Specifications of explosion
proof wind sock at process platforms have been firmed up which
is DGCA requirement
Carried out HSE and
Electrical safety audits of C2,C3,C4 extraction project at
Dahej prior to commissioning
Riser guards installed
on all unprotected risers of process complexes.
Engaged M/s DuPont,
world leaders in Safety management to carry out Safety Perception
Survey across ONGC and detailed assessment of Safety Management
and culture at BPA complex involving all operations like drilling,
well services, logging, marine and air logistics.
EC approved the process
for Halon replacement by year 2010 for Onshore & Offshore
ONGC sponsored Terra
Green magazine being published by The Energy & Resources
Institute (TERI) for disseminating information and knowledge
on the issue of environment, energy and sustainable development
which is making an indelible impression on the minds of readers
both in India and across the world.
Draft HSE Manual reviewed
by Director(Onshore) and put on web site for comments and
finalization
Risk Surveyor has compared
ONGC operations with operations of European Waters
Environmental Clearances(EC)
>> Obtaining environment clearance (EC) is a statutory
requirement under Ministry of Environment & Forests (MOEF),
Govt. of India. Recent notification under Environmental Protection
Act, 1986 i.e., S.O. 1533 dated 14 September 2006 has made
it necessary to obtain prior EC for all activities.
1. 159 proposals of exploratory drilling
in ML blocks were applied and granted clearances in one go.
2. EAC (Industry) has visited Uran plant
in connection with proposal submitted for expansion for debutanization
of Uran Plant for Environment Clearance purpose. Based on
their visit the matter was deliberated in EAC and proposal
is cleared.
3. Proposal for expansion of Hazira has also
been cleared and EC has been issued.
4. 157 development drilling wells from Mehsana
have been cleared based on EIA report prepared in house.
>> Oil Spill Dispersant Guidelines
have been finlized after deliberation with Coast Guard
Biodiversity Conservation
Mangrove plantation in Gandhar Area
There has been considerable destruction of the mangroves
along the coastal belt in India. In ONGC’s operational
area of Gandhar along Dhadar river embankment area, destruction
of shore line has been witnessed. Being responsible corporate,
ONGC has undertaken an ambitious programme of Mangrove conservation
& education-awareness through M/S BNHS. There is a plan
of plantation of 5,00,000 saplings in the Gandhar region for
arresting coastal degradation. Education & awareness programme
being conducted in Maharashtra & Gujarat state.
Ringal plantation in upper Himalayas through Uttranchal
Bamboo and Fiber Development Board (UBFDB), Uttrakhand
ONGC has been undertaking tree plantation in operational
as well as non operational areas. In one of the project of
national importance, a project has been sponsored by ONGC
to plant Ringal (hill bamboo) in 120 ha of forest land in
Upper Himalayan Region of Kedarnath and Joshimath through
Uttranchal Bamboo and Fiber Development Board UBFDB), Uttrakhand.
3,00,000 saplings of ringal have been planted during the year
2008. Their growth & survival is being monitored through
an independent agency.
• Oil Spill Response
1. ONGC participated in National Level Pollution
Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-09) organized by Indian Coast
Guard at Mumbai during April 07-09, 2009 and Nov 05, 2009.
The exercise was aimed to review the level of preparedness
and also to check the capability of integrating the pollution
response equipment of the resource agencies through Coast
Guard to address large spills. This was based on decision
of Director General Coast Guard, during its 12th NOS-DCP meeting
held on October 24, 2008 at Mumbai.
2. ONGC has renewed “Participant Agreement”
with the M/s Oil Spill Response Limited (M/s OSRL, U.K.) to
combat major Oil Spill. ONGC already has capacity to handle
accidental oil spills upto 700 tons.
Celebration of World Environment
Day on 5th June, 08
World Environment Day was celebrated on 5th June, 2008 for
creating awareness on environmental issues of global concern.
CMD and Director (Onshore) were present to motivate the employees.
Additional Secretary, MOEF was chief guest on the occasion.
Celebration of Safety Day
on 4th March, 09
National Safety Day was celebrated on 4th March, 2009 at
Jeevan Bharti. CMD administered the safety pledge to the employees
including EC members.
HSE Awareness Programme
World Environment day and Safety day are celebrated at Corporate,
Asset/Basin/Plant level. Various awareness activities like
environment /safety Quiz, Slogan, Poster, Essay competitions
are held for employees and for their spouse and children.
The purpose of such activities is to create awareness and
to provide informal information on environmental/ safety issues
to employees, their families and public in the near vicinity
through such initiatives. Special talks and lectures are given
by experts on the occasion.
Many environmental projects sponsored by ONGC have component
of increasing environmental awareness among students and local
communities. The project on mangrove plantation in Gandhar
area has such component. Besides planting 5,00,000 mangroves,
the students and local communities of the coastal areas will
be involved and educated on the role of mangroves in maintaining
sensitive ecosystem. |
