Contents
1.1 Purpose of the Report
1.2 Structure of the Report
2.1 Background
2.2
General Site Description
2.3 Major Activities Undertaken
2.4 Project Organisation and Management Structure
2.5 Status of Environmental Approval Documents
3 Environmental Monitoring and Audit Requirements
3.1 Environmental Monitoring
3.1.1 Air Quality
3.1.2 Odour
3.2 Site Audit
3.2.1 Water Quality
3.2.2 Landscape and Visual
4.1 Air Quality
4.1.1 Operation Phase Monitoring
4.2 Odour
4.2.1 Operation Phase Monitoring
4.3 Water Quality
4.3.1 Operation Phase Monitoring
4.4 Waste Management
4.4.1 Operation Phase Monitoring
5.1 Environmental Site Audit
5.1.1 Operation Phase
5.2 Landscape and Visual Audit
6 Environmental Non-conformance
6.1 Summary of Environmental Non-Compliance
6.2 Summary of Environmental Complaint
6.3 Summary of Environmental Summon and Successful Prosecution
7.1 Key Issues for the Coming Reporting Period
LIST OF TABLES
Table 2.1 Summary of Activities Undertaken in the Reporting Period
Table 2.2 Summary of Environmental Licensing, Notification and Permit Status
Table 3.1 Sampling and Laboratory Analysis Methodology
Table 3.2 Emission Limit for CAPCS Stack
Table 3.3 Emission Limit for CHP Stack
Table 3.4 Emission Limit for ASP Stack
Table 3.5 Emission Limit for Standby Flaring Gas Unit
Table 3.6 Odour Intensity Level
Table 3.7 Action and Limit Levels for Odour Nuisance
Table 3.8 Event and Action Plan for Odour Monitoring
Table 4.1 Hourly Average of Parameters Recorded for CAPCS
Table 4.2 Hourly Average of Parameters Recorded for CHP 1
Table 4.3 Hourly Average of Parameters Recorded for CHP 2
Table 4.4 Hourly Average of Parameters Recorded for CHP 3
Table 4.5 Hourly Average of Parameters Recorded for ASP
Table 4.6 Results of the Discharge Sample Collected from the Effluent Storage Tank in June 2022
Table 4.7 Results of the Discharge Sample Collected from the Effluent Storage Tank in July 2022
Table 4.8 Results of the Discharge Sample Collected from the Effluent Storage Tank in August 2022
Table 4.9 Results of the Discharge Sample from the Petrol Interceptor 1 on 15 June 2022
Table 4.10 Results of the Discharge Sample from the Petrol Interceptor 1 on 17 August 2022
Table 4.11 Results of the Discharge Sample from the Petrol Interceptor 2 on 15 June 2021
Table 4.12 Results of the Discharge Sample from the Petrol Interceptor 2 on 1 September 2022
Table 4.13 Quantities of Waste Generated from the Operation of the Project
LIST OF ANNEXES
Annex E Environmental complaint, Environmental Summons and Prosecution Log |
The construction works of No. EP/SP/61/10 Organic Resources Recovery Centre Phase 1 (the Project) commenced on 21 May 2015. This is the 29th quarterly Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) report presenting the EM&A works carried out during the period from 1 June 2022 to 31 August 2022 in accordance with the EM&A Manual. Substantial completion of the construction works was confirmed on 3 December 2018. In the meantime, the operation phase EM&A programme had commenced in March 2019. Substantial Completion in respect of substantial part of the Works was confirmed on 24 February 2020. The construction phase EM&A programme was completed in the end of February 2020.
Summary of Works undertaken during the Reporting Month
Works undertaken in the reporting month included:
· Operation of the Project, including organic waste reception, and operation of the pre-treatment facilities, anaerobic digesters, composting facilities, air pollution control systems, on-line emission monitoring system for the Centralised Air Pollution Control Unit (CAPCS), Co-generation Units (CHP)s and Ammonia Stripping Plant (ASP), and the wastewater treatment plant;
· Cleaning of the Suspension Buffer Tank (SBT), structural maintenance and Intermediate Suspension Buffer Tank (ISBT);
· Repair of ASP economiser heat exchange, mixing unit, diesel generator, CHP 2 cylinder head replacement and cleaning of 1/F and G/F heat exchanger;
· Diversion of wastewater to Siu Ho Wan Sewage Treatment Works;
· Maintenance of CHP 1, 2 and 3, including oil and filter change, exhaust gas heat exchanger cleaning and catalyst converter replacement; and
· Four (4) point calibration for the CEMS to calibrate the system after the replacement of the IR Cube.
Environmental Monitoring and Audit Progress
Air Quality Monitoring
Exceedances on NOx and SO2 from CHPs and CO, NOx, SO2 and NH3 from ASP were recorded on the on-line monitoring system from June 2022 to August 2022. It should be noted that measurements recorded under abnormal operating conditions, e.g. start up and stopping of stacks and unstable operation, as well as test runs and interference of sensor, are disregarded.
In June 2022, the exceedances of SO2 from the CHPs occurred due to tripping of the de-sulphurisation system caused by residual sulphur from the exhaust heat exchangers. The exceedances of NOx from the CHPs occurred due to system instability caused by prolonged usage of the CHPs. The exceedance of CO, NOx, SO2 and NH3 from ASP occurred due to system instability caused by issues in the ASP column and heat exchanger. In July 2022, the exceedances of SO2 from the CHPs occurred due to tripping of the de-sulphurisation system caused by residual sulphur from the exhaust heat exchangers. The exceedances of NOx from the CHPs occurred due to system instability caused by prolonged usage of the CHPs. The exceedance of NOx, SO2 and NH3 from ASP occurred due to system instability caused by issues in the ASP column and heat exchanger. In August 2022, four point calibration was conducted for the CEMS to calibrate the system after the replacement of the IR Cube. CHP 2 emissions continue to be poor as the overhaul of the unit is expected to be completed in September 2022. The other non-compliance may be due to the calibration works of the CEMS.
Odour Intensity of 2 was recorded in one location during an odour patrol on 6 July 2022. The Contractor has identified the mixing of the scents of garbage and de-odorising agent used for the SBT cleaning undertaken during the odour patrol as the source of the odour.
The Contractor arranged overhaul of CHP 2 in the next reporting period. The Contractor has implemented mitigation measures to control the exceedance (including replacement of malfunctioned parts (desulphurisation system, columns of the ASP), cleaning for various parts (i.e. heat exchangers of all CHPs, stripping column and packaging of the ASP), and carried out fine-tuning of equipment of the ASP).
The Contractor is recommended to closely monitor the processes of the modification of the ASP and the post-modification monitoring of emission level to avoid any exceedance.
As similar issues have been re-occurred for sometimes, the Contractor is advised to undertake a comprehensive review of the operation of the concerned systems and the effectiveness of the existing mitigation measures and proposed further measures to avoid the exceedance.
Odour
Odour patrol were conducted by the independent odour patrol team of ALS Technichem (HK) Pty Ltd on 6 and 19 July 2022 and 1 and 24 August 2022. In July, Level 2 Odour Intensity was recorded in one location during the patrol on 6 July. A subsequent odour patrol conducted on 19 July recorded an Odour Intensity less than 2. No Level 2 Odour Intensity was recorded in August.
