PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR SCOPING (PDS)

1. BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION

Project Name LPG REFILLING STATION

Project Type Heavy Industrial Area
Location Purok 1A, Barangay San Isidro,
Bunawan District, Davao City
Geographic Coordinates 7
125
Project Proponent NEWLINE DAVAO GAS CORP.
Business Address Purok 1A, Barangay San Isidro,
Bunawan District, Davao City
Contact Person Daniel Robles Jr.
Manager
Contact No. 0998 545 3013
Consultant/ EIS Preparer Orville Duelas
Address Blk 21, Lot 2, ACM Subd. Sanja Mayor,
Tanza, Cavite
Contact No. 0939 938 1809
Total Land Area 5,016 square meters
Gross Development Area 5,016 square meters
Total Floor Area N/A
Project Status Proposed
Project Capacity 105.37 Metric Tons
Project Category/Group Non-ECP / Group 1.3.4
Manpower Requirements 30
Project Cost PhP 25M
 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Project Location and Area
Maps of Project Site
The proposed project site is located at Purok 1A, Barangay San Isidro, Bunawan
District, Davao City. The Vicinity Map showing the barangay/municipal boundaries is
attached as Figure 1 while the Location Map showing the provincial and regional
boundaries is attached as Figure2.
Figure 1 Vicinity Map

Figure 2 Location Map

Geographic Coordinates
The precise location of project area is centered at the Geo-graphic Coordinates: 7
North Latitude and 125 East Longitude as indicated in the Google Earth GPS
Reader Map attached as Figure 3.

Figure 3 Geographic Coordinates Map

2.2 Project Rationale

The project proponent intends to construct and operate a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
refilling station to supply part of the big demands for LPG in the Davao area. Liquefied
Petroleum Gas is commonly used as cooking fuel, for heating appliances and for motor
vehicles. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is available locally as a combination of liquid
propane and butane gases which is produced by the local or foreign oil refineries.

There is obviously a need for this type of project since LPG is now becoming the preferred
fuel in the country for economic reasons and convenience to customers.

2.3 Project Alternatives

Criteria
The primary criteria considered for the site selection was the availability of the land area
to implement the LPG refilling station project. Another important criterion is the
accessibility of the project site to target areas for the prospective customers in the Davao
area as well as other parts of the country. The project site must also be within a heavy
industrial zone to conform to zoning regulations. And last, but not the least, the project
must be acceptable to the local residents and officials in the barangay.

The Preferred Option

The selected project site was preferred since it meets all the criteria required by the
project proponent for an LPG refilling station project. The land area was readily available
since the project proponent already owns the lot property purchased from the former
registered lot owners. The site in Davao is easily accessible to the nearby areas in the
Davao and Tagum area. The project site is also loc

project was found acceptable to the barangay residents and officials due to its beneficial
social and economic benefits to the community.

Summary of Comparative Environmental Impacts

No other alternative site was actively considered for the LPG refilling station project so that
no comparative environmental impacts could be presented.
2.4 Project Components
Major Components
The LPG refilling station shall consist of the following:
1. Two (2) units 30 and 18 tons. Capacity Storage Tank
2. One (1) unit Pumphouse
a. 2 LPG Pumps (7.5 Hp)
b. 1 LPG Compressor (10Hp)
3. One (1) unit Refilling nozzles
4. Six (6) units LPG Filling Scales
5. One (1) unit Water Reservoir
6. One (1) unit Office
7. One (1) unit Motor-pool and Painting Area
8. One (1) unit Guardhouse
9. One (1) unit standby power generating set (30 kVa)

Other Support Facilities

The power supply requirements will be provided by the Local Electric Cooperative while a
standby diesel engine-generator set will be provided in case of power failures. The LPG
refilling station will also be provided with a deep well to supply the water requirements.

Pollution Control Devices and Corresponding Facilities

The LPG refilling station will be provided with the necessary air pollution control devices
for the various refilling equipment. The project proponent will also operate a standby
diesel-engine/generator set which is a minor potential source of air pollution that would not
require any air pollution control device.

