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Annexure-3: Form-I for seeking clearance for project attracting CRZ notification Basic information: S. No. Item Details 1 Name of the Project Drilling of up to 55 Exploratory / Appraisal Wells in KG-OSN- 2009/3 Block in Bay of Bengal, offshore of Andhra Pradesh coast 2 Location or site alternatives under consideration:- KG-OSN-2009/3 Block is part of the Krishna-Godavari basin located in the Bay of Bengal in the area immediately offshore of the coast of Andhra Pradesh. The area of the block is approximately 1988 sq. km. The proposed drilling campaigns are in the hydrocarbon leads located off the coast of Guntur and Prakasam districts, Andhra Pradesh. The block is entirely off-shore and the water depth within the block varies from 5to 1000 m. towards eastern boundary of the block. The sea coast forms the western boundary of the block and the co- ordinates of the block are as follows: Reference Points Latitude Longitude Distance from Shore (km) A 15° 40' 03.25" 80° 16' 59.93" 1.05 B 15° 50' 00.89" 80° 34' 59.08" 3.3 C 15° 50' 59.30" 80° 42' 55.33" 3.17 D 15° 47' 02.10" 80° 47' 00.91" 0 E 15° 40' 00.20" 80° 47' 25.16" 6.0 F 15° 39' 00.09" 80° 44' 57.69" 10.3 G 15° 33' 05.28" 80° 49' 22.12" 17.44 H 15° 24' 12.51" 80° 46' 33.83" 34.27 I 15° 23' 07.52" 80° 40' 42.17" 39.27 J 15° 21' 03.12" 80° 40' 23.89" 43.06 K 15° 19' 03.56" 80° 37' 19.74" 48.01 The KG-OSN-2009/3 block has been awarded by the Govt. of India for hydrocarbon exploration. Exploration activities will be carried out as per the Production Sharing Contract (PSC) signed between CIL and Govt. of India. The entire area of the block except the area delineated as no-go area due to presence of naval firing range (marked in the map enclosed as Annexure-3) shall be part of the exploratory drilling campaign. Based on interpretation of available geological data hydrocarbon leads have been identified for proposed exploratory / appraisal drilling. The exact drilling locations will be finalized after completing the analysis of 3D seismic survey results. 3 Size of the project (in terms of total area) The total area of the KG-OSN-2009/3 block is 1988 sq. km. The proposed drilling is in the Bay of Bengal, off the coast of Guntur and Prakasam districts, Andhra Pradesh. It is proposed to drill up to 55 exploratory / appraisal wells. 4 CRZ classification of the area The hydrocarbon leads are located in CRZ-IV area according to the CRZ Notification, 2011 and CRZ Clearance is applicable.
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Annexure-3: Form-I for seeking clearance for project attracting CRZ notification Basic information: S. No. Item Details 1 Name of the Project Drilling of up to 55 Exploratory / Appraisal Wells in KG-OSN-

2009/3 Block in Bay of Bengal, offshore of Andhra Pradesh coast

2 Location or site alternatives under consideration:-

KG-OSN-2009/3 Block is part of the Krishna-Godavari basin located in the Bay of Bengal in the area immediately offshore of the coast of Andhra Pradesh. The area of the block is approximately 1988 sq. km. The proposed drilling campaigns are in the hydrocarbon leads located off the coast of Guntur and Prakasam districts, Andhra Pradesh. The block is entirely off-shore and the water depth within the block varies from 5to 1000 m. towards eastern boundary of the block. The sea coast forms the western boundary of the block and the co-ordinates of the block are as follows:

Reference Points

Latitude Longitude Distance from Shore (km)

