The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) on April 29, 2022 has issued Notice for Expression of Interest for the Service to Develop Safety Protocols and Standard Operating Procedure (Sop) for Carrying Out Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production Operations in the Exclusive Economic Zone of India.
The following has been stated namely: -
• SCOPE OF WORK: To cater to the increasing energy demand, the footprint of hydrocarbon exploration and production (E&P) activities in India needs to be substantially expanded, especially in the offshore areas of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of India. A number of regions within the Indian EEZ have been opened up by the Government of India for accelerated E&P activities.
• The protocols and SOP are expected to address, inter alia, the following operational aspects:
1. Identification of agencies, authorities and approvals required for placement, location, and safe periods of offshore E & P operations subject to NOTAM/ NAVERA protocol.
2. Windows and timelines for flow of information, advance notices, commencement, and cessation of operations as required.
• The deadline for submission of proposal is up to 1400 Hrs (IST) of May 31, 2022 (Tuesday)
• Interested bidders meeting the Pre-qualification criteria are invited to submit their EOI at e-mail id: [email protected] (copy to: [email protected]) followed by one set of hard copy (in original) of the same through courier/post super-scribing “NOTICE FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE SERVICE TO DEVELOP SAFETY PROTOCOLS AND STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) FOR CARRYING OUT HYDROCARBON EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION OPERATIONS IN THE EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE OF INDIA” before 1400 Hrs (IST) on July 3, 2022 (Friday).
[Notification No. EOI No.: DGH/MM/2022/EOI-01]
