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Angola LNG Project ESHIA Disclosure Report Executive Summary
2006
ESHIA Disclosure Report
Environmental, Socioeconomic and Health Impact Assessment: Disclosure Report

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Executive Summary
Need for the Angola LNG Project
The decision of the Angolan Government to enact a policy to eliminate all flaring by the end of 2006, coupled with the commitments of the Project Participants to certain environmental and social responsibilities and responsible custodianship of hydrocarbon resources, resulted in the need for a solution for the management of gas from oil and gas production offshore Angola. In response to the policy to eliminate flaring and project participant commitments, a series of proposals for solutions for the management of gas were submitted to Sociedade Nacional de Combustiveis de Angola Empresa Publica (Sonangol (1)) by the oil and gas operators in 1997. The proposal from Texaco (now Chevron) promoting Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) was selected as the preferred solution; subsequently Angola LNG was established. Following a joint feasibility study, Sonangol and Chevron extended an invitation to the operators of the gas supplying blocks offshore Angola to join the Project. A Participation Agreement was executed in March, 2002 whereby BP Exploration (Angola) Limited, Esso Angola Gas Company Limited and Total LNG Angola with respective shareholdings of 13.6 percent became additional co-venturers. Chevron and Sonangol are the Projects Co-Leaders with shareholdings of 36.4 percent and 22.8 percent respectively. The Government of Angola and Sonangol consider the Angola LNG Project to be of national importance and the cornerstone of its plan to
(1) The state oil company of Angola. (2) Associated gas (AG) is gas produced as a secondary product with crude oil. Non-associated gas (NAG) is gas produced directly from gas bearing reservoirs.
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exploit and develop the countrys national gas resources and reduce gas flaring.
Development of the Angola LNG Project

The selected Project concept will initially involve the collection of associated gas (2) from offshore Angola oil production facilities and transportation of this gas to onshore gas treatment and LNG process facilities. The LNG process facilities will then convert the gas into a liquid and store it, prior to export via tankers. The Angola LNG Project has undertaken conceptual engineering design and implemented a rigorous preliminary evaluation program in order to identify the preferred project alternative and site location. In assessing alternatives, a number of factors were considered including environmental, socioeconomic, health and safety, operability, security, cost, schedule, potential to promote economic growth and stakeholder views.
The conclusion of the site selection work was that the Project should be located on partially reclaimed land on the north shore of Kwanda Island, in the Soyo Municipality of Zaire Province. Sonangol is the owner of all associated and non-associated gas for development purposes under Angolan law and will provide these resources to the Project. In this regard, approximately 900 million cubic feet per day of associated and non-associated gas from Blocks 0, 1, 2, 14, 15, 17 and 18 will be collected and transported from offshore production facilities to the LNG plant. The plant will produce Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as well as Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and condensates. The plant will initially have one train of five million tonnes per year of LNG production capacity. LNG will be delivered to regasification facilities in the US and the gas into the US market and possibly other Atlantic Basin markets.
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Project Location
Angola LNG is in the process of undertaking a program of environmental and socioeconomic studies. These include consultation and disclosure as part of an ESHIA (Environmental, Socioeconomic, and Health Impact Assessment) for the construction and operation of the Angola LNG Project. The ESHIA is part of an ongoing process to develop the overall Environmental, Socioeconomic, and Health Management Plan (ESHMP) for the construction and operation of the proposed Project.
Offshore Gas Gathering Associated with the Angola LNG Project
The Project Location
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The Project Setting

Defining the Area of Influence of the Project
Although the scale of the Project is such that it has the potential to have an influence at the national and international level (e.g. in terms of employment, procurement, revenue payments, etc), the vast majority of the impacts both positive and negative - will be received by the communities and environment in the immediate vicinity of the project activities. Accordingly, the ESHIA focuses on the nearshore, estuarine and terrestrial areas around the Kwanda Island and the town of Soyo and the Zimbi Area (1). To the east the land is generally lower-lying (<3-5 m) and interspersed with numerous creeks and channels. Mangroves are the dominant vegetation. Isolated areas of higher-lying ground are located within the mangroves, characterized by palm savanna habitat.
The Coastal Zone

The Atlantic coastal fringe of the Sereia Peninsula comprises a steep sandy beach backed by a low sandstone cliff. The eastward migration of the beach is evident particularly near Ponta do Padro. The coastal cliff gives way northwards to a low sand ridge immediately behind which the land slopes down to the mangrove creeks associated with the Baa do Diogo Co. Further south, as the main plateau rises, the height of the coastal cliff increases correspondingly.
The Congo Estuary

The Congo River is the second largest river in the world with an average discharge of 45,000 cubic meters per second. Despite this, the physical configuration of its lower reaches gives it, unusually, an estuarine character. This is predominantly due to the presence of the Sereia Peninsula, that shelters the Baa do Diogo Co from the sea. The Baa do Diogo Co is a relatively shallow bay on the southern bank of the Congo River, generally less than 5 m deep. A network of channels and creeks communicate with the bay, the main ones being the Pululu Channel, the Moita Seca Channel and the Soyo Channel. This system is largely afforested with mangroves.
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The Natural Environment Kwanda Island

Kwanda Island is located near the mouth of the Congo River in the far Northwest of Angola. The river separates Angola from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The island measures approximately 725 ha, much of which is occupied by Kwanda Base, an offshore industry support base. Soyo town lies immediately south of the island and is the largest town in Zaire Province, with a population of around 55,000.
The sandstone cliff and steep sandy beach extends southward to the Zimbi Area. The Zimbi Resource Area comprises a 3,200 ha rectangle 7-11 km offshore Tomboco Municipality, which is approximately 60 120 km south of Soyo. The offshore environment within the Zimbi Resource Area comprises relatively homogenous submerged sand banks.
Terrestrial Habitats and Land Use

The plateau to the south of Kwanda Island rises gradually from a height of approximately 5-10 m directly southwest to over 50 m at the coast due south. Much of this is scrubland or under cultivation, with isolated areas of mangrove along creeks and a single small remnant of Atlantic forest.
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(1) The Zimbi Area is included as this encompasses the area of proposed marine sand extraction and associated local fishing communities. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (2) The Zimbi Area encompasses the "Zimbi Resource Area" which is the offshore location from which sand will be extracted, as well as the adjacent coastal strip with associated communities.
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The Project Setting

