIT, fish tissues is being undertaken periodically by Andhra
Chennai, Andhra University or other accredited University. Refer Annexure – 9 for the offshore monitoring
institutes in addition to in-house monitoring. The report Executive Summary.
monitoring reports shall be submitted to the Refer Annexure – 1 for the environmental monitoring.
concerned department in the State Government
and the regional office of the Ministry.
viii. The project proponent shall ensure that marker Noted for compliance.
buoy and light indicators are established close to No new offshore facilities have been carried out after
the route of the pipeline to avoid damage to the obtaining this CRZ clearance.
fishing nets (if any) and shall ensure that round the
clock surveillance around the RC Platform is
carried out to avoid any damage to the local
fishing vessels.
ix. The project proponent shall undertake post-project No drilling activities were undertaken during the reporting
monitoring of estuarine and coastal waters at period. However, all the conditions stipulated are being
regular intervals and follow internationally complied and Cairn shall continue to comply during future
acceptable protocols while dealing with marine drilling activities.
biological aspects. The monitoring reports shall be
submitted to the concerned department in the
State Government and the regional office of the
Ministry
x. The guidelines issued by the CPCB for extraction Noted for compliance.

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CRZ Compliance Report - : Oil and Gas Development in existing Ravva Off-shore Field, PKGM-1 Block,
located off Surasniyanam (S.Yanam) in the Bay of Bengal, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh by M/s.
Cairn India Limited

S. No. Conditions Compliance Status

of oil and gas shall be strictly followed. The drill However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
cuttings and drilling fluids for offshore installations reporting period.
should confine to the guidelines issued by CPCB/
APPCB.
B General Conditions
i. Adequate provision for infrastructure facilities Noted for compliance.
including water supply, fuel and sanitation must be However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
ensured for construction workers during the reporting period.
construction phase of the project to avoid any
damage to the environment.
ii. Full support shall be extended by the project Noted for compliance.
proponent to the officers of this Ministry/ Regional However, no drilling activity was carried out during the
Office of the Ministry, during inspection of the reporting period.
project for monitoring purposes by furnishing full
details and action plan including action taken
reports in respect of mitigation measures and
other environmental protection activities.
iii. A six-monthly monitoring report shall need to be Six monthly compliance report is submitted to MoEF&CC
submitted by the project proponents to the on a regular basis.
Regional Office of this Ministry regarding the
implementation of the stipulated conditions.
iv. The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Noted.
Change or any other competent authority may Agreed to comply
stipulate any additional conditions or modify the
existing ones, if necessary in the interest of
environment and the same shall be complied with.
v. The Ministry reserves the right to revoke this Noted.
clearance if any of the conditions stipulated are Agreed to comply
not complied with to the satisfaction of the
Ministry.
vi. In the event of a change in project profile or Noted. Amendments in existing environmental clearances
change in the implementation agency, a fresh are periodically obtained from MoEF&CC for future
reference shall be made to the Ministry. expansion and modification projects as per the
requirements
vii. The project proponents shall inform the Regional Noted for compliance.
Office of the Ministry, the date of financial closure No such activity took place in the reporting period
and final approval of the project by the concerned
authorities and the date of start of land
development work.
viii. A copy of the CRZ Clearance letter shall also be The Project Proponent Agreed to comply while
displayed on the website of the concerned State undertaking the activity
Pollution Control Board. The Clearance letter shall
also be displayed at the Regional Office, District
Industries Centre and Collector's Office/
Tehsildar's Office for 30 days.
5. The above stipulations would be enforced among Noted and being complied with.
others under the provisions of Water (Prevention
and Control of Pollution) Act 1974, the Air
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981, the
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the Public
Liability (Insurance) Act, 1991 and EIA Notification
1994, including the amendments and rules made
thereafter.
6. All other statutory clearances such as the Noted for the compliance.
approvals for storage of diesel from Chief

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CRZ Compliance Report - : Oil and Gas Development in existing Ravva Off-shore Field, PKGM-1 Block,
located off Surasniyanam (S.Yanam) in the Bay of Bengal, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh by M/s.
Cairn India Limited

S. No. Conditions Compliance Status

Controller of Explosives, Fire Department, Civil
Aviation Department, and clearances under the
Forest Conservation Act, 1980 and Wildlife
(Protection) Act, 1972 etc. shall be obtained, as
applicable by project proponents from the
respective competent authorities.
7. The project proponent shall advertise in at least Complied.
two local Newspapers widely circulated in the A public notice has been published in the following
region, one of which shall be in the vernacular newspapers:
language informing that the project has been  Eenadu (Telugu), East Godavari Dist. Edition–
accorded CRZ Clearance and copies of clearance dtd. 02-06-2017.
letters are available with the State Pollution  The Hindu (English), East Godavari Dist. Edition–
Control Board and may also be seen on the dtd. 02-06-2017.
website of the Ministry of Environment, Forest &
Climate Change at The advertisement should be
made within Seven days from the date of receipt
of the Clearance letter and a copy of the same
should be forwarded to the Regional office of this
Ministry at Chennai.
8. This Clearance is subject to final order of the The Project Proponent Agreed to comply while
Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the matter of undertaking the activity
Goa Foundation Vs. Union of India in Writ Petition
(Civil) No.460 of 2004, as may be applicable to
this project.
9. Any appeal against this clearance shall be with the Noted.
National Green Tribunal, if preferred, within a The Project Proponent Agreed to comply while
period of 30 days as prescribed under Section 16 undertaking the activity
of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
10. Status of compliance to the various stipulated Complied. Compliance Report is uploaded in Cairn’s
environmental conditions and environmental Website regularly.
safeguards will be uploaded by the project
proponent on its website.
11. A copy of the clearance letter shall be sent by the Being complied with.
proponent to concerned Panchayat, Zilla Parishad/
Municipal Corporation, Urban Local Body and the
Local NGO, if any, from whom
suggestions/representations, if any, were received
while processing the proposal. The clearance
letter shall also be put on the website of the
company by the proponent.
12. The proponent shall upload the status of Being complied with.
compliance of the stipulated EC conditions, Compliance Report is uploaded in Cairn’s Website
including results of monitored data on their regularly
website and shall update the same periodically. It
shall simultaneously be sent to the Regional Office
of the Ministry, the respective Zonal Office of
CPCB and the SPCB.
13. The project proponent shall also submit six Six monthly compliance report is submitted to MoEF&CC
monthly reports on the status of compliance of the on a regular basis.
stipulated EC conditions including results of
monitored data (both in hard copies as well as by
e-mail) to the respective Regional Office of
MoEF&CC, the respective Zonal Office of CPCB
and the SPCB.
14. The environmental statement for each financial Complied

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located off Surasniyanam (S.Yanam) in the Bay of Bengal, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh by M/s.
Cairn India Limited

S. No. Conditions Compliance Status

year ending 31st March in Form-V as is mandated Refer Annexure 8 for the Annual Environmental statement
to be submitted by the project proponent to the (Form V) for the financial year 2018-19
concerned State Pollution Control Board as
prescribed under the Environment (Protection)
Rules, 1986, as amended subsequently, shall also
be put on the website of the company along with
the status of compliance of EC conditions and
shall also be sent to the respective Regional
Offices of the Ministry by e-mail.

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CRZ Compliance Report - : Oil and Gas Development in existing Ravva Off-shore Field, PKGM-1 Block,
located off Surasniyanam (S.Yanam) in the Bay of Bengal, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh by M/s.
Cairn India Limited

NOC (No Objection Certificate) issued by APCZMA:

S. No. Conditions Compliance Status

1. The proposed installation shall conform to the Noted for compliance.
norms prescribed in the CRZ Notification, 2011
issued by the Ministry of Environment and
Forests, Government of India S. 0. No. 19(E),
dated 06-01-2011.
2. Regular monitoring of treated waste water Offshore environmental monitoring carried out by Andhra
discharged into the sea shall be taken up to study University during November 2017. Periodic monitoring is
the impact on marine organism. being carried out. Refer Annexure – 9 for the report
3. The monitoring of hydrocarbons & temperature As it’s an operational asset periodic marine environmental
shall be entrusted to an independent agency like monitoring has been carried out in the block during
Andhra University and other accredited institutions November, 2017 through Andhra University. A copy of the
in addition to in-house monitoring. report was submitted along with the previous compliance
report (Ref. EC/CR/RV/GGN/250418/1 dated 25 April,
2018). Periodic monitoring being carried out.
Refer Annexure 9 for the Report
4. Marker buoy and light indicators shall be Noted for compliance.
established close to the route of the pipeline to
avoid damage to the fishing nets. Round the clock
surveillance around the RC Platform shall be
maintained to avoid any damage to the local
fishing vessels.
5. The industry shall undertake large-scale Being complied.
afforestation measures in surrounding areas and
available waste lands along the coast which is
devoid of tree growth particularly near
Surasainayanam Village and areas in the vicinity,
where the denudation has been rather intensive.
6. The industry shall supplement the activities of the Noted for compliance.
Forest and Wildlife Department in conservation of
Coringa Wetland Eco-system including
mangroves.
7. The nearby coastal waters are known to support Noted for compliance.
rich and diverse biotic communities, where some
of the best fishing grounds of the east coast exist.
The industry shall undertake post-project
monitoring of estuarine and coastal waters and the
industry is advised to follow internationally
acceptable protocols while dealing with marine
biological aspects.
8. The industry shall follow international codes and Noted for compliance.
standards for laying the submarine pipelines.
9. Adequate safety measures shall be incorporated Noted for compliance.
to avoid any possible accidents due to structural
failures and to prevent blow outs of Natural Gas /
Hydrocarbons.
10. There shall not be any obstruction to fishing Noted for compliance.
activity beyond 500m exclusive drilling zone.
11. Bio-assay analysis shall be conducted periodically As it’s an operational asset periodic marine environmental
to establish the toxicity levels. Fish tissue analysis monitoring has been carried out in the block during
of local fish species shall be conducted to November, 2017 through Andhra University. A copy of the
evaluate the bio-accumulation of hydrocarbons report was submitted along with the previous compliance
and heavy metals. report (Ref. EC/CR/RV/GGN/250418/1 dated 25 April,
2018). Periodic monitoring being carried out.
12. The guidelines issued by the CPCB for extraction Noted for compliance.
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located off Surasniyanam (S.Yanam) in the Bay of Bengal, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh by M/s.
Cairn India Limited

S. No. Conditions Compliance Status

of oil and gas shall be followed. The drill cuttings
and drilling fluids for offshore installations should
confine to the guidelines issued by CPCB/
APPCB.
13. Solid waste generated during drilling operations
shall be in accordance with the guidelines
stipulated under Environment (Protection) Third
Amendment Rules, 2005 notified vide Notification
No. GSR 546(E), dated 30-08-2005.
14. Effluent generated from the drilling operations
shall be disposed after treatment and preferably
re-used subject to its suitability.
15. The conditions stipulated in Petroleum and Natural
Gas (Safety in Offshore operations) Rules, 2008
shall be followed scrupulously.
No drilling activities were undertaken during the reporting
period. However, all the conditions stipulated are being
complied and Cairn shall continue to comply with during
drilling activities, if any, in future.
Noted for compliance.
No drilling activities were undertaken during the reporting
period. However, all the conditions stipulated are being
complied and Cairn shall continue to comply with during
drilling activities, if any, in future.
Noted for compliance.
No drilling activities were undertaken during the reporting
period. However, all the conditions stipulated are being
complied and Cairn shall continue to comply with during
drilling activities, if any, in future.
Noted for compliance.

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 List of Annexures

List of Annexures Details

Annexure No. 1 Environmental Monitoring reports

Annexure No. 2 CSR program details including enterprise social responsibility activities

Annexure No. 3 Green Belt development details

Annexure No. 4 Mangrove plantation details

Annexure No. 5 Oil Spill Response (OSR) Plan and OSR Equipment details

Annexure No. 6 Public Hearing Compliance Details

Annexure No. 7 EMP compliance report

Annexure No. 8 Environmental Statement Copy

Annexure No. 9 Offshore Monitoring Report

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ANNEXURE NO. 01
Environmental Monitoring Report
(For the Period 1st Apr 2019 to 30th Sep 2019)

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Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results in Ravva- Onshore Terminal

Four locations were selected within 10.0 km radius around the Plant site for monthly monitoring.
Samples are collected every month as per APPCB guidelines based on wind direction. The graphical
interpretation of the results is provided below.

PM10 in µg/m3
120

100

80 Cherriyanam Village

60 Challapally Village

40 Uppalaguptam Village

20 Surasaniyanam Village

Figure 1: Graphical representation of average trend of PM10 in block area

PM2.5 in µg/m3
70

60
Cherriyanam Village
50

40 Challapally Village

30 Uppalaguptam Village

20 Surasaniyanam Village
10

0
Apr (19) May (19) Jun (19) July (19) Aug (19) Sep (19) CPCB Standard
Figure 2: Graphical representation of average trend of PM2.5 in block area

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 SO2 in µg/m3
90
80
Cherriyanam Village
70
60 Challapally Village
50
40 Uppalaguptam Village

30
Surasaniyanam Village
20
10
0
Apr (19) May (19) Jun (19) July (19) Aug (19) Sep (19) CPCB
Standard

Figure 3: Graphical representation of average trend of SO2 in block area

NO2 in µg/m3
90
80
70
Cherriyanam Village
60
50 Challapally Village
40
30 Uppalaguptam Village
20
Surasaniyanam Village
10
0
Apr (19) May (19) Jun (19) July (19) Aug (19) Sep (19) CPCB
Standard

Figure 4: Graphical representation of average trend of NO2 in block area

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 O3 in µg/m3
200

Cherriyanam Village
150
Challapally Village
100
Uppalaguptam Village

50 Surasaniyanam Village

0
Apr (19) May (19) Jun (19) July (19) Aug (19) Sep (19) CPCB
Standard

Figure 5: Graphical representation of average trend of O3 in block area

Ambient Noise Quality Monitoring Results in Ravva Onshore Terminal

Sound Pressure Level (SPL) measurements were measured at five locations. One reading for every hour was
taken for 24 hours. The day noise levels have been monitored during 6 am to 10 pm and night levels during 10 pm
to 6 am at all the five locations. Four locations were monitored at inside the plant premises and one location for
ambient noise levels within the 10-km radius of the plant

Noise levels at Day Time dB (A) (Limit: 75 bB (A))

80
70 North side of the plant

60
South side of the plant
50
40 East side of the plant
30
West side of the plant
20
10
LQ gate
0
Apr (19) May (19) Jun (19) July (19) Aug (19) Sep (19) CPCB Limit

Figure 6: Graphical representation of trend of Noise Level in LeQ dB(A) in the Day Time

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 Noise levels at Night Time in Leq dB (A)
80

70 North side of the plant

60
South side of the plant
50

40 East side of the plant

30
West side of the plant
20

10 LQ gate
0
Apr (19) May (19) Jun (19) July (19) Aug (19) Sep (19) CPCB Limit

Figure 7: Graphical representation of trend of Noise Level in LeQ dB(A) in the Night time

Stack Monitoring Results in Ravva Onshore Terminal

Six chimneys, one each attached to four solar turbines and two Diesel Generators at Ravva on-shore terminal
were monitored for estimating emission levels with respect to Particulate Matter, Sulfur Dioxide, Oxides of
Nitrogen, Carbon monoxide and Hydrocarbons

(Graphical representation of average emission monitoring results during the reporting period (i.e. April ’19-
October’19) is as follows:

The level of PM (in mg/Nm3) in Solar Turbines were below 5 mg/Nm3, i.e well below the prescribed limit. The trend
analysis in Diesel Generator is given in the graph below:

PM(mg/Nm3) (Limit: 115 mg/Nm3)

140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Apr (19) May (19) Jun (19) July (19) Aug (19) Sep (19) CPCB Limit
Diesel Generators(Plant Site) Diesel Generators G831 (Living Quarters)

Figure 8: Graphical representation of average emission of Particulate Matter (PM) in mg/Nm3

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The concentration of SO2 in Solar Turbines and Diesel generators of both the plant site and Living quarters was
below 3.4 mg/Nm 3 which is well below the prescribed limit of 50 mg/Nm 3.

