CFE AGENDA ITEM No. Dt: 08.08.2019 AP Single Desk application

01) Name of the Industry & : M/s. PFH Oil and Gas Private Limited, Location address with Sy. Nos. Achanta & Kodamanchilli Villages, Achanta Mandal,

Applied for CFE & CFO

Latitude and Longitude : The Achanta marginal block is located in Achnata Mandal, West Godavari District, and located between Latitude (N) 16º 35ʹ 08.3797ʺ to 16º 35ʹ 39.5572ʺ & Longitude (E) 81º 47ʹ 58.7447ʺ to 81º 50ʹ 39.5199ʺ. Average elevation of the study area is 15 m AMSL.

The facility proposed for development of one abandoned oil well lat & long of which are as follows:

Latitude (N) 16º 35ʹ 49.97ʺ Longitude (E) 81º 50ʹ 01.93ʺ

02) EC status : EC order dt. 17.06.2019 issued by MoEF&CC, GoI, New Delhi.

03) Project cost : Rs. 71.56 Lakhs.

04) Project site details: : i) Total area of the land : The block is in 9.63 Sq. km of Achanta field in West Godavari District for on shore exploration/development of oil and gas from five wells and from one temporally abandoned well.

Now, the facility proposed to carry out onshore development of one temporarily abandoned well only.

ii) Built up area : 8782.0 Sq. m

iii) Greenery : ---

iv) Nearest Human habitation : Kodamanchali village is at a distance of about 350 m from the proposed temporarily abandoned well only.

v) Nearby water body : exists at a distance of 2.67 km from the proposed temporarily abandoned well only. vi) Surroundings of the site :

North : Agricultural lands. South : Village Road. East : Agricultural lands West : Agricultural lands

05) Activity: Oil and gas extraction including CBM (offshore & on-shore extraction through drilling wells).

The facility obtained Environmental Clearance (EC) for on shore exploration/development of oil and gas from five wells and also from one temporally abandoned well with an area of 9.63 Sq. km of Achanta field in West Godavari District.

Now, the facility proposed to carry out onshore development of one temporarily abandoned well only in an area of 8782 Sq. m and proposed for the following capacities: S.No. Name of the products Total 1. Gas 11.65 MSCMD 2. Crude 1.53 BOPD

06) Water consumption:

Source of Water supply :

S.No. Purpose Quantity (KLD) a) Process 10 b) Washings 10 c) Domestic 5 Total 25

07) Waste Water Generation:

S.No. Source Quantity (KLD) a) Process 0 b) Washings 4 c) Domestic 4 Total 8

ETP Details & Mode of Disposal:

Source of Effluent Treatment Mode of final disposal Trade effluents Cartridge Filters To be recycled Domestic (Plant, township) Modular STP and soak pit On land for Gardening arrangement

08) Hazardous / Solid Waste details:

Sl. Solid Waste generated Quantity Remarks No. 1 Drill cuttings ---- Expected from drilling 2 Sludge Containing Oil ---- operations. Quantities not 3 Drilling Mud containing oil ----- mentioned in the application. 2 Used Lubricant oil ---- Expected from drilling operations. Quantities not mentioned in the application.

09) Air pollution:

Sl. Details of Stack Stack 1 Stack 2 No. a) Attached to D.G. Set Flare Stack for well test b) Capacity 2.5 MW 2000 m3 c) Name of the Fuel Diesel --- d) Stack height above ground (m.) 30 m 9 m e) Air Pollution Control Equipment Acoustic enclosures ----

10) Remarks of the Inspection Officer:

a) M/s. PFH Oil & Gas Private Limited, proposed to work over of the temporarily abandoned 2 wells & 5 New Appraisal/Development wells in the contract area KG/ONSDF/ACHANTA/2016. Proposed project located at Achanta & Kondamanchilli villages, Achanta Mandal, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. The facility obtained Environmental Clearance (EC) from MoEF & CC vide order F.No.J.11011/482/2017-IA-II(i) dated.17.05.2019 .

b) Now, the facility applied CFE of the Board to carry out onshore development of one temporarily abandoned well only with an area of 8782 sq.m. and proposed following production capacities through APOCMMS:

S.No. Name of the products Total 1. Gas 11.65 MSCMD 2. Crude 1.53 BOPD

The facilities to be provided at drill site are as follows: i. Portable office cabins / rest rooms (container type cubicles) ii. Drilling rig foundation and cellar pit. iii. Foundation / pits for ancillary equipments. iv. Space for drill rig equipment, working area and materials lay down area. v. Waste storage and evaporation pits. vi. Cutting disposal (impervious lined) pits. vii. Water storage pit. viii. Septic tank with soak pit. ix. Paved and contained chemical storage area. x. Above ground diesel storage tanks with paved and bunded area. xi. Flare pit (well testing). xii. Radio room. xiii. Storm water drainage system. c) The camp site consists of transportable container cabins with each unit to house 2 persons. It will be located in the drill site.

d) During drilling, hazards such as kick blow outs, H2S situation may occur. Necessary equipment to the rig is proposed to be installed to overcome unexpected blowouts. Mud weight is the main blow out preventer.

e) The target depth of drilling is about 2000 m.

f) Industry paid CFE fee of Rs.7156/-, Receipt No. 831623640, dt: 24.07.2019 under red category. But the Board Office vide Circular dt. 02.02.2013 recommended for issue of CFE & CFO order at one instance for exploratory drilling wells after collecting CFE Fee & CFO Fee for one year. The same was informed to the facility to pay CFO fee of Rs.3600/- for one year.

11) Recommendations of the Regional Officer:

a) The issue of CFE & CFO may be considered to the facility for carrying out onshore development of one temporarily abandoned well only in an area of 8782 sq.m with the capacities of gas @ 11.65 MSCMD& Crude @ 1.53 OPD duly considering the following and stipulating necessary conditions:

b) The Facility obtained EC for exploration and development of one abandoned oil well and 05 new oil wells. As per the information of the proponent, they are now proposing exploration /development for one temporarily abandoned well only with project cost of Rs.71.56 lakhs. As per EIA report, estimated cost for development of each well is Rs.10.0 cr.

c) The facility has not submitted the details of wastes (drill cuttings, sludge containing oil, drill mud containing oil and used lubricant oil and their quantities) which are expected to be generated during operations of drilling and DG sets.

d) As per EC, the facility is directed to ensure Zero Liquid Discharge System.

e) The facility shall have emergency preparedness plan to handle any blow outs.

f) The facility shall take all necessary measures to avoid noise pollution to the nearby habitants.

12) Head Office Remarks:

a) The Facility obtained EC for exploration and development of one abandoned oil well and 05 new oil wells. As per the information of the proponent, they are now proposing exploration /development for one temporarily abandoned well only with project cost of Rs.71.56 lakhs. As per EIA report, estimated cost for development of each well is Rs.10.0 cr.

b) The facility has not submitted the details of wastes (drill cuttings, sludge containing oil, drill mud containing oil and used lubricant oil and their quantities) which are expected to be generated during operations of drilling and DG sets.

c) As per EC, the facility is directed to ensure Zero Liquid Discharge System.

d) The proponent has to pay balance CFE & CFO fee of Rs. 3644/-.

The item is placed before the CFE Committee for taking a decision.