Kadam · 2019-04-30 · At present the name of Company is INEOS Styrolution India Ltd (INEOS). The unit has valid CC& A to product Styrene Acrylonitrile co-polymer (SAN) 120000 MTA

INEOS STYROLUTION INDIA

LIMITED

Proposed Expansion of Styrene Acrylonitrile co-polymer (SAN) Plant from 1,20,000 MTA to 1,60,000 MTA at Halol – Kalol Road, Taluka-Kalol, District Panchmahal, State Gujarat

MARCH 2019

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INEOS STYROLUTION INDIA LTD.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PROPOSED EXPANSION

OF SAN CO-POLYMER PLANT FROM 1,20,000

MTA TO 1,60,000 MTA AT HALOL-KALOL

ROAD, TALUKA KALOL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

KADAM ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS | March 2019 2

1 EXCECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 Introduction to INEOS Styrolution India Limited (INEOS)

The unit is located in Plot No. 17, 18/1, 18/2, 20 & 4060, Village Katol, Taluka Kalol, and District Panchmahal of

Gujarat State.

Production of ABS sheets was started in this premise by name of Company ABS Plastics Ltd in 1987. Production of

SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile) was started with technology from JSR (Japan Synthetic Rubber) in 1993. In same year,

name of the company changed from ABS Plastics ltd to ABS Industries Ltd. In 1997 Bayer AG (Germany) procured

51 % shares and company became a Bayer group company then name of the company became Bayer ABS Ltd. In

2004 spin off of Bayer AG into two groups. Company became part of Lanxess group and became Lanxess ABS Ltd.

In 2008, Lanxess sold the global ABS business to INEOS and Company is now part of INEOS Group. At present the

name of Company is INEOS ABS (India) Ltd. In 2012, Styrolution (Jersey) Limited, UK, acquired major shares of the

Company, thereby becoming the holding company of INEOS ABS (India) Limited. After following appropriate

required procedure, the name of the company was changed from “INEOS ABS (India) Limited” to “Styrolution ABS

(India) Limited” effective from May 1, 2012.

In 31st March 2016, INEOS acquired 100% entities from Styrolution and became INEOS Styrolution India Limited.

1.2 The Project

The proposed project is expansion of Styrene Acrylonitrile manufacturing plant at Plot No. 17, 18/1, 18/2, 20 &

4060, Village Katol, Taluka Kalol, District Panchmahal of Gujarat State. The estimated cost of the proposed project

is ~ INR 123 Crore.

At present the name of Company is INEOS Styrolution India Ltd (INEOS). The unit has valid CC& A to product

Styrene Acrylonitrile co-polymer (SAN) 120000 MTA and ABS Sheet 2400 MTA after expansion Styrene Acrylonitrile

co-polymer (SAN) from 1,20,000 MTA to 1,60,000 MTP and ABS Sheets removing from the product.

The total production capacity is given in following table:

S. No. Name of the Product CAS Number Production Capacity, MT/Annum

Existing Proposed Total

1 Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN) 9003-54-7 120000 40000 160000

2 ABS Sheets - 2400 -2400 0

1.3 Regulatory Framework

The proposed project is covered under category – 5(e)-Petrochemical Based Processing Unit “A” projects to be

appraised by MoEF&CC, New Delhi as per the new EIA Notification vide gazette no. S. O. 1533 dated 14th

September, 2006 and subsequent amendments till date.

1.4 Project Details

1.4.1 Cost of the Project

The estimated project cost of the proposed project is ~123 Crore. Capital cost on environmental matters will be

INR ~323 Lac and recurring cost on environmental matter will be INR ~8.5 Lac per year.







1.4.2 Area Statement

Total plot area after expansion will be 48,857.44 m2, which includes 17,817 m2 for greenbelt development.

1.4.3 Power Requirement

Electricity will be used from the existing power connection of MGVCL. Existing demand is 2200 kVA and after

Proposed Expansion total 2500 kVA Used from MGVCL. Total estimated electrical load for the proposed

manufacturing unit in phase manner is around 2500 KVA. In addition, the plant will have after proposed expansion

DG Sets of 3 no. of capacity of 1000 kVA, 1500 kVA and 1250 kVA for emergency power back up during grid failure.

1.4.4 Water and Wastewater Management

The fresh water demand for the existing unit will be 415 KLD which will be increased after proposed Expansion and

it will be about 508 KLD. Water will be sourced from Bore well.

Existing fresh water consumption is 415 KLD including domestic. So total fresh water consumption after proposed

expansion will be 508 KLD including domestic. Existing wastewater generation is 104 KLD (30 KLD domestic + 74

KLD Industrial). After proposed expansion Total wastewater generation is 121 KLD (30 KLD domestic + 91 KLD

Industrial).

The effluent generated from the various areas such as utilities, washings will be treated in the ETP having capacity

of 120 KLD. 30 KLD Sewage will be used for gardening after treatment in STP. 91 KLD industrial wastewater will be

treated in existing 120 KLD of ETP then after treatment will used for gardening.

1.4.5 Air Emission

There will be no increase of flue gas stack for proposed expansion.

