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Environmental Impact Assessment Report for Expansion of the Production Capacities for Naphtha Cracker Unit (NCU), Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and

Polypropylene (PP) Unit and Setting up Catalyst Manufacturing Unit at Panipat Naphtha Cracker, Panipat.

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Environmental Impact Assessment Report for Expansion of the Production Capacities for Naphtha Cracker

Unit (NCU), Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Polypropylene (PP) Unit

and Setting up Catalyst Manufacturing Unit at Panipat Naphtha Cracker, Panipat.

ABC TECHNO LABS INDIA PVT. LTD. 1

CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................... 10

1. BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................................................ 10

NEED OF THE PROJECT ........................................................................................................................................... 11

Land use break up .................................................................................................................................................... 12

3. DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT..................................................................................................................... 13

4. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES .................................................................... 15

5. ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS ................................................................................................................................ 17

ALTERNATIVE FOR RISK REDUCTION AT REFINERY ......................................................................................................... 17

6. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN ............................................................................................................. 18

7. RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN ...................................................................................... 19

8. PROJECT BENEFITS ....................................................................................................................................... 19

9. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN .............................................................................................................. 19

CHAPTER 1 ................................................................................................................................. 34

INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 34

1.1 BACKGROUND: ........................................................................................................................................... 34

1.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT: ................................................................................................................................... 35

1.3 NEED FOR EIA ................................................................................................................................................ 35

1.4 STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT ........................................................................................................................... 35

1.5 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, LEGISLATION & REGULATORY FRAMEWORK .................................................................... 38

1.5.1. Legislation & Regulations ............................................................................................................ 38

Table 1.1: National Ambient Air Quality Standards ................................................................................................. 40

Table1.2: National Ambient Noise Standards .......................................................................................................... 41

1.5.2 Competent Regulatory Agencies .................................................................................................. 43

1.5.3 . Rules and Regulations ................................................................................................................. 44

CHAPTER 2 ................................................................................................................................. 45

PROJECT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................... 45

Table no.2.1: Environmental Settings ...................................................................................................................... 45

Figure 2.1: Google Imagery of the Project Site ........................................................................................................ 47

Figure 2.2: Location Map of Project Site .................................................................................................................. 48

Figure 2.3: Master layout ......................................................................................................................................... 49

Table no. 2.2: Land use break up ............................................................................................................................. 50

2.5.1 Naphtha Cracker Unit: .................................................................................................................. 50

2.5.2 Mono Ethyl Glycol Unit: ................................................................................................................ 53





2.5.3 High Density Polyethylene Unit (HDPE) :....................................................................................... 54

2.5.5 Catalyst Manufacturing Unit: ....................................................................................................... 55

Table 2.3: Existing and Proposed unit capacities ..................................................................................................... 55

Figure 2.4: Naphtha cracker unit flow chart ............................................................................................................ 56

2.6 RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENT AND PRODUCTS: ....................................................................................... 56

Table no.2.4: Raw material requirement and products for Naphtha Cracker Unit .................................................. 56

Table no.2.5: Raw material requirement and products for Catalyst Manufacturing Unit ....................................... 57

2.7 WATER REQUIREMENT AND WASTE WATER GENERATION: .................................................................................... 57

2.8 POWER REQUIREMENT: ................................................................................................................................ 58

2.9 MAN POWER REQUIREMENT: ......................................................................................................................... 58

2.10 WASTE MANAGEMENT: ........................................................................................................................... 58

2.10.1 Solid waste management: ........................................................................................................ 58

2.11 PROJECT COST ........................................................................................................................................ 58

CHAPTER 3 ................................................................................................................................. 59

DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................ 59

3.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 59

3.2 SCOPE OF BASELINE STUDY ............................................................................................................................... 59

Table 3.1: Environmental Attributes ........................................................................................................................ 59

Table 3.2: Frequency and Monitoring Methodology .............................................................................................. 60

3.3 CLIMATE AND METEOROLOGY ........................................................................................................................... 62

3.3.1 Temperature ....................................................................................................................................... 62

3.3.2 Relative Humidity ............................................................................................................................... 63

3.3.3 Atmospheric Pressure ......................................................................................................................... 63

3.3.4 Rainfall ............................................................................................................................................... 63

Figure 3.1: Wind rose of the Project Site ................................................................................................................. 63

3.4 TOPOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY............................................................................................................................. 64

3.4.1 Topography ........................................................................................................................................ 64

3.4.2 Geology .............................................................................................................................................. 64

3.5 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY ..................................................................................................................................... 64

3.5.1 Methodology for Monitoring and Analysis ........................................................................................ 64

3.5.2 Sampling and Analytical Techniques .................................................................................................. 65

Table 3.3: Methodology adopted for Sampling and Analysis ................................................................................... 65

3.5.3 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations ......................................................................................... 66

3.5.4 Status of Ambient Air Quality ............................................................................................................. 66

Table 3.4: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations .............................................................................................. 66

Figure 3.2:Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations ............................................................................................. 66

Table 3.5: Ambient Air Quality ................................................................................................................................. 67








Figure 3.3: Location of AAQ Station within Plant ..................................................................................................... 71

Table 3.9 : Air Quality Within the plant .................................................................................................................... 71

3.6WATER ENVIRONMENT ..................................................................................................................................... 72

3.6.1 Ground Water Quality ........................................................................................................................ 72

Table 3.10: Ground Water Quality Monitoring Stations .......................................................................................... 72

Figure 3.4: Groundwater and Surface water Monitoring Locations ......................................................................... 73

Table 3.11 : Indian Standard Specification for Drinking Water ................................................................................ 73

Table 3.12 : Ground water Quality in the Study Area .............................................................................................. 76

3.6.2 Surface water Quality ......................................................................................................................... 78

Table 13 : Surface Water Quality Monitoring Locations .......................................................................................... 79

Table 3.14: Surface Water Quality ........................................................................................................................... 79

3.6.3 Treated Water Quality ....................................................................................................................... 81

Table 3.15: Treated Water Quality ........................................................................................................................... 81

3.7 NOISE ENVIRONMENT ...................................................................................................................................... 82

3.7.1 Ambient Noise Monitoring ................................................................................................................. 82

3.7.2 Noise Levels in the Study Area ............................................................................................................ 82

Table 3.16: Noise Levels in Study area ..................................................................................................................... 83

3.8 SOIL ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................................................ 83

3.8.1 Field Study, Sampling and Analysis .................................................................................................... 84

3.8.2 Selection of Sampling Locations ......................................................................................................... 84

3.8.3 Methodology ...................................................................................................................................... 84

Table 3.17 : Soil Sampling Locations ........................................................................................................................ 84

Figure 3.5:Soil Quality Monitoring Locations ........................................................................................................... 85

3.8.4 Soil Quality ......................................................................................................................................... 85

Table 3.18 : Soil Characteristics in the Study area ................................................................................................... 85

3.8.5 Observation ........................................................................................................................................ 86

3.9 SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ...................................................................................................................... 87

Table 3.19: Population Details ................................................................................................................................ 87

3.9.1 Demographic Aspects ......................................................................................................................... 88

Table 3.20 : Population Distribution ....................................................................................................................... 88

Table 3.21 : Distribution of Population by Social Structure in Study area (2011) .................................................... 89

Table 3.22 : Distribution of Literates in the Study Area (2011) ................................................................................ 89

Table 3.23 : Occupational Structure in the Study Area (2011) ................................................................................ 90

3.9.2 Infrastructure Facilities ...................................................................................................................... 91

3.9.2 Traffic Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 92

Figure 3.6: Site Connectivity .................................................................................................................................... 93





3.10 ECOLOGY .............................................................................................................................................. 93

3.10.1 Study Methodology .......................................................................................................................... 93

3.10.2 Terrestrial Ecology ............................................................................................................................ 94

3.10.3 Aquatic Ecology ................................................................................................................................ 96

Table 3.24 : Floral Checklist of the Study area ......................................................................................................... 97

Table 3.25 : Major Plant species used for social Forestry Plantation in Panipat, Haryana ..................................... 101

Table 3.26 : Plants of Medicinal Importance & Other Allied Uses ......................................................................... 101

Table 3.27 : Record of Major Faunal Diversity in Study Area ................................................................................. 102

Table 3.28 : Checklists of Macrophytic Plants in Aquatic Habitats ......................................................................... 104

Table 3.29 : Plankton Population Load (no/lit) in different Water Samples ....................................................... 104

Table 3.30: Checklist of Common Fishes of Study Area ......................................................................................... 104

CHAPTER 4 ............................................................................................................................... 106

ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES ................................... 106

4.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 106

4.2 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................................................ 106

4.2.1 Soil Environment .............................................................................................................................. 106

4.2.2 Water Quality ................................................................................................................................... 107

4.2.3 Climatology and Meteorology .......................................................................................................... 108

4.2.4 Air Quality ........................................................................................................................................ 108

4.2.5 Noise ................................................................................................................................................. 109

Table 4.1: Anticipated Noise Levels from Various Sources .................................................................................... 110

4.2.5 Ecology ............................................................................................................................................. 111

4.3 DEMOGRAPHIC, LAND USE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................ 111

4.3.1 Demography ..................................................................................................................................... 111

4.3.2 Land Use ........................................................................................................................................... 111

4.3.3 Socio Economic ................................................................................................................................. 112

CHAPTER 5 ............................................................................................................................... 113

ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES .................................................................................................... 113

5.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 113

5.2 ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................................................................ 114

5.3 ALTERNATIVE SITE ......................................................................................................................................... 114

5.4 ALTERNATIVES FOR STORAGE ........................................................................................................................... 114

5.5 ALTERNATIVE FOR RISK REDUCTION AT REFINERY .................................................................................................. 115

CHAPTER 6 ............................................................................................................................... 116





ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ............................................................................. 116

6.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 116

6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING PROCEDURE ............................................................................... 116

6.3 OBJECTIVES OF MONITORING .......................................................................................................................... 117

6.4 MONITORING PROGRAM ................................................................................................................................ 117

6.4.1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring ....................................................................................................... 117

6.4.2 Water Quality Monitoring ................................................................................................................ 118

6.4.2 Noise Quality Monitoring ................................................................................................................. 118

Table 6.1 : Environmental Monitoring Program..................................................................................................... 118

6.5 MONITORING METHODOLOGIES ...................................................................................................................... 120

6.6 RESPONSIBILITY OF MONITORING AND REPORTING SYSTEM ................................................................................... 120

Figure 6.1: HSE Organogram of Panipat Refinery and Petrochemical complex ..................................................... 121

Table 6.2: Responsibilities of Personnel of the HSE Department ............................................................................ 122

6.7 BUDGET FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN ............................................................................................. 122

Table 6.3 : Budgetary allocation for environmental monitoring ............................................................................ 122

6.8 STATUTORY RETURNS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS .............................................................................................. 122

CHAPTER 7 ............................................................................................................................... 124

ADDITIONAL STUDIES ............................................................................................................... 124

7.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 124

7.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION................................................................................................................................... 124

7.3 RISK ASSESSMENT ......................................................................................................................................... 124

CHAPTER 8 ............................................................................................................................... 126

PROJECT BENEFITS ................................................................................................................... 126

CHAPTER 9 ............................................................................................................................... 129

9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ............................................................................. 129

9.1 DESIGN PHASE .............................................................................................................................................. 129

9.2 CONSTRUCTION PHASE ................................................................................................................................... 130

9.3 OPERATION PHASE ........................................................................................................................................ 132

Figure 9.1: Storm water Management inside the refinery ..................................................................................... 134

9.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL .............................................................................................................. 140

9.5 BUDGET FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................................................................................... 140

Table 9.1:Budget of Environmental Management Plan(Construction Phase) ........................................................ 140

Table 9.2:Budget of Environmental Management Plan (Operation Phase) ........................................................... 141





CHAPTER 11 ............................................................................................................................. 143

DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED ................................................................................ 143

ABC TECHNO LABS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED ............................................................................................................. 143

SERVICES OF ABC TECHNO LABS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED ........................................................................................... 143

SECTORS ACCREDITED BY NATIONAL ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING (NABET) ............................ 145





Declaration by Experts contributing to the EIA/EMP for the Proposed Expansion of the

Pproduction Capacities for Naphtha Cracker Unit (NCU), Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG),

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Polypropylene (PP) Unit and setting up Catalyst

Manufacturing Unit at Panipat Naphtha cracker, Panipat.

I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed

the above EIA/EMP.

EIA Coordinator

Name : Dr. Muthiah Mariappan

Signature :

Period of involvement : December 2016 to February 2017

S.

No.

Functional

Areas Name of the Expert/s

Involvement

(Period)

1. AP Mr. R. Rajendran December 2016 to

February 2017

2. WP Dr. Chaitanya Sathe December 2016 to

February 2017

3. SHW Dr. Muthiah Mariappan December 2016 to

February 2017

4. SE Mr.Sushil Mehram December 2016 to

February 2017

5. HG Dr. R.K. Jayaseelan December 2016 to

February 2017





6. NV Mr. R. Rajendran December 2016 to

February 2017

7. LU Dr. R.K. Jayaseelan December 2016 to

February 2017

8. RH Mr. Vivek Mariappan December 2016 to

February 2017

9. EB Dr. N. Sukumaran December 2016 to

February 2017

10. AQ Mrs. Vijayalakshmi December 2016 to

February 2017

11. SC Mr. Sameer Despande December 2016 to

February 2017

TEAM MEMBERS:

Name Role

Ms. Divya Mistry Project Engineer – Preparation, documentation of reports

and Report Analysis

Mr. Sameer Zope Project Engineer – Preparation, documentation of reports

and Report Analysis

Mr. Robson Chinnadurai Analyst – Senior Environmental Chemist

Mr. M. Muruganantham Analyst - Environmental Chemist

Mr. Satyawan Upale Field Technician

Mr. Sakharam Nare Field Technician





Declaration by the head of the Accredited Consultant Organization

I, Mr. G. Murugesh, hereby confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the

EIA/EMP for the proposed expansion of the production capacities for Naphtha Cracker Unit

(NCU), Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Polypropylene

(PP) Unit and setting up catalyst manufacturing unit at Panipat Naphtha cracker. I also

confirm that I shall be fully accountable for any misleading information mentioned in this

statement.

Signature :

Name : Mr. G. Murugesh

Designation : Chairman & Managing Director

Name of the EIA Consultant Organization: ABC Techno Labs India Private Limited

NABET Certificate No.& Issue Date : NABET/EIA/1316/RA001 & 16.11.2013





EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. BACKGROUND

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) is India's largest Public Sector , GOI Undertaking and

having largest revenue generation and is one of the five Maharatna status companies

of India, apart from Coal India Limited, NTPC Limited, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation

and Steel Authority of India Limited. It is the highest ranked Indian company and the

world's 168 th largest public corporation in the prestigious Fortune 'Global 500' listing.

It is also the 20th largest petroleum company in the world. Beginning in 1959 as Indian

Oil Company Ltd., Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. Was formed in 1964 with the merger of

Indian Refineries Ltd. (Estd. 1958). Indian Oil and its subsidiaries account for 49%

petroleum products market share, 31% share in refining capacity and 67%

downstream sector pipelines capacity in India.

Panipat refinery, a unit of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) operates a 15.0 Million

Metric Tons Per Annum (MMTPA) oil refinery at Panipat in Haryana. The refinery was

commissioned in 1997-98 and started off with a crude oil processing capacity of 6.0

MMTPA (PR- Panipat Refinery). The refinery capacity was raised to 12.0 MMTPA with

the addition of another crude unit and a full conversion hydrocracker as the secondary

processing unit and Delayed Coker unit for bottom processing (PREP- Panipat Refinery

Expansion Project). Through progressive revamps and addition of process units the

refining capacity has been brought to the present operating capacity of 15.0 MMTPA

(PRAEP- Panipat Refinery Additional Expansion Project).

IOCL is currently planning expansions of its production capacities for Naphtha Cracker

Unit (NCU), Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and

Polypropylene (PP) Unit.

M/s ABC Techno Labs India Private Limited (ABC Techno Labs), NABET Accredited

Environmental Consultant Organization, has been engaged by M/s Indian Oil





Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) to carry out Environmental Impact Assessment studies for the

proposed project at Panipat Refinery.

NEED OF THE PROJECT

India, with a population exceeding 1.2 billion, and a large and steadily growing middle

class with rising disposable income, is forecast to be among the world's five largest

consumer markets by 2025. Polymer consumption is closely linked to GDP growth and

India is the major economy with the second-fastest growth rate after China. In the

competitive scenario of petrochemical business, profitability of petrochemical complex

depends on cost of production of olefins. In view of the above, IOCL is seizing the

opportunity of NCU, MEG, HDPE and PP revamp at present for production of additional

olefins to penetrate the deficit market for improving margin.

2. Project Description

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) intends to expand the Naphtha Cracker Unit

including associated units from the current 800 KTA ethylene @ 8000 hr/yr to 947 KTA

ethylene (including ethylene from OSBL recycle streams). Downstream of NCU,

associated units, MEG unit and polymer plants exist. The petrochemical complex

consists of the following existing plants & related utilities which are in operation.

Naphtha Cracker Unit (NCU) including associated units

High Density Polyethylene ( HDPE) Unit

Swing (LLDPE/HDPE) Unit

Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) Unit

Polypropylene (PP) Unit

Utilities including Captive Power Plant

IOCL also intends to setup a Catalyst plant for production of FCC (Fluidized Catalytic

Cracker) additives and hydro-treating (DHDS/DHDT) Diesel Hydro De-Sulfurisation/

Diesel Hydro Treater catalyst which will be situated in current PNC complex.

The plant is designed for manufacturing Fixed bed and Fluidized bed type catalyst





systems used for refinery application. The plant shall be configured to manufacture

500 MTPA of ZSM-5 FCC catalyst additive and 1000 MTPA of DHDS/DHDT catalyst.

This plant will also able to produce other FCC additives like Residue Upgradation

Additive, CO-combustion promoter additive etc.

The plant shall also be designed to produce key ZSM-5 zeolite and gel alumina

required for the manufacture of ZSM-5 additive and alumina support for manufacture

of DHDS/DHDT catalyst & FCC additive/ catalyst. Other raw materials like fillers,

silicates, hydrated alumina, and acids required are to be directly sourced from

market.

Existing and Proposed unit capacities

Sr.no Plant Existing unit

capacities(KTA)

Proposed

increase of unit

capacities (KTA)

Total

(KTA)

1. NCU (in terms of ethylene) 800 147 947

2. MEG (in terms of product) 300 125 425

3. HDPE (in terms of product) 300 51 351

4. PP (in terms of product ) 600 180 780

Land use details:

The project will be put up in the existing land area of 800 Ha and no new land is

required.

Land use break up

Sr.no. Land use Area

(m2)

Percentage

(%)

1. Pet coke area 4,00,000 10.50

2. Naphtha Cracker Unit 21,10,000 55.38

3. Green belt area 13,00,000 34.12





Total 38,10,000 100

Water Requirement:

Water source is Munak Regulator on Western Yamuna Canal for Panipat Naphtha

Cracker Complex.

Sr.no. Units Existing

(m3/day)

Proposed

(m3/day)

Total

(m3/day)

1. Naphtha Cracker Complex 43200 4386 47586

2. Catalyst Manufacture Unit 0 57 57

Total 43200 4443 47643

Power Requirement:

Power requirement for the proposed project is approximately 7.6 MW. The same will

be available from the existing Captive power plant (Capacity 235 MW, Present use@

140 MW) of Panipat Naphtha Cracker.

Man Power Requirement:

No additional manpower is envisaged for the expansion of existing units. However for

catalyst manufacturing Unit (CMU) around 15 Nos. additional manpower is

considered.

Project cost:

The project cost for the proposed Industrial Park is estimated to be around Rs.1500

crores.

3. DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

Topographic Features





The study area forms part of Indo gangetic plain and lies in Yamuna Sub basin of the

Ganges basin. Physio-graphically, the area is characterized by two distinct features -

vast upland plains and Yamuna flood plains. . Topography of the area is almost flat

with gentle slope in the northwest to southeast direction towards Yamuna River.

Soil

The study area is occupied by geological formations of Quaternary Age comprising of

recent alluvial deposits belonging to the vast Gangetic alluvial plains. The district has

two types of soils – tropical arid brown and arid brown soils. The arid brown soils are

found in major parts of the area whereas tropical arid brown soils are found in north

eastern part of the district.

Hydrogeology

Panipat Main Drain originating in the north western side passes through the town

towards Yamuna in southeast direction.

Water quality

The results of ground water were compared to Indian Standard Specification of

drinking water IS: 10500:2012 and were found within the permissible limits.

Micro-meteorology

The climate of the area is characterized by a hot and dry summer from March to

May, a south-west monsoon or rainy season from June to September, a pleasant

post-monsoon or retreating monsoon from October to November and a cool winter

from December to February. The monthly maximum and minimum temperature

recorded on-site during the aforesaid monitoring period (1st December, 2016 – 28th

February, 2017) varies between (32 to 1)°C and (16 to 6.2)°C respectively with overall

maximum and minimum temperatures being 37.3°C and 6.2°C respectively. The

monthly minimum and maximum relative humidity recorded onsite during the said





monitoring period varied between (33-41)% and (76-69)% respectively, the overall

minimum and maximum being 33% & 76% respectively. Total 33mm rainfall was

recorded during the monitoring period.

Ambient Air Quality

National Air Quality Standards in the study area are met for all monitored

parameters for the AAQM locations.

Noise

During the day time, the equivalent noise levels were found to vary in the range of

(44.6 - 64) dB (A) while in the night time, the equivalent noise levels were observed

to be varying in the range of (27-45) dB (A). The highest value of equivalent noise

level pressure was found to be 64 dB (A) at Project Site while the lowest value was

found to be 44.6 dB(A) during day time. As usual, the day time noise levels were

found to be higher than those, observed at night level.

Places of Historical Importance

There is no historical or archaeological monument in the study area.

Forest Cover

There is no reserved or protected forest-land involved in the project.

4. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES

Soil

There will be a small amount of construction wastes, such as, metal cutting, and debris

during erection of equipments like Columns, Vessel Pumps which may contaminate

soil at the site of construction. However, the extent of contamination will not be

significant. These wastes will not normally contaminate ground water. Their impact on





soil and surface water will be restricted to the construction period in small area

around the construction site during heavy rainfall only.

During operation phase of existing plant and implementing the above mentioned

projects; Very negligible solid wastes will be generated and same shall be disposed as

per the existing system of disposal as per Hazardous waste management rule.

Water Quality

During the construction phase the demand of drinking water and construction water

will be met from existing source. Adequate drinking water, hygiene and sanitation

facilities will be provided to the workers. The construction phase may result in minor

soil erosion from the plant site, as it will clear of ground flora during plant erection.

The run off from the construction site during rainfall may cause some increase in the

quantity of suspended solids and turbidity in the runoff in natural drain. However, this

impact will be of temporary nature and may not last as soon as excavated soil

established and construction debris is disposed-off properly.

