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APGDCL gets EC for LNG terminal in Kakinada

Andhra Pradesh Gas Distribution Corporation Ltd (APGDCL) has received environmental clearance (EC) for the development of Floating Storage Re-gasification Unit (FSRU) based LNG Terminal at Deep Water in Kakinada.

The terminal will have a capacity of 3.5 million tons per annum (mtpa) with appropriately operational flexibility up to maximum 5.25 mtpa.

The terminal consists development of marine facilities for LNG import (Island Jetty Platform), berthing/mooring of FSRU, storage and regasification of LNG within KDWP harbor, a high pressure subsea pipeline to transport re-gasified LNG (RLNG) to coast and an onshore receiving facility among others.

The company had applied for the EC on March 4, 2015 and the EC came vide order dated February 9, 2016.

SOurce: ICMW