There are 6 nos. of flue gas stacks after proposed expansion from which 2 stacks are attached to TFH, 3 stacks

attached to D.G. Sets, 1 stack attached to 2 Nos. of boiler (1 boiler is standby). Incinerator has been removed from

site as per CPCB norms.

Adequate stack heights are provided to all existing stacks to minimize the air emission within the permissible limit.

There are 1 no. of existing process vents which attached to atmospheric vent (stack attached to reactor safety

valve). Adequate air pollution control measures like water seal pot is attached to process vents to minimize the air

emission within the permissible limit.

There will be 16 nos. of process vents after proposed expansion from which 1 no. of existing process vents which

attached to atmospheric vent (stack attached to reactor safety valve), 4 vents are attached to pelletizer, 9 vents

attached to dust collector, 1 vent attached to fume extraction system, and 1 vent attached to blower. Adequate air

pollution control measures like water seal pot, bag filters will be attached to all process vents to minimize the air

emission within the permissible limit.

Stack/ Vent monitoring at regular interval by approved agency is being done and after proposed expansion the

same practice will be continued.

1.4.6 Solid and Hazardous Waste Generation and Disposal

The solid / Hazardous Waste will be collected and temporarily stored in Hazardous Waste Storage Area as per

hazardous waste rules within the plant premises. The details of the solid and hazardous waste generation,

quantification, classification, collection, transportation and disposal facility as per Hazardous Waste Rules 2016 and

its amendment are mentioned in below table. INEOS has taken membership of BEIL, RSPL & NECL for disposal of

waste







S. No.

Type of Waste

Hazardous Waste Category

as per HWMR 2016

Quantity in MTPA

Source Method of Collection

Treatment/ Disposal

Remark

Existing

1 Sludge from waste water purification

35.3 6.02 ETP Plant Plastic bags sent to authorized

solid waste disposal site, NECL

2

Contaminated solvent or mixtures of

solvents made with organic sulfur

compounds

20.2 24.23 Spent solvent

Drums

Collection, Storage, Transportation and

Disposal to Co-processing at RSPL

/ BEIL

3

Oil - water containing cargo residue, washing water and sludge

3.1 17.93 Process waste

Drums



/ BEIL

4

Chemical - containing cargo

residue and sludge


Drums



/ BEIL

5

Heavy metal –containing residue

from used ion exchange material

in the water purification

35.2 21.17

Used Resins and

other waste of

DM Water Plant

Plastic bags sent to authorized


6 Flue gas cleaning

residue 34.1 18.20 Boiler ASH Plastic bags

sent to authorized solid waste disposal

site, NECL

Will be deleted as On-

site incinerat

or is removed

7

Sludge from the incineration of

exclusively chemical waste

36.1 36.40

Sludge (in the form

ash) generated

after treatment

of scrubber wastewater



8

Fly ash from incineration of

hazardous waste, except exclusively communal sewage sludge, flue gas cleaning residue

36.2 9.10 Incineratio

n plant ASH



9 Used oil 5.1 15.15

Oil and cotton waste

generated from the

maintenance

activities

Drums

Collection, Storage, Transportation,

Disposal by Selling out to authorized

Re- refiners

10

Discarded containers/barrels

/Liners contaminated with

33.1 49.99

Chemical drum and packing

bags liners

- Collection, Storage,

Transportation, Disposal by Selling







S. No.

Type of Waste


as per HWMR 2016

Quantity in MTPA


Treatment/ Disposal

Remark

hazardous waste / Chemicals.

out to authorized Re- cyclers

11 Sludge and filters contaminated with

oil 3.3 0.18

DG sets/filter

contaminated with oil

Plastic bags



/ BEIL

12 Asbestos

containing residue 15.1 3.65

Old Roof sheet / Gaskets

-


Disposal at Approved TSDF

land fill Site

13

Distillation residue from

contaminated organic solvent

36.1 10.95 In-house /outside

purification Drums



/ BEIL

14 Waste / residue containing oil

5.2 0.73

Cotton waste

containing oil during maintenan

ce activities

Plastic bags



/ BEIL

15 Organic Residue 1.4 799.35

Process waste from

reactor, recovered solvent tanks

Drums / Tank



/ BEIL

After proposed Expansion

1 Sludge from waste water purification

35.3 8.03 ETP Plant Plastic bags sent to authorized


2

Contaminated solvent or mixtures of

solvents made with organic sulfur

compounds

20.2 32.31 Spent solvent

Drums



/ BEIL

3

Oil - water containing cargo residue, washing water and sludge


Drums



/ BEIL

4

Chemical - containing cargo

residue and sludge


Drums



/ BEIL

5

Heavy metal –containing residue

from used ion exchange material

in the water purification

35.2 28.23

Used Resins and

other waste of

DM Water Plant









S. No.

Type of Waste


as per HWMR 2016

Quantity in MTPA


Treatment/ Disposal

Remark

6 Used oil 5.1 20.2

Oil and cotton waste

generated from the

maintenance

activities

Drums



Re- refiners

7

Discarded containers/barrels

/Liners contaminated with hazardous waste /

Chemicals.