Water Quality
No non-compliance to the effluent discharge limit stipulated in the discharge license issued by the EPD under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance was recorded during this reporting period.
Waste Management
Waste generated from the operation of the Project includes chemical waste, waste generated from pre-treatment process and general refuse.
1,000 L of chemical waste was collected by licenced waste collector from the operation of the Project.
1,241.83 tonnes of waste generated from pre-treatment process from the operation of the Project was disposed of at landfill. Among the recyclable waste generated from pre-treatment process from the operation of the Project, 6.60 tonnes of metals, 1.23 tonnes of papers/ cardboard packing and 0.00 tonnes of plastics were sent to recyclers for recycling during the reporting period.
Around 8.29 tonnes of general refuse from the operation of the Project was disposed of at landfill. Among the recycled general refuse from the operation of the Project, 0.00 tonnes of metals, 0.00 tonnes of papers/ cardboard packing and 0.00 tonnes of plastics were sent to recyclers for recycling during the reporting period.
Findings of Environmental Site Audit
A summary of the monitoring activities undertaken in this reporting period is listed below:
· Joint Environmental Site Inspections |
3 times |
· Landscape & Visual Inspections |
3 times |
Monthly joint environmental site inspections were carried out. The environmental control/ mitigation measures (related to air quality, water quality, waste (including land contamination prevention), hazard-to-life and landscape and visual) recommended in the approved EIA Report and the EM&A Manual were properly implemented by the Contractor during the reporting month.
Environmental Exceedance/Non-conformance/Compliant/Summons and Prosecution
Exceedances for the air emission limits for the CHP and ASP stacks were recorded during the reporting period.
No complaint/ summon/prosecution was received in this reporting period.
Future Key Issues
Activities to be undertaken in the next reporting month include:
· Operation of the Project;
· CHP 2 overhaul; and
· Final adjustments for the calibration of analyzers of the CEMS.
ERM-Hong Kong, Limited (ERM) was appointed by OSCAR Bioenergy Joint Venture (the Contractor) as the Environmental Team (ET) to undertake the construction Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) programme for the Contract No. EP/SP/61/10 of Organic Waste Treatment Facilities Phase I, which the project name has been updated to Organic Resources Recovery Centre (Phase I) (the Project) since November 2017. ERM was also appointed by the Contractor to undertake the operation EM&A programme starting 1 March 2019.
This is the 29th Quarterly EM&A report which summarises the monitoring results and audit findings for the EM&A programme during the reporting period from 1 June 2022 to 31 August 2022.
The structure of the report is as follows:
Section 1: Introduction
It details the scope and structure of the report.
Section 2: Project Information
It summarises the background and scope of the Project, site description, project organisation and status of the Environmental Permits (EP)/licences.
Section 3: Environmental Monitoring and Audit Requirements
It summarises the environmental monitoring requirements including monitoring parameters, programmes, methodologies, frequency, locations, Action and Limit Levels, Event/Action Plans, as well as environmental audit requirements as recommended in the EM&A Manual and approved EIA report.
Section 4: Monitoring Results
It summarises monitoring results of the reporting period.
Section 5: Site Audit
It summarises the audit findings of the environmental as well as landscape and visual site audits undertaken within the reporting period.
Section 6: Environmental Non-conformance
It summarises any exceedance of environmental performance standard, environmental complaints and summons received within the reporting period.
Section 7: Further Key Issues
It summarises the impact forecast for the next reporting month.
Section 8: Conclusions
The Organic Resources Recovery Centre (ORRC) Phase I development (hereinafter referred to as “the Project”) is to design, construct and operate a biological treatment facility with a capacity of about 200 tonnes per day and convert source-separated organic waste from commercial and industrial sectors (mostly food waste) into compost and biogas through proven biological treatment technologies. The location of the Project site is shown in Annex A.
The environmental acceptability of the construction and operation of the Project had been confirmed by findings of the associated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study completed in 2009. The Director of Environmental Protection (DEP) approved this EIA Report under the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (EIAO) (Cap. 499) in February 2010 (Register No.: AEIAR-149/2010) (hereafter referred to as the approved EIA Report). Subsequent Report on Re-assessment on Environmental Implications and Report on Re-assessment on Hazard to Life Implications were completed in 2013, respectively.
An Environmental Permit (EP) (No. EP-395/2010) was issued by the DEP to the EPD (Project Team), the Permit Holder, on 21 June 2010 and varied on 18 March 2013 (No. EP-395/2010/A) and 21 May 2013 (No. EP-395/2010/B), respectively. The Design Build and Operate Contract for the ORRC Phase 1 (Contract No. EP/SP/61/10 Organic Resources Recovery Centre (Phase 1) (the Contract)) was awarded to SITA Waste Services Limited, ATAL Engineering Limited and Ros-Roca, Sociedad Anonima jointly trading as the OSCAR Bioenergy Joint Venture (OSCAR or the Contractor). A Further EP (No. FEP-01/395/2010/B) was issued by the DEP to the OSCAR on 16 February 2015. Variation to both EPs (Nos. EP-395/2010/B and FEP-01/395/2010/B) were made in December 2015. The latest EPs, Nos. EP-395/2010/C and FEP-01/395/2010/C, were issued by the DEP on 21 December 2015.
Under the requirements of Condition 5 of the EP (No. FEP-01/395/2010/C), an Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) programme as set out in the approved EM&A Manual (hereinafter referred to as EM&A Manual) is required to be implemented during the construction and operation of the Project. ERM-Hong Kong, Ltd (ERM) has been appointed by OSCAR as the Environmental Team (ET) for the construction phase EM&A programme and the Monitoring Team (MT) for the operation phase EM&A programme for the implementation of the EM&A programme in accordance with the requirements of the EP and the approved EM&A Manual.
The construction works commenced on 21 May 2015. The operation phase of the EM&A programme commenced on 1 March 2019 ([1]). The construction phase EM&A programme was completed in the end of February 2020.
The Project Site is located at Siu Ho Wan in North Lantau with an area of about 2 hectares. The layout of the Project Site is illustrated in Annex A. The facility received an average of 112.32 to 133 tonnes and treated an average of 98.53 to 151 tonnes of source separated organic waste per day during the reporting month.
A summary of the major activities undertaken in the reporting period is shown in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1 Summary of Activities Undertaken in the Reporting Period
Activities Undertaken in the Reporting Period |
· Systems being operated – waste reception, pre-treatment, CAPCS extraction, the digesters, the centrifuge, the composting tunnels, the desulphurisation, the emergency flare, the CHPs, the ASP and the biological waste water treatment plant (about 112 - 133 t/d SSOW input); · Cleaning of ISBT and SBT; · Repair of ASP economiser heat exchange, mixing unit, diesel generator, CHP 2 cylinder head replacement; · Diversion of wastewater to Siu Ho Wan Sewage Treatment Works between 22 and 28 June 2022 due to ASP malfunctioning; · Maintenance of ASP, including 1/F and G/F heat exchanger cleaning; · Maintenance of CHP 1, including oil and filter change and exhaust gas heat exchanger cleaning; · Maintenance of CHP 2 and CHP 3, including catalyst converter replacement and exhaust gas heat exchanger cleaning; and · Four point calibration was conducted for the CEMS to calibrate the system after the replacement of the IR Cube. |
The project organisation chart and contact details are shown in Annex B.
