Who approved hydrocarbon project in Tamilnadu?
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Who approved hydrocarbon project in Tamilnadu?
In October 2018, Petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan signed agreement with the Vedanta Limited and ONGC to extract hydrocarbon in Nagapattinam and Chidambaram respectively.
Which state government has constituted a seven member committee to study the exploration of hydrocarbon projects headed by sultan ahmed ismail?
The Tamil Nadu Government
The Tamil Nadu Government has constituted a seven member committee led by Sultan Ahmed Ismail of the State Development Policy Council to study the exploration of hydrocarbon projects. The study will be conducted in areas other than the protected agricultural zone as the terms of reference has been revised.
What is the use of hydrocarbon?
Hydrocarbon gas liquids have many uses
| HGL | Uses |
|---|---|
| Propane | Fuel for space heating, water heating, cooking, drying, and transportation; petrochemical feedstock |
| Butanes: normal butane and isobutane | Petrochemical and petroleum refinery feedstock; motor gasoline blending |
What is hydrocarbon plan?
The Government of India aims to use the Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP) to reduce India’s crude imports by 10\% by 2022. It aims to net revenue of Rs 9,300 crore from this project out of which the state is expected to get Rs 5,000 crore.
Why are hydrocarbons important in our lives?
Hydrocarbons are naturally-occurring compounds and form the basis of crude oil, natural gas, coal, and other important energy sources. Hydrocarbons are highly combustible and produce carbon dioxide, water, and heat when they are burned. Therefore, hydrocarbons are highly effective as a source of fuel.
Is hydrocarbon harmful to humans?
Hydrocarbons are oily liquids. Many are not harmful unless the oily liquid gets into the lungs. However, if it enters the lungs, it can cause a pneumonia-like condition; irreversible, permanent lung damage; and even death.