1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is one of the major Public Sector

“Navratna” Oil Company engaged in refining, marketing and distribution of Petroleum

Products in India. HPCL owns wide network of distribution and marketing infrastructure

throughout the country.

HPCL commissioned Vizag to Vijayawada pipeline in 1998 & Vijayawada to Secunderabad

pipeline in 2002 with a name plate capacity of 5.38 MMTPA for transportation of MS,

HSD, SKO & ATF (especially to feed Andhra Pradesh & Telangana market).

The current proposal is for augmentation of facilities at Kadapa Depot by installing

additional pumping facilities and pigging facilities as a part of proposed VDPL project.

1.1 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT

Project name Augmentation/Conversion of pumping/pigging

facilities at Kadapa Depot

Location of the pipeline Kadapa Depot (tap-off/receipt station), Region-

Rayalseema, Dist- Kadapa, State- Andhra Pradesh

Latitude 14°25'0.74"N to 14°24'56.89"N

Longitude 78°56'41.58"E to 78°56'13.74"E

Products to be transported Motor Spirit, High Speed Diesel and Superior

Kerosene Oil

Existing Capacity of the

Terminal

25000 KL (MS- 5600 KL, HSD- 16800 KL & SKO- 2600

KL)

Proposed capacity of the

Terminal

No change similar as existing i.e 25000 KL (MS- 5600

KL, HSD- 16800 KL & SKO- 2600 KL)

Proposed Time of Completion

of Project

36 Months after obtaining statutory clearances

Proposed facilities Intermediate pumping, Pigging cum Tap-off station

No of working days in a year 300

Water demand 10 KL/D

Sources of water Tanker Supply

Man power 100

Nearest railway station Kanamalo palle – 3 km (approx.), NWof

Kapada Depot

Bhakarapet Railway Station- 3 km (approx.),

East of Kadapa Depot

Nearest state highway/national

highway

NH-18- The national highway lies at an approx

distance of 9 km in West direction from the

project site.

Bellary-Nellore Road- Adjacent to Kadapa

Depot.

Nearest air-port Kadapa domestic airport approx 22 kms NE direction

from the Kadapa Depot.

Seismic zone Zone-II (As per 1893:2002)

Capital Cost 86.55 Crores

1.2 PROPOSED PLANNING

HPCL has proposed for augmentation of facilities at Kadapa Depot by installing additional

pumping facilities and pigging facilities as a part of proposed VDPL project.

The schedule is based on the assumption that an EPMC will be engaged to provide the

necessary specialized services in the areas of Basic Design, Detailed Engineering,

Procurement, Construction Supervision, Commissioning Assistance and Project

Management Services.

All the proposed activities shall be commenced at site only after obtaining necessary

approvals from concerned authorities i.e. MoEF&CC /SEIAA and SPCB.

2.0 INTRODUCTION & BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

The current proposal is for the facilities augmentation at Kadapa Depot, which is an

intermediate pumping cum tapoff/receipt station considered for VDPL project. Facilities at

this station shall consist of Basket Filter, Sump Pump & Tank, Flow Meter, Pressure

Control Valves etc.

2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT PROPONENT

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is one of the major Public Sector

“Navratna” Oil Company engaged in refining, marketing and distribution of Petroleum

Products in India. HPCL owns wide network of distribution and marketing infrastructure

throughout the country. It is an Indian state-owned oil and natural gas company with its

headquarters at Mumbai, Maharashtra. It has about 25% market-share in India among

public-sector companies (PSUs) and a strong marketing infrastructure. The Government of

India owns 51.11% shares in HPCL and others are distributed amongst financial institutes,

public and other investors. The company is ranked 367thon the Fortune Global 500 list of

the world's biggest corporations as of 2016.

2.3 NEED FOR THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY AND/OR REGION

To meet the heavy demands of petroleum products in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu,

Karnataka and Telengala, the capacity of the existing VVSPL has been decided to enhance

from 5.68 to 8 MMTPA for which, capacity of existing terminals and depot has to be

enhanced and also a new pipeline has been proposed from existing Kondapalli Terminal to

the proposed Dharampuri Terminal with proposed throughput capacity of 4.24 MMTPA

(Phase-I) and 5.85 MMTPA (Phase-II).

