1>> In the investment barrier section, project proponent says that in absence of the project actvity, it would have met its thermal demand with coal based gasifier. According to the kiln operational practices, a ceramic kiln usually operates at a temp of 1200degC. In such a case, fuels like Natural gas or Furnace oil is capable of meeting the demand. Is the coal gasifier is capable of generating coal gas at such high temp. upstream? Please clarify. 

2>>Gujrat enjoys the surplus availability of natural gas supply in the region after the recent wells which came into operation. In such a scenario, it would only be a BAU to switch to the NG rather than FO, which had always been a costly fuel to use. Please clarify. 

thanks, Sauvik Banerjee

Comments regarding fuel change to Natural Gas at Aditya Birla Insulator, Halol.

1.    Please explain economic well being criteria in detail. Reduced fuel oil consumption can only beneficial to project proponent.
2.    Whether uninterrupted supply of Natural Gas has been ensured from suppliers for continuous operation? Whether gas will be provided from existing network of pipeline or modification is needed?
3.    Please prove additionality of the project. Isn’t it mandatory to switch to cleaner fuel in industrial area in Gujarat?
4.    Who are the CDM consultants for the project? What sort of help they did in this project?
5.    List of stakeholders which were present during consultation is not shown in PDD. 
6.    Stake holder consultation did not include district or state government authority from environment department / pollution control board. 
7.    Whether local villagers would be beneficiary of CDM revenue earned by? Any plan has been develop to earmark certain fund from CDM revenue for community welfare to improve social well being of local people? company

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