33.1 49.99

Chemical drum and packing

bags liners

-



Re- cyclers

8 Sludge and filters contaminated with

oil 3.3 0.24

DG sets/filter

contaminated with oil

Plastic bags


Disposal to Co-processing at RSPL/ BEIL

9 Asbestos

containing residue 15.1 4.87

Old Roof sheet / Gaskets

-


Disposal at Approved TSDF

land fill Site

10

Distillation residue from

contaminated organic solvent

36.1 14.6 In-house /outside

purification Drums



/ BEIL

11 Waste / residue containing oil

5.2 0.97

Cotton waste

containing oil during maintenan

ce activities

Plastic bags



/ BEIL

12 Organic Residue 1.4 899.35

Process waste from

reactor, recovered solvent tanks

Drums / Tank



/ BEIL

1.5 Description of the Environment

1.5.1 Study Area and Study Period

The study area is considered to be the area within 10 km radius of the site and the study period was from

December 2018 to February 2019 (3 months) i.e. winter season.

1.5.2 Landuse

Land use and land cover classes in the area are predominantly agriculture land covering ~70% of study area.

Agriculture crop wheat, corn, castor etc. are cultivated in the study area. Halol GIDC and Kalol industrial area are







present in the study area. Three rivers namely Goma, Karad and Kuvach are present in the study area. Narmada

canal system is also present in the study area.

Change in land use from agricultural land to non-agricultural land for plot no 4060. Removal of vegetation, cutting

& filling of earth material and laying of foundation & paving will lead to change in land cover at site from scrub

land/ land without scrub/ open vegetation to built up land/ industrial use.

Top layer of soil will be stored separately and will be used for additional greenbelt development. Excavated earth

will be used for backfilling and care will be taken that natural drainage pattern of the surrounding area remains

unchanged due to cutting and filling. Tree cutting permission will be taken wherever applicable

Development of additional greenbelt will improve the overall land cover characteristics both aesthetically as well as

ecologically. It is our belief that land use and land cover related impacts are manageable and should not impede

the objective of sustainable development.

1.5.3 Climatology

Site specific meteorological data shows that average wind speed in the winter season is 3.2 m/s and maximum

wind speed of 9.2 m/s.

It can be observed that in winter season i.e. December 2018- February 2019, wind blows mostly from NE

sector. Calm wind contributes to about 0.46%

Average temperature recorded for the winter season was 24.7°C with maximum temperature of 39°C and

minimum of 13°C which is a characteristic of this study area.

Average relative humidity recorded for the winter season was 26.9% with maximum humidity of 79% and

minimum of 0% which is a characteristic of this study area.

1.5.4 Ambient Air Quality

Ambient air monitoring was carried out at 8 locations in the study area. A comparison of results obtained during

monitoring with the range indicators provided by CPCB indicates the followings.

Locations of AAQM Stations

AAQM Station

Location Distance w.r.t

Project Site in Km Direction w.r.t

Project Site Justification for selection of station

AA 01 Project Site - Core Area Selected As Base Station

AA 02 Maghasar Village 3.55 S Downwind Location Surrounded by

Agriculture & Nr. its Halol GIDC

AA 03 Derol village 3.24 N Upwind Location Surrounded by Agriculture

& Nr. Industrial Area

AA 04 Katol Village 0.83 W Crosswind Location Surrounded by

Agricultural Area, nr. Passing river and nearest to the site location

AA 05 Alindra Village 1.18 S Downwind Location Surrounded by

Agricultural area and Nr. Industrial area

AA 06 Madhvas Village 2.54 SW Nearest Habitation in downwind direction

to collect AAQ Status.

AA 07 Daulatpura

Village 1.38 ESE

Nearest Habitation in crosswind direction to collect AAQ status.

AA 08 Kalol village 0.95 ENE Upwind Location it’s big town in 10 km

Area. Surrounded by Agricultural and nr. Industrial area


PROPOSED EXPANSION OF SAN CO-POLYMER PLANT FROM

1,20,000 MTA TO 1,60,000 MTA AT HALOL-KALOL

ROAD,TALUKA KALOL SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS


Average Results of AAQM

Station Code

Unit of Average Concentration

Average Pollutant Concentration µg/m3

Note: Pollutant Concentration (All units are in µg/m3 Except CO is in mg/m3)

Pollutants PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOX HBr NH3 Cl2 HCl H2S HF VOC THC CO

Duration (24hr) (8 hr) (Grab) (1 hr)

Detection Limit 10 2 3.75 6 1 10 1 1 1 1 1 327 0.5

National Ambient Air Quality Standards by

Central Pollution Control Board dtd. 16th

November' 2009

Industrial, Residential, Rural and

Other Area 100 60 80 80 NS 400 NS NS NS NS NS NS 4

Ecologically Sensitive Area (Notified by

Central Govt.) 100 60 30 30 NS 400 NS NS NS NS NS NS 4

AA01 At Project Site 87 37 9 18 < 1.0 < 10.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 1436 1.06

AA02 Maghasar 78 33 9 18 < 1.0 < 10.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 1204 0.72

AA03 Derol 61 28 9 17 < 1.0 < 10.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 1211 0.78

AA04 Katol 69 29 9 18 < 1.0 < 10.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 1301 0.81

AA05 Alindra 68 29 9 18 < 1.0 < 10.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 1325 0.72

AA06 Madhvas 54 25 9 17 < 1.0 < 10.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 1337 0.73

AA07 Daulatpura 54 25 9 17 < 1.0 < 10.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 1337 0.66

AA08 Kalol 83 36 9 18 < 1.0 < 10.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 1307 0.75

Observations

A comparison of the above results with the value range indicators provided by CPCB for Industrial, residential, rural & other area indicates:

At various locations, average concentration of PM10 was observed to be varying from 54 to 87 µg/Nm3 which are well within limits.

