Lok Sabha Question No. 233 (STARRED), answered on 2016-03-14
Subject: Indo-Africa Hydrocarbon Conference
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, SANJAY JAISWAL

## INDO AFRICA HYDROCARBON CONFERENCE

## 233.   DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT: DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM  AND NATURAL GAS  be pleased to state:

(a) whether Indian-Africa hydrocarbon conference was held recently past and if so, the details  thereof  along  with  the  issues  discussed  and    Memorandum  of  Understanding signed with African countries in this regard and outcome therefrom;

(b) whether the Government has proposed scholarship for African nationals for technical and professional courses in  the  hydrocarbon  sector  in  Indian  Institutes  and  if  so,  the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government proposes to double its term import of crude oil from Nigeria and also setup of a petroleum hub in Mauritius as part of its growing engagement with African nations in the hydrocarbon sector and if so, the details thereof and quantum of crude oil imports from Africa; and

(d)  the  details  of  the  existing  projects  for exploration  of  oil  and  gas  in  African nations along with number of public /private sector companies which have shown their interest to expand the hydrocarbon projects in Africa to meet the Indian energy need, companywise?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a) to (d): A statement is laid on the table of the House.

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## STATEMENT  REFFERED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF  LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 233 BY DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT AND  DR.  SANJAY  JAISWAL  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  14 TH   MARCH,  2016 REGARDING INDO- AFRICA HYDROCARBON CONFERENCE

- (a) The  4th  India-Africa  Hydrocarbons  Conference  was  organized  in  New  Delhi  from January  21-22,  2016.  The  Conference  saw  enthusiastic  representation  from  Africa  at various levels, including Ministers of Petroleum, Petroleum regulators, CEOs of National Oil  Companies  and  experts  in  the  field  of  petroleum.  The  delegations  of  9  African countries  viz.  Mauritius,  Morocco,  Algeria,  Sudan,  South  Sudan,  Tunisia,  Senegal, Equatorial Guinea and Liberia were led by respective petroleum and energy Ministers. Senior officials led the delegations from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Egypt, Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique, Uganda, Libya, Cote d'Ivory, Gabon & Sierra Leone. Nearly 500 delegates participated, including 200 foreign delegates in the Conference. In the margins of  the  Conference,  Equatorial  Guinea  and  ONGC  Videsh  Ltd  (OVL)  signed  an Memorandum of Understanding on exploring potential investment opportunities within the hydrocarbons sector in Equatorial Guinea. The conference aimed to give a renewed thrust  to  India's  engagement  with  African  nations  in  the  hydrocarbon  space  with  a resolve  to  strengthen  the  relations  between  India  and  Africa  in  all  its  dimensions, particularly in the Hydrocarbons sector.
- (b) India  announced  additional  250  fully  funded  scholarships  for  African  nationals  for technical and professional courses in the Hydrocarbons sector in Indian institutes.
- (c) India's  engagement  with  African  countries  in  the  petroleum  sector  has  been  on  an upswing  in  the  past  few  years.  The  crude  oil  import  from  Africa  was  29.57  MMT  in 2012-13, 30.39 MMT in 2013-14, 33.05 MMT during 2014-15 and provisionally stood at 29.34 MMT during April to December 2015. Majority of the crude came from Nigeria (11.4% during April to December 2015), Angola (3.9% during April to December 2015) and  Egypt  (1.5%  during  April  to  December  2015).  As  a  whole  our  engagement  with Africa has also increased in line with our efforts to diversify our energy sources. Indian Central  Public  Sector  refineries  are  in  consultation  with  their  African  counterparts regarding  future  oil  and  gas  purchase,  which,  however,  depends  on  prices  and  terms agreed  between  these  companies.  During  the  Conference,  Mauritius  requested  India's assistance in developing Mauritius as a regional hydrocarbon hub, however, no proposal has yet been received from Mauritius in this regard.
- (d) Indian public and private sector oil and gas companies have interests in oil and gas fields  across  Africa,  including  Sudan,  South  Sudan,  Mozambique,  Gabon  and  other countries. Company-wise details of the projects for exploration of oil and gas in African nations are placed at ANNEXURE A.