A summary of the valid permits, licences, and/or notifications on environmental protection for this Project is presented in Table 2.2.
Table 2.2 Summary of Environmental Licensing, Notification and Permit Status
Permit/ Licences/ Notification |
Reference |
Validity Period |
Remarks |
Environmental Permit |
FEP-01/395/2010/C
|
Throughout the Contract
|
Permit granted on 21 December 2015
|
Notification of Construction Works under the Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation |
Ref No. 386715 |
Throughout the Contract |
- |
Effluent Discharge License |
WT00038391-2021 |
7 July 2021 – 30 June 2026 |
Approved on 7 July 2021 |
Chemical Waste Producer Registration |
WPN 5213-961-O2231-01 |
Throughout the Contract |
Approved on 29 April 2015 |
Chemical Waste Producer Registration |
WPN 5213-961-O2231-02 |
Throughout the implementation of the Project |
Approved on 10 November 2017 |
Waste Disposal Billing Account |
Account number: 702310 |
Throughout the Contract |
- |
The air quality (including odour) monitoring to be carried out during the operation phase of the Project are described below. Although water quality monitoring is not required for the operation phase under the EM&A programme, there are water quality monitoring requirement under the Water Discharge Licence of the plant under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance (WPCO). As part of this EM&A programme, the monitoring results will be reviewed to check the compliance with the WPCO requirements.
According to the EM&A Manual and EP requirements, stack monitoring are required during the operation phase of the Project.
On-line monitoring (using continuous environmental monitoring system (CEMS) shall be carried out for the centralised air pollution unit (CAPCS), cogeneration units (CHP) and the ammonia stripping plant (ASP) during the operation phase. Calibration was carried out in August 2022.
The monitoring data is transmitted instantaneously to EPD (Regional Office) by telemetry system.
When the on-line monitoring for certain parameter cannot be undertaken, monitoring will be carried out using the following methodology approved by the EPD.
Table 3.1 Sampling and Laboratory Analysis Methodology
Parameters |
Method |
Stacks to be Monitored |
Gaseous and vaporous organic substances (including methane) |
USEPA Method 18 |
· CAPCS · CHP · ASP |
Particulate |
USEPA Method 5 |
· CAPCS · CHP · ASP |
Carbon monoxide (CO) |
USEPA Method 10 |
· CHP · ASP |
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) |
USEPA Method 7E |
· CHP · ASP |
Sulphur dioxide (SO2); |
USEPA Method 6 |
· CHP · ASP |
Hydrogen chloride (HCl) |
USEPA Method 26A |
· CHP · ASP |
Hydrogen fluoride (HF) |
USEPA Method 26A |
· CHP · ASP |
Oxygen (O2); |
USEPA Method 3A |
· CAPCS · CHP · ASP |
Velocity and Volumetric Flow |
USEPA Method 2 |
· CAPCS · CHP · ASP |
Ammonia (NH3) |
USEPA CTM 027 |
· ASP |
Odour (including NH3 and H2S) |
EN 13725 |
· CAPCS |
Water vapour content (continuous measurement of the water vapour content
should not be required if the sample exhaust gas is dried before the
emissions are analysed) |
USEPA Method 4 |
· CAPCS · CHP · ASP |
Temperature |
USEPA Method 4 |
· CAPCS · CHP · ASP |
With reference to the EM&A Manual, the air emission of the stacks shall meet the following emission limits as presented in Tables 3.2 to 3.5.
Table 3.2 Emission Limit for CAPCS Stack
Parameter |
Emission Level (mg/Nm3) (a) |
VOCs (including methane) |
680 |
Dust (or Total Suspended Particulates (TSP)) |
6 |
Odour (including NH3 & H2S) |
220 (b) |
Notes:
(a) Hourly
average concentration (b) The odour
unit is OU/Nm3 |
Table 3.3 Emission Limit for CHP Stack
Parameter |
Maximum Emission Level (mg/Nm3) (a)
(b) |
Dust (or Total Suspended Particulates) |
15 |
Carbon Monoxide |
650 |
NOx |
300 |
SO2 |
50 |
NMVOCs (c) |
150 |
VOCs (including methane) (d) |
1,500 |
HCl |
10 |
HF |
1 |
Notes:
(a) All values refer to an oxygen
content in the exhaust gas of 6% and dry basis. (b) Hourly average
concentration (c) NMVOCs should be
monitored by gas sampling and laboratory analysis at an agreed
interval. For the first 12 months (starting from August 2019),
monitoring should be carried out at quarterly intervals. The monitoring
frequency should then be reduced to half-yearly for next 12 months (starting
from August 2020). (d) The VOCs emission limit include
methane as biogas is adopted as fuel in the combustion process. |
Table 3.4 Emission Limit for ASP Stack
Parameter |
Maximum Emission
Level (mg/Nm3) (a) (b) |
Dust (or Total Suspended Particulates) |
5 |
Carbon Monoxide |
100 |
NOx |
200 |
SO2 |
50 |
VOCs (including methane) (c) |
20 |
NH3 |
35 |
HCl |
10 |
HF |
1 |
Notes: (a)
All values refer to an oxygen content in the exhaust gas of 11% and
dry basis. (b)
Hourly average concentration (c)
The VOCs emission limit include methane as biogas is adopted as fuel
in the combustion process. |
Table 3.5 Emission Limit for Standby Flaring Gas Unit ([2])
Parameter |
Maximum Emission level (mg/Nm3) (a)
(b) |
Dust (or Total Suspended Particulates) |
5 |
Carbon Monoxide |
100 |
NOx |
200 |
SO2 |
50 |
VOCs (including methane) (c) |
20 |
HCl |
10 |
HF |
1 |
Notes: (a)
All values refer to an oxygen content in the exhaust gas of 11% and
dry basis. (b)
Hourly average concentration (c)
The VOCs emission limit include methane as biogas is adopted as fuel
in the combustion process. |
To determine the effectiveness of the proposed odour mitigation measures and to ensure that the operation of the ORRC1 will not cause adverse odour impacts, odour monitoring of the CAPCS stack (see Section 3.1.1) and odour patrol will be carried out.
Odour patrol shall be conducted by independent trained personnel/ competent persons in summer months (i.e. from July to September) for the first two operational years of ORRC1 at monthly intervals along an odour patrol route at the Project Site boundary as shown in Annex A.
The perceived odour intensity is divided into 5 levels. Table 3.6 describes the odour intensity for different levels.
Table 3.6 Odour Intensity Level
Level |
Odour
Intensity |
0 |
Not detected. No odour
perceived or an odour
so weak that it cannot be easily
characterised or described |
1 |
Slight identifiable odour, and slight chance
to have odour nuisance |
2 |
Moderate identifiable odour, and moderate chance to
have odour nuisance |
3 |
Strong identifiable, likely to have odour nuisance |
4 |
Extreme severe odour, and unacceptable odour level |
Table 3.7 shows the action level and limit level to be used for odour patrol. Should any exceedance of the action and limit levels occurs, actions in accordance with the event and action plan in Table 3.8 should be carried out.
