Archive · 12 Aug 2025
ONGC to Invest in Andhra Project; Seeks Environmental Clearance
ONGC, an oil and gas company, is planning to invest over ₹4,600 crore in Andhra Pradesh to drill wells, build platforms, and set up a gas processing facility.
They need environmental approval from the government for this project, and the government is asking for more information, including how the project might affect the environment.
The project is expected to create new jobs.
ONGC plans to invest over ₹4,600 crore in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema district.
The investment includes drilling 10 wells, setting up platforms, laying a pipeline, and establishing a gas processing facility.
ONGC is seeking environmental clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests for the project.
The project is expected to generate direct and indirect employment.
The EAC deferred the proposal, requesting additional information on biodiversity impact.
- Who
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC).
- What
- ONGC will invest in drilling wells and setting up infrastructure.
- When
- The project is ongoing, with environmental clearance sought in July.
- Where
- Konaseema District of Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To extract oil and gas and increase production.
Environmental Concerns
Economic Development
Environmental Impact
Environmental Concerns
Potential impact on biodiversity and habitats from drilling activities.
Economic Development
Economic benefits from the project.
- Investment Amount
- ₹4,600+ crore
- Project Components
- Wells, platforms, pipeline, gas processing
- Location
- Konaseema District, Andhra Pradesh
- Employment
- 150 direct, 310 indirect jobs
- Land Area
- 26.3 hectares (Odalarevu Terminal)