An average concentration of PM2.5 levels was observed to be in range of 25 to 36 µg/Nm3 which is well within NAAQS by CPCB.

An average concentration of SO2 and NOX is observed to be within the specified limit of NAAQS provided by CPCB.

NH3, HBr, Cl2, HCl, H2S, HF, THC, CO and VOC were recorded below detection limits of NAAQS at all locations.


PROPOSED EXPANSION OF SAN CO-POLYMER PLANT FROM 1,20,000 MTA TO

1,60,000 MTA AT HALOL-KALOL



1.5.5 Noise

Noise levels were recorded at eight different locations at and in the vicinity of the proposed site. The details of

ambient noise monitoring along with the results are presented in the following table.

Loc. Code

Location Date Category

CPCB Limits in dB (A) Average Noise levels

in dB (A)

Day Time

Night Time

Day Time

Night Time

NL01 At Site Main

Gate 10-Dec-

18 Industrial 75.0 70.0 67.8 61.7

NL02 SW Project boundary

11-Dec-18

Industrial 75.0 70.0 64.3 61.0

NL03 NE Project Boundary

10-Dec-18

Industrial 75.0 70.0 70.0 69.5

NL04 Nr Utility Area 11-Dec-

18 Industrial 75.0 70.0 68.0 67.4

NL05 200 m North from project

boundary

13-Dec-18

Residential 55.0 45.0 54.1 44.3

NL06 Kalol Village 12-Dec-

18 Residential 55.0 45.0 54.1 44.3

NL07 Katol Village 13-Dec-

18 Residential 55.0 45.0 54.1 44.9

NL08 Alindra Village 12-Dec-

18 Residential 55.0 45.0 54.5 44.1

Observation

Noise level during day time & night time, in Industrial area were observed within the CPCB standards i.e.

Industrial area (75 dBA (d) & 70 dBA (n)).

Noise level during day and night time in Residential area were observed within the CPCB standards i.e.

residential area (55 dBA (d)) & 45 dBA (n)).

1.5.6 Ground Water

Ground water samples were collected from eight different locations covering the entire study area and

analysed for all the 30 Nos. of parameters as per the APHA Standard Methods (23rd Edition). On comparison of

analysis results with the limits specified following results was obtained.

Sample Id

Sampling Locations

Sampling date Bore Well/ Hand pump/Dug well

~ Distance in km

Direction

GW1 At Project Site 03.01.2019 Borewell Core Area -

GW2 Derol Village 03.01.2019 Borewell N 3.39

GW3 Kalol Village 03.01.2019 Borewell NE 1.0

GW4 Katol Village 03.01.2019 Borewell WSW 0.83

GW5 Alindra Village 03.01.2019 Borewell S 1.19

GW6 madhvas Village 03.01.2019 Borewell SW 2.49

GW7 Maghasar Village 03.01.2019 Borewell S 3.30

GW8 Daulatpura Village 03.01.2019 Borewell SE 0.70






Observations

From the observation of the distribution of Total Dissolved Solids Content (TDS) in ground water which is

ranging from (408-760 mg//l), it is observed that ground water quality is good.

From the observation of the distribution of Nitrate in ground water which is ranging from (4.75- to 66.20

mg/l), it is observed that there is hydraulic connection between unconfined and semi-confined Aquifer.

The primary source of nickel in drinking ground water is leaching from metals which are in contact with

drinking water such as pipes and nickel may also be present in some ground water as a consequence of

dissolution from nickel ore bearing rocks. In this case primary source of nickel in ground water is

dissolution from nickel ore bearing rocks

Zinc: Heavy metals are naturally part of the environment and can be found in soil and rocks and also

dissolved in rivers, stream and ground water. Certain rocks like granites, basalt and some shales can be

naturally high in heavy metals. It is pertinent to mention that, in this case primary source of zinc in ground

water is dissolution from rocks like granites, basalt and some shales which could be naturally high in heavy

metals.

Although the site is in operation since 1987, from the observation of the distribution of various quality

parameters in ground water which are ranging in varying proportion, it is observed that there is no

perceptible change in ground water quality.

1.5.7 Surface Water

Similarly surface water samples are also collected from 10 different locations covering the entire study area

and analysed for the parameters specified in IS 2296 – 1982 Inland Surface Water Standards (CPCB).

Following observations were recorded after comparison of the analysis results with the limits.