As part of additional facility effluent will be generated. It is considered that existing

ETP will be adequate to handle this additional amount. Thus the impact on water

environment is insignificant.

Ambient Air Quality

During the expansion, revamp phase, Activities like cleaning, levelling, grading,

construction, metal cutting, and erection of equipment like Columns, Vessel Pumps

will be carried out.

A certain amount of particulate matter will be generated by truck movements during

the construction phase. However, the suspended particulate matter in ambient air as

a result of construction activities may be relatively coarse and will be settled within a

short distance

There will be no additional release of emissions due to combustion sources due to

proposed project. Presently in compliance to petrochemical environmental

standards, Leak detection survey is carried out monthly at all the unit areas, off sites





within the complex. It is to be noted that no fugitive emissions are detected so far.

Additional storage tanks will be operated under same conditions/practices. It is

envisaged that all leaks will be identified through LDAR programme which is as per

the existing practice.

Noise During construction phase, metal cutting, and erection of equipment’s like Columns,

Vessel Pumps, cold cutting, hammering, vehicle movement, Rotary etc can generate

noise. Relatively high noise levels will be generated during construction phase.

During operation phase ,Noise generation is expected from piling process and

rotating machinery, and other equipment. The other sources are pumps, compressor

and turbines.

Socio-economic Impacts During construction phase, around 3,500 workers will be deployed, mostly from

local area. The construction activity of proposed plant will not displace any person.

During Operation phase the plant will not require large work force. Existing

production employees are sufficient to operate and handle the plant. Therefore,

large scale immigration will not take place and the impact on demography of the

area will be insignificant

5. ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS

ALTERNATIVE FOR RISK REDUCTION AT REFINERY

The management system for occupational health provides the framework for the

process of identifying hazards, assessing associated risks, taking action and reviewing

the outcome. The objective is to prevent occupational diseases and to promote the

employee health. In occupational health, the deliverable is the absence of

occupational diseases resulting in a healthy and productive worker. Therefore all the

occupational risks will be mitigated at the refinery.





6. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN

To check the efficacy of the adopted mitigation measures and environmental

Management plan, post project monitoring is carried out for various environmental

parameters. In case, the monitored results of environmental parameter are found to

exceed the allowable/stipulated values, the Environmental Management Cell suggests

remedial actions and gets these suggestions implemented through the concerned

personnel.

Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) Monitoring

During operation phase, the major source of air emissions will be from unit along with

the vehicular emissions from Plant. Six monthly ambient air quality monitoring should

be carried out at boundaries of Plant. The continuous ambient air quality monitoring

station is also to be envisaged.

Water Quality Monitoring

The up-stream and downstream surface water quality (w.r.t. project site), will indicate

the quality and extent of wastewater from the project site. Likewise the monitoring of

ground water, up-gradient and down-gradient of project site will indicate seepage of

pollutants in to ground water from the construction site.

There will not be any source for ground and surface water contamination during

construction and operation phases. However, ground water sampling and analysis can

be carried out at the Plant during operation phases.

Noise Levels Monitoring

The noise levels at the project site and surrounding premises has been planned to be

assessed to which the construction workers are exposed during construction phase.

This will indicate the level of noise mitigation measures being followed during the

construction phase.





7. RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

The study team identified 30 numbers of scenarios for the RRA study. Considering the

risk contours and FN curve for combination of all scenarios, DNV- PHAST RISK (SAFETI)

software has been used for estimating the risk.

The following interpretations are derived from the risk results of this study:

Individual risk is in the ALARP region of the UK HSE Individual risk acceptance criteria.

The societal risk is in the ALARP region of the UK HSE Societal risk acceptance criteria

8. PROJECT BENEFITS

This project, besides general economic desirability, would result in substantial socio

economic benefit to the country in general and more specifically to the region.

Setting-up of this project will be a boon to this region and is bound to improve living

conditions and thereby result in further reduction of population below poverty line,

which is one of the prime policy objectives of the Government. It is expected that by

creation of employment potential, the poor/weaker section of the society will see a

liftment in their living conditions. Improvement in the overall socio-economic status of

the vicinity of project area, in the thematic areas of health, education, livelihood and

infrastructure is expected.

9. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

Environment Management Plan (EMP) for construction and operation phase is

required to ensure that mitigation of adverse impacts and strengthening of positive

impact resulting from the existing and proposed installation of two mounded storage

vessels.

Environmental protection and improvement measures must be taken at design stage

itself so as to minimize impacts during construction & operation phase of augmented

facilities. The impacts during the construction phase on the environment would be





basically of transient nature and are expected to reduce gradually on completion of

the construction activities.

Environmental Management Cell

A Health, Safety and Environment Department under its technical services department

in Panipat Naphtha Cracker, which consists of well-qualified and experienced technical

personnel from the relevant fields, will be in place to look after environment mitigation

measures during the construction and operation phase.

Budgets For Implementation of EMP And Monitoring Plan

The budget for implementation of mitigation measures and environmental

management plan to mitigate the potential adverse environmental impacts during

operation.





5 ( c ) : Standard Terms of Reference for Conducting Environment Impact

Assessment Study For Petro-chemical complexes (industries based on

processing of petroleum fractions & natural gas and/or reforming to

aromatics)

S.No Terms of Reference Compliance

A. Standard Terms of Reference

1. Executive Summary Executive summary is attached with the EIA report

2. Introduction

i) Details of the EIA Consultant including NABET accreditation

Refer Chapter 11 of the EIA report

ii) Information about the project proponent

Refer Chapter 1

iii) Importance and benefits of the project

Refer Chapter 8

3. Project Description

i) Cost of project and time of completion

Refer section 2.11 of Chapter 2

ii) Products with capacities for the proposed project.

Refer section 2.5.5 of Chapter 2

iii) If expansion project, details of existing products with capacities and whether adequate land is available for expansion, reference of earlier EC if any.

NA

iv) List of raw materials required and their source along with mode of transportation.


v) Other chemicals and materials required with quantities and storage capacities

NA

vi) Details of Emission, effluents, hazardous waste generation and their management.

Refer section 4.2.4 of Chapter 4

vii) Requirement of water, power, with source of supply, status of approval, water balance diagram, man-power requirement (regular and contract)

Refer section 2.7,2.9 of Chapter 2





viii) Process description along with major equipments and machineries, process flow sheet (quantative) from raw material to products to be provided

Refer section 2.5 , under sub-section 2.5.1,2.5.2,2.5.3,2.5.4 of Chapter 2

(ix) Hazard identification and details of proposed safety systems.

Refer chapter -7

(x)Expansion/modernization proposals:





a) Copy of all the Environmental Clearance(s) including Amendments thereto obtained for the project from MOEF/SEIAA shall be attached as an Annexure. A certified copy of the latest Monitoring Report of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and Forests as per circular dated 30th May, 2012 on the status of compliance of conditions stipulated in all the existing environmental clearances including Amendments shall be provided. In addition, status of compliance of Consent to Operate for the ongoing existing operation of the project from SPCB shall be attached with the EIA-EMP report.

b) In case the existing project has

not obtained environmental clearance, reasons for not taking EC under the provisions of the EIA Notification 1994 and/or EIA Notification 2006 shall be provided. Copies of Consent to Establish/No Objection Certificate and Consent to Operate (in case of units operating prior to EIA Notification 2006, CTE and CTO of FY 2005-2006) obtained from the SPCB shall be submitted. Further, compliance report to the conditions of consents from the SPCB shall be submitted.

Refer Annexure- I

Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) has granted environmental clearance to Panipat refinery vide letter no. J-11011/153/2004-IA II(I) dated 4th January 2005

4. Site Details





(i) Location of the project site covering village, Taluka/Tehsil, District and State, Justification for selecting the site, whether other sites were considered.


ii) A toposheet of the study area of radius of 10km and site location on 1:50,000/1:25,000 scale on an A3/A2 sheet. (including all eco-sensitive areas and environmentally sensitive places)

Refer chapter 2

(iii) Details w.r.t. option analysis for selection of site

Refer chapter 2

(iv) Co-ordinates (lat-long) of all four corners of the site.

Refer section 2.7,2.9 of Chapter 2

(v) Google map-Earth downloaded of the project site.

Refer Figure 2.1 of Chapter 2

vi) Layout maps indicating existing unit as well as proposed unit indicating storage area, plant area, greenbelt area, utilities etc. If located within an Industrial area/Estate/Complex, layout of Industrial Area indicating location of unit within the Industrial area/Estate.

Refer Figure 2.3 of Chapter 2

(vii) Photographs of the proposed and existing (if applicable) plant site. If existing, show photographs of plantation/greenbelt, in particular.

Refer chapter 2

(viii) Landuse break-up of total land of the project site (identified and acquired), government/private - agricultural, forest, wasteland, water bodies, settlements, etc shall be included. (not required for industrial area)


(ix) A list of major industries with name and type within study area (10km radius) shall be incorporated. Land use details of the study area

Refer chapter 2

1.Geological features and Geo-hydrological status of the study area shall be included






2. Details of Drainage of the project upto 5km radius of study area. If the site is within 1 km radius of any major river, peak and lean season river discharge as well as flood occurrence frequency based on peak rainfall data of the past 30 years. Details of Flood Level of the project site and maximum Flood Level of the river shall also be provided. (mega green field projects)

Refer section 3.4 of chapter 3 of the EIA report.

3. Status of acquisition of land. If acquisition is not complete, stage of the acquisition process and expected time of complete possession of the land.

The project site is situated on the land owned by IOCL

4. R&R details in respect of land in line with state Government policy

NA

5. Forest and wildlife related issues (if applicable):

i) Permission and approval for the use of forest land (forestry clearance), if any, and recommendations of the State Forest Department.(if applicable)

NA

(ii) Status of Application submitted for obtaining the stage I forestry clearance along with latest status shall be submitted.

NA

(iii) The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals, the project proponent shall submit the map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden-thereon.

Nil within 10 km study area

iv) Wildlife Conservation Plan duly authenticated by the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State Government for conservation of Schedule I fauna, if any exists in the study area.

NA





(vi) Copy of application submitted for clearance under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, to the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife.

NA

6. Environmental Status

(i) Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and site-specific micro- meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall.

Refer chapter 3 of the EIA report.

(ii) AAQ data (except monsoon) at 8 locations for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX, CO and other parameters relevant to the project shall be collected. The monitoring stations shall be based CPCB guidelines and take into account the pre-dominant wind direction, population zone and sensitive receptors including reserved forests.

Refer Section 3.5 of chapter 3 of the EIA report.

iii) Raw data of all AAQ measurement for 12 weeks of all stations as per frequency given in the NAQQM Notification of Nov. 2009 along with - min., max., average and 98% values for each of the AAQ parameters from data of all AAQ stations should be provided as an annexure to the EIA Report.

Refer chapter 3

(iv) Surface water quality of nearby River (100m upstream and downstream of discharge point) and other surface drains at eight locations as per CPCB/MoEF&CC guidelines.

Refer section 3.6.2 of chapter 3

v) Whether the site falls near to polluted stretch of river identified by the CPCB/MoEF&CC, if yes give details.

No

vi) Ground water monitoring at minimum at 8 locations shall be included.


(vii) Noise levels monitoring at 8 locations within the study area.

Refer section 3.7 of chapter 3

(viii) Soil Characteristic as per CPCB guidelines






(ix) Traffic study of the area, type of vehicles, frequency of vehicles for transportation of materials, additional traffic due to proposed project, parking arrangement etc.


(x) Detailed description of flora and fauna (terrestrial and aquatic) existing in the study area shall be given with special reference to rare, endemic and endangered species. If Schedule I fauna are found within the study area, a Wildlife Conservation Plan shall be prepared and furnished.


xi) Socio-economic status of the study area.


7. Impact and Environment Management Plan

(i) Assessment of ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features. In case the project is located on a hilly terrain, the AQIP Modelling shall be done using inputs of the specific terrain characteristics for determining the potential impacts of the project on the AAQ. Cumulative impact of all sources of emissions (including transportation) on the AAQ of the area shall be assessed. Details of the model used and the input data used for modelling shall also be provided. The air quality contours shall be plotted on a location map showing the location of project site, habitation nearby, sensitive receptors, if any.

Refer chapter 3 of the EIA report

(ii) Water Quality modelling - in case of discharge in water body

As part of additional facility effluent will be generated. It is considered that existing ETP will be adequate to handle this additional amount. Thus the impact on water environment is insignificant.





(iii) Impact of the transport of the raw materials and end products on the surrounding environment shall be assessed and provided. In this regard, options for transport of raw materials and finished products and wastes (large quantities) by rail or rail-cum road transport or convey-or-cum rail transport shall be examined.

The major part of transportation of raw products and manufactured products is done by pipeline. Hence there are no chances of traffic congestion within and outside the Refinery premises.

iv) A note on treatment of wastewater from different plant operations, extent recycled and reused for different purposes shall be included. Complete scheme of effluent treatment. Characteristics of untreated and treated effluent to meet the prescribed standards of discharge under E(P) Rules.

Refer chapter 3

(v) Details of stack emission and action plan for control of emissions to meet standards.


(vi) Measures for fugitive emission control

Refer chapter 9

vii) Details of hazardous waste generation and their storage, utilization and management. Copies of MOU regarding utilization of solid and hazardous waste in cement plant shall also be included. EMP shall include the concept of waste-minimization, recycle/reuse/recover techniques, Energy conservation, and natural resource conservation.

Refer chapter 4

(viii) Proper utilization of fly ash shall be ensured as per Fly Ash Notification, 2009. A detailed plan of action shall be provided.

Not applicable





(ix) Action plan for the green belt development plan in 33 % area i.e. land with not less than 1,500 trees per ha. Giving details of species, width of plantation, planning schedule etc. Shall be included. The green belt shall be around the project boundary and a scheme for greening of the roads used for the project shall also be incorporated.


(x) Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution control measures shall be included.

Refer chapter 9

xi) Action plan for post-project environmental monitoring shall be submitted.

Refer chapter 6

xii) Onsite and Offsite Disaster (natural and Man-made) Preparedness and Emergency Management Plan including Risk Assessment and damage control. Disaster management plan should be linked with District Disaster Management Plan.

Refer chapter 7 of the EIA report

8. Occupational health

(i) Plan and fund allocation to ensure the occupational health & safety of all contract and casual workers

Regularly body checkup will be done for all worker.

(ii) Details of exposure specific health status evaluation of worker. If the workers' health is being Evaluated by pre designed format, chest x rays, Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision testing (Far & Near vision, colour vision and any other ocular defect) ECG, during pre placement and periodical examinations give the details of the same. Details regarding last month analyzed data of above mentioned parameters as per age, sex, duration of exposure and department wise.

All workers are provided with suitable personal protective equipments (PPE). Regular safety and environmental awareness programmes are being conducting in the nearby villages to promote awareness of the local villages. health check programmes for the nearby villages is also being taken care





(iii) Details of existing Occupational & Safety Hazards. What are the exposure levels of hazards and whether they are within Permissible Exposure level (PEL). If these are not within PEL, what measures the company has adopted to keep them within PEL so that health of the workers can be preserved,

All workers are provided with suitable personal protective equipments (PPE). The air & noise levels are regularly monitored and they are within permissible limits (Refer Chapter 3) The workers working in high noise level generating area shall undergo audiometric test once in a six months.

Proper designing of building, work area, good ventilation, good exhaust system & air circulation. To relieve them from thermal stress, provision of relaxation facilities. Isolation to specific areas, Rotation of workers/shifts to avoid continuous exposure, Enforcement & encouragement to use PPE

(iv) Annual report of health status of workers with special reference to Occupational Health and Safety.

The health check ups will carried out periodically and medical records of all employees shall be maintained separately. The medical check up will include Chest X-Ray, Audiometry, Spirometry,

Near vision, color vision and any other ocular defect). Urine (Routine and Microscopic), Complete Physical examination, Fatigue, Backache, Muco Skeletal disorders, (MSD), major & minor joint pains will be examined and given appropriate remedy/treatment.

9. Corporate Environment Policy

(i) Does the company have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by its Board of Directors? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA report.

Refer chapter 1





ii) Does the Environment Policy prescribe for standard operating process / procedures to bring into focus any infringement / deviation / violation of the environmental or forest norms / conditions? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA.

Not applicable

iii) What is the hierarchical system or Administrative order of the company to deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the environmental clearance conditions? Details of this system may be given


iv) Does the company have system of reporting of non- compliances / violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the company and / or shareholders or stakeholders at large? This reporting mechanism shall be detailed in the EIA report

Refer chapter 6

10. Details regarding infrastructure facilities such as sanitation, fuel, restroom etc. to be provided to the labour force during construction as well as to the casual workers including truck drivers during operation phase

Proper infrastructure facilities will be provided.

11. Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC)

Adequate funds (at least 2.5 % of the project cost) shall be earmarked towards the Enterprise Social Commitment based on Public Hearing issues and item-wise details along with time bound action plan shall be included. Socio-economic development activities need to be elaborated upon.

Refer chapter 9





12. Any litigation pending against the project and/or any direction/order passed by any Court of Law against the project, if so, details thereof shall also be included. Has the unit received any notice under the Section 5 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 or relevant Sections of Air and Water Acts? If so, details thereof and compliance/ATR to the notice(s) and present status of the case.

Nil

13. A tabular chart with index for point wise compliance of above TOR.

Provided

B. Specific ToR

1 Details on requirement of raw material(naphtha /gas feedstock) , its source of supply and storage at the plant

Refer chapter 2

2 Complete process flow diagram for all products with materials balance

Refer chapter 2

3 Brief description of equipment for various process

Refer chapter 2

4 Details of proposed source –specific pollution control schemes and equipment to meet the national standards

Refer chapter 4

5 Details on VOC emission control system from vents , stacks , fugitive emission and flare management etc.

Refer chapter 4

6 Details on proposed LDAR protocol

7 Ambient air quality should include hydrocarbon (methane and non methane ),VOC and VCM (if applicable)

Refer chapter 3

8 Action plan to meet the standard prescribed under EPA for petrochemical complex

Refer chapter 4

9 Risk assessment and disaster management plan

Refer chapter 7

a. Identification of hazards Refer chapter 7

b. Consequence analysis Refer chapter 7

c. Measures for mitigation of risk Refer chapter 7

c Additional ToR





1. Public hearing is exempted under para 7(ii) of EIA notification ,2006

Noted

2. Baseline data to be collected from December ,2016 to February ,2017

Refer chapter 3

3. Green belt 10 m wide around the periphery

Refer chapter 9

4. A separate chapter on status of compliance of environment conditions granted by Centre to be provided. As per circular dated 30th may ,2012 issued by MoEF ,a certified report by RO ,MoEF on status compliance of conditions on existing unit to be provided in EIA –EMP report

Refer Annexure -I





CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND:

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) is India's largest Public Sector , GOI Undertaking and

having largest revenue generation and is one of the five Maharatna status companies of

India, apart from Coal India Limited, NTPC Limited, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and

Steel Authority of India Limited. It is the highest ranked Indian company and the world's 168

th largest public corporation in the prestigious Fortune 'Global 500' listing. It is also the 20th

largest petroleum company in the world. Beginning in 1959 as Indian Oil Company Ltd.,

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. Was formed in 1964 with the merger of Indian Refineries Ltd.

(Estd. 1958). Indian Oil and its subsidiaries account for 49% petroleum products market

share, 31% share in refining capacity and 67% downstream sector pipelines capacity in India.

Panipat refinery, a unit of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) operates a 15.0 Million

Metric Tons Per Annum (MMTPA) oil refinery at Panipat in Haryana. The refinery was

commissioned in 1997-98 and started off with a crude oil processing capacity of 6.0 MMTPA

(PR- Panipat Refinery). The refinery capacity was raised to 12.0 MMTPA with the addition of

another crude unit and a full conversion hydrocracker as the secondary processing unit and

Delayed Coker unit for bottom processing (PREP- Panipat Refinery Expansion Project).

Through progressive revamps and addition of process units the refining capacity has been

brought to the present operating capacity of 15.0 MMTPA (PRAEP- Panipat Refinery

Additional Expansion Project).

IOCL is currently planning expansions of its production capacities for Naphtha Cracker Unit

(NCU), Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Polypropylene

(PP) Unit.

Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) has granted environmental clearance to Existing

Panipat refinery vide letter no. J-11011/153/2004-IA II(I) dated 4th January 2005.

Expansion of the Naphtha Cracker Unit including associated units from the current 800 KTA

to 947 KTA ethylene (including ethylene from OSBL recycle streams). Downstream of NCU,

associated units, MEG unit and polymer plants exist. Part of this expansion is to consider

additional feed from an ethane/ethylene recovery unit. This will attract Environmental





Clearance under EIA notification 2006. In this regard, M/s ABC Techno Labs India Private

Limited (ABC Techno Labs), NABET Accredited Environmental Consultant Organization, has

been engaged by M/s Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) to carry out Environmental Impact

Assessment studies for the proposed project at Panipat Refinery.

1.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT:

India, with a population exceeding 1.2 billion, and a large and steadily growing middle class

with rising disposable income, is forecast to be among the world's five largest consumer

markets by 2025. Polymer consumption is closely linked to GDP growth and India is the

major economy with the second-fastest growth rate after China. In the competitive scenario

of petrochemical business, profitability of petrochemical complex depends on cost of

production of olefins. It is observed that cost of production of olefins decrease with increase

in capacity. It appears from the market study, that Domestic demand is expected to grow

leading to substantial gap in supply/demand. In view of the above, IOCL is seizing the

opportunity of NCU, MEG, HDPE and PP revamp at present for production of additional

olefins to penetrate the deficit market for improving margin.

1.3 NEED FOR EIA

As per EIA Notification S.O. No 1533 issued on 14th September, 2006 and its subsequent

amendments, the proposed expansions of the production capacities for Naphtha Cracker

Unit (NCU), Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and

Polypropylene (PP) Unit and Setting up Catalyst Manufacturing Unit at Panipat Naphtha

Cracker, falls under Schedule 5(c): Petro-chemical complexes (industries based on

processing of petroleum fractions & natural gas and/or reforming to aromatics). Hence, this

project requires Environmental Clearance from Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF)

through Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC)

1.4 STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT

The objective of the study is to carry out EIA for the proposed project to meet the

environmental compliances laid down by the MoEF&CC, Government of India. The scope of

study would be as per the EIA guidelines outlined by MoEF&CC. This EIA for proposed

project deals with detailed studies for various environmental components viz. air, noise,





water, land, biological and socio-economic environment for study period. For Rapid EIA

studies, an area covering 10 km radial distance from proposed site will be identified as the

study area (impact zone). During the EIA study, the applicable legal, policy and institutional

frameworks will also be addressed. Additionally, the environmental standards pertaining to

air quality, water quality, noise emission and sewage/effluent discharge will be considered

for selection of appropriate mitigation measures to maintain the assimilative capacity of

environment. In a nutshell, such standards will be used as a control mechanism to limit the

possible impacts to environment.

