Reducing Environmental Impact

Reducing Environmental Impact

For us, commitment to sustainability means that- we are mindful of the effect that we have on natural resources and the environment. We make conscious efforts to minimize our environmental footprint and reduce the impact through achieving operational excellence. Our continuous efforts include designing initiatives and mitigation measures that can positively influence the environment around us.

Our Performance

• 39,56,930 tco2e scope 1 emissions
• 26.2 million m3 of water consumed
• 87,358 tco2e scope 2 emissions
• 5,77,28,467 GJ of energy consumed

Energy Management

In the reporting year, we have taken multiple initiatives to increase energy efficiency through effective management processes including the adoption/deployment of efficient technologies, best practices, educational training and climate change adaptation and mitigation measures. Our highly efficient Integrated Energy Management System aids us in monitoring energy consumption, conducting energy audits and implementing energy efficiency measures.

Few Energy Management Initiatives at GAIL Sites

• Replacement of Conventional Lights with LED Lights:

Phase wise replacement of conventional lights with LED lights is company-wide drive and is also promoted under sustainable development (SD) initiatives. During the year, conventional flood lightings and other lighting fixtures also have been replaced with LED lights at Dibiyapur, Agra, Khera, Chhainsa, Vijaipur, Vaghodia, Gandhar, Jamnagar, Samakhiali, Abu Road, Nasirabad, Mansamrampura, Jaipur, Loni, Vizag and some other locations

• Installation of Sky Light at the Roof Top:

To make use of sunlight during day time, our HVJ Compressor Station at Dibiyapur has installed Sky Light at the roof of C&P Store which has not only improved the illumination level inside the C&P store but reduced the electrical lighting load. As a result, the accrued energy savings are estimated as 7800 kWh per annum.

• Installation of VFD for Fire Water Jockey Pumps:

At our GPU Vijaipur, variable frequency drive (VFD) has been installed and commissioned in fire water Jockey Pump Motor-B during the year. This has reduced motor power consumption to approx. 55 KW instead of 110 KW. As a result, a saving of approx. INR 2.5 lakh per month is estimated by this initiative. At our Kailaras Compressor Station also, VFD has been installed & commissioned for Jockey Pump

Water Management

Water is an essential commodity. We, at GAIL, understand the effect of the scarcity of water in our society. Hence, over these years, we have set-up systems and explored technological advancements that are having a quantifiable impact on conserving water through innovation. We are mindful of the way we utilize water during our operations. We have pledged to use natural resources effectively and efficiently. With this in mind, we are encouraging innovative approaches to conserve water at our sites through various water conservation initiatives such as rainwater harvesting, fresh-water consumption minimization, monitoring and management of waste-water discharge, wastewater treatment and recycling based on our Environmental policy, national, local, and regional guidelines

Few Water Management Initiatives at GAIL Sites

• Through innovative methods, we have managed to conserve a significant amount of water. By are further utilizing the treated ETP water, stormwater and drain water at the site to the lawns of SS – 12 in the C2/C3 plant area, we have successfully saved around 100,000 L/day. To supply water for irrigation of lawn area near SS12, one pump of 20 HP has been commissioned for draining stormwater.
• Augmentation of Rainwater harvesting system at GAIL Mansarampura resulted in increased groundwater recharge with approximately 9,666 cubic meters being charged in the ground per year. The reported expenditure for this initiative is INR 2.4 lakh
• A drip irrigation system project was taken up by GAIL Vizag Civil Department for the entire green-belt of DT-Vizag.

Waste Management

We believe that waste should primarily be minimized, and products should be reused as they are, or their materials should be recycled. With this intent, we undertake strategic initiatives to reduce waste during our operations and processes. The waste generated during these activities is broadly divided into Hazardous and non-hazardous waste. As a part of our waste management process, we aim to minimize both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. We follow the 3R process of Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling of the non-hazardous waste generated at GAIL sites.

• Through innovative methods, we have managed to conserve a significant amount of water. By are further utilizing the treated ETP water, stormwater and drain water at the site to the lawns of SS – 12 in the C2/C3 plant area, we have successfully saved around 100,000 L/day. To supply water for irrigation of lawn area near SS12, one pump of 20 HP has been commissioned for draining stormwater.
• Augmentation of Rainwater harvesting system at GAIL Mansarampura resulted in increased groundwater recharge with approximately 9,666 cubic meters being charged in the ground per year. The reported expenditure for this initiative is INR 2.4 lakh
• A drip irrigation system project was taken up by GAIL Vizag Civil Department for the entire green-belt of DT-Vizag.

Few Waste Management Initiatives at GAIL Sites

• Produced manure generated from biodegradable waste is being utilized for horticulture maintenance of Mansarampura/ Sanganer plants and Jaipur Head Quarters.
• Separate dustbins for dry and wet wastes have been placed at prominent locations inside the plan area and disposed of separately
• A disposal action was taken by the unit to sell E-waste (generated during the year) to the state-authorized vendors through M/s MSTC in line with disposal of E-waste (Management) Rules,2016

Emissions Management

To fulfil our commitment towards environmental protection, with our business in the clean energy domain, we support the Government of India in achieving the Paris Agreement for Climate Change targets. As a responsible corporate citizen, we understand our role in taking individual-level actions to achieve a low-carbon economy by controlling emissions arising out of our operations. The key impactful areas from an emission point of view within the gas transmission, liquid hydrocarbon, natural gas processing and polymer production are primarily air emissions and greenhouse gas emissions. To ensure effective emission control, we monitor and regulate emissions in line with the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Standards by World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), ISO 14064- 2006 and American Petroleum Institute (API), a compendium of GHG emissions methodologies for oil and natural gas industry –2009. To further strengthen emission control, we undertake various initiatives to reduce and monitor GHG Emissions.

We follow certain practices to reduce the production related GHG emissions such as:

• Constantly evaluating and taking up energy conservation measures.
• Energy generation from renewable sources like solar power plants
• Reduction of vehicular emission by increasing transportation