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PROJECT: BPCL, LPG BOTTLING PLANT, BATHINDA Section I/ Executive Summary

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SECTION – I

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INDEX

1.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT ............................................................................................ 16

1.2 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT .............................................................................. 16

1.3 RAW MATERIAL ....................................................................................................................... 17

1.4 PRODUCT .................................................................................................................................... 18

1.5 CONCLUSION ............................................................................................................................. 18


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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT

“Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited” a public sector undertaking company of government of

India, deals in refining petroleum crude oil, distribution and marketing of the same in domestic and

international market.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) - LPG plant, Bathinda, is located at plot nos.- A1 and

A2, PSIEC Growth Centre, Mansa Road, Distt.- Bathinda, Punjab, proposing augmentation of LPG

storage by additional 3 nos. of mounded storage vessels of capacity 300 MT each. Presently, the plant

has 3 nos. of A/G storage bullets of 150 MT each with cumulative capacity of 450 MT. Thus, after

augmentation the total LPG storage capacity of the plant will be 1350 MT.

The proposed augmentation of 900 MT mounded storage vessel is planned in existing plant area of 38

acres. No additional land is required for the proposed expansion. The expected capital investment for

the proposed augmentation is 2600 lacs. The proposed storage expansion of LPG bottling plant is

categorized as ‘B ‘in 6 (b) (iv) of Gazette Notification dated Sep 14th, 2006, amendment on

01.12.2009 {isolated storage & handling of hazardous chemical, as per threshold planning quantity

indicated in column 3 of schedule 2 & 3 of MSIHC Rules 1989 amended 2000}

04.04.2011,16.07.2013 and 09.09.2013.

As of now there is no duly constituted SEIAA & SEAC in the state of Punjab, therefore, as per the

provision of Para- 4 of EIA notification 14 September, 2006, “in the absence of a duly constituted

SEIAA & SEAC, category "B" Project shall be treated as a category "A" Project”. Thus, the project

shall be treated as category “A”.

1.2 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT

S. No Parameter Description

1. Plant Capacity Existing and proposed plant details are given below.

Particulars Existing Proposed After Augmentation

LPG Storage Capacity A/G Bullets : 3 X 150 MT =

450 MT

Mounded Storage

vessel: 3 X 300 MT =

900 MT

1350 MT

The proposed expansion will also include addition of 1 mechanical carousel station (24 nos.) by replacing

manual filling machine.


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2. Total area of

the plant

The proposed expansion is planned in existing plant area of 38 acre. No additional land is required

for the proposed expansion.

3. Capital Cost The expected capital investment for the proposed expansion is 2600 lacs.

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Location

Latitude : 30° 10' 19.83'' N

Longitude : 74° 57' 13.59'' E

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Total Water

Requirement/

Source

Particulars Existing

KLD

Proposed

KLD

After

Expansion

KLD

Source

Cleaning &

Washing

7 - 7 Source of water is

bore well and

Public water works

Bathinda

Domestic 3 - 3

Total 10 10

Fire water storage is 5400 KL. (Above ground M.S. fire water Tank) in compliance of OISD

guidelines for emergency purpose. The water of the tanks is replaced on half yearly basis.

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Total waste

water

Generation

and

Management

Waste Water Existing

KLD

Proposed

KLD

After

Expansion

KLD

Management

Washing and

cleaning

waste

0.8 - 0.8 The same is and will be

utilized for plantation after

routing through vapor seal to

collect the vapors of gasses.

Domestic 2.1 - 2.1 The same is and will be

routed through septic tank

followed by soak pit.

Total 2.9 - 2.9

7.

Employment

generation

Category Manpower

Skilled 08 nos.

Un-skilled 70 nos.

Total 78nos.

8.

Power

Supply

Particulars Existing Proposed Total

Power demand 225 kVA (180 KW) - 225 kVA (180 KW)

9 Power

backup

Particulars Existing Proposed Total

DG sets 250 kVA - 250 kVA

125 kVA - 125 kVA

The existing power supply & backup is sufficient for the proposed augmentation.

1.3 RAW MATERIAL

This is not a production unit but a storage facility for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), its main

function to distribute the LPG in the nearby areas. At present the unit daily receives 450 MT of LPG.

While after augmentation of additional storage the unit will receive daily 1350 MT of LPG from

above said sources.


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1.4 PRODUCT

The existing unit is a LPG filling plant. The product is LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas). The physical

and chemical property of LPG is given as follows:-

S. No. PARAMETER SPECIFICATION

1 Boiling range - 42 to 2 oC

2 Melting/freezing point - 42 oC

3 Vapor density (Air = 1) 1.8

4 Specific Gravity (Water = 1) 0.562 gm/1@ 15oC

5 Physical State Gas @15 oC & 1 atm

6 Vapor pressure 120 psi @ 38 o C

7 Solubility in water at 30 C Immiscible, liquid floats & boils on water

8 PLL Not pertinent

9 Appearance Colorless

10 Odour Ethyl Mercaptan added for odor warning

11 Other Soluble in organic solvent & alcohol.

1.5 CONCLUSION

The proposed expansion of BPCL LPG bottling plant, Bathinda will not only contribute to the growth

of Indian economy but will also strengthens the socioeconomic values / status in the area. All the

latest and environment friendly technology will be adopted. The unit will adopt all measures like;

pollution control equipments, effective EMP & DMP to prevent harm / damage to the environment.

