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CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM SIMPLIFIED PROJECT DESIGN DOCUMENT FOR SMALL-SCALE PROJECT ACTIVITIES (SSC-CDM-PDD) Version 02

CONTENTS A. B. C. D. E. F. G. General description of the small-scale project activity Baseline methodology Duration of the project activity / Crediting period Monitoring methodology and plan Calculation of GHG emission reductions by sources Environmental impacts Stakeholders comments

Annexes Annex 1: Information on participants in the project activity Annex 2: Information regarding public funding

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Revision history of this document

Version Number 01 02

Date 21 January 2003 8 July 2005

Description and reason of revision Initial adoption The Board agreed to revise the CDM SSC PDD to reflect guidance and clarifications provided by the Board since version 01 of this document. As a consequence, the guidelines for completing CDM SSC PDD have been revised accordingly to version 2. The latest version can be found at <http://cdm.unfccc.int/Reference/Documents>.

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SECTION A. General description of the small-scale project activity A.1. Title of the small-scale project activity: Demand side energy efficiency projects at RIL-PG. Version : 03 Date : 16 Jan 2007

A.2. Description of the small-scale project activity: Patalganga (PG) division of Reliance Industries Limited is a leading manufacturer of petrochemicals and fiber intermediates. It is located on the banks of river Patalganga. The location of the complex has well-connectivity in terms of modes of transport i.e. by road (7 kms off the Mumbai - Pune highway), by sea (Near JNPT) and air (78 kms from Mumbai). This complex was conceived in 1980s. Spreading over 200 acres, it forms half the entire industrial area of Patalganga. Various products manufactured at RIL, PG include Paraxylene (PX), Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA), Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB), Partially Oriented Yarn (POY) and Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) plants. The company exports large quantities of polyester fiber even to developed countries. The technologies for all the plants are provided by Worlds leading technology providers such as DuPont and UOP. Thus the plants are efficient in specific consumptions and energy utilisation right from design stage. Though the technology is the best available at that time, with todays standard it is old and inefficient. Still RIL-PG is having comparable specific energy consumptions as todays plants. This is possible only through the innovative measures taken by RIL for energy conservation. The complex is self sufficient in terms of power, steam and other utilities, however remains connected with the state electricity grid for export and occasional import.

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Purpose of project activity : Project activity involves energy efficiency measures at RIL-PG viz. energy efficiency improvement in Compressed air supply system and use of flared gas in process heating.

Measure I : Energy efficiency improvement in Compressed air supply system The Low Pressure (LP) compressed air system at RIL, PG comprises of six centrifugal compressors and two reciprocating compressors. These compressors are hooked up to the air header through heat exchangers. Air at 6 to 7 bar is supplied from these compressors, operating in parallel and delivering to a common header. However, the two reciprocating compressors are on Emergency power and are normally not run, 4-5 centrifugal compressors are normally run to fulfil the demand. LP air is supplied to process plants in the entire PG complex and is also used for producing Instrument Air and Nitrogen. The demand of the complex could be fulfilled through four compressors. However, since the demand varies, at higher demand, an additional compressor, consuming about 1050 kW is required to be run for some time to meet the shortfall. Through the project activity, variable speed screw compressor was installed, running in parallel with the existing compressors, delivering to the same common header. Power consumption of the overall compressed air generation system is thus optimised through variable speed drive. This measure has resulted into reduction in power consumption to the tune of 6.6 GWh/year. The GHG emission equivalent to this power is 6539 t CO2/year. Measure II : use of flared gas in process heating An effluent treatment plant is installed to treat the effluent from the petrochemical plants viz PX and PTA. The ETP comprises of Old and New systems. Old system consists of two-stage aeration system and a small anaerobic digestor, New system contains anaerobic digestors (UASB + EGSB) and methane capturing system handling 310 TPD of COD load. The New system was installed in year 2002. The anaerobic digestion process generates Biogas, which was being flared as per original design. To recover the valuable heat from this gas, the same was diverted to the process heater. The project activity involved installation of biogas compressor and piping network from ETP to process heater in Paraxylene plant. Before implementation of the project, this

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process heater used to consume fuel gas and fuel oil. After the project, almost 6-7 % of heater duty is fulfilled through biogas, thus reducing the equivalent fuel oil. The GHG emission reduction due to reduced fuel oil consumption in the heater equals 5677 t CO2/year.

Reliance Industries Limited, Patalganga is a socially responsible company. The project proponent has taken up various community welfare activities in the nearby villages such as Khaire, Lodhivali, Borivali, Wat and Kamba. Some of these activities are given below : Education - Running Balwadis in five villages Anandayee Sikshan Project - covering all 2500 schools in Raigad. Constructed 80 low cost toilets & 100 more planned Health, Hygiene & Nutrition awareness programs conducted Vocational courses like Sewing & Community health workers being conducted Womens development - Initiating & running Mahila Mandals of 250 members, Initiating Micro savings & Organising loans Infrastructure - Provision of drinking water to villages & Construction of School rooms & community halls. 82 Bedded Hospital DHA hospital, one of the best in the region and Open to outsiders including casualties on Mumbai - Pune Highway JHA School

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The four criteria for sustainable development as defined by Host Government are addressed as follows : Environmental impact : As the project activity reduces the quantity of fossil fuel burnt, the emissions in the form of NOx, SOx and CO2 are also reduced. There is no negative impact of project activity on the natural resources including water.

Social impact : The project activity generated employment during the erection and commissioning of the project. Also the simulation studies and interaction with international experts enhanced the skill sets of manpower. The project does not violate any legal framework. Economic impact : The project activity reduces fossil fuel consumption, thus reducing the variable cost of production. Though the quantum of savings is negligible as compared to total turnover of the PG Manufacturing Division, directionally the project contributes to improved productivity and increased profitability. The dependence of host country on import of fossil fuel is reduced to that extent thereby helping Indian economy. Technological impact : The project activity is the result of rigorous studies by the project proponent. The outcome of the studies is the most energy efficient way of operating the unit in which project is implemented. Thus the project activity adopts cleaner, more efficient and environment-friendly technology in the process development.

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A.3. Project participants: >> Name of the Party involved (*) ((Host ) indicates a host Party ) India [(Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF)(Host party)] Private and / or Public entity(ies) project participants (*)( as applicable ) Reliance Industries Limited (Private entity) Indicate if the party involved wishes to be considered as project participant ( Yes / No ) No

Contact information of project proponent is attached as Annex-I.