The EIA report for the proposed expansions of the production capacities for Naphtha

Cracker Unit (NCU), Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and

Polypropylene (PP) Unit at Panipat Refinery by IOCL, has been prepared based on the Terms

of Reference approved during 17th Meeting of Expert Appraisal Committee held on 26th to

29th December, 2016 for the proposed project at Panipat refinery. The EIA report has been

presented in order to group the environmental parameters under physical, biological,

demographic & socio-economic environments, anticipated impacts and mitigation

measures. The EIA report has been prepared as contents given in EIA Notification 2006 and

subsequent amendments. The structure of EIA Report is as given below:

Compliance of TOR

Executive Summary

Given in the beginning of the report, the summary of the Environmental Impact Assessment.

Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter provides background information, brief location settings of the area. The terms

of reference for preparation of EIA/ EMP and structure of EIA report have also been

described in this chapter.

Chapter 2: Description of the Project

This chapter deals project details, project layout, design details, operating parameters,

power requirements, water requirement and sources pollution and it management, cost of





proposed project, etc.

Chapter 3: Description of the Environment

This chapter presents existing environmental status of the 10km radius study area around

the proposed project including topography, geological, drainage pattern, water

environment, climate & meteorology, ambient air quality, noise levels, flora & fauna, socio-

economic, etc.

Chapter 4: Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures

This chapter describes the anticipated impact on the environment and mitigation measures

for proposed project, assessment of anticipated Environmental Impacts. It gives the details

of the impact on the baseline parameters, both during the construction and operational

phases and suggests the mitigation measures to be implemented by the IOCL.

Chapter 5: Analysis of Alternatives

This chapter examines alternative means for the proposed project.

Chapter 6: Environmental Monitoring Plan

This chapter describes Environmental Monitoring Plan for the proposed project during

construction and operation phases.

Chapter 7: Additional Studies (Risk Analysis and Disaster Management Plan)

The Chapter spells out hazard identification, risk analysis and disaster management plan for

an unlikely event of emergency at Panipat Plant.

Chapter 8: Project Benefits

This chapter includes the benefits in terms of improvement in physical infrastructure, social

infrastructure, employment potential, etc.

Chapter 9: Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

This chapter describes environmental management plan to mitigate adverse environmental

impacts and to strengthen beneficial impacts.

Chapter 10: Disclosure of Consultant engaged

This chapter comprises the name of consultants engaged with their brief resume and nature





of consultancy rendered

1.5 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, LEGISLATION & REGULATORY

FRAMEWORK

The environmental laws and regulations of India relevant to the proposed project at

,Panipat District, Haryana, are listed and commented upon below.

1.5.1. Legislation & Regulations

Environmental protection and improvement were explicitly incorporated into the

Constitution of India by the 42 Amendment Act (1976) which added Article 48 A to the

directive principles of State policy and declares that “the State shall endeavour to protect

and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wild life for the country”.

Article 51 A (g) on “Fundamental Duties” imposed a similar responsibility on every citizen to

protect and improve natural environment. The Directive Principles of State Policy, an

integral and significant element of India's democratic set-up, also contains a specific

provision enunciating the State's commitment for protecting the environment. Article 253

of the Constitution empowers Parliament to make laws implementing international

obligations of the country. The constitutional provisions have provided for local

management of resources and are implemented through environmental protection laws of

the Country.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) constituted in 1985 is

the nodal agency at the Central level of planning, promoting and coordinating the

environmental programmes, apart from policy formulation. A number of enforcement

agencies assist the MoEFCC in executing the assigned responsibilities. The responsibilities

for industrial pollution prevention and control are primarily executed by the Central

Pollution Control Board (CPCB) at the Central level, which is a statutory authority, attached

to the MoEFCC. The State Departments of Environment and State Pollution Control Boards

(SPCBs) are the designated agencies to perform these functions at the State level.

The constitutional provisions are backed by a number of laws – acts, rules, and notifications.

The legislative framework is broadly contained in the umbrella Environment Protection Act,





1986; the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974; the Water Cess Act, 1977;

and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. The law in respect of

management of forests and biodiversity is contained in the Indian Forest Act, 1927; the

Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980; the Wild Life (Protection)Act, 1972; and the Biodiversity

Act, 2002. There are several other enactments, which complement the provisions of these

basic enactments.

The environmental acts generally describe powers and functions of the institutional

framework along with some general guidelines. However, rules describe limits and

standards. Thus, most of the important parameters were derived from the set of Rules

framed in line with the Acts. A framework may be developed from these basic parameters,

based on which the status of environment of an institutional campus may be captured.

A. Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 was introduced as an umbrella legislation that

provides a holistic framework for the protection and improvement to the environment. In

terms of responsibilities, the Act and the associated Rules requires for obtaining

environmental clearances for specific types of new / expansion projects (addressed under

Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 1994) and for submission of an

environmental statement to the State Pollution Control Board annually.

B. Wild Life Protection Act, 1972

The Act provides for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants; and for matters

connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. For example, the collection of corals

either dead or alive is strictly prohibited except for scientific research by identified

institutions.

C. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981

The objective of this Act is to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air

pollution. Decisions were taken at the United Nations Conference on the Human

Environment held in Stockholm in June 1972, in which India participated, to take

appropriate steps for the preservation of the natural resources of the earth which, among

other things, includes the preservation of the quality of air and control of air pollution.





The SPCB is empowered to set air quality standards and monitor and prosecute offenders

under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

Table 1.1: National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Pollutant Unit Time weighted

Average

Sensitive

area

Industrial, Residential,

Rural and Other Areas

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) μg/m3 Annual *

24 hours**

20

80

50

80

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) μg/m3 Annual *

24 hours**

30

80

40

80

Particular Matter size less

than 10µm (PM10)

μg/m3 Annual *

24 hours**

60

100

60

100

Particular Matter size less

than 2.5 µm (PM2.5)

μg/m3 Annual *

24 hours**

40

60

40

60

Lead (Pb) μg/m3 Annual *

24 hours**

0.50

1.00

0.50

1.00

Carbon Monoxide (CO) μg/m3 8 hours**

1 hour**

02

04

02

04

Ozone (O3) μg/m3 8 hours**

1 hour**

100

180

100

180

Ammonia (NH3) μg/m3 Annual *

24 hours**

100

400

100

400

Benzene (C6H6) μg/m3 Annual * 05 05

Benzo (α) pyrene

(particulate phase only) –

(BaP)

μg/m3 Annual *

01 01

Arsenic (As) μg/m3 Annual * 06 06





Nickel (Ni) μg/m3 Annual * 20 20

D. Water (Prevention and Control Of Pollution) Act 1974

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 resulted in the establishment of the

Central and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) whose responsibilities include managing

water quality and effluent standards, as well as monitoring water quality, prosecuting

offenders and issuing licenses for construction and operation of certain facilities.

E. Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000

The Union Government has laid down statutory norms to regulate and control noise levels

to prevent their adverse effects on human health and the psychological well being of the

people. The rules titled Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 have come into

force at February 14, 2000. Under the new regulation, different areas and zones are to be

identified as industrial, commercial, and residential or silence areas and any one exceeding

the specified noise level would be liable for action. As the project requires considerable

construction activities and movement of construction material, this is applicable to the

project. Noise standards are prescribed for automobiles, domestic appliances and

construction equipments at the manufacturing stage.

Ambient Noise level standards have been notified by the MoEFCC vide Gazette Notification

dated 26th December 1989 and also in the Schedule III of the Environmental (Protection)

Rules 1986. It is based on the ‘A’ weighted equivalent noise level (Leq).

Table1.2: National Ambient Noise Standards

Category of Zones Leq in dB(A)

Day * Night +

Industrial 75 70

Commercial 65 55

Residential 55 45

Silence Zone ** 50 40

* Day Time is from 6.00 AM and 10.00 PM. +Note –2 :Night Time is reckoned between 10.00 PM and 6.00 AM

** Silence Zone is defined as an area up to 100 m around premises of Hospitals, Educational Institutions and Courts. Use of vehicle horn, loudspeaker and bursting of crackers is banned in these zones.

Note: Mixed categories of areas be declared as one of the four above mentioned categories by the competent Authority and the corresponding standards shall apply





Source: Central Pollution Control Board

F. Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

The Act pertains to diversion of forestland and felling of roadside plantation. Depending on

the size of the tract to be cleared, clearances are to be obtained. Restrictions and clearance

procedures proposed in the Forest (Conservation) Act apply to the natural forest areas, even

in case the protected/designated forest area does not have any vegetation.

G. The Land Acquisition Act (LA) Of 1894 Amended In 1985

This Act enables the State to acquire private land for public purpose and has provisions for

acquisition for industrial purposes. The Act ensures that no person is deprived of land

except under law and entitles affected persons (landowner, tenant or licensee) to a hearing

before acquisition, with due and adequate compensation made thereafter.

Only land owners, tenants and licensees are possible compensation recipients. The landless,

agricultural and non-agricultural labourers, artisans, forest produce collectors are excluded.

The Act deals with cash compensation and provides several methods of valuing

compensation. Several States are using negotiations as a means to fix compensation and

acquire land. Grievance/ Redressal mechanisms are also in place and affected persons may

seek the intervention of the High Court and Supreme Court.

H. Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rule, 1959

According to this Act, area within radii of 100 m and 300 m from the “protected property”

are designated as “protected area” and “controlled area” respectively. No development

activity (including mining operations and construction) is permitted in the “protected area”

and development activities likely to damage the protected property are not permitted in the

“controlled area” without prior permission of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) if the

site/remains /monuments are protected by ASI or the State Department of Archaeology.

I. The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance 1971

The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable

utilization of wetlands i.e. to stem the progressive encroachment on and loss of wetlands

now and in the future, recognizing the fundamental ecological functions of wetlands and

their economic, cultural, scientific and recreational value.





J. Maximum Permissible Emission Concentrations

The maximum permissible limits for source emission, as per ‘EPA Notification’ are presented

hereunder

S.No. Parameter Standard (Concentration not to exceed in mg/Nm3)

1 Particulate Matter (PM) 150

2 Total Fluoride 25

3 Asbestos 4 Fibres/cc and dust should not be more than 2mg/Nm3

4 Mercury 0.2

5 Chlorine 15

6 HCL vapour and mist 35

7 Sulphuric acid mist 50

8 Carbon Monoxide 1% max. (v/v)

9 Lead g/Nm3

K. Specification of Diesel Fuel for Emission Related Parameters as Per EPA Rules, 1986

S.No. Characteristics Requirement Method of Test (Ref: IS-1448)

1 Density at 15, Kg/m3 820 to 880

2 Cetane Number ,Min 45

3 Distillation 85 percent by volume recovery at oC Max 95 percent

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4 Sulphur, percent by mass* 0.50

* (i) 0.50 percent by mass by 1st April 1996 in four metros and Taj Trapezium;

(ii) 0.25 percent by mass by 1st October 1996 in Taj Trapezium;

(iii) 0.25 percent by mass by 1st April 1996 throughout the country.

Note:

Above specifications apply to HSD only

1.5.2 Competent Regulatory Agencies

Local Administration Authority:





Local Administration authorities (who will be recipients of finances) will have to certify that

they are abiding by the law they are entrusted to protect and administer. In case of other

borrowers, clearances specified in the Acts would have to be obtained before sanctions.

State Pollution Control Board:

The activities that would cause air emissions and/or effluent discharges and/or hazardous

waste disposal needs to be reported to the SPCB and relevant consents/NOC/authorization

is required to be obtained. SPCB is also mandated to monitor the implementation of

consent conditions on a regular basis.

Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change/ State level Environment Impact

Assessment Authority

As per the provisions under EIA Notification, 2006 and subsequent amendments, the

MoEFCC and state environment ministry are responsible for granting environmental

clearance to projects depending on the type and magnitude of capital investments. These

agencies are also mandated to monitor the implementation of clearance conditions on a

regular basis.

1.5.3 . Rules and Regulations

a. Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules (Amendment), 2000

Central Government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Manufacture,

Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989, namely the Manufacture, Storage

and Import of Hazardous Chemical (Amendment) Rules, 2000.These rules aim at providing

control for the generation, storage and Import of hazardous chemicals. According to these

rules, the user of hazardous chemicals has to ensure the following and dispose the

hazardous waste strictly as mentioned in the rules/guidelines; Identify the potential hazards

of the chemicals and to take adequate steps for the prevention and control of such hazards.

Develop or provide information about the chemical in the form of safety data sheet and

Label the specified information on container of hazardous chemical and Chlorine used for

disinfection of water is categorized as hazardous chemical as according to these rules and

usage of Chlorine in excess of 10 tons per year attracts the provisions of these rules.

b) Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2008





This law addresses handling of hazardous substances that fall under specified schedules.

c) Municipal Solid waste (Management & Handling) Rules 2000

This notification by Ministry of Environment and Forest lays down the methods of handling

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and its scientific disposal. It bans incineration of MSW

CHAPTER 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 INTRODUCTION:

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) intends to expand the Naphtha Cracker Unit including

associated units from the current 800 KTA ethylene @ 8000 hr/yr to 947 KTA ethylene

(including ethylene from OSBL recycle streams). Downstream of NCU, associated units, MEG

unit and polymer plants exist. The petrochemical complex consists of the following existing

plants & related utilities which are in operation.

Naphtha Cracker Unit (NCU) including associated units

High Density Polyethylene ( HDPE) Unit

Swing (LLDPE/HDPE) Unit

Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) Unit

Polypropylene (PP) Unit

Utilities including Captive Power Plant

IOCL also intends to setup a Catalyst plant for production of FCC (Fluidized Catalytic Cracker)

additives and hydro-treating (DHDS/DHDT) Diesel Hydro De-Sulfurisation/ Diesel Hydro

Treater catalyst which will be situated in current PNC complex.

2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS:

Table no.2.1: Environmental Settings

S.no. Particulars Details

1. Latitude 29° 28‘30.46"N

2. Longitude 76°52’18.90"E

3. Site Elevation above MSL 242 m





4. Topography The project influenced study area is mostly plain terrain .

5. Present land use at the site Industrial use

6. Nearest highway NH 1 : 10 KM (approx)

7. Nearest railway station Panipat Railway station–23 km (approx)

8. Nearest airport Indira Gandhi International Airport-140 km (approx)

9. Nearest town / city Panipat – 23 km(approx)

10. Hills / valleys Nil in 5 Km radius

11. Archaeologically important places Nil in 5 Km radius

12. National parks / Wildlife Sanctuaries Nil in 5 Km radius

13. Reserved / Protected Forests Nil in 5 Km radius

14. Seismicity Seismic zone-IV

15. Defense Installations Nil in 5 Km radius

2.3 LOCATION OF PROJECT:

The location of the project on Google satellite image and surrounding area is shown in

Figure 2.1. IOCL Panipat Naphtha cracker is located at Panipat District in Haryana, India.

Latitude: 29°28'30.46"N

Longitude: 76°52'28.69"E



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Figure 2.1: Google Imagery of the Project Site




Figure 2.2: Location Map of Project Site




Figure 2.3: Master layout Catalyst Manufacturing Unit

Environmental Impact Assessment Report for expansion of the production capacities for Naphtha Cracker


and setting up catalyst manufacturing unit at the Panipat Naphtha Cracker

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2.4 LAND USE DETAILS:

The expansion, revamping of the units in Panipat Naphtha Cracker will have no impact on

land use in the study area, as land for construction of proposed plant is already available

within the existing Panipat Naphtha Cracker Complex. The project will be put up in the

existing land area of 800 Ha and no new land is required.

Table no. 2.2: Land use break up

Sr.no. Land use Area

(m2)

Percentage

(%)

1. Pet coke area 4,00,000 10.50

2. Naphtha Cracker Unit 21,10,000 55.38

3. Green belt area 13,00,000 34.12

Total 38,10,000 100

2.5 PROCESS DESCRIPTION:

2.5.1 Naphtha Cracker Unit:

Naphtha Cracker Unit is the mother unit of the entire complex .The associated units with

NCU at Panipat is C4 hydrogenation, Pyrolysis gasoline hydrogenation unit, Butadiene

extraction unit and Benzene extraction unit. In NCU, low aromatic naphtha cracks into

lighter hydrocarbons in cracking heaters, which are then individually separated by

fractionation to produce mainly polymer grade ethylene and polymer grade propylene. It

also produces hydrogen, methane off gasses ,pyrolysis fuel oil and other products like raw

mix C4 ,raw pyrolysis gasoline that are further processed in Associated Units . Ethane and

propane, produced in the process, are recycled back to cracking heaters.

Naphtha feed is received from storage tanks outside battery limits, filtered and mixed with

hydrogenated C4, C5 and C6 recycle streams, prior to being sent to the liquid cracking

heaters. All the SRT heaters operate using fuel gas only. The primary fuel gas is methane rich

off gas produced in the naphtha cracker unit. Make-up/ back-up fuel is C3/C4 LPG supplied

from adjacent refinery or RLNG vapor.

In the Gasoline Fractionator, the cracked effluent gases are further cooled, pyrolysis fuel oil





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(PFO) is separated as a bottoms product, a side stream product-pyrolysis gas oil (PGO) is

withdrawn from the

Fractionator, gasoline and lighter materials are taken as an overhead vapor. Pyrolysis fuel oil

product is mixed with heavy C9+ cut from the return tower of the Pyrolysis Gasoline

Hydrogenation unit and is cooled prior to being sent to OSBL storage. A side stream product

withdrawn from the Fractionator is sent to the PGO Stripper where it is steam stabilized .A

portion of the stabilized PGO is filtered and used as purge oil for instruments, the rest is

blended with fuel oil and cooled before being sent to OSBL storage.

Overhead vapor from the Gasoline Fractionator is cooled and partially condensed in the

Quench Tower. The overhead vapor from the Quench Tower is sent to the Charge Gas

Compressor. Recycle streams from downstream swing PE plant, HDPE plant and PP plant

and off spec ethylene vapors from HP ethylene storage as well as internal recycle streams of

the naphtha cracker are also reprocessed in the Charge Gas Compressor system. The quench

tower overhead vapors are compressed in a five-stage centrifugal compressor with

interstage cooling and is dried in a two bed molecular sieve drying system .The dry charge

gas is progressively chilled against the process and propylene and ethylene refrigeration.

The condensed liquids from the charge gas chilling train along with the vent gas from

ethylene fractionation and propylene fractionation, and light gas recycle from PP plant are

sent to the appropriate feed locations of the demethanizer. Here, the residual gas is

hydrogen of approximately 75 mol% purity. The hydrogen rich stream is further upgraded to

95+ mol% purity in an adiabatic heat exchange system. The raw hydrogen generated is used

in the two primary processing steps:

Methanation of CO in hydrogen to methane and water, as CO is a catalyst poison and in

Drying of hydrogen; required for the hydrogenation reactors water is a poison to these

catalysts. Provision for reprocessing off spec ethylene is also provided in the demethanizer.

Reflux to this tower is provided by an open loop refrigeration system which utilizes a motor

driven centrifugal compressor.

The demethanizer bottoms product feeds the deethanizer which also processes FCC dry gas

C2s and FCC C3 streams received from Panipat refinery. Acetylene is removed from the net





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deethanizer overhead product by selective hydrogenation to ethylene and ethane, which is

sent to Ethylene Fractionator. The ethylene products handled are: One stream is chilled and

delivered to low pressure OSBL cryogenic storage.MP ethylene, HP Ethylene & Ethane.

The purpose of the depropaniser is to make a sharp separation between C3 components

and heavier components in the Deethanizer bottoms and condensate stripper bottoms.

Methyl acetylene and propadiene contained in the deprpopanizer overhead are removed by

selective hydrogenation to Propylene and Propane in a single bed reactor. The net C3

product is sent to Propylene Fractionator where Polymer grade propylene is the distillate

with bottom product containing primarily Propane.

The bottom product from the depropanizer flows to the debutanizer where the C4s product

is separated. The debutanizer net overhead product, consisting of mixed C4s is pumped to

the butadiene extraction unit, C4 hydrogenation unit , or to OSBL storage for further

processing. The bottom product is combined with gasoline from Gasoline stripper bottom to

make up the total raw pyrolysis gasoline product and is sent to the Pyrolysis gasoline

hydrogenation unit.

Butadiene extraction unit recovers 1,3 butadiene from the raw mixed C4 stream produced

in the NCU. BD raffinate is sent to hydrogenation unit.

C4 hydrogenation unit is designed to fully hydrogenate Butadiene raffinate in normal

operation. Hydrogenated C4s is recycled to the NCU cracking heaters. In alternate

operation, when BDEU is not operating, C4HU will process raw C4 mix. Butadiene and a

portion of Butenes are hydrogenated in this mode of the operation.

Pyrolysis Gasoline Hydrogenation Unit processes raw pyrolysis gasoline from NCU in a two

stage hydrotreating unit to produce C6-C8 heart cut that is sent to Benzene extraction Unit

for benzene recovery, a fully hydrogenated C5 cut that is recycled to the cracking heaters

and a partially hydrogenated C9+ product.

PROPOSED MODIFICATION:

Panipat Refinery Delayed Coker unit (DCU) and Fluidized Catalytic Cracking (FCC) units off

gases are presently routed to Refinery Fuel gas , contain useful Ethylene, Ethane, Propylene





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& Propane which can be recovered and sent to Naphtha cracker unit .In this project,

integration of ERU (ethylene recovery unit) with the existing system will take place and by

this cracker capacity will be augmented. To support this capacity enhancement,

modifications / additions in exchangers, pumps, vessels, column internals is being done. One

furnace will be added in this project.

2.5.2 Mono Ethyl Glycol Unit:

IOCL has installed a MEG unit at Panipat Naphtha Cracker Complex, having a capacity to

produce 300KTA fiber grade MEG. DEG and TEG are also produced from the unit.

In the process ethylene is partially oxidized by oxygen in the presence of silver catalyst to

make ethylene oxide (EO) in an exothermic reaction. The EO produced in the reactor is

recovered by lean cycle water from reactor affluent stream in high pressure scrubber

column and then it is again separated from rich cycle water by steam stripping in stripper.

Then EO rich gaseous stream is absorbed with recycle water in low pressure reabsorber.

Then 10 wt. % EO is hydrolyzed in glycol reactor at an elevated temperature and pressure by

adiabatic, non-catalytic reaction to form MEG, DEG and TEG. So formed dilute glycol is

concentrated in series of seven forward feed evaporators to form Crude glycol and then

distilled in MEG, DEG and TEG column respectively to produce fiber grade MEG as products

and DEG, TEG and HG as byProducts.

Proposed Modification:

Modifications proposed are based on a review of plant hydraulic load data, as-built

equipment efficiency, preliminary process calculations and computer simulations performed

by SD. To achieve the mentioned capacities, several equipments shall undergo some

modifications; although no modifications have been envisaged in major equipments like

recycle gas compressor and EO reactors. Some new equipments shall be added to the unit

to cater to higher load. Few of the new equipments envisaged are:

Additional Oxygen filters – To cater to higher oxygen flow rate.

An ethylene recovery unit – To minimize ethylene loss from argon purge from cycle





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gas flow.