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Project: BPCL, LPG BOTTLING PLANT, BATHINDA Section II/ Project Brief and Background

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SECTION II

PROJECT BRIEF AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION

INDEX

2.1 PROJECT BRIEF ................................................................................................................................. 20

2.2 BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT PROPONENT ......................................................................... 20

2.3 NEED OF THE PROJECT & ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY AND OR REGION .......... 21

2.3 DEMAND-SUPPLY GAP ..................................................................................................................... 21

2.4 IMPORTS VS INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION .................................................................................... 23

2.5 EXPORT POSSIBILITY ....................................................................................................................... 23

2.6 DOMESTIC / EXPORT MARKETS. ................................................................................................... 23

2.7 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION (DIRECT AND INDIRECT) DUE TO THE PROJECT ................ 23


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SECTION II

INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT AND BACKGROUND

INFORMATION

2.1 PROJECT BRIEF

“Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited” a public sector undertaking company of government of

India, deals in refining petroleum crude oil, distribution and marketing of the same in domestic and

international market.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) - LPG plant, Bathinda , is proposing augmentation of

LPG storage by additional 3 nos. of mounded storage vessels of capacity 300 MT each. Presently, the

plant has 3 nos. of A/G storage bullets of 150 MT each with cumulative capacity of 450 MT. The

proposed expansion consists of augmentation of the existing LPG storage capacity of the unit by

addition of 3 nos, of mounded storage vessels of 300 MT capacity each Thus, after augmentation the

total LPG storage capacity of the plant will be 1350 MT. The proposed expansion also includes

addition of a mechanical carousel station (24 nos.).

The proposed augmentation of 900 MT mounded storage vessel is planned in existing plant area of 38

acres. No additional land is required for the proposed expansion. The expected capital investment for

the proposed augmentation is 2600 lacs. The proposed storage expansion of LPG bottling plant

categorized as ‘B ‘in 6 (b) (iv) of Gazette Notification dated Sep 14th, 2006, amendment on

01.12.2009 {isolated storage & handling of hazardous chemical, as per threshold planning quantity

indicated in column 3 of schedule 2 & 3 of MSIHC Rules 1989 amended 2000}

04.04.2011,16.07.2013 and 09.09.2013.

As of now there is no duly constituted SEIAA & SEAC in the state of Punjab, therefore, as per the

provision of Para- 4 of EIA notification 14 September, 2006, “in the absence of a duly constituted

SEIAA & SEAC, category "B" Project shall be treated as a category "A" Project”. Thus, the project

shall be treated as category “A”.

2.2 BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT PROPONENT

The LPG plant at PSIEC in Bathinda District is owned by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, is public sector company ith a Navratna Status, and a Fortune

500 & Forbes 2000 company.It is one of the seven Navratna status companies of India, apart from

Coal India Limited, NTPC Limited, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Steel Authority of India

Limited, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and Gas Authority of India Limited.


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BPCL and its subsidiaries account for a 49% share in the petroleum products market, 31% share in

refining capacity and 67% downstream sector pipelines capacity in India. TheBPCL Group of

companies owns and operates 4 of India's 22 refineries with a combined refining capacity of over 25

Million metric tonnes per year. BPCL has recorded outstanding results in all the facets of business for

the year 2013-2014. Both in Refining and Marketing excellent results have been delivered which have

contributed to the Company achieving the highest ever net Profit till date of Rs. 4060.88 Crores

surpassing the previous year’s record of Rs. 2642.90 Crores.

2.3 NEED OF THE PROJECT & ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY AND OR REGION

The Govt. of India had ventured into promotion of LPG as a cooking fuel in the Country more than 4

decades before. Starting from a very negligible coverage in the beginning, today all India coverage for

use of domestic LPG is close to 60% of the population. With a view to cut down on pollution and

reduce deforestation, the Govt. of India ventured on a program to increase the use of domestic LPG in

the rural sector by launching Rajiv Gandhi Gramin LPG Vitarak from 2009-10 with a target to

increase the all India coverage on use of LPG as a cooking gas to 75% of the population.

The existing LPG plant is supplying demand of LPG cylinders for domestic and commercial purpose

in the region. To meet the increasing demand of LPG in the region, there is need to expand the

storage and bottling capacity of the existing LPG plant of BPCL.