Stack NOx Diesel Generators(Plant Site)

300

250
Diesel Generators G831 (Living
200 Quarters)

150
Solar Turbine (G850A)
100

50
Solar Turbine
0
(G850B)
Apr (19) May (19) Jun (19) July (19) Aug (19) Sep (19) CPCB
Standard

Figure 10: Graphical representation of average emission of Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) in mg/Nm3

% Total Associated Gas Flared

12

10

0
Apr (19) May (19) Jun (19) July (19) Aug (19) Sep (19)

Figure 11: Graphical representation of trend of associate gas flaring percentage

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Effluent Quality Monitoring Results in Ravva Onshore Terminal

pH and O&G ( Limit: pH- 5.5-9, O&G- 10 mg/l)

10

0
Apr (19) May (19) Jun (19) July (19) Aug (19) Sep (19)
pH O&G

Figure 12: Graphical representation of pH and O&G of Treated Effluent Quality

TSS, BOD and COD ( Limit: TSS-100mg/l, BOD-30 mg/l, COD- 250
mg/l)
250
200
150
100
50
0
Apr (19) May (19) Jun (19) July (19) Aug (19) Sep (19)

TSS BOD COD

Figure 13: Graphical representation of TSS, BOD and COD of Treated Effluent

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Sewage Quality Monitoring Results in Ravva Onshore Terminal

pH and O&G ( Limit: pH- 5.5-9, O&G- 10 mg/l)

10
8
6
4
2
0
Apr (19) May (19) Jun (19) July (19) Aug (19) Sep (19)

pH O&G

Figure 14: Graphical representation of pH and O&G of Treated Sewage

TSS and BOD ( Limit: TSS-100mg/l, BOD-30 mg/l)

80

60

40

20

0
Apr (19) May (19) Jun (19) July (19) Aug (19) Sep (19)

TSS BOD

Figure 15: Graphical representation of TSS and BOD of Treated Sewage

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ANNEXURE NO. 02

Corporate Social Responsibility Program- Ravva Onshore Terminal

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Details of Cairn CSR outreach program in Ravva, East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh

HEALTH
 On the Occasion of World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) – 14th June 2019, Ravva JV employees and contract
workmen reiterated their untiring commitment to save lives through voluntary blood donation. Total 33 donors
participated in the blood donation camp and were issued with a certificate by the Government Blood Bank,
Amalapuram.
 Vedanta Limited, Cairn Oil & Gas corporate funds have been allotted for S’Yanam PHC maintenance funds
INR 27 Lakhs per annum.
 Three multi-specialty health camps have been conducted in three villages i.e., S’Yanam, Chirayanam and
Gachakayalapora. Total beneficiaries under this initiative are 480 patients in three villages.
 Dental and Pediatric examination for 60 school children from Chirryanam Government School.
 BMI measured for all students at school as part health screening and provided multi vitamin tonics for low
weight students.

SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD
 Financial assistance to students for coaching for preparation for competitive exams and Hostel fees through
NGO Krishna Sai educational society. Allocated funds for 200 students and under implementation.
 New Financial assistance program launched in September 2019 for youth, Differently abled and Widows of
S’Yanam to start their entrepreneurship. Total 02 beneficiaries enrolled under this scheme.
 Volley ball and Cricket sports kits provided to five groups across S’Yanam village. Volley ball tournament
conducted by Cairn for village youth to encourage sports as part of the healthy life style and encouragement
towards sports development.
 Donated competitive exam books by Cairn Employee as part of passion to serve.

EDUCATION

 Fourteen additional teaching staff provided to all S’Yanam government schools, to improve the education
standards of schools.
 Career guidance program conducted for High school students by Cairn Employees as part of employee
volunteer program.
 Electricity and Sanitary fittings expenses paid by Cairn for all schools at S’Yanm amounts exceeding two lakhs
rupees.
 To improve the existing Social Welfare Hostel facilities at East Godavari district, an amount of INR 20 Lakhs
provided through District administration.
 Compound wall construction of S’Yanam MPP School amount allocated for the program is eight lakhs rupees.

RENEWABLE ENERGY

 100 solar street lights were installed in S’Yanam, Chirayanam and Gachakayalapora villages. Another 150
solar lights were funded to cover rest of the village. Total INR 57 Lakhs allocated for this Scheme.
 300 fruit plants distribute among S’Yanam village as part of promotion of Horticulture.

WATER AND SANITATION

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  To provide daily potable water supply for S’Yanam villagers an amount of INR 86 Lakhs have been sanction
to improve the capacity of existing Rural Water Scheme.
 2 RO units running successfully in S’Yanam villages with capacity of 1000 LPH with any time water facility.
These two RO units provided employment opportunities to Differently abled persons.

GLIMPSES OF CSR ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN

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Greenbelt Development in Ravva Onshore Terminal

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 Greenbelt Development in Ravva Onshore Terminal
The PKGM-I Block falls in the Krishna Godavari Basin in Uppalaguptam Mandal in the East Godavari District
of Andhra Pradesh. The block extends between latitude 16°20’44.8”N to 16°33’26.6” N and Longitude
82°04’17.3” E to 82°19’04.3” E. The total block area is 331.26 km 2; the offshore area is about 307.84 km2
(93% of the total block area) and remaining 23.42 sq. km2 (7% of the total block area) falls in onshore.
As per Environmental Clearance conditions, Cairn has developed greenbelt as an integral part of development
of its permanent facilities.
Details of Greenbelt developed at each of these sites are as below:

Location Name Area in acres

MAIN GATE (NORTH SIDE RIGHT) 0.26058
MAIN GATE (NORTH SIDE LEFT) 0.009
COMPOUND WALL
EAST SIDE 1.1414
SOUTH SIDE 0.51596
WEST SIDE 2.04
SUBSTATION SIDE # 3 TO COMPOUND BORDER 0.6796
TANK FARM
NORTH SIDE 0.2847
EAST SIDE 0.1135
SOUTH SIDE 0.2273
FIRE STATION (BACK SIDE, GREEN BELT) 0.3427
TERMINAL AND MPP 1.0092
API 0.535
RSGDP (WEST SIDE) 0.037
HP FLARE TO RSGDP (SOUTH SIDE ROAD) 0.2273
OLD FLARE 0.3103
HYPO BOREWELL ROAD
NORTH SIDE 0.336
SOUTH SIDE 0.495
PROPOSED WATER HARVESTING PONDS
WEST SIDE 0.0495
NORTH SIDE 0.115
EAST SIDE 0.0495
FCST 1.236
WEST SIDE (NEAR COMPOUND WALL) 0.0721
T 102 C PLANTATION AREA 1.433
BIRDS POND
NORTH SIDE 0.247
WEST SIDE 0.0185

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 EAST SIDE 0.408
IRRIGATION WATER POND
EAST SIDE 0.5076
WEST SIDE 0.5076
SOUTH SIDE 0.186
STP
EAST SIDE 0.1026
STORAGE YARD 0.03953
ROAD MAIN GATE TO T-JUNCTION 0.7413
OUTSIDE THE COMPOUND WALL 3.55
Mangrove area 63
Fisg bone ridges Flare Area 5
Fisg bone ridges Bird Pond Area 5
Total Area 90.82

The total greenbelt cover in the Ravva onshore terminal is 40.36%

The name of the species which are planted are as follows:

Sampling Names:

1. Pongamia glabra
2. Peltaforum pterocarpum
3. Casurinia
4. Spathodia
5. Bouganavilla
6. Bignoniamegapotanica
7. Largestomiya
8. Tabebia avalandra
9. Creepers
10. Azadiracta indica
11. Calophyllum inophyllum
12. Thespesia poplina
13. Lagerstroemea flos-regene
14. Tabebuia rosea
15. Nyctanthus arbor-tristis
16. Michalia champaka
17. Mimosops elangi
18. Guettarda speciosa
19. Millingtonia hortensis
20. Mammea longifolia
21. Amasthian
22. Anthocephalus cadamba

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Fruits bearing Plants

1. Mango Seedlings
2. Guava Seedlings
3. Banana
4. Star fruit
5. Gulab jamun fruit tree.
6. Sapota fruit
7. Phyllanthus emblica(Amla)

Few Glimpses of Green-belt plantation in Ravva Onshore Terminal

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Mangrove Plantation details in Ravva On-Shore Terminal

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 Mangrove Plantation Details

The PKGM-I Block falls in the Krishna Godavari Basin in Uppalaguptam Mandal in the East Godavari District of
Andhra Pradesh. The block extends between latitude 16°20’44.8”N to 16°33’26.6” N and Longitude 82°04’17.3”
E to 82°19’04.3” E. The total block area is 331.26 km 2; the offshore area is about 307.84 km2 (93% of the total
block area) and remaining 23.42 sq. km2 (7% of the total block area) falls in onshore.
Mangroves form the most dominant habitat in the study area. Although in most areas dense growth of mangroves
can be seen, it is mostly secondary vegetation, regrown after protection or planted by the forest department.
Primary Mangrove forest is only left in some patches, mainly away from the villages and in less accessible areas
between the channel and the coast.

Mangroves can be further divided into communities:

1. Aegiceras- Ceriops dominated dense shrubby community is seen almost throughout, even in Avicennia
forest undergrowth and disturbed areas. Lumnitzera is a common shrub among these, near the landward
side
2. Rhizophora- Brugiera generally occurs along the edges of channels, in or near open water and mudflats
3. Avicennia spp. Is dominant throughout, but mostly forms dense tall forest near the landward side.
Sonneratia, Xylocapus are interspersed. Exoecaria agallocha is very common in this community and
occurs mostly in degraded areas
4. Acanthus illicifolius occurs on mudflats and water edges in thick impenetrable community
5. Sueda-Salicornia form the dominant herbaceous community of halophytes associated with the
mangroves. Aelurops is a common grass occurring on sandy areas.
6. Prosopis juliflora, which was previously introduced as sand binder and fuelwood species, has become
invasive even in parts of the Mangrove areas

The following observations are made of their habitat.

Casuarina equisetifolia has been raised as a shelter belts all along the coastline to act wind brakes i.e. as natural
barrier during cyclonic activity. Casuarina plantations are developed at revenue as well as forest land. The
plantations are raised along the coast by forest department in addition to plantations in Kandikuppa, Masannitippa
and Hope Island. Natural growth of Phoenix sylvestris and Pandanus tectorius can be seen growing along the
coastline.

The total area occupied by Mangroves Plantation is 63 acres

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Few Glimpses of Mangrove Plantation:

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(Oil Spill Response Plan and Tier I Compliance to NOSDCP)

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Oil Spill Response Plan

The Ravva block is presently operated by Vedanta (Cairn Oil & Gas) in joint venture with Videocon International,
Ravva Oil Singapore and ONGC. Oil and gas production from Ravva block is continued for the past 20 years with
a current production rate of approx. 20,000 (16500) BOPD and gas production of 0.7mmscmd.
Ravva Operations of Cairn Oil & Gas Vedanta Limited, as a responsible upstream company gives high importance
to health, safety and environment
As the upstream industries are exposed to risks of oil spills, Cairn has prepared contingency plans to mitigate any
emergencies arising out the operations involving the best of technologies and services available in the industry.
The key to effective management of an emergency is to have trained manpower, response resources and pre-
established organizational arrangements for mobilizing and responding for mitigation without much loss of time.
The plan is to primarily deal with oil spill emergencies resulting from exploration, production and transportation of
crude oil from the Ravva offshore facilities and include the surface facilities viz., platforms, drilling rigs, vessels
and subsurface pipelines and all other associated infrastructure required for the production operations
This OSCP is structured based on the directives and guidelines of Indian Coast Guard and general guidelines of
IPIECA and primarily divided into three sections
1. A strategy section defining details of operational and environmental risk assessment, strategies for oil
spill response, response plan organization of the Vedanta Cairn aligned for oil spill response and
associated activities like media briefing, training and documentation etc.
2. An action plan describing how to activate the OSCP in terms of notification, mobilization and response
decisions in case of dynamic situations of oil spill hitting various coastal resources. Operational planning
and coordination among other participants, stakeholders and monitoring of the response actions till the
close out of the activities are covered in this section.
3. A data directory compiling the details of location maps and charts, equipment and services available for
response and technical data base on the equipment, deployment methodology and supporting documents
for response
Agreements with external agencies
While the company’s own facilities and the response facilities with the nearby operators can help tackle small and
medium spills, it is inevitable to depend on external agencies for larger spills for longer periods. Apart from the
facilities of Coast Guard available at the nearby region, additional facilities of external agencies would also be
sought for large spills. A few such Oil Spill Response Organizations (OSROs) are available globally among which
the service of Oil Spill Response Ltd (M/S OSRL), a nonprofit, industry supported OSRO in Singapore are
considered to logistically relevant and technically competent. The services of M/S OSRL are also sought by
several other operators in India. Vedanta Cairn Oil & Gas took associate membership with M/S OSRL for support
in case of spills of larger magnitude and inclusive of offering equipment for mobilization and help of experts for
technical coordination and guidance
LAYOUT OF THE PLAN
OSCP is made mainly in Three Parts
Part 1: STRATEGY SECTION: This part consists of identification of all possible risks, attributing significance and
identifying potential risk which can cause significant consequences to the amenities and environment
Risk Assessment: An important segment in the Strategy Plan is the assessment of risks which lead to
release of oil spills (loss of containment), prioritization of response and mobilization strategies under diverse
geo climatic conditions. The strategy plan starts with identification of potential risks involved in the
operations and environmental consequences of the spills followed by various strategies for response and
organizational arrangements for such response. The risk assessment is done for both the operational risks
and also for environmental resources using established industry practices
Response strategy: Response to oil spills depend on the magnitude of the spills occurred, nature of the
oil and the availability of equipment for responding to spills near the source or spread. Hence a structured
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 organization (IMO) and International Petroleum Industry Environment Association (IPIECA) to facilitate
optimization of resources and streamlining response actions
General strategy of deployment of resources for various types of spills is given below:

Tier I <100 tons Use Local Spill kits

<700 tons Deploy Cairn Facilities;
Engage other operators and
Coast Guard
Tier II <10000 tons Deploy Cairn Facilities;
Engage other operators and
Coast Guard
Tier III >10000 tons Cairn facilities, other operators,
Coast Guard and M/S OSRL

Part 2: ACTION PLAN:

Activation of emergency response: Oil spill being one of the emergencies in the potential list of
emergencies in the Ravva operations, the initial activation of emergency Plans commence from the site
level irrespective of the magnitude of the event. Since not all the emergencies lead to oil spills, the activation
of emergency response is oriented towards the required technical and operational mitigation. Vedanta Cairn
Oil & Gas’s Emergency Response Plans at the site, project and company level (Tier-1/2/3) takes
precedence to the oil spill response plans in the initial events.
Initial procedures for mobilization: The most important aspect of oil spill control at sea is to prevent at
source and minimize impact at the initial stages of the incident. Hence faster response to the incident is a
pre requisite for effective response. Dynamic decision making, equipment availability in the proximity of the
incident and quick Mobilization on help to reduce the impact to a greater extent. If not controlled in the
immediate vicinity, the spills pose threats to enlarged areas due to geo-climatic conditions demanding the
response to wider scale.
Operational planning: Irrespective of the size and magnitude of spill, the primary operational control for
spill response shall be handled from the Incident Response Centre of Ravva terminal. In case of any site
disturbances and force measure situation, the secondary control room shall be operated from the Kakinada
Shore base. If the situation demands segregated attention between the source control and spill response
actions, the control room functions shall also be segregated with the RT-CCR dealing with the operational
controls while the RT-ICR to look after the pollution related issues. In any case both will be supplementing
the actions and information and report to the EMT at Gurgaon
Deployment of resources for response: As explained before, the oil spill response is a dynamic process
and continues to expand with the escalated tiered approach, unless it is contained in the very first few
hours. The On-Scene commander designated to deal with spill response (onshore and offshore) continue
to be focal point for effectiveness of response. Base support from IRT, EMT and other coordinating teams
will greatly influence his effectiveness in controlling the activities.
Monitoring and control of operations: As oil spills cause significant environmental impact and also affect
the reputation of the company apart from social impacts, it is essential that the activities of spill response
are to be monitored on continuous basis till the operations are completed.