The Human Environment National Context
The formal ceasefire agreement signed between the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) and the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) in April 2002 marked the beginning of Angolas economic and social recovery after almost 30 years of civil war. The civil war resulted in the displacement of approximately one-third of the countrys population, the destabilization of its economy and the destruction of much of its physical and social infrastructure.
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Although the civil war severely affected the productivity and performance of the Angolan economy, economic performance has been improving recently as a result of greater stability. Angola is currently the fastest growing economy in Africa, principally due to the oil sector. Unemployment nonetheless remains high, estimated at 67 percent of the total working population(1) . Additionally, Angola is ranked 160 out of 177 countries on the 2005 UN Human Development Index, a worldwide measure of national well-being.
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Local Context
The population of Zaire Province is estimated at just over 360,000 inhabitants. Thirty three percent of inhabitants originate from neighboring provinces and countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) (1). In 2005, the Zaire provincial government noted that Soyo Municipality had approximately 109,000 inhabitants, the highest population density per km2 for Zaire Province (another estimate puts this even higher at over 122,500 (2)). Differing figures are provided for the population of the Soyo Commune, but approximately 89,000 (3) people inhabit the 36 communities included in the Soyo Study Area in 11,500 households. The most populated area is Soyo town with 68 percent of the Soyo Study Area population. The oil industry dominates the economy of Zaire Province, which has significant oil reserves and is the second most important province in terms of oil resources. Most oil activity in Zaire Province is centered in the Soyo Commune (focusing on Kwanda Base and Totals on-shore facilities near Quinfuquena). The oil industry is an important local employer in the commune and has had a highly localized impact on the economy of Soyo. Besides oil, the principal areas of economic activity are subsistence agriculture, animal husbandry and artisanal fishing.
For the purpose of the ESHIA, the 36 communities in the Soyo Study Area were divided into:
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fishing communities; fenceline communities (on Kwanda Island); agriculture and fishing communities (4); and Soyo Town communities.
These communities (locally referred to as aldeias), with the exception of the fishing communities, were originally located in rural areas. However, they were relocated by the Portuguese and subsequently by the Angolan Government to areas along the main asphalted road (running east/west across Kwanda Island and then north/ south through the Soyo Commune) to ensure better control and protection of the population. Temporary huts exist in more rural areas of the Soyo Commune, and these are used by descendants of the original resettled inhabitants and other community members as a base for carrying out agriculture and other livelihood activities such as fishing and wood collection. Soyo Municipality, and particularly Soyo town, has better infrastructure and services than elsewhere in the province. This is largely because the presence of oil developments has attracted government investment and companies themselves have contributed to infrastructural improvement. Soyo is also well served by sea and air transport. Asphalted roads in the municipality are limited to a 15 kilometer road running from Kwanda Base, through Soyo town, south to Pangala community.
As a result of poor living conditions and nutrition, low awareness of the causes, prevention and treatment of disease among other factors, Soyo has high levels of infectious diseases including HIV-AIDS, other sexually transmitted diseases, malaria, tuberculosis, hepatitis and African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness). Although the health services in Soyo Commune are better than those found in other communes in the municipality, they remain insufficient to meet demand and lack supplies, medicine and trained staff.
Fifteen communities in the Zimbi Area have been identified that fish in the Zimbi Resource Area (5). These communities, which are within Tomboco Municipality, consist of semi-permanent dwellings with minimal facilities and have population sizes that range between 273 and 804 permanent residents. These communities are grouped into five loose social and political groups that are sometimes represented by a Regidor, although this is not the rule. One of the communities identified during scoping, Mangue Grande, is located on the Soyo-Tomboco Municipality border and is a trading town with a higher level of infrastructure and facilities. Households in Mangue Grande who fish use an area to the north of the Zimbi Resource Area.
(1) Development Workshop and Terra, 2005 (2) Ibid. (3) No exact figures are available and this is based on an assumption that the 11,592 households identified in the field have on average 7.7 inhabitants (4) Communities that depend predominantly on fishing, but have households who also undertake fishing (5) Pers Comm, Dr Kumbi (IPA), Pesnorte and the Soyo Administrator.
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The Project Setting

Key Sensitivities Overview
Key sensitivities have been identified and are a particular focus of attention in the assessment of impacts. There is a significant degree of interaction between the sensitive features of the Soyo Study Area. The interaction is due to the nature of the region; i.e. many of the environmental features derive from the fact that it is an estuarine environment. This influences the physical environment, its habitats and the livelihoods of local people.
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subsistence. Food shortages have been reported in the Soyo Area.

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Spatial Sensitivities
Key following spatial sensitivities were identified and are identified in the map below.
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Sensitive habitats. Other than widely distributed sensitive mangrove habitats, there is a single area of Atlantic forest remnant that is of biodiversity importance. This represents the last tract of this habitat type in the region. Nesting turtles. Turtles, in particular the olive ridley and possibly the green turtle, are known to nest along the coast from Ponta do Padro possibly as far south as the Zimbi Area and beyond. Human settlements. The Project area has relatively high density population distribution particularly in Soyo Town and Kwanda Island. Agricultural areas. The majority of households, particularly poorer households, are at least in part dependent on agricultural activities for income and
Fishing locations and access routes. Thirteen fishing communities depend on fishing in the Soyo Study Area as a source of income and subsistence when they are unable to fish at sea (due to lack of access to a boat with a motor, weather etc). Other communities in the Soyo Study Area include households where fish as one of a number of sources of subsistence and income. Most of the coastal communities in the Zimbi Area depend on fishing. Fishermen in the Zimbi Area fish over an extensive range, up to 40 km offshore. Cultural Sites. The study area is rich in cultural sites which are highly important to the local people. Cemeteries are also important as the resting place of ancestors that are highly revered in Basolongo society. Key Social Services. Key social services such as hospitals, schools and emergency facilities will be particularly sensitive to noise, traffic and other impacts that may be caused by project activities.
Traffic Hotspots. Accident rates in the study area are high, particularly given the relatively low traffic volumes on the roads. Nine traffic hotspots have been identified, which are particularly prone to congestion and accidents.
Example of Tall Mangrove Habitat Near Kwanda Island
Temporal Sensitivities
No significant socio-cultural or socioeconomic temporal sensitivities have been identified. Environmental temporal sensitivities appear to be limited to:
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the seasonal use of Atlantic beaches by nesting turtles; and the seasonal migration of humpback whales with calves through the Zimbi Resource Area.
While fisheries vary seasonally in terms of catch and species, it is assumed they are equally sensitive to disturbance year round.
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Vulnerable Groups
Vulnerable groups are defined by the World Bank as those that are excluded or weak and liable to serious hardship and poverty because they are unable to take advantage of opportunities or have limited defenses if shocks occur.
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Youth is locally considered the most vulnerable group in the Soyo Area, as a result of high unemployment. Local youth share a general perception that Soyo residents are not being treated fairly and that oil from Soyo is used for the development of other areas, with little tangible benefit for local people. Other vulnerable socioeconomic groups include single mothers, poor households, the disabled, young women, residents suffering from illnesses that could be exacerbated by the Project (e.g. asthma), and the elderly or children who have less immuity to diseases.
Spatial Sensitivities Map
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The Angola Project ESHIA

Purpose of the ESHIA
The intent of the Angola LNG Project is to conduct the program of studies, consultation and disclosure that comprise the ESHIA to be consistent with World Bank Guidelines and appropriate international industry guidelines, while meeting the Angolan legislative requirements for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
The ESHIA will:
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provide input to the Angola LNG Project team and design engineers to ensure an optimized design that reduces environmental, socioeconomic and health impacts as far as practicable; identify and aim to enhance, positive impacts and opportunities arising from development of the project; be thoroughly integrated, meaning that impacts and related mitigation measures for environmental, socioeconomic, and health aspects are coordinated; incorporate stakeholder input as the studies are developed and executed; and communicate successfully at key points with a wide range of stakeholders.
The key stages in the ESHIA process are shown in the figure above.
Because the project design is evolving, an addendum report will be issued once the design concept is finalized. The ESHIA Addendum will provide additional specific information on design, mitigation and monitoring that is not available at this stage in the ESHIA process. It also affords an opportunity for stakeholder feedback generated by disclosure of the present report to be incorporated.
construction and operation of the Angola LNG Project facilities as well as temporary facilities associated with the construction phase; and installation and operation of feed gas pipelines from the 20 m isobath to the LNG plant, including the landfall and beach crossing.
Scope of the ESHIA