2.3 DEMAND-SUPPLY GAP

Past Consumption Pattern

The diagram below explains the forces acting upon LPG sector instilling its growth upwardly, and the

inhibitors which deter growth rate of industry. Dynamics in LPG sector is largely affected by both

micro and macroeconomic factors as shown. The growth rates of this industry are highly affected by

economic growth rate of the country as GDP, growth in population, agricultural and commercial

usage, which in turn changes the demand for LPG. Regulatory framework is expected to be an active

enabler for the LPG sector, considering it is a loss making sector to the government; India also

requires huge investments for infrastructural developments in the LPG sector. A National &

International political decision is an uncontrollable factor which affects the demand and supply

scenario of LPG industry. An optimistic view suggests that the drivers foreplay inhibitors and hence

the industry is expected to grow at a significant rate in the coming decade.


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Drivers and Inhibitors of LPG

Growth Growth

Drivers Inhibitors

There is a fair degree of correlation between the growth in Oil & Gas products and the growth in the

population and overall economic activities. Thus demand will be in line with population and

economic growth.

Several factors such as household income, location, and availability and prices of alternatives, appear

to affect the choice of or dependence on LPG.

LPG is largely used as a domestic fuel in India for cooking and to a lesser extent, as an industrial and

commercial energy source. LPG consumption in the region has more than doubled over the last

decade.

Future Demand – Supply Projections

LPG will continue to remain a dominant fuel for cooking for households of the region; with

Government of India’s ambitious plans to increase use of LPG and reduction in quota of kerosene. It

Growing

population

Domestic usage

LPG

Commercial

usage

Technological

Advancement

Quality of Life

& Purchasing

Growing service

sector

National &

International

Politics

Limited Funds &

Infrastructure

Regulatory

Framework


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is expected that there will be a shift in fuel usage pattern in rural sector and dependence on

conventional cooking fuels like wood and kerosene will go on reducing consistently.

2.4 IMPORTS VS INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION

The proposed project storage capacity augmentation and does not involves imports.

LPG is used worldwide for cooking and heating, especially in areas without connection to piped

natural gas. LPG is a clean fuel for households and is associated with the need for cylinder refills. The

proposed expansion project aims to fulfill, time and place utility with effective cylinder management

as LPG has to be stored under pressure, with metal cylinders.

2.5 EXPORT POSSIBILITY

There is no export possibility by the proposed capacity augmentation, hence not applicable.

2.6 DOMESTIC / EXPORT MARKETS.

The existing bottling unit aims to cater LPG distribution to nearby area. The proposed storage

expansion is for domestic market.

2.7 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION (DIRECT AND INDIRECT) DUE TO THE PROJECT

The total requirement of manpower for the existing LPG plant is about 78 persons (Skilled Workers-8

& Unskilled Workers-70). For installation of 3 mounded storage vessels (300 MT capacities each)

will require 50 manpower during construction phase.

Manpower

Category Manpower

Skilled Workers 08 nos.

Unskilled Workers 70 nos.

Total 78 nos.

There will be a positive impact on the indirect employment of the region.

Transporters (Trucks and logistics) contract with BPCL for distribution purpose will increase

and this would result in the additional employment by the transporter (in-contract).

Due to gas transportation activity, petty food joints and & others en-route (fruits and

vegetable markets) will be benefitted, to full fill the need of associated people.

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Project: BPCL, LPG BOTTLING PLANT, BATHINDA Section III/ Project Description

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SECTION – III

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

INDEX

3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT ................................................................................................................................25

3.2 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT ..............................................................................................................25

3.3 DETAILS OF ALTERNATIVE SITES CONSIDERED .........................................................................27

3.4 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION............................................................................................27

3.5 MANUFACTURING PROCESS .............................................................................................................28

3.6 RAW MATERIAL (Quantity and Source), PRODUCT AND MODE OF TRANSPORT ......................30

3.7 SOURCE OPTIMIZATION/RECYCLING AND REUSE ENVISAGED IN THE PROJECT .................31

3.8 AVAILABILITY OF WATER, ENERGY / POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE......................31

3.9 WASTE GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................32

3.10 SCHEMATIC REPRESENTATIONS OF THE FEASIBILITY DRAWING WHICH GIVE

INFORMATION OF EIA PURPOSE ......................................................................................................32


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SECTION III

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT

The proposed storage expansion of LPG bottling plant is categorized as ‘B’ in 6 (b) (iv) of Gazette

Notification dated Sep 14th, 2006, amendment on 01.12.2009 {isolated storage & handling of

hazardous chemical, as per threshold planning quantity indicated in column 3 of schedule 2 & 3 of

MSIHC Rules 1989 amended 2000} 04.04.2011,16.07.2013 and 09.09.2013. As of now there is no

duly constituted SEIAA & SEAC in the state of Punjab, therefore, as per the provision of Para- 4 of

EIA notification 14 September, 2006, “in the absence of a duly constituted SEIAA & SEAC, category

"B" Project shall be treated as a category "A" Project”. Thus, the project shall be treated as category

“A”.

The proposed project is envisaged for installation of 3 mounded storage vessels (300 MT capacity

each) within existing LPG plant of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), PSIEC at

Bathinda, Punjab State. The existing LPG bottling plant has above ground storage of 450 MT LPG (3

bullets of 150 MT capacities each). BPCL has planned to install three mounded storage bullets having

capacity of 300 MT each (3 x 300 MT) at the existing LPG Plant premises having area of 38 acres.

