APPENDIX I
(See Paragraph-6)
FORM 1
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(I) Basic Information
S.No.Item Details
Is your project Comes under Notified Industrial Area NA
Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notificationN/A
Weather Consent to Establishment ObtainedN/A
Upload copy of CTE N/A
1.
Name of the Project/s Proposed Crude to Chemical, A Refinery cum Petrochemical Complex at A.V. Nagaram village, Thondangi Mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh By M/s Haldia Petrochemicals Limited
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/AP/IND2/100467/2019
Project Cost 6271400 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule4(a) Petroleum refining industry
5(c) Petro-chemical complexes (industries based on processing of
Project Sector Industrial Projects - 2
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled Petroleum Refining: 12 mmTPA Petrochemical Complex: 1.6 mmTPA Ethylene Equivalent ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 1035.99 ha.
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A
7.
Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify No
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the projectThe proposed CTC Complex will be located at A.V. Nagaram village, Thondangi Mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh
Shape of the project landBlock (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS fileAnnexure-GPS file      
Uploaded copy of survey of India ToposheetAnnexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.15,16,17/1,17-4,17-7,17-9,17/10,17-11,17-12,17-13,18-1,18-2,18-3,18-4,18-5,18-6,19-1,19-2,21-1,21-2,22,23-5,23-6,23-7,23-8,24-3,24-4,25-1,25-3,26-12,27-1,27-2,27-3,27-4,28-1,28-10,28-11,28-2,28-3,28-4,28-5,28-6,28-7,28-8,28-9,29-1,29-2,29-3,29-4,30-1,30-2,31-1,31-2,31-3,31-4,31-5,31-6,31-7,31-8,31-9,32-1,32-2,32-3,32-4,33-1,33-2,34,35,36-1,36-2,36-3,36-4,37-1,37-2,37-3,37-4,37-5,37-6,38-1,38-2,38-3,39-1,39-2,39-3,39-4,40,41-1,41-2,42,43,44,45,46-1,46-2,46-3,46-4,46-5,47,48,49-1,49-2,49-3,50,51-1,51-2,51-3,52-1,52-2,52-3,54-2,54-3,54-6,54-7,54-8,55-1,55-2,55-3,55-4,55-5,55-6,55-7,56,57,58-1,58-2,59,60,61,62-1,62-2,62-3,62-4,62-5,63-1,63-2,64-1,64-2,64-3,64-4,65-1,65-2,65-3,65-4,65-5,78/1,78/2,78/3,78/4,78/5,81/1,82,83-1,83-2,83-3,83-4,83-5,83-6,83-7,83-8,83-9,84-1,84-2,84-3,84-4,84-5,84-6,84-7,84-8,84-9,85-1,85-2,85-3,86,87-1,87-2,87-3,88-1,88-2,88-3,88-4,88-5,88-6,89,90,91,92-1,92-2,92-3,92-4,93,94,95-1,95-2,95-3,95-4,95-5,95-6,96-1,96-2,96-3,96-4,97-1,97-2,97-3,97-4,97-5,97-6,98,99-1,
Town / VillageA.V. Nagaram village, Thondangi Mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh
State of the projectAndhra Pradesh
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)Andhra PradeshEast GodavariThondangi
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Durgada station, 7 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Visakhapatnam, 105 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Kakinada , 30 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) A.V. Nagaram, Thondangi, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, Pin Code : 533449
13. Name of the Applicant Ravi
14. Registered Address Bengal Eco Intelligent Park, Block EM, Plot-3, Tower 1, 3rd Floor, Sec-V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700091
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company HALDIA PETROCHEMICALS LIMITED
Name of the Applicant Ravi
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) GM
Pin code 700091
E-mail ravi.shankar@hpl.co.in
Telephone No. 33-71122334
Fax No. 33-03371122496
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . Annexure-Uploaded Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority
16.
Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet Yes
Uploaded detailsAnnexure-Uploaded details
17. Whether part of Interlinked projects? No
18. Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted? N/A
19.