It is important to note that this report does not represent the culmination of the ESHIA process; rather it documents the results of the ESHIA process to date and sets out future actions. This ESHIA report assesses the environmental, socioeconomic and community health impacts of the following aspects of the Angola LNG Project:
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Decommissioning is not addressed in detail as plans will be drawn up at a later date to allow for changes in the project context as well as advances in technology in the intervening period. Concepts for such items as housing facilities for the construction and operational phases and possible dedicated road and bridge from the housing facilities to Kwanda Base are under development and thus not included in the scope of this ESHIA. It is envisaged that additional ESHIAs will be undertaken and presented to Angolan authorities for any such works.
The Angolan EIA Regulations and the World Bank Policies require that EIA be undertaken on behalf of the Project sponsor by a suitably qualified independent organization. Angola LNG has therefore contracted Environmental Resources Management (www.erm.com), an independent international consultancy firm, to undertake the ESHIA on its behalf.
site preparation works (i.e. construction dredging and land reclamation);
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Overview of the Angola LNG Project

Project Schedule
The overall design life for the onshore LNG facilities is 20 years. The current estimated duration of the design, construction and commissioning of the Angola LNG Project is approximately 42 months based on a scheduled initial start-up for the Angola LNG Project facilities in mid 2010. The first phase of the construction program will be the site preparatory works; essentially comprising dredging of the channel and turning basin, land reclamation and infrastructure improvements. These works are scheduled to commence in late 2006 for a period of approximately 18 months. The construction and commissioning of the offshore gas collection pipeline system will be phased over several years. The first phase will be completed to ensure an available gas supply for the initial start-up of the LNG plant in 2010.
Process Overview
The process of conversion of gas to a liquid, referred to as cryogenic liquefaction, involves treatment of the gas followed by a refrigeration process entailing alternate pressurization, cooling and decompression of the refrigerant medium, and use of the refrigerant medium in heat exchangers in order to reduce the temperature of the gas to a point at which it condenses to form a liquid. The plant will produce Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as well as
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and condensates. The plant will initially have one train of five million tonnes per year of LNG production capacity. LNG will be delivered to regasification facilities in the US and the gas into the US market and possibly other Atlantic Basin markets. In addition, a supply of natural gas will be made available from the processing plant for use within Angola as determined by Sonangol and the Government of Angola.
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Project Footprint
The land allocation for the facility is approximately 320 ha (including up to 97.5 ha of reclaimed land), 77 ha of which lies inside the boundary of Kwanda Base. This comprises the plant site, supplemental construction laydown areas, buffer zones, infrastructure dock, and heavy haul road. Areas of water to the north, east and west of the plant total an additional approximate 340 ha and include the marine facility pier, flare, ship berths and turning basin. The proposed Angola LNG development will comprise the following key components:
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An offshore gas gathering pipeline system will collect dense-phase gaseous hydrocarbons from several offshore fields and bring it ashore at a point on the Angolan coast near the proposed LNG facilities (1). A cross-country pipeline corridor will run from the Atlantic coast to the LNG plant on Kwanda Island. The pipeline landfall will be to the south of the man-made canal, with the route running approximately northeast to the LNG facilities. The pipeline will be buried for its entire length at a depth consistent with safety requirements. The route makes a number of deviations to avoid settlements and sites of environmental and cultural importance. Production will be achieved using a single process train that treats, processes and liquefies the received natural gas. The proposed onshore LNG plant will include inlet facilities and
Aerial View of Kwanda Island Showing Proposed Angola LNG Components
slug catcher, condensate separation and stabilization, acid gas removal, dehydration, mercury removal, liquefaction, LPG recovery and fractionation, product storage facilities, utilities, flare system and support facilities.
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A marine operating base (MOB) will be located immediately adjacent to the plant site. This dock will serve as a tug boat, pilot boat, and general support vessel operating base during normal LNG Plant operations. An infrastructure/construction dock will be located to the west of the plant site, immediately adjacent to and north of the existing commercial jetty at Kwanda Base. An upgraded heavy haul road will connect the infrastructure dock with the LNG plant site. Its initial use will be as the Onshore Facilities EPC (2) contractors construction dock. After completion of construction, it is planned that this dock facility and road will be made available for use by other commercial and industrial enterprises in the Soyo Area to accommodate future industrial development.
The marine terminal will comprise two dedicated marine berths, one for LNG only, and one for LPG and condensate. These berths will be located on the north side of the LNG facilities on the plant site. The marine terminal will be served by an approach channel approximately 14 m deep and 250 m wide, constructed by widening and deepening the existing shipping channel from Ponta do Padro to Kwanda Island and the dredging of a new dedicated turning basin.
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(1) It is noted that separate Environmental Impact Assessments are being undertaken by the individual block operators on the construction of the offshore gas gathering works and are therefore not considered in detail in this ESHIA. The ESHIA considers the pipeline from the 20 m isobath to the plant. (2) Engineering, procurement, and construction.
Additionally, construction worker housing is anticipated to be built as permanent style accommodations located south-west of Soyo. After construction is completed the housing accommodations will be evaluated for use by the community. The location of the permanent supporting facilities such as offices, residential housing for operational workers and associated service infrastructure has not yet been determined. These facilities are in conceptual development and thus not within the scope of this ESHIA.
Land Preparation
Following the clearance of vegetation and UXO, the site will be filled with additional material and leveled to achieve the required height and stability to allow the EPC contractor to commence construction. This will also involve construction of the heavy-haul road. The road will be approximately 2.3 km long and 12-16 m wide. It is currently anticipated that existing accommodation at Kwanda Base will be utilized to support the proposed site preparation activities. However, some additional residential units may need to be constructed to fully support these activities. Kwanda Lda., the management company that operates the base, has existing infrastructure in place, which will facilitate the support required for these operations.
Site Preparation Overview