No additional land is required for the proposed expansion. The expected capital investment for the

proposed augmentation is 2600 lacs.

3.2 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT

The existing LPG Plant is located at plot nos. - A1 and A2, PSIEC Growth Centre, Mansa Road,

Distt.- Bathinda, Punjab. The latitude and longitude of the site is 30° 10' 19.83'' N and 74° 57' 13.59''

E.

The site for proposed mounded storage vessel plant is within the BPCL’s existing LPG plant. The

power and water required for installation of three mounded storage vessels and increased capacity of

LPG bottling is already available at the existing plant. Due to its proximity to the SH-17 & NH-7 the

project will enjoy good infrastructure and other facilities such as availability of skilled as well as

unskilled workforce, contractors, transportation facilities, etc.

The plan clearly showing the project site in figure-1and study area of 10 km radius is shown in below

figure-2.


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Figure-1 BPCL’s LPG Plant Location


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Figure-2: Project site and Study Area

3.3 DETAILS OF ALTERNATIVE SITES CONSIDERED

No alternative site was examined or chosen, as the proposed expansion is coming up in existing land

area available with BPCL, Bhatinda Plant.

3.4 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION

There is no production or manufacturing process at existing LPG Plant. The plant is engaged in

storage and bottling of LPG in domestic and commercial cylinders.

The existing LPG bottling plant has above ground storage bullets of 450 MT LPG (3 bullets of 150

MT capacities each). The LPG plant is operated in two shifts i.e. 6am to 2pm & 2pm to 10pm and

general shift (9 AM to 5.30 PM).

Particulars Existing Proposed After Augmentation

LPG Storage

Capacity

A/G Bullets : 3 X 150 MT =

450 MT

Mounded Storage vessel:

3 X 300 MT = 900 MT

1350 MT

The proposed expansion will also include addition of 1 mechanical carousel station (24 nos.) by replacing manual

filling machine.


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3.5 MANUFACTURING PROCESS

There are no chemical reactions involved in the process at the Plant. A brief process is depicted

below:

The operations start with the receipt of bulk LPG, bulk LPG is being received through tank lorries in

the plant. The above lorries are decanted in T/L bay by differential pressure method. The product is

transferred from the tank lorry to the storage vessels through pipelines.

From the storage tank (Bullets) the product is pumped to the filling machines by using centrifugal

pumps.

The empty cylinders from the market are received at the unloading finger. These cylinders are

checked as per the visual inspection format for dent, genuineness burnt marks, mechanical damages

by the company staff. Only sound empty cylinders are sent to the carousal & filling machine for

filling.


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The cylinder filled is checked for correctness of weight on the check scale, to compact valve tester for

checking of leakage from valve & 'O' Ring. After completing the above checking, the cylinder is

capped by safety cap & then goes to test water bath for body/bung leak checks. The leaky cylinders

are rejected after the test bath and the same goes to evacuation unit for decantation of the product

from the cylinder. After evacuating the product from the cylinder, the above cylinder goes to cold

flaring unit for degassing & then the cold repair is done. Body leak cylinders are rejected for

scrapping after de-gassing.

Similarly the cylinders having variation in weight of the gas filled are also taken out to correction unit

& the weight is adjusted by filling the product or taking out the product as per the requirements.

All sound cylinders after Test Bath are sealed with PVC seal which is sealed through hot Air Sealing

Unit. These cylinders are then loaded to the trucks for dispatching to the markets. A random check is

also done before the dispatch.


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3.6 RAW MATERIAL (Quantity and Source), PRODUCT AND MODE OF TRANSPORT

The plant operations are as follows:

1. Receipt of Material

Transfer of LPG from Dahej (Gujarat), Pipavav, Jamnagar Refinery, HMEL

Refinery.

Through bullet trucks

Bullet Trucks unloading

LPG transfer to storage bullets

Storage of LPG in bullets

2. Receipt of empty LPG cylinders &segregation

3. Bottling

Pumping of LPG to filling shed

Bottling of LPG cylinders

Quality check on filled cylinders

Loading into Trucks

4. Dispatch

Loading of packed cylinders in trucks

Supply & distribution to markets (through Authorized dealers)

The LPG cylinders of various capacities i.e. 14.2 kg (domestic purpose), 19 kg (commercial purpose),

35 kg & 47.5 kg (industrial purpose) are bottled at the existing plant and then finally dispatched for

consumers.

Bulk storage of LPG:

Above ground LPG Bullets are provided with 1 No 4 inch nozzle at bottom for product receipt and

with drawl, 3 nos. 3 inch, nozzles are provided at top of the Bullet, 2 nos. for vapour inlet and vapour

withdrawal and one for product return from pump bypass, carousel return and evacuation. Bullet are

designed as per the latest international standards viz BS 5500, ASME SEC III div II. Bulk LPG is

stored in 3 x 150 MT bullet. Each bullet is provided with 2 nos. safety relief valves. Bullets are

provided with 2 gauging systems in the form of a Rochester gauge and slip in dip rod type gauge with

high level switch. All the nozzles on the bullets are provided with remote operated valves for

automatic emergency shutdown. The bullets are also provided with pressure and temperature gauges.

