A green panel has deferred its decision on granting environment clearance to Indian Oil Corporation’s Styrene and Ethylene project at Panipat in Haryana, for want of more information.
Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has proposed setting up of Styrene and Ethylene recovery units in the existing Panipat Naphtha Cracker Complex (PNCC) at a cost of Rs 593 crore.
The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) has asked IOCL to provide reasons for high carbon monoxide (CO) in ambient air, and measure the sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions from the existing unit, and any additional SO2 emission from the proposed unit.