The project will not only benefit in meeting the huge demand of petroleum products, but

also provide direct employment to about 100 persons including skilled, semi-skilled &

unskilled laborers. Additional jobs will be created by way of transportation of construction

materials and greenbelt development.

2.4 DEMAND-SUPPLY GAP

The current market demand in Tamil Nadu and part of Andhra Pradesh is to the tune of

2.71 MMTPA and demand en route of northern Karnataka and adjoining part of

Maharashtra accounts to 1.8 MMTPA.

The heavy demand of petroleum products can be accomplished by increasing the existing

capacities of the terminals and by laying more pipelines.

2.5 IMPORTS VS. INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION

The crude oil requirement of the refineries is met partly by Indigenous crude and balance

through imports. HPCL also imports finished petroleum products for meeting domestic

market requirement. The crude oil import for HPCL’s refineries is approx. 220 thousand

barrels per day (11.0 Million tons per annum).

2.6 EXPORT POSSIBILITY

HPCL already exports products and intermediate streams from its refineries. However, this

project shall involve transportation of petroleum products only in the country and not

outside.

2.7 DOMESTIC/ EXPORT MARKETS

The proposed project shall only cater demands within the country. Hence, this is not

applicable.

2.8 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION

About 100 workers including skilled, semi-skilled & unskilled labors shall be engaged

through project proponent from the local areas for the construction phase of the project.

Proper maintenance of plantation activities shall generate additional employment.

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT INCLUDING INTERLINKED AND INTERDEPENDENT PROJECTS, IF ANY

The proposal is for augmentation of facilities at Kadapa Depot by installing additional

pumping facilities and pigging facilities as a part of proposed VDPL project. The VDPL is a

new pipeline proposed by HPCL for which the originating point of the project will be

Vijayawada (Konpadalli) followed by Kadapa which is considered as a tap-off point and

finally the pipeline will comes to an end at Dharmapuri location.

3.2 LOCATION OF PROJECT WITH COORDINATES

The proposed project is an existing project located at Kadapa, Region- Rayalseema, District-

Kadapa, State- Andhra Pradesh. General location of the project stretch is given in Figure 1:

Latitude 14°25'0.74"N to 14°24'56.89"N Longitude 78°56'41.58"E to 78°56'13.74"E

Figure 1: General location of the existing terminal

Figure 2: General location of the proposed pipeline stretch from Vijayawada to

Dharampuri Terminal

3.3 DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITES CONSIDERED AND THE BASIS OF SELECTING THE PROPOSED SITE,

PARTICULARLY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS GONE INTO SHOULD BE HIGHLIGHTED

The proposal is for augmentation of facilities by installing additional pumping facilities and

pigging facilities at existing depot located at Kadapa, hence no alternative sites are

considered or proposed.

3.4 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION

It is proposed to augment the facilities by installing additional pumping facilities and

pigging facilities at the depot. Also, as per the requirement of the region storage capacity

for MS, HSD & SKO at Kadapa depot will be slightly changed.

3.4 RAW MATERIAL REQUIRED ALONG WITH ESTIMATED QUANTITY, LIKELY SOURCE, MARKETING

AREA OF FINAL PRODUCTS, MODE OF TRANSPORT OF RAW MATERIAL AND FINISHED PRODUCT

The proposed project only involves transport of petroleum products and storage in the

dispatch and receiving terminals. Thus, no raw materials are required.

3.4.1 RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION/ RECYCLING AND REUSE

Maximum attempt shall be made to utilize existing resources of HPCL.

3.5 AVAILABILITY OF WATER, ITS SOURCE, ENERGY / POWER REQUIREMENT & SOURCE

3.5.1 Water Requirement

The existing drinking water facilities are sufficient at the site. However, for expansion work

at the site water demand is estimated separately. Water requirement for human

consumption, plantation and dust suppression shall be 10 KLD, which shall be met from

tanker supply from the nearby village. Breakup of water requirements is as given below:

Water Requirement(for each location)

S.

No.

Description of

requirement

Water

requirement

(KLD)

Source

1. Drinking 2 Tanker supply

2. Other Domestic

Requirement

4 Tanker supply

3. Dust Suppression 2 Septic tanks

4. Green Belt

Development

2 Septic tanks

TOTAL REQUIREMENT 10 KLD

Figure 3:Water balance diagram

3.5.2 Power

Power supply shall be taken from State Electricity Board. Battery backup shall be provided

at all stations for emergency loads. Emergency power by DG sets, UPS supply for

instrumentation, Telecom & SCADA also to be considered at dispatch & receipt stations.