LPG Storage Bullets : 3x 150 MT Bullets

Operating Pressure : 19.33 kg/cm2 at 55

oC

Hydrotest Pressure : 26.76 kg/cm2

Design Temperature : -45 oC +55

oC


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Design Pressure : 21.2 kg/cm2 at top

Corrosion Allowance : 1.5 mm

Product

The existing unit is a LPG filling plant. The product is LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas). The physical

and chemical property of LPG is given as follows:-

S. No. PARAMETER SPECIFICATION

1 Boiling range - 42 to 2 oC

2 Melting/freezing point - 42 oC

3 Vapor density (Air = 1) 1.8

4 Specific Gravity (Water = 1) 0.562 gm/1@ 15oC

5 Physical State Gas @15 oC & 1 atm

6 Vapor pressure 120 psi @ 38 o C

7 Solubility in water at 30 C Immiscible, liquid floats & boils on water

8 PLL Not pertinent

9 Appearance Colorless

10 Odour Ethyl Mercaptan added for odor warning

11 Other Soluble in organic solvent & alcohol.

3.7 SOURCE OPTIMIZATION/RECYCLING AND REUSE ENVISAGED IN THE

PROJECT

The BPCL Bathinda plant is LPG storage and Bottling plant and proposing additional augmentation

of storage bullet. Thus, recycle and reuse is not envisaged in the proposed expansion.

3.8 AVAILABILITY OF WATER, ENERGY / POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE

3.8.1 Water Demand

Existing average water consumption of LPG storage and bottling plant is 10 m3 /day. The water is

utilized for cleaning and washing of cylinders to the tune of 7 KLD, while 3 KLD water is required

for domestic purposes. The project proposal is only for installation of 3 nos. of additional mounded

storage vessels to augment the storage capacity. The water consumption due to the proposed augment

will not increase because the total bottling capacity will remain intact after augmentation.

The unit has one 5400 KL (Above ground M.S. fire water Tank) in compliance of OISD guidelines

for emergency purpose. The water of the tanks is replaced on half yearly basis.


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3.8.2 Power Demand

The existing power demand of the unit is 225 kVA (180 KW) and is obtained from grid power supply.

The existing plant has D.G. of 125 kVA, and 250 kVA at the site. The existing power supply and

backup is sufficient for the proposed augmentation. No additional D.G. set is required for the

proposed augmentation.

3.9 WASTE GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT

3.9.1 Municipal Solid Waste

Approx. 5 kg municipal waste is generated at existing LPG plant, which is disposed as per Solid

Wastes Management Rule, 2016.

3.9.2 Hazardous Waste

Used oil generated occasionally from maintenance of DG sets and engines is hazardous waste, which

is handed over to authorized used oil recyclers as per MOEF&CC/PSPCB guidelines.

3.9.3 Waste water

Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) of 25 KLD is already in operation at the existing plant to treat the

effluent generated through washing of cylinders. Sludge generated from ETP is stored in pit and

disposed as per per MOEF&CC/PSPCB guidelines.

3.10 SCHEMATIC REPRESENTATIONS OF THE FEASIBILITY DRAWING WHICH

GIVE INFORMATION OF EIA PURPOSE

As per the EIA notification dated 14th September, 2006, it is mandatory for the proposed activity to

get Environmental Clearance (EC) before setting up any project or expansion/modernization of any

project. The detailed chart delineating the process is given below:

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a well planned process to predict the environmental

consequences of any kind of development, which is a result of human activities and to suggest

appropriate measures in order to reduce adverse effects and also to augment positive effects. The EIA

procures a rational and ethical approach for sustainable development. However, it is more scientific

process because it not only tells the past, present and the future consequences of on-going

developments, but also predicts the future events which are likely to change due to various reasons.

In terms of the EIA notification of the MoE&F dated 14th September 2006, the generic structure of

EIA documents shall be as under:-

Introduction

Project Description

Analysis of Alternatives (Technology & Site)

Description of the Environment


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Anticipated Environmental Impact & mitigation Measures

Environmental Monitoring Program

Additional studies

Project benefits

Environmental Cost benefits Analysis

EMP

Summary & Conclusion

Disclosure of Consultant Engaged

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SECTION – IV

SITE ANALYSIS

INDEX

4.1 CONNECTIVITY ..................................................................................................................... 40

4.2 LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP ........................................................ 40

4.3 TOPOGHRAPHY ..................................................................................................................... 40

4.4 EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN ......................................................................................... 41

4.5 EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE OF SITE ............................................................................ 41

4.6 SOIL CLASSIFICATION ........................................................................................................ 42

4.7 CLIMATE DATA FROM SECONDARY SOURCES ............................................................ 42

4.8 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE ........................................................................ 42


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SECTION – IV

SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 CONNECTIVITY

BPCL, Bathinda an LPG storage and bottling plant is situated at located at plot nos.- A1 and A2,

PSIEC Growth Centre, Mansa Road, Distt.- Bathinda, Punjab which has all possible amenities that are

feasible for industrial projects viability.

