Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
ONGC emphasizes responsible extraction, emission reduction, resource efficiency, and biodiversity conservation to meet regulatory standards, fulfil societal expectations, and drive the shift toward sustainable energy.
Net Zero Goals & Decarbonization Strategy
- Long-term Targets:
- Net Zero Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2038
- ₹2 Lakh Crores investment in clean energy and emission reduction
- Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter (COP28): Net Zero upstream methane emissions & routine flaring elimination by 2030
- ₹10 billion investment in green ammonia (1MMT) and green hydrogen (180 KTPA) by 2035
- Energy Consumption (FY 2023-24):
- Renewable sources: 317,306 GJ
- Non-renewable sources: 126,824,708 GJ
- Total consumption: 127,142,014 GJ
- GHG Emissions:
- Scope 1: 8.96 million tCO₂e
- Scope 2: 0.40 million tCO₂e
- Emission intensity: 6.28 tCO₂e per million revenues
- Emission Reduction Initiatives:
- Solar projects at Cambay & Kakinada (7,268 tCO₂e saved)
- Flare Gas Recovery at Uran Plant (38,588 tCO₂e saved)
- Process Optimization at Uran Plant (151,030 tCO₂e saved)
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Initiatives
- Energy savings: 3,643,649 GJ (₹12 crore saved)
- LED lighting upgrades: 3.6 lakh installations (75.9 MU electricity savings)
- Renewable capacity: 193.7 MW (solar & wind)
- Dahej Floating Solar Plant: 200 KW pilot project
Water & Wastewater Management
- Water Withdrawal (FY 2023-24): 23.37 billion liters
- Treated Water Discharge: 5.34 billion liters
- Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD): ONGC’s Deendayal Urja Bhawan (DUB), New Delhi, ensures wastewater reuse for air conditioning & irrigation.
- Water Recycling Initiatives:
- 42 Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) processing 104,170 m³/day
- Use of nanofiber membranes for wastewater treatment
Waste Management & Pollution Control
- Total Waste Generated: 138,401 MT (2023-24)
- Hazardous waste: 119,823 MT
- Plastic waste: 3,441 MT
- E-waste: 83.73 MT
- Sustainable Waste Management:
- Recycled & recovered waste: 12,115 MT
- Bioremediation of oil sludge to neutralize hazardous waste
- Certified e-waste recycling policy
- Large-scale bioremediation for contaminated sites
Biodiversity & Conservation Efforts
- Compliance with the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
- Miyawaki Plantation Drives:
- Kolkata (1,000 saplings)
- Vadodara (2,500 saplings)
- Silchar (800 saplings)
- Protected Area Compliance: Ensuring adherence in ecologically sensitive zones like Assam, Tripura, and Gujarat
- Colombia Initiative: Technology-driven biodiversity monitoring to track wildlife populations
Regulatory Compliance & Challenges
- Environmental Compliance Issues:
- Assam: Drilling without prior approval (partial penalty paid)
- Ankleshwar: Improper hazardous waste management (₹5 million penalty)
- Uran: Oil spill violation (₹2.5 million forfeited in bank guarantee)
- Corrective Measures: Compliance reports and regulatory actions to address issues
Future Outlook
- ONGC is transitioning towards Net Zero by 2038, with significant investments in renewable energy, emission reduction, and sustainable business models.
- Expansion of clean energy projects and strategic partnerships to support India’s low-carbon transition.
To know more, visit –
https://ongcindia.com/web/eng/sustainability/business-responsibility-sustainability-report