Part 3: DATA DIRECTORY

Maps and charts This part includes Navigation charts, Coastal Environmental Sensitivity maps of AP coast
(SOI Maps), Shoreline classification and areas of priority protection along the coast Spill Response Decision
Guide,

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TIER-1 POLLUTION RESPONSE CAPABILITIES

Si Equipment Make, Type & Quantity Operational Non- Total

Model Operational
1. Boom reels 2000 mtrs (6 9 9 0 9
X200,2X275,1X2
50)
)
2. Power Pac Yammer (D-21.5) 5 5 0 5
3. Air Blower with 5 5 0 5
Control Stand
4. Weir Skimmer unit 4 4 0 4
(Sea Skater)
5. Power Pac D9HP 4 4 0 4
(with Control/Panel)
6. Quick tank 15KL 1 1 0 1
7. Fast tank 1500 Ltrs 5 5 0 5
8. MV Mahananda 5 5 0 5
2 x 6m port/starboard
fitted with OSD spray
arm wings.
9. Inflatable Boat with 1 1 0 1
accessories & 25HP
Suzuki Motor
10. Back Portable 10 10 0 10
Dispersant Beach
Spray Unit (OSD
applicator)
11. Oil Absorbent pillows 2 2 0 2
12. Sorbent pads (packs of 100x23) 2300 2300 0 2300
13. Sorbent rolls 144 144 0 144
14. Sorbent booms 59x3mx4) (708m) 59 59 0 59
15. Tyvek Suits 18 18 0 18
16. Oiled waste sacks & (box of 50) 1 1 0 1
ties
17. Snares (box of 30x4) (box of 30x4) 4 4 0 4
18. Shore guard Boom {8x9Box-72, 103 103 0 103
4x1Box - 4,
3x9Box- 27}

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OIL SPILL DISPERSANT (OSD)

AS PER ANNUAL RETURNS YEAR – 2019

Si Name of OSD Type Expiry Date Quantity of Usable OSD(Ltrs)

stakeholder
1 Vedanta Kemax Nex-
Limited, Cairn gen type 15.09.2022
Oil and Gas (Manufacturin 10 KL
g date
16.09.2017

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ANNEXURE NO. 06
Compliance to Public Hearing Points (05 December 2013)

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 Point wise response to action taken on concerns/suggestions raised during Public Hearing

i. Public Hearing carried out on 05 December 2013 at 1100 hours at S.Yanam Village, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh

S. No. Concern/Suggestions Status of actions (as on March’19)

1. Sri Guru Kesava Rao requested implementation
of CSR Activities recommended by the committee
in the year 1997. Production production on Ravva
2 Sri Sajja Srinivasa Rao requested employment
to local people and raised concerns against the
pollution being caused by Cairn India Limited.
As per MoU of 1997, RDO was nominated as the focal point and he will provide a
prioritized list of projects that can be considered for completion in the coming years.
Ravva has been providing funding for CSR projects in close consultation with RDO. As
per the recommendations of the committee, from the year 2000-2001, annual CSR
contribution of INR 1 crore had been deposited to District Administration of East
Godavari to take up developmental infrastructure work.
Till date an amount of INR 14.47 crores has been deposited,
Company has given employment to local people.
More than 90 % of people (>200 people) engaged by Service Contractors are from
local village Service Contracts vehicle hire, civil works, greenbelt housekeeping etc
are given exclusively to contractors from local village. This was an initiative by the
Company towards economy of the village.
They have also given preference to local people in terms of technical positions given
the fact that they meet the minimum technical competence.

3 Sri Swami Naicker voiced his concerns regarding
non inclusion of land Subsidence and TOR’s of
MoEF in the EIA Report.p
Land subsidence from Ravva operations has not been observed and the potential is
extremely low since the oil reservoir is far away from shoreline.
No change has been noticed in Ravva platform structures.
Assessment on potential for land subsidence due to hydrocarbon production from
Ravva field has been included in the EIA report.

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S. No. Concern/Suggestions
4 Prof G Kishan Rao expressed that land
subsidence occurred due to Oil and Gas
exploration and asked to cancel the Public
Hearing
5 Sri P. Venkata Rao, Sarpanch of S. Yanam
expressed his unhappiness that the existing
industry/facility has not fulfilled the earlier
commitments.
6 Sri P. Venkata Rao also stated that the facility is
continually causing pollution and people are being
affected from air pollution .
7 Sri Nimmakayala China Rajappa raised the
following concerns.
a) 17 no. of villages have been suffering air
pollution of the facility.
b) The village of S Yanam has not been
provided roads, Municipal waste disposal
and safe drinking water even the operator
is earning thousands of crores of rupees
of production
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Status of actions (as on March’19)
The oil reservoir sub surface areal extend is far away from shoreline and it is controlled
by sub surface faculties. Any pressure decline within the reservoir is localized
phenomenon and its effect will be reserved within the oil reservoir.
Onshore land subsidence should not be connected with oil extraction from enclosed
subsurface deep pockets in offshore.
Reservoir pressure is maintained by injecting water into it to maintain the pressure
 JV provided drinking water storage and distribution facility
 Village streets has been provided with concrete roads
 On health front, doctors provide free consultation to village people everyday
evening for 3-4 hours
 School buildings are renovated with CSR funds
Air emissions are well below APPCB norms and regular ambient air quality monitoring
is carried out around the facility. All parameters are found within the NAAQS limit.
Air emissions are well below APPCB norms and regular ambient air quality monitoring
is carried out around the facility. All parameters are found within the NAAQS limit.
 JV provided drinking water connection and distribution facilities. Pipelines laid
at streets were well connexted to the homes.
 Village streets has been provided with concrete roads
 On health front, doctors provide free consultation to village people everyday
evening for 3-4 hours
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S. No. Concern/Suggestions
c) Villagers are suffering from health
problems, odour nuisance and drinking
water shortage problems
d) Oil and Gas exploratory units are
maintaining the filling of water and
chemicals in the exploratory wells which is
causing land subsidence.
e) The operator has not developed green
belt and not provided even free tree
guards and not taken up measures in
protecting the Environment and
development of the area
8 Sri Isakepattla Raghu Babu expressed his
unhappiness that twenty years back during
establishment of the unit, the proponent assured
that the area will be beautifully developed but it
has not happened
He also said that there was no development in
respect of laying roads, supply of safe drinking
water and development of green belt even though
they are earning crores of rupees from the area.
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School buildings are renovated with CSR funds
 560 toilets have been constructed to improve the hygiene of the village.
The emissions are well within the acceptable norms and regular health care facilities
are provided by Ravva JV. The records do not indicate any such health issues
The exploratory wells have been capped and sealed off. Thus there is no injection of
water or chemicals in the exploratory wells
Greenbelt of about 50% of the plant area has been developed in Ravva. Also mangrove
and Casuarina plantations have been carried out.
Greenbelt of about 50% of the plant area has been developed in Ravva. Also mangrove
and Casuarina plantations have been carried out.
Also saplings have been planted and distributed to the villagers
 JV provided drinking water connection and distribution facilities. Pipelines laid
at streets were well connected to the homes.
 Village streets has been provided with concrete roads
 On health front, doctors provide free consultation to village people everyday
evening for 3-4 hours
 560 toilets have been constructed to improve the hygiene of the village
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 Greenbelt of about 50% of the plant area has been developed in Ravva. Also
mangrove and Casuarina plantations have been carried out.

The oxygen percentage in the air has decreased The facility is producing crude oil and natural gas.
from 21% to 16% and the same is compensated No such toxic emissions are produced in the facility
with poisonous gases of M/s Cairn India Limited
which is causing pollution
The area is experiencing acid rains, chemical Sweet natural gas with no sulfur content is used as a fuel at Ravva terminal
pollution of prawns and fish ponds and decreasing
yields of paddy and coconut crops due to pollution
of M/s Cairn India Limited.
The fish was affected by oil slick of Cairn India There is no evidence of any oil slick from Ravva field. However, JV assisted local admin
Limited and compensation was issued by for cleaning operations
providing bicycles only.
Compared the Green belt of M/s Cairn India Greenbelt of about 50% of the plant area has been developed in Ravva. Also mangrove
limited with M/s Nagarjuna Fertilizers and and Casuarina plantations have been carried out.
chemicals limited and expressed his displeasure. Also saplings have been planted and distributed to the villagers
The houses abutting roads were severely No such reports on damage to houses has been reported
damaged and mishap about 10-15 nos of people
due to heavy vehicle movements of M/s Cairn
India limited, but no adequate compensation was
paid.
The people are suffering diseases of eye, Sweet natural gas with no sulfur content is used as a fuel at Ravva terminal
respiratory, cancer and other related due to No toxic gas handled at Ravva facility.
pollution of M/s Cairn India Limited.
The fertility of land decreased and the salinity of There are no discharges to land or surface waters other than the sea. There is no
water of prawn cultured ponds are increased. change in land fertility.
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No Employment to technical and non-technical
qualified persons have been provided
The villages are suffering with lack of adequate
drinking water supply and electricity problems
CIL is showing empty hands on development of
village, releasing CSR funds and providing
employment
CIL is not following laws
9 Sri Kudipudi Suryanarayana Rao unhappily
asked whether AP Pollution control Board is an
agent or a slave to oil companies. Today they
came here to earn lakhs of crores of rupees in
future and laying red carpet. The board first tell
that what they are doing during the last 30 years
even though the Govt is releasing thousands of
crores as funds.
Agriculture, Honeybees and Dairy were damaged
by acids due to operation of 30-40 wells
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More than 90 % of people (>200 people) engaged by Service Contractors are from
local village Service Contracts vehicle hire, civil works, greenbelt housekeeping etc
are given exclusively to contractors from local village. This was an initiative by the
Company towards economy of the village.
They have also given preference to local people in terms of technical positions given
the fact that they meet the minimum technical competence.
Overhead tanks and pipeline connections have been provided to each individual home.
Ravva has been providing funding for CSR projects in close consultation with RDO .
As per the recommendations of the committee, from the year 2000-2001, annual CSR
contribution of INR 1 crore had been deposited to District Administration of East
Godavari to take up developmental infrastructure work.
Till date an amount of INR 14.47 crores has been deposited
INR 0.5 crores is spent on education, teaching aid for school and vocational training.
It complies to all regulatory requirements.
Ravva JV cannot comment on Government agency functions
No acids are used for operation of wells. The natural gas from Ravva field is sweet in
nature. Air pollutants which causes acid rain (like NOx and SOx) are well inside the
prescribed limits.
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There were no rains except floods, tycoons and
toofans in the area.
He further opined that the mouth of the areas of
sea increased 4 to 5 feet and the entire area would
be plunged into sea due to land subsidence in
coming 20 years.
There are 5 lakh technically qualified persons in
Konaseema area and the Cairn India Limited has
not provided employment to the local people.
He and demanded the following.
a) The oil refinery at Tatipaka shall be
upgraded.
b) Paint, Tar and Grease industry should be
established.
c) M/s Cairn India Limited should provide Rs
25 lakhs of marine money for women
entrepreneurs.
d) Quality education shall be provided from
High school onwards by the operators of
M/s Cairn India Limited
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Ravva JV cannot comment on weather patterns
The oil reservoir sub surface areal extend is far away from shoreline and it is controlled
by sub surface faculties. Any pressure decline within the reservoir is localized
phenomenon and its effect will be reserved within the oil reservoir.
Onshore land subsidence should not be connected with oil extraction from enclosed
subsurface deep pockets in offshore.
Reservoir pressure is maintained by injecting water into it to maintain the pressure.
More than 90 % of people (>200 people) engaged by Service Contractors are from
local village Service Contracts vehicle hire, civil works, greenbelt housekeeping etc
are given exclusively to contractors from local village. This was an initiative by the
Company towards economy of the village.
They have also given preference to local people in terms of technical positions given
the fact that they meet the minimum technical competence.
Ravva JV cannot comment on this point
Ravva JV cannot comment on this point
All CSR initiates in consultation with local admin undertaken.
One of the key focus of Ravva CSR is imparting education.
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e) A corporate super specialty Hospital shall Free primary medical treatment to villagers is provided. PHCs have been constructed.
be provided by M/s Cairn India Limited
and to extend medical facility on free of
cost.
f) An amount of Rs 100 crore shall be Ravva JV has been contributing INR 3 crores since 2012-13 for local infrastructure
allotted for construction of railway bride development.
from Mukteshwaram to Kotipalli
He further stated that the land subsidence There is no land subsidence in the region.
occurred about 4 feet in General engineering field
of Netherlands due to oil exploration.
He said that the Indian Parliament was in hand No comment on Government Authorities.
clusters of 40 nos of representatives of oil
companies.
He addressed the public to protest against Cairn Observations are noted.
India Limited each one like a militant and the
company shall vacate the area.
10 Sri Pirisetty Narasimha Rao said that huge No reference to any specific damage
damage occurred to the village due to pollution by
Cairn India Limited
The operators took about 250 acres of land for the No land acquisition undertaken
earlier installation
He demanded that pensions shall be provided for Support to widows provided.
widows, physically handicapped people, old age
people through upto 1000/-
11 Sri Ithabathula Ananda Rao said that problems No specific problems referred
had been faced for last 20 years due to operating
oil and gas industries in the area

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He stated that the Department of Revenue, Police No comment on Government functioning
and SPCB are also causing damage to the public
and Environment without disclosing the
information.
M/s Cairn India Limited is causing pollution with All discharges and emissions within prescribed limit
the support of officials
He opined that there was damage due to oil No comment on Government functioning
exploration policy and farmers getting loss due to
Government policy.
During preparation of Exploration Policies the No comment on Government functioning
issues of farmers getting loss due to Government
policies.
He questioned about the Environmental acts and No comment on Government functioning
economic acts drafted for general public of
detailed transaction of partners.
He recollected that M/s ONGC established 18 nos The shareholding pattern of Ravva JV covered in EIA report.
of wells and sold out 60% share to command
petroleum Videocon and Singapore companies.
He wanted to know the details
He said that CIL sold out the wells to Vedanta for CIL has 22.5% stake in the Ravva JV
extraction of profits.
He informed that CIL in a reply told that the RTI RTI is not applicable in the private sector.
Act could not be applied for the unit as it is
operating under private sector.
He demanded that the deal between CIL and The deal is outside the purview of this EIA
Vedanta shall be in transparency and the paper
shall be open to public

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He further questioned about the utilization of CSR CIL cannot comment on Government Functioning.
funds through the collector.
He blamed SPCB of losing of farmers land, CIL cannot comment on Government Functioning.
affecting diseases in the area by supporting third
party analysis report generated by CIL. The
reports are not revealed to the public to clear the
apprehensions.

