UPDATED FORM I Of 433 TPD CALCINED PETROLEUM COKE PLANT WITH 9 MW COGENERATION OF POWER PROPOSED AT APSEZ, Atchutapuram, Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh By RAIN CALCINER LIMITED Prepared By B.S. ENVI-TECH (P) LTD Secunderabad 500 017 NABET Accreditation : NABET/EIA/1316/RA002
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FORM 1 (As Per New tification of Mo.E.F dated 1-12-2009 vide SO 3067 (E)) BASIC INFORMATION S. Item Details 1 Name of the Project/s M/s. Rain Calciner Limited 2 S.. in the schedule 4(b) 3 Proposed capacity/ area/ length/ tonnage to be handled/ command area/ lease area/ number of wells to be drilled 4 New/ expansion/ modernization New 5 Existing capacity/ Area etc. t Applicable 6 Category of Project i.e A or B B 7 Does it attract the general condition? If yes please specify. 8 Does it attract the specific condition? If yes please specify. 9 Location Plot/ Survey/ Khasra Village Tehsil District State 10 Nearest railway station/ airport along with distance in Kms. 11 Nearest town, city, district head quarters along with distance in kms. 12 Village panchayaths, Zilla parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal addresses with telephone nos to be given) 433 TPD Calcined Petroleum Coke Plant With 9 MW Cogeneration Of Power APSEZ, Atchutapuram, Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh Elamanchali 13 km Vishakapatnam 30 km APSEZ, Atchutapuram, Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh. 13 Name of the applicant M/s. Rain Calciner Limited 14 Registered address Rain Center, 34,Srinagar Colony, 15 Address for correspondence Hyderabad 500 073 Name Designation (Owner /Partner/ CEO) Address A.S.Reddy Whole Time Director M/s. Rain Calciner Limited, Rain Center, 34,Srinagar Colony, Hyderabad Pin code 500 073 E- mail a.s.reddy@raincarbon.com Telephone no. 040-40401234 Fax no. 040-40401214 16 Details of Alternative sites examined, if any location of these sites should be shown on a topo sheet. t Applicable
17 Interlinked projects t Applicable 18 Whether separate application of interlinked project has been submitted? 19 If yes, date of submission - 20 If no, reason - 21 Whether the proposal involves Nil approval/ clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given. (a) The Forest (Conservation)Act, 1980 (b) The Wild Life (Protection)Act, 1972 (c) The CRZ tification, 1991 22 Whether there is any Government Order/ Policy relevant/ relating to the site? 23 Forest land involved (hectares) Nil 24 Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is propose to be set up? (a) Name of the court (b) Case (c) Orders/ directions of the court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project. Nil (I) ACTIVITY 1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.) Details thereof (with S.. Information/Checklist / approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 1.1 Permanent or temporary change The Special Economic Zone in land use, land cover or (SEZ) in Atchutapuram, topography including increase in Visakhapatnam is being intensity of land use (with respect developed by Andhra Pradesh to local land use plan) Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC). Rain Calciner Limited s proposed project will be one of the units within this SEZ. A land of 43.38 Acres (17.5 Hectares) has been allotted for the project. 1.2 Clearance of existing land, ne vegetation and buildings? 1.3 Creation of new land uses? About 43.38 Acres (17.5
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Hectares) in identified Special Economic Zone, meant for Heavy polluting units has been allotted for the project and this is converted into Industrial area. Engineering properties of the soil will be tested for structural design 1.5 Construction works? All the necessary infrastructural facilities along with the calcination plant will be installed 1.6 Demolition works? ne 1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? 1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations 1.9 Underground works including During the construction stage, temporary site offices, accommodation for construction workers will be located within the premises. All the structures will be located above the ground and the construction activity does not involve much cut and fill activity ne mining or tunneling? 1.10 Reclamation works? ne 1.11 Dredging? ne 1.12 Offshore structures? ne 1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? The proposed Calcination process is based on Pot (Shaft) Calciner technology. Process Technology shall be obtained from a World renowned Agency. Green petroleum coke is conveyed from the raw material storage / unloading hoppers via belt conveyers to day bins feeding the coke to Pot Calciners for calcining. A part of the calcined coke is returned and mixed with input GPC depending on process parameters as well as required quality of CPC. Green coke in the pot calciner is indirectly heated up to around 1250 C by high temperature fume in the flue in order to