If Yes, MoEF file numberN/A
Date of submissionN/A
20. If No, Reason N/A
21.
Whether the proposal involves Approval/ Clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given
(i) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?No
(ii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972?No
(iii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification, 2011?No
22.
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?Yes
Uploaded Order/PolicyAnnexure-Uploaded order/policy
23.
Whether any Forest Land Involved?No
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)N/A
24.
Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?No
(a) Name of the CourtN/A
(b) Name of the Sub courtN/A
(c) Case No.N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed projectN/A
(II) Activity
1 Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) Yes Approximately 2500 Acres of land will be required for setting up Crude to Chemical plant. This will change the land cover of the area.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes The project site is more or less flat and minor leveling of ground will be required. Only some shrubs and bushes will need to be cleared.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? No Area is already notified as industrial area. No change in land use
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Site specific geo-technical and sub-surface investigations have already been carried out.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Civil/structural works, mechanical and electrical erection etc. To implement the proposed Crude to Chemical plant
1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition work is required
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes The proposed plant site will have adequate space for construction yard.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes There will be excavation, cut and fill during the process of construction / errection of proposed Crude to Chemical plant
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No No underground works including mining or tunneling is required. Underground work would be limited to (i) Foundation for installation of storage vessels/spheres, laying of cable and earthingand (ii) laying sewerage network for process and sanitary waste
1.10 Reclamation works? No No reclamation work is required
1.11 Dredging? No No Dredging is required
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not Applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? No The Refinery will be integrated with a downstream petrochemical complex. The heart of the petrochemical complex, i.e., the naphtha cracker unit, will utilize Naphtha; LPG and other intermediate streams generated in refinery and process it to produce the basic building blocks viz. Ethylene, Propylene, Benzene and Butadiene.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Adequate Storage facilities will be provided within the plant premises to store crude and petroleum products & warehouse for polymers.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? No Spent Catalysts, ETP Sludges, General Solid Wastes, Tank Bottom Sludge etc. will be generated. Comprehensive treatment and disposal method would be designed including (i) re-processing of catalysts by sale under buyback arrangement by original manufacturer (ii) Incineration and (iii) Landfill disposal with MoEF approved TSDFs. A comprehensive Effluent Treatment Plant is envisaged and designed to meet the treated effluent quality as per environmental standards issued by MoEFCC.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No Township with the required civic amenities and services will be developed at a separate site.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes Internal roads will be developed as per project layout plan and the existing roads will be widened for moving larger and heavy equipment during construction phase. Site would be connected to nearest rail network. Project will involve movementof heavy equipment through road, rail or existing Kakinada Port In operation phase, feedstock and product movement would take place using a combination of road, rail and sea logistics.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No Internal roads will be developed as per project layout plan and the existing roads will be widened for moving larger and heavy equipment during construction phase.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No There will be no closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements will be required for proposed CTC complex.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No No diversion of transmission line or existing pipeline network is proposed
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No There will be no impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers
1.22 Stream crossings? No No stream crossing present
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes The water requirement for the CTC Complex is ~4,750 m3/h (~ 25MGD) on annual average basis. The requirement can be fulfilled from three possible sources in the proximity: 1. Samalkot Canal (66 MLD) 2. Nakkalakhandi Drain (22 MLD) 3. Polavaram Left Canal (116 MLD)
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No There will be no change in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Construction materials will come to site via rail, road as per convenience.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No No long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works is required
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No Not Applicable
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes There will be immigration of people during construction phase. During construction, peak manpower would be in the range of 20,000 – 30,000 personsThe site being easily accessible from the nearby areas which also have a good number of housing facilities, local housing will not be stressed to any degree of concern. Operating manpower would be a mix of local manpower and skilled manpower from other parts of the country.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Introduction of alien species is not envisaged
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No No such case is reported from the area so far
1.31 Any other actions? No Not Applicable
2 Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) Yes Kakinada SEZ is the owner of the Land. The Land is mostly non-agricultural dryland. Total project area is 2,560 already under the possession of the owner.. Land use of the area is already industrial. Topography of the land is almost flat with minor undulation. The elevation of plant area is 6m amsl.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes The water requirement for the CTC Complex is ~4,750 m3/h (~ 25MGD) on annual average basis. The requirement can be fulfilled from three possible sources in the proximity: 1. Samalkot Canal (66 MLD) 2. Nakkalakhandi Drain (22 MLD) 3. Polavaram Left Canal (116 MLD)
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Coal will be required for Power plant of about 2300 KTA.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Construction material as available locally such as sand, cement, metal etc. will be used. The quantification of the materials will be done during detailed engineering stage
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No No forests and timber is required
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Considering power requirements, it is proposed to set-up a 550 MW Captive Cogeneration Power Plant with a capacity to produce about 2,000 TPH of SHP and other level of steams. During construction stage, power would be taken from state grid
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No Natural gas would be required to meet process requirement and as fuel in CPP. Necessary infrastructure is being created by APGD. No other natural resources will be used.