The site preparation works encompass the following.
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Site clearing, grubbing, and grading activities of existing land areas, including clearance of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and installation of temporary security fencing and lighting. Vegetation and UXO clearance have already been approved by the Angolan authorities and are not assessed in this ESHIA (1). Construction of additional residential units at Kwanda Base for site works personnel (but not including the EPC contractors workforce). Local infrastructure improvements comprising construction of a new infrastructure / construction dock and a heavy-haul construction road linking this to the Project site. Enlarging the existing shipping channel from Ponta do Padro to Kwanda Island and dredging a turning basin to accommodate for the safe arrival and departure of tankers to and from the proposed marine terminal. In addition, dredging of a channel to the proposed MOB. Land reclamation in the shallow waters on the northern shore of Kwanda Island to create the northern portion of the LNG Project site. The reclaimed area will comprise a parcel of land extending approximately 750 m into Baa Diogo Co.
Aerial View of Proposed Pipeline Corridor
(1) Detailed assessment of the area has been limited by the hazards associated with UXO. Angola LNG has proceeded with additional studies as increased access has become possible e.g. ornithological (bird) surveys and identification of mammals and reptiles.
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Dredging
The existing shipping channel to Kwanda Base will be deepened and widened to approximately 300 meters wide at the entrance to the Congo River, tapering to 250 meters towards Kwanda Base. The proposed channel runs north-south, roughly perpendicular to the flow of the Congo River. The channel will end in a turning basin to enable LNG and LPG carriers to safely maneuver and moor at the Angola LNG facility. The required dredged depth for the channel and turning basin is 14 meters below LAT (lowest astronomical tide) with an approximate 7 horizontal to 1 vertical side slope, in accordance with PIANC (1) guidelines. The site preparation works may include the dredging of an approach channel 600-800 meters long to a Marine Operating Base (MOB) to facilitate construction. The MOB will be used as a service and supply base for construction and Project support vessels and as an unloading point for occasional equipment that is brought to the site by sea. The extension of the channel to the MOB will not be used by any LNG or LPG vessels thus the required depth for the MOB will only be 6 to 8 m below LAT. It is predicted that the total volume of material required to be dredged will amount to 30-35 million cubic meters. Some of this material will be used in reclamation, but there will be approximately 22 million cubic meters of surplus material. Alternative uses for the surplus dredged material are being evaluated; however if disposal is required it will take place through bottom dumping or through horizontal discharge at least 5 m below the surface in the main estuary of the Congo River north of the Baa do Diogo Co. This will ensure the disposed spoil is rapidly dispersed by the strong flow of the river. This material has previously been geochemically analyzed for compliance with London Convention guidelines and all disposal activity will be in accordance with this Convention to avoid significant impacts to water quality. All the proposed dredging and spoil disposal operations will be managed to minimize environmental impacts by ensuring that all practicable techniques are used to control dispersal of suspended sediment. The dredging contractor will be required to provide for all necessary management measures (e.g. monitoring) in order to comply with environmental constraints set out in the technical specifications, approvals, permits, ESHMP, local regulations and/or other third party requirements. Dredging areas will be contained within an exclusion zone, defined by a 300m wide Working Boundary beyond which impacts to appropriate variables such as dissolved oxygen, suspended solids, and/or accretion rates will be monitored (2) and action taken as required. Pre-work to be completed prior to start of any dredging will include testing to determine a representative baseline for dissolved oxygen and suspended solids concentrations. Specific variables to be monitored along with intervals and consequences will be incorporated into the Dredging and Land Reclamation specific ESHMP and contractors work execution plan. In order to ensure the safety of all vessels during the dredging operations, the contractor will provide temporary navigation aids to ensure the safety of other marine users (e.g. other commercial shipping, fishermen, local ferries etc.). The dredging works will be required to minimize disruption to navigation and not create any additional hazard to navigation in the area. A simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) plan will be developed that will incorporate the marine traffic information. On completion of the dredging works, new permanent navigation aids for the shipping approach channel and turning basin will be installed.
Reclamation
Approximately 97.5 ha of land will be reclaimed from Baa do Diogo Co, comprising an area 1,290 meters wide, with the western side approximately 800 meters long and the eastern side 750 meters long. The land will be reclaimed to a height of approximately 3.5-3.8 meters above LAT after settlement, subject to the final EPC contractor design basis. The area to be reclaimed will first be filled to above the existing waterlevel. Subsequent filling to the required elevation (and allowing for settlement) will be bunded in order to contain the materials and will be structurally and geotechnically stable. The reclamation and fill material
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(2) Note there are two sensitive environments potentially impacted by different parameters caused by the dredging that necessitate different monitoring programs, mangroves to the west of the shipping channel and fishing areas to the east of the channel.
will be clean granular soils. During placement of the fill material, it will be sampled and analyzed on site by the contractor for gradation (grain size distribution) and in-situ density. Up to 15 million cubic meters of fill material will be required to complete the reclamation. It is currently anticipated that the fill material may come from two sources, namely:
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material retained from dredging the turning basin, and sand dredged from the Zimbi Resource Area.
Typical Reclamation Site Showing Pumping of Fill
The expectation is that material sourced from the turning basin will be mined with a cutter suction dredger and pumped directly to the reclamation area through a floating line. Fill material from Zimbi Resource Area will be extracted using a trailing suction hopper dredger and delivered directly to the site. The contractor will be required to incorporate measures to protect final shore lines from waves, wakes, currents, and propeller wash. Shoreline protection is designed to protect the reclamation area up to a 50-year return period storm event (1). In addition, the environmental impacts of the reclamation works will be managed to reduce potential impacts to the environment of Baa do Diogo Co. Reclamation operations will use all practicable methods to control dispersal of sediment from the reclamation area. In particular the contractor will trap run-off slurry (containing excess fines) from the reclamation area by means of silt traps (or equivalent) and dispose of it in an area designated and approved by Angola LNG.
Zimbi Sand Sourcing

It is proposed that sand will be extracted from the Zimbi Resource Area using dynamic (i.e. mobile) dredging by Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers (TSHDs). Sand extraction is planned to take place to a depth of approximately 2-3 m below the seabed. It is proposed that two or three dredgers will be used for the sand extraction. The size of the vessels is likely to be of the order of 97 m to 133 m overall length. A safety exclusion zone will be required around the vessels. The exact size of the exclusion zone will be dependent upon the final dredging work plan and may range from approximately 150 to 500 meters around each individual dredger, in accordance with international maritime law and best practice. It is not envisaged that there will be a requirement for an exclusion zone around the resource area itself. The sailing route of the dredgers between the Zimbi Resource Area and Baa do Diogo Co will be the most direct route while seeking to
avoid inshore areas where artisanal fishermen operate (i.e. beyond 5 km of the coast). The only area in which the dredgers will travel closest to shore will be in the approaches to Ponta do Padro in order to turn into the Congo Estuary.
Workforce and Procurement Requirements during Site Preparation

Site preparation will require an average of 220 people in late 2006 and 230 people for 2007, peaking at a workforce of around 450 in the second quarter of 2007. On average, over that time it is estimated that the skills requirements will be 35 percent skilled, 20 percent semi-skilled and 45 percent unskilled labor. The high percentage of skilled labor is mainly a result of the specialized dredging and reclamation activities. This is balanced by the requirements for unskilled and semi-skilled labor in the site clearance, infrastructure, fencing and accommodation and erosion control activities.
(1) A due diligence review is being undertaken to determine if a 50-year return period storm event is sufficient.
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Construction and Commissioning Main Facilities Construction and Commissioning
The LNG plant will be constructed on two parcels of land totaling approximately 175 ha. Construction activities will utilize supplemental laydown areas (total area of approximately 50 ha) located south and east of the LNG plant site. The bulk of the construction material and pre-fabricated modules will be brought to site by sea to the infrastructure/construction dock. It is anticipated that the LNG plant will be built using a stick built (1) process. The main stick built parts will likely include:
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utility areas and in all other areas with heavy loads including the storage tank areas. It is anticipated that piles may be driven 24-hours per day during part of the construction phase.
Terrestrial Pipeline Construction

Onshore, the pipeline will be installed using a conventional spread technique.
Commissioning the Plant, Storage and Export Facilities