remove moisture and volatiles efficiently, improve real density, electrical conductivity and mechanical strength. Volatiles evolved during the process are introduced to the flue for complete combustion with the pre-heated air without any external fuel. CPC from pot calciner is indirectly cooled in chute with water jacket and is discharged at regular intervals. Part of the discharged CPC is diverted for mixing with the input GPC and major part of CPC is conveyed to calcined coke storage. CPC is dispatched from the plant in Bulk. Bag filter units are provided at all locations of GPC / CPC transfer to suppress the dust. 1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? 1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? 1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? The flue gases pass through the Waste Heat Recovery Boiler (WHRB) where steam is generated. The exit gases from the WHRB are vented to atmosphere through a stack. A Stand-bye Bye pass stack shall also be included in the Design. Required space has been considered in the layout for storage of Raw Material / Finished goods and also for the stores facility. ne Well established towns with good public transport facilities are available in not far-off locations. SEZ is being developed by Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) as a MULTI PRODUCT Manufacturing facility, housing
1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? 1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? 1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? 1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? many Industries. APIIC has established Industries by prospective Unit Owners. APIIC provides basic infrastructure amenities like Industrial/ Potable water / communication / Roads and other common facilities All infrastructures were already developed in the zone. ne ne ne 1.22 Stream crossings? ne 1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water ne from ground or surface waters? 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? ne 1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Personnel will be transported to site in vehicles. Similarly, GPC has to be sourced from refineries that produce sponge Anode Grade Coke. Thus, GPC will be imported from reliable suppliers to meet the stringent quality standards and will be moved into the zone 1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? 1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? GPC will be sourced from various refineries mainly in rth America, South America, Middle East and Asia etc. ne ne
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? The manpower requirement for regular operations is estimated to be about 150. During the Construction period, this figure may be higher. Hence influx of people will increase and locals will also be employed. 1.29 Introduction of alien species? ne Loss of native species or genetic ne diversity? 1.31 Any other actions? ne 2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are nonrenewable or in short supply): S.. Information/checklist 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) 2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD / Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Atchutapuram, Visakhapatnam was developed by Andhra Pradesh Industrial 2.3 Minerals (MT) ne Infrastructure corporation. About 43.38 Acres developed land ( 17.5 Hectares) has been allotted for the project. The water consumption for the plant is about 1,440 m3 / day and the same will be met from public supply. As the present site is in SEZ & developed by APIIC, infrastructural requirements are being arranged by them. 2.4 Construction material stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source MT) 2.5 Forests and timber (sourc e MT) 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW) 2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) Stone aggregate,-50000 cu.m Sand- 30000 cu.m, cement. 5000 tons etc.. shall be used during construction phase. ne Required Electrical energy requirement shall be met from power generated in Cogeneration plant. However, start-up power will be tapped from the AP Transco grid. -
3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health. S.. Information/Checklist 3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies) 3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) 3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., / Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Green petroleum Coke is the Raw Material for manufacturing Calcined Petroleum Coke. It is classified as carbonaceous material and is n-toxic in nature and does not fall under Hazardous chemical category. ne Social status of the people living in the vicinity will improve as a result of direct / indirect employment opportunities provided by the plant. ne 3.5 Any other causes ne 4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month) S.. Information/Checklist / Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes ne 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or ne commercial wastes) 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Waste oil will be generated from Hazardous Waste the plant Management Rules) 4.4 Other industrial process wastes ne 4.5 Surplus product Incidental surplus product ie power will be supplied to grid/ wheeled to their sister concerns. 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment ne