Table 3.7 Action and Limit Levels for Odour Nuisance
Parameter |
Action Level |
Limit Level |
Odour Nuisance (from odour patrol) |
When one documented compliant is received (a), or Odour Intensity
of 2 is measured
from odour patrol. |
Two or more documented complaints
are received (a) within a week; or Odour intensity of 3 or above is measured
from odour patrol. |
Note:
(a) Once the
complaint is received by the Project Proponent (EPD), the Project Proponent
would investigate and verify the complaint whether it is related to the
potential odour emission from the ORRC1 and its on-site wastewater treatment
unit. |
Table 3.8 Event and Action Plan for Odour Monitoring
Event |
Action |
|
|
Person-in-charge
of Odour Monitoring |
Project Proponent
(a) |
Action Level |
|
|
Exceedance of action level (Odour Patrol) |
1. Identify source/reason of exceedance; 2. Repeat odour patrol to confirm finding. |
1. Carry out investigation to identify the source/reason of
exceedance. Investigation should be completed within 2 weeks; 2. Rectify any unacceptable practice; 3. Implement more mitigation measures if necessary; 4. Inform Drainage Services Department (DSD) or the operator of the
Siu Ho Wan Sewage Treatment Works (SHWSTW) if exceedance is
considered to be caused by the operation of the SHWSTW. 5. Inform North Lantau Refuse Transfer Station (NLTS) operator if
exceedance is considered to be caused by the
operation of NLTS. |
Exceedance of action level (Odour Complaints) |
1. Identify source/reason of exceedance; 2. Carry out odour patrol to determinate odour intensity. |
1. Carry out investigation and verify the complaint whether it is
related to potential odour emission from the nearby SHWSTW; 2. Carry out investigation to identify the source/reason of
exceedance. Investigation should be completed within 2 weeks; 3. Rectify any unacceptable practice; 4. Implement more mitigation measures if necessary; 5. Inform DSD or the operator of the SHWSTW if exceedance is considered to be caused by the operation of the SHWSTW. 6. Inform NLTS operator if exceedance is considered
to be caused by the operation of NLTS. |
Limit Level |
|
|
Exceedance of limit level |
1. Identify source/reason of exceedance; 2. Inform EPD; 3. Repeat odour patrol to confirm findings; 4. Increase odour patrol frequency to bi-weekly; 5. Assess effectiveness of remedial action and keep EPD informed of
the results; 6. If exceedance stops, cease additional odour patrol. |
1. Carry out investigation to identify the source/reason of
exceedance. Investigation should be completed within 2 week; 2. Rectify any unacceptable practice; 3. Formulate remedial actions; 4. Ensure remedial actions properly implemented; 5. If exceedance continues, consider what more/enhanced mitigation
measures should be implemented; 6. Inform DSD or the operator of the SHWSTW if exceedance is considered to be caused by the operation of the
SHWSTW. |
Note:
(a) Project
Proponent shall identify an implementation agent. |
Environmental mitigation measures (related to air quality, water quality, waste, land contamination, hazard-to-life, and landscape and visual) to be implemented during the operation phase of the Project are recommended in the approved EIA Report and EM&A Manual and are summarised in Annex C. Monthly site audits for operation phase will be carried out to check the implementation of these measures.
Compliance audits are to be undertaken to ensure that a valid discharge licence has been issued by EPD prior to the discharge of effluent from the operation of the Project site. Under Effluent Discharge Licence WT00038391-2021 (effective from July 2021), the effluent quality shall meet the discharge limits as described in Table 3.9 and Table 3.10.
Table 3.9 Discharge Limits for Effluent from the Effluent Storage Tank (as stipulated in WT00038391-2021)
Parameters |
Discharge Limit (mg/L) |
Flow Rate (m3/day) (a) |
645 |
pH (pH units) (b) |
6-10 (c) |
Suspended Solids (b) |
800 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (5 days, 20°) (b) |
800 |
Chemical Oxygen Demand (b) |
2,000 |
Oil & Grease (b) |
40 |
Total Nitrogen (b) |
200 |
Total Phosphorus (b) |
50 |
Surfactants (total) (b) |
25 |
Notes: (a)
Flow rate is not a parameter required to be monitored and reported by
the Contractor in accordance to Section B2 of the
Effluent Discharge Licence under the WPCO. (b)
Parameters required to be monitored and reported by the Contractor in
accordance to Section B2 of the Effluent Discharge
Licence under the WPCO. (c)
Range. |
Table 3.10 Discharge Limits for Effluent from the Petrol Interceptor(s) (as stipulated in WT00038391-2021)
Parameters |
Discharge Limit (mg/L) |
Flow Rate (m3/day) |
245 (a) |
Suspended Solids (b) |
30 |
Chemical Oxygen Demand (c) |
80 |
Oil & Grease (c) |
20 |
Surfactants (total) (b) |
15 |
Notes: (a) The
surface runoff flow rate limit was estimated by the overall yearly rainfall
data. As the actual flowrate from the petrol interceptors depends on
the weather condition instead of the performance of the petrol interceptor,
monitoring and reporting of this parameter is not required. Hence this
parameter is not reported in Table 4.9, Table 4.10, Table 4.11 and Table 4.12. (b) Parameter
not required to be reported in accordance to Section
B2 of the Effluent Discharge Licence under the WPCO. (c) Parameters
required to be reported in accordance to Section B2
of the Effluent Discharge Licence under the WPCO. |
In accordance with EM&A Manual, the landscape and visual mitigation measures shall be implemented.
For operation phase, site inspection shall be conducted once a month for the first year of operation of the Project. All measures as stated in the implementation schedule of the EM&A Manual (see Annex C), including compensatory planting, undertaken by both the Contractor and the specialist Landscape Sub-Contractor during the first year of the operation phase shall be audited by a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) to ensure compliance with the intended aims of the measures and the effectiveness of the mitigation measures.
The concentrations of concerned air pollutants emitted from the stacks of the CAPCS, CHP, and ASP during the reporting period are monitored on-line by the continuous environmental monitoring system (CEMS). During the reporting period, the standby flare operated on 31 August 2022.
With reference to the emission limits shown in Tables 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4, the hourly average concentrations and the number of exceedances of the concerned air emissions monitored for the CAPCS, CHP and ASP during this reporting period are presented in Tables 4.1 to 4.5.
It should be noted that measurements recorded under abnormal operating conditions, e.g. start up and stopping of stacks and unstable operation, as well as test runs and interference of sensor, are disregarded.
Table 4.1 Hourly Average of Parameters Recorded for CAPCS
Parameter |
Range of Hourly Average Conc. (mg/Nm3) |
Emission Limit (mg/Nm3) |
Exceedance Identified |
Remarks |
VOCs (including methane) |
0.00
– 0.00 |
680 |
Nil |
Nil |
Dust (or TSP) |
0.00
– 0.67 |
6 |
Nil |
Nil |
Odour (including NH3 & H2S) (a) |
0.00
– 185.66 |
220 |
Nil |
Nil |
Note: (a) The odour
unit is OU/Nm3. |
Table 4.2 Hourly Average of Parameters Recorded for CHP 1
Parameter |
Range of Hourly Average Conc.