Code Location Source Date of Sampling ~Distance (Km) ~Direction

SW 1 Goma River Near

Daulatpura Village (Up) River 19.01.19 1.26 ENE

SW 2 Goma Near Site (Mid) River 19.01.19 0.38 S

SW 3 Goma River near Boru

Village (Down) River 19.01.19 3.84 W

SW 4 Karad River near Alindra

Village (Up) River 19.01.19 1.72 S

SW 5 Karad River (Mid) River 04.01.19 1.76 S

SW 6 Karad River near Madhvas

Village (down) River 19.01.19 2.54 SW

SW 7 Kalol Town Pond Pond 19.01.19 1.31 NE

SW 8 Canal near Kalol-Boru

Road Canal 19.01.19 1.57 WNW

SW 9 Katol Pond Pond 19.01.19 0.74 W

SW 10 Saganmuwada Pond Pond 19.01.19 6.35 N

Observations on Surface Water (Pond & River) Quality

The baseline quality of water based on the results of the surface water quality monitoring within the study

area, it is observed that






The quality of River and Canal water is good i.e. SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6 and SW8 and it is

compared with class C as per classification of inland surface water and it can be used as drinking purpose

after conventional treatment followed by disinfection.

Pond water quality observed might polluted. The DO is less and BOD is high at all pond waters may be due

to some mixing of sewage water from nearby villages or some other activities in pond like washing and

bathing by villagers and animals also. Hence the quality of pond waters i.e. SW7, SW9 & SW10 are

compared with class E as per classification of Inland Surface Water and it is use for irrigation and industrial

cooling

1.5.8 Soil

Soil samples were collected and analysed observations of which are presented in following table. Mostly

texture of the soil is sandy loam and Sandy clay loam in the study area.

Sample Id

Sampling Locations Distance in km from

the site Direction from

the site Date of sample

collection

S 1 At site - - 03/01/19

S 2 Madhwas village 2.55 SSW 03/01/19

S 3 Kalol (Agri Res. Station), Derol 1.00 NE 03/01/19

S 4 Katol village 0.83 WSW 03/01/19

S 5 Alindra village 1.19 S 03/01/19

S 6 Dolatpura 1.42 E 03/01/19

S 7 Maghasar village 6.60 SSE 03/01/19

S 8 Derol village 3.30 N 03/01/19

Soils at the site and in the surrounding areas are having sandy loam to sandy clay loam texture having

moderate porosity, water holding capacity and permeability. At present soils do not pose problem of either

salinity or sodicity. The soil fertility of the project area is medium to high with respect to nitrogen.

1.6 Ecology- Biodiversity

The biological environment is an important component of the environment of any area. Areas under

development have substantial impact on biodiversity. Therefore, Baseline information/data on the flora and

fauna of the particular area is important for inferring the impact of a proposed project. The ultimate aim of an

ecological assessment is to understand the biological environment of the project area to predict likely impacts

on surrounding environ and to take mitigatory actions if needed.

Standard methodologies were followed to assess biodiversity of project area. Status of trees, herbs, shrubs,

grasses, climbers, herpetofauna, avifauna and mammals were assessed in the project study area.

As a result of survey, core zone area is occupied with existing industry/ builtup area, green belt and lawns.

Existing greenbelt is 11,984 m2 and 5833 m2 is proposed for expansion at site. Hence after expansion total

greenbelt area will be 17,817 m2 (1.7817 Ha) which is ~36.47% of the total plot area which is over and above

the Standard ToR condition of 33%.

Unit has carried out plantation of various species and as a result today existing project premises encompasses

well developed greenbelt at some places with a total plantation of 280 plants (262 trees & 18 shrubs) of 19

species on an area of 11,984 m2 (1.1984 ha) within the project premises while 5833 m2 greenbelt area is






proposed for plantation. Considering 1500 trees per Ha, project area should have a total plantation of 2675

trees out of which total 280 plants (262 trees & 18 shrubs) are already exists at site. Remaining plantation of

2395 tree/shrubs species will carried out in green belt area.

While in buffer zone, total 142 species of flora were reported from the study area. Trees were dominant life

form and reported with maximum 75 species, followed by shrubs 21 species, herbs & climbers with 14 species

each, while grasses with 18 species.

Among faunal species, No herpetofauna was observed from the project site during the study. Total 3 species

were reported from the project site which includes i.e. Pegion, Red-vented Bulbul and Indian Five-Striped

Squirrel.

Whereas from the buffer zone of the proposed site; a total of 75 species were reported based on field

observations, literature survey and consultation with local people including 09 species of mammals,06 species

of reptiles, 46 species of birds, 05 species of butterflies and 09 species of fishes. It is further clarify that No

other Schedule-I species or endemic species were reported except Indian Pea Fowl (Pavo cristatus). Further, it

is observed that, there is no Wildlife Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserve, Tiger / Elephant Reserve, Migratory

Corridors, falls in the project study area of 10 km radius therefore very little wildlife were reported.

The project is located in industrial area / estate and no forest land is involved in the subject project. Further,

no clearance under Forest, CRZ and agriculture and Non- agriculture and water bodies are required.

In core zone / project site no any threatened species were reported during survey. However, from buffer zone,

one species of bird i.e. Pavo crestatus (Peacock) falls in the Schedule –I category of Wildlife Protection Act

(1972) was reported. Among recorded faunal species, none of the species can be designated as an endemic.

