In continuation to what we reported earlier (please refer mail below), Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region ( “Commission”) has directed all sectors in the National Capital Territory (“NCR”) including Industrial, Commercial, Residential and office establishments etc, strictly to:
- Complete retro-fitment of dual fuel kits or Emission Control Devices (“ECDs”) by 30.09.2023, failing which the use of the Diesel genset will not be permitted under any circumstances, anywhere in the entire NCR including for use in essential services etc
- Convert DG Sets to dual fuel mode or retro-fitment of ECDs by 30.09.2023 as
- By far, major residential / commercial / industrial pockets in NCR have access to PNG infrastructure and supply. Even where a dedicated supply of gas may not be feasible / viable, gas availability through cascades / cylinders is a convenient option.
- Certified agencies are now available for Retrofit Emission control devices (“RECDs”) in the DG set capacity range of 125 – 500 kW. Certification of RECDs for DG sets in the capacity range 500 – 800 Kilowatt (“KW”) is also expected soon and between July to September 2023 there would be ample time to plan for the retro-fitment.
As per the advisory, hospitals, residential / office complexes, commercial entities etc, need particular attention in this matter.
Background
Arising from a comprehensive review of the matter to abate air pollution from DG sets, in modification of all extant directions / orders / guidelines on the regulations for DG sets, the Commission vide Direction No. 73 dated 02.06.2023 issued a revised Schedule for regulated operations of DG sets across all sectors in the NCR including Industrial, Commercial, Residential and office establishments etc. which would come in force in the entire NCR strictly with effect from 01.10.2023.
A Copy of the Notification is attached herewith for ease of reference.
Source: Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region