(mg/Nm3) (a) |
Max. Emission Limit (mg/Nm3) |
Exceedance Identified |
Remarks |
Dust (or TSP) |
0 - 15 |
15 |
Nil |
Nil |
Carbon Monoxide |
0 - 242 |
650 |
Nil |
Nil |
NOx |
0 – 538 |
300 |
Identified (c) |
System unstable (e.g.
low efficiency, unstable column temperature) |
SO2 |
0
– 192 |
50 |
Identified (d) |
De-sulphurisation system tripped / Under Maintenance |
VOCs (including methane)
(b) |
0
- 1,257 |
1,500 |
Nil |
Nil |
HCl |
0
- 10 |
10 |
Nil |
Nil |
HF |
0
- 1 |
1 |
Nil |
Nil |
Notes: (a)
All values refer to an oxygen content in the exhaust gas of 6%
and dry basis. (b)
The VOCs emission limit include methane as biogas is adopted as fuel
in the combustion process. (c)
Dates with exceedances on NOx (number of exceedance on the
day) were identified on 1 (4), 2 (24), 3 (14), 4 (18), 5 (11), 6 (8), 7 (16),
8 (18), 13 (6), 14 (24), 15 (20), 16 (19), 17 (17), 18 (21), 22 (11), 23
(24), 24 (24), 25 (24), 26 (24), 27 (10), 28 (22), 29 (24) and 30 (15) June
2022; 1 (24), 2 (18), 6 (12), 7 (24), 8 (24), 9 (24), 10 (24), 11 (7), 13
(8), 14 (24), 15 (15), 16 (24), 17 (24), 18 (16), 19 (1), 20 (22), 21 (24),
22 (21), 23 (22), 24 (24), 25 (21), 26 (21), 27 (9), 29 (1), 30 (24) and 31
(24) July 2022; 1 (22), 2 (23), 3 (23), 4 (9) and 12 (10) August 2022. (d)
Dates with exceedances on SO2 (number of exceedance on the
day) were identified on 1 (2), 2 (21), 3 (12), 4 (22), 5 (21), 6 (10), 7 (9),
8 (3), 13 (5), 14 (9), 16 (1) and 22 (8) June 2022; 18 (1), 19 (10), 22 (6)
and 23 (5) July 2022. |
Table 4.3 Hourly Average of Parameters Recorded for CHP 2
Parameter |
Range of Hourly Average Conc. (mg/Nm3)
(a) |
Max. Emission Limit (mg/Nm3) |
Exceedance Identified |
Remarks |
Dust (or TSP) |
0 – 3 |
15 |
Nil |
Nil |
Carbon Monoxide |
0 – 605 |
650 |
Nil |
Nil |
NOx |
0 – 544 |
300 |
Identified (c) |
System unable (e.g. low efficiency, unstable
column temperature) |
SO2 |
0 – 84 |
50 |
Identified (d) |
De-sulphurization system tripped / Under
Maintenance |
VOCs (including methane) (b) |
0 – 909 |
1,500 |
Nil |
Nil |
HCl |
0 – 3 |
10 |
Nil |
Nil |
HF |
0 – 1 |
1 |
Nil |
Nil |
Notes: (a)
All values refer to an oxygen content in the exhaust gas of 6%
and dry basis. (b)
The VOCs emission limit include methane as biogas is adopted as fuel
in the combustion process. (c)
Dates with exceedances on NOx (number of exceedance on the
day) were identified on 1 (16), 2 (1), 3 (14), 4 (22), 5 (4), 8 (6), 9 (24),
10 (16), 11 (24), 12 (24), 13 (24), 14 (24), 15 (24), 16 (24), 17 (24), 18
(24), 19 (24), 20 (24), 21 (24), 22 (12), 23 (2), 24 (1), 25 (13), 26 (17),
27 (24), 28 (21), 29 (24) and 30 (24) June 2022; 1 (24), 2
(24), 3 (24), 4 (24), 5 (24), 6 (20), 7 (18), 8 (12), 9 (21), 10 (24), 11
(24), 12 (20), 13 (15), 17 (12), 18 (4), 19 (5), 20 (9), 26 (17), 27 (19), 28
(11) and 29 (9) July 2022; 2 (7), 3 (19), 4 (24), 5 (24), 6 (24), 7 (15), 8
(24), 9 (16), 10 (24), 11 (17) and 12 (3) August 2022. (d)
Dates with exceedances on SO2 (number of exceedance on the
day) were identified on 1 (12), 2 (1), 3 (13), 4 (21), 5 (4), 8 (6), 9 (24),
10 (16), 11 (24), 12 (24), 13 (24), 14 (17), 17 (10), 18 (17), 19 (4), 20
(6), 21 (23), 22 (6), 23 (2), 24 (1), 25 (13), 26 (17), 27 (18), 28 (15) and
30 (1) June 2022; 10 (1) July 2022. |
Table 4.4 Hourly Average of Parameters Recorded for CHP 3
Parameter |
Range of Hourly Average Conc. (mg/Nm3)
(a) |
Max. Emission Limit (mg/Nm3) |
Exceedances Identified |
Remarks |
Dust (or TSP) |
0 – 5 |
15 |
Nil |
Nil |
Carbon Monoxide |
0 – 183 |
650 |
Nil |
Nil |
NOx |
0 – 627 |
300 |
Identified (c) |
System unstable (e.g. low efficiency, unstable column temperature ) |
SO2 |
0 – 204 |
50 |
Identified (d) |
Desulpurisation system
tripped |
VOCs (including methane) (b) |
0 – 1,305 |
1,500 |
Nil |
Nil |
HCl |
0 – 6 |
10 |
Nil |
Nil |
HF |
0 – 1 |
1 |
Nil |
Nil |
Notes: (a) All values refer
to an oxygen content in the exhaust gas of 6% and dry basis. (b) The VOCs
emission limit include methane as biogas is adopted as fuel in the combustion
process. (c)
Dates
with exceedances on NOx (number of exceedances on the day) were identified on
1 (10), 12 (9), 13 (3), 19 (9), 20 (17), 21 (3) and 27 (4) June 2022; 2 (1),
11 (4), 12 (20), 13 (11), 15 (6), 16 (4), 17 (2), 20 (11), 21 (23), 22 (21),
23 (19), 24 (16), 25 (8), 26 (6), 27 (10), 28 (16), 29 (16), 30 (2) and 31
(11) July 2022; 1 (8), 2 (8), 4 (9), 5 (4), 10 (1) and 11 (2) August 2022. (d)
Date
with exceedances on SO2 (number of exceedance on the day) was identified on 1
(10), 12 (9), 13 (3), 18 (1), 19 (24), 20 (19), 21 (3), 27 (10) and 28 (1)
June 2022; 2 (5), 3 (3), 4 (4), 12 (9), 13 (2), 16 (7), 17 (1), 20 (8), 21
(5), 22 (14), 23 (15), 24 (14), 25 (1), 26 (2), 27 (2), 29 (2), 30 (1) and 31
(2) July 2022; 4 (5) and 11 (1) August 2022. |
Table 4.5 Hourly Average of Parameters Recorded for ASP
Parameter |
Range of Hourly Average Conc.