Particular Details

Airport Bathinda Airport -21.24km towards NW

IGI Airport-274 km towards SE

Nearest National Highway,

State Highway, Major

District road

SH-17: 1.20 km towards NNE

NH-15: 7.47 km towards NNW

NH-64: 5.72 km towards N

SH-41: 10.20 km towards NW

SH-16A: 14.30 km towards ENE

Railway Station Bathinda R.S.- 4.70 km towards NNW

Water Bodies Bid Talab P.F : 7.15km towards WNW

Lower Lisada Nala : 10.47 km towards SSW

Pond : 2.93 km towards NW

Nahar Bathinda Shakha : 6.45 km towards NW

4.2 LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP

Land Form: The proposed expansion is planned in existing plant area of 38.00 acres. No additional

land is required for the proposed expansion.

Land Use: The proposed land use of the project is as under:


(Acres)

Proposed

(Acres)

After Expansion

(Acres)

Percentage

(%)

Plant Area, Office Area, and

housing (all covered area) 17.10 - 17.10 45

Paved Area ( Road, Corridor,

Parking and drainage) 3.04 - 3.04 8

Green Belt Area 12.54 - 12.54 33

Open Area 5.32 - 5.32 14

Total Plot Area 38.00 38.00 100

4.3 TOPOGHRAPHY

The district is situated within the Satluj-Ganga plain. The whole of the district is a low-lying flat area.

T he only contour line running across the area is of 220 meters. It runs from the south-east of Sidhani


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village northward through Kahangarh (Mansa Tehsil) and then north-west to Bareta (Mansa Tehsil).

From here, the line runs north-west and passes just west of Kishangarh (Mansa Tehsil). Then it moves

just south-west of Gidrene (Sirsa District, Haryana) and goes westward through Daska. From here, the

contour takes a south-west bend and goes towards Datewas (Mansa Tahsil, from where it takes a

northwesterly direction and goes through Chak Ni agaon and Gurney Kalan (Mansa Tahsil).

The presence of only one counter indicates the flattish nature of the surface. The slope of the area is

from north-east to south-west as indicated by the direction of the flow of canals and spot heights. The

highest point in the area is Ratta Khera (Hisar District, Haryana) in north-eastern part with a height of

205 meters. The lowest point is at a height (Talwandi Sabo Tehsil). The elevation of the plain thus has

a range of about 25 meters.

4.4 EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN

Particulars Area

(Acres)

Percentage

(%)

Plant Area, Office Area, and housing (all covered area) 17.10 45

Paved Area ( Road, Corridor, Parking and drainage) 3.04 8

Green Belt Area 12.54 33

Open Area 5.32 14

Total Plot Area 38.00 100

4.5 EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE OF SITE

Physical infrastructure

Physical infrastructure is an important aspect of a city. It determines the quality of life to a large

extent. Physical infrastructure deals with

Water supply

Electricity

Solid waste

Water supply









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Electricity





SOLID WASTE

Municipal Solid Waste

Approx. 5 kg municipal waste is generated at existing LPG plant, which is disposed as per Solid


Hazardous Waste



4.6 SOIL CLASSIFICATION

The area is basically alluvium, situated towards the depression of the rivers Ganges and Indus. The

safe bearing capacity the soil is about 1.0 kg/sq.cm.

4.7 CLIMATE DATA FROM SECONDARY SOURCES

The climate of Bathinda district can be classified as tropical steppe, semi-arid and hot which is mainly

dry with very hot summer and cold winter except during monsoon season when moist air of oceanic

origin penetrates into the district. There are four seasons in a year. The hot weather season starts from

mid March to last week of the June followed by the south- west monsoon, which lasts up to

September. The transition period from September to October forms the post-monsoon season. The

winter season starts in November and remains up to first week of March to last week of the June

followed by the south- west monsoon, which lasts up to September. The transition period from

September to October forms the post monsoon season. The winter season starts late in November and

remains up to first week of March.

4.8 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE

Habitation of Nacchator Nagar is approx 1.20 km towards NNE densely populated with available

social infrastructure viz: Primary, secondary schools, dispensary, hospitals, Mandir, Masjid, Church

etc.

Medical Facilities:

Max Super Specialty Hospital : 2.95 km towards NNW

Bharat Hospital : 3.30 km towards North


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Raman Hospital : 3.74 km towards North

Post & Telegraph Offices: Available in Bathinda

Schools:

G.N.D.P Secondary School : 3.37 km towards North

Worship /Temple:

Gurudwara : 1.53 km towards NNE

Shri Panchmukhi Balaji Dham: 4.28 km towards west

On the basis of the preliminary site visit, the infrastructure available was identified. Further after the grant of TOR,

available infrastructure (baseline data) will be encompassed, along with socio economic observations and submitted at the

time of final presentation regarding EIA/EMP.