1.6.1 Socio-Economics

The study area covers 107 habitations in Kalol, Halol and Savli sub-districts of Panchmahal and Vadodara

district.

1.7 Explanation of How, Adverse Effects have been Mitigated

1.7.1 Ambient Air

Impact Identification

During the construction phase of the project, the major activities will involve earth work excavation, transport

of construction materials, building of structures etc. These activities has potential to cause an increase in levels

of dust and suspended particulate matter in the ambient air. With the implementation of the proposed dust

suppression measures, the impact on ambient air quality would be limited within INEOS boundary.

Emission from the existing flue gas stacks, process vents and vehicular movement was modelled for their

impact on ground level concentration (GLC). Dispersion modelling was carried out by using the software

AERMOD.






S. No.

Name of Village/ Industry

(Distance in km/

Direction)

Pollutant Unit

Average Monitored Baseline

Concentration

Incremental GLC Total Predictive GLC

due to Proposed Project

Flue gas stacks & due to vehicular

movement

Process Vents

C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8=

C5+C6+C7

AA 01

Project Site

(0, Base)

PM10 µg/m3 86.80 0.03 3.10 89.93

SO2 µg/m3 8.72 0.01 - 8.73

NOX µg/m3 17.53 1.42 - 18.95

THC µg/m3 1436.16 0.32 - 1436.48

CO mg/m3 1.06 0.61 - 1.67

AA 02

Maghasar Village

(6.6, SSE)

PM10 µg/m3 54.46 0.00 0.44 54.90

SO2 µg/m3 8.65 0.00 - 8.65

NOX µg/m3 17.38 0.11 - 17.49

THC µg/m3 1336.95 0.02 - 1336.97

CO mg/m3 0.66 0.01 - 0.67

AA 03

Derol village

(3.30, N)

PM10 µg/m3 83.07 0.00 0.03 83.1

SO2 µg/m3 9.07 0.00 - 9.07

NOX µg/m3 18.16 0.08 - 18.24

THC µg/m3 1306.94 0.00 - 1306.94

CO mg/m3 0.75 0.00 - 0.75

AA 04

Katol Village

(0.83, WSW)

PM10 µg/m3 60.93 0.00 0.57 61.5

SO2 µg/m3 9.14 0.01 - 9.15

NOX µg/m3 17.31 0.71 - 18.02

THC µg/m3 1210.77 0.04 - 1210.81

CO mg/m3 0.81 0.00 - 0.81

AA 05

Alindra Village (1.19, S)

PM10 µg/m3 68.85 0.00 0.20 69.05

SO2 µg/m3 9.10 0.00 - 9.1

NOX µg/m3 17.56 0.20 - 17.76

THC µg/m3 1300.95 0.01 - 1300.96

CO mg/m3 0.72 0.00 - 0.72

AA 06

Madhwas Village

(2.55, SSW)

PM10 µg/m3 78.37 0.00 0.22 78.59

SO2 µg/m3 8.70 0.00 - 8.7

NOX µg/m3 17.57 0.51 - 18.08

THC µg/m3 1204.11 0.02 - 1204.12

CO mg/m3 0.72 0.00 - 0.72

AA 07

Daulatpura Village

(1.42, E)

PM10 µg/m3 67.52 0.00 1.34 68.86

SO2 µg/m3 8.77 0.00 - 8.77

NOX µg/m3 18.36 0.18 - 18.54

THC µg/m3 1324.51 0.03 - 1324.54

CO mg/m3 0.73 0.01 - 0.74

AA 08

Kalol village

(1.0, NE)

PM10 µg/m3 59.44 0.00 0.43 59.87

SO2 µg/m3 8.86 0.00 - 8.86

NOX µg/m3 18.35 0.22 - 18.57






S. No.

Name of Village/ Industry

(Distance in km/

Direction)

Pollutant Unit

Average Monitored Baseline

Concentration

Incremental GLC Total Predictive GLC

due to Proposed Project

Flue gas stacks & due to vehicular

movement

Process Vents

C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8=

C5+C6+C7

THC µg/m3 1285.70 0.03 - 1285.73

CO mg/m3 0.78 0.06 - 0.84

Total predicted GLC for proposed project is compared with CPCB limits. All parameters are well within

prescribed limit.

Mitigation Measures

Additional flue gas stack are not installed for proposed expansion. Existing stacks are adequate for proposed

expansion. Existing incinerator stack is also removed as per the guideline of CPCB from the site. So no

additional incremental increased due to proposed expansion will address. General mitigation measures for air

quality control during operation phase is as following:

Natural gas is used for TFH and boiler as clean fuel. Diesel is used for DG Set operation while power

failure.

Adequate stack height will be provided to all flue gas stack

Suitable air pollution control equipment like water seal pot and bag filter will be installed for proposed

process vents.

Closed loop system will be proposed for transfer of liquid/ solid raw material from storage/ tank farm area

to processing areas.

Greenbelt will be developed at the facility.

Attenuation of pollution/ protection of receptor through greenbelt/green cover.

Regular monitoring of air pollutant concentrations.

All trucks shall be PUC Certified from time to time.

DG Sets will be operated during power failure only.

