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Eni Children’s Education Programme Jaisalmer, India –11th February 2009

Petroleum Geology, Energy Efficiency Campaign

and Global Warming

Winner of the Eni First Prize in the Schools’ Poster Competition on Global Warming and Energy Efficiency

Report by

Prof. G.M. Bhat (University of Jammu) and Dr. Bindra Thusu (University College, London)

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Petroleum Geology, Energy Efficiency and Global Warming- a Children’s Education Programme in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

(Jaisalmer, 11th February 2009) This Children’s Education and awareness programme is the fourth of the series organised so far in Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan by the Geology Department, University of Jammu in co-operation with Eni S. p. A. Milan, Italy; Eni India, New Delhi; Maghreb Petroleum Research Group, University College London and the Directorate of School Education (secondary), Jaisalmer (Rajasthan).

11th February 2009: Children’s Workshop in Jaisalmer.

Energy Efficiency Campaign (EEC): A series of three lectures was delivered by Dr. Jonathan Craig, Vice-President, Regional Studies and Exploration Opportunities Selection, E&P Division, for the school children Jaisalmer. About 100 children and 10 accompanying teachers from four government and private schools attended the workshop List attached as annex-1).

Dignitaries present included: Mr. Luca Savini (Vice President, Geology, Eni Exploration and

Production Division, Milan), Prof. Amitabh Mattoo (Member, Prime Minister’s Task Force), Dr. Ravi Kumar Surpur (Distt. Collector, Jaisalmer), Dr. Jonathan Craig (Vice-President, Regional Studies and Exploration Opportunities Selection E&P Division, Eni S.p.A.), Thirathpal Vaishnav (D.E.O., Jaisalmer), Prof. G.M. Bhat (University of Jammu), Dr. Bindra Thusu (MPRG, UCL), Dr. Stefano Santi (Eni-India) amongst others; prominent citizens of Jaisalmer and correspondents from print and electronic media were present.

Teaching materials provided to each student included a booklet on Petroleum Geology, Energy Efficiency Campaign and Global Warming, a power point presentation CD on Petroleum Geology & Exploration, Climate Change and Energy Efficiency. Eni Caps, writing pads, pencils, sharpeners, erasers and workshop files were given to each student and their accompanying teachers.

The lectures were given by Dr. Jonathan Craig with support from G M. Bhat and Bindra Thusu

by simultaneous translation in Hindi. The faculty and research students (Dr. Yudhbir Singh, Mr. Naveen Hakhoo, Ms Sumita Koul, Mr. Vinay Sharma) of the Department of Geology at Jammu University two conducted practical sessions on mineral identification, types of rocks, fossils and crude oil samples. In addition a questionnaire was circulated among the students containing four questions on global warming concerns and heir perception about it. They were required to answer the four questions in yes or no and the results are given in the Table given below. The lectures covered the following topics: 1. Petroleum Systems 2. The Search for Oil and Gas 3. Global Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Campaign

In addition, exercises were given to the students to differentiate various minerals on the basis of colour, lustre, streak and specific gravity. Various rocks of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic origin were introduced to the students. A suite of fossils was displayed and their history and

Petroleum Geology, Energy Efficiency and Global Warming- a Children’s Education Programme in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan (Jaisalmer, 11th February 2009)

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importance in the geological record were demonstrated by the research students from Jammu University.

A poster session was organised for the students on the theme of ‘Energy Efficiency, Energy

Resources and Global Warming’. The standard of the posters presented by the students was very high. First, second and third prizes were awarded for the best posters selected by a panel of judges including Mr. Luca Savini, Dr. Bindra Thusu and Dr. Jonathan Craig. In addition, five posters were selected for consolation prizes. Trophies and certificates were given to the best poster presentations. All the students and teachers who participated in the workshop were given certificates.

Prizes for Poster Presentations

1. The Eni First Prize – Sangeeta Bharti, Gandhi Bal Mandir Sr.Sec.School, Jaisalmer (Energy Resources) 2. The UCL Second Prize – Maya Solanki, Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School, Jaisalmer. (Global Warming) 3. The Jammu University Third Prize – Sushma Yadav, Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School, Jaisalmer. (Energy Efficiency)

Consolation prizes

1. Vinod Bishnoi, Sagarmal Sr. Secondary School, Jaisalmer. (Energy efficiency). 2. Maghan Solanki, Sagarmal Sr. Sec. School, Jaisalmer. (Alternative Energy Resources).