Regenerator trim condenser – To achieve design outlet temperature of 60 Deg.C

Cycle Water Exchanger – To avoid leakage

Cycle Water Chiller – For better absorption of EO in cycle water in the scrubber

2.5.3 High Density Polyethylene Unit (HDPE) :

IOCL has installed a HDPE unit at Panipat Naphtha Cracker Complex based on M/s Lyondell

Basell’s Hostalen technology, having a capacity to produce 300,000 MTPA HDPE.

HDPE is produced by continuous polymerization of monomer (Ethylene sourced from

Naphtha Cracker unit) and co-monomer (Butene) in presence of catalyst, co-catalyst and

solvent in reactors. After polymerization, the solvent is separated from the polymer by

decanters. The solvent is sent to recovery section, wherein wax generated during

polymerisation is separated from solvent and solvent is recycled back to process. The

polymer separated in the decanters is dried in Drying section and then sent to Extrusion

section. The polymer is extruded in Extruder along with additives for stabilization of

polymer. The polymer is stored and homogenized in silos and then sent for bagging and

packaging. Proposed Modification: To achieve the mentioned capacities and to cater for

higher load, several equipments shall undergo modifications and some new equipment shall

also be added to the unit. Few of the equipments wherein addition/modification are

envisaged: 1) Flash vessel 2) Dryer 3) Evaporator 4) Distillation Vessel Polypropylene Unit

2.5.4 Polypropylene unit (pp):

IOCL Panipat refinery & petrochemicals complex is operating two trains of PP unit (2 x

300,000 MTPA) based on M/s Lyondell Basell’s Spheripol technology. PP is produced by

continuous polymerization of monomer (Propylene sourced from Naphtha Cracker Unit) and

co-monomer (Ethylene) in presence of catalyst, co-catalyst and selectivity control agent in

reactors. After polymerization, the unconverted monomer is separated from polymer in

recovery section and is recycled back to process. The polymer separated in the recovery

section is dried in Drying section and then sent to Extrusion section. The polymer is extruded

in Extruder along with additives for stabilization of polymer. The polymer is stored and





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homogenized in silos and then sent for bagging and packaging. Proposed Modification: To

achieve the mentioned capacities and to cater for higher load, several equipments shall be

added/modified. Few of the equipments wherein addition/modification are envisaged:

1) Recycle gas compressor

2) Loop reactor coolers and pumps

3) Teal pump

4) Water/organic separator

2.5.5 Catalyst Manufacturing Unit:

The plant is designed for manufacturing Fixed bed and Fluidized bed type catalyst systems

used for refinery application. The plant shall be configured to manufacture 500 MTPA of

ZSM-5 FCC catalyst additive and 1000 MTPA of DHDS/DHDT catalyst. This plant will also able

to produce other FCC additives like Residue Upgradation Additive, CO-combustion promoter

additive etc.

The plant shall also be designed to produce key ZSM-5 zeolite and gel alumina required for

the manufacture of ZSM-5 additive and alumina support for manufacture of DHDS/DHDT

catalyst & FCC additive/ catalyst. Other raw materials like fillers, silicates, hydrated alumina,

and acids required are to be directly sourced from market.

Table 2.3: Existing and Proposed unit capacities

Sr.no Plant Existing unit capacities(KTA)

Proposed increase of unit capacities (KTA)

Total (KTA)




4. PP (in terms of product ) 600 180 780





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Figure 2.4: Naphtha cracker unit flow chart

2.6 RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENT AND PRODUCTS:

Table no.2.4: Raw material requirement and products for Naphtha Cracker Unit

Sr.no. Unit Raw material Products

1. Naphtha Cracker Unit Naphtha from refinery Lower hydrocarbons mainly

Ethylene & Propylene

2. Mono-Ethylene Glycol Unit Ethylene Mainly Mono-Ethylene Glycol





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3. High Density Poly-Ethylene Unit Ethylene Different grades of HDPE

4. Polypropylene Unit Propylene Different grades of PP

Table no.2.5: Raw material requirement and products for Catalyst Manufacturing Unit

Sr.no. Raw material Products Capacity

1. ZSM-5 zeolite from Silica &

alumina

FCC additive (ZSM-5 additive) 500 MTPA

2. Alumina from Sodium Aluminate

and Aluminium Sulfate

DHDS/ DHDT catalyst 1000MTPA

2.7 WATER REQUIREMENT AND WASTE WATER GENERATION:

Water source is Munak Regulator on Western Yamuna Canal for Panipat Naphtha Cracker

Complex. Present water consumption is approx 43200 m3/day. Additional fresh water

requirement is 4443 m3/day.

Sr.no. Units Existing

(m3/day)

Proposed

(m3/day)

Total

(m3/day)

1. Naphtha Cracker Complex 43200 4386 47586

2. Catalyst Manufacture Unit 0 57 57

Total 43200 4443 47643

Any effluent or sewage from the proposed plants will be routed to the existing ETP of

Panipat Naphtha Cracker for treatment. It is considered that existing ETP will be adequate to

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2.8 POWER REQUIREMENT:

Power requirement for the proposed project is approximately 7.6 MW. The same will be

available from the existing Captive power plant (Capacity 235 MW, Present use@ 140 MW)

of Panipat Naphtha Cracker.

2.9 MAN POWER REQUIREMENT:

No additional manpower is envisaged for the expansion of existing units. However for

catalyst manufacturing Unit ( CMU ) around 15 Nos. additional manpower is considered.

2.10 WASTE MANAGEMENT:

2.10.1 Solid waste management:

The negligible solid waste generated will be handed over to the local body.

2.10.2 Industrial waste management:

Spent catalyst generated will be disposed-off as per provisions of Hazardous Waste

Management Rules.

Additional (marginal) sludge generated will be disposed-off as per the existing

practice being followed for sludge disposal in Panipat Naphtha Cracker unit.

2.11 PROJECT COST

The project cost for the proposed Industrial Park is estimated to be around Rs.1500 crores.





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CHAPTER 3 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

3.1 INTRODUCTION

Baseline Environmental Studies have been conducted to determine the existing status of

various Environmental attributes viz., Climate and Atmospheric conditions, Air, Water, Noise,

Soil, Hydro geological, Land use pattern, Ecological and Socio-Economical environment, prior

to setting up of the proposed project. This study would help to undertake corrective

mitigation measures for protection of the environment on account of any change deviation of

attributes due to activities of the proposed project.

3.2 SCOPE OF BASELINE STUDY

An area, covering a 10 km radial distance from the project site is considered as the study area

for the purpose of the baseline studies. Primary data on Water, Air, Land, Flora, Fauna &

Socio-Economic data were collected by a team of Engineers and Scientists. Secondary data

was collected from various Departments of State/Central Government Organizations, Semi-

Government and Public Sector Organizations. Table 3.1 gives various environmental

attributes considered for formulating environmental baseline and Table 3.2 gives the

frequency and monitoring methodology for various environmental attributes.

Table 3.1: Environmental Attributes

S. N Attribute Parameter Source of Data

1 Climatology & Meteorology

Wind Speed, Wind direction, Relative humidity, Rainfall and Temperature

Indian Meteorological Department and Site specific information

2 Water Quality

Physical and Chemical parameters

Monitored Data (Surface water – 2 locations and ground water - 7 locations)

3 Ambient Air Quality

PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, CO & TVOC

Monitored Data (8 locations)

4 Noise levels Noise levels in dB (A) Monitored Data (8 locations)





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5 Ecology

Existing terrestrial flora and fauna within the study area

Field survey and Secondary sources

6 Geology Geological history Secondary sources

7 Soil Soil types and samples analyzed for physical and chemical parameters.

Analysis of soil samples at seven locations

8 Socio-economic Aspects

Socio-Economic characteristics of the affected area

Based on field survey and data collected from secondary sources

9 Land Use Trend of land use change for different categories

Secondary data

Table 3.2: Frequency and Monitoring Methodology

Attributes Sampling Measurement

Method Remarks

Network Frequency

A. Meteorology

Wind Speed, Wind direction, Relative humidity, Rainfall and Temperature

Project site Continuous for 3 months

Weather monitor with data base

B. Air Environment

Particulate Matter (PM10)

Requisite locations in the project influence area

24 hourly-Twice a week for 3 months in Non- Monsoon season

Gravimetric (High- Volume with Cyclone)

As per CPCB standards under 18th November 2009 Notification for National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)

Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

Gravimetric (High- Volume with Cyclone)

Oxides of Sulphur (SO2)

EPA Modified West & Gaeke method

Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)

Arsenite Modified Jacob & Hochheiser

Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC)

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Carbon Monoxide

Gas Analyzer (NDIR)

C. Noise

Hourly equivalent noise levels


Once Instrument : Sound level meter

IS: 4954 1968

D. Water

Parameters for water quality: pH, temp, turbidity, Total hardness, total alkalinity, chloride, sulphate, nitrate, fluoride, sodium, potassium, Electrical Conductivity, Ammonical nitrogen, Nitrate-Nitrogen total phosphorus, BOD, COD, Calcium, Magnesium, Total Dissolved Solids, Total Suspended Solids

Set of grab samples At requisite locations for ground and surface water

Once

Samples for water quality collected and analyzed as per IS : 2488 (Part 1-5) methods for sampling and testing of Industrial effluents Standard methods for examination of water and wastewater analysis published by American Public Health Association.

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Parameter for soil quality: pH, texture, electrical conductivity, organic matter, nitrogen, phosphate, sodium, calcium, potassium and Magnesium.

Requisite soil samples be collected as per BIS specification within project influence area

Once in season

Collected and analyzed as per soil analysis reference book, M.L.Jackson

F. Biological Environment

Terrestrial & Aquatic Flora and Fauna


Once in season

Collected and analyzed as per IUCN Red Data book.

3.3 CLIMATE AND METEOROLOGY

The climate of the area is characterized by a hot and dry summer from March to May, a

south-west monsoon or rainy season from June to September, a pleasant post-monsoon or

retreating monsoon from October to November and a cool winter from December to

February.

3.3.1 Temperature

The monthly maximum and minimum temperature recorded on-site during the aforesaid

monitoring period (1st December, 2016 – 28th February, 2017) varies between (32 to 1)°C

and (16 to 6.2)°C respectively with overall maximum and minimum temperatures being

37.3°C and 6.2°C respectively

It could be observed that, the pattern of data recorded on-site generally matches with the

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3.3.2 Relative Humidity

The monthly minimum and maximum relative humidity recorded onsite during the said

monitoring period varied between (33-41)% and (76-69)% respectively, the overall minimum

and maximum being 33% & 76% respectively.

3.3.3 Atmospheric Pressure

The overall minimum and maximum atmospheric pressures recorded on-site during the said

monitoring period were 754.1 mm Hg and 760.3 mm Hg respectively. Such values compare

well with the past IMD data.

3.3.4 Rainfall

The average annual rainfall at Karnal, Haryana is 800 mm/year (As per IMD), 80% of which

occurs during monsoon months (June- September). Total 33mm rainfall was recorded

during the monitoring period.

Figure 3.1: Wind rose of the Project Site





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3.4 TOPOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY

3.4.1 Topography

The study area forms part of Indo gangetic plain and lies in Yamuna Sub basin of the Ganges

basin. Physio-graphically, the area is characterized by two distinct features - vast upland

plains and Yamuna flood plains. The area is mainly drained by River Yamuna and its

tributaries. Topography of the area is almost flat with gentle slope in the northwest to

southeast direction towards Yamuna River. Panipat Main Drain originating in the north

western side passes through the town towards Yamuna in southeast direction.

3.4.2 Geology

The study area is occupied by geological formations of Quaternary Age comprising of recent

alluvial deposits belonging to the vast Gangetic alluvial plains. The district has two types of

soils – tropical arid brown and arid brown soils. The arid brown soils are found in major

parts of the area whereas tropical arid brown soils are found in north eastern part of the

district.

3.5 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY

The sources of air pollution in the region are industrial emissions, vehicular traffic, dust

arising from unpaved village roads and domestic fuel burning. The prime objective of the

baseline air quality study was to establish the existing ambient air quality of the area. This

will be useful for assessing the conformity to standards of the ambient air quality during the

operation of the proposed power project.

3.5.1 Methodology for Monitoring and Analysis

Envirotech APM 460 BL Respirable Dust Sampler (RDS) and Sampler (Envirotech APM 550)/

Ecotech (AAS 127) fine particulate matter were deployed for ambient air quality monitoring.

The baseline data of air environment is monitored for the below mentioned parameters:

Particulate Matter (PM2.5);

Particulate Matter (PM10);

Sulphur dioxide (SO2);

Di oxides of Nitrogen (NO2);





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Ozone (O3);

Lead (Pb);

Carbon Monoxide (CO);

Ammonia (NH3);

Benzene (C6H6);

Benzo (a) Pyrene (BaP);

Arsenic (As);

Nickel (Ni)

3.5.2 Sampling and Analytical Techniques

PM2.5 and PM10 have been estimated by gravimetric method. Modified West and Gaeke

method (IS-5182 part-II, 1969) have been adopted for estimation of SO2. Jacobs-Hochheiser

method (IS-5182 part-IV, 1975) has been adopted for the estimation of NO2.

Samples for carbon monoxide were analyzed using NDIR techniques. The techniques

adopted for sampling and analysis are given in Table 3.3along with the minimum detection

limits for each parameter.

Table 3.3: Methodology adopted for Sampling and Analysis

S.No. Parameter Technique Detectable Limit

(µg / m3)

1 Particulate Matter (PM10) Gravimetric [EPA -40 (CFR Part 50)] 2.0

2 Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Gravimetric [EPA -40 (CFR Part 50)] 2.0

3 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Improved West and Gaeke 5.0

4 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) Modified Jacob & Hochheiser 5.0

5 Carbon Monoxide (CO) NDIR [IS 13270 : 1992] 0.1

6 Ammonia (NH3) Nesslers Method (APHA) 20

7 Ozone (O3) KI Absorption Method 5.0

8 Lead (Pb) AAS Method [IS 5182 (Part 22) : 2004] 0.1

9 Arsenic (As) AAS Method [IS 5182 (Part 22) : 2004] 0.001

10 Nickel (Ni) AAS Method [IS 5182 (Part 22) : 2004] 0.001

11 Benzene (C6H6) Adsorption & Desorption followed by GC [IS 5182 (Part 11) : 2006]

0.01

12 Benzo (a) pyrene (BaP) Solvent Extraction followed by GC Analysis [IS 5282 (Part 12) : 1991]

0.00





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3.5.3 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations

Eight stations were for ambient air quality monitoring based as per guidelines of CPCB.

Ambient air quality monitoring locations are shown in Table 3.4 and Figure 3.2.

3.5.4 Status of Ambient Air Quality

The status of ambient air quality monitored at the 8 locations during the study period is

tabulated in Table 3.5

Table 3.4: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations

Figure 3.2:Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations

S. No.

Sampling Location Code & Name

Direction

Dist. (Km)

from project

site

Latitude Longitude

1. A1 Project Site NE 7.68 29°29'50.38"N 76°56'53.59"E

2 A2 Bholi SE 6.11 29°25'51.98"N 76°55'8.83"E

3 A3 Rajapur E 4.40 29°28'31.32"N 76°55'13.65"E

4 A4 Gudha NW 2.3 29°27'22.77"N 76°51'4.01"E

5 A5 Assankalan S 7.0 29°24'35.69"N 76°52'38.32"E

6 A6 Untala SSW 9.17 29°23'33.19"N 76°50'58.60"E

7 A7 Kutana NNE 3.10 29°29'37.64"N 76°53'39.18"E

8 A8 Sherah WSW 6.41 29°26'24.99"N 76°49'7.65"E

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Table 3.5: Ambient Air Quality

Code Location

PM2.5 PM10 SO2 NO2

Min Max Avg 98 per Min Max Avg 98 per


AQ1 Project

Site 47.7 58.3 53.01 57.6 77 95.76 85.49 95.6 18 25.48 20.9 24.59 26 35.15 31.3 35.07

AQ2 Baholi 20 42 30.25 41 40 72 58.31 72 12 23 15.9 22 24 44 33.2 43

AQ3 Rajapur 49 57 53 55 23 42 30.44 41 9 23 15.6 22 15 38 31.4 37.5

AQ4 Gudha 19 37 29.33 35.75 47 69 57.81 69 9 19 14.8 19 17 36 30.9 36

AQ5 Assankalan 32 48 34.62 46.5 52 79 63.42 79 17 25 20.5 24.5 27 39 33.1 38.5

AQ6 Untala 34.1 48.98 41.16 48.98 55 79 66.38 79 18 33 27.1 32.5 29 40 34.1 39.5

AQ7 Kutana 23 42 30.19 41 45 69 57.45 68.5 8 21 15.5 21 22 37 31.6 37

AQ8 Shera 22.1 31.05 26 31.05 49 69 57.77 69 9 18 14.8 18 9 28 21.8 27

CPCB / MOEF Standards

Industrial / Residential / Rural

and Other Area 60 100 80 80




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Code Location CO O3 NH3 MHC

Min Max Avg 98 per

Min Max Avg 98 per Min Max Avg 98 per Min Max Avg 98 per

AQ1 Project Site 0.7 1.1 0.93 1.1 18 36.25 24.41 33.62 1.1 83.19 72.89 82.59 0.4 3.1 1.62 3.1

AQ2 Bholi 0.7 1.1 0.8 1.06 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 0.4 3.1 1.62 3.1

AQ3 Rajapur 0.6 1.1 0.8 1.05 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <0.4 <0.4 <0.4 <0.4

AQ4 Gudha 0.8 1.1 0.9 1.06 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <0.4 <0.4 <0.4 <0.4

AQ5 Assankalan 1 2.1 1.41 2 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <0.4 <0.4 <0.4 <0.4

AQ6 Untala 1.1 2.1 1.47 2 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <0.4 <0.4 <0.4 <0.4

AQ7 Kutana 0.7 1.1 0.9 1.02 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <0.4 <0.4 <0.4 <0.4

AQ8 Shera 0.8 1.1 0.9 1.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <0.4 <0.4 <0.4 <0.4


Industrial / Residential / Rural

and Other Area 4 80 400




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Code Location NMHC Benzene Bap As


Min Max Avg 98 per

Min Max Avg 98 per

AQ1 Project Site 0.7 1.1 0.93 1.1 1.8 3.25 2.41 3.62 .1 0.19 0.8 0.89 0.4 3.1 1.62 3.1

AQ2 Bholi 0.1 5 2.16 4.25 2.1 3.6 2.58 3.35 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0

AQ3 Rajapur <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0

AQ4 Gudha <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0

AQ5 Assankalan <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 0.4 0.9 0.68 0.9 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0

AQ6 Untala <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 0.1 0.6 0.1 0.4 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0

AQ7 Kutana <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0

AQ8 Shera <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0


Industrial / Residential / Rural and Other Area

5 1 6




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3.5.4.1 Ambient Air Quality within Plant

IOCL Panipat Naphtha Cracker has its own Environmental management cell that looks after

Health, Safety and Environment Department under its technical services department, which

consists of well-qualified and experienced technical personnel from the relevant fields, will

be in place to look after environment mitigation measures during the construction and

operation phase.

The staff monthly monitors the various locations in the IOCL plant premises, they have set

up continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations in the company. They have set up 5

air monitoring locations in the industry, 1 air monitoring location in the township and 2 air

monitoring locations near Panipat city.

Code Location Ni Pb

Min Max Avg 98 per

Min Max Avg 98 per

AQ1 Project Site 0.7 1.1 0.93 1.1 0.15 0.20 0.18 0.19

AQ2 Bholi <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1

AQ3 Rajapur <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1

AQ4 Gudha <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1

AQ5 Assankalan <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1

AQ6 Untala <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1

AQ7 Kutana <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1

AQ8 Shera <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1

Industrial / Residential / Rural and Other Area

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Figure 3.3: Location of AAQ Station within Plant

Table 3.9 : Air Quality Within the plant

S. No. Pollutants Unit

Time

Weighted

Average

NAAQ

Standards Dec’16 Jan’17 Feb’17

1 SO2 µg/m3 24 hrs 80 25.48 23.71 23.57

2 NO2 µg/m3 24 hrs 80 35.15 32.55 34.76

3 PM 10 µg/m3 24 hrs 100.0 95.44 93.76 95.76

4 PM 2.5 µg/m3 24 hrs 60 55.44 55.12 54.21

5 Ozone (O3) µg/m3 8 hrs 100.0 36.25 24.83 26.58

6 Lead (Pb) µg/m3 24 hrs 1 0.05 0.04 0.03

7 CO mg/m3 8 hrs 2 1.10 1.10 1.10

8 Ammonia

(NH3) µg/m3 24 hrs 400 83.19 75.97

77.69

9 Benzene

(C6H6) µg/m3 Annual 5 1.46 1.41

1.38





10 Benzo(O)

Pyrene ng/m3 Annual 1 <0.2 <0.2

<0.2

11 Arsenic (As) ng/m3 Annual 6 0.24 0.26 0.24

12 Nickel (Ni) ng/m3 Annual 20 1.91 1.73 1.66

3.6WATER ENVIRONMENT

3.6.1 Ground Water Quality

Ground water has been found as the most important source for catering the domestic needs

of water consumption of local population throughout the study area. Therefore, any kind of

deterioration owing to the industrial or the urban activities in the quality of ground water

will pose serious threat to health and attention needs to be paid towards maintaining the

quality of water using all possible tools such as regular monitoring with spontaneous

remedial suggestions, if required. With this view, 7 monitoring stations (tube wells) in the

study area are identified for assessment of ground water quality. These stations have been

spread over the study area. The locations of the ground water quality monitoring stations

are listed in Table-3.10 and Figure 3.4.

Table 3.10: Ground Water Quality Monitoring Stations

S.N Code Location Direction Dist. (Km) Latitude Longitude

1 GW1 Bahauli E 8.36 29°28'7.73"N 76°57'44.14"E

2 GW2 Near PTA - ETP

Area

- - - -

3 GW3 Baljatan WSW 2.97 29°27'20.94"N 76°51'3.59"E

4 GW4 Assankalan S 6.82 29°24'36.67"N 76°52'37.91"E

5 GW5 Untala SSW 9.05 29°23'32.78"N 76°50'59.41"E

6 GW6 Bhalsi SW 9.62 29°24'24.81"N 76°48'31.41"E

7 GW7 Near CISF Road NNE 1.79 29°29'15.59"N 76°52'45.76"E





Figure 3.4: Groundwater and Surface water Monitoring Locations

3.6.1.1 Sampling and Analysis

The collected water samples were analyzed for physical and chemical parameters as

parameters described in IS: 10500:2012. Table 3.11 gives desirable and permissible limits

prescribed for potable water in IS: 10500: 2012.