(mg/Nm3) (a) |
Max. Emission Limit (mg/Nm3) |
Exceedances Identified |
Remarks |
Dust (or TSP) |
0 – 1 |
5 |
Nil |
Nil |
Carbon Monoxide |
0 – 131 |
100 |
Identified (c) |
System unstable (e.g. low efficiency, unstable column temperature ) |
NOx |
0 – 517 |
200 |
Identified (d) |
System unstable (e.g. low efficiency, unstable column temperature ) |
SO2 |
0 – 175 |
50 |
Identified (e) |
Desulpurisation system
tripped |
VOCs (including methane) (b) |
0 – 13 |
20 |
Nil |
Nil |
NH3 |
0 – 190 |
35 |
Identified (f) |
System unstable (e.g. low efficiency, unstable column temperature ) |
HCl |
0 – 3 |
10 |
Nil |
Nil |
HF |
0 – 1 |
1 |
Nil |
Nil |
Notes: (a)
All values refer to an oxygen content in the exhaust gas of 11% and
dry basis. (b)
The VOCs emission limit include methane as biogas is adopted as fuel
in the combustion process. (c)
Date with exceedances on CO (number of exceedances on the day) were
identified on 3 (1) June 2022. (d)
Date with exceedances on NOx (number of exceedances on the
day) were identified on 1 (1), 4 (1), 5 (12), 6 (12), 7 (2), 8 (11), 9 (19),
14 (5), 16 (4), 29 (1) and 30 (2) June 2022; 2 (3), 3 (8), 4 (3), 5 (3), 6
(1), 7 (6), 8 (4), 11 (1), 12 (2), 13 (4), 14 (2), 16 (2), 17 (1), 18 (5), 19
(1), 20 (2), 22 (3), 23 (7), 24 (3), 25 (3), 26 (4), 28 (2), 29 (6), 30 (6)
and 31 (5) July 2022; 2 (1), 5 (1), 6 (1), 7 (1), 8 (2), 9 (3) and 12 (3) August 2022. (e)
Dates with exceedances on SO2 (number of exceedances on the
day) were identified on 5 (9) and 14 (4) June 2022; 22 (5) and 23 (4) July
2022. (f)
Dates with exceedances on NH3 (number of exceedances on the
day) were identified on 2 (6), 3 (10), 4 (2), 12 (3), 13 (1), 14 (2), 24 (1),
25 (7), 26 (10), 28 (5), 29 (4) and 30 (4) June 2022; 9 (1), 10 (2), 11 (2),
14 (1), 15 (5), 16 (3), 18 (2), 19 (1), 20 (1), 21 (2), 22 (6), 23 (1), 24
(2), 27 (1), 28 (2), 29 (1) and 31 (1) July 2022; 2 (1), 8 (1), 9 (1), 10 (1)
and 11 (3) August 2022. |
Odour patrol were conducted by the independent odour patrol team of ALS Technichem (HK) Pty Ltd on 6 and 19 July 2022 and 1 and 24 August 2022. According to the EM&A Manual and EP requirements, it is considered an exceedance if the odour intensity recorded by the panellists is Level 2 or above. In July, Level 2 Odour Intensity was recorded in one location during the patrol on 6 July. A subsequent odour patrol conducted on 19 July recorded an Odour Intensity less than 2. No Level 2 Odour Intensity was recorded in August. The results of odour patrol and the investigation report are shown in Annex G and F, respectively.
Effluent discharge was sampled monthly from the outlet chamber of the Effluent Storage Tank as stipulated in the operation phase discharge licence. Discharge from the Petrol Interceptors were sampled bi-monthly since July 2021 as stipulated in the operation phase discharge licence. The results of the discharge samples from the outlet chamber of the Effluent Storage Tank are recorded in Table 4.6 to 4.8. The results of the discharge samples from the Petrol Interceptors are recorded in Table 4.9 to 4.12.
Table 4.6 Results of the Discharge Sample Collected from the Outlet Chamber of the Effluent Storage Tank in June 2022
Parameters |
Discharged Effluent Concentration (mg/L) |
Discharge Limit (mg/L) |
Compliance with Discharge Limit |
Flow Rate (m3/day) (a) |
0 - 332 (e) |
645 |
Yes |
pH (pH units) (b) |
7.10 – 8.32 (e) |
6-10 (c) |
Yes |
Suspended Solids (b) (d) |
140 (d) |
800 |
Yes |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (5 days, 20°) (b) (d) |
37 (d) |
800 |
Yes |
Chemical Oxygen Demand (b)
(d) |
1,080 (d) |
2,000 |
Yes |
Oil & Grease (b) (d) |
<5 (d) |
40 |
Yes |
Total Nitrogen (b) (d) |
118 (d) |
200 |
Yes |
Total Phosphorus (b) (d) |
28.0 (d) |
50 |
Yes |
Surfactants (total) (b) (d) |
1.2 (d) |
25 |
Yes |
Notes: (a)
Parameter not required to be reported in accordance to
Section B2 of the Effluent Discharge Licence under the WPCO. (b)
Parameters required to be reported in accordance to
Section B2 of the Effluent Discharge Licence under the WPCO. (c)
Daily Range. (d)
Effluent sample collected on 1 June 2022. (e)
Data collected daily in the reporting month. |
Table 4.7 Results of the Discharge Sample Collected from the Outlet Chamber of the Effluent Storage Tank in July 2022
Parameters |
Discharged Effluent Concentration (mg/L) |
Discharge Limit (mg/L) |
Compliance with Discharge Limit |
Flow Rate (m3/day) (a) |
8 - 239 (e) |
645 |
Yes |
pH (pH units) (b) |
6.99 – 8.32 (e) |
6-10 (c) |
Yes |
Suspended Solids (b) (d) |
126 (d) |
800 |
Yes |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (5 days, 20°) (b) (d) |
60 (d) |
800 |
Yes |
Chemical Oxygen Demand (b)
(d) |
475 (d) |
2,000 |
Yes |
Oil & Grease (b) (d) |
<5 (d) |
40 |
Yes |
Total Nitrogen (b) (d) |
112 (d) |
200 |
Yes |
Total Phosphorus (b) (d) |
37.5 (d) |
50 |
Yes |
Surfactants (total) (b) (d) |
<1.0 (d) |
25 |
Yes |
Notes: (a)
Parameter not required to be reported in accordance to
Section B2 of the Effluent Discharge Licence under the WPCO. (b)
Parameters required to be reported in accordance to
Section B2 of the Effluent Discharge Licence under the WPCO. (c)
Daily Range. (d)
Effluent sample collected on 8 July 2022. (e)
Data collected daily in the reporting month. |
Table 4.8 Results of the Discharge Sample Collected from the Outlet Chamber of the Effluent Storage Tank in August 2022
Parameters |
Discharged Effluent Concentration (mg/L) |
Discharge Limit (mg/L) |
Compliance with Discharge Limit |
Flow Rate (m3/day) (a) |
80 – 545 (e) |
645 |
Yes |
pH (pH units) (b) |
7.80 – 8.17 (e) |
6-10 (c) |
Yes |
Suspended Solids (b) (d) |
136 (d) |
800 |
Yes |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (5 days, 20°) (b) (d) |
76 (d) |
800 |
Yes |
Chemical Oxygen Demand (b)
(d) |
874 (d) |
2,000 |
Yes |
Oil & Grease (b) (d) |
<5 (d) |
40 |
Yes |
Total Nitrogen (b) (d) |
141 (d) |
200 |
Yes |
Total Phosphorus (b) (d) |
36.1 (d) |
50 |
Yes |
Surfactants (total) (b) (d) |
<1.0
(d) |
25 |
Yes |
Notes: (a)
Parameter not required to be reported in accordance to
Section B2 of the Effluent Discharge Licence under the WPCO. (b)
Parameters required to be reported in accordance to
