India’s Hydrocarbon Outlook 2024 197 A Report on Exploration & Production Activities 8.8 Reports and Other Initiatives undertaken in DGH about environmental concerns May 2021: Guidelines for Environmental Impact Assessment Studies on Petroleum Exploration and Developmental Projects in Offshore Areas beyond 12 Nautical Miles. In a bid to increase India’s hydrocarbon exploration and production (E&P) footprint to address the rising energy demand, areas are being considered for auctioning/bidding purposes. The MoEF&CC has guidelines for operating E&P operations within 12 NM only in offshore areas. Therefore, DGH sponsored a study in May 2021 to formulate guidelines and the best practices to operate in the areas beyond Highlights of Hydrocarbon Professionals’ Participation in Site Visits, Coordination Meetings with State Officials and Meetings Addressing FRA/Land Encroachment Issues / Public hearing 12 NM in offshore areas, by utilizing the services of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)- National Institute of Oceanography (NIO). NIO finalized the reckoner/handbook in March 2023 to facilitate the E&P operators in the entire hydrocarbon block cycle of exploration, drilling, development, production, and site restoration. February 2023: Preparation of Handbook for environmentally relevant clearance procedures and guidelines for upstream Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Operations. E&P projects must obtain several statutory approvals from various Central and State authorities, such as Environment Clearance,
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