3. Ravi, M.B.N. Sr. Sec. School, Jaisalmer. (Energy Efficiency and Resources).

4. Fuli Choudhary, M.B.N. Sr. Sec. School, Jaisalmer. (Alternative Energy Resources).

5. Jyoti Hadkutiya, Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School, Jaisalmer. (Environmental Concerns).

The workshop was interactive in nature: questions were posed to the students by Dr. Craig and were satisfactorily and enthusiastically responded to by them. There was a high level of interaction with the students, who asked important questions which demonstrated their clear understanding of the issues presented. A questionnaire, based on the HSBC (Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation) 2007 Climate Awareness Survey, was distributed among the students, who were asked to reply ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to the questions posed. The results show that the students of Jaisalmer are very aware of the environmental concerns and the role they can play in managing the environment (as shown in the table), as compared with the overall Indian population sampled in the original survey (results in parentheses). The comparison of the perception level of Jaisalmer students with those of Leh and Jodhpur is given in Table. Concern Confidence Commitment Optimum ‘Climate Change and how we respond to it are among the biggest issues I worry about today’

‘The people and organisations who should be doing something about climate change are doing what is needed’

‘I am personally making a significant effort to help reduce climate change through how I live my life today’

‘I believe we will stop climate change’

Jaisalmer: 76% Yes 42% Yes 75% Yes 76% Yes Jodhpur: 98.9% 76% 96.73% 98.9% Leh: 93% 60% 60% 75% National: 60% 19% 47% 45%

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Photographs of the Children’s Education Programme (Energy Efficiency Campaign) at Jaisalmer

11th February, 2009 “Arrival of the guests at the venue, Lighting of the traditional lamp”

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“Traditional welcome of the dignitaries by wearing turbans”

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“Inaugural session and Felicitation of Mr. Luca Savini”

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“Registration of students and distribution of the workshop material to the students” And “First leg of lecture session”

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“Interactive session with the students and teachers of different schools”

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“Lunch break and first practical session”

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“Poster presentation and selection of winning posters by the judges”

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“Second leg of lectures and interactive session with the students”

“Final session; Certificate and Prize Distribution”

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LIST OF STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN WORKSHOP 1. Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School, Jaisalmer. Students: Chetna Rathod, Jyoti Hadkutiya, Jaya

Mehta, Heena Mathi, Kanchan Ramdev, Anu Sani, Diksha Gupta, Dimple Khatri, Madhuri Panwar, Madhu Bati, Preeti Khatri, Maya Solanki, Priyanka Vyas, Malti Mehta, Sushma Yadav, Shalu Sarna, Sonu, Suman, Radha, Harshita Bhatiya, Kushbu Sharma, Hemani Bhatiya. Teacher Incharge: Indra Sharma, Krishna Khatri.

2. Sagarmal Sr. Sec. School, Jaisalmer. Students: Vinod Bishnoi, Surendra Singh, Ajay Singh Rathod, Damodar, Ziya-ul-haq, Buvendra Singh, Mahipal Gaud, Manoharlal Goyal, Om Prakash, Ramlal, Bhavani Singh Rathod, Bhuvendra Singh, Kamal Kishor, Ganshyam Ram, Raja Ram, Deepak Ratnu, Teja Ram, Maghan Solanki, Dinesh Kumar, Mridul Puri, Chetan Ram, Lalu Ram, Vishnu Kumar, Mukesh Paliwal, Prateek, Amar Singh, Ajay Paul. Teachers Incharge: Dinesh Singh, Bhajranga Ram.

3. M.B.N. Sr. Sec. School Jaisalmer. Students: Juhi Bhatiya, Sneha I, Sneha II, Sapna, Fuli Choudhary, Pooja Asthana, Pratiksha, Hemanth, Chandra Charan, Kirti Raina, Ravindra, Kunal, Rekha Sharma, Tekamthan, Manthan Bhatiya, Harshal Vohra, Yogesh Joshi, Narpat Ram, Prabram, Mitali, Vikas, Himoshi, Jayashree, Gayatri. Teachers Incharge: Karna Arya, Ashunath Goswami.