It is anticipated that the commissioning period for the LNG plant may extend as long as six to eight months, including a two month startup. Plant commissioning will include hydrotesting (pressure testing) of tanks using demineralized water. After testing, the water will be directed to the wastewater treatment plant, prior to discharge. The equipment will subsequently need to be dried, probably using nitrogen to avoid any possibility of corrosion. A limited amount of flaring will be inevitable during the commissioning phase. It will be minimized wherever practical and will be conducted in a manner that reduces impacts on the environment to as low as reasonably practical (ALARP) levels. Any venting will be scheduled to minimize disturbance to the local population. It will be conducted in a manner that does not cause undue risk to the environment and local population (i.e. when atmospheric conditions will carry the unburned gas away from land).
The spread technique involves the following activities:

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The route is identified and marked out using temporary fencing. The area is checked for UXO. It may be necessary to carry out explosive ordnance detonation (EOD) for the safety corridor (in areas outside mangroves), if initial investigations reveal the presence of a significant UXO hazard Topsoil is stripped from the ribbon of land used for construction (the working width, in this case an area 70 m wide) and segregated pending reinstatement. The pipe is laid out along the route on temporary supports, welded together, welds are tested and joint protection is applied. The trench is excavated to the required depth. The pipeline is lowered into the trench by sideboom tractors. The trench is backfilled and the working width reinstated.
LNG train; LPG recovery/fractionation train; utilities plant; LNG/LPG/Condensate storage tanks; LNG and LPG/condensate loading berths; main/major foundations; and underground and interconnecting systems between the process units.
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buildings in the administration area and possibly some process plant buildings; flare structures; LNG and LPG/condensate loading jetties; and minor foundations/supports/ sleepers etc.
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Priest praying for the site blessing.
After replacement of the topsoil, final restoration can commence. Segregation of topsoil during construction means that seeds, rhizomes etc. of local plants (commonly referred to as the seed bank) will be preserved intact. Native vegetation will thus re-establish over the working areas without the need for specific seeding.
(1) Stick built process refers to construction on-site from the ground up.
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The onshore route will cross wetland and mangrove areas, though the alignment has been selected to minimize the impact of this. The preferred crossing method will involve bundling the pipelines, to reduce the width of the crossing and minimize the time taken. This allows a single trenching operation rather than multiple trenches for each individual line. If the pipelines are bundled, it is envisaged that this will take place along the right of way and no additional landtake would be required for bundling. For water crossings, sheet piles will be used as required to contain the trench through these areas and prevent slumping, allowing the working width to be kept to a minimum. The pipeline will then be floated into place and covered with gravel or sand protection.
Line pipe will transferred by barge to an offloading dock in the Pululu Channel near the mouth of Pangui Creek. The pipe will be off loaded across the dock and trucked to the main pipe storage area located east of the dock, before final transport to the pipeline corridor. The main pipe storage area will also contain a construction equipment maintenance area. A temporary pontoon bridge will be installed alongside the pipeline corridor right of way (RoW) to transport the pipe across Pangui Creek. The dock, main storage area, and pipeline corridor will all be connected by a haul road. After completion of construction, the dock, storage area, bridge, and haul road will be removed, and the areas restored.
Inaugeration of Community Center, Soyo
Marine Pipeline Installation

At the pipeline landfall, twin sheet piles will be installed that will extend from the high water mark to approximately the 4 meter isobath (approximately 300 meters off shore). The area between the piles will then be excavated to form the pipelaying trench. This trench will be extended seawards for approximately 800 meters using a cutter suction dredger, creating a pipeline trench approximately 4 meters deep. A shallower 2 meter trench will be extended from this point to the 10 meter isobath, to provide temporary protection to the pipeline from storms during installation. A cutter suction dredger will also be required to cut a 2 meter deep trench through a clay/gravel out-cropping located in about the 12 meter water depth. This section will be approximately 500 meters long.
A shallow draught lay barge will be set up and the pipes will be pulled onshore using a shore based winch. After the pipe has reached shore, the barge will then move offshore, laying the pipe to the 20 meter isobath. This will be repeated as necessary until all of the pipelines have been installed. The sheet piles will then be removed and both trenches backfilled. After installation of the pipelines they will be jetted into the seabed starting at the seaward end of the 800 meter long cutter suction excavated trench and ending at the 15 meter isobath. This jetting operation will include that section of the pipeline in the 2 meter deep temporary-protection trench and the natural undisturbed seabed between the 10 and 15 meter isobath.
Typical Restored Field Following Pipeline Installation
In addition to providing working areas for the spread, construction will also require laydown areas for equipment and line pipe storage along the route. All these features will necessarily be outside the 70 m corridor. A dock, main pipe storage area, and bridge are also required to enable the line pipe to be delivered by barge, thereby avoiding significant heavy road traffic through communities.
Jetting involves the use of a jet-sled, a device that uses high pressure water jets to locally fluidize the seabed. As the sled is pulled along the pipeline, the pipe sinks into the seabed under gravity. Because no actual trenching or backfill is required, this technique minimizes disturbance to the seabed and re-suspends relatively little seabed material.
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Pipeline Commissioning
The pipelines will be hydrotested using filtered water. In this process, the pipeline is flooded and held at high pressure for an extended period to check for leaks. Biocides and corrosion inhibitors may be added to the water and will be selected for their minimal persistence in the marine environment. A plan for disposal of water used for hydrotest will be developed with careful consideration given to the impact, if any, of remaining chemicals on the environment. It is currently envisaged that pipeline dewatering will take place offshore. In any event, the impacts of the chosen dewatering option will be assessed in order to ensure that environmental impacts are ALARP. In the event that onshore dewatering is required, the discharge will either:
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The location of the construction workforce housing is yet to be confirmed. It will be in operation throughout the construction schedule, i.e. approximately 40 months. Additional site preparation worker housing may need to be provided for separately.
Operation Pipeline Operations

Angola LNG will be responsible for the operation of incoming feed gas pipelines. The operation of the pipelines will largely involve monitoring the state of the pipeline and auxiliary equipment, monitoring activities in the pipeline corridor to ensure pipeline safety and monitoring of land restoration.
Procurement Process for the Construction Phase

The cost of the Project is estimated to be between US$4 billion and US$5 billion. Around 60 percent of this is related to those facilities and operations that are within the scope of this ESHIA. The largest portion of the onshore spend is related to the construction of the plant and terminal, while the remainder is related to the site preparation, infrastructure works and construction of the pipelines. Due to the highly technical nature of the Project and its equipment, the majority of expenditure during construction will go to overseas suppliers. In total, 13-18 percent of procurement expenditure will be on nationally sourced goods and services, equal to between approximately US$300 million to US$500 million. The major part of the procurement during construction will be undertaken by the EPC contractor, which will be required to demonstrate how they will prioritize Angolan content. A minimum requirement is that local content (including procurement and employment) should be between 10 and 15 percent (in dollar value).
Plant Operations
The main plant operational activities are summarized below.
The LNG facility will receive gas from offshore facilities. This raw gas will undergo pre-treatment to remove acid gas (CO2 and H2S), water (dehydration), and mercury. The treated and dehydrated gas stream will be chilled below its condensing temperature of minus 162C at atmospheric pressure. Once liquefied, the volume is one six hundredth of its gaseous form, making it easier to transport and store. It is converted back to gas by raising the temperature. The product from the final chilling stage is LNG, which will then be transferred to an LNG storage tank for storage prior to export by ship. During the chilling processes, liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and condensates will be removed from the system and routed to the LPG fractionation unit, producing propane, butane and stabilized condensate. The LPG and condensate will be transferred to dedicated tanks for storage prior to export.
be routed via pipeline to below the low water mark at the coastal landfall location; or routed via pipeline to the Congo River beyond the confines of the bay.
Workforce and Housing Requirements for the Construction Phase

