Onshore exploration includes development of three wells, commissioning of EPS-GPU at Konaseema
Onshore exploration includes development of three wells, commissioning of EPS-GPU at Konaseema
Chennai-based AVR Oil and Gas Pvt Ltd has proposed to invest ₹100 crore to explore natural gas and develop three wells over an area of 24.2 sq km in the Krishna-Godavari basin in Konaseema region of East Godavari district.
According to the executive summary report, the onshore project involves the development of three exploratory wells, a commissioning of an initial processing system/gas production unit (EPS-GPU), where the discovered oil can be processed and through a pipeline system. can be supplied.
Investigation
Three wells will be developed on the coastal bank near Keshavadasupalem village in Konaseema region, each with a depth of 3000-4000 metres. As part of the exploration, a pipeline will be laid for the KG/OSDSF/GSKV1/2016 block in the KG basin.
The entire block boundary is the shoreline. The exploration activity would be carried out for two to five months at each well, where at least 40 personnel would be deployed.
AP Pollution Control Board executive engineer N Ashok Kumar told Hindu, That a public hearing on environmental impact would be held on the project on 31st March in the Zilla Parishad High School premises at Keshavadasupalem of Sakthinetipalli mandal.
Citizens are welcome to broadcast their objections, suggestions and comments on the project and any possible impact on the environment and their livelihoods by March 28. The public can get access to the executive summary and other details of the project. The concerned Revenue Officer of the district Mr. Kumar said
However, there are claims that the mangrove cover located in the project’s buffer zone is highly disturbed and severely degraded.
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