A 15° 40' 03.25" 80° 16' 59.93" 1.05 B 15° 50' 00.89" 80° 34' 59.08" 3.3 C 15° 50' 59.30" 80° 42' 55.33" 3.17 D 15° 47' 02.10" 80° 47' 00.91" 0 E 15° 40' 00.20" 80° 47' 25.16" 6.0 F 15° 39' 00.09" 80° 44' 57.69" 10.3 G 15° 33' 05.28" 80° 49' 22.12" 17.44 H 15° 24' 12.51" 80° 46' 33.83" 34.27 I 15° 23' 07.52" 80° 40' 42.17" 39.27 J 15° 21' 03.12" 80° 40' 23.89" 43.06 K 15° 19' 03.56" 80° 37' 19.74" 48.01

The KG-OSN-2009/3 block has been awarded by the Govt. of India for hydrocarbon exploration. Exploration activities will be carried out as per the Production Sharing Contract (PSC) signed between CIL and Govt. of India. The entire area of the block except the area delineated as no-go area due to presence of naval firing range (marked in the map enclosed as Annexure-3) shall be part of the exploratory drilling campaign. Based on interpretation of available geological data hydrocarbon leads have been identified for proposed exploratory / appraisal drilling. The exact drilling locations will be finalized after completing the analysis of 3D seismic survey results.

3 Size of the project (in terms of total area)

The total area of the KG-OSN-2009/3 block is 1988 sq. km. The proposed drilling is in the Bay of Bengal, off the coast of Guntur and Prakasam districts, Andhra Pradesh. It is proposed to drill up to 55 exploratory / appraisal wells.

4 CRZ classification of the area The hydrocarbon leads are located in CRZ-IV area according to the CRZ Notification, 2011 and CRZ Clearance is applicable.

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S. No. Item Details This is a short term activity and no activity is envisaged on onshore and/or in Intertidal Zone.

5 Expected cost of the project The initial estimate cost for drilling of one (1) exploration well in shallow waters at afore-mentioned target depths is approximately USD 50 million. Initial exploration drilling campaign may include drilling up to four (4) such wells. It is important to note cost of drilling is subject to market conditions, no. of wells in a campaign and service sharing.

6 Contact Information Dr. Harikrushna Patnaik Sr. Advisor – Environment, Regulatory & Compliance Management Cairn India Limited DLF Atria, Phase 2, Jacranda Marg, DLF City Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana

(II) Activity 1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause

physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, and the like) S. No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan)

No The proposed activity is located off-shore. Hence, there will be no permanent or temporary change in land use.

1.2

Details of CRZ classification as per the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan?

Yes The block is offshore and the distance of the hydrocarbon leads from the shoreline is between 3 to 34 km. Therefore, the leads are located in CRZ-IV area according to the CRZ Notification, 2011 and CRZ Clearance is applicable. This is a short term activity and no activity is envisaged on onshore and/or in Intertidal Zone.

1.3 Whether located in CRZ-I area?

No Not applicable

1.4 The distance from the CRZ-I areas.

The block is offshore and the distance of the hydrocarbon leads from the shoreline is between 3 to 34 km.

1.5 Whether located within the hazard zone as mapped by Ministry of Environment and Forests/National Disaster Management Authority?

No Not applicable

1.6 Whether the area is prone to cyclone, tsunami, tidal surge, subduction, earthquake etc.?

Yes Bay of Bengal where the block is located is prone to cyclones. A tsunami occurred in 2004 which hit parts of Andhra Pradesh coastline.

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S. No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

1.7 Whether the area is prone for saltwater ingress?

No Not applicable

1.8 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

No None

1.9 Creation of new land uses? No None 1.10 Pre-construction

investigations e.g. bore hole, soil testing?

No There are no construction activities. A Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) such as jack-up rig, semi-submersible rig or drill ship will be used for drilling exploration and appraisal wells. Geotechnical investigations will be carried out prior to installation of the MODU.

1.11 Construction works? No There are no construction works involved. 1.12 Demolition works? No There are no demolition works involved. 1.13 Temporary sites used for

construction works or housing of construction workers?

No The proposed drilling is entirely an offshore activity and onshore construction works will not be involved. The MODU will have provision to accommodate drilling personnel.