3 Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies Yes All solids & hazardous substances used in the refinery shall be stored, transported as per the hazardous waste management rules. All such wastes will be disposed to authorised Hazardous waste treatment, storage & disposal facility (TSDF) operator.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No Not Applicable
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes During the construction phase, indirect employment will be generated temporarily which will help in welfare of local people. During operation phase, living condition of local people will have a positive significant change.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No No effect envisaged.
3.5 Any other causes No Not Applicable
4 Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes No Soil, overburden generated during excavation will be used for refilling of low lying area and back filling
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Municipal solid waste generated from plant / colony will be collected, segregated and disposed off.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Spent catalyst will be generated every 3-4 years. All statutory rules/guidelines of MOEF/CPCB will be complied prior to recycle, reclamation or sale of spent catalyst
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Small quantities of non-hazardous, non-recyclable solid waste consisting of waste refractory, spent insulation, decoking solid waste from CDU/VDU, DCU, used filter cartridges, spent charcoal, spent clay and sand will be generated. These wastes will be disposed off as landfill.
4.5 Surplus product No There is no surplus product
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes The sewage sludge and sludge from effluent treatment would be incinerated/disposed off after complying with MoEF/CPCB norms.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No Construction waste like soil, brick bits, etc. will be utilized in leveling of land and road making. No demolition waste will be generated
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No There will no redundant machinery or equipment
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No There will not be any contaminated soils or other materials
4.10 Agricultural wastes No There will not be any agricultural wastes
4.11 Other solid wastes No There will not be any other solid wastes
5 Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources Yes Emission from refinery cum petrochemical complex will be from process and CPP stacks
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes CO2, NOx, SOx and CO emissions from process furnaces in Naphtha Cracker, PGHU and CHU. Particulates from intermittent catalyst regeneration. Waste gas stream from Benzene drying column, alkylation and trans-alkylation units, benzene recovery and/or benzene drag column Flue gas from steam super-heater furnaces Process off-gas from De-hydrogenation Reactors. Off-gas streams from vacuum system. Emission from EDC Cracking Furnaces. Off-gas from Propylene Recovery Column.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Minor fugitive emission will occur of Coke dust from coke yard
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes The main and visible pollution during construction phase is fugitive dust generated during excavation and other earth moving activities and during concreting works. Due to use of construction machinery mainly some NOx and little amount of SO2 emission will be there. This is temporary and will be taken care of by good maintenance of the construction machineries. HPL authority will ensure use of water sprinklers to minimize/eliminate fugitive dust nuisance during construction activities.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Dust is likely to be generated during construction will be minimized by restoring to water spraying at regular interval. Tarpaulin cover will be provided over stored raw construction material to reduce dust emission. No odour from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste will be generated
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste Yes CO2, NOx, SOx and CO emissions from incinerator. Incineration would be equipped with online monitoring tools to ensure emissions within prescribed limits by statutory authorities
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No There will be no burning of waste in open air.