The station will be provided with a centralized wastewater treatment plant for the various
refilling effluents. All domestic wastewaters discharged from the various refilling activities
will be treated in three (3) chamber septic tanks.
 Project Size
Total Project Area
The proposed project shall cover a land area of FIVE THOUSAND SIXTEEN (5,016)
SQUARE METERS (0.5 hectare) which i
is attached as

Annual Production Rate

The LPG refilling station will be provided with two (2) Storage Tanks each with a capacity
of FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND (48,000) GALLONS which is equivalent to:
= 48,000 gal. x 0.003785 cu. m./gal.
= 181.68 cu. m. x 1,000 liters/cu.m.
= 181,680 liters x 0.58 kg. / liter
= 105,374.4 kg. / 1,000 kg./ton
Total = 105.37 ton at any given time

Development Plan, Description of Project Phases and Corresponding Timeframes

Production Process
The refilling station is actually not a processing or manufacturing but is largely for the
storage of the LPG prior to transfer to smaller cylinders. For lack of proper term, the
storage facilities are called refilling station.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is available locally as a combination of liquid propane and
butane gases which is produced by the local or foreign oil refineries. LPG in bulk is
delivered by tank trailers and pumped to the horizontal, bullet-shaped storage tanks. LPG
is kept under pressure by means of compressors with propane having a compression rate
of 94 MJ/cu. m. and butane at 121 MJ/cu. m.

By means of a Corker pump which is equipped with multi-pass differential valve, LPG is
filled into cylinders at the filling rows. The LPG cylinders will come in three (3) standard
sizes, 11.0, 22.0 and 50 kilograms. After the desired weight is attained, the fillers are
uncoupled and the filled cylinders are stored ready for delivery.
 Power Generation & Water Supply System
The project proponent shall obtain its power requirements from the local electric
cooperative. The LPG refilling station project will also be provided with a standby diesel-
engine generator set to supply any electrical requirements in case of power failure. The
water requirement needs for the LPG refilling station project will be provided with a deep-
well and water storage tank.

Waste Management Systems

The waste management consists primarily of proper collection and disposal of solid wastes
specifically wastes to be generated by the LPG refilling station project activities.
Recyclable items such as paper, glass, cartons, aluminum cans, etc. shall be collected
and sold to junk dealers. Non-recyclable waste materials shall be also be properly

waste treaters.

Pre-Construction Phase
The pre-construction activities which consist essentially of the planning aspects of the
project have been virtually completed. These include the preparation of the financial
feasibility studies, master development plans, detailed engineering specifications, budget
estimates, project timetable, etc.

This period also includes the obtainment of the various clearances/ permits from the
DENR, HLURB, LGUs and other government agencies. These are presently in progress.

Construction Phase
The site development and construction phase shall start the physical implementation of
the project. The major activities to be undertaken during this period are the following:
The various construction activities shall be implemented using the following
guidelines/specifications:

Construction Materials
The construction materials to be used in the project shall be strictly in accordance with the
codes, standards and specifications acceptable in the Philippines such as those set by the
American Institute on Steel Construction (AISC), American Concrete Institute (ACI),
American Welding Society (AWS) and the American Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM). Some of the materials to be utilized are cement, sand and gravel, aggregates,
steel bars, lumber, welding rods, etc. These are all available locally and shall be
purchased from the most convenient sources.
Construction Equipment
At one stage or another of the construction activities, the project proponent or its
contractors may utilize the following commonly used construction equipment:

Compactor
Concrete Mixer
Concrete Pump
Crane
Front Loader
Generator
Grader
Jackhammer
Paver
Pile Driver
 Pump
Tractor
Bulldozer
Truck
Vibrator

Construction Facilities
The proposed site will be provided with temporary structures which will be needed during
the construction period. These include the following:

Staff Field Office

Storage Bodega
Electrical and Mechanical Room
Workers Quarters
Water and Electrical Supply
Portable Toilet
Construction Methods
The project contractors shall be required to strictly follow the design and specifications as
prepared by the project p
various provisions of the Building Code of the Philippines (P.D. 1096). The various
infrastructures have been designed with due considerations to the estimated loading,
bending, deflection and earthquake occurrence to ensure its soundness and safety.

The contractors shall likewise be required to enforce all safety measures to prevent /
minimize accidents and injuries to the construction workers. These include the compulsory
wearing of hard hats, goggles, gloves and the general observance of safe construction
practices.

The waste generated during construction is provided with the portalet and will be treated
by the DENR accredited treater.