Table 3.11 : Indian Standard Specification for Drinking Water

S.N Characteristic Requirement

(Acceptable Limit)

Permissible Limit in the Absence of

Alternate Source

Protocol

I Organoleptic and Physical Parameters

i) Colour, Hazen units, Max

5 15 IS 3025 (Part 4)

ii) Odour Agreeable Agreeable IS 3025 (Part 5a)

iii) pH value 6.5-8.5 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 11)

iv) Taste Agreeable Agreeable IS 3025 (Part 7&8)

v) Turbidity, NTU, Max

1 5 IS 3025 (Part 10)

vi) Total dissolved

solids, mg/l, Max

500 2000 IS 3025 (Part 16)

II General Parameters Concerning Substances Undesirable in Excessive Amounts






(Acceptable Limit)


Alternate Source

Protocol

i) Aluminium (as Al), mg/l, Max

0.03 0.2 IS 3025 (Part 55)

ii) Ammonia (as total ammonia-N), mg/l, Max

0.5 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 34)

iii) Anionic detergents (as MBAS) mg/l, Max

0.2 1.0 IS 13428

iv) Barium (as Ba), mg/l, Max

0.7 No relaxation IS 15302

v) Boron (as B), mg/l, Max

0.5 1.0 IS 3025 (Part 57)

vi) Calcium (as Ca), mg/l, Max

75 200 IS 3025 (Part 40)

vii) Chloramines (as Cl2), mg/l, Max

4.0 No relaxation IS IS 3025 (Part 26)

viii) Chloride (as Cl), mg/l, Max

250 1000 IS 3025 (Part 32)

ix) Copper (as Cu), mg/l, Max

0.05 1.5 IS 3025 (Part 42)

x) Fluoride (as F) mg/l, Max

1.0 1.5 IS 3025 (Part 60)

xi) Free residual chlorine, mg/l, Min

0.2 1 IS 3025 (Part 26)

xii) Iron (as Fe), mg/l, Max


xiii) Magnesium (as Mg), mg/l, Max

30 100 IS 3025 (Part 46)

xiv) Manganese (as Mn), mg/l, Max

0.1 0.3 IS 3025 (Part 59)

xv) Mineral oil, mg/l, Max


xvi) Nitrate (as NO3), mg/l, Max

45 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 34)






(Acceptable Limit)


Alternate Source

Protocol

xvii) Phenolic compounds (as C6H5OH), mg/l, Max

0.001 0.002 IS 3025 (Part 43)

xviii) Selenium (as Se), mg/l, Max


xix) Silver (as Ag), mg/l, Max

0.1 No relaxation IS 13428

xx) Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l, Max

200 400 IS 3025 (Part 24)

xxi) Sulphide (as H2S), mg/l, Max


xxii) Total alkalinity as Calcium, mg/l, Max

200 600 IS 3025 (Part 23)

xxiii) Total hardness (as CaCO3), mg/l, Max

200 600 IS 3025 (Part 21)

xxiv) Zinc (as Zn), mg/l, Max

5 15 IS 3025 (Part 49)

III Parameters Concerning Toxic Substances

i) Cadmium (as Cd), mg/l, Max


ii) Cyanide (as CN), mg/l, Max


iii) Lead (as Pb), mg/l, Max


iv) Mercury (as Hg), mg/l, Max


v) Molybdenum (as Mo), mg/l, Max


vi) Nickel (as Ni), mg/l, Max


vii) Polychlorinated biphenyls, mg/l, Max

0.0005 viii) No relaxation APHA 6630






(Acceptable Limit)


Alternate Source

Protocol

viii) Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (as PAH), mg/l, Max

0.0001 No relaxation APHA 6630

ix) Total Arsenic (as As), mg/l, Max

0.01 0.05 IS 3025 (Part 37)

x) Total chromium (as Cr), mg/l, Max

0.05 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 52

xi) Trihalomethanes

a) Bromoform, mg/l, Max

0.1 No relaxation ASTM D 3973-85 or

APHA 6232

b) Dibromochloromethane, mg/l, Max


APHA 6232

c) Bromodichloromethane, mg/l, Max

0.06 No relaxation

ASTM D 3973-85 or

APHA 6232

d) Chloroform, mg/l, Max


APHA 6232

IV Bacteriological Quality of Drinking Water

i All water intended for drinking,

a) E. coli or thermotolerant coliform bacteria (TCB)

Shall not be detectable in any 100 ml sample

Source: Bureau of Indian Standard Code IS: 10500:2012.

Table 3.12 : Ground water Quality in the Study Area

Sn. Paramet

ers Units GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 GW6 GW7

1 pH - 7.90 7.72 8.21 7.56 7.63 7.40 8.67

2 Colour Hazen

<1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1

3 Odour

Un

Objection-able

Un

Objection-able

Un

Objection-able

Un

Objection-able

Un

Objection-able

Un

Objection-able

Un

Objection-able





Sn. Paramet


4 Turbidity

NTU <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1

5 TDS mg/l 487 362 257 332 451 326 442

6 Hardness as CaCO3

mg/l 391 294 189 257 322 278 265

7 Nitrate as NO3

mg/l 3.9 6.6 4.4 7.4 8.2 3.5 7.8

8 Chloride as Cl

mg/l 42 59 35 32 45 39 65

9 Sulphate as SO4

mg/l 15 23 19 26 42 37 35

10 Calcium as Ca

mg/l 87 78 43 63 88 58 74

11 Magnesium as Mg

mg/l 44 29 21 23 31 42 25

12 Iron as Fe

mg/l 0.13 0.12 0.13 0.18 0.21 0.24 0.22

13 Fluoride as F

mg/l 0.70 0.45 0.21 0.52 0.82 0.87 0.90

14 Total Alkalinity as CaCO3

mg/l 382 293 185 255 320 275 290

15 Zinc as Zn

mg/l 0.09 0.1 0.07 0.09 0.11 0.015 0.14

16 Copper as Cu

mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

17 Cyanide as CN


18 Arsenic as As


19 Mercury as Hg


20 Lead as Pb






Sn. Paramet


21 Chromium as Cr+6


3.6.1.2 Observations

Colour: The colour of ground water sample is found<1 hazen unit.

Odour: The odour of ground water sample is agreeable and meets the desirable limit

for drinking water standard.

pH: The pH value of ground water river water sample is 7.4 to 8.67 and always

meets the drinking water desirable standard.

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): TDS of ground water is 257 to 487 mg/l.

Total Hardness: Total hardness value ground water sample is 189 to 391 mg/l.

Iron: The iron content in ground water sample is 0.12 to 0.24 mg/l and found within

the permissible limit of 0.3 mg/l in the absence of alternate source of potable water.

Chloride: Chloride content of ground water sample is 32 to 65 mg/l and meets the

acceptable limit of 250 mg/l.

Calcium: Calcium content in ground water 43 to 88 mg/l and found within the


Magnesium: Magnesium content in ground water sample is 21 to 44 mg/l and found

within the acceptable limit of 75 mg/l.

Sulphate: Sulphate content in ground water river water sample is 15.0 to 42.0 mg/l

and meets the acceptable limit of 200 mg/l for potable water.

Nitrate: Nitrate content in ground water is 3.5 to 8.2 mg/l and meets the acceptable

limit of 45 mg/l for potable water.

Fluoride: Fluoride content of water sample is 0.21 to 0.90 mg/l and meets the

acceptable limit of 1 mg/l for potable water.

Conclusions: The results of ground water were compared to Indian Standard Specification of

drinking water IS: 10500:2012 and were found within the permissible limits.

3.6.2 Surface water Quality

There is no river running around the proposed site. A good number of manmade canals and





drains exist within the impact zone, namely Western Yamuna Canal, Main Drain No. 2,

Munak Drain, Gagsina East Drain, Nahar Kuna Hansi Drain, Phurla Drain, Gandha Nala,

Gahana Feeder, Untala Drain, Khandra Drain, Thirana Drain etc. These drains and nalas form

a network spreading in the impact zone and they ultimately meet Yamuna. Of them,

Western Yamuna Canal is the nearest major canal flowing within 2 km in the northern part

of the location of the proposed site. The raw water requirement is fulfilled by Western

Yamuna Canal. To assess the quality of surface water, 3 stations are selected and

monitored. The sampling stations and their brief description are given in Table-3.10

Table 13 : Surface Water Quality Monitoring Locations

3.6.2.1 Characteristics of Surface Water Samples

The surface water sample was collected from Munak River (SW1), Drain no.2 at Sithana

village (SW2) and Western Yamuna Canal (SW3) and analyzed for physical and chemical

parameters. Table 3.11 gives analyzed results of surface water and discussed below:

Table 3.64: Surface Water Quality

S.No Parameters Unit SW1 SW2 SW3

1. Colour Hazan Colourless Colourless Colourless

2. Turbidity NTU

3. pH -- 7.41 7.89 7.71

4. Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 220 235 172

5. Total Hardness mg/l 135 125 105

6. Iron (Fe) mg/l 0.21 0.06 0.15

7. Chloride (Cl) mg/l 45 51 33

8. Calcium (Ca) mg/l 34 33 21

9. Magnesium (Mg) mg/l 12 10 13

S.N Code Location Direction

Dist. (Km)

Latitude Longitude

1 SW 1 On Munak river ESE 2.21 29°27'26.27"N

76°53'30.59"E

2 SW2 Drain no.2 , Sithana village

ESE 0.84 29°27'3.24"N

76°54'20.95"E

3 SW 3 Western Yamuna Canal

S 3.69 29°27'50.81"N

76°52'34.72"E





S.No Parameters Unit SW1 SW2 SW3

10. Copper (Cu) mg/l <0.05 <0.05 <0.05

11. Manganese (Mn) mg/l <0.05 <0.05 <0.05

12. Sulphate (SO4) mg/l 15 27 16

13. Nitrate (NO3) mg/l 1.6 1.7 1.1

14. Fluoride (F) mg/l 0.24 0.15 0.11

15. Phenolic Compounds mg/l BDL BDL BDL

16. Mercury (Hg) mg/l BDL BDL BDL

17. Cadmium (Cd) mg/l BDL BDL BDL

18. Selenium (Se) mg/l BDL BDL BDL

19. Arsenic (As) mg/l BDL BDL BDL

20. Cyanide (CN) mg/l BDL BDL BDL

21. Lead (Pb) mg/l BDL BDL BDL

22. Zinc (Zn) mg/l BDL BDL BDL

23. Anionic Detergents mg/l BDL BDL BDL

24. Hexa. Chromium (Cr+6) mg/l BDL BDL BDL

25. Mineral Oil mg/l BDL BDL BDL

26. Pesticides mg/l BDL BDL BDL

27. Alkalinity as caco3 mg/l 101 176 155

28. Aluminum (as Al) mg/l BDL BDL BDL

29. Boron mg/l BDL BDL BDL

30. TSS mg/l 43 56 41

31. DO mg/l 5.5 4.4 5.1

32. BOD mg/l 9 21 18

33. COD mg/l 24 74 36

3.6.2.2 Observations

Colour:The colour of surface water sample is found <1 hazen unit.

Odour: The odour of surface water sample is agreeable and meets the desirable limit

for drinking water standard.

pH:The pH value of surface water sample is 7.4 – 7.8 and always meets the drinking

water desirable standard.

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): TDS of surface water sample is 172 - 235 mg/l and

meets permissible limit of 500 mg/l.

Total Hardness: Total hardness value surface water sample is 105 – 135 mg/l





Hardness value is within the acceptable limit of 200 mg/l.

Iron: The iron content in surface water sample is 0.06 – 0.21 mg/l and found within

the permissible limit of 0.3 mg/l in the absence of alternate source of potable water.

Chloride: Chloride content of surface water sample is 33 - 51 mg/l and meets the


Calcium: Calcium content in surface water sample is 21 - 34 mg/l and found within

the acceptable limit of 75 mg/l.

Magnesium: Magnesium content in surface water sample is 10 – 13 mg/l and found

within the acceptable limit of 75 mg/l.

Total Alkalinity: Total alkalinity of surface water sample is 101 - 176 mg/l and

meets within the permissible limit 600 mg/l.

Sulphate: Sulphate content in surface water sample is 15 -27 mg/l and meets the


Nitrate:Nitrate content in surface water sample is 1.1 – 1.7 mg/l and meets the


Fluoride:Fluoride content of surface water sample is 0.11 – 0.24 mg/l and meets the


3.6.3 Treated Water Quality

IOCL Panipat Naphtha Cracker regular monitors the ETP waste water samples. The waste

water sampling results at ETP showed that the all the wastewater was within permissible

limits. The results are tabulated below:

Table 3.7: Treated Water Quality

Parameter Limit Dec’16 Jan’17 Feb’17

pH 6.5-8.5 7.5 7.4 7.6

Fluoride <5.0 0.24 0.21 0.25

BOD 30 9.9 10 15

COD 250 119 120 125

TSS 100 17.4 18 16

Phenol <1 0.10 0.20 0.25

sulfide 2 1.2 1.3 1.2





3.7 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

A total of eight locations within an area of 10 km radius around the project site have been

selected for measurement of ambient noise levels, covering residential & sensitive areas.

These locations have been displayed in Table 3.16.

Major Sources of Noise in Study Area

The study area is of both industrial & residential in nature. Vehicular movement on the

roads is a source of noise in those residential & industrial areas. This increases the ambient

noise levels. There are also a number of other domestic noise sources such as television,

radio, loud speakers, etc.

3.7.1 Ambient Noise Monitoring

In the present study, a sound level meter has measured sound pressure levels. Since

loudness of sound is important for its effects on people, the dependence of loudness on

frequency must be taken into account in environmental noise assessment. This has been

achieved by using A-weighting filters in the noise measuring instrument which gives a direct

reading of approximate loudness. Moreover, A-weighted equivalent continuous sound

pressure level (Leq) values have been computed from the values of A-weighted sound

pressure level (SPL) measured with the help of a noise meter. At each location, readings

were taken at uniform interval over a twenty-four hours period, divided into day and night

shifts. For a particular location daytime Leq has been computed from the SPL values

measured between 6.00 A.M to 10.00 P.M and night time Leq from the SPL values measured

between 10.00 P.M to 6.00 A.M such that comparison could be made with the National

Ambient Noise Standards.

3.7.2 Noise Levels in the Study Area

Noise levels in Leq at the respective locations separately for Day and Night times have been

presented in Table 3.13. During the day time, the equivalent noise levels were found to vary

in the range of (44.6 - 64) dB (A) while in the night time, the equivalent noise levels were

observed to be varying in the range of (27-45) dB (A). The highest value of equivalent noise





level pressure was found to be 64 dB (A) at Project Site while the lowest value was found to

be 44.6 dB(A) during day time. As usual, the day time noise levels were found to be higher

than those, observed at night level.

Table 3.86: Noise Levels in Study area

Locations Category of Area Day Time dB(A) Night Time dB(A)

Project Site Industrial 64 45

Bholi Residential 54.3 42.5

Rajapur Residential 53.4 41

Gudha Residential 57.3 42

Assankalan Residential 45.6 32

Untala Residential 55.9 38

Kutana Residential 54.0 33

Sherah Residential 44.6 27

3.8 SOIL ENVIRONMENT

The district has two types of soils viz-tropical arid brown and arid brown soils (solemnized).

The arid brown soils are found in major parts of the district whereas tropical arid brown

soils are found in north eastern part of the district. Especially in parts of Bapoli and Panipat

blocks. Mostly the soils are loam and Silty loam in the district as classified by the National

Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning, Nagpur, the district has mainly Aquepts-

Ochrepts and Aquents Fluvents types of soil.

Soil Types in Haryana

According to the Soil Taxonomic Classification the soils of Haryana fall in the following

orders (C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University)

S. No. Order Area (%) D (%) Districts

1. Inceptisols 58.0 All districts

2. Entisols 29.0 All districts

3. Aridisols 9.0 Sirsa, Fatehabad, Hisar and Bhiwani

4. Alfisols 2.0 Karnal and Kurukshetra





5. Hills and Rock outcrops 2.0 Mahendergarh, Rewari, Gurgaon and

Panchkula

3.8.1 Field Study, Sampling and Analysis

To assess the impacts of the industrial and urban activities on the soils in the area, the

chemical characteristics of soils within the study area have been examined by obtaining soil

samples from selected points and analysis of the same. The physico-chemical properties,

nutrient content and infiltration characteristics of soils within the study area have been

analyzed at five different locations during the study to establish the soil characteristics.

Keeping in view the vegetative cover, soil types and maximum deposition of pollutants

emitted through stacks, which would accord an overall idea of the soil characteristics within

the study area.

3.8.2 Selection of Sampling Locations

Sampling locations for the soil were identified primarily based on the distribution of

vegetation and the agricultural practices in the area.The sampling locations are

predominantly representative of agricultural field in different directions. These locations

were selected in order to have background scenario w.r.t. the soil quality in the area.

3.8.3 Methodology

The soil sampling and analysis was conducted once in the study period, during December,

2016. The samples were collected homogenous representatives of each location. 6 locations

were selected to monitor the soil quality in the study area. The soil characteristics are

summarized given below.

Table 3.97 : Soil Sampling Locations

S. No.

Sampling Location Direction

Dist. (Km)

Latitude Longitude

1 S1 Premises of project site

- - - -

2 S2 Dadlana ENE 2.48 29°28'42.63"N 76°54'2.83"E

3 S3 Shah Jahanpur NNE 8 .29 29°32'31.26"N 76°54'19.90"E

4 S4 Bahauli E 8.36 29°28'7.73"N 76°57'44.14"E

5 S5 Asankalan S 7.0 29°24'35.69"N 76°52'38.32"E





Figure 3.4:Soil Quality Monitoring Locations

3.8.4 Soil Quality

The value of important physical and chemical parameters of these soil samples are given in

Table 3.15

Table 3.108 : Soil Characteristics in the Study area

SN Parameters

Unit Project site

Dadlana

Shah Jahanpur

Bahauli Asankalan

Shera

1 Colour Brownish Browni

sh

Brownis

h

Brownis

h

Brownish Brownis

h

2 Texture Sility sand

Sility sand

Sility sand

Sility sand

Sility sand

Sility sand

3 Water Holding Capacity

% 42.40 47.0 40.21 44.53 40.56 46.15

6 S6 Sherah WSW 6.41 29°26'24.99"N 76°49'7.65"E





4 Bulk Density

gm/ cc 1.19 1.21 1.31 1.27 1.25 1.29

5 pH 8.0 7.9 7.9 8.5 8.7 9.58

6 Sodium meq/100g

34.20 30.61 29.31 31.33 41.78 32.70

7 Phosphorus

mg/ kg

6.1 7.3 7.6 7.4 6.2 8.2

9 Calcium mg/ 100g

2.85 3.45 3.57 3.80 2.57 3.95

10 Magnesium

mg/ 100g

59.24 72.52 67.83 80.21 55.67 75.84

11 Chloride meq/100g

0.41 0.42 0.38 0.49 0.44 0.45

12 Organic Carbon

% 0.25 0.29 0.42 0.35 0.12 0.31

3.8.5 Observation

From the tabulated values, the following conclusions can be made about the physical and

chemical characteristics of the soil samples.

Colour: Soil samples from all six locations are brownish.

Texture: Soil samples from all six locations are silty sand in texture.

Water Holding Capacity (WHC):Water holding capacity (WHC) of soil samples of

the study area ranges between 40.21 to 47 % and these soils have good capability of

retaining sufficient water during irrigation for facilitating the plant growth.

Bulk Density: Bulk density of soil in the study area is found to be in the range from

1.19 to 1.31 g/cm3.

pH:pH was determined by taking 1:5 ratio of soil and distilled water. pH of soil in the

study area is found to be slightly alkaline in the range of 7.9 to 9.58.

Sodium: Sodiumcontent of the soil samples in the study area is in range 29.31 to

41.78 meq/100g.

Phosphorus: Sulphate content in soil sample of the study area is found in the range of

6.1 to 8.2 mg/kg.

Calcium:Calciumcontent in soil samples ranges from 2.57 to 3.95 mg/100g.

Chloride: Chloridecontent in soil samples of the study area is found in the range of





0.38 to 0.49 meq/100g.

Organic Carbon: Organic Carbon in the soil sample ranges from 0.12 to 0.42%.

3.9 SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

The Baseline Demographic and Socio economic characteristics with regards to demography,

literacy and occupational status have been described, based on the Primary Census

Abstract, 2011, while the relevant details of the Infrastructure Facilities have also been

extracted from the Primary Census Abstract, 2011. The proposed project is located at village

Baljatan, tehsil Matlauda, and district Panipat in the state of Haryana. The study area

comprises of 25 villages, a small part of town under Panipat Municipal Committee which

falls in urban category. Socio-economic studies for this small urban area have not been

undertaken. Demographic characteristics in terms of population and list of villages are given

in Table 3.19

Table 3.19: Population Details

Name of Village No. of House

Holds

Total

Population

Male

Population

Female

Population

Rairkalan 1068 5399 2877 2522

Baljattan 512 3045 1595 1450

Kurana 143 725 415 310

Begampur 143 725 415 310

Razapur 596 3327 1737 1590

Sithana 1100 5722 3035 2687

Mahmadpur 397 2085 1101 984

Sikanderpur 1727 8894 4844 4050

Panipat Taraf Ansar 8828 42877 22967 19910

Shodapur 1219 6423 3458 2965

Faridpur 484 2237 1204 1033

Kachrauli 1074 5400 2869 2531

Badauli 749 3822 2020 1802





Gudha 785 4180 2207 1973

Kutana 449 2307 1182 1125

Nauhra 749 3822 2020 1802

Assan Kalan 919 4960 2588 2372

Asan Khurd 1511 6873 3767 3106

Mahayudinpur Thirana 362 1905 1023 882

Shadipur 5 21 8 13

Shera 757 4062 2185 1877

Khandra 392 2153 1181 972

Dharam Garh 609 3248 1726 1522

Munak 2088 11507 6050 5457

Babarpur 385 1902 1030 878

Dadlana 2922 11413 6181 5232

Total 29973 149040 79685 69355

The study area is moderately populated with the total population of 1, 49,040 (as per 2011

Census). Scheduled Caste (SC) population is about 24.26% of the total population. As per

2011 Census, Scheduled Tribe (ST) population is not found in the study area. The sex ratio is

about 858 females per 1000 males. The overall literacy rate is about 54.8%. Male literacy

rate is 34.1% and female literacy rate is 20.7%. The primary sources of drinking water are

tube wells and water supply facilities.

3.9.1 Demographic Aspects

Distribution of Population

The total population of the study area was 1, 49,040 as per Census Data of 2011. The

distribution of the total population in the study area is presented in Table 3.17

Table 3.11 : Population Distribution

Particulars Number





No of households 29973

Total Population 149040

Male Population 79685

Female Population 69355

Social Structure

In 2011, about 26% of the total population belonged to Scheduled Castes (SC). No Scheduled

Tribes (ST) in the study area.

