SINGALE 1-24.cdr - ONGC
SINGALE 1-24.cdr - ONGC
SINGALE 1-24.cdr - ONGC
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New energy opportunities<br />
<strong>ONGC</strong> has taken structured initiatives to tap alternate and unconventional energy sources like wind, solor, coal bed<br />
methane (CBM), underground coal gasification (UCG), gas hydrates and shale gas. “<strong>ONGC</strong> Energy Centre Trust”<br />
has been set up for holistic research in non-conventional energy sources.<br />
Coal Bed Methane – Currently we are operating in 5 CBM blocks. CBM production from one of our pilot project at<br />
Parbatpur, Jharia commenced from January 2010. This is one of the new energy sources which hold future potential as a<br />
viable and clean source of energy.<br />
Underground Coal Gasification - We have initiated pilot projects in coal gasification with an objective to promote clean<br />
coal technologies. Given the abundant reserves of coal and lignite in the country, Coal gasification is being taken up as a<br />
major new thrust by us. After extensive study of 14 such prospective sites, the site at Vatsan in the State of Gujarat has been<br />
selected for first pilot UCG station. The environmental clearance for the same was obtained in February 2010.<br />
<strong>ONGC</strong> Energy Centre Trust - <strong>ONGC</strong> Energy Center desires to harness science and technology to meet the national<br />
energy needs of tomorrow in a clean and sustainable manner. The centre is constantly scanning advances in the alternate<br />
energy sources world-over with the view of their suitability for Indian conditions as well as the scope for research and<br />
development in the field. Presently the focus is on holistic research in the non-conventional energy sources such as fuel<br />
cells, solar and uranium.<br />
<strong>ONGC</strong> CBM activities at Bokaro<br />
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