Section B2 of the Effluent Discharge Licence under the WPCO. (c)
Daily Range. (d)
Effluent sample collected on 18 August 2022. (e)
Data collected daily in the reporting month. |
Table 4.9 Results of the Discharge Sample from the Petrol Interceptor 1 on 15 June 2022
Parameters |
Discharged Effluent Concentration
(mg/L) |
Discharge Limit (mg/L) |
Compliance with Discharge Limit |
Suspended Solids (b) |
10 (a) |
30 |
Yes |
Chemical Oxygen Demand (c) |
12 (a) |
80 |
Yes |
Oil & Grease (c) |
<5 (a) |
20 |
Yes |
Surfactants (total) (b) |
<1.0 (a) |
15 |
Yes |
Notes: (a)
Effluent sample collected on 15 June 2022. (b)
Parameter not required to be reported in accordance to
Section B2 of the Effluent Discharge Licence under the WPCO. (c)
Parameters required to be reported in accordance to
Section B2 of the Effluent Discharge Licence under the WPCO. |
Table 4.10 Results of the Discharge Sample from the Petrol Interceptor 1 on 17 August 2022
Parameters |
Discharged Effluent Concentration
(mg/L) |
Discharge Limit (mg/L) |
Compliance with Discharge Limit |
Suspended Solids (b) |
<2 (a) |
30 |
Yes |
Chemical Oxygen Demand (c) |
<5 (a) |
80 |
Yes |
Oil & Grease (c) |
<5 (a) |
20 |
Yes |
Surfactants (total) (b) |
<1 (a) |
15 |
Yes |
Notes: (a)
Effluent sample collected on 17 August 2022. (b)
Parameter not required to be reported in accordance to
Section B2 of the Effluent Discharge Licence under the WPCO. (c)
Parameters required to be reported in accordance to
Section B2 of the Effluent Discharge Licence under the WPCO. |
Table 4.11 Results of the Discharge Sample from the Petrol Interceptor 2 on 15 June 2022
Parameters |
Discharged Effluent Concentration
(mg/L) |
Discharge Limit (mg/L) |
Compliance with Discharge Limit |
Suspended Solids (b) |
4 (a) |
30 |
Yes |
Chemical Oxygen Demand (c) |
36 (a) |
80 |
Yes |
Oil & Grease (c) |
<5 (a) |
20 |
Yes |
Surfactants (total) (b) |
<1.0 (a) |
15 |
Yes |
Notes: (a)
Effluent sample collected on 15 June 2022. (b)
Parameter not required to be reported in accordance to
Section B2 of the Effluent Discharge Licence under the WPCO. (c)
Parameters required to be reported in accordance to
Section B2 of the Effluent Discharge Licence under the WPCO. |
Table 4.12 Results of the Discharge Sample from the Petrol Interceptor 2 on 1 September 2022
Parameters |
Discharged Effluent Concentration
(mg/L) |
Discharge Limit (mg/L) |
Compliance with Discharge Limit |
Suspended Solids (b) |
6 (a) |
30 |
Yes |
Chemical Oxygen Demand (c) |
36 (a) |
80 |
Yes |
Oil & Grease (c) |
<5 (a) |
20 |
Yes |
Surfactants (total) (b) |
<1.0 (a) |
15 |
Yes |
Notes: (a)
Effluent sample collected on 1 September 2022. (b)
Parameter not required to be reported in accordance to
Section B2 of the Effluent Discharge Licence under the WPCO. (c)
Parameters required to be reported in accordance to
Section B2 of the Effluent Discharge Licence under the WPCO. |
No exceedance of discharge limit was recorded during the reporting period.
Wastes generated from the operation of the Project include chemical waste, wastes generated from pre-treatment process and general refuse ([3]). Reference has been made to the Monthly Summary Waste Flow Table prepared by the Contractor (see Annex D). With reference to the relevant handling records and trip tickets of this Project, the quantities of different types of waste generated from the operation of the Project in the reporting month are summarised in Table 4.13.
Table 4.13 Quantities of Waste Generated from the Operation of the Project
Month / Year |
Chemical Waste |
Waste Generated from |
General Refuse |
||
|
Disposal of at CWTC |
Disposed of at Landfill (a) |
Recycled (b) |
Disposed of at Landfill (a) (c) |
Recycled (d) |
June 2022 |
0 L |
383.41 tonnes |
1.81 tonnes |
2.88 tonnes |
0.00 tonnes |
July 2022 |
0 L |
430.90 tonnes |
6.02 tonnes |
2.76 tonnes |
0.00 tonnes |
August 2022 |
1,000 L (e) |
427.52 tonnes |
0.00 tonnes |
2.65 tonnes |
0.00 tonnes |
Notes: (a) Waste generated
from pre-treatment process and general refuse other than chemical waste and
recyclables were disposed of at NENT landfill by sub-contractors. (b) Among waste
generated from pre-treatment process, 6.60 tonne of metals, 1.23 tonne of
papers/ cardboard packing and 0.00 tonne of plastics were sent to recyclers
for recycling during the reporting period. (c) It
was assumed that four 240-litre bins filled with 80% of general refuse were
collected at each collection. The general refuse density was assumed to
be around 0.15 kg/L. (d) Among
general refuse, 0.00 tonnes of metals, 0.00 tonnes of papers/ cardboard
packing and 0 tonnes of plastics were sent to recyclers for recycling during
the reporting period. (e) 1,000 L of
spent lube oil were collected in August 2022. |
The monthly inspections of the operation phase of the Project covered the operation phase environmental site inspections. The inspections checked the implementation of the recommended mitigation measures for air quality, landscape and visual, water quality, waste (land contamination) and hazard-to-life stated in the Implementation Schedule (see Annex C).
Follow-up actions resulting from the site inspections were generally taken as reported by the Contractor. The Contractor has implemented environmental mitigation measures recommended in the approved EIA Report and EM&A Manual.
June 2022
The monthly inspection of the operation phase of the Project on 17 June 2022 covered the operation phase environmental site audit. Joint site inspections was conducted by representatives of EPD, the Contractor, IEC and the MT on 17 June 2022 as required for the operation of the Project.
July 2022
The monthly inspection of the operation phase of the Project on 29 July 2022 covered the operation phase environmental site audit. Joint site inspections was conducted by representatives of the Contractor, IEC and the MT on 29 July 2022 as required for the operation of the Project.
August 2022
The monthly inspection of the operation phase of the Project on 26 August 2022 covered the operation phase environmental site audit. Joint site inspections was conducted by representatives of the Contractor, IEC and the MT on 26 August 2022 as required for the operation of the Project.
