Environmental Impact Assessment for Oil and Gas Projects

Objectives:

• Understand the principles and importance of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in oil and gas projects.
• Learn the process and methodologies used in conducting EIAs.
• Analyze environmental risks and impacts associated with oil and gas operations.
• Explore mitigation strategies and the regulatory frameworks guiding EIA.

Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

• Definition and purpose of EIA
• The role of EIA in oil and gas projects
• Key concepts in environmental sustainability
• The global and local importance of EIA in the oil and gas industry

EIA Process and Methodology

• Steps involved in conducting an EIA
• Screening, scoping, and baseline data collection
• Environmental risk assessment techniques
• Tools and methodologies for impact prediction and evaluation
• Stakeholder engagement and public participation

Environmental Impacts in Oil and Gas Projects

• Common environmental impacts of oil and gas exploration and extraction
• Effects on air, water, soil, and biodiversity
• Environmental degradation caused by oil spills, gas flaring, and waste disposal
• Case studies of major oil and gas project impacts

Mitigation and Regulatory Framework

• Strategies for mitigating environmental impacts
• Environmental management plans and monitoring
• Legal and regulatory frameworks guiding EIA in the oil and gas industry

DATE:

1ST BATCH: 25th – 28th Mar,                                       2025    

2ND BATCH: 29th July – 1st Aug,                               2025

3RD BATCH: 25th- 28th Nov,                                       2025