A.4. Technical description of the small-scale project activity: A.4.1. Location of the small-scale project activity: >> A.4.1.1. Host Party(ies): >> India A.4.1.2. Region/State/Province etc.: >> State : Maharashtra A.4.1.3. City/Town/Community etc: >> B-4, MIDC Industrial area, Patalganga District : Raigarh

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A.4.1.4. Detail of physical location, including information allowing the unique identification of this small-scale project activity(ies): >>
Patalganga (PG) division of Reliance Industries Limited is a leading manufacturer of petrochemicals and fiber intermediates. It is located on the banks of river Patalganga. The complex can be accessed by road (7 kms off the Mumbai-Pune highway), by sea (Near JNPT) and air (78 kms from Mumbai). This complex spreads over 200 acres. Latitude : 185400 (North) Longitude : 731000 (East)

RIVER
GUEST HOUSE

CP
LAB PLANT
PTA PLANT PX PLANT

UTILITY

PSF PLANT

SERVICE AREA

Patalganga complex of Reliance Industries Limited

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A.4.2. Type and category(ies) and technology of the small-scale project activity:

As per the categorization of Appendix B to the simplified modalities and procedures for small-scale CDM project activities (Version 06: 30 September 2005), the project falls under following category and type of small scale project activities :

Type II : ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Category : II. D. Energy efficiency and fuel switching measures for industrial facilities

The project activity involves the implementation of measures to reduce the energy consumption through optimisation of the compressed air generation system and use of biogas for process heating. Hence the project falls into Type II. Project activity is a demand side energy optimization where power consumed for compressing the air is reduced. The power is supplied from captive power plant which consumes fossil fuels namely naphtha and fuel oil. Project is implemented in the single industrial facility and hence comes under Category IID. The project activity involves two measures. Measure I reduces power consumption 6.6 GWh/year i.e. lesser than 15 GWh per year and is expected to remain below this limit over crediting period of the project. Measure II reduces thermal energy consumption by 21.3 GWhTH/year which is lesser than 45 GWhTH. In case of CPP of project proponent, the average conversion of GWhe to GWhTH is 3 (Data recorded and available). Hence 6.6 GWhe will be equal to 20.8 GWhTH. Hence the total energy saving by both the measures will be 20.8 + 21.3 = 42.1 GWhTH. This is lesser than the limit of small scale projects of 45 GWhTH

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Technology Applied: Measure I : Low pressure compressed air system operating at 6-7 barg comprises of total eight compressors, two of which are normally not operated as they are earmarked to be emergency compressors. Out of six compressors, 4-5 are normally run to meet the demand of PG complex. These compressors are of 10000 Nm3/hr capacity and have drive of 1050 kW. The demand of LP air varies in the range of 3000 Nm3/hr. An extra compressor was required to be run to meet this demand. The efficiency of the compressor at lower load is less and hence the specific power consumption used to be on higher side. As the project activity, RIL has installed new variable speed compressor in parallel with the existing compressors to cater to the variable demand. The fixed demand is estimated to be around 31000 Nm3/hr and the new compressor is designed to cater to the variable demand of 5000 9000 Nm3/hr. The schematic of the project is shown below :

To instrument air dryers

Screw Comp
IHI LP F IHI LP A IHI LP IHI LP IHI LP D IHI LP E IR LP IR LP

EC

PFY 1

PSF

PFY 2

OLD LP AIR RECEIVER (30 m3)

NEW LP AIR RECEIVER (30 m3)

N2

PFY

PSF

PFY 2

PTA

LA

UTL

FDY

CP 6

CP 7

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Details of the variable screw compressor is elaborated below :

Air filter Unloader Low pressure element

Oil filter High pressure element Oil pump

Intercooler

Oil cooler

Aftercooler

Water outlet

Air outlet Water inlet

The details of the technology and its application in the project activity are detailed below: Conventional compressor control systems allow the air compressor to run at higher pressures than actually required. This leads to frequent starting and stopping, wasted blowdown air and system inefficiency. The VFD option offers precise control of motor speed per the actual system demand while maintaining system pressure. This improved system control results in improved efficiency, smooth start-up, reliable operation and reduced noise levels.

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By allowing continual operation at the desired pressure, VFD eliminates energy wasted during conventional control of cycling. An inherent advantage of a VFD-equipped compressor is the ability to start and stop the compressor as often as desired.

Screw compressors with fixed-speed drives are limited in the number of times they can be stopped and started in a given time frame. In applications with a variable compressed air demand, drives may run in idle for long periods to avoid overheating caused by frequent restarts. Although not producing compressed air while in idle mode, a fixed-speed compressor running with modulation control still consumes about 70 percent of full load electrical power, which translates into substantial electrical costs with no benefit. A fixedspeed compressor operating under dual control (stop/start or on-line/off-line mode) will use only 25 percent of full load electrical power and offer some energy savings. However, compressors equipped with VSDs are much better able to match their variable demand requirements, virtually eliminating the need for the compressor motor to rest in the energyconsuming idle mode.

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Measure II : When organic waste is stored under the absence of air a microbial degradation process is started, where biogas is deriving. The process of anaerobic digestion is running at its optimum at a temperature range of 25 to 38C (mesophillic conditions), but also up to 55C in the thermophillic range - however more and more unstable with rising temperatures. The produced gas contains 55 to 70% methane, 30 to 45% carbon dioxide and trace gases. One cubic meter of biogas has the energy equivalent of 0.61 of fuel oil. The biogas in the baseline case was being vented as per design. The use of biogas as CDM project activity, involved installation of gas transfer system and combustion system modification in process heater. Compressor package inclusive of Inter-cooler-After cooler and all other accessories along with Control panel was installed near biogas generating unit. The compressor is designed for 502 Nm3/hr at 4.5 bar discharge pressure. Pipeline is laid from generation point till consuming unit in PX plant, which is almost 1200 meters. Instrumentation and control system was suitably modified to safely handle biogas.

GAS HOLDER Flare

PT

Knock out drum

Blower

Compr essor

After Cooler

Knock out drum

FT

To PX heater

The complete system was designed in-house by the engineers of RIL. Simulation studies were carried out for pipeline design and safe flaring in case of no usage of biogas in the process heater. The process heater used to consume fuel oil and process generated fuel gas as fuel before implementation of project. After project implementation, part of fuel oil is displaced by the biogas. As the burners were already for duel firing, no modification was required in the burners, however, complete technical assessment was made to study the compatibility of the existing burners for firing biogas.

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Environment-friendly technology seeks to modify the entire process with a view to conserving resources, reducing pollution and generating little or no waste. It is economically viable, improves the quality of life, and has positive impact on the environment. The technology adopted by RIL demonstrates all these criteria of environmental friendliness. Knowledge and experience of RIL will help others in the country also to improve on their systems through environmentally friendly technologies as RIL has been sharing their projects with other industries through various forums such as seminars, award ceremonies and campaigns. The project reduced energy consumption and hence combustion of fossil fuels is reduced in PX plant. There is no negative impact of the project activity on environment and in fact the environmental well-being is achieved due to reduced pollution in terms of CO2, SOx and NOx. Thus environmentally friendly technologies are adopted in the project.