1.14 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations

No There will be no aboveground buildings, structures or earthworks.

1.15 Underground works including mining or tunneling?

Yes There will be no mining or tunnelling works. However, drilling of exploratory well involves drilling through subsurface layers beneath the sea bed till the target depth is reached. During drilling, casing and cementing is carried out simultaneously to secure the well.

1.16 Reclamation works? No Not envisaged. 1.17 Dredging? No Not envisaged. 1.18 Offshore structures? Yes Depending on the depth of water a jack-up rig, a

semi-submersible rig or a drill ship will be used, which will be anchored to the sea bed. On completion of drilling , the Unit will be demobilized.

1.19 Production and manufacturing processes?

Exploratory drilling does not involve production / manufacturing processes. At the identified location a series of well sections of decreasing diameter are drilled from the MODU/. Drilling starts with spudding a hole on the sea bed, followed by lining it with a metal casing. This is followed by the installation of well head equipment including blow-out preventer (BOP) thereby connecting the well to the rig. The drilling continues using drill bit in sections. Each section is cased & cemented before drilling the subsequent one. During drilling operations, the drilling fluid (or mud)

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S. No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data is pumped through the drill string down to the drilling bit and returns at the drill pipe–casing annulus up to surface back into the circulation system after separation of drill cuttings /solids through solids control equipment. Thoroughly washed drill cuttings, separated from mud will be discharged off-shore into sea intermittently in accordance with G.S.R. 546 (E) guideline. The drilling mud after separation of the cuttings is re-circulated. Water based mud (WBM) will be used for drilling initial sections. Residual WBM will be discharged offshore. Synthetic base mud (SBM) will be used for drilling deeper difficult sections. The SBM is biodegradable and has long shelf life, hence it will be recirculated and not disposed. At the end of the drilling phase however some amount of residual mud is left. Once drilling operations are completed and if sufficient indications of hydrocarbons are noticed while drilling, the well may be tested by perforations. During well testing, hydrocarbons will be sent to a burner boom for disposal by flaring as this is the only practical handling option for these hydrocarbons. On completion of activities, the well will be either plugged and suspended (if well evaluations indicate commercial quantities of hydrocarbons) or will be sealed and permanently abandoned.

1.20 Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

There are no separate storage requirements for goods or materials. All equipment and chemicals are stored on the MODU.

1.21 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?

The MODU will have on-board drill cuttings separation and oil removal systems and waste water (sewage & oily water) treatment facility. The non-hazardous waste and oily water will be disposed in accordance with MARPOL requirements. The drill cuttings and spent mud will be discharged off-shore in compliance with regulatory requirements specified in Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986.

1.22 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

No Not applicable

1.23

New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?

Yes Drilling unit and 3-5 supply vessels will be used for the project. These will follow defined navigational routes.

1.24 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?

Yes The MODU will reach the drilling locations through the sea route but there are clear navigational routes in the region and thus is not expected to cause

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S. No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

marine traffic issues. 1.25 New road, rail, air waterborne

or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?

No There is no need for new transport infrastructure or altered routes in this project.

1.26 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?

No No closure or diversion of existing transport routes is envisaged

1.27

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

No Not applicable

1.28 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?

No Not applicable.

1.29 Stream crossings? No Not applicable. 1.30 Abstraction or transfers of water

form ground or surface waters? Yes Water requirements will be partially met by sea

water and partially by water brought in from the nearby port in supply vessels.

1.31 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?

No Not applicable.

1.32 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?

Yes Transport of materials will be done using supply vessels from port facility to drilling location. Transfer of personnel will be done in helicopters.

1.33 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

No There are no long term decommissioning/ dismantling operations. The MODU, after completion of activities, will move/be towed away to the next location.

1.34 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?

No There are no decommissioning operations leading to generation of wastes. The wastes generated during drilling operations will be disposed as per MoEF notification and in accordance with MARPOL requirements.

1.34 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently?

No Not applicable.