It was confirmed that the necessary landscape and visual mitigation measures during the operation phase as summarised in Annex C were generally implemented by the Contractor. No non-compliance in relation to the landscape and visual mitigation measures was identified during the site audits in this reporting period and therefore no further actions are required. The ET/MT will keep track of the EM&A programme to check compliance with environmental requirements and the proper implementation of all necessary mitigation measures.
June 2022
Monthly inspection of the landscape and visual mitigation measures for the operation phase of the Project was performed on 17 June 2022.
July 2022
Monthly inspection of the landscape and visual mitigation measures for the operation phase of the Project was performed on 29 July 2022.
August 2022
Monthly inspection of the landscape and visual mitigation measures for the operation phase of the Project was performed on 26 August 2022.
June 2022
Non-compliance of emission limits of NOx and SO2 from the CHPs and CO, NOx, SO2 and NH3 from ASP were recorded during the reporting period.
The Contractor has reviewed the organic waste treatment processes (i.e. waste reception, waste pre treatment, anaerobic digesters, and composting processes) and found that they were operated normally during the reporting period. The Contractor has investigated the CHPs, the de-sulphurisation system and the ASP, the potential causes for the exceedance were identified.
The investigation reports of the above exceedance are presented in Annex F.
July 2022
Non-compliance of emission limits of NOx and SO2 from the CHPs and NOx, SO2 and NH3 from ASP were recorded during the reporting period.
The Contractor has reviewed the organic waste treatment processes (i.e. waste reception, waste pre-treatment, anaerobic digesters, and composting processes) and found that they were operated normally during the reporting period. The Contractor has investigated the de-sulphurisation system, CHPs and the ASP, the potential causes for the exceedance were identified. Odour Intensity of 2 was recorded in one location during the reporting period. The Contractor has identified the mixing of scents of garbage and deodorising agent used for the SBT cleaning undertaken during the odour patrol as the source of the odour.
The investigation reports of the above exceedance are presented in Annex F.
August 2022
Non-compliance of emission limits of SO2 and NOx from the CHPs, and NOx and NH3 from ASP were recorded during the reporting period.
The Contractor has reviewed the organic waste treatment processes (i.e. waste reception, waste pre-treatment, anaerobic digesters, and composting processes) and found that they were operated normally during the reporting period. The Contractor has investigated the de-sulphurisation system, CHPs and the ASP, the potential causes for the exceedance were identified.
The investigation reports of the above exceedance are presented in Annex F.
Activities to be undertaken for the coming reporting period are:
· Operation of the Project;
· CHP 2 overhaul; and
·
Final adjustments for
the calibration of analyzers of the CEMS.
This EM&A Report presents the EM&A programme undertaken during the reporting period from 1 June 2022 to 31 August 2022 in accordance with EM&A Manual (Version F) and requirements of EP (FEP-01/395/2010/C).
For the operation phase, exceedances of the emission limits for stack monitoring (including CAPCS, CHP and ASP stacks) were recorded under normal operating conditions during the reporting period (see Table 8.1).
Table 8.1 Exceedances for Stack Emissions
Stack |
Exceedances During the Reporting Period |
Centralised Air Pollution Control Unit (CAPCS) |
· Nil |
Cogeneration Unit (CHP) 1 |
· Exceeded
emission limit of NOx on 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 June 2022; 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30
and 31 July 2022; 1, 2, 3, 4 and 12 August 2022. · Exceeded
emission limit of SO2 on 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 16 and
22 June 2022; 18, 19, 22 and 23 July 2022. |
Cogeneration Unit (CHP) 2 |
· Exceeded
emission limit of NOx on 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 June 2022;
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28 and 29
July 2022; 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 August 2022. · Exceeded
emission limit of SO2 on 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 30 June 2022; 10 July
2022. |
Cogeneration Unit (CHP) 3 |
· Exceeded
emission limit of NOx on 1, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21 and 27 June 2022;
2, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31
July 2022; 1, 2, 4, 5, 10 and 11 August 2022. · Exceeded
emission limit of SO2 on 1, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 27 and 28 June
2022; 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30 and 31
July 2022; 4 and 11 August 2022. |
Ammonia Stripping Plant (ASP) |
· Exceeded
emission limit of CO on 3 June 2022. · Exceeded
emission limit of NOx on 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 16, 29 and 30
June 2022; 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23,
24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30 and 31 July 2022; 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12 August 2022. · Exceeded
emission limit of SO2 on 5 and 14 June 2022; 22 and 23 July 2022. · Exceeded
emission limit of NH3 on 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 14, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29
and 30 June 2022; 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28,
29 and 31 July 2022; 2, 8, 9, 10 and 11 August 2022. |
In June 2022, the exceedances of SO2 from the CHPs occurred due to tripping of the de-sulphurisation system caused by residual sulphur from the exhaust heat exchangers. The exceedances of NOx from the CHPs occurred due to system instability caused by prolonged usage of the CHPs. The exceedance of CO, NOx, SO2 and NH3 from ASP occurred due to system instability caused by issues in the ASP column and heat exchanger.
In July 2022, the exceedances of NOx and SO2 from the CHPs and NOx, SO2 and NH3 from ASP were recorded during the reporting period. Non-compliance of emission limits of SO2 from the CHPs occurred due to tripping of the de-sulphurisation system caused by residual sulphur from the exhaust heat exchangers. The exceedances of NOx from the CHPs occurred due to system instability caused by prolonged usage of the CHPs. The exceedance of NOx, SO2 and NH3 from ASP occurred due to system instability caused by issues in the ASP column and heat exchanger.
Odour Intensity of 2 was recorded in one location during an odour patrol on 6 July 2022. The Contractor has identified the mixing of the scents of garbage and de-odorising agent used for the SBT cleaning undertaken during the odour patrol as the source of the odour.
In August, four (4) point calibration was conducted for the CEMS to calibrate the system after the replacement of the IR Cube. CHP 2 emissions continue to be poor as the overhaul of the unit is expected to be completed in September 2022. The other non-compliance may be due to the calibration works of the CEMS.
The Contractor arranged overhaul of CHP 2 in the next reporting period. The Contractor has also replaced malfunctioned parts (desulphurisation system, columns of the ASP), cleaning for various parts (i.e. stripping column and packaging of the ASP), and carried out fine-tuning of equipment of the ASP, the investigation on the underlying reasons of exceedances in CHP and ASP and the continuous seeking of better and more feedstock to increase biogas loading and testing at ASP to optimise combustion efficiency and overall performance.
No non-compliance to the effluent discharge limit was recorded during this reporting period.
The environmental control /mitigation measures related to air quality, water quality, waste (including land contamination prevention), hazard-to-life and landscape and visual recommended in the approved EIA Report and the EM&A Manual were properly implemented by the Contractor during the reporting period.
Monthly landscape and visual monitoring were conducted in the reporting period. The necessary landscape and visual mitigation measures recommended in the approved EIA Report were generally implemented by the Contractor.
No complaint/summon/prosecution was received.
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As some of the minor items are yet to be closed out in March
2019, the construction phase EM&A programme and Operation Phase EM&A
programme were undertaking in parallel in March 2019.