Electrolyser factory granted EC as Category B2, no public consultation required

This document grants Environmental Clearance for the construction of an Electrolyser Manufacturing Gigafactory by Reliance Industries Limited. The project is located in the PCC Notified Area, Village Dhanora, Vadodara district, Gujarat.

The project proponent is Reliance Industries Limited. The clearance was granted by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Gujarat.

• Clearance Status: Environmental Clearance (EC) granted under EIA Notification 2006, Category B2, Schedule 8(a).
• Project Size: Net plot area of 1,29,304.79 m²; built-up area of 85,848 m²; comprises 13 buildings/blocks.
• Water Usage: No groundwater tapping permitted; fresh water to be sourced from RIL VMD (5,252 KLD in operation phase); sewage to be treated in an onsite STP (capacity 40 KL/day for construction, adequate for operation).
• Compensatory Afforestation: CER of Rs. 1271 Lakh to be implemented in the affected area.
• Conditions: Must obtain CGWA permission for bore wells (if any), fire safety NOC, and TSDF membership for sludge disposal; must maintain a green belt of at least 10% of plot area; must submit half-yearly compliance reports via PARIVESH 2.0.

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