Table 3.21 : Distribution of Population by Social Structure in Study area (2011)

Particulars Number

Total Scheduled Castes 39253

Scheduled Castes Male 20585

Scheduled Castes Female 18668

Total ScheduledTribes -

Scheduled Tribes Male -

Scheduled Tribes Female -

Literacy Levels

The literacy rate was 65 % of the total population in 2011. The male literacy rate was

71% (of total male population), whereas corresponding figures for the female literacy rate

was 56% (of total female) in 2011 .The details are presented in Table 3.19

Table 3.22 : Distribution of Literates in the Study Area (2011)

S. No Particulars Number

1. Total Literates 96369

2. Male Literates 56859

3. Female Literates 39510

Occupational Structure

The occupational structure of people in the study area is studied with reference to main





workers and marginal workers. The main workers include 10 categories of workers defined

by the Census Department, which consists of cultivators, agricultural laborers, those

engaged in live-stock, forestry, fishing, mining and quarrying; manufacturing, processing and

repairs in household industry; and other than household industry, construction, trade and

commerce, transport and communication and other services. The marginal workers are

those workers, engaged in some work for a period of less than six months during the

reference year prior to the census survey.

Altogether, the total workers were 34% of the total population in 2011 whereas the main

workers are 28%, marginal workers are 5% and the non-workers were 62% of the total

population in 2011. The distribution of workers in the study area by occupation structure is

presented in Table- 3.23 (Based on 2011 Census Data).

Table 3.123 : Occupational Structure in the Study Area (2011)

S. No Status Number

1. Total Population 149040

2. Male Population 79685

3. Female Population 69355

S. No Occupation Number

1. Total Workers 50203

Male 40272

Female 9931

2. Main Workers 42326

Male 35333

Female 6993

3. Marginal Workers 7877

Male 4939

Female 2938

4. Non workers 95521





Male 36996

Female 5525

3.9.2 Infrastructure Facilities

The infrastructure and amenities available in the study area denotes the economic

wellbeing of the region. A review of infrastructure facilities available in the area has been

done based on the information given in the Primary Census abstract for the year 2011. The

infrastructural facilities available in the study area are described in the following section.

Major Industries

Major Industries around 10 km radius of the Panipat Refinery are as follows

M/s Indian Oil Corporation Limited- Oil refinery at Panipat

M/s Panipat Thermal Power Plant

M/s Jaypee Cement Grinding Unit

M/s Narayan Woolen Mills

M/s Nova Biofuels Pvt. Ltd

Educational Facilities

The educational facilities are almost evenly distributed in the area. In all, there are 42

primary schools, 27 middle schools and a few other educational institutions in the rural

sector of the study area. Higher education facilities are available in the urban sector of the

study area.

Medical Facilities

Medical facility in some form or the other is available to the population residing with the

rural segment of the study area. However, medical facilities i.e. Hospitals, Nursing Homes,

Health Centers etc. are readily available within the urban segment of the study area.

Drinking Water Facilities

Tap water or ground water is being used in the different villages located in the rural sector

of theconcerned C.D Blocks. As per 2011 Census, total 41 wells and 47 tanks is within the





rural area.In the urban area tube well and tap water are the sources of drinking water.

Electricity

Most of the villages in the concerned C.D Blocks have electricity available for domestic

purposes.

Communication Transport & Access Facilities

Around 70% of the villages in the concerned C.D Blocks have post office available within 10

km distance. Pucca road is available in all the villages in the study area. In the urban area

surface rail, taxies, buses and auto-rickshaws etc. are available for communication.

3.9.2 Traffic Analysis

IOCL Panipat Naphtha Cracker is of 756 acres land attached to the NH 115, NH 114.The

Panipat Naphtha Cracker has a well-developed infrastructure for utilities. PNC has already

provided internally the facility for parking of vehicles, tankers Buses and trucks. The

proposed project surroundings already has general infrastructure facilities for dispatch of

products, approach road. No roads are designed with sharp/curved turns in the company

premises. The major part of transportation of raw products and manufactured products is

done by pipeline. Hence there are no chances of traffic congestion within and outside the

Refinery premises.





Figure 3.5: Site Connectivity

3.10 ECOLOGY

Study was carried out through field survey along with literature reviews/desk research to

understand the ecological (both terrestrial and aquatic) condition of the study area

(December 2016- February 2017).

The concept of ecology has been increasingly used as conceptual focus for conservation

policy and to measure species extinction and ecosystem loss in response to natural and

human induced selection pressures. Thus, in any environmental analysis where integration

of ecological thoughts into planning process is required, such kind of analysis of biological

environmental status survey is very significant. So, this type of assessment includes

evaluation of both the terrestrial & aquatic ecology.

3.10.1 Study Methodology

Biological environment is a good bio-indicator of changing environmental quality.

Reconnaissance survey was undertaken around the proposed project site. In the present

survey 10 km radius area around the project site was considered as study area. Both

terrestrial and aquatic ecological analysis was carried out in the field and in the laboratory.





Assessment of flora and fauna was undertaken in the study area. The field study was

undertaken during December 2016.

In addition to the field study, literature review /desk research was carried out to determine

the existing conditions within the study area and to identify habitats and species of

potential importance that may be affected by the Project.

The following parameters were primarily considered in the study.

Assessment of present state of vegetation, flora and fauna in the study area.

Collection of data from literature about the flora and faunal accounts

Identification of rare endangered plants and animal species (if any).

Identification of important plants/animal species having diverse economic values.

3.10.2 Terrestrial Ecology

The natural flora and fauna of the land habitats constitute terrestrial ecosystem. The study

of terrestrial ecosystem is important as a part of the monitoring environmental changes.

Due to rapid industrialization, currently the ecological status of an area changed

dramatically. Thus impact evaluation of any developmental activities is highly essential with

a view to formulation of migratory plan layout.

A) Floral Survey

Though natural vegetation of this area is very poor except some degraded patches of

evergreen scrub or thorny forests, but overall floral diversity is fairly high. The major

components of natural forest are Dhak of Palas (Butea monosperma), Jand (Prosopis

cineraria), Kaur (Capparis decidua), Hins (Capperis sepraria), Kikar (Acacia nilotica) and

Datepalm (Phoenix sylvestris).

During present field survey, a large number of plant species were recorded in different

habitats. They are listed. There is no rare and endangered plant species in the present study

area.

B) Plantation Forestry

As the natural forest area was currently very poor in this district, enormous attempt has

been made for raising plantation forestry in Govt. as well as private land either through





social forestry programme or by organized strip plantation by the forest department. Over

last two decades such attempts were undertaken. Many fast-growing trees, ornamental

plants and also fruit trees were planted through these programs. Usually through mass strip

plantation programme along the railway line, road, canal bank, drain bank, and also even in

degraded notified forest land, a considerable volume of wood biomass was expected in this

area. Four major plant categories were used for this purpose viz. Shisam, Kikar, Eucalyptus,

and other mixed types.

In addition various private land and also panchayat areas were taken up for social forestry

programs. A total of more than twenty five plant species were regularly utilized for planting

in this programme during onset on monsoon period. The details of plant species used in the

social forestry programs are given in the Table-3.22. Among them once again the most

prevalent species that are used for these purposes were Kikar, Eucalyptus, Khair, Shisham,

Teak and Neem.

Plants of Economic Importance

A good number of plants found in this area having enormous importance as medicine &

other allied uses. There are listed in Table3.23However none of the plants can be

considered as rare & endangered as suggested by IUCN. There is no wild germplasm stock in

the area under survey.

C) Faunal Survey

The project site proper proposed is currently under extensive cultivation. There were

isolated trees, canal bank strip plantations, and thorny scrub vegetation remnants in the

peripheral regions. However, in the buffer region (i.e. around 20 kms from the site) a good

number of village settlements with small orchards, industrial complexes like refineries,

thermal power plant and urban settlement areas like Panipat Township. There were

scattered plantation in the industrial leasehold areas, upland cultivated area, small village

orchards, and strip plantation also along the canals, roads etc. There is no trace of reserve

forest or protected forest except patchy remnants of thorny deciduous forest patch. There

were scattered marshes, irrigation canals and a few ponds particularly in and around

villages.





The afforested habitats provide resource for good number of faunal livelihood. The major

faunal records were made here on the basis of the current field visits done. The details are

given in the Table-3.24. On the whole it reveals that a sizeable number of animal species

comprising of two amphibian, four reptiles, fourty eight birds and eight mammals were

quite common to this area.

As the original habitat was very much transformed for agriculture and there were

continuous industrialization in this area, the faunal diversities were very much disturbed. In

spite of these facts birds were most prevalent in this area. The most abundantly noticed

birds are Cattle Egret, Pariah Kite, Red Wattled Lapwing, Pigeon, Bawk Moyna and

Redvented Bulbul.

D) Endangered Animals

There is no wildlife sanctuary or national park in and around the study area. However, none

of the species recorded so far in the faunal diversity list appears to be endangered animals

except monitor lizard and pea fowl, whose occurrence is now threatened due to poaching

for commercial purpose.

E) Agriculture

The present study area and so also the entire Panipat District of Haryana is one of the prime

agricultural divisions of the country, where most of the land is under cultivation. Quite a

good number of crops were grown in this area. The major crops are paddy, jowar, bajra,

makai and sugarcane in kharif seasons, while that of rabi seasons crops are wheat, barley,

sunflower, arahar, mung, chana, masoor, rapeseed, pea and barseem. The average yield

rate of paddy and wheat are 20-25 Q/hect and 36-37 Q/hect respectively. The cultivation in

this area is highly mechanized and there is profound facilities for canal and deep tube well

irrigation. As per present record a total of over 27,000 tube wells were installed in this

district. The farmers also use both chemical and bio-fertilizer in adequate quantity.

3.10.3 Aquatic Ecology

There are a number of canals and drains connected with river Yamuna. Over 350 pond of

small and medium size of which, 50% dry up during dry months. Aquatic biotic communities





like Phytoplankton and Zooplanktons, Macrophytes and Fishes were studied.

A) Macrophytes

For studies on Macrophytes, marsh areas, canal and drains, water bodies of different size

were surveyed within the radius of about 10 km from the proposed site. A check list of

macrophytes is given in the Table.3.25 Among them water hyacinth, duckweed and hogla

plants were most common.

B) Planktons

Four sites were selected for plankton analysis. These are (i) Western Yamuna Canal (near

Munak village) as upstream point, (ii) Western Yamuna Canal (near Sithana village) as

downstream point, (iii) one pond near Kabri village and (iv) Drain no – 2 near IOCL Refinery.

The detail of planktonic diversities and their population load (no/lit) is given in Table-3.29

C) Fishes

A total of species of fishes were recorded as exists in different types of water bodies in the

study area. A checklist of fish species is given in the Table-3.27. Among the fishes, four

common carps are cultured in village ponds and jheels, white both carps and other catfishes

were found in the rivers and canal system.

Fisheries

The pisciculture activities were restricted only in the Yamuna River, canals and village ponds.

The culture fisheries were common practices in the confined water bodies over the years.

Transported fish seeds core supplied by State Fisheries Department to the villagers and

commercial entrepreneurs for pisciculture in confined water bodies. The yield rate is fairly

high. The major carps like Rahu (Labeo rohita), Catla (Catla catla), Mrigal (Cirrhina mrigala)

and Cyprinus carp (Cyprinus carpio) were primarily cultured.

With respect to capture fisheries, a good number of fishes were reported to be captured

from rivers and canal system in particulars. The major fishes were species of Mystus,

Channa, Silonia, Rita and Puntius etc.

Table 3.134 : Floral Checklist of the Study area

S. No Scientific Name Local Name Family Habitats Occurrence

A) Trees





1 Acacia nilotica Kikar Fabaceaae 1,2

2 Acacia Senegal Khairi Leguminosae 1

3 Albizia lebbek Kala siris Leguminosae 2

4 Albizia procera Safed siris Leguminosae 2

5 Alslonia scholoris Chatim Apocyanaceae 2,3

6 Ailanthes excelsa Aruna Simarubiacene 2

7 Azadiracta indica Neem Meliaceae 2

8 Banhinia purpurea Kachnar Leguminosae 2

9 Bomax ceiba Simal

10 Butea monosperma Dhak Leguminosae 1,2

11 Cassia fistula Amaltas Leguminosae 2,6

12 Cassia siamea -- Legminosae 2,6

13 Casuarina equisetifolia

Jau Casuarinaceae 2,6

14 Callistemon speciosus -- Myrfaceae 2,6

15 Crataeva nurvala Barna Capparidaceae 1

16 Dalbergia sissoo Shisham Leguminosae 1,2,6

17 Delonix regia Gulmohar Leguminosae 2,6

18 Diospyros cordifolia Bistendu Ebenaceae 2

19 Erythrina arborescens Mother Leguminosae 2,6

20 Eucalyptus globosus -- Mytraceae 2,3,6

21 Ficus bengalensis Bargad Urticaceae 2,6

22 Ficus religiosa Pipal Urticaceae 2,6

23 Ficus palmata Anjir Urticaceae 2

24 Ficus glomerata Gullor Urticaceae 2

25 Holoptelea integrifolia

Papri Urticaceae 2,6

26 Inga dulcis Wilayli Imli

Leguminosae 2,3,6

27 Leucaena leucocephala

Subabul Leguminosae 2,3

28 Magnolia champaka Champ Magnoliaceae 6

29 Mangifera indica Am Anacardiaceae 2,6

30 Mimusops elengi Bakul Sapotaceae 2,6

31 Melia azedarach Bakain Meliaceae 2,6

32 Moringa oleifera Sohanjana Moringaceae 2

33 Morus alba Toof Urficaceae 2,6

34 Millingtonia hortensis Akas neem Bignoniaceae 6





35 Mitragyna parvifolia Phaldu Rubiaceae 2,6

36 Parkinsonia aculeata -- Leguminosae 1,2

37 Phoenix sydyeshis Khazoor Palmae 1,2

38 Pongamia pinnata Papri Leguminosae 1,2,6

39 Prosopis juliflora Mesquite Leguminosae 1,4,2

40 Prosopis cineraria Jand Leguminosae 1,4

41 Populus deltoides Popular Salicaceae 2,6

42 Polyalthia longifolia Debdaru Anonnaceae 2,6

43 Putranjiva roxburghii Retranjba Euphorbiaceae 2,6

44 Salix tetrastomatica Willow Salicaceae 6

45 Syzygium cumini Jamun Myrtaceae 2,6

46 Tamarindus indica Imli Leguminosae 2

47 Tectona grandis Sagun Verbenaceae 2,6,4

48 Terminalia arjuna Arjun Combretaceae 2,6

49 Terminalia belerica Bahera Combretaceae 2,6

50 Thevetia peruviana Karabi Apocyanaceae 2

51 Ziziphus mauritiana Ber Rhamnaceae 1,2,4

(B) Shrubs and Herbs

1 Abutilon indicum Pathaka Malvaceae 1,4,5

2 Achyranthes aspera Phutkanda Amoranthaceae 1,4,5

3 Adhatoda vasica Bansak Acanthaceae 2,4

4 Aerva tomentosa Bui Amoranthaceae 1,2,4

5 Agave americana Keora Amaryllidaceae 2,4

6 Antigonon leptopus -- Polygonaceae 2,6

7 Boerhaavia diffusa Punaruara Nyctaginaceae 1,2,5

8 Bougainvillea Bougainvellia Nyctaginaceae 2,6

9 Calotropis procem Aak Asclepiadaceae 1,2,4

10 Capparis decidua Karir Capparidaceae 1,2,4

11 Cassia occidentalis Bonthala Leguminosae 1,2,4

12 Cassia tora Panwar Leguminosae 1,2,5

13 Cleome viscosa Bulhul Capparidaceae 1,2,5

14 Datura metel Kala Dhatura Solanaceae 1,2,5

15 Datura stramonium Dhatura Solanaceae 1,2,5

16 Euphobia hirta Dudhi Euphobiaceae 1,2,5

17 Flacourtia indica Kango Leguminosae 1,2

18 Ipomoea fistulosa Walafyali Aak Convulaceae 1,2,4,5

19 Lantana camara Panchpuli Verbenaceae 1,2,4,5

20 Opuntia dillenii Magphani Cactaceae 1,4,5





21 Polygonium orientale -- Polygonaceae 1,4,5

22 Parthenium -- Compositae 1,2,4,5

23 Ricinus communis -- Euphorbiaceae 2,4

24 Nerium odorum Kaner Apocyanaceae 2,6

25 Sida acuta Kharenti Malvaceae 1,2,4,5

26 Solanum xanthocarpum

Kateri Solanaceae 1,4,5

27 Solanum nigrum Mahua maho Solanaceae 1,4,5

28 Solanum surattense Kakri Solaceae 1,4,5

29 Tribulus terrestris Chota Zygophyceae 1,4,5

30 Vitex negundo Bana Verbenaceae 1,2,4,5

31 Urena lobata -- Malvaceae 1,4,5

32 Xanthium strumarium Chola Compositae 1,4,5

C) Grasses, Hedges and Climbers:

1 Coccinia cordifolia Janglo Cucurbitaceae 1,2,4

2 Cuscuta reflexa Akash bel Cosnopulaceae 1,2,4,5

3 Capparis sepiaria Hins Capparidaceae 1,2,4,5

4 Cyperus bulbosus Kila Cyperaceae 1,2,4,5

5 Cyperus rotundus Dilla Cyperaceae 4,5

6 Cocculus pendulus Vallus Merispermaceae 4,5

7 Momordica charantia Jangli kasula Cucurbitaceae 4,5

8 Perguleria extensa Trotur Asclepiadaceae 1,2,4,5

9 Tinospora cordifolia Gilloh Menispermaceae 2,4,5

10 Andropogon annulatus

Gandra Poaceae 2,4,5

11 Cenchugus biflorus Bhurat Poaceae 2,5

12 Chrysopogon fulvus Dhanlar Pocaeae 2,4,5

13 Cymbopogon Anjan Pocaeae 2,4,5

14 Cynodon dactylon Dubesha Poaceae 2,4,5

15 Dichanthium Talwan Poaceae 2,5

16 Desmostachys Dub Poaceae 2,4

17 Echinochloa colorium China Poaceae 2,5

18 Erianthus munja Kana Poaceae 2,4

19 Imperata cylindrica Siris Poaceae 2,4

20 Panicum colonum Sanuak Poaceae 2,4

21 Saccharum Kans Poaceae 2,4,5

22 Sporobolus marginalus

Chiria Poaceae 2,4,5





23 Vetiveria zizanoides Khas Poaceae 2,4,5

Habitat Types:

1- Thorny Bush 2-Village Orchards 3-Canal bank 4-aste land 5-Cropfields 6-

Urbanareas

Table 3.145 : Major Plant species used for social Forestry Plantation in Panipat, Haryana

Sl. No. Common name Scientific name

1 Kikar Acacia nilotica

2 Eucalyptus Eucalyptus hybrids

3 Khairi Acacia senegal 4 Mango Mangifera indica

5 Casuarina Casuarina equisetifolia 6 Gulmohar Delonix regia

7 Bahera Terminalia balerica

8 Subabul Leucenea leucocephala

9 Arjun Terminalia arjuna 10 Neem Azadiracta indica

11 Jamun Sizygium cuminii

12 Sisham Dalbergia sisso

13 Papri Holoptelea integrifolia

14 Asan Terminalia tomentosa 15 Cassia Cassia siamea

16 Amrood Psidium guajava

17 Teak Tectona grandis

18 Kachnar Bauhinia variagata

19 Bakain Melia azedirachta 20 Popular Populas deltoides

21 Erythrina Erythrina arborescense 22 Mesquite Prosopis juliflopha

23 Akas neem Millingtonia hortensis

24 Imli Tamarindus indica 25 Mullsery Morus alba

Table 3.26 : Plants of Medicinal Importance & Other Allied Uses

S.No. Scientific name Local name & common

name

Parts used

1 Alslonia scholoris Chatim Bark 2 Azadiracta indica Neem Seed leaf Bark

3 Bombax celba Simal Fruits 4 Butea monosperma Palas Flower, leaf

5 Erythrina arborescense Mother Flower, Bark





6 Moringa oleifera Sajina Flower, fruit leaf 7 Syzygium cumini Jamun Fruit, Bark 8 Tamarindus indica Tamarind Fruits

9 Terminalia arjuna Arjun Bark

10 Terminalia balerica Bahera Fruit, Bark

11 Thevetia nerifolia Karabi Fruit

12 Zizyphus mauritiana Ber Fruit

13 Achyranthes aspera Phutkanda Stem, root

14 Adhatoda vasica Basaka Leaf 15 Datura metal Dhutra Seeds

16 Sida acuta Kharenti Whole Plant

17 Solanum xanthocarpum Kateri Fruit

18 Tribulos terrestris Chota Cokhru Whole plant

19 Vitex negundo Nisenda Leaf

20 Vertiveria zizanoides Khas Root

Table 3.157 : Record of Major Faunal Diversity in Study Area

S. No Common name Scientific name Distribution

(A) Amphibia

1 Cricket Frog Rana limnocharis C

2 Frog Rana tigrina C

(B) Reptilia

1 Garden Lizard Calotes sp C

2 Monitor Lizard Varanus sp C

3 Common Krait Bungarus caeruleus C

4 Rat Snake Ptyas mucosus C

(C) Aves

1 Dabchick Podiceps ruficollis O

2 Cormorant Phalacrocorax sp O

3 Purple Heron Ardea purpurea O

4 Pond Heron Ardeola grayii C

5 Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis V

6 Large/Int. Egret Ardea/ Egretta sp O

7 Openbill Stark Anastomus oscitans O

8 Black Ibis Pseudibis papillosa O

9 Whistling Teal Dendrocygna sp O

10 Pariah Kite Milvus migrans V

11 Scavenger Vulture Neophron percnopterus O

12 Partridge Francolinus sp O

13 Peafowl Pavo cristatus O





14 Blackwinged stilt Himantopus C

15 Redwattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus V

16 Blue Rock Pigeon Columba livia V

17 Ring Dove Streptopelia decaocto V

18 Roseringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri C

19 Koel Eudynamys O

20 Crow-Phosant Centropus sinensis O

21 Lesser Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis O

22 White breasted Halcyon smyrnensis C

23 Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis V

24 Hoopae Upupa epops C

25 Coppersmith Megalaima O

26 Blue throated Barbet Megalaima asiatica O

27 Wire tailed Swallow Hirundo smithii O

28 Grey Shrike Lanius excubitor O

29 Black Drongo Dicrurus adsimilis V

30 Brahming Myna Sturnus pagodarum C

31 Pied Myna Sturnus Contra C 32 Common Myna Acridotheres tristis C

33 Bank Myna Acridotheres V

34 Indian Tree Pie Dendrocitta O

35 House Crow Corvus splendens C

36 Jungle Crow Corvus macrorhynchos O

37 Redvented Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer V

38 Jungle Babbler Turdoides striatus C

39 Babbler Turdoides sp C

40 Tailor Bird Orthotomus sutorius O

41 Magpie Rabin Copsychus saularis O

42 Pied Bush Chat Saxicola caprata O

43 Indian Robin Saxicoloides fulicata O

44 Sunbird Nectarinia sp O

45 House Sparrow Passer domesticus C

46 Baya Ploceus sp C

47 White throated Munia Lonchura malabarica O

48 Spotted Munia Lonchura punctulata O

(D) Mammals

1 House Rat Rattus sp C

2 Mangoose Herpestes sp R

3 Squirrel Funumbulus sp C

4 Field Mouse Mus sp C





5 Hare Lepus sp O

6 Mole Rat Bandicota sp C

7 Monkey Macaca fascicularis C

8 Jackals Canis aureus O

Table 3.28 : Checklists of Macrophytic Plants in Aquatic Habitats

S. No. Common name Scientific name Growth form

1 Water hyacinth Eichornea crassipes Floating

2 Duck weed Lemna minor Floating

3 Hogla Typha domingensis Emergent

4 Kalmi Imomea aguatica Floating

5 - Alternanthesa philigesoides Floating

6 - Cyperus tagetiformis Emergent

7 Oriental pepper Polygonum orientale Amphibious

8 - Echinocloa sp Amphibious

9 Jal kumbhi Pistia stratiotes Floating

10 Lotus Nymphea nancheli Emergent

Table 3.169 : Plankton Population Load (no/lit) in different Water Samples

S.No. Planktons Number per litre Winter Monsoon

AQ1 AQ2 AQ3 AQ4 AQ1 AQ2 AQ3 AQ4 (A) Phytoplanktons:

1 Microcystis sp 50 - - - 200 - - - 2 Ocellatoria sp - 40 25 30 - 10 - 20 3 Nitzschia sp 120 - - - - 10 - - 4 Navicula sp - 10 - - - - 10 - 5 Pediastrum sp 50 - - - 30 - - - 6 Phacus sp 100 - - - - - - -

(B) Zooplanktons: 1 Protozoa - 40 - - - - - - 2 Copepoda 100 - - - 90 - - - 3 Cladocera 150 - - - 80 - - - 4 Rotifera 50 - - - 15 - - -

AQ1 = Pond, AQ2 = Drain No. 2, AQ3 = WJ Canal (u/s), AQ4 = WJ Canal (d/s)

Table 3.30: Checklist of Common Fishes of Study Area

S.no. Common name Scientific name





1 Chital Notopterus chitala

2 Pholus Notopterus notopterus

3 Chela Salmostoma bacaila

4 Catla Catla catla

5 Rahu Labeo nolita

6 Bata Labeo bata

7 Mrigal Cirrhina mrigala

8 Punti Puntius sophor

9 Catfish Mystus seenglala

10 Rita Rita rita

11 Magur Clarius batrachus

12 Nandus Nardus nardus

13 Cyprinus cemp Cyprinus carpio

14 Lata Channa punctatus

15 Cylindrical fish Sinolia cylindica





CHAPTER 4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION

MEASURES

4.1 INTRODUCTION

The anticipated environmental impacts on various components of environment due to

proposed Expansion of the production capacities for Naphtha Cracker Unit (NCU), Mono

Ethylene Glycol (MEG), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Polypropylene (PP) Unit

Setting up Catalyst Manufacturing Unit at Panipat Naphtha Cracker can be assessed in terms

of:

i) Physical environment

ii) Biological environment, and

iii) Demographic, land use and socioeconomic environment.

