Down to Earth

Cleared by error

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2007 Essar Bulk Terminal Ltd, a subsidiary of Essar Group, applies for setting up a captive jetty for its thermal power plant near Salaya port

Jan, 2008 Gujarat Maritime Board gives in-principle approval to it

Feb, 2008 Vadinar Oil Terminal Ltd, a refinery of Essar Group located next to the power plant, asks the Union Ministry of Environmen­t and Forests (MoEF) to expedite environmen­tal clearance (EC) for the jetty

Feb 2009 Gujarat government diverts 4.6 ha mangroves for the project

March, 2009 The state Forests and Environmen­tal Department informs MoEF that the project has been shifted 8 km from marine sanctuary and park. This is where the refinery is located

April, 2009 Expert Appraisal Committee grants EC to to Vadinar Oil Terminal Ltd for setting up a jetty

Aug, 2009 Coastal Regulation Zone clearance granted to Vadinar Oil

Nov, 2009 MoEF issues notice; says due to printing error name appearing in EC is Vadinar Oil Terminal. It should be read as Essar Bulk Terminal Ltd

Feb, 2010 Gujarat Maritime Board grants final approval to the jetty

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