1.7.2 Noise Environment

Noise will be regularly monitored at plant boundary for checking compliance against environmental noise

parameters as per CPCB norms. It will also be monitored near noise generating equipment’s to ensure that all

noise generating equipment do not emit noise in excess of the statutory norms.

All workers will be provided with required set of PPEs like earplug, earmuff etc. during construction and

operation phase activities where noise levels in excess of 80 dB (A) are regularly generated. For operational

purpose, at design stage, procurement of low noise equipment will be used. Preventive maintenance of noise

generating equipment shall be regularly carried out to ensure that noise levels are minimized to the extent

possible.

Greenbelt will be maintained in and around the project site to reduce noise levels.






1.7.3 Water Environment

Ground Water

The industry should take initiative for recharging 50% or more rainwater against total groundwater withdrawal

quantum (as per the CGWA guideline) into underneath aquifer by constructing feasible recharge structures

based on local hydro geological condition. The recharge structures like pond, tank, and check dam should

constructed in surrounding area. The necessary permission/ NOC from local authority should be taken for

constructing recharge structures.

Utmost care need to be taken to keep the top surface impervious to avoid any possibility of entry of any

pollutant into underground environment. The storing area for chemical/Hazardous waste will be made

impervious by using bentonitic clay followed by concrete flooring to avoid any likely leakage to sub surface.

Surface Water

Effluent will be treated in ETP and treated water meeting on-land irrigation norms is used for gardening

and after expansion same practice will be continued.

Domestic water will be treated in sewage treatment plant.

Separate drainage for storm water and effluent is provided to avoid any contamination of surface water

sources.

All chemical and fuel storage and handling area will be provided with proper bunds to avoid run-off

contamination.

Hazardous waste is properly handled in close containers and properly stored in hazardous waste storage

areas providing with HDPE liners to avoid any leakages.

Bunds is provided around the waste storage area to avoid overflow of spillage waters, which can

contaminate the surroundings.

Recyclable waste will be handed over to authorised recyclers and other hazardous waste will be disposed

at approved TSDF facility.

1.7.4 Soil Environment

During excavation there may increase in soil erosion, level the soil by cutting & filling.

Spillage of construction materials may be taken care of to avoid soil contamination and deterioration on

soil quality as cement is highly alkaline.

Spillage of paints, oil, diesel etc. take care to avoid soil contamination.

If soil becomes saline/alkaline due to fall of construction materials, use of ETP waste water/ municipal solid

waste etc.; use gypsum, organic manures and provide drainage for removal of excess salt.

1.7.5 Ecology-Biodiversity

Overall 4 likely impacts were identified out of which two were very severe and two moderately severe. All the 4

negatively impacting activities requires proper management. Further, Impact assessment shows that there will

be no impact on the flora-fauna of the study area except some likely impact on close areas in the vicinity of

project land.

Mitigation measures are suggested to minimize intensity of impacts. Plantation in three layers around the

periphery has suggested for mitigation of negative impacts due to PM, SO2, NOX, CO and HC emissions and






improving biodiversity and ecological status of the project area. Peripheral plantation with appropriate dust

capturing / Gas tolerant / absorbing species is suggested before start any construction activity.

1.7.6 Socio-economical Environment

According to the CER office memorandum dated 01st May, 2018 of MoEF&CC the CER budget for 5 years

comes to INR 92.25 lacs i.e. 0.75% of project cost INR 123 crore.

The social management plan therefore concentrates on mitigation of perceived impacts during the running of

plant. The plan emphasizes on health, hygiene, drinking water, Public infrastructure like (Community hall,

Toilets, school infrastructure etc.) and education and includes awareness generation amongst the community

on fire hazard and leakage of chemicals during the running of plants.

The SMP encourages community participation through formation of a Grievance Redressal Group to minimize

and mitigate any grievance that may arise during the period of ESC projects implementation. An NGO would be

appointed by the company to ensure community participation, mitigate potential adverse impacts and help in

resolving any disputes and grievances that may arise. It would also engage in awareness programs with

community and encourage selected community members specifically the poorer sections and women to get

employed in the Contractor’s activities. This is expected to accrue several benefits - the Contractor would gain

from local wisdom and knowledge and nuances that need to be taken care of and the community would get

access to gainful employment closer to home.

Overall, the project would improve quality of life of the surrounding villages in study area.

1.7.7 Hazard Identification & Consequence Analysis

On the basis of the study of the chemical properties like flash point, phase of chemical, operating conditions

and total inventory etc. following chemicals have been selected to carry out consequence analysis.

Styrene, Acrylonitrile and Toluene.

Toluene is not considered for Consequence analysis is this is the underground tank.

Major failures selected for the analysis are 5mm, 10 mm & 25 mm leak as maximum credible scenario and

catastrophic rupture as worst case.

There will be 1 storage tank of Acrylonitrile (390 KL) remains standby out of 3 total Storage tank of

Acrylonitrile.

Mitigation Measures

Requisite personnel protective equipment shall be provided. Instruction/Notice to wear the same will be

displayed. Further, it will be insisted to use the same while at work.

Dyke Provided

Fire Fighting

Provision of safety shower with eye washer.

MSDS of all hazardous chemicals will be available at office and with responsible persons.