The construction of the Angola LNG plant and terminal will take place between 2007 and 2010, requiring a workforce that will vary between 4,000 and 8,000 workers at peak. Due to the technical and specific nature of the Project, many of these jobs will require skilled and semi-skilled labor and it is therefore estimated that up to 80% of the workforce may be from outside the Soyo Area and require Project accommodation.
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Plant operations will be continuous. The LNG plant will be designed for a 20 year lifetime. It is anticipated that it will be routinely operated by two twelve hour or three eight hour shifts per day. There is no planned flaring in routine operations. Gas flared from non-routine flaring is expected to be less than 1 percent of the total emissions. The largest flare volumes will naturally occur during the startup period. As a rough indication, flaring may initially occur for roughly 50 hours per week, falling to 10 hours per week by the end of the second month. Thereafter, routine operations would be expected.
LNG and LPG boil-off vapors will either be routed to the plant fuel system or compressed and recycled back to the process.
Emergency Systems
The selected EPC contractors will develop and implement all response plans for the period during construction. Angola LNG will develop all relevant response plans and procedures and implement and maintain its own dedicated response capability during operation
Safety and loss prevention systems incorporated into the Projects design will include the following:
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Given the lack of available housing stock in the Soyo Area, it is probable that the Project will seek a new housing development. The location and style of this housing development is still to be decided. Procurement spending on materials and operational services at the site will amount to between US$45 and US$50 million per annum. Many of the supplies to the Project during will be highly technical in nature and will need to be procured internationally. Other goods and services such as low tech equipment and maintenance services may be provided by national companies.
Marine Operations
For marine safety reasons only one ship at a time will be allowed to move to/from the berths. On average it is anticipated that the marine terminal will receive about 3 LNG tankers and 2-3 refrigerated LPG and condensate tankers per month. The turnaround time from entrance to exit will be approximately 20 hours with 14 to 16 hours at the dock. For safety and security reasons vessels will be required to maintain a state of readiness for immediate departure at all times while moored at either of the berths. Vessels will also have a moving safety zone of 1,000 meters ahead, 300 meters astern and 100 meters on each side. While vessels are berthed, the safety zone will be restricted to 150 meters around the ships. A boil-off gas recovery system is designed to recover vapors associated with LNG and LPG storage, holding and loading operations.
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fire and gas detection and alarm systems; fire protection systems; emergency communications equipment; area classification and equipment selection; and spill (hydrocarbons and nonhydrocarbons) response plan and equipment.
Decommissioning
Decommissioning refers to the process of dismantling the operating assets after completion of the operating life cycle. Due to the long-term operation of the LNG plant (20 years) the proposals for decommissioning will be specified towards the end of the life of the Project. Angola LNG will develop a decommissioning plan at the appropriate time in the future, prior to performing any decommissioning work. In addition, a specific ESHIA of decommissioning will be carried out as required by Angolan regulations. The assessment of decommissioning activities in the future will have the benefit of reviewing the actual as-built Project and utilizing current prevailing technologies and waste management and infrastructure practices.
Operational Workforce, Accommodation and Procurement

The operation of the Angola LNG plant and terminal should begin in 2010 and will require around 300500 permanent employees. Operation of the plant will require a high level of skilled and semi-skilled personnel. Initially around 30-40 percent of these jobs may be filled by Angolans. This will increase over time, with training programs, with more than 60 percent of the workforce expected to be Angolans by the 7th to 8th year of operation.
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Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder engagement refers to a process of sharing information and knowledge, seeking to understand the concerns of others and building relationships based on collaboration and partnership. It is a long-term process that requires the building of trust through open dialogue and the delivery of commitments.
Disclosure of information and stakeholder consultation during the development of the ESHIA is a substantial component of overall stakeholder engagement. It is fundamental to the development of the ESHIA itself in the following ways:
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Information is shared in a meaningful and timely manner to enable the public to provide considered feedback. The ESHIA team is fully able to understand and characterize the potential environmental, socioeconomic and health impacts of the Project. It enables the Project to develop effective mitigation measures and management plans that are sensitive to the local context. Opportunities can be identified for affected communities to participate in mitigation, monitoring and enhancement measures.
Project stakeholders are identified in order to understand the individuals or organizations that will be affected by or may influence the Project or related activities either positively or
negatively. During the site selection stage, an initial list of Project stakeholders was developed. This list has been regularly reviewed and updated.
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Project Participants (management and employees) Community leaders Local community members Vulnerable sub-groups (eg youth, disabled peoples, women) Potential suppliers and contractors Local businesses/cooperatives (e.g. fishing)
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Churches and other religious organizations Non-governmental organizations Community-based organizations Universities/academics Training centers Potential customers (LNG buyers) Gas suppliers Other upstream companies Trade associations, industrial bodies etc. Labor unions Political parties Financial community International, national, regional and local media
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Stakeholder engagement is central to Angola LNGs vision. Angola LNG recognizes that open and transparent communication is essential due to the importance of the activities in which it is engaged and the impact on the local, regional and national economies and individuals.
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Overview of Consultation Process

The ESHIA consultation program has been designed to conform to Angolan national legislation. In addition, the Angola LNG Projects intent is to be consistent The World Bank /International Finance Corporation requirements for public consultation and disclosure. A number of consultation phases have supported the ESHIA to date, in both the Soyo and Zimbi Areas and will continue as the ESHIA moves towards disclosure. These include the following:
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Biodiversity
Relatively little concern has been expressed by stakeholders regarding biodiversity issues. The views of national environmental stakeholders tended to focus on the perceived socioeconomic importance of the Project. At a biodiversity consultation workshop held in Soyo in September 2005 the general feedback was that biodiversity was not a significant issue for the Project, however this attitude may have been influenced by the perceived benefits of the Project. It is possible that in the future as general awareness of environmental issues increases, there may be more biodiversity concerns. A concern was raised regarding the potential impacts on mangrove areas. In particular there was a level of concern regarding the pipeline route as people expected that this would cause significant impacts. Comments during consultation referred to the fact that it is not enough for the Project to claim it will monitor impacts on biodiversity, the Project also needs to have a response strategy should it have a (potentially unforeseen) impact on biodiversity.
Environmental Quality
Consultation on environmental quality issues associated with the Project (including water and air quality and noise levels) has not generated a particularly significant response from stakeholders. Generally the perception of environmental issues by stakeholders has been secondary to the socioeconomic issues of concern and the perceived benefits that stakeholders believe Angola LNG may provide. However, consultation has highlighted that the potential reduction of flaring as a result of the Project is welcomed by local communities due to the perceived impacts on particular crops.
Site Selection Consultation; Scoping Consultation; Baseline Data Collection Consultation; and Impacts and Mitigation Consultation.
ESHIA Disclosure Consultation will commence with the release of this ESHIA Disclosure Report to the public.
Key Consultation Findings to Date Physical Environment