Power supply will be taken from 4 pole structure. Power required for pipeline facility to be

provided from terminal MCC room. DG sets and UPS system will be provided for new

facilities.

Power supply of 33KV shall be available from State Electricity Board from different source

of substation by installing isolator fuses, along with lightning arresters by State

Electricity Board near the dispatch Station along with tariff metering. This 33KV

supply shall be further stepped down to 6.6KV supply according to system

requirements through transformers and outgoing feeders are for motors and 6.6KV supply

from secondary of same transformer shall be further stepped down to 415V by another

transformer’s supply according to system requirements through transformers and

outgoing feeders are for Power to auxiliary service boards, lighting boards, UPS & other

loads. All motor above 160KW shall operate at 6.6 KV voltage level. 415 V capacitor banks

shall be provided to improve the overall power factor of the system.

Proposed/Existing Emergency 315 KVA DG set shall be provided for the emergency load

like UPS, CPTR, Battery Charger and Emergency lighting load etc also 5 KW DC battery

charger is considered at Kadapa tap-off point to meet the DC power requirement of

circuit breakers, electrical panels & Instrumentation.

Additionally, four (4) welding teams shall have DG sets of 5 KVA each and two (2)

radiography teams shall have DG sets of 5 KVA each.

3.6 QUANTITY OF WASTES TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID) AND SCHEME FOR THEIR

MANAGEMENT/ DISPOSAL

3.6.1 WASTE GENERATION & ITS DISPOSAL

Only Municipal Solid waste shall be generated by the project, which shall be collected in

colored bins provided at site.

The total amount of solid waste is as follows:-

Total No. of Employees=100

Solid Waste Generation Rates=0.5 Kg/person

Total Solid Waste Generated=50 Kg

(Source: For Waste Collection, Chapter 3, Table 3.6, Page no. 49, Central Public Health &

Environment Engineering Organization, Ministry of Urban Development, (Government of

India, May 2000))

Following arrangements will be made at the site in accordance to Solid Hazardous Wastes

(Management and Handling) Rules, 2016.

Collection and Segregation of waste

Separate colored bins will be provided for dry recyclables and bio-degradable waste.

Adequate numbers of colored bins are proposed to be provided.

Litter bin will also be provided.

Treatment of waste

Bio-Degradable wastes

Compost generated by the septic tanks will be used for horticulture as manure.

Horticultural Waste is proposed to be composted and will be used for gardening purposes.

Recyclable wastes

Grass Recycling – The cropped grass/bushes will be spread on the green area. It will act as

manure after decomposition.

Recyclable wastes like paper, plastic etc. will be sold off to recyclers.

Hazardous wastes such as waste oil will be sold off to authorized recyclers. Buy back

arrangement will be made for batteries.

Disposal

The liquid effluents and solid waste shall be appropriately treated and disposed, so that

these will not affect the environment. Spent catalyst/Spent Oil are expected to be generated

which will be disposed as per SHW rules 2016.

The inert non-recyclable wastes will be disposed through government approved agency for

land filling.

3.7 SCHEMATIC REPRESENTATIONS OF THE FEASIBILITY DRAWING WHICH GIVE

INFORMATION OF EIA PURPOSE

As the project is categorized in category-B of Schedule under item 6(b) in the EIA

notification, 2006 and its subsequent amendments, it shall be taken up at the State

Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)/State Expert Appraisal Committee for

the purpose of obtaining Environment Clearance. Schematic representation for EIA

purpose is given below:

FIGURE 4: SCHEMATIC FLOWCHART OF EIA PROCESS

4.0 SITE ANALYSIS 4.1 CONNECTIVITY

The proposed project stretch is well connected through road, rail and air network and a

number of Railway stations, Airports, State Highways and National Highways connect the

project site to the other parts of the country.

A few of them are provided below-

(A) Railway Stations-

Kanamalo palle – 3 km (approx.), NWof Kapada Depot

Bhakarapet Railway Station- 3 km (approx.), East of Kadapa Depot

(B) Airport-

Kadapa domestic airport approx 22 kms NE direction from the Kadapa Depot.

