Oil Exploration

Seychelles Set to Be First in the World to Develop Countrywide Ocean Conservation Plan

Victoria — The Seychelles minister for Environment, Energy and Climate Change, Didier Dogley, has announced that Seychelles is all set to become the first country in the world that has implemented

Publication Date:

04/03/2015

Source: All Africa

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Water Resources, Oceans and Seas, Seychelles, Marine Ecosystems, Oil Exploration

Environment

Future of oil and gas development in the western Amazon

The western Amazon is one of the world's last high-biodiversity wilderness areas, characterized by extraordinary species richness and large tracts of roadless humid tropical forest. It is also home to an active hydrocarbon (oil and gas) sector, characterized by operations in extremely remote areas that require new access routes. Here, we present the first integrated analysis of the hydrocarbon sector and its associated road-building in the western Amazon.

Publication Date:

28/01/2015

Author(s): Matt Finer, Bruce Babbitt, Sidney Novoa & et al

Source: Environmental Research Letters

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1-6

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Amazon, Oil Exploration, Biodiversity Hotspots, Roads, Ecology, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, Deforestation, National Parks, Indigenous Peoples

Energy

ONGC agrees to Cairn being given Rajasthan block extension

In a surprise turn of events, state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has agreed to its partner, Cairn India, retaining the prolific Rajasthan oil block beyond the contractual deadline o

Publication Date:

27/01/2015

Source: Business Standard (New Delhi)

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Rajasthan, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Oil Exploration, Natural Gas Exploration

Environment

Study Finds New Toxic Contaminants In Oil And Gas Wastewater

Scientists have discovered high levels of two potentially hazardous contaminants, ammonium and iodide, in wastewater being discharged or spilled into streams and rivers from oil and gas operations.

Publication Date:

15/01/2015

Source: Environment News Network

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Environment, Water Pollution, Energy, Oil Exploration, Health Effects, Water Quality, Drinking Water, Natural Gas Exploration

Environment

Fracking Data Sought by Environmental Groups in EPA Lawsuit

A coalition of advocacy groups sued the U.S.

Publication Date:

08/01/2015

Source: Bloomberg

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Environment, Oil Exploration, Power Industry, Natural Gas Exploration, United States Of America (US), Air Pollution, Groundwater Pollution

Environment

Ohio earthquakes caused by fracking: Hydraulic fracturing triggered seismic activity

A series of earthquakes that hit Ohio last year were caused by fracking, experts have claimed.

Publication Date:

06/01/2015

Source: International Business Times

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Environment, Earthquakes, Natural Gas Exploration, Energy, Oil Exploration, United States Of America (US)

Environment

Environmental monitoring report for ONGC Ltd., Veeracholapuram Project

The scope of the study and the present report covers the detailed characterization of the existing environmental status in the Project area for major environmental components viz. Meteorology, Ambient Air Quality, Water Quality and Noise Levels.

Publication Date:

01/11/2014

Source: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.

Tags:

Oil Exploration, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Cauvery, Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu, Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), Environment Clearance (EC), Air Pollution, PM 2.5, RSPM (PM 10), Noise Pollution, Water Pollution, Oil Pollution

Energy

Indian petroleum and natural gas statistics 2013-14

The “Indian Petroleum & Natural Gas Statistics” presents comprehensive statistics on various aspects of Indian Petroleum & Natural Gas Industries. The data on international developments in respect of the important segment of Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries have also been presented in the publication. The Statistics presented in the current publication cover the exploration, production, refining, marketing activities etc. of Oil sector.

Publication Date:

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Source: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

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Oil, Oil Products, Natural Gas, Fuel Pricing, Petrol, Energy, Statistics, India, Trade, LPG, CNG, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Natural Gas Exploration, Oil Exploration, Industry

Energy

Roadmap for reduction in import dependency in the hydrocarbon sector by 2030: final report (Kelkar Committee)

This report prepared by the committee chaired by Dr. Vijay Kelkar includes a discussion of the economic foundations of Exploration and Production Contracts and an early action program drawn upon the analysis and inputs received from wide ranging consultations with stakeholders.

Publication Date:

01/09/2014

Source: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

Tags:

Oil, Natural Gas, India, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Oil Exploration, Natural Gas Exploration, Oil Products, Industry

Environment