1.35 Introduction of alien species? No Not applicable. 1.36 Loss of native species or

genetic diversity?

No Offshore exploratory / appraisal drilling is a short-term activity at a specific location. The impact on marine biota is minimal, transient and reversible. There is no drilling campaign proposed in any identified ecologically sensitive habitats.

1.37 Any other actions?

No None

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2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):

S.No. Information/checklist confirmation

Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha)

No Not Applicable

2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

No Water is required on the MODU for drinking, domestic use and preparation of drilling mud. An estimated 20 -30 m³ per day of fresh water will be used for domestic consumption depending on the type of MODU used. The quantity of drill water required for preparation of WBM will be approximately 320 m³ per shallow well and 475 m3 per deep well. While for SBM, approximate drill water requirement will be 10 m³ per shallow well and 40 m3 per deep well.

Water requirement for domestic use and for drilling operations will be brought to the offshore by the supply vessels. In addition sea water will also be used as appropriate for drilling operations.

2.3 Minerals (MT) No Exploratory drilling is carried out to identify hydrocarbon prospects. Minerals are not involved.

2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT)

No Not applicable

2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT)

No Not applicable

2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW)

Yes Approximately 4 MW power generation capacity will be available on the MODU using approx 14 KLD of High Speed Diesel (HSD). There is normally HSD storage capacity of approx. 480-640 KL onboard the jack-up rig. Semi subs can store about 3200 - 4800 KL and drill ships can store about 3200 – 8000 KL of fuel.

2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

No None

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health. S.No.

Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,

wherever possible) with source of information data 3.1 Use of substances or

materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the

Yes Drilling fluid (mud) primarily consists of weighting and lubricating material such as barite, bentonite, potassium sulphate in an aqueous / non-aqueous medium. There may be minor quantities of additives

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S.No.

Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,

wherever possible) with source of information data environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies)

such as caustic soda, biocides and glycol required to attain specific drilling fluid properties which are categorised has hazardous chemicals. HSD used as fuel is also considered hazardous as per MSIHC Rules.

3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)

No None

3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions?

No There are no social interactions directly from this project. CIL however undertakes corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in its operational areas from which the local community will be benefited. CIL takes developmental initiatives in the field of infrastructure, education, health and economic well-being. Commercially viable hydrocarbon discovery as an outcome of this project will contribute to country’s energy security and will augment economic development in the region.

3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.,

No No vulnerable groups will get affected due to this project.

3.5 Any other causes No None 4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)

S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,

wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine

wastes Yes Drill cuttings (subsurface rock fragments) are

generated during drilling operation due to action of drill bit. These are brought to the surface along with returning drilling mud. These are separated from the mud using solid separation equipment like shale shakers and centrifuges. The cuttings are then discharged offshore intermittently. Approximately 200 – 400 m3 of cuttings is generated from drilling of one well.

4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes Food waste will be generated from the accommodation facility on the MODU, which will be macerated and disposed to sea.

4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes Waste drilling mud and drill cuttings containing oil above prescribed limits have been categorised as hazardous waste. In the proposed drilling campaign, Water Based Mud (WBM) and biodegradable Synthetic Base Mud (SBM) will be used. SBM shall be recycled, collected & reused in subsequent drilling operations

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S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,

wherever possible) with source of information data leaving behind minor unusable quantities. The WBM will be disposed offshore. The drill cuttings shall be washed to ensure reduction in oil content. The wastes will be analysed for their hazardous nature. If found hazardous, these will be brought back to the shore for disposal and if found non-hazardous will be discharged to sea as per MoEF notification G.S.R. 546(E).

4.4 Other industrial process wastes

No None

4.5 Surplus product No Not applicable 4.6 Sewage sludge or other

sludge from effluent treatment

Yes Sewage will be treated at the MODU and treated water shall be discharged to sea as per MARPOL regulations.