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A.4.3. Brief explanation of how the anthropogenic emissions of anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHGs) by sources are to be reduced by the proposed small-scale project activity, including why the emission reductions would not occur in the absence of the proposed small-scale project activity, taking into account national and/or sectoral policies and circumstances: Measure I As explained in Section A4.2, optimisation of running of the LP air compressors has resulted into reduction in overall power consumption in compressed air system. The methodology AMS IID makes reference to AMS-ID to estimate the emission reduction through small scale energy efficiency projects which result into reduction of power consumption. As per AMS-ID, emission factor of fuel mix used for power generation in captive power plant is to be used if project reduces captive power generation. If Grid power consumption is reduced, the average of Operating Margin and Build Margin is to be used. The methodology does not mention the procedure to calculate if the power consumption in the combination of both captive and Grid power is reduced. The project proponent imports electricity from grid to the extent of about 2% of its demand. The emission factor for the Western Region grid in India, where RIL-PG is situated, is higher (0.884 t CO2/MWh for the year 2005-06)1 than the emission factor for captive power generation at RIL-PG. As the quantum of import is very less, as a conservative approach, the project proponent has not considered the same. The CPP at Patalganga utilizes naphtha and fuel oil as fuels for power generation. As best practice for energy efficiency, load on gas turbines is maximized and any variable load is taken care of through Steam Turbo Generator. Also the steam generation in HRSGs depends purely upon the gas turbine loads as there is almost zero supplementary firing in PG. Thus any saving in power consumption practically results into reduction in consumption of fuel oil in auxiliary boilers. The same is illustrated through following schematic :

Ref : Baseline for renewable energy projects under clean development mechanism, Report by Government of India Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources. (Chapter 2, Table 2.11b)

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Load = complex power demand GT load

In normal circumstances, Demand Load as HRSG load is constant

STG
To Condenser Load is determined by GT load as there is no supplementary firing

Steam to
Load = complex steam demand HRSG load

HRSGs
Load is maximised for maximum overall CPP efficiency

Aux. boilers

Gas turbines

Fuel oil
In normal circumstances, Demand Load as HRSG load is constant

Naphtha

However, as a conservative estimate, the emission factor of fuel mix of auxiliary boilers and HRSGs is used to calculate emission reduction through project activity. Measure I results into GHG emission reduction of 6539 t CO2 per year.

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Measure II : The biogas containing about 68% methane was by design being flared at ETP. Being a very small quantum of energy, it is common practice to flare the gas locally in small flare instead of using the same due to the uncertainty of quantity generated being a microbial activity. The gas, as a CDM project was utilized in the process heater, which consumed process generated fuel gas and fuel oil. As the quantity of fuel gas generated in the process depends upon plant loads and use of the same is maximized to optimise energy costs. Thus any reduction in fuel consumption is adjusted in fuel oil, consumption of which, being externally bought fuel, is always tried to be minimized.

Minimum possible consumption to reduce energy cost

Fuel consumption Fuel oil consumption

Fuel oil purchased from outside Fuel gas generated in PX

Process heater in PX plant

Biogas from ETP

All the gas generated in the plant has to be used before consuming fuel oil

The biogas is utilised in a single heater in PX plant, however all heaters in the PX plant are considered within project boundary because the fuel gas displaced from the said heater may be utilised in any other heaters. The excess gas used in other heater will reduce fuel oil consumption in those heaters. Thus the project activity definitely reduces fuel oil consumption, however it may happen in any of the heaters considered within the project boundary and not only in the heater where biogas is fired. Presently the biogas generation is more than design. This is due to the innovative measures taken by the project proponent to improve energy efficiency. To increase biogas output, EGSB and UASB

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were seeded with flocculent anaerobic biomass, sourced from Distilleries, Dairies, Digesters and thickened / digested sludge from PTA aerobic plant. Cow dung slurry and Distillery Anaerobic Lagoon sludge formed the bulk of the seeding material. As this flocculent seed was susceptible to wash out even at very low recirculation rates (up flow velocity), the EGSB and UASB, required to be operated at modified conditions. With present biogas consumption in process heater, GHG emission reduction equivalent to saving in fuel oil is 5677 t CO2 per year.

Thus, total reduction in GHG emission due to project activity (Measure I + Measure II) is estimated to be 12216 t CO2 equivalent per year.

A.4.3.1 Estimated amount of emission reductions over the chosen crediting period: >> As stated above, the CER generation is resultant of both the measures (I + II). Measure I was fully implemented on 01.11.2004, and Measure II on 08.03.2005. The project is expected to be registered by Apr07. Hence start of crediting period is considered to be Apr07. Emission reductions from Measure 1 + 2 Years Apr07 Mar08 Apr08 Mar09 Apr09 Mar10 Apr10 Mar11 Apr11 Mar12 Apr12 Mar13 Apr13 Mar14 Apr14 Mar15 Apr15 Mar16 Apr16 Mar17 Total estimated reductions ( tonnes CO2 e ) Total Number of crediting years Annual Average over the crediting period of estimated reductions ( tonnes of CO2 e ) Annual estimation of emission reduction tonnes CO2 e 12216 12216 12216 12216 12216 12216 12216 12216 12216 12216 122160 10 years 12216

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A.4.4. Public funding of the small-scale project activity: >> No public funding has been sought for the project activity and the project proponent has made the entire investment.

A.4.5. Confirmation that the small-scale project activity is not a debundled component of a larger project activity: >>

As per Appendix C of the Simplified Modalities and Procedures for Small-Scale CDM project Activities, a proposed small-scale project activity shall be deemed to be a debundled component of a large project activity if there is a registered small-scale CDM project activity or an application to register another small-scale CDM project activity :

With the same project participants; In the same project category and technology/measure; and Registered within the previous 2 years; and Whose project boundary is within 1 km of the project boundary of the proposed smallscale activity at the closest point.

The project proponent has registered / proposed other small scale CDM activities, however none of them are within 1 km of project boundary of this project. Hence this small-scale project activity is not a debundled component of large project activity.

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SECTION B. Application of a baseline methodology: B.1. Title and reference of the approved baseline methodology applied to the small-scale project activity: As per the categorization of Appendix B to the simplified modalities and procedures for small-scale CDM project activities, the project falls under following category ad type of small scale project
activities : Type II : ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Category : II. D. Energy efficiency and fuel switching measures for industrial facilities (Version 7 Dated : 28 November 2005 )

B.2 >>

Project category applicable to the small-scale project activity:

Applicability criteria as mentioned in the methodology IID are listed below along with the justification for applying the methodology to the project activity : Measure I : Criteria Any energy efficiency and fuel switching measure implemented at a Single industrial facility. Applicability to the project The project is implemented at a single facility viz Utilities plant of Patalganga unit of Reliance Industries Limited. The project is energy efficiency improvement project which has resulted into reduction in power consumption for compressed air supply to the manufacturing plants within the complex. This category covers project activities aimed primarily at energy efficiency. The measures may replace existing equipment or be installed in a new facility. The aggregate energy savings by a single project may not exceed the The project activity is aimed at reduction in power consumption through energy efficiency in compressed air systems . The project involves optimization of use of resources within the existing equipments and installation of new equipments viz variable speed screw compressor for compressed air supply. The project activity results into power saving of 6.6 GWhe per year, which is lesser than the limit of 15

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equivalent of 15 GWhe per year. Measure II : Criteria

GWhe per year.