4.7 Construction or demolition ne wastes 4.8 Redundant machinery or t Applicable equipment 4.9 Contaminated soils or other ne materials 4.10 Agricultural wastes ne 4.11 Other solid wastes Gypsum which gets generated as a by-product will be used for cement plants/fal-g brick manufacturing units. 5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr) Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, S.. Information/Checklist / wherever possible) with source of information data 5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or The exhaust gases from the Pot Calciner Furnaces are sent to mobile sources Waste Heat Recovery Boilers (WHRB). The gases after heat recovery are vented to atmosphere through the stack. A stand-by byepass stack will also be included in 5.2 Emissions from production processes 5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport 5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment 5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including the Design. Green coke in the pot calciner is indirectly heated up to around 1250 C by high temperature fume in the flue in order to remove moisture and volatiles efficiently, improve real density, electrical conductivity and mechanical strength. Volatiles evolved during the process are introduced to the flue for complete combustion with the pre-heated air without any external fuel. The coke at site is either in Day Bins or in Storage area. Both are fully covered and hence no fugitive dust is expected from these areas. Fugitive dust for short duration ne
construction materials, sewage and waste 5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste ne 5.7 Emissions from burning of ne waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other ne sources 6. Generation of ise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: / Details thereof (with S.. Information/Checklist 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers 6.2 From industrial or similar processes 6.3 From construction or demolition approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data The major noise generating sources are the Turbo-Generator, Fans and Compressors. The noise level from the STG proposed is likely to be about 85 db(a). ne ise levels of construction machinery will be there for short duration 6.4 From blasting or piling ne 6.5 From construction or Construction equipment - < 85 operational traffic db(a) 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems 6.7 From any other sources ne ise from Stand-by DG set / Air-conditioning equipment less than <70 db(a) 7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea: Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, S.. Information/Checklist / wherever possible) with source of information data 7.1 From handling, storage, use or ne spillage of hazardous materials 7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) ne
7.3 By deposition of pollutants ne emitted to air into the land or into water 7.4 From any other sources ne 7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? ne 8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, S.. Information/Checklist / wherever possible) with source of information data 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use ne or production of hazardous substances 8.2 From any other causes ne 8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing ne environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? 9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, S.. Information/Checklist / wherever possible) with source of information data 9.1 Lead to development of ne supporting facilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.: Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.)
housing development extractive industries supply industries other 9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment 9.3 Set a precedent for later developments ne ne 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects ne (II) ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY Aerial distance (within 15 km.) S.. Areas Name/ Proposed project Identity location boundary 1 Areas protected under ne international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value 2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other ne water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests 3 Areas used by protected, Pudimadaka for Olive important or sensitive species Turtles - 7 km of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration 4 Inland, coastal, marine or Bay of Bengal -3 km underground waters 5 State, National boundaries - ne 6 Routes or facilities used by the - ne - public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas 7 Defence installations - ne - 8 Densely populated or built-up area ne -
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) 10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) 11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) Schools, hospitals & community facilities- Achuthapuram village - ne - - ne Pudi occassional Cyclones for
SPECIAL REQUEST The proposed project already obtained Environmental Clearance in 2009, vide SEIAA order.. SEIAA/AP/VSP-19/2009 dated 13-02-2009 as per SO 1533 tification dated 14 th September 2006, issued by SEIAA. The project is categorized as Category B project based on the threshold limits published in the tification requiring Environmental Clearance from SEIAA. And also, as it is proposed to be located in the Special Economic Zone identified by the Government Of Andhra Pradesh, (where already other industries exist). The project could not be implemented due to the poor market conditions and prevailing industrial scenario earlier. However, the demand for CPC has significantly increased in the last couple of years. Presently, there is a huge gap in demand and supply of CPC. Rain Calciner would like to utilize this opportunity and set up the proposed facility within an year of getting all necessary clearances. Rain Calciner Limited will be fast track project with a proposed investment of about Rs 200 crores and good employment opportunity which will contribute to the overall development of community around the project. Keeping the above in view, RCI requests the committee to Revalidate the Environmental Clearance for another two years.