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PROJECT: BPCL, LPG BOTTLING PLANT, BATHINDA Section V/ Planning Brief

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SECTION – V

PLANNING BRIEF

INDEX

5.1 PLANNING CONCEPT (type of Industries, facilities transportation etc.) TOWN AND

COUNTRY PLANNING/ DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CLASSIFICATION ............................. 45

5.2 POPULATION PROJECTION................................................................................................. 45

5.3 LAND USE PLANNING (Break up along with green Belt, etc.) ............................................ 45

5.4 ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (Physical & Social) ............................ 45


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SECTION V

PLANNING BRIEF

5.1 PLANNING CONCEPT (type of Industries, facilities transportation etc.) TOWN AND

COUNTRY PLANNING/ DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CLASSIFICATION

The project is for LPG storage and bottling unit. The unit has 3 nos. of existing A/G bullets storage

vessels of 150 MT each. The unit operates in two shifts. Now, the plant is planning for increasing the

storage capacity by installing 300 MT x 3 mounded storage vessels. The capital investment required

for the proposed augmentation is 2600 lacs.

5.2 POPULATION PROJECTION

The proposed capacity augmentation in the LPG bottling plant shall not require additional permanent

manpower. Hence, there will be no change in the population projection of the nearest and farther most

villages due to the proposed expansion unit. A temporary influx of 50 local workers for erection and

fabrication will be there in the plant premises.

5.3 LAND USE PLANNING (Break up along with green Belt, etc.)

Land Use: The land use after the proposed expansion of the project is as under:


(Acres)

Proposed

(Acres)

After

Expansion

(Acres)

Percentage

(%)

Plant Area, Office Area, and

housing (all covered area) 17.10 - 17.10 45

Paved Area ( Road, Corridor,

Parking and drainage) 3.04 - 3.04 8

Green Belt Area 12.54 - 12.54 33

Open Area 5.32 - 5.32 14

Total Plot Area 38.00 38.00 100

5.4 ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (Physical & Social)

Social Demand

There is an infrastructure demand of new storage vessel. The storage capacity augmentation aims to

moderately reduce the waiting time of its distribution, thereby fulfilling social demand of LPG. The

manpower requirements will remain the same hence there is no additional social Infrastructure

demanded inside the project periphery.

Physical Demand

Water: The plant has daily fresh water requirement to the tune of 10 KLD. Out of which the 7 KLD is

required for washing and mock drills (once in a month) and 3 KLD for domestic purposes.


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Electricity:





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Project: BPCL, LPG BOTTLING PLANT, BATHINDA Section VI/ Proposed Infrastructure

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SECTION – VI

PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

INDEX

6.1 INDUSTRIAL AREA (processing area) ........................................................................................ 48

6.2 RESIDENTIAL AREA (non processing area) ............................................................................... 48

6.3 GREEN BELT ................................................................................................................................ 48

6.4 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE ...................................................................................................... 48

6.5 CONNECTIVITY ........................................................................................................................... 48

6.6 WATER MANAGEMENT (source & supply of water) ................................................................. 49

6.7 SEWERAGE SYSTEM .................................................................................................................. 49

6.8 INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT .................................................................................... 49

6.9 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................. 49

6.10 POWER REQUIREMENT & SUPPLY/ SOURCE ........................................................................ 49


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SECTION VI

PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1 INDUSTRIAL AREA (processing area)

The existing LPG storage and bottling plant is established in an area of 38.0 acres. The proposed

augmentation will be installed in the existing land area. No additional land is required for the

proposed expansion of the storage capacity.

6.2 RESIDENTIAL AREA (non processing area)

The plant does not have any residential facility for the workers and employee.

6.3 GREEN BELT

The existing unit has approximately 33% total land area in green belt and plantation.

6.4 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Establishment of a self help group of area women (minimum 7 local women) for income generating

activity viz: community kitchen. Proposed social infrastructure shall involve construction and

facilities installation for the Community Kitchen. Training to invest and manage funds for self

sustainable employment will be imparted.

6.5 CONNECTIVITY

BPCL, Bathinda an LPG storage and bottling plant is situated at located at plot nos.- A1 and A2,

PSIEC Growth Centre, Mansa Road, Distt.- Bathinda, Punjab which has all possible amenities that are

feasible for industrial projects viability.

Particular Details

Airport Bathinda Airport -21.24km towards NW

IGI Airport-274 km towards SE

Nearest National Highway,

State Highway, Major

District road

SH-17: 1.20 km towards NNE

NH-15: 7.47 km towards NNW

NH-64: 5.72 km towards N

SH-41: 10.20 km towards NW

SH-16A: 14.30 km towards ENE

Railway Station Bathinda R.S.- 4.70 km towards NNW

Water Bodies Bid Talab P.F : 7.15km towards WNW

Lower Lisada Nala : 10.47 km towards SSW


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Pond : 2.93 km towards NW

Nahar Bathinda Shakha : 6.45 km towards NW

6.6 WATER MANAGEMENT (source & supply of water)








6.7 SEWERAGE SYSTEM

The domestic waste water is being routed to septic tank followed by soak pit. The same will be

followed after expansion.