Applicability to the project The project is implemented at a single facility viz Petro plants of Patalganga unit of Reliance Industries Limited. The project is energy efficiency through fuel switching measure. The project activity is aimed at energy efficiency by reducing the wastage of energy through flaring of biogas. The fuel switch in PX heater from fuel oil to biogas is thus aimed primarily at energy efficiency.

Any energy efficiency and fuel switching measure implemented at a Single industrial facility. This category covers project activities aimed primarily at energy efficiency.

The measures may replace existing equipment or be installed in a new facility. The aggregate energy savings by a single project may not exceed the equivalent of maximal fuel input of 45 GWhTH per year.

The project involves installation of facility for transport of biogas from flare to the consumer in PX plant. The energy saving through this activity is 21.3 GWhTH per year, which is within the limit of small scale project activity.

Thus all the applicability criteria mentioned in the methodology are fulfilled by the project activity and hence the methodology is applicable to the project activity. Measure I reduces energy consumption by 6.6 GWhe and Measure II by 21.3 GWhTH. In case of CPP of project proponent, the average conversion of GWhe to GWhTH is 3. Hence 6.6 GWhe will be equal to 20.8 GWhTH. Hence the total energy saving by both the measures will be 20.8 + 21.3 = 42.1 GWhTH. This is lesser than the limit of small scale projects of 45 GWhTH Application of Baseline calculation : Baseline calculation as per the methodology ; The energy baseline consists of the energy use of the existing equipment that is replaced in the case of retrofit measures and of the facility that would otherwise be built in the case of a new facility. The electricity component of the energy baseline is adjusted for technical transmission and distribution losses for the electrical grid serving the industrial facility. Each energy form in the emission baseline

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is multiplied by an emission coefficient (in kg CO2e/kWh). For the electricity displaced, the emission coefficient is calculated in accordance with provisions or paragraphs 6 or 7 for category I.D projects. For fossil fuels, the IPCC default values for emission coefficients may be used. Measure I: In absence of project activity, the compressed air system would have continued to operate the way it was installed. The project proponent has put in voluntary efforts to optimize the systems and reduce the consumption of power. Thus the energy baseline is the power consumption in the pre-project case i.e. continuation of existing practice. The power consumption by the all the LP air compressors before the project implementation forms the baseline energy consumption. The data is recorded and is available. The transmission and distribution losses are neglected as the power is captive and hence the losses are not significant. This is conservative. The emission coefficient is established based on the fuel mix consumed in the captive power plant and the power generated. The power source for the project is considered to be from steam turbo generator only because any reduction in power consumption across the complex results into reduction in load of STG. It is common practice across the world to optimise the load on gas turbines to achieve maximum energy efficiency through cogeneration. Hence any variable load is taken care of through STG. As explained in section A 4.3, the fuel that is actually reduced in CPP due to reduction in power generation is fuel oil, however as a conservative estimate, fuel mix of naphtha and fuel oil is considered to arrive at the emission factor. Enclosure 2 gives the list of parameters used to calculate the emission factor at CPP.

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Measure II : The baseline for this measure is dynamic and hypothetical. It is calculated as additional emission which would have occurred in absence of project due to combustion of quantity of fuel oil in the heater equivalent to the biogas consumption. Use of biogas in PX process heater reduces fuel oil consumption. The emission factor for fuel oil is taken from IPCC Good practice guidance 2000.

Key information and data used to determine the baseline scenario Measure I : Year : Sep2003-August04 SN Parameter a Emission factor for fuel oil Emission factor of Naphtha for b calculation of emission factor of captive power generation. Power consumption of LP air c compressors d LP air generation Measure II :
Year : 22.09.05 21.09.06

Data source IPCC default IPCC default Power meter DCS flow totalisers

Value 21.10 20.0

49407 366963

Units t C/TJ t C/TJ MWh/yr kNm3/yr

SN Parameter e Methane content of biogas f Biogas consumed in PX process heater

Data source Monthly analysis DCS

Value 70.83
8311

Units % Nm3/day

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B.3. Description of how the anthropogenic emissions of GHG by sources are reduced below those that would have occurred in the absence of the registered small-scale CDM project activity: >>

Additionality of the project is justified based on the guidelines in Attachment A to Appendix B of the simplified modalities and procedures for small-scale CDM project activities. As per the guidelines, the project activity would not have occurred anyway due to at least one of the barriers i.e. investment barrier, technological barrier, barrier due to prevailing practice or Other barriers.
Both the measures implemented under the project activity are the energy efficiency projects. The project is entirely a voluntary activity by the project proponent and there is no regulation or act in India, which demands taking such actions mandatorily.

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Measure I : Patalganga complex of RIL is expanded over time for backward integration form fiber to fiber intermediates and petrochemicals manufacturing. The fiber plants themselves are expanded phasewise to add on capacities and variety of products. In every phase, the utility block was suitably modified to cater the additional requirement. The systems were integrated to the maximum possible extent to have flexibility of operation and achieving energy efficiency. All the measures as per prevailing practices were taken for energy conservation. This is demonstrated through the competitive energy-related performance of this old unit compared to latest units worldwide. However, the project proponent strives to be the best in the sector it operates. As a step towards energy optimization in the complex, the project proponent carried out the energy audit of compressed air system in the complex as it is one of the most energy intensive utility generated. A detailed analysis of the demand, the variability and energy consumption was done. Through this drive-wise detailed analysis, it was found that there exists an opportunity to optimize the system and reduce power consumption in compressors, thus leading to lower GHG emissions. There are two alternatives to the project activity viz continuation of existing practice and implementing the project activity without CDM benefit. There was no capacity limitation or any process-wise problem due to the way the compressors were operated. There is no legal and regulatory requirement India to prohibit the project proponent from first alternative i.e. to continue with the existing set up. Hence this alternative is the baseline scenario. This alternative is a prevailing practice in fiber industries, where compressed air forms a very critical utility, and is operative since plant inception. There is no investment, technological or other barriers associated with this alternative. The project activity leads to lower emissions and has a high replication potential but due to performance uncertainties, it is still not the common practice in India. The variable frequency drive is the new technology in India2.

Communication from equipment supplier in this regards is available with project proponent.

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Following technological barriers are identified for the project activity : 1. Additional monitoring requirements 2. Loss due to disturbance in process plants 3. Harmonics distortions 4. Risk due to lack of experience and use of latest technology 5. Design criticality and requirement of in depth study of system 6. Common Practice Barrier

1. Additional monitoring requirements : The sophisticated control and instrumentation system associated with this equipment needs regular additional monitoring for reliability of the drive. The temperature of the drive and control panel is to be monitored critically as any increase beyond the limit may cause tripping of the equipment. This was not the case with existing compressors with simple flow control system. The controller panel is the heart of the variable screw compressor. The panel takes in a fixed voltage and frequency and gives out a variable voltage and frequency to the motor. In doing so, drive gives off heat. The bigger the drive, the greater the heat. Without proper cooling a drive will shut down on overtemperature3. The drive may fail in case the temperature exceeds beyond limits. The project proponent further studied the project and had discussions with the experts in the field and it was found that a new screw compressor, instead of existing centrifugal compressors, with VSD can be installed to achieve best results. 2. Loss due to disturbance in process plants Compressed air is a critical utility in the fiber plants. Any failure in the compressed air system can disturb the production of fiber directly as well as it can affect refrigeration. Refrigeration is another critical utility required in the production of fiber plants. Refrigeration is not only used for comfort but also for the spinning process. Thus any modification in the compressed air system was very risky and hence it is not a common practice to optimize these systems inspite of high potential for energy conservation.