4. Govt. Mahatma Gandhi Sr. Sec. School, Jaisalmer. Students: Kusum Choudhary, Sarita, Anjali, Taruna, Monalisa, Urvashi Vyas, Shalini, Poonam Gurjar, Sangeeta, Tanu, Lakshmi Choudhary, Lakshman, Singh, Prithvi Singh, Kuldeep Singh, Bhavanicharan, Hari Singh, Bhopal Singh, Bhagirath Singh, Dhani Ram, Shravan Bhai, Jeetendra, Kuldeep Singh, Ashraf Ali. Teachers Incharge: Teresa Vyas, Ganpatram Panwar.

Annexure-1

Group photograph of the participating students, teachers and the guests in front of the Collector’s Office (Jaisalmer)

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Poster of Sangeeta Bharti, winner of the Eni First Prize “Sources of Energy”

Poster of Maya Solanki, winner of the UCL Second Prize “Global Warming and Energy Efficiency”  

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Poster of Sushma Yadav, winner of the University of Jammu Third Prize “Global Warming

and Energy Efficiency

The Eni sponsored ‘Children’s Education Programme’ and workshop on ‘Petroleum Geology, Energy Efficiency Campaign and Global Warming ’ conducted in co-operation with University of Jammu and MPRG, University College London has successfully completed its fourth event in Jaisalmer, following the initial event in Jammu, second in Ladakh and third in Jodhpur in conjunction with the Eni co-sponsored International Conference on the “Geology and Hydrocarbon Potential of Neoproterozoic-Cambrian Basins in India, Pakistan and the Middle East” in February 2008. The fifth and concluding event of the programme is scheduled for Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), and will complete the coverage of the entire state of Jammu & Kashmir for this innovative and high profile educational campaign, which has played an indispensable role in igniting the minds of future generation and rightly can be referred to as “A small step for man but a giant leap for mankind”.

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MEDIA COVERAGE OF THE EVENT

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Translation of the press coverage in Hindi

Workshop on Petroleum Geology, Energy efficiency Campaign and Global Warming Geoscientists provide new information to the Jaisalmer Students

News Papers: 1. Rajasthan Patrica, 12 February 2009 2. Dainik Bhaskar, 12 February 2009 3. Janghan Dainik, 12 February 2009

One-day workshop on petroleum geology, energy efficiency campaign and global warming was organised by Eni-Milan, Eni-India and University of Jammu in co-operation with Directorate of Secondary Education, Jaisalmer (Rajasthan). The workshop was enthusiastically participated by hundred students from four different schools of Jaisalmer accompanied by their teachers. On this occasion, Mr. Luca Savini, Vice President, Geology, Eni Exploration and Production Division, Milan was the chief guest. Other distinguished guests and dignitaries present amongst others were, Prof. Amitabh Mattoo, former Vice-Chancellor Jammu University, presently member Prime Ministers Knowledge Commission, Dr. Ravi Kumar Surpur, District Collector, Jaisalmer, Dr. Jonathan Craig, Vice-President, Regional Studies and New Exploration Opportunities Selection, E&P Division, Eni S. p. A; Dr. Stefano Santi, Eni-India; Dr. Bindra Thusu, MPRG, UCL; Professor G.M. Bhat, University of Jammu and Mr. Thirathpal Vaishnav, D.E.O., Jaisalmer. The workshop was inaugurated with traditional flavour of Jaisalmer after which interesting and thought provoking lecture series was delivered by Prof. Jonathan Craig with assistance of Prof G.M. Bhat and Dr. Bindra Thusu. The students also participated interactively in the workshop and posed some interesting questions. A poster competition was organized as well and prizes were distributed among the winners of the competition. This workshop primarily emphasized on energy efficiency-means to achieve it, global warming-effects and prevention and the use of alternate energy resources, apart from looking for new oil and gas reserves, so as to achieve self sustenance and be independent in the energy sector. This workshop intended to inculcate the new concept of “use less and conserve more” in the growing minds, which can change the destiny of our country. The workshop concluded with a vote of thanks by District Education Officer, to one and all.