11 Sri M.V Suryanarayana Raju explained The oil reservoir sub surface areal extend is far away from shoreline and it is controlled
categorically the damage occurred and future by sub surface faculties. Any pressure decline within the reservoir is localized
damage in respect of land subsidence. He phenomenon and its effect will be reserved within the oil reservoir.
informed that land subsidence has already Onshore land subsidence should not be connected with oil extraction from enclosed
occurred in the area and would take huge amount subsurface deep pockets in offshore.
in future for remediation. He said that issue was Reservoir pressure is maintained by injecting water into it to maintain the pressure
raised before the DGH and later approached high
court of AP during the year 2011.he stressed
upon that stress and knowledge had been
improved and requested for modelling study.
12 Sri Pandu, president of SC-ST community Ravva JV supports communities for the following activities-
explained about the allotment of CSR funds since  Economic Development- Development of micro-vendors
inception. The production started in 1993.he told  Education- Give uniforms, improved amenities in schools and coaching
that 1% of production cost shall be spent for village
 Community health- Treatment of over 2000 patients in the village clinic.
development and 2% of profit shall be allocated for
CSR activities. He demanded CIL to develop S.
Yanam on priority basis.
CIL is giving gas to Gujrat at the rate of Rs 110 per Oil produced is given to Indian refineries as per yearly nomination by MoPNG.
cylinder whereas the rate in AP is excess. He

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further stated that the industries should be
established and development shall be on parallel
basis.
He further stated that there is a power generation Ravva JV has provision only for captive power supply and not distribute powers to
of 10 MW in which 2.5 MW is underutilization and community.
remaining 7.5 MW is surplus. He demanded to
transmit the surplus power of 7.5 MW to villages
free of cost.

13 Dr ER Subrahmanyam informed that Konaseema There has been no blow outs of wells drilled by Ravva JV in the region.
is bestowed with rich of oil resources. This is now Environmental baseline studies have been conducted and all parameters within norms
polluted due to blowouts of drilling activities by
petroleum companies.
As a result of drilling activities, land subsidence in There is no evidence of land subsidence in the region
the area , intrusion of saline water into agricultural
fields has become common phenomenon
14 Sri A Adiguru Kesavarao stated that the Environmental baseline studies have been conducted and all parameters within norms
emissions increased due to flaring of gases which
may cause the affected women with abortions or
low weight babies and also with mentally retarded
problem. He enquired about the total land
allocated for greenbelt development.
15 Smt P Satyavani expressed her concerns on Environmental baseline studies have been conducted and all parameters within norms
women giving deliveries to premature babies, lung
diseases and dermatological problems due to
pollution problem caused by offshore and onshore
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are not given employment and for awarding
contracts in the company.
She asked to impart training skills and financial
assistance for establishment of cotton industries
to the women entrepreneurs.
She asked to provide facilities for microvendors
She asked to provide nutritious food for women
and children as well
To provide monetary benefits of Rs 50,000/- to
white card holding family girls about to be married
Domestic gas supply at free of cost
Free domestic electrical power supply.
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Skill training programs are provided for students from Yanam. Computer and English
learning skills are provided.
Established projects for microvendors development
Importance of nutrition is promoted through health camps
CSR initiatives are implemented.
Gas produced from the field is taken off by GAIL
Ravva JV is not allowed to distribute electricity and gas.
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Compliance to the Environmental Management Plan prepared reference to EC No.J-11011/81/2013-I.A.II(I) and EIA Report dated January 2014

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Aspect-Impact verification/monitoring Review

1 Mobilisati Conflict with 1. Notice to Mariners will be issued Records will be kept of No drilling has been carried out for the
on and other marine and consulations with stake consultations. compliance period.
demobilis users of the study holders i.e. ports and harbours and CIL is required to intimate the
ation of area local fishing communities will be schedule for commencement of
rig undertaken on scheduling of rig drilling operation atleast one
movements, routes and exclusion month in
zones. advance to the wild life warden
having jurisdiction over the
nearest coastal area so as to
enable him to monitor its impacts
if any on the wildlife.

2. CIL will inform to stakeholders No drilling has been carried out for the
including fishing communities of compliance period.
the execution plan for the Project
proponents. Consulted personell
will be informed of any changes in
the programme

3. CIL will ensure that livelihood of No drilling has been carried out for the
fishermen, if any, affected by compliance period.
implementation of the proposed
project proponents are identified
and compensated through other
livelihood restoration activities.
Issues of livelihood disruption due
to restricted movement through the
exclusion zone and proposed
drillimg of exploratory wells as well
as damage of any equipment/boat

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due to project activities would be

captured through grievance
Redress process and regular
stakeholder engagement

4.A grievance redress process is in No drilling has been carried out for the
place at the Ravva Terminal/ compliance period.
onshore living quarters to capture
any Grievance of community and
local fishermen for disruption of
livelihood. A designated grievance
redress responsibility of CIL (CSR
Manager) is in place. The redress
process will be tracked.

5. Community consultation plan No drilling has been carried out for the
will be prepared and rolled out prior compliance period.
to start of any project components.

6. Cil will continue ongoing CSR Cairn has Annual CSR programs plan around
activities the project area, Refer Annexure-2 Corporate
Social responsibility programmes

1a Navigation 1. Ensure notification of all fishing Inspection by Construction No drilling has been carried out for the
and shipping industry supervisor Inspection by HSE compliance period.
representatives of the project Manager A combine audit by HSE
proponents development activities Manager and Senior
prior to start of planned activities. Supervisor.

2. Implement all Marine No drilling has been carried out for the
Navigational measures, e.g- compliance period.
Notice to Mariners, radio
communications etc

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3. Ensure all navigational and No drilling has been carried out for the
communication equipemnt is compliance period.
maintained in good working order,
and a supply vessel and a look out
on the bridge of the drilling rig is on
duty at all times

4 Liaise with the Maritime Board No drilling has been carried out for the
and Coast Guards, etc to apprise compliance period.
of the proposed activities and their
locations so as to ensure a
considerable reduction in risk to
the structures and subsea
pipelines as well as fishermen to
the area.

Presence of Rig Seabed CIL will ensure positioning of rig, a Review seabed conditions and No drilling has been carried out for the
disturbances due survey of seabed conditions will be plan the Project components compliance period.
to anchoring and done. execution.
positioning of Rig
leading to impact
on Benthic Fauna

3 Piling for new RI Underwater 1. Piling contractor to visually Audit by CIL RI platform work has not commenced till date.
Platform Noise generation inspect the area for any presence Actions in accordance with the requirement
Laying of new potential to cause of cetacean before start of piling will be complied in the specified timelines by
pipelines pathological activity. Vedanta.
Drilling of disturbance to
development and marine fauna
exploratory
appraisal wells

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2. Avoid certain loud noises, such RI platform work has not commenced till date.
as from the moving and putting Actions in accordance with the requirement
down of heavy equipment when will be complied in the specified timelines by
cetaceans are observed in the Vedanta.
region

3 Maintain the vessel and all noise RI platform work has not commenced till date.
generating equipment in good Actions in accordance with the requirement
working order. will be complied in the specified timelines by
Vedanta.

4 Movement of Disturbance to A> For transportation through Inspection of Helideck(s) and No drilling has been carried out for the
Helicoter and coastal Birds and helicopters 1. Helipad at LQ on daily basis compliance period.
support vessels marine Fauna Helicopeters to maintain a during drilling (on weekly basis)
minimum in transit flying altitude of when sorties are being taken up
500 m. Inspections during the Project
components execution.

Adhere to direct flight paths No drilling has been carried out for the
between Ravva Living Quarters compliance period.
(on-shore) and Rig and do not
hover over or circle any marine
fauna or coastal areas with birds or
settlements and

3. All pilots and crew to be aware No drilling has been carried out for the
that deviations to flight paths are compliance period.
not permitted unless for technical
or safety reasons

B> For transportation through Inspections during the No drilling has been carried out for the
Barge, Tugs, Support Project components compliance period.
execution

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1. Vessels, barges, tugs and No drilling has been carried out for the
support vessels to maintain a compliance period.
distance of 350 m from any
cetacean and to keep look out to
avoid collision and to provide prior
warning to enable detours at a safe
distance.

2. All crew and masters of the No drilling has been carried out for the
vessels must be briefed to compliance period.
undersand that detouring to
approach cetacean is not
permitted;

3. No hunting or harassment of No drilling has been carried out for the

Marine fauna is allowed by om- compliance period.
board staff.

Monitoring of Ambient Noise near Noise quality monitoring for Leq No drilling has been carried out for the
helideck, Living Quarters, Helipad, hourly, Leq day and Leqnight compliance period.
Inspection by HSE Manager A
combine audit by
HSE-Manager and Rig
Supervisor.

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Drilling Waste Upset of Marine 1. Only low toxicity WBM/SBM Inspection and audit before No drilling has been carried out for the
Generation, waterand additives will be used in drilling offshore disposal of drill cuttings compliance period.
handling and sediment quality, fluid formulations including and unusable drilling mud (WBM
disposal which lead to contingency arrangements for only), ensure prior laboratory
health of benthic forseeable emergency situations composition testing or through
and other Marine with Hg<1 mg/kg and Cd<3mg/kg. suppliers' certificates of low
Fauna by: Ensure no use of Cr6+ or chrome toxicity contents
Increase of lignsulphonate additives. and additives Complying to
Suspended 2. Cuttings will be cleaned at requirement of 96 hour survival
solids content in drilling mud system at Desander, for LCsediment 50 value >30,000
the water column Desilter, and Shale Shakers ppm), thereby ensuring use of low
Change in 3. The percentage of Drilling fluids toxicity chemical additives for
sediment particle on cuttings will be reduced as far preparation of drilling fluids;
sizedistribution as is practical by correct AsperMoEF conditions, CIL is
and operations and maintenance of the also
Smothering of cuttings treatment equipment. The
seabed species production of excess drilling fluid
requiring disposal will also be
reduced through recycling of mud.
4. Ensure low toxicity of drill
cuttings or drilling fluid before
offshore disposal by getting bio-
assay test (96 hrs LC50 value of >
30,000 mg/l as per mysid toxicity or
toxicity test) conducted on locally
available sensitive sea species. If
otherwise both drill cuttings and
used drilling mud are to be brought
onshore for disposal at a secured
landfill
5. Hydrocarbon residues might be
present on the cuttings from the
reservoir rock. Ensure drill cutting

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associated with high oil content

(>10g/kg) from hydrocarbon
bearing formation should not be
disposed offshore. These should
be brought onshore for disposal at
CHWTSF.
6. As required by MoEF Guidelines
(GSR546 (E)) dated 30 Aug 2005 )
after laboratory reports showing
safe for offshore disposal, used
WBM/SBM and thoroughly washed
drill cuttings can be discharged
offshore intermittently ( to avoid
turbidity and reduction in
transittance) at a rate of 50
bbl/hour/well (i.e. 8m3/hr/well) for
effective dispersion and dilution
preferably at a location which is 5
km or beyond from shoreline.
7. For offshore disposal within 4.8
km from shoreline, prior approval
from APPCB will be obtained.

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1. Only low toxicity WBM/SBM No drilling has been carried out for the
additives will be used in drilling compliance period.
fluid formulations including
contingency arrangements for
forseeable emergency situations
with Hg<1 mg/kg and Cd<3mg/kg.
Ensure no use of Cr6+ or chrome
lignsulphonate additives.
2. Cuttings will be cleaned at
drilling mud system at Desander,
Desilter, and Shale Shakers
3. The percentage of Drilling fluids
on cuttings will be reduced as far
as is practical by correct
operations and maintenance of the
cuttings treatment equipment. The
production of excess drilling fluid
requiring disposal will also be
reduced through recycling of mud.
4. Ensure low toxicity of drill
cuttings or drilling fluid before
offshore disposal by getting bio-
assay test (96 hrs LC50 value of >
30,000 mg/l as per mysid toxicity or
toxicity test) conducted on locally
available sensitive sea species. If
otherwise both drill cuttings and
used drilling mud are to be brought
onshore for disposal at a secured
landfill
5. Hydrocarbon residues might be
present on the cuttings from the
reservoir rock. Ensure drill cutting

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associated with high oil content

(>10g/kg) from hydrocarbon
bearing formation should not be
disposed offshore. These should
be brought onshore for disposal at
CHWTSF.
6. As required by MoEF Guidelines
(GSR546 (E)) dated 30 Aug 2005 )
after laboratory reports showing
safe for offshore disposal, used
WBM/SBM and thoroughly washed
drill cuttings can be discharged
offshore intermittently ( to avoid
turbidity and reduction in
transittance) at a rate of 50
bbl/hour/well (i.e. 8m3/hr/well) for
effective dispersion and dilution
preferably at a location which is 5
km or beyond from shoreline.
7.

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Monitoring of working of drilling Inspection of supervisers of No drilling has been carried out for the
mud system working of mud system at the drill compliance period.
floor on-board rig.

Monitoring of Drill cuttings - at Volume of drill cuttings generated No drilling has been carried out for the
storage point onboard rig, in m3. Ascertain characteristics of compliance period.
discharge location from rig drill cuttings in terms of
concentration of contaminants
(heavy metals, toxics etc)
disposal transfer details
As and when disposed- records
and logs of discharge to be
maintained.

Monitoring of spent mud - At Volume of SBM/WBM generated No drilling has been carried out for the
storage point within rig, in m3. Ascertain characteristics of compliance period.
Discharge/transfer location from spent mud in terms of
rig. concentration of contaminants
(heavy metals, toxics etc)
Disposal/ transfer details (qty,
method)

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6 Liquid discharge Water quality 1. Rig and marine vessels to treat The deck drainage and water No drilling has been carried out for the
sanitary resulting impact before liquid discharges are treatment systems will be compliance period.
wastewater, wash on marine fish, undertaken in accordance with inspected prior to mobilisation.
water, bilge phytoplankton, marine water discharge standards The performance of the oily water
water,and cooling and zooplanktons as prescribed under the separator will be checked to
water to marine due to 1. Environment (Protection) rules, ensure that
environment Discharge of 1986 and MARPOL standards. the concentration of oil in water
hydrocarbons or i> Oil content in machinary space discharged does not exceed 15
chemicals bilges to be less than 15 ppm ppm.
2.Discharge of ii> For vessels>=400 gross tons, The bunding and storage
cooling water - requirement of provision of oil arrangements for potentially
change of discharge monitoring and control hazardous chemicals will be
temperature system and oil filtering equipment audited prior mobilisation to
3. Increase in to be operating iii> ensure that secondary
BOD through For sewage discharge from an containment is provided.
high organic IMO, approved sewage treatment Audit prior to and during Project
loading reducing plant following standards will be activities to ensure
dissolved oxygen complied with: discharges are in compliance with
level which is Suspended solids: 35mg/l above required standards
detrimental for suspended solids mitigation measures are well in
marine fauna. content of ambient water used for place and records are being.
flushig purposes - BOD : 25 mg/l
-COD : 125 mg/land
-pH : 6 to 8.5

2. For offshore discharges within No drilling has been carried out for the
4.8 km from shore line, CIL will compliance period.
obtain prior approval from APPCB

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3. For well testing, CIL has a No drilling has been carried out for the
procedure to monitor the compliance period.
production and evaluate the
performance of each well by
providing a test seperator along
with associated instrumentation
and piping on each platform. The
test seperator is a horizontal
vessel designed for 3 phase
seperation of gas, oil and water by
three phase seperation. An internal
weir plate provides two phase
interface zone for seperating water
and oil. Oil flows over the weir and
is withdrawn from the other side.
Well fluid from the flow line of the
particular well to be tested is
routed to the Test Separator
through the Test Header. Gas, oil
and water flow is measured by the
respective metering system
provided on each outlet line and
the three streams are then
combined and routed back to the
Production Header. Test Separator
is one of the sources for the
Instrument/ Utility gas system. A
sand jet connection is provided on
the Test Separator to flush the
accumulated sand into the closed
drain header.