(C) National Highway-

NH-18- approx distance of 9 km in West direction from the project site.

SH- 31 (Bellary-Nellore Road)- Adjacent to the project site

4.2LANDFORM, LANDUSE AND LAND OWNERSHIP

4.2.1 LANDFORM

The project falls in Kadapa district. A part of study area falls under forest area.

4.2.2LAND USE

The project stretch is in an agricultural land with patches of forest areas.

4.2.3LAND OWNERSHIP

The acquisition of land is still in progress.

4.3TOPOGRAPHY

The topography of the area is undulating plain and mostly involves agricultural land and

patches of forest land. The topographical map with contours shall be provided with the EIA

report.

4.4EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN

The existing land use pattern of the pipeline stretch is agricultural land and patches of

forest land.

4.4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY

S.No. Sensitive Ecological

Features

Name Aerial Distance (in

km.) from Mine

Lease boundary

1. National Park /

Wildlife Sanctuary

- The project area does

not pass through any

of the national

park/wildlife

sanctuary.

2. Ranges/Hills Palkonda Ranges, Kadapa These hills are

situated at an approx

distance of 7.5 km in

west direction from

the project location.

3. Tiger

Reserve/Elephant

Reserve / Turtle

Nesting Ground

None -

4. Reserved Forst None -

5. Habitat for migratory

birds

None -

6. Lakes/Reservoir/Da

ms

None -

7. Stream/Rivers Cheyyeru River Approx 6 km in

North direction

8. Estuary/Sea None -

9. Mangroves None -

10. Mountains/Hills None -

11. Notified

Archaeological sites

None -

12. Industries/Thermal

Power Plants

None -

13. Defense Installation None -

14. Airports Kadapa domestic airport Approx 22 kms NE

direction from the

Kadapa Depot.

S.No. Sensitive Ecological

Features

Name Aerial Distance (in

km.) from Mine

Lease boundary

15. Railway Lines Kanamalo palle

Bhakarapet Railway Station

3 km (approx.), NW

of Kapada Depot

3 km (approx.), East

of Kadapa Depot

16. National / State

Highways

NH-18

SH- 31 (Bellary-Nellore Road)

Approx distance of 9 km in West direction from the project site.

Adjacent to project

site.

4.5 SOIL CLASSIFICATION

The nature and soil type play an important role in agriculture and have direct relation with

groundwater recharge. Physiography, climate, drainage and geology of the area are the

factors responsible for the nature and type of soil and soil cover. The soil type also depends

upon the slope and rate of erosion.

Kadapa district is endowed mainly with red and black soils ranging from poor to fertile

soils. The soil of the district has been classified into red ferruginous soil and black spoil.

These two classes can be sub divided into clay, loam sand with finer distinctions. Red soils

occupy 53% of the cultivated area and are mostly situated in L. R. Palli, Rayachoty,

Rajampet, Pulivendla and Kodur Mandals. These soils have a low nutrient status. Black

corson soil lands are 24%, black soil 19%, sandy soil lands 4%, red soil lands 25%.

4.6CLIMATIC DATA FROM SECONDARY SOURCES

The climate of the study area is generally hot, humid, tropical and features fairly hot

temperatures over the year except during the monsoon season. The summer season in this

study area generally extends from March to June. During these months the moisture level is

quite high. The coastal areas have higher temperatures than the other parts of the state. In

summer, the temperature generally ranges between 20 °C and 40 °C. At certain places the

temperature is as high as 45 degrees on a summer day. The summer is followed by the

monsoon season, which starts during June and continues till September. This is the season

for heavy tropical rains in the study area. The major role in determining the climate of the

state is played by South-West Monsoons. About one third of the total rainfall is brought by

the North-East Monsoons around the month of October in the state. The winters in the area

are pleasant. October to February is the winter months. The winters are comparatively

mild. The range of winter temperatures is generally from 13 °C to 30 °C.

4.7SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Numerous social infrastructure like educational facilities (primary and higher secondary

schools, Degree College), drinking water supply, post and telegraph, public transportation

and hospitals are available in the study area. The details of the same are provided in Form-

I.