6.8 INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) of 25KLD is already in operation at the existing plant to treat the

effluent generated through washing of cylinders. Sludge generated from ETP is stored in pit &

disposed as per MOEF&CC/PSPCB guidelines.

6.9 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Hazardous Waste:



Municipal Solid Wastes:

Approx 5 kg municipal waste is generated at existing LPG plant, which is disposed as per Solid


6.10 POWER REQUIREMENT & SUPPLY/ SOURCE

The existing power demand of the unit is 180 KW and is obtained from grid power supply. The

existing plant has D.G. of 125 kVA and 250 kVA at the site. The existing power supply and backup is

sufficient for the proposed augmentation. No additional D.G. set is required for the proposed

augmentation.

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Project: BPCL, LPG BOTTLING PLANT, BATHINDA Section VII/ Rehabilitation &

Resettlement Plan

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SECTION – VII

REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN

7.1. REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN ...................................................... 51

Project: BPCL, LPG BOTTLING PLANT, BATHINDA Section VII/ Rehabilitation &

Resettlement Plan

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SECTION VII

REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN

7.1. REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN

Not Applicable

PROJECT: BPCL, LPG BOTTLING PLANT, BATHINDA Section VIII/ Project Schedule & Cost

Estimates

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SECTION – VIII

PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

INDEX

8.1. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES ...................................................................... 53

PROJECT: BPCL, LPG BOTTLING PLANT, BATHINDA Section VIII/ Project Schedule & Cost

Estimates

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SECTION – VIII

PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

8.1. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (time schedule for the project to be

given) Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project.

The likely date of the start of erection or fabrication will be after the grant of all required

clearances.

The likely date of completion / time required for the fabrication and erection of the one

storage vessel would take one year, from the grant of clearances. The proposed vessel will be

operationalised after successful erection.

The project cost is Rs. 2600 for the entire fabrication and erection of one new storage vessel.

As per the prevailing market conditions, there is high rising demand for LPG.

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Project: BPCL, LPG BOTTLING PLANT, BATHINDA Section IX/ Analysis of Proposal

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SECTION – IX

ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL

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SECTION – IX

ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL

Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local people

including tribal population, if any, in the area.

BPCL has been engaged with various CSR programmes for more than two decades.

CSR Initiatives at Sultanpur , Gonda and nearby region in the study area by Bharatgas (Brand name of BPCL

LPG products) :

Free community Kitchen: Campaigns were organized

to provide cooking gas, stove, and utensils to flood

victims to establish community kitchens.

Rural safety for sure: A rally organized in areas of

district Gonda, in Dec. 2011 where safety concepts in

general & “Safety for Sure” concepts were given on

awareness in Jansabhas.

Safety Clinics: In 2011, 38 Safety Clinics were

organized resulting in 2000 beneficiaries around the

study area of the proposed project (regional area of

Sultanpur). The study area residents were educated

(along with demonstrations) of safe use of LPG,

features of Suraksha rubber tube, flame lighter, &

flame retardant aprons etc.

Recognition and awards of BPCL

BPCL bagged the „CIDC Vishwakarma Awards‟ for

the second time in a row for CSR on March „12. The

proposed project was awarded for CSR for women

empowerment and livelihood generation initiative in

Lucknow with the NGO partner SEWA. Through this

CSR project we have been able to generate livelihood

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A humble contribution made of Rs. 11.35 lacs to the

Chief ministers relief fund, by North Region – LPG

territories including Amethi to assist 500 affected

families in the worst effected District of Rudraprayag

covering Kedar Valley & other blocks by distributing

“Single Burner Hotplate & Pressure cooker”, a joint

effort undertaken for rehabilitation of families affected

during floods. Chief Minister applaudes Bharatgas

Parivar for noble steps for social causes in the hour of

crisis.

BPCL bags the „Aaj Tak Care Awards‟ for CSR under

the livelihood category for the project “Economic

empowerment and income generation” , which has

touched and impacted 600 rural women in Lucknow ,

near the (bottling plant) proposed expansion project.

During the award ceremony, video clips of the

beneficiaries were also shown, which spoke volumes

on the contribution BPCL and our NGO partner SEWA

has made in the lives of these women and their

families.

There will be social benefits from the proposed storage capacity augmentation; the underlying benefit

through the proposed project aims to:

The appropriate amount for the CSR is proposed to be Rs. 4,00,000 /- as capital cost year and Rs

50,000/- as recurring cost.

Establishment of a self help group of area women (minimum 7 in number) for income generating

activity viz. community kitchen. Proposed social infrastructure shall involve construction and

facilities installation for the Community Kitchen in involvement of local authorities. Training to

invest and manage funds for self sustainable employment will be imparted.

The above Women empowerment activity was identified on the basis of the preliminary site visit.

However after the analysis of the baseline data generation, socio – economic observation, and the

public hearing, the appropriate sustainable development will be contributed and projected by the


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proposed project. An Evaluation of the Management Plan will be drafted, which shall help in the

timely investment of the CSR amount and guide in fulfilling the responsibilities.

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