4.7 Construction or demolition wastes

No Not applicable

4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment

No Not applicable

4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials

No Not applicable

4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not applicable 4.11 Other solid wastes No None 5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)

S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,

wherever possible) with source of information data 5.1 Emissions from combustion

of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources

Yes The sources of emissions anticipated are Diesel Generator (DG) sets on the MODU and exhausts from supply vessels. CIL proposes to use low sulphur HSD commercially available as fuel (approx 14 KLD) for DG sets. Based on emission factors the emission rates of pollutants are; NOx – 1.14 g/s, CO – 2.6 g/s & SO2 – 0.28 g/s. Considering the drilling location is entirely offshore, there will good dispersion and no perceptible impact on the air quality

5.2 Emissions from production processes

No Not applicable, as exploratory drilling does not involve production process.

5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

No/Yes There are no emissions anticipated from material handling. Exhaust emissions from supply vessels is anticipated.

5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

No Not applicable

5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste

No Dust or odour generation is not anticipated.

5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste

No Incineration is not proposed

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S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,

wherever possible) with source of information data 5.7 Emissions from burning of

waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris)

No No open burning of waste will be carried out.

5.8 Emissions from any other sources

No None

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data

6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers

Yes Noise will be generated from the MODU generators however since the operation is offshore, away from habitation adverse impacts are not anticipated.

6.2 From industrial or similar processes No There are no industrial processes involved.

6.3 From construction or demolition No Not applicable 6.4 From blasting or piling No There will be no blasting or piling activity. 6.5 From construction or operational traffic No Not applicable 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not applicable 6.7 From any other sources No None 7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials

Yes There are no hazardous materials of significant quantity that will be handled or stored on the MODU other than HSD. There can be potential spillages during transfer of HSD from supply vessel to MODU also called as bunkering. Emergency in the form of well blow-out could occur if the well gets out of control and all barriers are lost. In such a case there could be uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons that can cause oil spill and marine pollution.

7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)

No The sewage and wash water will be discharged only after treatment and thus contamination is not anticipated.

7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water

No Emissions from diesel engines will get dispersed rapidly.

7.4 From any other sources No None

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S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

7.5 Is there a risk of long term build-up of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

No Offshore exploratory drilling is temporary and impacts transient in nature.

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment

S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc. from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances

Yes During drilling operation there is risk of blowouts however these are prevented by providing Blow out Preventers (BOPs) designed to withstand higher pressures than expected. The BOPs are tested before starting drilling. Well blow-out could occur if the well gets out of control and all barriers are lost. In such a case there could be uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons that can cause oil spill and marine pollution. Others potential risks that will be assessed as part of the risk assessment studies are those from fire in diesel storage, collisions and structural failures.

8.2 From any other causes

No None

8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc.)?

Yes The drilling operation could get affected during cyclones or storm conditions with high intensity wind and wave action. The drilling rigs chartered for the drilling operations have adequate safety and early warning systems and have set procedures for suspending operations during unsafe weather conditions and securing safe anchor. However, the drilling activities will preferably be carried out during fair weather window and the MODU’s are erected and anchored taking into consideration wind, wave and geophysical characteristics and extreme weather wind and wave forces.

9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality

S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

9.1 Lead to development of supporting facilities, ancillary development or development

No The offshore exploratory drilling is a temporary project of short duration. In

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S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.: • Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.) • housing development • extractive industries • supply industries • other

the event of a discovery of a hydrocarbon field however there could be commercial exploitation.

9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment

Yes The after-use of the drilled wells is possible only in case of a successful hydrocarbon discovery. The fields discovered will then be developed for hydrocarbon production. The impacts from developmental activities would depend on the extraction technology adopted and hydrocarbon field development plan. In case of a dry well, the well will be plugged and sealed at the sea bed as per international practise of hydrocarbon drilling well closure and abandonment

9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes Precedence may be set only in case of a successful hydrocarbon discovery as discussed in pt. 9.2.

9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

No There are no known existing or planned projects within the block.