5.0PLANNING BRIEF

5.1PLANNING CONCEPT

To ensure effective and reliable control, management and supervision of the Kadapa Depot

(tap-off point) are envisaged to be monitored and controlled from IP Based SCADA

system consisting of Master Stations (MS) proposed at Tap off at Kadapa Depot. The

depot shall have dedicated Telecommunication system considering the MS and EMS as

proposed for SCADA & APPS. Considering the implementation schedule, comparative

economics of various communication media, Internet Protocol (IP) based optical fiber

communication system is proposed as the main communication system for the depot

operation and for future requirements and for back up communications on dedicated

leased line from other service provider after reviewing the suitability may be considered.

5.2ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL & SOCIAL)

Any infrastructure development is not required as the laborers hired for the augmentation

process shall be locals and will come by foot or bi-cycles to the site. Also, as the Kadapa

Unit is an existing unit and has its well equipped infrastructure facilities which are

available at the site for worker/laborers.

5.3AMENITIES/FACILITIES

5.3.1 OFFICE, WORKSHOP ETC.

Proper site services such as First Aid, Rest Shelter, and Drinking Water will be provided to

the workers/staffs.

5.3.2 Rest Shelter

Rest shelter along with first-aid station complying with all the provisions of Safety norms

shall be provided by project proponent.

5.3.3Water Supply

Water will be supplied for human consumption, sanitation, dust suppression and

plantation as it is being done in the existing unit.

5.3.4Power Supply

Existing power supplies are adequate for the proposed expansion at the terminal.

5.3.5 Security Arrangements

Existing security measures at the site are adequate to combat any situation.

6.0PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1 INDUSTRIAL AREA (PROCESSING AREA)

Kadapa Depot is an existing unit and arrangements like site office, rest shelters etc. will be

provided to the workers. No permanent infrastructure is proposed, as the workers shall

come from home by foot or Bi-cycles. No other industrial area is proposed to be

constructed.

6.2RESIDENTIAL AREA (NON PROCESSING AREA)

As the local person shall be employed, no residential building/housing are proposed.

6.3GREEN BELT

A well developed green belt is present in and around the Kadapa Unit. Further, five

hundred (500) saplings will be planted each year as a compensatory plantation in

consultation with local authorities and maintenance of the same will be ensured.

6.4SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

In-line with the Social Responsibility Activities at other operational sites, relevant

developmental assistance shall be rendered depending on the local needs identified

through studies including education facilities, sanitation facilities, water supply, medical

camps etc.

6.5CONNECTIVITY

Site is well connected to existing roads (NH & SH) and rail network. There is no proposal to

develop new road and rail links.

6.6DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT

Water requirement for drinking will be 10 KLD, which will be met from tanker supply.

6.7SEWERAGE SYSTEM

Sewage generated by the workers will be treated in septic tanks as it is being done at the

existing terminal.

6.8 INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

Not applicable, as there will not be any overburden or wastewater generation due to the

proposed expansion activity. No industrial activities are involved in the operation.

6.9 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Waste generated will be treated as per the industry standards . The food wastes generated

by the workers shall be disposed in bins provided at site.

6.10POWER REQUIREMENT & SUPPLY/ SOURCE

The power required for carrying out the laying of pipeline operations shall be managed by

local authorities and power backup shall be managed by DG sets.

7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN

No human settlements are to be affected by the project and hence, no Rehabilitation and

Resettlement plan is required.

8.0PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

8.1 LIKELY DATE OF START OF CONSTRUCTION AND LIKELY DATE OF COMPLETION

The construction and installation activities shall be started only after obtaining

environmental clearances and approvals from other authorities (MoEF&CC/SEIAA/SPCB).

8.2ESTIMATED PROJECT COST ALONG WITH ANALYSIS IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF THE

PROJECT

The total cost of proposed expansion project is estimated as Rs. 86.55 Crores.

9.0ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)

9.1FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE BENEFIT TO THE LOCAL

PEOPLE INCLUDING TRIBAL POPULATION, IF ANY, IN THE AREA

The proposed project is expected to meet the huge demand of petroleum products in

Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Telengana. The project will also enhance the

socio-economic condition of the area and will contribute in sustainable development of the

nation. The project activity will not have any major impact on the environment.

HPCL shall consider the following general measures for the socio – economic upliftment of

the nearby villages as its Corporate Social Responsibility-

Providing Job Opportunity

Vocational Training to Local Youth

Education

Providing Medical Assistance

Infrastructure Development

Social Afforestration

Games, Sports and Culture