Understanding variable frequency drives, Turkel, Solomon S., Jul 1, 1995

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3. Risk due to Harmonics distortions : : VSDs create harmonics, which reduce real power factor. These harmonic currents (most often the fifth and seventh harmonics) tend to exacerbate resistance losses4. One of the issues with retrofitting a compressor with a VSD is the danger of harmonics backing into the plant electrical system, which could disrupt or even destroy some of the other equipment in your plant. System needs to be completely integrated, and all feedback should be isolated or eliminated so that no harmonic distortion goes into the electrical grid of the plant. Hence the project activity also requires continual monitoring of electrical distortions to prevent probable damage to electrical motors due to harmonics. 4. Risk due to lack of experience and use of latest technology VSD driven screw compressor is a very new technology in India5. Traditional VSD applications include fluid pumps, HVAC, conveyor systems. Only recently have they been applied to screw air compressors. The application of this technology calls for sophistication of operational practices and skilled manpower is required for maintenance. A team of engineers of project proponent undergone special training by equipment supplier for operating, monitoring and maintaining the new system6.

5. Design criticality and requirement of in depth study of system The VSD frequency settings to be maintained for the project activity and its associated reduction in the electrical energy is governed by external factors like ambient temperatures, humidity which vary seasonally, and are beyond control of project proponent. Therefore there is an element of risk associated to the reduction in the electrical energy consumption due to project activity. The load profile (time variation of the pressure and flow requirements) is very important for determining the cost-effectiveness of an application. It should be understood that energy saving obtained from VSDs depends on the system resistance and proper determination of the system resistance is crucial for achieving the desired energy saving using a VSD.7 The problem is however mitigated through proper study and design of the system by the project proponent .

4
5 6 7

Variable Speed Drives, http://www.synergyenergy.com.au,

Communication from equipment supplier to this regards is available Training records available with Project proponent
Some considerations for energy conservation projects in industry

by TERI

http://static.teriin.org/division/eetdiv/ie/docs/ft07.htm

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6. Common Practice Barrier : Though the application of VSD is becoming common, as mentioned above, the application of the same for screw air compressors is very innovative. Some of the constraints for a change over include lack of knowledge of cleaner technologies that are available, coupled with an unwillingness to adopt processes that are seen as untried. In addition to the technical and economic risks bound up with the establishment of any new procedure, it would appear that the risk in terms of working conditions such as changes in habits and human adaptation, acts as a brake on dissemination of clean technologies. With goal of obtaining the proposed carbon financing for the project activity under the Clean Development Mechanism, management of project proponent took a corporate decision to overcome the barriers and invest in the CDM project activity and will be incurring significant cost in preparing documents, supporting CDM initiatives and carrying out validation and verification at later stage. Without CDM, the project proponent would not have taken the investment risks to implement the project activity. Therefore the project activity is not a part of the baseline scenario.

Thus the project activity faced strong technological, prevailing practice and other barriers and hence is proved to be additional.

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Measure II : The effluent treatment plant at RIL-PG consists of UASB and EGSB reactors, which operate in series-parallel. The technology is supplied by leading world technology provider from Netherlands. The schematic of ETP could be shown as below :

EGSB Equalisation tank UASB

Biogas Flare Treated effluent

The load on EGSB is maximized by RIL-PG for maximizing the biogas generation. Biogas is generated in the anaerobic treatment of effluent rich in organic compounds. Here the maximum COD load in ETP is from Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) plant. PTA effluent is supposed to be very difficult to be digested in anaerobic system due to complexity of the organic compounds present in it and the variation in the characteristics of the effluent. The result is fluctuation in the biogas generation in the anaerobic treatment. The EGSB and UASB process could not achieve the design performance as 600 tons of granulated biomass was not available in the country for seeding the bioreactors The technology supplied was based on granulated biomass having very high settling velocity and the EGSB and UASB combination was the first application in the world for PTA wastewater. The EGSB and UASB were seeded with about 2000 m3 of flocculent anaerobic biomass, sourced from RIL Hazira site, several Distilleries, Dairies, RIL PG UEM Digester and thickened /digested sludge from PTA aerobic plant. Cow dung slurry and Distillery Anaerobic Lagoon sludge formed the bulk of the seeding material. As this flocculent seed was susceptible to wash out even at very low recirculation rates (up flow velocity), the EGSB and UASB are required to be operated at modified conditions. RIL engineers have in-house done these developments, estimated the modified conditions and implemented the same in stages. This maximized the biogas generation in EGSB, which when used in process heater reduced the net CO2 emissions.

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The project activity crosses following technological barriers : 1. Risk due to design difficulties : Biogas contains water, which posed a problem during design of pipelines and other biogas handling equipments. However, the project proponent has learned and followed the good engineering practices to significantly mitigate this risk. 2. Fire hazard due to high concentration of inerts in biogas The content of inerts in the biogas, namely carbon dioxide, is also very high (>30%), which can be very risky as it may cause loss of flame and create hazardous conditions in the process heater8. The risk was mitigated by using the gas in a heater where other fuel gas is in use. Inerts are diluted in the total fuel mix. 3. Risk of production loss in PX plant due to fluctuation in biogas quantity and composition : The use of biogas for process heater is very innovative and risky. The quantity of biogas generation is always fluctuating based on the health of biological reactors. The process heater in which biogas is introduced is a very important and critical furnace in the PX plant. It is heart of Parex process and any kind of disturbance in the heater may lead to production loss to a great extent. The energy saving benefits are far lesser than the loss due to production loss if there is any disturbance in the heater. Still the project proponent has decided to introduce the biogas in this particular heater to obtain highest possible burning efficiencies. Thus the project proponent has taken significant risk of possible disturbance of PX manufacturing process only to achieve better efficiencies and higher GHG emission reduction. With goal of obtaining the proposed carbon financing for the project activity under the Clean Development Mechanism, management of project proponent took a corporate decision to overcome the barriers and invest in the CDM project activity and will be incurring significant cost in preparing documents, supporting CDM initiatives and carrying out validation and verification at later stage. Without CDM, the project proponent would not have taken the risks to implement the project activity. Therefore the project activity is not a part of the baseline scenario.

Communication with the burner designer on the said problem is available with the project proponent.