Initially, impacts to the physical environment were not emphasized by local stakeholders. Slightly more emphasis was placed on this in later consultations particularly relating to the extraction and transport of fill material. NGO and local community stakeholder concerns related mainly to the extent of the dredging although local stakeholder concern were not high due to the perceived advantages that Angola LNG may bring to the area.
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In-migration
Throughout the consultation process, stakeholders were concerned that Soyo would become a magnet for in-migration. Although migrants are generally accepted into the local community, many stakeholders did express concern about losing potential employment opportunities to in-migrants. It was also identified that the increased number of people moving into the area would exert greater pressure on basic infrastructure services such as health, water, electricity, sanitation and housing. There was no ill-feeling regarding inmigration from other parts of Angola. Many of those living in Soyo from other provinces are currently well-integrated within the community with their children going to local schools etc. Similarly, though there are high expectations that the Project will provide employment for local youth, according to the Rei do Povo, foreign workers are free to come and work here, everyone is welcome. There was a recognition that the Government was ultimately responsible for land planning and needed for the Government to develop an infrastructure plan to account for future developments. Many stakeholders stressed the need to clearly communicate employment opportunities to prevent speculative employees traveling to Soyo. Consultees also recommended that the Project should support the Government in the management of this issue.
Blessing of the Land by Rei do Povo in Soyo
Integration of Workers
During the consultation in Luanda, some workshop participants expressed a strong consensus that the Project decision to implement largely closed construction housing may produce a community backlash and represent a missed opportunity to provide benefits to Soyo. Other participants expressed strong opinions that the construction housing be closed.
the area and seek advice since these would be welcomed by the traditional authorities and would demonstrate that the Project values local culture. The Rei do Povo in Soyo clearly stated that he desired a cultural ceremony to kick-off the Project, which was done in April 2006.
Recreation and Amenity

A number of stakeholders observed the lack of recreation and amenities in Soyo, specifically at Praa dos Pobres. However, no potential impacts specific to the beach were raised by consultees at this time. During a consultation meeting with the community of Songo e Tona, community members stated that they have received no benefits from Kwanda Base specifically recreational amenities: Even though we own the land, our children have no recreational areas.
Cultural Heritage
Many people consulted asked that, local culture be respected, particularly sacred sites such as cemeteries. It was noted during consultation that failure to respect local culture, including cultural sites (particularly cemeteries) would represent a serious violation of the culture and could potentially cause serious problems. The Project was encouraged to establish regular courtesy visits with the Rei do Povo to discuss plans for
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Health
It was observed by one health center professional that there needs to be a strategy for the treatment of malaria in hospitals since the approach to treatment is more reactive than preventative. Similar concerns were expressed regarding AIDS and sexually transmitted infections, which are felt to be a growing problem. It is a common belief among the local community that acute respiratory diseases were linked to air pollution due to the flaring. During a group meeting of health care professionals, it was stated that they want support from the Project, specifically in the assistance to spread awareness of prevention (HIV, malaria) and for the Project to increase the levels of sanitation and education in the community. A recurring comment was the lack of medical structure in the region, the poor quality of facilities, lack of medication and insufficient numbers of beds for patients.
Although women were identified as a vulnerable group it was also noted that the impact from the Project could potentially be positive since it may reduce their work load. However, the director of the Department for Womens Affairs in Soyo observed that even women who hold college degrees have few opportunities available to them. Members of fishing communities stated that even the educated youth have been unable to find work and therefore have had to fish along with the rest of the family. They observed that this is causing frustration, and expectations for the Project to provide jobs are high. People from Soyo made it clear that they wanted to be prioritized for work positions but also had concerns that they did not possess s ufficient skills to be able to compete for jobs. Zimbi Area communities also requested priority for jobs. They expressed a concern regarding previous non-transparency in the recruitment process and feelings of being overlooked during oil company recruitment.
Some stakeholders raised their concerns about the need for improved educational facilities. In addition, the Soyo community highlighted that few training facilities existed and therefore appealed for the Project to build a vocational training center, provide training and education scholarships to assist the local community.
Agriculture
It is widely believed that existing flaring of gas has resulted in reduced crop yields. Interviewees explained that they remember the yield of local fields has declined. Some stakeholders are convinced that the flaring process has seriously undermined their livelihoods. Many stakeholders believe that cessation of flaring will enable the crops to recover and thus increase food supplies.
Fishing
Generally, there is a concern that the Project will disrupt the activities of the local fishing communities and this will have an impact on their livelihoods. Local groups including Pesnorte and IPA also expressed their concerns that the Project would have an adverse affect on fish stocks and fishing activity. Many of the fishing communities had very high expectations that the Project would bring employment, fishing equipment, healthcare and infrastructure (provision of electricity). Some community representatives stated that they would support the Project, provided that they received benefits from the Project.
Employment
Employment has been a dominant theme throughout consultation. The need for employment and training of local and Angolan people is a key issue of concern for many stakeholders. There was an overwhelming expectation and demand for employment opportunities specifically for the local youth. In addition, there is frustration concerning the current recruitment practices within the oil industry, for example, the practice of hello money appears to be widespread. Nepotism and patronage are also common, excluding local youth from permanent jobs.
Skills and Education

Stakeholders expressed a desire for the Project to work with the local government Municipal Employment Center to ensure that local people with the right skills are employed by the Project. Stakeholders felt that the Project could have a sustainable benefit by providing training and skills development, particularly in collaboration with government and other organizations.
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Local Businesses
Stakeholders in Luanda were concerned that oil companies in Angola should open the doors to local businesses and also comply with the new legislation regarding partnerships with local organizations. They went on to state that the Project should actively seek local companies to partner with. Stakeholders also felt that this would have a positive effect on prices, because local business development would reduce reliance on expensive imported goods and services in Soyo.
Infrastructure, Utilities and Services

Stakeholders had very high expectations about provision of improved services and utilities through the Project. Some consultees complained that they had no water, schools and hospitals and stated that to date oil companies had not responded to demands to improve the weak services in Soyo. The provision of energy in the form of electricity (preferably) or gas was raised as a key priority on several occasions both in Soyo and the Zimbi Area. In addition, some stakeholders felt the lack of electricity severely hinders business development and that the Project should address the poor infrastructure provision in the area. A number of Soyo women hoped that the provision of electricity would reduce accidents in the home from candles and lamps. Those interviewed clearly expected that the Project would result in affordable bottled gas so that they would no longer have to collect firewood or buy charcoal.
Consultation Findings on the Project and the ESHIA Process

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The vast majority of local community members consulted stated that the community will support the Project providing that sufficient benefits are experienced in the local communities. Throughout the stakeholder consultations many stakeholders expressed their appreciation that the Project is engaging them in workshops and also for Angola LNGs proactive steps to involve external stakeholders. A number of participants commented on the importance of involving local consultants in the Project in order to increase Angolan capacity to carry out such studies and to ensure that the ESHIA fully takes account of the local context. Some stakeholders expressed that the industry in general, including the Angola LNG Project, has not been communicating effectively with local people. Further consultation revealed that some groups had not been informed about the scoping consultation meetings in Soyo. The perception was that the common people did not have very much information about the Project.
Local Economic Development