For proper assessment of significance and magnitude of environmental changes in

construction and operation of the existing refinery the impacts are analysed for each

environmental parameter. An assessment is made both for adverse and beneficial impacts

in following section.

4.2 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

4.2.1 Soil Environment

Construction Phase

During the expansion, revamp phase the company will implement the following projects:


capacities(KTA)


Total (KTA)




4. PP (in terms of product) 600 180 780





There will be a small amount of construction wastes, such as, metal cutting, and debris

during erection of equipments like Columns, Vessel Pumps which may contaminate soil at

the site of construction. However, the extent of contamination will not be significant. These

wastes will not normally contaminate ground water. Their impact on soil and surface water

will be restricted to the construction period in small area around the construction site

during heavy rainfall only.

Mitigation Measures

Collection of metal cuttings, oil, grease and construction debris from the site and

disposed off scientifically to approved vendors.

Solid waste collection bins at the site.

Maintaining good housekeeping at construction site.

Canteen waste will be handled by existing canteen facilities.

Operation Phase

During operation phase of existing plant and implementing the above mentioned projects;

Very negligible solid wastes will be generated and same shall be disposed as per the existing

system of disposal as per Hazardous waste management rule.

Mitigation Measures

Maintaining housekeeping at plant.

The Spent Catalyst wastes from the different units will be replaced once in 1, 5, 6

and 10 years depending on its requirement. The spent catalyst will be disposed to

authorized CPCB recycler.

Additional Approx. 5-10 kg day municipal wastes (paper plastic, food wastes, etc)

will be generated, which will be collected and segregated.

Recyclable wastes like paper and plastic wastes will be sent for recycling.

Biodegradable wastes like food and vegetable wastes will be disposed compost pit.

Non- biodegradable and non- recyclable wastes will be sent to common landfill site.

4.2.2 Water Quality

Construction Phase





During the construction phase the demand of drinking water and construction water will be

met from existing source. Adequate drinking water, hygiene and sanitation facilities will be

provided to the workers. The construction phase may result in minor soil erosion from the

plant site, as it will clear of ground flora during plant erection. The run off from the

construction site during rainfall may cause some increase in the quantity of suspended

solids and turbidity in the runoff in natural drain. However, this impact will be of temporary

nature and may not last as soon as excavated soil established and construction debris is

disposed-off properly.

Mitigation measures

Excavation for foundations of structures/vessels will be carried out during dry

season.

Construction debris will be collected and disposed properly daily basis.

Sanitary facilities for workers will be provided.

Operation Phase

As part of additional facility effluent will be generated. It is considered that existing ETP will

be adequate to handle this additional amount. Thus the impact on water environment is

insignificant.

4.2.3 Climatology and Meteorology

The construction and operation phase of proposed expansion of existing Plant will have no

impact on meteorology of the area. Therefore, no mitigation measure is required.

4.2.4 Air Quality

Construction Phase

During the expansion, revamp phase, Activities like cleaning, levelling, grading,

construction, metal cutting, and erection of equipment like Columns, Vessel Pumps

will be carried out.

A certain amount of particulate matter will be generated by truck movements during





the construction phase. However, the suspended particulate matter in ambient air as

a result of construction activities may be relatively coarse and will be settled within a

short distance.

Therefore, the impact will be restricted within the close vicinity of the construction activity

for short period of time.

Mitigation Measures

Cordoning off construction area by tin sheets & garden net

Dust suppression measures like water sprinkling as per requirement.

Operation Phase

There will be no additional release of emissions due to combustion sources due to proposed

project. Presently in compliance to petrochemical environmental standards, Leak detection

survey is carried out monthly at all the unit areas, off sites within the complex. It is to be

noted that no fugitive emissions are detected so far. Additional storage tanks will be

operated under same conditions/practices. It is envisaged that all leaks will be identified

through LDAR programme which is as per the existing practice.

Mitigation Measures

Developing green belt in the proposed new premises.

Ensuring preventive maintenance of equipment

Regular monitoring of air polluting concentrations.

4.2.5 Noise

Construction Phase

During construction phase, metal cutting, and erection of equipment’s like Columns, Vessel

Pumps, cold cutting, hammering, vehicle movement, Rotary etc can generate noise.

Relatively high noise levels will be generated during construction phase. Anticipated noise

levels from various sources are as given below in Table 4.1





Table 4.1: Anticipated Noise Levels from Various Sources

S.No Sources Anticipated Noise Levels dB(A)

1. Metal cutting and bending 80

2. Hammering 85

3. Erection of Equipment 75

Generation of noise levels from above sources will be intermittent in the nature. The noise

level generated from the construction site would decrease with increase in distance from

the source due to the wave divergence effect.

Mitigation Measures

Use of ear muff and ear plugs to workers working in high noise area.

Enclosures are already fitted with noise generating sources.

Therefore, no significant impact is anticipated on noise levels during construction phase of

proposed fuel upgradation, expansion and revamp at the plant.

Operation Phase

Noise generation is expected from piling process and rotating machinery, and other

equipment. The other sources are pumps, compressor and turbines.

Mitigation Measures

Equipment specification and installation of acoustic enclosure which ensure low level

of noise generation.

All the Diesel Tankers and trucks are essentially fitted with silencers to control noise

generation.

Planting trees and developing and maintaining green belt area which works as noise

barrier.

Quarterly Noise surveys are conducted and abnormalities are resolved.

Therefore, impact on noise levels of the study area due operations at the plant will be

insignificant.





4.2.5 Ecology

Construction Phase

The proposed facilities are to be developed within the available area of the existing refinery

complex. This area is a graded land without any thick vegetation. The project site does not

harbor any fauna of importance. Therefore, the impact of construction activities on fauna

will be insignificant.

Mitigation Measures

Closing of trenches as soon as possible of construction.

Prevent littering of work sites with wastes, especially plastic and hazardous waste.

Training of drivers to maintain speed limits.

Operation Phase

During operation phase, no impact on green belt of the plant premises and ecology of the

study area is anticipated. Growth of plantation and development of green belt at the plant is

likely to improve the flora and fauna at the site.

4.3 DEMOGRAPHIC, LAND USE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

4.3.1 Demography

During construction phase, around 3,500 workers will be deployed, mostly from local area.

The construction activity of proposed plant will not displace any person. During Operation

phase the plant will not require large work force. Existing production employees are

sufficient to operate and handle the plant. Therefore, large scale immigration will not take

place and the impact on demography of the area will be insignificant.

4.3.2 Land Use

The expansion, revamping of the units in Panipat refinery will have no impact on land use in

the study area, as land for construction of proposed plant is already available within the

existing refinery premises. The project will be put up in the existing land area of 800 Ha and

no new land is required.





4.3.3 Socio Economic

The construction and operation of the plant will have some beneficial impact due to

increase in incomes as local unskilled, semiskilled and skilled persons as they will gain some

direct and indirect employment. Since the immigration of work force during construction

and operation of the proposed expansion, revamping and implementation of new

technologies at the plant will be likely to be very small, the impact on facilities and cultural

aspects are expected to be insignificant.

At the centre of the socio-economic impact lies the question of whether economic

development and growth can go hand in hand with environmental protection. The

expansion, revamping activity at the plant is not likely to have any negative impact if, the

proposed mitigation for environmental management are implemented by the IOCL

management. The proposed changes will have definite beneficial impacts, even though

marginal, on infrastructures facilities, gross economic product, employment opportunities,

socio-economic aspects of the area.





CHAPTER 5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

5.1 INTRODUCTION

The anticipated environmental impacts on various components of environment due to

proposed expansion of the production capacities for Naphtha Cracker Unit (NCU), Mono

Ethylene Glycol (MEG), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Polypropylene (PP) Unit

Setting up Catalyst Manufacturing Unit at Panipat Naphtha Cracker can be assessed in terms

of:

i) Physical environment

ii) Biological environment, and

iii) Demographic, land use and socio-economic environment. For proper

assessment of significance and magnitude of environmental changes in

construction and operation of the existing refinery the impacts are analyzed for

each environmental parameter. An assessment is made both for adverse and

beneficial impacts in following section In view of the above, we should seize the

opportunity of NCU, MEG, HDPE and PP revamp at present for production of

additional olefins to penetrate the deficit market for improving margin.

The following feature also justifies the PNC complex as the best alternative as regards to the

project site, infrastructure, connectivity and market potential:

The products manufactured meets market specification.

Adequate safety systems are in design to handle to any operational upset.

Availability of the required land for the proposed expansion.

Availability of infrastructure facilities

Availability of Electric Power through captive power plant.

Environmental management

Existing plants already have robust management systems for quality, environment and

occupational health and safety which are certified against the standards ISO 9001, ISO





14001 and OHSAS 18001 respectively.

The wastewater from proposed projects will be treated in the existing ETP.

Greenbelt development: There exists a well-established greenbelt area, which is

adequate for attenuation of air emissions and noise levels.

5.2 ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY

The consideration of technological alternatives for proposed expansion and revamping is

one of the more proactive side of environmental assessment - enhancing the project

through examining options instead of only focusing on the more defensive task of reducing

adverse impacts of a single option of the project. This requires the systematic comparison of

feasible alternatives for technology and operational alternatives. Alternatives are compared

in terms of their potential environmental impacts, capital and recurrent costs, suitability

under local conditions, etc. IOCL is implementing the following projects at Panipat Naphtha

Cracker:


capacities(KTA)


Total (KTA)




4. PP (in terms of product) 600 180 780

5.3 ALTERNATIVE SITE

The project is for extension and no additional land is required for the extension as well as

for Catalyst manufacturing Unit.

5.4 ALTERNATIVES FOR STORAGE

The refinery and Naptha Cracker Complex are located in Panipat, which are already having a

well-developed infrastructure set up within the premises. There are already various capacity

tanks provided onsite and offsite for storage of manufactured fuels products.





5.5 ALTERNATIVE FOR RISK REDUCTION AT REFINERY

The management system for occupational health provides the framework for the process of

identifying hazards, assessing associated risks, taking action and reviewing the outcome. The

objective is to prevent occupational diseases and to promote the employee health. In

occupational health, the deliverable is the absence of occupational diseases resulting in a

healthy and productive worker. Therefore all the occupational risks will be mitigated at the

refinery.





CHAPTER 6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

6.1 INTRODUCTION

Environmental monitoring is an essential tool for sustainable development & ensuring

effective implementation of environmental management plan & mitigation measures

adopted. Environmental monitoring will undertake primarily to determine the

environmental effects of human activities and secondarily to increase understanding of

cause – effect relationships between human activity and environmental change.

Environment monitoring is a repetitive & systematic measurement of the characteristics of

environmental components to test specific hypotheses of the effect of human activities on

the environment. Environmental monitoring program enables the proponent to identify the

deviation of environmental quality due to the proposed project activities.

Therefore, regular monitoring programme of the environmental parameters is essential to

take into account the changes in the environmental quality.

6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING PROCEDURE

Development of the programme during the planning process shall be conducted or

supported by environmental specialists. However, the implementation responsibility rests

with working managers of the organization, who should, therefore, ensure they fully

understand and subscribe to the commitments being made. These commitments will

include the legal and statutory controls imposed on the operation as well as other corporate

commitment to responsible environment management.

Panipat Naphtha Cracker has an Engineering Group to review the effectiveness of

environment management system during construction and operational phase of proposed

project. The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) is a part of Engineering Group who works

for monitoring and meet regularly to review the effectiveness of the EMP implementation.

The data collected on various EMP measures would be reviewed by EMC and if needed

corrective action will be formulated for implementation.





6.3 OBJECTIVES OF MONITORING

To ensure the effective implementation of the proposed mitigation measures, the broad

objectives of monitoring plan are:

To assess the changes in environmental conditions

To evaluate the performance of mitigation measures proposed in the environmental

monitoring programme.

To suggest improvements in management plan, if required

To enhance environmental quality

To undertake compliance monitoring of the proposed project operation and

evaluation of mitigative measure.

6.4 MONITORING PROGRAM

To check the efficacy of the adopted mitigation measures and environmental Management

plan, post project monitoring is carried out for various environmental parameters. In case,

the monitored results of environmental parameter are found to exceed the

allowable/stipulated values, the Environmental Management Cell suggests remedial actions

and gets these suggestions implemented through the concerned personnel.

6.4.1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

The air quality (at the project site and ambient air quality in the surrounding nearby villages)

will indicate to which extent the mitigation measures are being followed. Ambient air

quality parameters suggested during operation phase within existing plant are Particulate

Matters (PM2.5), Particulate Matter (PM10), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2),

Carbon Monoxide (CO), HC and VOC. These are to be monitored at designated locations.

During operation phase, the major source of air emissions will be from unit along with the

vehicular emissions from Plant. Six monthly ambient air quality monitoring should be carried

out at boundaries of Plant. The continuous ambient air quality monitoring station is also to

be envisaged.





6.4.2 Water Quality Monitoring

The up-stream and downstream surface water quality (w.r.t. project site), will indicate the

quality and extent of wastewater from the project site. Likewise the monitoring of ground

water, up-gradient and down-gradient of project site will indicate seepage of pollutants in

to ground water from the construction site.

There will not be any source for ground and surface water contamination during

construction and operation phases. However, ground water sampling and analysis can be

carried out at the Plant during operation phases.

The locations, duration and pollution parameters to be monitored and necessary

institutional arrangements are detailed in the environmental monitoring plan. The

monitoring of the ground water quality will be carried out at one location in accordance to

Indian Standard Drinking Water Specification-IS 10500:2012 for relevant parameters as

directed by State Pollution Control Board.

6.4.2 Noise Quality Monitoring

The noise levels at the project site and surrounding premises has been planned to be

assessed to which the construction workers are exposed during construction phase. This will

indicate the level of noise mitigation measures being followed during the construction

phase.

The measurement of noise levels would be carried out at suggested locations in accordance

to the Ambient Noise Standards formulated by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate

Change (MoEF&CC). Noise levels would be monitored on twenty-four hourly basis. Noise

measurements should be recorded at “A” weighted frequency using a slow time response

mode of the measuring instrument. The noise measurement location and duration are

detailed in the environmental monitoring plan.

Table 6.1 : Environmental Monitoring Program

Environmental

Component

Project

stage

Parameter Standards Location Duration/Fre

quency

Implementatio

n





Ambient Air Construc

tion

Phase

PM2.5,PM10,SO2

, NO2, CO

National

Ambient

Quality

Standard

At the

plant site

Continuous

Through

online

analyzers

Ambient air

monitoring

mobile van &

AAQ monitoring

stations

Operatio

n

Phase

HC and

VOC

National

Ambient

Quality

Standard

All plant

area

Quarterly IOCL Through

MoEF&CC/

NABL approved

monitoring

agency

PM2.5,PM10,SO2

,NO2,CO & HC

on Boundary

National

Ambient

Quality

Standards

Ambient

air quality

monitoring

stations in

complex

1.Continuous

through

online

analyzers

2.Through

ambient air

monitoring

equipment

IOCL Through

MoEF&CC/PCB/

NABL approved

monitoring

agency

Water Quality Construc

tion

Phase

As per

IS:10500:2012,

For

relevant

parameters

As per

Water

Quality

standards

(IS10500:20

12)

At the site,

Near

expansion

revamping

units

Monthly IOCL Through

MoEF&CC/PCB/

NABL approved

monitoring

agency





Operatio

n

Phase

As per

IS:10500:2012,

For

relevant

parameters

As per

IS:10500:20

12

For

relevant

parameters

ETP,

storm

water

pond ,

open

channel ,

Polishing

pond

Monthly IOCL Through

MoEF&CC/PCB/

NABL approved

monitoring

agency

6.5 MONITORING METHODOLOGIES

Monitoring of environmental samples shall be done as per the guidelines provide by MoEF

& CC/CPCB. The methods conducted or applied shall be approved or sanctioned by the any

recognized body or authority i.e. MoEF & CC/CPCB.

6.6 RESPONSIBILITY OF MONITORING AND REPORTING SYSTEM

The overall responsibility of monitoring the above parameters shall lie with the

Management. The HSE division shall be responsible for day to day monitoring of effluent,

raw water and treated water quality. The ambient air quality, stack emissions, soil, noise

and water quality shall be monitored by either third party (approved MoEF/NABL

laboratory) or by the EMC.

Reports and documents shall be prepared complying with the statutory rules & regulations.

Proper and due care shall be taken to adhere to the laid down rules and regulation by the

government. Records shall be maintained for the analysis of raw effluents and treated

effluents, ambient air quality data, stack emissions monitoring results, meteorological data

and noise levels.

The industry shall maintain the records as per the Hazardous waste regulations and EPA

regulations and apply for the annual consents for the air and water, and renewal of

authorization for the storage of hazardous waste as per Hazardous Waste (Handling &





Management) Rules, 2016. The records of hazardous waste manifest will be maintained.

These reports / documents shall be regularly and periodically reviewed and any changes /

discrepancies found in mitigation measures/ operation / management / technology shall be

brought into notice instantaneously and all possible corrective actions shall be taken to

match the discrepancies been witnessed.

Reporting system provides the necessary feedback for project management to ensure

quality of the works and that the management plan in implementation. The rationale for a

reporting system is based on accountability to ensure that the measures proposed as part of

the Environmental Management Plan get implemented in the project. The organogram of

HSE (Process Safety) is given below in Figure 6.1.

Figure 6.1: HSE Organogram of Panipat Refinery and Petrochemical complex





Table 6.2: Responsibilities of Personnel of the HSE Department

Designation Responsibility

Chief Manager Heading the Health, Safety & Environment department. Overall in-charge

of Monitoring of Environmental parameters and effectiveness of

environmental protective measures taken for environmental management.

Managers To Monitor, analyze all Environmental parameters and effectiveness of

environmental protective measures taken and decide about the additional

protective measures in safeguarding the overall ecology and environment.

6.7 BUDGET FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN

The budget for Environmental Monitoring through is given in Table 6.3

Table 6.3 : Budgetary allocation for environmental monitoring

S. N Activity Capital Cost in Lakhs Recurring cost in Lakhs per Annum

1.0 Air Environment

1.1 Ambient Air Monitoring 5 Included in EC compliance. 1.2 Development of green belt

2.0 Noise Environment

2.1 Ear Plugs, Ear Muff, Soft Sponge

0.5 0.1

2.2 Noise Monitoring Infrastructure for

monitoring already in place

Being done regularly

3.0 Water Environment

3.1 Rainwater Harvesting pits As per corporate rainwater harvesting policy

Being done regularly.

3.2 Water Quality Monitoring Infrastructure for monitoring already in place


6.8 STATUTORY RETURNS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS

The statutory returns and compliance reports here below are to be submitted to the





Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF & CC), State Pollution Control Board and Central

Pollution Control Board.

Submission of half yearly compliance report in respect of the stipulated prior

environmental clearance terms and conditions in hard and soft copies to the regulatory

authority concerned, on 1st July and 1

st January of each calendar year.

Submission of environmental statement for the financial year ending 31st

March to the

concerned Haryana State Pollution Control Board on or before 30th

September every

year.





CHAPTER 7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 INTRODUCTION

In addition to the main EIA study, Rapid Risk Assessment have been carried out and

summary of RRA study are provided in Section 7.3.

7.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

The Expert Appraisal Committee of Industry exempted the Public hearing is under section 7

(ii) of EIA Notification, 2006 for the Expansion of the production capacities for Naphtha


Polypropylene (PP) Unit and Setting up Catalyst Manufacturing Unit at Panipat Naphtha

Cracker.

7.3 RISK ASSESSMENT

The study team identified 30 numbers of scenarios for the RRA study. Considering the risk

contours and FN curve for combination of all scenarios, DNV- PHAST RISK (SAFETI) software

has been used for estimating the risk.

The following interpretations are derived from the risk results of this study:

Individual risk is in the ALARP region of the UK HSE Individual risk acceptance criteria.

The societal risk is in the ALARP region of the UK HSE Societal risk acceptance

criteria.