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No There will be no emissions from any other sources.
6 Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers Yes Rotating equipments are likely to generate noise. All equipment would be designed to comply with OSHA requirements. Noise level at the battery limit shall comply with stipulated norms.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes The noise levels from all industrial activities would be within permissible limits. Protective gears will be used by the occupational workers.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Construction or demolition activities shall be carried out within the designated/project areas. Noise level at the battery limit shall comply with stipulated norms.
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Limited piling activities shall be carried out during proposed project as per requirement. Acoustic barriers shall be installed if required and noise level at the battery limit shall comply with stipulated norms
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes During construction phase, there will be marginal increase in noise due to traffic movement in the project area due to transportation of man and machine.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes All equipments shall meet the OSHA requirement. Noise level at the battery limit shall comply with stipulated norms
6.7 From any other sources No Not Applicable
7 Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials Yes All materials and chemicals will be handled as per best safety practices and in accordance with the applicable rules. All necessary precautions shall be in place to prevent any spill/ contamination.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No An Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) will be developed for treating the waste water from all the units/sources, Effluent discharge to be made complying MOEF/CPCB norms.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No All emissions from proposed project shall comply with the applicable regulatory standards. Emissions/ Discharges of pollutants shall be minimized by adopting best available technology and engineering practices
7.4 From any other sources No Not Applicable
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No Not Applicable
8 Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances Yes Developing project specific waste management plan and hazardous material handling plan for the construction phase. Risk Assessment for the proposed project will be carried out and the recommended risk mitigation measures will be complied.
8.2 From any other causes Yes All safety measures/standards will be followed. Adequate training shall be imparted to construction workers. Also as the proposed project is within the existing complex, all safety procedures are in place
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? Yes The proposed plant-site area falls in Seismic Zone III as per IS 1893:2002 (Part-1), which is a Moderately sensitive seismic zone. Due consideration in the design engineering stage will be given to avoid the same.
9 Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
9.1 Lead to development of supporting utilities, ancillary development or development stimulated   by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:
  • Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply,waste or waste water treatment, etc.)
  • housing development
  • extractive industries
  • supply industries
  • Other
Yes Supporting facilities or ancillary units may come up due to production of petrochemicals in this project. The consequential general development of the surrounding area & localities may not put significant load on the environment.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No Not Applicable
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes The proposed project will increase the production of better quality petroleum products which will in turn benefit to the consumers and other surrounding industries.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No Not Applicable
(III) Environmental Sensitivity
S.No Areas Name/Identity Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary
1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for  their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value
No Not Applicable
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests No Not Applicable
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No Not Applicable
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes Bay of Bengal 8 Km East Polavaram Main Canal – 9.5 Km (NW)
5 State, National boundaries No Not Applicable
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No Not Applicable
7 Defence installations No Not Applicable
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes A.V Nagaram (4 Km)
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) No Not Applicable
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No Not Applicable
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No Not Applicable
12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) similar effects Yes The proposed plant-site area falls in Seismic Zone III as per IS 1893:2002 (Part-1), which is a Moderately sensitive seismic zone.
(IV) Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies
1 Uploaded Proposed TOR File Annexure-TOR file
2 Uploaded scanned copy of covering letter Annexure-scanned copy of covering letter
3 Uploaded Pre-Feasibility report(PFR) Annexure-PFR
4 Uploaded additional attachments(only single pdf file) Annexure-Additional attachments
      Essential Detail Sought : NIL
      Additional Detail Sought : NIL
(V) Undertaking
I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to be best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.
V.(i)
Name of ApplicantRavi
DesignationGM
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)HALDIA PETROCHEMICALS LIMITED
AddressBengal Eco Intelligent Park, Block EM, Plot-3, Tower 1, 3rd Floor, Sec-V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700091
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