Antidotes for all chemicals being used as per MSDS will be available at the site.

Regular training program for safety awareness.






Provisions of First Aid Box and trained person in first aid.

Prohibition on eating, drinking or smoking at work-area.

Any leakage/spillage of liquid chemical shall be immediately attended.

Work area will be monitored to maintain work environment free from any dust/chemicals-fumes/vapours

and to keep well within below permissible limit.

Provision of adequate Fire Extinguishers at site and training will be imparted to the workers also.

Maintaining the Fire-Protection System adequately.

Availability of Self Breathing Apparatus at site.

Provisions of immediate accident/incident reporting and investigation.

Instructions on Emergency/Disaster will be displayed.

Safety Posters and slogans will be exhibited at conspicuous places.

Arrangement of Periodical Training to workers and supervisors.

Work permit systems will be strictly followed

Safety Committee will be constituted and safety, health and environmental matters/issues will be discussed

in the meeting and enlighten the participants in these respect.

Medical checkup would be carried out at an regular intervals

During site preparation proper care would be taken by INEOS, appropriate PPEs will be provided to site

workers and staff members

Appropriate personnel protective clothing to be used to prevent skin contact.

Safety Goggles will be used to prevent eye contact.

Hand gloves of natural rubber, neoprene, and polyvinyl chloride will be used as and when required

Acoustic enclosures will be provided to noise generating equipment

INEOS will develop and implement a spill management plan to prevent risk of spill which may cause health

problem.

1.8 Project Benefits

The project benefits are summarized as follows:

Substantial Socio-economic benefits

Good Techno-commercial viability

Employment to the semi-skilled and unskilled workmen located around the project site during operation

phase.

Infrastructural facilities will be improved due to the proposed expansion

1.9 Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

The Environment Management Plan (EMP) is prepared with a view to facilitate effective environmental

management of the project, in general and implementation of the mitigation measures in particular. The EMP

provides a delivery mechanism to address potential adverse impacts and to introduce standards of good

practice to be adopted for all project works. For each stage of the programme, the EMP lists all the

requirements to ensure effective mitigation of every potential biophysical and socio-economic impact identified

in the EIA. For each impact or operation, which could otherwise give rise to impact, the following information is

presented:






Role of INEOS and its contractors;

A comprehensive listing of the mitigation measures (actions) that INEOS shall implement;

The parameters that shall be monitored to ensure effective implementation of the action;

The timing for implementation of the action to ensure that the objectives of mitigation are fully met.

Specifically project related management plans has been prepared for air, water, noise, soil, ecology and

biodiversity, occupational health and socio-economic conditions.

1.10 Environmental Monitoring Plan

Environmental monitoring plan is given below.

S. No. Parameters Frequency Location

A Air

1 Ambient air monitoring of parameters specified by GPCB in consents from time to time (PM10, PM2.5,

SO2, NOx) Once in Month At Site

2

Stack monitoring of parameters specified by GPCB in their consents from time to time (3 stacks for TFH & Boiler & 3 Stack for DG sets) of parameters specified by GPCB in their consents from time to time (PM10,

PM2.5, SO2, NOx)

Once in Month Flue gas stacks

3 Monitoring of Process Vents of parameters specified

by GPCB in their consents from time to time Quarterly Process Vents

B Water

4 Maintaining record of water consumption and

wastewater generation Daily Plant site office

5 Monitoring of outlet of industrial effluent of

parameters specified by SPCB in their consents Once in month

Treated industrial Effluent will be reused in the process and treated

sewage will be used for on land irrigation

6 Monitoring of groundwater Quarterly Inside site boundary

7 Monitoring of Rain water quality Once in rainy season Rain water channel

C Noise

8 Ambient Noise level Once in Month 3 locations at site

D Hazardous Waste

9 Maintaining record of Hazardous Waste Generation,

Storage and Disposal

Maintain daily hazardous waste generation,

disposal and stock data to fill yearly Form-4

Hazardous waste storage facility

10 Hazardous waste analysis Quarterly ETP

E Soil

11 Soil sample analysis Quarterly Greenbelt area of site

1.11 Conclusion

The site is located at 17, 18/1, 18/2 & 20, 4060, Halol- Katol Road, Katol village, Kalol Taluka, District

Panchmahal, State Gujarat.






Appropriate air pollution equipment, adequacy check for treatment of waste water generation and hazardous

waste management leads to very negligible environmental impact which can be mitigated by taking preventive

measures.

Based on the baseline studies as per ToR, there are no sensitive areas located in study area. No endangered or

threatened species of flora and fauna are observed.

Any abnormal and emergency situations can be handled by well experienced staff of INEOS with well-equipped

safety equipment and fire hydrant network.

Employment potential includes skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labourers both during construction and

operational phases of the project.

The EIA study has concluded that the project would be environmentally acceptable, in compliance with

environmental legislation and standards. Hence the proposed project may be considered for getting

Environmental Clearance.

Documents

Kadam · 2019-04-30 · At present the name of Company is INEOS Styrolution India Ltd (INEOS). The unit has valid CC& A to product Styrene Acrylonitrile co-polymer (SAN) 120000 MTA