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Rig deck and drainage system will No drilling has been carried out for the
include coamings around the main compliance period.
decks to contain leaks, spills and
contaminated washdown water to
minimise the potential
for uncontrolled overboard
release. A closed drain system will
collect hazardous
fluids from process equipment in
hydrocarbon service. If the deck
becomes
contaminated, oily deck drainage
will be contained by absorbents or
collected
in a pollution pan for disposal to
onshore;

Rig and marine vessels will treat No drilling has been carried out for the
oily water (e.g. from open and compliance period.
closed drain systems,
bilges water) before discharge to
sea. Contractor will ensure that all
valves of bilge
system remain in closed position.
Also regularly check bilge sump to
avoid any
overflowing;

Oil discharge monitors are used to No drilling has been carried out for the
ensure oil in water content targets compliance period.
are not exceeded. Records will be
maintained of all discharges with
oil content to verify controls in
place are working effectively.
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Regular monitoring of drainage

discharge for oil content to be
analysed to ensure compliance
with standards

7. Low toxicity biodegradable No drilling has been carried out for the
detergents will be used in compliance period.
preference to more toxic options;

Staff to be suitably rained to deal No drilling has been carried out for the
with spills and discharges. compliance period.
Recording of spills and
irregular discharges as incidents,
in accordance with required
incident report procedures;

9. Provision of screen at the intake No drilling has been carried out for the
pipe of cooling water lift to prevent compliance period.
any entrainment of fish; and

10.The movement of jack up rig is No drilling has been carried out for the
required to be monitored to ensure compliance period.
that its movement avoids any
sensitive areas en-route to the
drilling location in
Ravva Field

6a Monitoring of drilling wash Laboratory analysis of No drilling has been carried out for the
wastewater quantity & quality at wastewater discharge for compliance period.
discharge point pollutant
parameters (pH, solids, oil and
grease, COD, BOD) (4 samples
per month)

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Monitoring of marine water and Visual inspection by supervisor No drilling has been carried out for the
Sediment Quality within 500 m of Visual inspection by compliance period.
discharge locations HSE-Manager A combine audit
by HSE Manager and
Drilling Supervisor to check
compliance of requirements
under specific conditions of
environmental permits
Laboratory analysis of marine
water and sediment quality (4 MW
+ 4Sed x2 samples

Monitoring of Aesthetics A combine audit by HSE- No drilling has been carried out for the
& HSE of coastal area Manager and Contractor to compliance period.
nearby coastal and assess
estuarine area any nearby estuarine water
resources and take measures to
minimise any adverse impacts

Monitoring of Sewage Inspection of on-board operation No drilling has been carried out for the
quantity & quality at Rig of STP and volume estimate for compliance period.
satisfactory operation of STP.

Disposal of Primary impact of CIL will adhere to Waste Facilities on board the rig will be No drilling has been carried out for the
Solid& contamination of Management Plan. Residual solid examined for suitability prior to compliance period.
Hazardous marine water and waste and rubbish generated on mobilisation. An inventory of
Wastes sediment leading the drilling and support vessels waste detailing volume and type
to affecting health (including incinerator ash) will be will be kept and the on shore
of marine fauna, segregated weighed and disposal
Secondary documented in waste manifests facilities and contractors audited
impacts on air prior to disposal at appropriate for
water and land facilities onshore. No garbage
leading to impact would be

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to health of biotic disposed offshore. The Plan will be

resources. updated from time to time.

Organic food wastes generated will No drilling has been carried out for the
be macerated to pass through a 25 compliance period.
mm mesh
and discharged offshore with no
floating solids or foam.
For offshore discharge of food
waste within 4.8 km from shore
line,
prior approval from APPCB will be
obtained.

Biomedical waste will be collected No drilling has been carried out for the
in specific collection bins provided compliance period.
with collection bags for onshore
disposal as per the Biomedical
Rules, 1998.

All hazardous waste (e.g. No drilling has been carried out for the
fluorescent tubes, batteries, oily compliance period.
rags and spent fuel etc.) will be
collected and retained on board for
disposal approved facilities at
Kakinada Port.

Appropriate storage will be used in No drilling has been carried out for the
each case specifically metaliferous compliance period.
and general wastes will be stored
in skips, covered to prevent waste
escaping during
transport and disposed of to an
appropriate facility onshore. Oil

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and oily contaminated waste

(including rags and absorbent
materials) will be stored in sealable
containers and transported to
shore for appropriate disposal.

Training and infomation will be No drilling has been carried out for the
provided for operational staff compliance period.
responsible for waste
disposal to ensure that wastes are
not disposed of incorrectly.

No drilling has been carried out for the

compliance period.

Monitoring of Domestic Solid Mass of waste No drilling has been carried out for the
Waste at generated in kg compliance period.
• Storage point within Rig Disposal details (qty,
• Disposal point from Rig method)

Monitoring of Food Waste for its Food waste generated No drilling has been carried out for the
maceration site is macerated to less compliance period.
than 25 mm size
Disposal details (qty,
method)

Monitoring of Stationery Mass of waste No drilling has been carried out for the
wastes at generated in kg compliance period.
• Storage point within Disposal details (qty, method)
site • During transfer from
Rig

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Monitoring of Medical Mass of waste No drilling has been carried out for the
waste at generated in kg compliance period.
• Storage point within Rig Storage & disposal
• During transfer from Rig details (qty, method) at
transfer point- to be
recorded as per
manifest system
during transfer

Monitoring of spent filters Numbers, size No drilling has been carried out for the
and cartridges at storage Storage & disposal compliance period.
point within Rig details (qty, method)

Monitoring of waste fromSpillage Mass generated in kg No drilling has been carried out for the
containment atStorage point within Storage & disposal compliance period.
Rig and During transfer from Rig details (qty, method) as
and when transfened-
to be recorded as per
manifest system
during transfer

Monitoring of unused chemicals I Mass generated in kg No drilling has been carried out for the
materials at storage point within Storage & disposal compliance period.
Rig details (qty, method) as
and when transfened-
to be recorded as per
manifest system
during transfer

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Monitoring of waste water Mass generated in kg No drilling has been carried out for the
treatment sludge at storage point Storage & disposal compliance period.
within Rig details (qty, method) as
and when transfened-
to be recorded as per
manifest system
during transfer

Monitoring of Waste Oil a.n d Volume of waste No drilling has been carried out for the
Lubricants at . Rig and During generated in it compliance period.
transfer from Storage, disposal,
Rig shipping details (qty,
method) as and when
transferred - to be
recorded as per
manifest system
during transfer

Monitoring of Used Drums Nos., size No drilling has been carried out for the
with/without residues a storage Storage & disposal compliance period.
point details (qty, method)
within Rig

Monitoring of spent Nos., size No drilling has been carried out for the
batteries at storage point Storage & disposal compliance period.
within Rig details (qty, method)

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Air Emissions Emission of 1. Maintenance of diesel power The operation of the No drilling has been carried out for the
from power combustion generators to achieve efficient flare during well compliance period.
generation products combustion, fuel testing will be
and flaring resulting in efficiency and therefore reduce monitored and
change in emissions; communication
pollutants in 2. Use of low sulphur diesel oil maintained with the
air leading to (approx. 0.2% or less); and personnel in charge of
potential 3. No cold venting to be resorted the well test.
health issues during well testing. Management of
for receptors - the well test
human and programme by dedicated team for
coastal birds prevention of trips in
product supply to the flare and
flame out. Many of the above
measures including
checking of methane emissions,
which may occur during well
testing, are
incorporated into management of
the drilling operations. The well
testing procedure
involves the dedicated observation
of the flare and radio
communication to well
test manager. In the event that
product pressure drops in the well
test flare, diesel
can be injected to maintain
combustion otherwise the feed line
would be shut off; 4. Other
fugitive emissions from diesel fuel
etc. will be reduced by appropriate
storage and handling.

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5. Routine maintenance and

efficient operation will be
undertaken to minimise emissions.
6. Prior to flaring the rig
management will ensure that
SOPs to prevent flameout are
available and understood for the
critical equipment to be tested.

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Monitoring of Gaseous Visual observation No drilling has been carried out for the
pollutant emissions from exhaust smoke compliance period.
power generators on- characteristics
board Rig Emission rates and
monitoring of PM,
NOx, SOx, CO, HC)
based on emission
factors

Monitoring of Fugitive Visual inspection and No drilling has been carried out for the
emissions of VOCs and odour observation of compliance period.
dust near storage and dust in air of drilling
handling areas on-board and testing areas
rig in storage & handling
areas on-board rig

Offshore and near shore Inspection on-board No drilling has been carried out for the
ambient air quality rig compliance period.
parameters PM, NOx, Onshore area near
SOx,CO,HC) settlements (3 to 4
locations)

Monitoring and Reporting Total emission No drilling has been carried out for the
of Green House Gases estimate of Green compliance period.
House gases for
• Drilling site RI Platform
construction

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Ambient Occupational Monitoring of Noise Noise pressure level in No drilling has been carried out for the
Noise a Hazards emission from machineries dB( A) (Leq hourly) compliance period.
Emissions at and equipment
drilling
location

Lighting, Potential Shield the lights to Inspections and No drilling has been carried out for the
Flaring and disturbance to restrict the range of checking compliance period.
Visual coastal birds, illumination and reduce communication to
Intrusion turtles and the number shining stakeholders and
human directly onto the water, fishing community
receptors at unless needed for about the drilling
shore. technical or safety activities are in place
Activities are reasons; and
proposed to Any birds that are
be located injured or disoriented
beyond 4 km through collision and
from shore, found on the drilling
visual rig will be put in a dark
intrusion from container (egg
shore will be cardboard box) in a
minimum quiet area with water,
and released during
daylight.
CIL will inform to
stakeholders including
fishing communities of
the execution plan for
the Project components.

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11 Well Logging Potential Monitoring of radiation Inspection of site prior No drilling has been carried out for the
tool exposure to levels on the tool to and post well compliance period.
containing radiations logging for testing of
sealed leading to radiation levels on the
radioactive healt hazards tool and the
material environment

12 Resource Resource Daily consumption rate in Inspection No drilling has been carried out for the
Consumption optimization KWh at Rig compliance period.
Energy Power
Consumption
.

Total Mass of Casing, Tubing, Inspection No drilling has been carried out for the
materials Piping, cement, compliance period.
use Jackets (for new RI
Platform) etc. at Rig
Barge, tugs and
Support Vessels

Drilling Volume of mud chemicals, Inspection No drilling has been carried out for the
Chemicals additives, retardants, etc at compliance period.
Additives Rig
use

Fuel Volume of Diesel & Inspection No drilling has been carried out for the
consumption Marine Fuel Oil to be used compliance period.
Rig

Lubricant Lubricants consumption Inspections Barrels of No drilling has been carried out for the
use at Rig lubricants used compliance period.

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Drilling Storage area of drilling Inspection by Senior No drilling has been carried out for the
Chemicals chemicals on-board rig supervisor compliance period.
and at onshore storage shed Inspection by HSE
/ ware house at Rig or Manager
LQ A combine audit by
HSE-Manager and
Contractor to assess
any spillage or
potential spillage and
ensure storage
conditions are well
maintained to
minimise adverse
impact on land and
marine resources

Freshwater Freshwater consumption at Rig Inspections storage No drilling has been carried out for the
consumpti areas compliance period.
on

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House Unhygienic Housekeeping and Health Inspection by No drilling has been carried out for the
Keeping and aesthetic and and Safety on-board rig supervisor compliance period.
Health and unsafe and support vessels Inspection by HSE
safety working Manager;
conditions A combine audit
leads to HSE Manager and
potential Contractor
health representative at
hazards and Rig and support
accidents vessels

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 Air Emissions Emission of Mitigations measures/ Monthly emission and Being Complied
from Ravva combustion controls already in place to ambient air quality
Terminal products minimize air emissions monitoring and reporting to MoEF
(Noadditional resulting in include the following: To minimize and
equipment or change in flaring APPCB on six monthly
capacity pollutants in related emissions, CIL bases.
enhancement air leading to has installed a third
at Ravva potential associated gas
Terminal is health issues compressor and a third
planned. Air for stage gas recovery
emissions receptorshuman compressor. There is
pertain to and also a provision of
current coastal birds ADAM-3 advanced
capacity system for gas engines
production of to minimize spurious
crude oil and trips leading gas to
gas. The flare. The flares are
proposed oil designed as per API
and gas and EPA standards to
development reduce smoke and
will help illumination.
achieving There will be no cold
recovery of venting of associated
declining gas during normal
production routine operations. In
within case of any upset I
already emergency condition
approved the excess vent gas will
capacity) blow through the water
seal in the LP Flare KO
Drum and is routed to
the flare.
The HP and LP flare
stacks have been
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 ground to ensure wider
dispersion of
combusted pollutants.4. Fugitive
emissions are
being controlled
through proper
preventive
maintenance. CIL will
ensure prevention of
fugitive hydrocarbon
leaks from compressor
seals, valves and
flanges attached to
process storage tanks,
mixing tanks, gas plant
and crude storage tanks
loading/unloading of
transport links etc.
through effective leak
detection systems and
conduction of periodic
leak detection tests on
fuel systems including
distribution lines and
tanks;
5. Natural gas is being
used as fuel for captive
power generation of 10
MW capacities. CIL is
to ensure that high fuel
efficiency is achieved
all the time therefore to
reduce air emissions;
6. A greenbelt has been
developed in
approximately 50% of

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 Ravva Terminal area to
act as sink for air pollutants and act
as
barrier for noise
propagation. All point sources of
emissions will continue
to be monitored on a
monthly basis to ensure
compliance with
emissions standards.
Emissions from
individual stacks will
comply with the
emission standards
stipulated by CPCB and
Andhra Pradesh
Pollution Control Board
(APPCB); and 8. Periodically
conduct
HSE audit of Ravva
Terminal to minimize
air pollutants emission
as part of continual
improvement of
environmental
management.

