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In a major boost to the stalled prime infrastructure project of IndianOil in Kerala, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has confirmed its order dated August 2, 2016, permitting IndianOil to “go ahead” with its LPG import terminal project at Puthuvypeen near here. The project work has been stalled since February 15 due to protests, alleging that IndianOil is violating NGT order.
Green signal
PS Mony, General Manager and State Head, Kerala, said, “The NGT passed an order confirming that there is no bar on proceeding with the work according to the August 2 order and hence no obstruction should be caused to the project work. In case of any obstruction, IndianOil is entitled to take appropriate action in accordance with law.” IOCL is constructing a LPG Import Terminal of six lakh tonne capacity a year at Kochi in Puthuvypeen SEZ of Cochin Port Trust.
The project also includes laying of a pipeline from the Jetty to Kochi refinery via IOCL’s LPG Plant at Kochi.This pipeline would be hooked to the Kochi-Salem Pipeline, which is also under construction. The entire project consists of an LPG Terminal also. It is constructed by BPCL at Palakkad and is expected to cost around ₹2,200 crore. The pipeline is being constructed jointly by IOCL and BPCL.