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B.4. Description of how the definition of the project boundary related to the baseline methodology selected is applied to the small-scale project activity: Measure I :

CPP Power generators

LP air compressors

Compressed air users

Measure II :

Biogas recovery unit

All Process heaters in PX plant

Fuel gas generated in PX plant & Fuel oil

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B.5. Details of the baseline and its development: >> The baseline is actual historical power consumption before implementation of the project activity. In the absence of project, the compressed air systems would have continued to operate the way they were installed. Measure I: In absence of project activity, the compressed air system would have continued to operate the way it was installed. The project proponent has put in voluntary efforts to optimize the systems and reduce the consumption of power. Thus the energy baseline is the power consumption in the pre-project case i.e. continuation of existing practice. The power consumption by the all the LP air compressors before the project implementation forms the baseline energy consumption. The data is recorded and is available.
Baseline Period : Sep03 Aug04 SN Parameter 1 LP air generation 2 Power consumption 3 Specific power consumption in baseline Units kNm3 MWh kWh/Nm3 Value Source

366963 Daily log 49407 Power meters 0.1347 1 divided by 2

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Measure II : In absence of project activity, the Process heater in PX plant would have continued to consume fuel oil equivalent to the energy now supplied through biogas in project activity. The project proponent has put in voluntary efforts to optimize the systems and reduce the consumption of power. Thus the energy baseline is the fuel oil consumption in the pre-project case i.e. continuation of existing practice. The baseline for this measure is hypothetical and dynamic. Baseline emission is calculated as additional emission which would have occurred in absence of project due to combustion of quantity of fuel oil in the heater equivalent to the biogas consumption.
SN Parameter 1. Biogas consumed in Process heater 2. Methane content in biogas 3. Density of Methane 4. Molar flow of methane in biogas 5. Methane net calorific value 6. Energy content of biogas 7. Annual energy with biogas 8. Fuel oil energy saved equivalent to biogas used Units Nm3/day % kg/Nm3 kg/day MJ/kg TJ/day TJ/yr TJ/yr t CO2/TJ t CO2/yr Value Source DCS (22.09.05 21.09.06

8311 average)

70.83 Laboratory analysis 0.713 calculated by gas law 4201 1. x 2. x 3. /100 50 standard value 0.21 4. x 5. / 10^6 76.7 6. x 365 76.7 calculated 76.6 5877 IPCC good practice guidance

9. Emission factor for FO 10. CO2 emission reduction

Date of completion of revised baseline development : 15/01/2007. M/s Reliance Industries limited, who is project participant, has developed the baseline. The contact information is provided in Annex I.

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SECTION C. Duration of the project activity / Crediting period: C.1. Duration of the small-scale project activity: >> C.1.1. Starting date of the small-scale project activity: >> Measure I : 28/01/2004 (Project approval) 03/11/2004 (Project Commissioned) Measure II : 09/08/2003 (Project approval) 08/03/2005 (Project Commissioned) C.1.2. Expected operational lifetime of the small-scale project activity: >> 20 years C.2. Choice of crediting period and related information: >> Fixed crediting period is selected C.2.1. Renewable crediting period: >> Not applicable C.2.1.1. Starting date of the first crediting period: >> Not applicable C.2.1.2. Length of the first crediting period: >> Not applicable C.2.2. Fixed crediting period: >> C.2.2.1. Starting date: >> 01/04/2007 (Expected date of registration, which is later than project starting date) C.2.2.2. Length: >> 10 years

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SECTION D. Application of a monitoring methodology and plan: >> D.1. Name and reference of approved monitoring methodology applied to the small-scale project activity: As per the Indicative simplified baseline and monitoring methodologies for selected small-scale CDM project activity categories of Appendix B of the simplified modalities and procedures for small-scale CDM project activities, monitoring of the project activity will be as specified in following category : II.D. Energy efficiency and fuel switching measures for industrial facilities D.2. Justification of the choice of the methodology and why it is applicable to the small-scale project activity: >> The monitoring methodology is the part of baseline methodology. As explained in section B.2, the baseline methodology is applicable to the project activity and hence the monitoring protocol given in the methodology is applicable to the project activity.

Measure I: The baseline power consumption is design specific power consumption (kWh/Nm3) multiplied by LP air generation (Nm3/yr). Emission reduction equivalent to the power saved is estimated by multiplying the power saving by weighted average emission factor at CPP. For establishing the Weighted Average Emission Factor in CPP, following parameters are monitored : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Power generation in gas turbines Power generation in STG Steam generation in boilers Fuel consumption in gas turbines Fuel consumption in STG Fuel consumption in auxiliary boilers Supplementary fuel consumption in HRSG, if any.

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The power consumption of the LP air compressors will be monitored through direct meters. As the power from captive power plant located within the complex, technical transmission and distribution losses are not considered. LP air generation will be monitored through flowmeters. The project involves implementation of energy efficiency measures in a single industrial facility thus reducing the demand of power from captive power plant.

Measure II : The baseline emission is the carbon dioxide emission due to combustion of fuel oil in the process heater. Fuel oil equivalent to the biogas utilized is calculated. The data required to estimate reduction in consumption of fuel oil is as follows : 1. Biogas consumption in process heater 2. Emission factor for fuel oil. The project emission is due to power consumption in biogas compressor. The emission is calculated by multiplying the power consumed by weighted average emission factor at CPP.

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D.3 Data to be monitored: >> Data to be collected in order to monitor emissions from the project activity :
ID number FFO Data variable Carbon Emission factor for fuel oil Carbon Emission factor for Naphtha Source of data IPCC default value* IPCC default value* Data unit t C / TJ Measured (m), calculated (c) estimated (e) e Recording frequency Once Proportion of data to be monitored 100% How will the data be archived? Paper Comment Data to be archived for Crediting period + 2 yrs. Multiply the factor by (44/12) to convert to t CO2/TJ Data to be archived for Crediting period + 2 yrs Multiply the factor by (44/12) to convert to t CO2/TJ Data to be archived for Crediting period + 2 yrs Data to be archived for Crediting period + 2 yrs. Data to be archived for Crediting period + 2 yrs Data to be archived for Crediting period + 2 yrs Data to be archived for Crediting period + 2 yrs Fuel consumption in Gas turbines will be allocated to HRSGs and supplementary fuel firing will be monitored directly. Data to be archived for Crediting period + 2 yrs Data to be archived for Crediting period + 2 yrs

FN

t C / TJ

Once

100%

Paper

HFO, HN PSTG SSTG FB FHRSG

NCV of FO & Naphtha Power generated in STG Steam consumption in STG Fuel consumption in boilers Fuel consumption in HRSGs

IPCC default value* DCS-IP21 DCS IP-21 DCS-IP21 DCS-IP21

TJ/103Ton KWh T T T

e m m m m

Once monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly

100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Paper Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic

SB SHRSG

Steam generation in boilers Steam generation in HRSGs

DCS-IP21 DCS-IP21

T T

m m

Monthly Monthly

100% 100%

Electronic Electronic

*Reference : Table 1 (Net calorific values and emission factors for oils as found in the 1996 IPCC guidelines) of Chapter 2 (CO2 emissions from stationary
combustion of fossil fuels) of Good Practice Guidance and Uncertainty Management in National Green House Gas Inventories.

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ID numbe r

Data variable

Source of data

Data unit

Measured (m) calculated (c) estimated (e)

Recording frequency

Proportion of data to be monitored

How will the data be archived?