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 Groundwater Potential Storm water drains Monthly monitoring of
quantity and interference have been provided at quality of
quality due to with other the terminal. For groundwater.
abstraction of groundwater rainwater harvesting, Compliance of
saline users located water ponds have been conditions of
groundwater in the provided within Ravva regulatory approvals
(of TDS 25,000 surrounding Terminal. The collected (by CGW A, APPCB,
to 28,000 area. rainwater is used in for
mg/1) from Potential horticulture and
deeper aquifers groundwater firewater needs;
within Ravva quality issue 2. No additional water
Onshore due to onsite requirement has been
Terminal for hydrocarbons proposed for the oil and
saline water handling and gas development in
re-injection storages. Ravva Field. There is
into the no prior approval of
confined CGW A exists with CIL
aquifers. as the existing bore
wells were drilled prior
to 1998. For the
proposed oil and gas
development, CIL will
obtain NOC from CGWA
3. The injection water is
treated in injection
water treatment system to meet
the required water quality of oil in
water content of less
than 10 ppm. 4. CIL has reported
that all storage facilities
have been provided with adequate
containment system to prevent
contamination of soil and
subsurface aquifer due to
potential spills of lubricating oil,
fuel oil and chemicals. 5. Ravva

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 Terminal, being
an old facility, CIL is ensure
periodic integrity testing of areas
surrounding all
process and storage
tank and hazardous
waste storage areas, if
required necessary
mitigation of restoring
integrity of that area on
urgent basis. 6. In case of any
accidental spills at the
onshore Ravva
Terminal, CIL is to
recover any spilled
crude oil/chemical or
fuel oil and adequately
treat the area, thus to
prevent any subsurface
contamination. CIL is to
ensure that regular
training is imparted to
its staff on avoiding
spillages and also to
take necessary actions if
any spill happens at onshore
Ravva Terminal. 7. CIL is to
periodically
monitor the groundwater levels in
the surrounding area to
ascertain any impact of
groundwater
withdrawal.

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 Wastewater Potential CIL has been implementing Monthly monitoring of
generation from impacts in case of mitigation measures already as treated sewage and produced
Ravva discharge of part water
Terminal and reunh of its on-going operations at Ravva discharge for water re
its disposal ·eated Terminal. Some injection and treated
sewage from of the key mitigation measures effluent from ETP for
Living already in place include the disposal at marine
quarters and following: outfall and reporting to
Ravva 1. Provision of three stage MoEF and APPCB on
Terminal sewage treatment plant six monthly bases.
Produced for sewage generated
water from Living Quarters
generated and Ravva Terminal;
during crude 2. Provision of Produced
stabilization Water Re-injection
System to effectively
treat produced water
before its re-injected
into confined
hydrocarbon aquifers;
3. Provision of API
Separator for oil in
water separation from
produced water;
4. Provision of ETP for
tertiary level treatment
of produced water to
ensure discharge from
ETP complies with
discharge standards
MoEF and APPCB for
discharge to marine
outfall through
submerged ports; and
5. Ensure the personnel the
plantation and

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 greenbelt are provided
with personal
protective equipment
including helmet,
goggles, hand gloves,
apron and gum-boots.
Staff to be suitably
trained to ensure
adequate treatment and
monitoring of
discharges from Ravva
Terminal.

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Movement of Vessel 1. CIL has in place an Oil Conduct regular

rig and Collisions Spill Contingency Plan mock drills to
support (Annex H) to cover ensure emergency
vessels events related to vessel preparedness.
collision. Conduct regular
2. Safety equipment safety training to
provided on the vessels operational staff.
includes lifeboats, life Adopt monitoring
rafts, lifejackets, procedures &
survival packs/suits regular audits to
and work boats. ensure emergency
3. The drilling vessel will response
have communication preparedness.
systems as well as
trans-receivers,
beacons, public
address, portable radios
and telephone systems.
Other support and
chase vessels will have
VHF, UHF
communication systems.

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 Well drilling Blow Outs Following risk mitigation Conduct regular mock Being complied
measures to prevent any drills to ensure
blow out and related emergency
consequences: preparedness.
1. Review of Well Design Conduct regular safety
by a certified third training to operational
party; staff.
2. Compliance of OISD Adopt monitoring
regulation and procedures & regular
PNGSOO Rules; audits to ensure
3. A plan to drill relief emergency response
well will be in place ( preparedness.
HPHTwell).
4. Key crew members will
have valid well control
certification and
adequate supervision.
5. For drilling of deep
high pressure and high
temperature (HPHT)
well, a well control
coach will be available
on board the rig
6. CIL will ensure Blow-
Out Preventer and
ensure engaging
experienced personnel
for handling of such
situation. To prevent
any oil spill stringent
precautions will be
taken to control leaks
and accidental spills of
oil, chemical and gas. 7. CIL's
Emergency
Response Plan (refer to

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 Annex I) and Oil Spill
Control Plan (refer to
Annex H) details the
actions, which will be in
place to deal with an
event of an accidental
oil spillage in the sea.
8. Records of all spillage
will be kept and
appropriate disposal of
spilt chemicals will be
ensured.
9. Risk awareness and
training to deal with
situations to be
provided to personnel
on board the rig and at
Ravva Terminal.
lO.Drill sites to have
robust communication
facility to convey
information during
critical situations.
ll.The schedule for
commencement by the
drilling operation
should be intimated at
least one month in
advance to the Coringa
Wildlife Warden
having jurisdiction over
the nearest coastal area so as to
enable him to monitor its impacts if
any on the wildlife.
12.CIL will ensure
adequate

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 infrastructural facilities
near the offshore
installations so that
boom skimmer
chemical dispersants
could be deployed
immediately in case of
oil leakage from the
installation. Efforts will
be made to curtail the
oil slick within 500 m of
the installation and
accordingly, action plan
and facilities to check
the oil slick beyond 500
m should be provided.
13.Equipment
maintenance is
important in the
prevention of blow-outs
and specific procedures
will be implemented.
Primary well control
will be achieved by the
mud system and
secondary well control
by the BOPs

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 Well drilling Potential risks Following risk mitigation Conduct regular mock No drilling has been carried out for the
and accidental measures will be drills to ensure compliance period.
oil spills considered to prevent any emergency
accidental oil spill and minimize
associated risks:
1. Operational procedures
will be implemented to
reduce the risk of
accidental oil spillage.
Preventive maintenance
procedures will be
established for critical
equipment. The
probability of the oil
spill scenarios will be
reduced by
implementation of oil
spill prevention
procedures during
loading and unloading
of diesel oil (sea
refuelling) and bulk
drilling fluid additives
from supply vessels
and adequate well
control.
2. Refuelling would be
avoided during
turbulent sea conditions
or bad weather is
anticipated.
3. The vessel fuel transfer
hoses will be equipped
with breakaway cut off
valves and flotation
collars.

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 4. The capacity of
receiving tanks (meant
to collect any spilledoil) will be
checked
before receipt.
Critical equipment i.e.
hoses and gauges will
be maintained.
Ensure safe use of low
toxicity dispersants for
control of spread of any
oil spill.
Oil spill drills will be
performed on a regular
schedule. Any spill
incidents or near
incidents will be
reported into the main
reporting and remedial
action database.
Records of all spillage
will be kept and
appropriate disposal of
spilt chemicals will be
ensured.
Risk awareness and
training to deal with oil
spill situations to be
provided to personnel
on board the rig and at
Ravva Terminal.
lO.Drill sites to have
robust communication
facility to convey
information during
critical situations.drilling operation

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 should be intimated at
least one month in advance to the
Coringa Wildlife Warden
having jurisdiction over
the nearest coastal area
so as to enable him to
monitor its impacts if
any on the wildlife.
CIL will ensure adequate
infrastructural facilities
near the offshore installations so
that boom skimmer chemical
dispersants could be deployed
immediately in case of
oil leakage from the
installation. Efforts will
be made to curtail the
oil slick within 500 m of
the installation and
accordingly, action plan
and facilities to check
the oil slick beyond 500
m should be provided.
13.CIL's Emergency
Response Plan (Annex
I) and Oil Spill Control
Plan (refer to Annex H)
details the actions,
which will be in place
to deal with an event of an
accidental oil
spillage in the sea and
communicated for
necessary actions.

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 Oil spill will CIL has considered following risk Oil spill preparedness No drilling has been carried out for the
have impacts mitigation measures to prevent any will be assessed prior compliance period.
on water oil spill: to mobilisation. The
quality, 1. Operational procedures will be awareness of CIL's Oil
marine fauna, implemented reduce the risk of oil Spill Contingency Plan
coastal spillage. Preventive maintenance will be assessed and
habitats and procedures will be established for corrective actions
socio critical equipment. The identified.
economic probability of the oil spill scenarios A record will be kept
resources will be reduced by implementation of all oil spill incidents.
of oil As per previous
spill prevention procedures during Environmental
loading and unloading of diesel oil Clearance granted to
and bulk CIL by MoEF, CIL is
drilling fluid additives from supply also required to
vessels and adequate well control. provided adequate
2. Records of all spillage will be infrastructural facilities
kept and appropriate disposal spilt near the offshore
chemicals will be installations so that
ensured. boom skimmer
3. Risk awareness and training to chemical dispersants
deal with situations to be provided could be deployed
to personnel immediately in case of
on board the rig and at Ravva oil leakage from the
Terminal. The schedule for installation. Efforts
commencement by the should be made to
drilling operation should be curtail the oil slick within 500 m of
intimated at least one month in the
advance to the Coringa installation and
Wildlife Warden having jurisdiction accordingly, action
over the nearest coastal area so as plan and facilities to
to enable him to monitor its check the oil slick
impacts if any on the wildlife. CIL beyond 500 m should
will ensure adequate infrastructural be provided.
facilities near the offshore CIL should also
installations so that boom skimmer monitor the petroleum

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 chemical dispersants could be hydrocarbon and
deployed immediately in case of oil heavy metal
leakage from the concentration in the
installation. Efforts will be made to marine fish species
curtail the oil slick within 500 m the regularly and submit
installation and accordingly, action the report to MoEF
plan and facilities to check the.oil regularly.
slick beyond 500 m should be The schedule for
provided. commencement by the
4. Oil spill response as detailed in drilling operation
CIL's Oil Spill Contingency Plan should be intimated at
(OSCP) will be least one month in
in place and communicated for advance to the wild life
necessary actions. warden having
jurisdiction over the
nearest coastal area so
as to enable him to
monitor its impacts if
any on the wildlife.

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SN Activity-Issue Associated Specific Actions Means of Compliance Status
Aspect-Impact verification/monitoring Review

Monitoring of accidental releases Area of spill and No drilling has been carried out for the
of small chemicals/small oil spills Quantity spilled compliance period.
Characterization of
spilled substances for
contaminants (heavy
metals, toxics, etc.)
Storage & disposal
details (qty, method)

Monitoring of Wildlife, Mangrove Inspection by No drilling has been carried out for the
Resources at drilling location and supervisor compliance period.
in shore area Inspection by HSE
Manager A combine audit by
HSE Manager and
Contractor Notice to Wildlife
Warden prior to
stat and completion
of drilling

Socio economics Socia- economic- Monitoring of socioeconomic Inspection by Construction No drilling has been carried out for the
Living conditions, conditions and remediating supervisor compliance period.
economy, Traffic concerns. Inspection by HSE Coordinator. A
and combine audit by HSE Manager
Transport and Senior Supervisor.
hazards and
other risks,
cultural
resources
surrounding
Ravva Terminal
and
Living Quarters.

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SN Activity-Issue Associated Specific Actions Means of Compliance Status
Aspect-Impact verification/monitoring Review

Fishermen
Grievance
Monitoring

Land Potential risks to Land Subsidence Monitoring by Review of outcome of Land subsidence study has been conducted
Subsidence assets and socio- establishing benchmarks and ground levels and and no concerns where observed.
economic conducting long term bathymetry
resources ground level and bathymetric monitoring by
studies engaging government
organization like NGRJ
or ISM and other
competent agency

Post project To assess marine Detailed Periodical (annual) Marine water, No drilling has been carried out for the
monitoring water, sediment Environmental Monitoring of sediments and compliance period.
quality and fish Marine Water, Sediments, Fish biological parameters
tissues Tissues monitoring after
contamination completion of drilling

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Decommissio The At the end of the operational life of CIL will monitor as per Decommissioning is not planned in Ravva as
ning of Ravva decommission Ravva Field, Ravva JV will declare the requirement of the per current business plans. Will be complied
Field at the ing of operations decommissioning phase and decommissioning when decommissioning is taken up.
end of Project in the Ravva Field ensure proper planning to management plan to be
life may result in minimize and avoid adverse developed based on
impacts/risks due impacts and associated risks. A the applicable
to detailed decommissioning regulatory and PSC
removal of management plan will be requirements.
existing developed prior to the culmination
equipment and of the life of Ravva Field in
machinery accordance with the applicable
related legislations and requirements of
infrastructure the PSC prevailing at the time of
established in decommissioning with necessary
offshore and approvals from agencies (MoEF,
onshore regions. DGH and OISD etc.) involved. Also
The removal of as described in Section 3.21.16,
infrastructure will Para 6) Ravva JV will abide by the
have requirements under Clause 14.9 of
potential impacts the PSC. Notices will be given to
on stakeholders including fishing
receptors both communities operating in and near
located within Ravva Field.
terrestrial and ---·- -----'---
marine
components
of environment.

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Annexure -08

Ravva Terminal Environmental Statement

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 呻 彎血幣d… ぉ
30 September 2019
t. No: RV/19/lM/APPCB/156

To,
The Environmental Engineer,
APPCB, Regional Office,
H. No: 2-532, Near D.l.C Office,
Ramanayya Peta,
Kakinada.

Dear Sir,

Sub: Annual Environment Statement for the financial year 201&19

Ref : Consent order no. A PPC B/V Sp I Ny I s46I CFOI HO I 2016 dated 2zl Ot I 2Ot6

Pl find enclosed herewith annual environmental statement for the financial year 2018-19 as required
under Rule 14 of The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986.

Thanking You,

Yours Faithfully,

Regards

Field General Manager

Encl: Annual Environment Statement (form V)

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 Form V (See rule 14)

ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 31ST MARCH 2019
FOR RAVVA ONSHORE TERMINAL, S.YANAM, EAST GODAVARI DIST.

PART - A

1. i) Name and address of the owner / occupier : Mr. Ajay Kumar Dixit,
Vedanta Limited,
DLF Atria,
DLF City, Phase 2,
Gurgaon, Haryana-122 001
ii) Industry category: Primary -- (STC Code)
Secondary -- (SIC Code)
iii) Production capacity – Units (per annum) : Crude Oil – 4,541,650 Barrels
Gas – 220,718,678 m3
Total – 5,840,763 BOE (Barrels oil
. equivalent )

Refer Annexure-A for monthly production rates

iv) Year of establishment : Phase 1-1993; Phase 2 -1996.
v) Date of the last environmental statement submitted. : 05-09-2018 (revised submitted on
06-02-2019)

Form V – Ravva Operations 2018-19 1

 PART - B

Water and Raw Material Consumption

i) Water consumption m3 /day

Areas of usage Quantity (M3/Day) Remarks

Process (water 3985 ( Avg)
Saline water is used.
injection)
20.77 (Avg) The saline water is treated in RO plant
Industrial cooling
and used
Domestic (Plant and 164.1 (Avg) The saline water is treated in RO plant
living quarters) and used.