Recommendations

Individual Risk Values at control room, electrical sub-station, workshop, fire station, PSA,

security barrack, medical building, administration building, security building are found to be

in ALARP region.

When the Plant is in Operation, Permit system should be introduced for outside visitors’

entry. Also the number of outside persons at any time within facility should be well





regulated.

The failure frequencies assumed for the RRA are for that of a well-maintained Oil &

Gas Facilities as per standard norms. Hence the facility shall be maintained well as

per internationally acceptable practices.

Appropriate Personal Protective equipment (PPE) as per standards shall be used by

the personnel working in the area.

Emergency procedures, SOP shall be maintained and followed accordingly.

Safety Audits shall be regularly done as per norms and recommendations of OISD.

Risk Analysis Study in future shall be required if there is any change in the plant

facility.

It is welcomed to note that these recommendations are already in practice at Panipat

refinery.

A detailed risk assessment report for the Expansion of the production capacities for Naphtha


Polypropylene (PP) Unit Setting up Catalyst Manufacturing Unit at Panipat Naphtha Cracker

is enclosed as Annexure.





CHAPTER 8 PROJECT BENEFITS

India has been witnessing rapid urban and industrial growth in the past two decades, and

with the country’s current liberalization policy, this growth is expected to accelerate further.

As a consequence of the rapid rate of industrialization in India, petroleum products needs

are increasing at an equally rapid rate and the supply-demand gap is widening and steps

must be taken to address this issue. The proposed project will result in the supply of

increased volumes of environmental friendly petroleum products to meet the energy

security of northern, western and southern region of the country.

This project, besides general economic desirability, would result in substantial socio

economic benefit to the country in general and more specifically to the region. Setting-up of

this project will be a boon to this region and is bound to improve living conditions and

thereby result in further reduction of population below poverty line, which is one of the

prime policy objectives of the Government. It is expected that by creation of employment

potential, the poor/weaker section of the society will see a liftment in their living conditions.

Improvement in the overall socio-economic status of the vicinity of project area, in the

thematic areas of health, education, livelihood and infrastructure is expected.

Major CSR activities during FY 2015-16:

Sanitation: construction of toilets in govt. Schools

Environmental sustainability : installation of solar panels in govt. Schools

Expansion of education : providing furniture in all govt. Schools of nearby villages

Healthcare : organizing medical camps in neighbouring villages

Youth employment : skill development programmes in nearby villages

Science & innovation: setting up of library and science labs in govt. Schools of

neighbouring villages





To promote environmental sustainability Solar panels are installed at 04 Govt. schools of

Kachrauli, Sithana ,Khora kheri and Barauli.

Medical Camps organized for benefit of people in neighboring villages





IOCL Provided Furniture in Govt. Schools of nearby villages

IOCL helped Setting up of Math & Science Labs at Govt. schools





CHAPTER 9 9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is the planning and implementation of various

pollution abatement measures for the proposed project. The EMP lists out all the measures

to be taken during the Design/Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and operational

stages of the project. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the proposed projects

has to ensure that the residual environmental impacts are minimized by adopting best

possible economically viable techniques.

A comprehensive plan has been worked out keeping in view these requirements. The plan

encompasses the mitigation in three stages i.e. design, construction and operation of the

plant. The proposed EMP appropriate for each stage is described in the subsequent sections

of this chapter. IOCL is a vibrant, integrated and diversified petroleum company of national

importance committed to sustainable development.

IOCL have sound Environmental Management System and Occupational Health and Safety

Management Systems in place for carrying out their operations in a manner consistent with

its commitment to sustainable development.

9.1 DESIGN PHASE

The EMP in the design stage endeavors to mitigate the problems related to health, safety

and environment at the process technology/source level itself. Government of India has

made many legislations/rules for the protection and improvement of environment in India.

Various environmental legislations/rules applicable to the proposed project facilities are as

follows.

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, amended up to 1991

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, amended up to 2008, schedule 1,S.No.3

Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2002

Environment (Protection) fifth Amendment Rules, 2009, schedule VI, part D, Item III,

s.no.6

Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2012





The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991, amended 1992

The Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991, amended 1993

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, as amended upto1988.

No. 19 of 2003, [17/3/2003] - The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess

(Amendment) Act, 2003.

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1975

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Rules 1977 as amended upto

1992

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Rules 1978 as amended upto

1992.

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Rules, 2011.

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981, as amended upto 1987.

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Union Territories) Rules, 1983

Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2008, amended up to2016.

Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 2016

Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, amended up to 2010.

Common Hazardous waste Incinerator rules, The Environment (Protection)

Rules,1986, amended upto 2008, schedule 1, s.no.100

E Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011

The Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001

Proposed project shall be designed taking into account the above-referred legislations/rules

and as per the directives of Environmental Clearance documents. The mitigation measures

for the potential negative impacts anticipated from the proposed project and environmental

monitored schedule are described in this chapter.

9.2 CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Environmental impacts during the construction phase can be attributed to the site

preparation activity and the mobilization of workforce. The EMP for this phase is described

below.

Air Environment

Dust generated as result of clearing, levelling and site grading operations will be suppressed





by using water sprinklers if dusty conditions are encountered. It will be ensured that the

construction machinery using diesel driven prime movers are properly maintained to

minimize exhaust emission of CO, SPM and HC. Dust suppression measures like water

sprinkling will be done as per requirement. The Construction activity will be restricted to day

time as far as possible to avoid disturbance to surrounding areas.

Noise Environment

All noise generating equipment’s used during the construction phase shall be provided with

noise control devices. Wherever required, personal protective equipments such as earplugs,

earmuffs etc. will be provided to the persons engaged in noisy operations. This will minimize

their exposure to noise levels.

Water Environment

The water requirement for the construction phase shall be provided through the existing

tube well tapping system. Potable water and proper sanitation facilities will be provided to

the construction workers at the site.

Land Environment

Surplus earth (if any) and Construction debris will be used for landfill/site gradation. Metal

scrap and packaging materials will be sold for reprocessing.

Safety Measures

The site will have necessary security arrangements to prevent entry of unauthorized

personnel and proper control of hazardous materials on site. All the employees, with special

emphasis on contractor employees, will be trained in safety aspects related to their job.

There will be a special emphasis on safe handling of material, safety in welding and

fabrication activities and safety in working at heights. All the personnel will be provided with

safety appliances such as face shields, helmets, safety goggles, safety shoes, hand gloves

etc. as per the job requirement.

Hazardous chemicals (if any) used during the construction will be stored and handled as per

the statutory regulations in line with Hazardous waste (Management and Handling) rules

notified in 2016 (provide for a control on the generation, collection, treatment, transport,





import, storage disposal of waste) and amendment of these rules in 2000 under the

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Socio Economic Environment

The demand for work force provides ample opportunities for providing temporary skilled,

unskilled and semiskilled labour. It is expected that the unskilled and semi-skilled labour

would be available from the adjoining villages. However there would be influx of skilled and

specialized manpower to the area, which would create demand for housing and other

facilities.

9.3 OPERATION PHASE

It is envisaged that with strict adherence to the pollution prevention and control measures

during the design stage of the projects, the environmental impacts could be moderated to

the minimum possible level during the operation phase. The environmental management

plan during the operational phase of the plant shall therefore be directed to the following:

Ensuring the operations of various process units as per specified operating

guidelines/operating manuals.

Strict adherence to maintenance schedule for various machinery/equipment.

Good Housekeeping practices

Post project environmental monitoring

Air Environment

Some of the important operational measures, which can reduce the impact on air

environment, are as follows:

To control fugitive emission from the Hydrocarbon processing areas, the valves,

flanges pumps and Compressors seals; the gasket materials etc. should be

maintained on periodical basis.

The loading / unloading operation from the storage tanks should preferably be done

during early part of the day when ambient temperature is low.

The flaring of hydrocarbons should be avoided to the extent possible.





Stack Emission

In order to keep a check on the emissions of various criteria air pollutants viz. SO2, NOx,

SPM, CO from all the point sources viz. all heater stacks, Boiler stacks of existing refinery are

being monitored with the help of on-line analyzing instruments for one or more of these

pollutants depending upon the type of fuel being used there. The various new stacks of

proposed projects will also be connected to the existing on-line monitoring network.

Noise Environment

As incorporated during the design stage, the in-plant areas where noise levels are high

enough to have adverse impacts, the usage of ear plugs or earmuffs shall be strictly

enforced. Further, the plantation of suitable plants species to reduce noise levels within the

refinery area shall also be taken on priority basis. Although the predicted noise level rise

outside the plant battery limit is very marginal and is unlikely to have any adverse impact on

the surrounding community, it is proposed to monitor the noise in the operational areas

near the refinery in connection with noise minimization program.

Water environment

The water required for the refinery is being tapped from the Munak Regulator. These will be

tapped in sequential manner. Tracking of consumption of water and installation of

rainwater harvesting structures to collect and use rainwater, thereby reducing abstraction.

Land Environment

The solid waste generated in the form of packaging material etc. shall be sold off for making

it suitable for reuse by reprocessing. In order to improve the aesthetics of the plant,

extensive horticulture development and landscaping within and around the plant boundary

shall be taken up. The solids wastes identified to be disposed off in the landfill shall be done

as per established procedure for land filling.

Primarily, spent catalyst solid waste is generated from the DHDT and HGU units can be sent

back to catalyst suppliers. The activated carbon from ARU shall be used as land fill/road

making.

The Hazardous Waste/Chemicals during the operation stage will be stored and handled as

per the statutory regulations in line with Hazardous waste (Management and Handling)





rules notified in 2016 (provide for a control on the generation, collection, treatment,

transport, import, storage disposal of waste) and amendment of these rules in 2000 under

the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Oil Sludge Management

Sludge generation at PNC is very low of the order of about 40-50 M3/month, resulting in

500-600 M3/year. This is best managed through conventional bioremediation by batch wise

operation.

Bioremediation is a process that uses naturally occurring microorganism to transform

harmful substance to nontoxic compound.

Storm water management

The Panipat Naphtha cracker has constructed Storm Water Ponds of total capacity 1.5 Lac

KL. These ponds received water from all over the Refinery through the network of Storm

Water Drains. Water from various areas/units through open channel and water during

monsoon period is collected in Storm Water Ponds .To improve the quality of Storm Water

9 nos. oil catch pits have been constructed to prevent the ingress of oil in the Storm Water

Ponds. The collected storm water is then treated in dedicated storm water filtration system.

After filtration this storm water is reused in Fire water network, green belt (through

Polishing Pond) and cooling water makeup (based on quality and as per requirement).

Figure 9.1: Storm water Management inside the refinery

Soil Quality





The periodic monitoring of soil and subsoil characteristics in and around the plant area, the

landfill site is being done at regular interval of time. The important physico-chemical and

biological parameters of the soil are monitored to evaluate the impact on the land

environment.

Biological Environment

The baseline flora and fauna has been depicted in Chapter-3. In addition to wheat

cultivation, luxuriant growth of cash crops like sugarcane, mustard are also observed in the

study area.

The resultant ambient air quality levels after the operation of the plant will be within the

prescribed limits; impact on flora and fauna is not envisaged. The following

recommendations are suggested for further implementation:

Clearing of existing vegetation should be kept to minimum and should be done only

when absolutely necessary;

Plantation programme should be undertaken in all available areas. This should

include plantation in the expanded areas, along the roads, on solid waste dump

yards etc;

Use of solar energy, should be encouraged both at individual and at society levels;

and

Plantation would be done along the roads, without affecting plant operational

safety. This will not only improve the flora in the region but will add to the aesthetics

of the region.

GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT

EXISTING GREENBELT DETAILS

An extensive and diversified green belt exists around Panipat Refinery and Petrochemical

Complex. This includes green belt of Panipat Refinery, Panipat Naphtha Cracker, Eco Park

and other parks in township. This green belt works as good shield against to environment

pollution at PRPC. The details of this green belt as follows:-

GREENBELT - Preserving the Forest & flora & fauna:





Panipat refinery, since conceptualization of the project, is trying to balance the eco-system

in a more systematic way. The refinery was commissioned in the year 1998 (October) and

has developed a Green belt having more than 5 lacs surviving trees, as on March 2017, in

close co-ordination with Haryana Forest department. The details are given below:

ECO-PARK (Green belt):

Location: Total area under green belt is 395 Hectare including area of Eco park of 127.80

hectare and other plantation zones in township , roadside & plant areas. The tree

plantation was started in the year 1993-94 i.e. much before commissioning of the plant.

Trees planted in first phase wereNeem, Sisam, Jamun, Mango,Amaltash, Gulmohar,

Kachnar, Arjun, Peepal, Papari, Kikar, Bottle brush etc.,

There are about 5 Lac trees, which have survived as on March 2017 with a survival

rate of 90%.Plants planted in 2015 – 16 & 2016 – 17 were 6142 & 10016

respectively

About Rs. 30 lacs per annum is being spent on maintaining the Eco Park through

Haryana Forest Department.

Peripheral Green Belt on 14km long boundary of the Refinery.

SPECIES:

The species of trees have been meticulously selected depending upon availability of water,

their pollution control properties and wind direction. Therefore, about 40 different species

have been planted and some of the varieties are:

Papri, Poplar, Sulabul, Semai, Arjun, Teak, Amaltas, Mango, Jamum, Kachnar, Sisham, Gul





Mohar, Neem, Kaner Bottle Brush, Silver Oak, Kasarina, Chandni, Toon, Bouganvelai.

Similarly, another greenbelt has been developed around PNC. The trees have been planted

at a spacing of 2m x 4m

The trees planted are:

(a)Tall fruit plants like Mango, Jack fruit, Jamun and Kadamb

(b)Medium size fruit plants like Aonla, Guava, Ber and Aru

(c) Medium sized shrubs like Lemon, Karonda, and Anar.

PLANTATION AROUND PANIPAT NAPHTHA CRACKER

New Green belt area has been developed at the village Baljatan, which is adjacent to

Panipat Naphtha Cracker area. The green belt is situated at the outer periphery of the PNC.

It consists of 50m wide strips along 7 km long periphery of PNC. This green belt has been

developed with an objective of growing mixed varieties of plants including fruit plants at the

spacing of 4m x 4m. Trees, which grows up to the height of 20-25 feet are planted at the

spacing of 8m x 8m (one alternate trees in each direction of grid of 4m x 4m).Plants planted

in the remaining pits grew up to 10 – 15 m. In order to provide greenery in the initial years,

small fruit bearing shrubs are planted between two fruits plants

PLANTATION IN REFINERY TOWNSHIP:

There are about 12000 trees in the Refinery Township in an area of 20 ha consisting of

varieties of species mainly consisting of fruit bearing trees. . A beautiful herbal park has

also been developed in Refinery Township under the consultation and guidance of a

renowned horticulturist from Yamuna nagar Herbal Park.





ROSE GARDEN AND HERBAL PARK IN WWTP:

A Rose Garden and an herbal Park has been developed within the premises of Panipat

Refinery by using the treated water. The WWTP of PR is unique in the sense that it is a living

example of concept that Plant (Treatment) and Plants can co-exist together supporting each

other for their survival. The WWTP supports the Rose Garden and the Herbal Park to meet

the requirement of the water, whereas the plants/ garden in turn in purifying the air by

generating oxygen in day time by Photosynthesis process and supports the plant operation.

ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW AT REFINERY TOWNSHIP:

In order to encourage gardening and preservation of the environment amongst the

township residents, every year during the winter months (January- February), annual flower

show is being organized on a large scale, where in lot of competitions are held in various

fields and prizes are distributed by eminent personalities.

PANIPAT & KARNAL- OUR CITIES.

Panipat Green Fund: Apart from our own initiatives, Panipat Refinery has taken a lot of

interest in greening the environment by contributing towards Panipat Green Fund, which

has been formed by District Conservator of Forest, Panipat. The refinery has been

associating for tree plantation in Panipat City, since 1998-99.

In order to conserve the environment, Panipat refinery and the District authorities are

working hand in hand of Karnal and Panipat for the following purposes:

To provide 1000 tree guard at National Highways, Panipat and Karnal

Beautification of National Park, Narain Singh Park & Hero Park at Model Town of

Panipat

Development of Hali Park, Marla Park, Librarywala Park.

DAV parks in the Panipat city and nearby locations

Panipat Naphtha Cracker encourages forestry projects in nearby villages, schools &

Panchayat land. A massive medicinal tree plantation was organized in Sithana Village

Goshalaa.

Every year we are planting more than 1000trees around PR & 1000 trees around PNC as per

yearly target.





EXPENDITURE IN LAST TWO YEARS

Panipat Naphtha Cracker spent the following amount on greenery plantation in last two

years.

Amount 2015-16 2016-17

35 40.1 *Figures in Lakhs

Occupational Health and Safety

For the proposed project, action plan for the implementation of OHSA Standards as per

OSHAS/USEPA is as shown below:

Display of Occupational Health & Safety Policy;

To comply with statutory legal compliance related to the OHC dept.;

Develop Onsite and Offsite emergency plan as Emergency Procedures to respond to

Potential Emergencies;

Schedule Regular Emergency Evacuation Drills by active participation and evaluation

as and when drill planned by safety department;

Six monthly periodic medical examinations of all workers working with the

hazardous process;

Reporting of all incidence and accidents by Accident & Incidence Reporting

System;

Investigation of all incidence and accidents by Investigation Report System;

MSDS of all chemicals of company;

Review of first aid facility;

Preparing first aider & its information at work place;

Identifying training needs of all the departments;

Awareness of Occupational Hazards & General health promotional in workers by

conducting lectures for occupational health hazards in annual planner at training

center;

Up-keep of ambulance & OHC by maintaining records





Health

In order to provide safe working environment and safeguard occupational health and

hygiene, the following measures will be undertaken:

Periodic compulsory medical examination for all the plant employees as per

OSHA requirement and specific medical examination.

All the employees shall be trained in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) aspects

related to their job.

Exposure of workers to noise, particularly in areas housing equipment which

produce 85 dB(A) or more will be monitored by noise decimeters. Audiometric tests

are also done at periodic intervals for all the plant employees.

Regular (6 monthly) periodic medical checkup of contract and subcontract workers

working at hazardous processes is done as per clause 68 T of Factory’s Act.

9.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL

A Health, Safety and Environment Department under its technical services department in

Panipat Naphtha Cracker, which consists of well-qualified and experienced technical

personnel from the relevant fields, will be in place to look after environment mitigation

measures during the construction and operation phase.

9.5 BUDGET FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Details of various areas of EMP in construction and operation phase and amount which shall

be spent in respective area is shown below in Table 9.1

Table 9.1:Budget of Environmental Management Plan(Construction Phase)

S. No Activity Capital Cost in

Lakhs

Recurring cost in Lakhs per

Annum

1.0 Air Environment

1.1 Development of Greenbelt 5 Included in EC compliance.

1.2 Ambient Air quality Monitoring Being done regularly.






2.1 Development of Greenbelt Included in 1.1 Included in EC compliance.

2.2 Noise Monitoring Being done regularly.


3.1 Water Monitoring Being done regularly

4.0 Land Environment


4.2 Solid waste management

tracking and development of

manure pits

2.5 1.0

5.0 Biological Environment


6.0 Corporate Social Responsibility

6.1 Social development activities in

terms of Skill Development

/Empowerment, Education /

Literacy Enhancement,

Healthcare / Medical facility,

Drinking water / Sanitation,

Community Development etc.,

As per CSR policy of IOCL

As per CSR policy of IOCL

Table 9.2:Budget of Environmental Management Plan (Operation Phase)

S. N Activity Capital Cost in Lakhs Recurring cost in Lakhs per Annum

1.0 Air Environment

1.1 Ambient Air Monitoring Infrastructure for monitoring already in place.


1.2 VOC Monitoring






2.1 Ear Plugs, Ear Muff, Soft Sponge

0.5 0.1

2.2 Noise Monitoring Infrastructure for monitoring already in place



3.1 Rainwater Harvesting pits As per corporate rainwater harvesting policy


3.2 Water Quality Monitoring Infrastructure for monitoring already in place






CHAPTER 11 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED

The consultant engaged and the brief description of the key personnel is furnished below.

ABC TECHNO LABS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

ABC Techno Labs India Private Limited an ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 Certified

Company & leading Environmental Engineering & Consultancy Company. We are the first

firm to be accredited by NABET (National Accreditation Board for Education and Training),

Quality Council of India, as an EIA Consultant. We are equipped with in-house, spacious

laboratory, accredited by NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration

Laboratories), Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.

Since establishment our focus is on sustainable development of Industry and Environment

based on sound engineering practices, innovation, quality, R&D and most important is

satisfying customers need. The company has successfully completed more than 100’s

projects of variety of industries, in the field of pollution control. We are also dealing in the

projects of waste minimization and cleaner production technology. Our team of technocrats

and scientists are well experienced to deal with the Designing, Manufacturing, Fabrication,

Installation and Commissioning of Effluent/Wastewater Treatment Plants, Sewage

Treatment Plants, Combined Treatment Plants.

We are having a well experienced team of Scientists & Engineers who are looking after our

well equipped analytical laboratory with a facility including analysis of physical, chemical

and biological parameters as per the requirements of the State Pollution Control Board and

our clients.

SERVICES OF ABC TECHNO LABS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

Social Impact Assessment (SIA)





Environmental Baseline data collection for Air, Meteorology, Noise, Water, Soil,

Ecology, Socio-Economic and Demography etc;

Environmental Monitoring

Socio Economic Studies

Resettlement & Rehabilitation Plan

Ecological & Human Health Risk Assessment Studies

Ecological Impact Assessment

Environmental Management Framework

Solid Waste Management

Hazardous Waste Management

Internship & Training

TURNKEY PROJECTS

Water Treatment Plants

Sewage Treatment Plant

Recycling & Water Conservation Systems

Zero Discharge System

Other Services

Operation & Maintenance of Water & Waste Water Plants

Water & Waste Water Treatment Chemicals

Pilot Plant studies

Feasibility studies & preparation of budgetary estimates

LABORATORY DIVISION

Chemical Testing

Environmental Testing

Microbiological Testing





Food Testing

METALLURGICAL TESTING

Mechanical Testing

Chemical Testing

Corrosion Testing

SECTORS ACCREDITED BY NATIONAL ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR

EDUCATION AND TRAINING (NABET)

Mining of Minerals (Opencast only)

Thermal Power Plants

Mineral Beneficiation including Pelletisation

Metallurgical Industries (Ferrous & Non Ferrous)

Petroleum refining industry

Chlor-alkali Industry

Leather/skin/hide processing industry

Chemical Fertilizers

Textile – cotton and manmade fibres

Synthetic Organic Chemical Industries

Distilleries

Sugar Industry

Isolated storage & handling of hazardous chemicals

Airports

Industrial Estates/ Parks/Complexes/Special Economic Zones

Highways/Railways/Transport terminals/Mass rapid transport system

Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs)

Common Municipal Solid Waste Management facility (CMSWMF)

Building & Construction Projects,

Townships & Area Development Projects





Annexure -I

Documents

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