Comment

Measure I : Parameters to determine Specific power consumption in compressed air generation

Qi Quantity of air generated by compressor i DCS IP-21 FQ10454 FI10454 FQ10554 FI10554 FQ10654 FI10654 FQ10754 FI10754 FQ10854 FI10854 FQ10954 FI10954 FQ63458 FI63458 FQ1402 FI1402 FQ11226 FI11226 At substation : UC0992AVC-KWh UC0902BVC-KWh UC0902CVC-KWh UC0902DVC-KWh EC-K1301D UC0903FVC-KWh UC0911GVC-KWh UC0911HVC-KWh TRLPIVCB-KWh Logbooks / daily reports. Nm3 m Daily 100% Electronic Data to be archived for Crediting period + 2 yrs

Pi

Power consumption of compressor i

kWh

Daily

100%

Paper

Data to be archived for Crediting period + 2 yrs

Log

Log of events

Log of any such activity / change within project boundary that might affect specific power consumption in LP air compressors will be monitored. The impact of such activities on emission reduction will be estimated conservatively and will be taken into consideration while estimating net emission reduction due to CDM project activity.

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Measure II : Parameters to determine reduction in fuel oil consumption in process heater

ID numbe r QB Data variable Source of data Data unit Measured (m) calculated (c) estimated (e) m Recording frequency Online Proportion of data to be monitored 100% How will the data be archived? Electronic Comment

Quantity of biogas consumed in heater Methane content in biogas Net calorific value of Methane Power consumption by biogas compressor Power consumption of biogas blower

DCS : 10-FI-5024 IP-21 : PX-10-FI-FO24

Nm3/hr

Data to be archived for Crediting period + 2 yrs Data to be archived for Crediting period + 2 yrs Data to be archived for Crediting period + 2 yrs Data to be archived for Crediting period + 2 yrs Data to be archived for Crediting period + 2 yrs

Cm HCH4 PC PB

Laboratory analysis Default value from

www1.eere.energy.gov/hydroge nandfuelcells/pdfs/storage.pdf

% MJ/kg kW kW

m e m m

daily Once Monthly Monthly

100% 100% 100% 100%

Paper Paper Paper Paper

Portable power meter Portable power meter

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D.4. Qualitative explanation of how quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) procedures are undertaken: >> Refer parameters to be monitored in section D.3.
Parameter FFO FN HFO, HN PSTG SSTG FB FHRSG SB SHRSG Qi Pi QB Cm HCH4 PC PB Uncertainty level of data (High/Medium/Low) Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Medium Medium Explain QA/QC procedures planned for these data, or why such procedures are not necessary. Default value Default value Default value QA / QC procedure is part of ISO system that is reviewed internally on monthly basis and half yearly by third party QA / QC procedure is part of ISO system that is reviewed internally on monthly basis and half yearly by third party QA / QC procedure is part of ISO system that is reviewed internally on monthly basis and half yearly by third party QA / QC procedure is part of ISO system that is reviewed internally on monthly basis and half yearly by third party QA / QC procedure is part of ISO system that is reviewed internally on monthly basis and half yearly by third party QA / QC procedure is part of ISO system that is reviewed internally on monthly basis and half yearly by third party QA / QC procedure is part of ISO system that is reviewed internally on monthly basis and half yearly by third party QA / QC procedure is part of ISO system that is reviewed internally on monthly basis and half yearly by third party QA / QC procedure is part of ISO system that is reviewed internally on monthly basis and half yearly by third party QA / QC procedure is part of ISO system that is reviewed internally on monthly basis and half yearly by third party QA / QC procedure is part of ISO system that is reviewed internally on monthly basis and half yearly by third party Handheld meter will be used to monitor, which will be calibrated regularly. However, quantum is very small. Handheld meter will be used to monitor, which will be calibrated regularly. However, quantum is very small.

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D.5. Please describe briefly the operational and management structure that the project participant(s) will implement in order to monitor emission reductions and any leakage effects generated by the project activity: >> The process monitoring and control system at the Patalganga Complex of Reliance Industries Limited, is fully automated. All the parameters covered under monitoring plan are monitored online through IP-21 based system that is connected with Distributed Control System (DCS). The data is archived electronically on IP-21 server. Online data for all required variables is maintained on Compact Disk (CD) / Servers. In addition, Central Technical Services (CTS) department monitors the data on monthly basis in the form of monthly reports. CTS Engineer will monitor and document the data on regular basis as per the monitoring plan outlined in Section D. Report on emission reductions will be maintained on a monthly basis and will be available with CTS department. Project proponent has established a project specific GHG Emission Reduction Management System RIL/CDM/MS/PDD/0607/005 which has made the project system driven and not person specific. This document gives detailed responsibility matrix, emergency preparedness, calibration / measuring/ monitoring and reporting parameters, control of records, internal audits, performance review, corrective action for sustaining the CDM project. D.6. Name of person/entity determining the monitoring methodology: >> M/s Reliance Industries Limited, who is project participant, has determined the monitoring methodology. The contact information is provided in Annex I.

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SECTION E.: Estimation of GHG emissions by sources: E.1. Formulae used: E.1.1 Selected formulae as provided in appendix B:

There are no formulae provided in Appendix B for the methodology used for project activity. E.1.2 Description of formulae when not provided in appendix B:

E.1.2.1 Describe the formulae used to estimate anthropogenic emissions by sources of GHGs due to the project activity within the project boundary: For the period of 22.09.05 21.09.06 : For Measure I : Annual emission due to Power consumed for compressed air generation = (Power consumption (kWh/day) x Emission factor for captive power generation (tCO2/kWh)) = 41427 t CO2/yr

For Measure II : Biogas was being flared in baseline case, hence the emission due to biogas combustion is not considered. Project emission is due to power consumption for biogas blower and compressor =( Power consumed (kWh/day) x Emission factor for captive power generation (t CO2/kWh)) = 193 t CO2/yr

E.1.2.2 Describe the formulae used to estimate leakage due to the project activity, where required, for the applicable project category in appendix B of the simplified modalities and procedures for small-scale CDM project activities No leakage applicable for the project activity. E.1.2.3 The sum of E.1.2.1 and E.1.2.2 represents the small-scale project activity emissions: Project emission as calculated in E.1.2.1. as there is no leakage associated with project activity. For Measure I : Project emission = For Measure II : Project emission = 41427 t CO2/yr 193 t CO2/yr

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E.1.2.4 Describe the formulae used to estimate the anthropogenic emissions by sources of GHGs in the baseline using the baseline methodology for the applicable project category in appendix B of the simplified modalities and procedures for small-scale CDM project activities: >> For Measure I : Emission due to Power consumed for compressed air generation = = ( Power consumption (kWh/day) in baseline case Compressed air generation (Nm3/day) in baseline case x actual compressed air generation (Nm3/yr) x Emission factor for captive power generation (t CO2/kWh) = 47966 t CO2/yr )

The compressed air supply plant runs round the year except for any extreme emergency. For those days when the plant is shutdown or there is no monitoring data available no emission reduction will be claimed. For Measure II : Biogas was being flared in baseline case. The emission due to biogas combustion is not considered in both project and baseline case. Baseline emission is due to fuel oil consumption equivalent to biogas = Biogas consumed (Nm3/day) x Methane content of biogas (%) x Density of Methane (kg/Nm3) x Net Calorific value of methane (TJ/kg) x Fuel oil emission factor (t CO2/TJ) = 5870 t CO2/yr

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E.1.2.5 Difference between E.1.2.4 and E.1.2.3 represents the emission reductions due to the project activity during a given period: >> For Measure I : Emission reduction = 47966 - 41427 = 6539 t CO2/yr For Measure II : Emission reduction = 5870 - 193 = 5677 t CO2/yr For following cases, the biogas flow meter would read zero and hence there would not be any emission reductions during those days : 1. when the biogas plant is shutdown 2. when the gas is not consumed in the heater (flared) 3. when PX plant is shutdown and hence there is no consumption of biogas.