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Name of products Process water consumption per unit of product output
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During the previous financial year During the current financial year
(2017-18) (2018-19)
______________________________________________
(1) (2)
________________________________________________________

CRUDE OIL & GAS 1.98 1.56 m3/per unit

(ii) Raw material consumption

____________________________________________________________________________
Name of Raw Materials Name of Products Consumption of raw material per unit of output
____________________________________________________________________________
During the previous During the current
Financial year financial year
____________________________________________________________________________

(1) NIL CRUDE OIL Not Applicable Not Applicable

(2)  NIL ASSOCIATED GAS - Do - - Do -

___________________________________________________________________________
x
No raw material is used for the processing of the well fluid received from offshore. Phase separation is
carried out by utilizing the density difference between the phases.

Form V – Ravva Operations 2018-19 2

 PART - C

Pollution discharged to environment/unit of output

(Parameter as specified on the consent issued)

Quantity of pollutants Concentrations of Percentage of variation

(1) Pollutants discharged (mass/day) Pollutants in dis- from prescribed standard
charges (mass/volume) with reasons.

a) Water (1825 m3 / day) Refer Annexure- C All parameters

Refer Annexure - B for discharged effluent are within APPCB
for monthly data parameters prescribed limits

b) Air Refer Annexure - C for emission parameters All parameters are within limits

(Monthly water and air analysis reports monitored by APPCB approved third party agency is being
regularly submitted to APPCB.)
_____________________________________________________________________________

PART - D

Hazardous Wastes
_____________________________________________________________________________
Hazardous Waste Total quantity (Kg.)
_____________________________________________________________________________
During the previous financial During the current financial
Year 2017-2018 year 2018-2019
_____________________________________________________________________________
(a) From Process Landfill 32920 10215
Recyclable 12835 0
Incinerable 27020 35550
Coprocessing 104815 82205

(b) From pollution

Control Facility
Incinerable 10230 7835
Coprocessing 5500 0
_____________________________________________________________________________
 Used lube oil is being blended with the crude oil. 15774 Liters

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 PART - E

Solid Wastes
______________________________________________________________________________
Non Hazardous Total Quantity

During the previous financial During the current financial

Year 2017-2018 Year 2018-2019
______________________________________________________________________________
_

(a) From process 235355 Kg 105347 Kg

(Non- hazardous) (Non- hazardous)
Used cotton - waste, gloves, Used cotton - waste, gloves,
Packaging material, etc Packing material, etc
(b) From Pollution control facility
(c) (1) Quantity recycled or re-utilized within the unit.

(1) Solid Nil Nil

(2) Disposed Nil Nil
(3) Drill cuttings Nil Nil
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PART - F

Please specify the characterization (in terms of composition and quantum) of hazardous as
well as solid wastes and indicate disposal practice adopted for both these categories of
wastes.

Non hazardous waste: Paper, wood ,plastic, cotton waste, construction waste
Hazardous waste: Process sludge being sent to M/s Ramky Agencies (TSDF) for incineration.
Waste oil / sludge from API being sent to authorized vendor for recycling. Oily sludge and
activated carbon suitable for co-processing sent to Authorised cement industries.

PART - G

Impact of the pollution abatement measures taken on conservation of natural resource and on the
cost of production:
As a part of enhancing produced water handling capacity, Produced water re-injection project (Phase II)
completed and it has bought down the amount of fluid being discharged to the sea. The project has also
resulted in reduced ground water consumption.

Wind mills and solar arrays are installed on offshore platforms.

As a part of energy conservation at onshore, solar powered lights are used at living quarters .

Solar powered heater is used for laundry and dishwashing purposes.

Impact of the pollution abatement measures taken on cost of production – Not significant.

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 PART - H

Additional measures / investment proposals for environmental protection including abatement of

pollution, prevention of pollution

1. Harnessing renewable energy

Augmentation of solar arrays in offshore platforms carried out.

2. Environmental Management System

Ravva Onshore and Offshore facilities is certified for OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 management
systems and periodic audit is being conducted by certifying body (DNV GL) once in a year (last audit
was on Dec 2018)

3. Adopting advanced technology to reduce water consumption and pollution

Produced water re-injection project (PWRI) has bought down the amount of fluid being discharged to the
sea. The project has also resulted in reduced ground water consumption.

PART I

Any other information for improving the quality of the environment

1. Green Belt

The green belt developed in around the facilities covering approximately is being maintained, additional
land with fish bone ridges developed and plantations were taken up in the last financial year. More over
plantations are being taken up to overcome any encountered mortality as and when it is being observed.

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 Annexure –A
Monthly Crude & Gas Production

Production data 18-19

Crude Oil
Month Gas Nm3
(BBL)
Apr-18 397457 2,04,18,095
May-18 327495 1,33,34,413
Jun-18 377031 1,53,26,126
Jul-18 377019 1,47,38,048
Aug-18 357179 1,34,40,701
Sep-18 330198 1,81,24,983
Oct-18 425475 2,18,27,911
Nov-18 433961 2,17,81,771
Dec-18 417629 2,05,70,011
Jan-19 370010 2,19,69,030
Feb-19 344296 2,06,90,735
Mar-19 383900 1,84,96,854

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 Annexure –B
Monthly Waste Water Discharged

Month Nm3
Apr-18 53204
May-18 57288
Jun-18 61917
Jul-18 77900
Aug-18 71438
Sep-18 48002
Oct-18 47595
Nov-18 65256
Dec-18 49588
Jan-19 50651
Feb-19 39638
Mar-19 43650

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 Annexure-C

Monthly and Seasonal – Reports (April 2018-March 2019)

1) Monthly ambient air quality monitoring reports

2) Monthly ground water quality reports
3) Monthly waste water quality reports
4) Monthly noise monitoring reports
5) Source emission monitoring reports

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ANNEXURE NO. 09
Offshore Environmental Monitoring Report

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 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AROUND
OFFSHORE INSTALLATIONS OF CAIRN / VEDANTA INDIA LTD
(RAVVA FIELD) IN BAY OF BENGAL

SYNOPSIS
(December 2018 Study)

Submitted by

Marine Biological Laboratory

Department of Zoology
Andhra University, Waltair
Visakhapatnam 530003

To

M/s Vedanta Limited (Division: Cairn Oil & Gas)

DLF Atria, Phase 2, Jacaranda Marg,
DLF City, Gurugram-122002,
Haryana, India

30 May 2019

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 MARINE ECOLOGY STUDY – A SYNOPSIS

As a part of M/s Vedanta Limited (Division: Cairn Oil & Gas) efforts to conducting environmental
reconnaissance studies close to their offshore installations in the KG Basin off Surasaniyanam Village,
Uppalaguptam Mandalam in the East Godavari District, Andhra University undertook a detailed study on
the hydrobiological conditions of that area in December 2018 coinciding with post south-west monsoon
conditions. The investigation was held at the same 37 stations chosen earlier which represented a wide
spectrum of habitats such as shore-ward locations (1-9), the core area (10-33) and four Reference points
(RC1, RC2, RF1 and RF2) of which the last two are in deep water (depth 26-43m), maintaining a
gradation of depths (5.2m and 43m) overall. As with earlier studies, the scope of Dec-18 investigation
also related to monitoring biological attributes (phytoplankton, zooplankton, macrobenthos, and
fisheries) along with conventional water quality characteristics at the selected locations closer coast (0.5
km from the shore) and up to ~17km in the sea. The observations were made for 6 days (3-9 December
2018) during daylight hrs when the sea state was comparatively stable; wind direction predominantly
northeast and the prevailing current southerly. Surface and sub-surface (Niskin) seawater samples
(including mid-depth) were collected from all 37 sites for estimating conventional variables such as
water temperature, salinity, turbidity, pH, inorganic nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus and reactive
silicate) and the same analysed following standard protocols. Studies on phytoplankton consisted of
species composition and their numerical abundance. Zooplankton analysis included identification of
taxonomic groups and diversity, numerical enumeration of standing stocks to assess secondary
productivity. Seabed life (dredge hauls and grab samples) was assessed (in terms of diversity and
richness) to elucidate faunal assemblages at the community level of organization in relation to sediment
texture and structure for drawing (possible) future comparisons. Estimation of major, minor and trace
elements in seafloor sediments, seawater and marine biota was carried out at for all locations.
Estimations were also made on Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons at selected locations for both water and
sediment samples close to the oil platforms. The following is a synopsis of the findings made during the
study. However, some work on the Heavy metals is pending owing to (ICP-MS) related technical
difficulties. At present, this work is under progress and nearing completion.
Table 1: Summary of hydrographical data
Hydrographical conditions: On the basis of water quality
Characteristics Min Max Mean SD
data (Table 1), it is concluded that the environmental Water temp. (°C) 26.04 27.73 26.77 0.44
conditions in the Sea off S. Yanam are characterised by Conductivity (ms/cm) 44.30 47.50 45.78 0.83
Depth (m) 5.60 41.20 13.09 7.64
relatively low salinity (mean 29.96) implying moderate Secchi disc (m) 0.31 2.27 1.26 0.52
influx of freshwater from River Godavari (the Turbidity (NTU) 0.00 36.00 4.94 8.37
Vainateyam Branch after cessation of heavy floods) as SPM (mg.l-1) 11.88 60.20 21.61 8.25
pH 8.26 8.33 8.29 0.02
against ~34 parts noticed during summer months when Salinity 28.31 31.64 29.96 0.86
there is hardly any river flow into the sea. Overall, this Dissolved oxygen (mg.l -1) 5.23 6.94 5.85 0.42
DO saturation (%) 77.08 104 86.60 6.37
period is marked by low sea surface temperature, Nitrite (µM) 0.04 0.37 0.18 0.07
improved secchi disc transparency, low turbidity, Nitrate (µM) 1.67 7.38 4.71 1.68
moderate amounts of dissolved oxygen, inorganic Ammonia (µM) 0.00 1.83 0.34 0.38
DIN (µM) 1.99 7.83 5.23 1.61
nitrogen, phosphorus and low levels of silicate and Phosphate (µM) 0.27 1.06 0.44 0.15
appreciable DON influencing the chlorophyll levels. Silicate (µM) 5.33 13.17 8.23 2.19
Total nitrogen (µM) 40.27 65.49 48.26 6.36
Comparatively, the coastal waters revealed high Total phosphorous (µM) 0.31 1.25 0.62 0.21
turbidity, inorganic nitrogen, phosphorus, silicate and DON (µM) 33.74 61.05 43.02 6.76
chlorophyll as against their low concentrations offshore DOP (µM) 0.00 0.62 0.18 0.17
Chl-a (mg.m -3) 0.42 2.32 1.12 0.47
presumably because of efficient mixing on the high seas.

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 Observations have shown that the water
column regime could be divided into three
major regions namely the coastal area, the
open sea sites and the transitional water
suggesting presence of noticeable horizontal
gradients (see Fig.1). Based on the
multivariate analysis (normalisation and
hierarchical clustering) performed on the
water quality data (using PRIMER v7 - the
WQ BASED DIVISION
Euclidean distance based cluster analysis)
Coastal Bay of Bengal clearly showed three distinct regions namely
: Transitional the coastal locations i.e. 1-9, 11, 14, RC1 and
: Open Sea RC2; transition locations 10, 12, 13, 15-18, 26,
28-33 and the open sea sites 19-25, 27, RF1
Fig.1: Based on water quality characteristics, the study sites and RF2, though some overlapping exists.
(1-33, RC1, RC2, RF1, RF2) could be divided into 3 regions

Seafloor Sediments: During the present study, detailed analysis of sand and mud (silt plus clay) and
organic matter was carried out for all 37 locations (categorised coastal, transitional and open sea). Table
2 contains summarised information (range, mean and SD) on sediment nature and organic content for
the three regions described above:

Table 2: Summary of sediment characteristics

Sediment characteristics Coastal Transitional Open sea

Stations investigated 1-9, 11, 14, RC1, RC2 10, 12-13, 15-18, 26, 28-33 19-25, 27, RF1, RF2
Sand (%) (0.09-17.17) (0.09-6.26) (0.16-5.32)
8.35±5.6 2.35±2.24 2.74±1.97
Silt and Clay (%) (82.83-99.91) (93.74-99.91) (94.68-99.84)
91.65±5.6 97.65±2.24 97.26±1.97
Sed. Organic Matter (%) (0.09-3.11) (0.17-1.46) (0.09-2.93)
0.59±0.80 0.79±0.41 0.98±0.91

From the findings presented above, it is clear that organic matter remained high (mean 0.98%) for the
open sea locations compared to transitional locations (0.79%) and coastal locations (0.59). This pattern
appeared to agree well with the nature of sediment. For example, in coastal locations the sediments
were relatively sandy (mean 8.35%) in comparison to open sea. Silt+clay recorded highest (97.26%) at
the open sea locations than coastal sites (91.65%). The predominant reason for the relatively high mud
levels at most places could be related to the flow from Godavari and Krishna Rivers opening into the sea
further north and south in this area. In summary, sediments in the study area could be classified into
three categories as coarse, soft and mixed types corresponding to shoreward locations, the open sea
and the central (core) areas respectively. It is noteworthy, because of such differences life on the
seafloor is affected both in respect of macrobenthos (the large-sized free living organisms) and those
which live buried (relatively small-sized infauna) in the sediment.

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 Phytoplankton: During this survey as many as 111 species
3% 1%
of phytoplankton represented by 7 diverse groups
4% 12%
comprising 73 species of bacillariophyceans (centrales 40%
49, pennales, 24); 18, dinophyceans; 11, cyanophyceans; 5,
euglenophyceans; 2, chlorophyceans; and 1 each of
40%
Coccolithophyceae and prasiniphyceae were encountered
in the net hauls. Thalassiothrix longissima was the most
dominant species being present all 37 (samples) sites. Next Centrales Pennales
Dinophyceans Cyanophyceans
in order were Chaetoceros loringianus (35/37),
Thalassiosira subtilis (34/37), Rhizosolinea stolterfothii
Fig.2: Phytoplankton group abundance Dec-18
(32/37) and Nitzschia sp. present in 30/37 stations. From
the list of species encountered, it is evident that the phytoplankton in the coastal waters off Ravva
region is quite diverse and is dominated by diatoms (bacillariophyceans). During the study,
phytoplankton (mean) numerical abundance ranged between a low 152 nos.ml -1 at st.28 to 349nos.ml-1
at st. 19, the overall mean being 239 nos.ml -1.Group average
Fig.2 shows relative abundance in the total population.
Group average Transform: Fourth root
Transform: Fourth root Resemblance: S17 Bray Curtis similarity
Resemblance: S17 Bray Curtis similarity
Phytoplankton
Rf-2
19 Groups
community structureGroups
Rf-1
3
1 I was determined I
2
5
7 II based on Bray-Curtis II
6
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III similarity
III
8
10
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Samples

9
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15
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13
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12
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17 Group average clustering and group
18
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21
22 Resemblance: S17 Bray Curtis similarity
23
31 followed by
Rf-2
19 32 Groups
Rf-1
3
33
24 I
multidimensional
1 27
2
5
7
28
25 II scaling (MDS). Fig. 3
80 6
4
Rc-1
60 26
29
30
40 20 III displays results for
8
10
Rc-2 Similarity the 37 stations. From
Samples