(I) Environmental Sensitivity

S.No. Areas Name/ Identity

Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Proposed project location boundary

1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value

Krishna sanctuary

Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary is located around 1.5 Km away from the eastern boundary of the block. The Krishna sanctuary is a mangrove habitat restricted within the shore areas and thus away from the block boundary. According to the forest department total area under mangrove is 5,000 ha. Mud flats in Krishna Wild Life Sanctuary support rich growth of algae belonging to genera Ulva, Enteromorpha, Chaetomorpha and Cyanophycean.

2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands,

Krishna sanctuary

As described above

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S.No. Areas Name/ Identity

Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Proposed project location boundary

watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests

3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration

Krishna sanctuary

As described above

4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

Andhra Pradesh coast

The offshore block is located off the coast of Andhra Pradesh, Bay of Bengal. The Krishna Estuary is located at distance of 10 km from the nearest hydrocarbon lead/prospect where drilling is proposed.

5 State, National boundaries None None 6 Routes or facilities used by the public

for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas

None None

7 Defence installations

Naval firing range

The Naval firing range is within the block which has been delineated and will not be used for exploration. Due to presence of the naval firing range CIL had applied for force majeure. The issue was sorted out after series of discussions between MoPNG, DGH and Indian Navy. The remaining area (other than the delineated area) has been permitted for exploratory drilling.

8 Densely populated or built-up area None None 9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made

land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities)

None None

10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals)

None None

11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)

None None

12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)

Bay of Bengal

Bay of Bengal where the block is located is prone to cyclones. The MODU will be erected taking into consideration the wind, wave and geophysical and hydrodynamic characteristics.

“I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and

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information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost. Date: 31st August 20115 Place: Gurgaon

Dr. Harikrushna Patnaik Sr. Advisor – Environment, Regulatory & Compliance Management Cairn India Limited DLF Atria, Phase 2, Jacranda Marg, DLF City, Gurgaon 122002, Haryana, India

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Vadarevu

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Kalipalem

Parlipadu

RamapuramVetapalem

Kottapalem

Thotapalem

Konaphalam

Mala Palli

Akai PalemRama Nagar

Motu Palle

Pallepalem

Karlapalem

Kumaripalem

Nizampatnam

Dareshpalem

Muthyapalem

Uppugunduru

Dindiadavala

Adavuladeevi

Bavaji Palem

Gokarnamatam

Gangapavaram

Pullayapalem

Katari Palem

Kadavakuduru

Chinnaganjam

Vadde Sangham

Chintagumpala

Elachetladibba

Lankevanidibba

Rajula Cheruvu

Nakshtra Nagar

Pedagollapalem

Pandilla Palle

Pandurangapuram

Gavinivaripalem

Virankivaaripalem

Sammeta Vari Palem

Nayani Palli Rural

Maruproluvaripalem Rural

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80°50'0"E

80°40'0"E

80°40'0"E

80°30'0"E

80°30'0"E

80°20'0"E

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RoadsNational Highway

State Highway

Major Roads

Railway Line

Coastal Line

10KM from Krishna WLS

1KM from Coastal Line

12NM from Coastal Line

Phase I Prospects

Phase II Prospects

Project Block Boundary

No Go Area

LanduseAgriculture Land

Fallow Land

Aquaculture

Krishna WLS

Rivers

Settlements

Sea

Krishna WLS

Krishna WLS

4303mt from Coastal Line

From Point C to Coastal Line 3175mt

From Point B to Coastal Line 3305mt

From Point A to Coastal Line 1059mt

From Point E to Coastal Line 6000mt

From Point F to Coastal Line 10308mt

5381mt from Coastal Line

18627mt from Coastal Line

15068mt from Coastal Line

20605mt from Coastal Line

From Point G to Coastal Line 17448mt

14481mt from Coastal Line

3236mt from Coastal Line

Note: All distances are measured as nearest point distance from Prospects to Indian Coast Line

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