## ANNEXURE - A

| Sl. No.        | Country        | Name of the Project                          | Participating Companies and their Share   |
|----------------|----------------|----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| ONGC Videsh    | ONGC Videsh    | ONGC Videsh                                  | ONGC Videsh                               |
| 1              | Sudan          | GNPOC, Block 1,2& 4, Sudan                   | ONGC Videsh - 25%                         |
| 1              | Sudan          | GNPOC, Block 1,2& 4, Sudan                   | CNPC - 40%                                |
| 1              | Sudan          | GNPOC, Block 1,2& 4, Sudan                   | Petronas - 30%                            |
| 1              | Sudan          | GNPOC, Block 1,2& 4, Sudan                   | Sudapet - 5%                              |
| 1              | Sudan          | GNPOC, Block 1,2& 4, Sudan                   | (Jointly Operated)                        |
| 1              | Sudan          | Khartoum-Port Sudan Pipeline (741 Km), Sudan | ONGC Videsh-90% (Operator)                |
| 1              | Sudan          | Khartoum-Port Sudan Pipeline (741 Km), Sudan | OIL-10%                                   |
| 2              | South Sudan    | GPOC, Block 1, 2& 4, South Sudan             | ONGC Videsh - 25%                         |
| 2              | South Sudan    | GPOC, Block 1, 2& 4, South Sudan             | CNPC - 40%                                |
| 2              | South Sudan    | GPOC, Block 1, 2& 4, South Sudan             | Petronas - 30%                            |
| 2              | South Sudan    | GPOC, Block 1, 2& 4, South Sudan             | Nilepet - 5%                              |
| 2              | South Sudan    | GPOC, Block 1, 2& 4, South Sudan             | (Jointly Operated)                        |
| 2              | South Sudan    | SPOC/Block 5A, South Sudan                   | ONGC Videsh- 24.125%                      |
| 2              | South Sudan    | SPOC/Block 5A, South Sudan                   | Petronas-67.875%                          |
| 2              | South Sudan    | SPOC/Block 5A, South Sudan                   | Nilepet - 8%                              |
| 2              | South Sudan    | SPOC/Block 5A, South Sudan                   | (Jointly Operated)                        |
| 3              | Mozambique     | Rovuma Area-1                                | ONGC Videsh - 16%                         |
| 3              | Mozambique     | Rovuma Area-1                                | Anadarko - 26.5% (Operator)               |
| 3              | Mozambique     | Rovuma Area-1                                | OIL - 4%                                  |
| 3              | Mozambique     | Rovuma Area-1                                | ENH - 15%                                 |
| 3              | Mozambique     | Rovuma Area-1                                | Mitsui - 20%                              |
| 3              | Mozambique     | Rovuma Area-1                                | BPRL - 10%                                |
| 3              | Mozambique     | Rovuma Area-1                                | PTTEP - 8.5%                              |
| 4              | Libya          | Block 43, Libya                              | ONGC Videsh- 100%                         |
| 4              | Libya          | Area 95-96                                   | Sonatrach - 50%                           |
| 4              | Libya          | Area 95-96                                   | Indian Oil - 25%                          |
| 4              | Libya          | Area 95-96                                   | OIL - 25%                                 |
| Oil India Ltd. | Oil India Ltd. | Oil India Ltd.                               | Oil India Ltd.                            |
| 1              | Sudan          | Khartoum-Port Sudan Pipeline (741 Km),       | ONGC Videsh-90% (Operator)                |
| 1              | Sudan          | Sudan                                        | OIL-10%                                   |
| 2              | Mozambique     | Rovuma Area-1                                | ONGC Videsh - 16%                         |
| 2              | Mozambique     | Rovuma Area-1                                | Anadarko - 26.5% (Operator)               |
| 2              | Mozambique     | Rovuma Area-1                                | OIL - 4%                                  |
| 2              | Mozambique     | Rovuma Area-1                                | ENH - 15%                                 |
| 2              | Mozambique     | Rovuma Area-1                                | Mitsui - 20%                              |
| 2              | Mozambique     | Rovuma Area-1                                | BPRL - 10%                                |

Old PSC:

Old PSC:

|                                  |                                  |                                  | PTTEP - 8.5%                                                                |
|----------------------------------|----------------------------------|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|                                  |                                  | Area 95-96                       | Sonatrach - 50%                                                             |
| 3                                | Libya                            |                                  | Indian Oil - 25%                                                            |
|                                  |                                  | Shakthi                          | OIL - 25% Old PSC:                                                          |
|                                  |                                  |                                  | OIL - 45%                                                                   |
|                                  |                                  |                                  | Indian Oil - 45%                                                            |
| 4                                | Gabon                            |                                  | Marvis Pte Ltd -%                                                           |
|                                  |                                  |                                  | New PSC:                                                                    |
|                                  |                                  |                                  | OIL - 50%                                                                   |
|                                  |                                  |                                  | Indian Oil - 50%                                                            |
|                                  |                                  | Block 43, Libya                  | ONGC Videsh- 100%                                                           |
| 5                                |                                  | Area 95-96                       | Sonatrach - 50%                                                             |
|                                  | Libya                            |                                  | Indian Oil - 25%                                                            |
|                                  |                                  |                                  | OIL - 25%                                                                   |
| Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.      | Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.      | Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.      | Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.                                                 |
|                                  |                                  | Shakthi                          | Old PSC:                                                                    |
|                                  |                                  |                                  | OIL - 45%                                                                   |
|                                  |                                  |                                  | Indian Oil - 45%                                                            |
| 1                                | Gabon                            |                                  | Marvis Pte Ltd -%                                                           |
|                                  |                                  |                                  | New PSC:                                                                    |
|                                  |                                  |                                  | OIL - 50%                                                                   |
|                                  |                                  |                                  | Indian Oil - 50%                                                            |
|                                  |                                  | Block 43, Libya                  | ONGC Videsh- 100%                                                           |
|                                  |                                  | Area 95-96                       | Sonatrach - 50%                                                             |
| 2                                | Libya                            |                                  | Indian Oil - 25%                                                            |
|                                  |                                  |                                  | OIL - 25%                                                                   |
| 3                                | Nigeria                          | OPL- 205 OML - 142               | Summit Oil 30% Suntera Nigeria 205 Ltd - 70%* * Suntera 50%, Indian Oil 25% |
| Bharat Petro Resource Ltd (BPRL) | Bharat Petro Resource Ltd (BPRL) | Bharat Petro Resource Ltd (BPRL) | Bharat Petro Resource Ltd (BPRL)                                            |
|                                  |                                  | Rovuma Area-1                    | ONGC Videsh - 16%                                                           |
|                                  |                                  |                                  | Anadarko - 26.5% (Operator)                                                 |
|                                  |                                  |                                  | OIL - 4%                                                                    |
| 1                                | Mozambique                       |                                  | ENH - 15%                                                                   |
|                                  |                                  |                                  | Mitsui - 20%                                                                |
|                                  |                                  |                                  | BPRL - 10%                                                                  |
|                                  |                                  |                                  | PTTEP - 8.5%                                                                |