9
14
15
13
11
100 80 60 40 20
the resulting
12
16
17
Similarity dendrogram, it was
18
20
21
22
Fig.:3: Bray-Curtis similarity showing station groups based on possible to define
23
31
32
33
phytoplankton abundance data the locations into 3
24
27
28
groups determined
25
26
29
30
at 45% similarity. Groups of stations confirmed by this procedure are: Group I consisting of stations 1-
10,14,15, RC1 and st.RC2 representing the coastal region, Group II (sts. 11-13,16-18 and 20-33) the
100 intermediate 80locations and Group 60 III consisting 40 of st.19, RF1 and 20 RF2 representing the seaward
Similarity
locations. ANOSIM (Global R: 0.782 at 0.1%) indicates that these three areas are significantly different in
the composition and abundance of phytoplankton. Phytolankton diversity was measured for all 37
locations. At each location, the number of phytoplankton species (S), mean numerical abundance (N),
diversity (Margalef, d, Shannon-Wiener, H’ and Evenness J’) for all 37 locations were calculated. Overall,
while species richness and diversity was high in coastal and intermediate locations, seaward locations
were relatively less diverse. To sum up, the observations showed moderate phytoplankton activity in
surface water at Ravva basin during this part of the year. Relatively Low abundance in the coastal and

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 intermediate locations indicated rather poor productivity. Chlorophyll content was also relatively low
evidently due to low phytoplankton abundance

Zooplankton: Similar to earlier studies (e.g. November 2017), copepods represented by 45 species were
the most abundant and species rich MSP (mesozooplankton) functional group. In terms of species
richness, they constituted 67% of total MSP taxa recorded in the coastal waters of Bay of Bengal within
the Ravva oil field. Small sized copepods (≤1mm size), Paracalanus indicus, P. aculeatus, Acrocalanis
longicornis, Oncaea sp., Corycaeus sp., and Oithona sp. were the most dominant forms with assemblage
specific distribution. Differential distribution of calanoid and poecilostomatoid copepods were mainly
responsible for the observed changes in mesozooplankton assemblage patterns. Meroplankton was
mainly constituted by bivalve veligers, gastropod veligers, and larval decapods (mysis stage). This could
be due to the proximity to molluscan bed in the immediate vicinity of Godavari estuarine complex.
Discrete mesozooplankton communities characterized inshore area, core area of oil exploration
activities, and the offshore waters in and around the Ravva oil field in the Krishna Godavari basin (Fig.4).
Group average
Transform: Log(X+1)

50
(A) Resemblance: S17 Bray-Curtis similarity

60

70
Similarity

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80

90

100
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RC-2
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RF-1
20
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RF-2
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RC-1

Transform: Log(X+1)
Group - I

Resemblance: S17 Bray-Curtis similarity

Transform: Log(X+1)
(B) Resemblance: S17 Bray-Curtis similarity
12 2D Stress: 0.18 Clusters
12 2D Stress: 0.18 Clusters
Gr-I
Gr-I
Gr-II
Group-II Gr-II
Outlier
(Core area) 11 27 Outlier
Gr-III
11 27 Gr-III
10
10
13 14
13 14 23
26 29 RC-2 23
26 RC-2
29
RF-1 32
3
3 21 31 RF-132
24 25 21 31 RF-2
24 25 19 20 RF-2
28 19 20
3030 28
2222
44 33
33
8 8 22
9 9 16
66 16
18 RC-1
7 7 18 RC-1 Group-III
5 5 (Offshore area)
1515
Group-I
(Inshore area) 17
17
11
One-way ANOSIM Global R: 0.624, P=0.1%

Fig. 4: Mesozooplankton assemblage patterns in and around Ravva oil field in the Godavari delta,
western Bay of Bengal during December 2018 (A) AHCA powered with SIMPROF analysis (B) 2-
dimensional nMDS analysis (C) Assemblage patterns superimposed on the study area.

MSP abundance, species richness, diversity exhibited significant differences between inshore and
offshore waters. Shannon-Weiner diversity (median: 3.78; mean: 3.76; CV: 0.07) revealed healthy
environmental conditions in the sampling area during post SW monsoon period in December 2018.

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Benthic Macrofauna: Overall, there were
80 species of macrobenthic Epi-fauna
(collected using a dredge) of which
gastropods (47.7%), bivalves (25.2%),
10.6%
followed by Cnidarians (10.6%),
Brachyurans (10.3%) and other groups
(cnidarians polychaetes, stomatopods
and echinoderms) (6.1%) constituted the
macrobenthos population (Fig. 5). Out of
80 taxa, the most abundant species is the
clavitulid gastropod Turricula javana that
contributed up to 21.14% of the total
population. This is followed by the
bivalve Anadara inaequivalvis (8.29%),
the olivid Oliva vidua (7.38%), cnidarian
Phase IV: December 2018
Nos. per haul
<20
6.1%
10.3%
Gastropoda
47.7% Bivalvia
25.2% Cnidaria
Brachyura
Others
Fig.5: Composition of macrobenthic fauna
in the dredge hauls, December 2018
Virgularia (6.46%), the mactrid bivalve Mactra sp.
(5.1%), and the costellarid gastropod Vexillum
acuminatum (3.8%) which together contributed up
to 52.17% of the total population collected by the
dredge during this season. Overall, the mean
abundance was 12 nos, per dredge haul-1. However
while some locations supported great many
individuals (mean 21 nos, dredge haul-1), several
others showed a general paucity (<7 nos. per dredge

21-40
haul-1) (Fig.6).
41-60
Bay of Bengal
Hierarchical cluster analysis was employed on
61-80
benthos species abundance data. Bray-Curtis
81-100
similarity and group average linking was carried out
to classify the assemblages/clusters using PRIMER
Fig.6: Macrobenthos (collected through Dredge)
numerical abundance (nos per haul) at the v7. Based on the analysis, the macrobenthic fauna at
selected locations, December ‘18 Group average
Transform: Square root
Resemblance: S17 Bray-Curtis similarity
the study area could be 0 2 Groups
separated into two major Gr.1
20
groups (also read Gr.2
Assemblages) at 12% OL
Similarity

40
similarity (ANOSIM Global
R: 0.845 at 0.1%) reflecting 60
water / sediment quality
for this area. Group I 80

(shore-ward, Ave. depth

100
<9m) consisted of 21
19

RC01

15
27
10
14
RC02

11
12
13
16
23
24
18
RF01
17
21
22
20
25
32
29
30
28
26
31
33
RF02
8
3
9
7

4
5
6

1
2

stations (1-16, 23. 24, 27,

RC1 & RC2). Group II Samples
Fig.7: Bray-Curtis similarity and group average linking was carried
(relatively Deep water, ave. out to classify the assemblages/clusters using PRIMER v7

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depth 17.8m) with 13 stations (17, 18, 20-22, 26, 28-33, RF1, RF22); and St.19 was as an outlier. It is
noteworthy that significant (P <0.01) differences were noticed in the sediment nature (sand, silt+clay
and organic matter levels) between the shoreward (Group - 1) and offshore (Group - 2) locations
evidently as a result of the prevailing gradients in the environment especially salinity. The other reason
appears to be the ongoing activity in that area not very conducive to the seafloor life.

Diversity indices were calculated for all Table 3: Macrobenthos epifaunal diversity summary
samples according to methods
implemented in PRIMER (see Table 3) character S N d J' ES(100) H'(loge)
showing summary data. One of the reasons min 5.0 7.0 1.2 0.6 5.0 1.0
for the overall low diversity of max 25 91 5.7 0.98 25 2.78
macrobenthic fauna at these locations is mean 11 36 2.9 0.8 11.1 1.86
attributable to the high (silt) clays (mud)
noticed here. It would appear that the hard
clay (off the River front) did not really support any great diversity/density of fauna relative to other
nearby areas. The sediments appeared rather impoverished for the same reason. It is noteworthy that
the deeper locations showed relatively better (diversity) indices.

In addition to the samples for epifauna collected using 5.63%

4.05% 1.15% Sedentaria
a naturalist dredge described above, as many as 74 1.38% Errantia
grab samples were collected (2 each at 37 locations) 36.8%
Amphipods
meant to cover the infaunal taxa (living buried in the 34.41% Shrimps
sediment). Nearer shore (depth <10m), while the 16.31% Copepods
sediments were essentially sandy, further offshore Crabs
their texture changed from silt to clayey mud. These Others
features greatly affected the fauna living buried in the
seafloor sediments at Ravva field. Composition-wise,
Fig.8: Infaunal composition: Sedentary forms
Phase IV: December 2018 constituted the bulk of population.
INFAUNA
there were 65 diverse taxa (collected by van
Veen grab, 0.1m2) represented 11 major
groups including cnidarians, polychaetes
(being major contributors), crustaceans
(brachyurans, amphipods, alphaeids shrimps,
copepods, stomatopods, second in order),
priapulids, Echinoids, ophiuroids and
holothuroids etc. Fig.9 shows the numerical
abundance of infauna at the selected locations
Nos. per 0.1 m2 super-imposed on the station locations. It is
<25 noteworthy that stations away from the core
Bay of Bengal
26-50 area registered highest densities of infauna.
51-75 This is attributable to the nature of sediments
76-100
at these locations besides their location away
from (core region) Oil activity.
Fig.9: Inauna (collected through grab)
numerical abundance (nos per 0.1m2) at the
selected locations, December ‘18
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Fig.10 shows the relationship between Amphipods+

Aphipods + Polychaetes nos per 0.1 m 2

90
80 y = 0.8559x - 5.0979
Polychaete density vs. total infaunal abundance (nos 70
R² = 0.9533
-2 2
0.1 m ) (R 0.954) implying the overwhelming 60

dominance of these two groups in the infaunal 50

40
populations. Cluster analysis was performed on the 30
infaunal abundance data. Bray-Curtis similarity and 20
10
group average linking was used to classify the 37
0
stations into assemblages/clusters using PRIMER v7. 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Based on the analysis, the infauna could be separated Total Infaunal Density nos per 0.1 m 2

into two major groups (also read Assemblages) at 43%

Fig.10: Amphipods and Polychaetes constituted
similarity (ANOSIM Global R: 0.625 at 0.1%) (Fig.11). the bulk of the population
Group I (shore-ward) consisted of 14 stations (1-9, 12-
13, 15, 27, RC1) and represented somewhat coarse sediments nearer shore. Group II contained 11
transitional stations (10, 14, 16, 17, 19-21, 23-25, RC2 marked in green) of mixed sediment category and
11 seaward locations (18, 22, 26, 28-33, RF1,Group RF2) where
averagethe sediments are soft. The dendrogram
(together with SIMPROF) provided a sequence of fairly convincing
Transform:groups.
Square root
Resemblance: S17 Bray-Curtis similarity
20
Groups
Fig.Fig.
10:11:
Shows 3 Groups
Shows of locations
2 Groups including
of locations one outlier
including (st.11).
one outlier (st.11).
Shoreward

40
Trans
Seaward
Similarity

OL
60

80

100
11
33
26
RF 2
29
28
30
18
RF 1
22
31
32
17
16
14
19
21
23
20
24
10
25
RC 2
12
13
27
15
RC 1
3
8
5
6
7
1
9
2
4

Samples
It would appear that depth and sediment nature have both played an important role in the composition
and distribution (abundance) of macrobenthos (both epifauna and infauna) in the study area. The
general paucity of fauna is undoubtedly due to the soft nature of the sediments that did not promote
establishment of steady-state populations.

Fisheries: Altogether 13 taxa were encountered which represented the composition of finfish (11 taxa),
a single crustacean and a cephalopod during the trawling operations carried out on four occasions
within the Krishna-Godavari basin. Among the thirteen taxa recorded, only Stolephorus sp. (Anchovy)
dominated all through showing its presence at Stations 1, 3 and 4. At Station 1, this species was found in
large numbers (63kg). Next in order were Opisthopterus sp. (Tardoor) which showed 17kg at Station 3,
followed by Lepturacanthus savala (Smallhead hair tail) (12kg) and Hilsa kelee (Keele shad) (11kg), all of
them at Station 3. Three species of finfish namely Chirocentrus sp. (Wolf herring), Lepturacanthus
savala (Smallhead hairtail) and Pampus chinensis (Silver pompret) were present at two stations. Other
species namely Hilsa keele (Kelee shad), Johnius trachycephalus (Croaker fish), Opisthopterus sp.

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(Tardoor). Otolithes ruber (Tigertooth croaker), Pampus argenteus (White pomfret), Decapterus sp.
(Scad), and Therapon jorbua (Tiger perch) made their appearance once in each station. A cuttlefish
(Sepia sp.) also occurred at stations 1 and 4 while the shellfish Penaeus sp. showed its presence only at
Station 2. Table 4 shows regions where the experimental trawling took place together with volume of
catch on each occasion.
Table 4: Experimental trawling details showing location and catch per hour

Station Date Latitude Longitude Time Total Wt Catch rate

of Fish (Kg) (Kg/hr)
1 03.12.18 Starting 16⁰50.875' 82⁰23.100' 13:00
Ending 16⁰48.040' 82⁰23.788' 14:00 68 68
2 03.12.18 Starting 16⁰28.134' 82⁰12.863' 17:40
Ending 16⁰25.732' 82⁰11.210' 18:40 17 17
3 09.12.18 Starting 16⁰30.472' 82⁰14.543' 07:00
Ending 16⁰31.260' 82⁰19.644' 08:30 79 54
4 09.12.18 Starting 16⁰44.051' 82⁰25.048 11:00
Ending 16⁰49.125' 82⁰24.725' 12:30 11 8

The fishery resources in the present survey, represent only few important commercial fish namely White
Pompret, Silver Pompret, Anchovies, Perches, Shrimps and molluscans which corroborate well with the
reports of ONGC (2016) at KG baisn but they were found to occur very sparsely at all four stations of the
present study. Overall, the present data correlates well with that of CMFRI (2018) and FSI (2014)
demonstrating the distribution of perches, decapterids, cephalopods and anchovies at Lat 160.

Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons: In the present investigation, total petroleum hydrocarbon

concentrations together with oil and grease were analysed in the seawater and sediment samples
collected from 10 locations in Krishna-Godavari (KG) basin nearer to the oil drilling installations. These
locations were divided into control (CON1), active (RBCOP, RCCOP, RDCOP, RECOP, RFCOP, RGCOP,
RHCOP), oil loading (SBM) and inactive (RACOP) areas. Table 5 contains the findings.

Station Status Latitude Longitude Sea water Sediment

TPHC Oil & Grease TPHC Oil & Grease
(µg/L) (gm/L) (µg/g) (gm/kg)
CON1 Control 16°29.839' 82°13.239' 0.09 Not detactable 2.18 0.005
RBCOP Active 16°28.536' 82°11.624' 0.14 Not detactable 5.88 0.025
RCCOP Active 16°23.928' 82°07.897' 0.15 Not detactable 3.26 0.040
RDCOP Active 16°25.234' 82°08.166' 0.17 Not detactable 4.50 0.109
RECOP Active 16°26.849' 82°09.447' 0.15 Not detactable 3.42 0.015
RFCOP Active 16°27.722' 82°10.627' 0.19 Not detactable 4.02 0.095
RGCOP Active 16°27.769' 82°11.352' 0.14 Not detactable 3.98 0.045
RHCOP Active 16°26.571' 82°07.474' 0.09 Not detactable 2.27 0.050
SBM Oil loading 16°20.687' 82°07.328' 0.16 Not detactable 3.23 0.205
RACOP Inactive 16°23.905' 82°07.813' 0.18 Not detactable 2.08 0.080

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The total petroleum hydrocarbon concentrations observed in seawater and sediment samples at all the
stations of the KG basin of CAIRN / VEDANTA are very low and far below the standard limits prescribed
by ATSDR (1999) indicating no oil pollution or toxicity. Oil and grease values are not detectable in
seawater but traces are present in sediment samples indicating very low contamination.

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