Multi-business entity SRF Ltd has received a green nod for expansion of its speciality chemicals, pesticide and fluorochemicals manufacturing plant at Dahej in Gujarat, which will entail an investment of Rs 4,800 crore, as per the official document.
The company wants to increase the production capacity of speciality chemicals, pesticide and fluorochemicals from 1,75,000 tonnes per annum to 5,87,177 tonnes per annum and captive power plant capacity from 25MW to 75 MW at Dahej.
In a letter issued to Gurugram-headquartered SRF Ltd, the Union environment ministry said it has given the environment clearance to the company’s proposed expansion project in Gujarat with some riders.
The clearance has been given after taking into account the recommendations of an expert appraisal committee. The cost of the project is estimated at Rs 4,800 crore, it said.
Among conditions specified, SRF Ltd has been asked to take consent to establish/operate for the project from the state pollution control board.
It has also been asked to follow national emission standards for organic chemicals manufacturing industry and install suitable pollution control devices to control source and the fugitive emissions.
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