Noise levels near project sites within standard limits, says BPCL
The Hindu
Kerala State Pollution Control Board found that the noise level exceeded permissible limits during night hours
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)-Kochi Refinery has stated that the overall noise levels in and around its projects are well within the standard limits.
“Good sound engineering practices have been incorporated in the design to limit noise level at the refinery boundary. Equipment selection has been done taking into consideration restricting noise levels to acceptable limits,” said George Thomas, General Manager (PR and Admin), in a communication.
The sound monitoring conducted by the Kerala State Pollution Control Board (PCB) in 10 residential areas close to the company based on a directive by the Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal had found that the noise level exceeded the permissible limits during night hours.