E.2 Table providing values obtained when applying formulae above: >> For Measure I : Years Apr07 Mar08 Apr08 Mar09 Apr09 Mar10 Apr10 Mar11 Apr11 Mar12 Apr12 Mar13 Apr13 Mar14 Apr14 Mar15 Apr15 Mar16 Apr16 Mar17 Total estimated reductions ( tonnes CO2 e ) Total Number of crediting years Annual Average over the crediting period of estimated reductions ( tonnes of CO2 e ) Annual estimation of emission reduction tonnes CO2 e 6539 6539 6539 6539 6539 6539 6539 6539 6539 6539 65390 10 years 6539

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For Measure II : Years Apr07 Mar08 Apr08 Mar09 Apr09 Mar10 Apr10 Mar11 Apr11 Mar12 Apr12 Mar13 Apr13 Mar14 Apr14 Mar15 Apr15 Mar16 Apr16 Mar17 Total estimated reductions ( tonnes CO2 e ) Total Number of crediting years Annual Average over the crediting period of estimated reductions ( tonnes of CO2 e ) Annual estimation of emission reduction tonnes CO2 e 5677 5677 5677 5677 5677 5677 5677 5677 5677 5677 56770 10 years 5677

For total project activity ( Measure I & II ) : Years Apr07 Mar08 Apr08 Mar09 Apr09 Mar10 Apr10 Mar11 Apr11 Mar12 Apr12 Mar13 Apr13 Mar14 Apr14 Mar15 Apr15 Mar16 Apr16 Mar17 Total estimated reductions ( tonnes CO2 e ) Total Number of crediting years Annual Average over the crediting period of estimated reductions ( tonnes of CO2 e ) Annual estimation of emission reduction tonnes CO2 e 12216 12216 12216 12216 12216 12216 12216 12216 12216 12216 122160 10 years 12216

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SECTION F.: Environmental impacts: F.1. If required by the host Party, documentation on the analysis of the environmental impacts of the project activity: >>
The project activity does not fall under the purview of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India. However, the project proponent has given due weightage to the environmental aspects of the project activity. Basic philosophy of these project activities involving implementation of energy efficiency measures is driven by the concept of developing energy optimization and waste gas utilization, with acceptable impact on the environment. Air pollution: The project activity in Patalganga unit of Reliance Industries Limited involves two energy efficiency measures for reducing power consumption and direct fuel oil consumption. These projects result into savings of fuel consumption to meet energy requirement for the process. Reduced fossil fuel consumption at the CPP and fuel oil consumption in process heater results in reduction in CO2 emissions from the plant. Moreover, other emissions such as SOx and NOx are also reduced. Noise Pollution: The project activity will not contribute to any additional noise pollution. In fact provision of variable speed drive reduced the noise level of air compressor.

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SECTION G. Stakeholders comments: G.1. Brief description of how comments by local stakeholders have been invited and compiled: >> The stakeholders were explained the details of the project activity in person. They have gone through the documents related to the project. The stakeholders appraised the project as environment-friendly initiative of the company. Stakeholders from different categories, viz employee, technician, contract supervisor, have filled in the questionnaire to assess impacts, if any, of the project on them. The filled in questionnaires are maintained as records with project participant and may be made available is so desired by the validator. The project activity involves modifications within the existing operational plant. There are wellestablished procedures within the company for involving technical as well as operating staff in the decision making for implementation of any project. The project proposal is circulated through all key departments within the plant concerned with the area of project activity. Comments from the department chief are available in project proposal. There are no negative impacts of the project in any way on any stakeholder. In fact they appreciated the efforts of project proponent towards energy conservation and the environmental benefits that the project activity has resulted into. All the local stakeholders of RIL-PG are mapped and interviewed during a recent exhaustive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) study. The report of their feedback is available with the project proponent and may be made available to the validator is so desired.

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The stakeholders who were interviewed include contact person, panel superintendent, field engineer, Technical services engineer and plant production manager. After providing all the details of project activity, the questions were asked to evaluate what the stakeholder thinks about impact of project activity on various aspects of environment and overall sustainability.

G.2. Summary of the comments received: >> All the stakeholders interviewed, think that the project activity results in reduced Carbon Dioxide emissions to atmosphere. All of them accepted that there are no impacts anticipated on water pollution, water availability, water allocation, natural drainage pattern, solid waste generation / disposal, Land use / landscape, Plant life, Agriculture / horticulture, Habitat fragmentation and Employment and income level. The stakeholders agreed that due to implementation of the project activity, new set of skills are acquired by the professional staff and workers. They also think that the project will not stress on infrastructure like roads, water supply, transportation, power, etc. To summarise the feedback of local stakeholders, it is expressed that there is no negative impact from the project. In fact, it contributes to sustainable improvement in environment through reduced emissions in terms oxides of Sulphur and Nitrogen as the fuel consumption is reduced. G.3. Report on how due account was taken of any comments received: >> Stakeholders have appraised the project as an environment friendly project and have expressed their satisfaction on the fact that it reduces emissions and contributes to well-being of society. There are no negative comments received that require the project proponent to take any corrective action.

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Annex 1

CONTACT INFORMATION ON PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROJECT ACTIVITY

Organization: Street/P.O.Box: Building: City: State/Region: Postfix/ZIP: Country: Telephone: FAX: E-Mail: URL: Represented by: Title: Salutation: Last Name: Middle Name: First Name: Department: Mobile: Direct FAX: Direct tel: Personal E-Mail: General Manager Mr Mukherjee K Kisor Projects + 91 986 7561946 + 91 22 67270699 + 91 22 67270585 Kisor.mukherjee@ril.com Reliance Industries Limited Thane-Belapur Road, Koparkhairane BCA-28, 2nd Floor, PHQ, Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City (DAKC) Navi Mumbai Maharashtra 400709 India + 91 22 67270585 + 91 22 67270699 Kisor.mukherjee@ril.com www.ril.com

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Annex 2

INFORMATION REGARDING PUBLIC FUNDING No Public Funding is sought for the project activity

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