Overall, stakeholders felt that Angola LNG can play a key role in the economic development of Soyo particularly through the provision of gas and/ or electricity, and assisting in the improvement of infrastructure, land planning, information-sharing and provision of facilities. Microfinancing was also suggested during consultation by stakeholders in Luanda. During baseline consultation, some stakeholders were concerned that the Project will only benefit those within the confines of Kwanda Base, and suggested that the Project be expanded more into the community, potentially having an office in Soyo town, and also accommodating visitors and workers in the hotels and houses outside of the base.
Transport
The community of Songo e Tona identified the increase of traffic along the heavy haul road as a concern. Few other transport concerns were raised during stakeholder consultation, although this may have been because information on traffic volumes on the roads was not presented.
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Impacts and Mitigation

Identification of Potential Impacts
The potential impacts of project construction and operation on the natural and human environment have been evaluated for the following key impact areas:
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Assessing Significance
The significance of impacts has been assessed using defined objective criteria, derived from the following key elements.
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the nature and level of sensitivity of the receptor (physical, biological, or human); and the likelihood (probability) that the identified impact will occur.
biodiversity; hydrodynamics and seabed processes; environmental quality (landscape, visual, light, noise, air and water quality, wastes); fish and fisheries; socio-cultural impacts and communicable diseases; socioeconomics (employment, livelihoods, income, local economy, land use and agriculture) non-routine events.
compliance with relevant Angolan legislation and any relevant Project or industry policies, environmental standards or guidelines; the magnitude (including duration) of the change, quantified where practicable;
The major categories of impact significance have been are summarized below.
Positive impacts provide resources or receptors, most often people, with positive benefits. Negligible impact is where a resource or receptor will not be affected in any way by a particular activity or the predicted effect is indistinguishable from natural background variations. A Minor impact is one where an effect will be experienced, but the impact magnitude is sufficiently small (with or without mitigation) and well within accepted standards, and/or the receptor is of low sensitivity/value. A Moderate impact is one within accepted limits and standards. Clearly to design an activity so that its effects only just avoid a major impact is not best practice, thus the emphasis for moderate impacts is on demonstrating that the impact has been reduced to a level that is as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP). A Major impact is one where an accepted limit or standard may be exceeded, or large magnitude impacts occur to highly valued/sensitive resource/receptors. An aim of ESHIA is to get to a position where the Project does not have any major residual impacts, certainly not ones that would endure into the long-term or extend over a large area. However, for some aspects there may be major residual impacts after all practicable mitigation options have been exhausted (i.e. ALARP has been applied; it is the function of the permitting authority to weigh such factors against positive ones in coming to a decision on the Project.
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Impacts with Moderate Residual Significance

Residual Impact Significance (1) Does this Demonstrate ALARP?
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Biodiversity Permanent habitat loss Minor (negative) to Moderate (negative) Minor (negative) to Moderate (negative)
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Yes - Permanent habitat loss is unavoidable. The project has carefully selected the site and conceptual pipeline route to minimize impact to sensitive habitat Yes There is no practical pipeline route that can approach Kwanda Island without some impact to fringing mangrove habitat. The only way to do this would be a marine pipeline up the Congo estuary that would have other significant impacts.
Fisheries Disturbance to fish from dredging Minor (negative) to Moderate (negative) Moderate (negative) Moderate (negative) Moderate (negative) Moderate (negative)
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Yes The ranking of Moderate is cautious, as the fish communities are poorly understood at this stage. The impact is unavoidable, but the Project has committed to implement dredging management measures to minimize the generation of turbidity plumes. Yes A fisheries RAP is being developed to ensure that impacts to local fishermen are mitigated. Yes Confined to Ponta do Padro. Considered at site selection stage.
Disruption of access Dredging Sediment transport Environmental Quality Landscape
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Moderate (negative)
Combustion Emissions: NOx, SOx, PM10 impacts to local communities and vegetation
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Minor (negative) to Moderate (negative)
Combustion Emissions: GHGs
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Minor (negative) to Moderate (positive)
Yes - Change in landscape is inevitable with the transition from palm savannah to built environment. The facility will be landscaped appropriately to fit into the context of Kwanda Base. Yes - Given the siting of the facilities, the visual impact will be mitigated from some points of view through screening and landscaping. However, it is not possible, given the scale of the development and the fact that many viewpoints are across water, to mitigate visual impacts further. Yes The project has defined strict operational noise standards and also has a proposed program for managing noise from traffic on the heavy haul road. Additional mitigation for fenceline communities is being considered. The residual impact is nonetheless rated as moderate, as the design has not yet been finalized and the actual performance characteristics of the facilities with respect to noise are not known. In Part The Project has pre-mitigated emissions by defining strict functional specifications, consistent with international standards. The residual impact is nonetheless rated as moderate, as the design has not yet been finalized and the actual performance characteristics of the facilities with respect to atmospheric emissions are not known. Because local communities have a negative perception of flaring (issue of smuts etc.) and flaring will be evident for the first two months of startup. Yes The facilities will be relatively small source of GHGs. Given that one of the Projects aims is to contribute to the elimination of offshore flaring in Angola, it can be viewed as a net benefit.
(1) Assuming all agreed mitigation is applied.
I m pa c t Does this Demonstrate ALARP? Yes Despite mitigation measures fugitive emissions may still occur. In addition, non routine flaring will still take place albeit infrequently. Yes Dispersion of sediment will be controlled. A dredging management plan will be developed
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Residual Impact Significance (1) Minor (negative) to Moderate (negative) Minor (negative) to Moderate (negative)
Local water quality (change in salinity, temperature and turbidity) Sewage discharges Moderate (negative)
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Process Effluents
Operation
Moderate (negative)
Special Wastes
Construction Operation Minor (negative) to Moderate (negative)
Minor (negative) to Moderate (negative)
Yes - The project has defined strict quality standards for effluents consistent with international guidance. It will be the FEED contractors responsibility to demonstrate that the design of any outfall can achieve these objectives. Yes The project has pre-mitigated impacts of effluents by defining strict functional specifications, consistent with international standards. In addition, adopting air cooling (rather than water cooling) reduces the scope of impacts from effluents significantly. The residual impact is nonetheless rated as moderate, as the design has not yet been finalized and the actual performance characteristics of the facilities with respect to effluents are not known. Yes - The project has recognized the limitations of existing waste facilities and has committed to responsible disposal of special wastes in a dedicated local facility.
Non routine Scenarios Bunker fuel spill
Catastrophic spill
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Moderate (negative
Yes Non-routine events, by their very nature, cannot be entirely avoided. The project has demonstrated that reasonable precautions, both in terms of response capability and organizational planning will be in place. Additional work is ongoing to develop countermeasures plans including an assessment of those resources most at risk and in need of protection in the event of a spill. Yes The risk of this event, given the Projects mitigation measures, is extremely low. Additional work is ongoing to develop countermeasures plans including an assessment of those resources most at risk and in need of protection in the event of a spill.
Leadership patterns, cultural norms, conflict and crime Cultural norms Construction Moderate (negative)
Conflict and Crime
Moderate (negative)
Yes The location of the Project, close to Soyo town, was in part driven by the desire of the Angolan Government for Angola LNG to catalyze development of the Soyo Area. Given its location a high degree of interface with the local community is unavoidable. However, the Project is implementing reasonable precautions to act within the cultural norms of the society and to prevent potentially damaging interaction with the construction workforce. Yes Expectations management will be an ongoing challenge for the Project.
Construction Operation Transmission of communicable diseases Avian Influenza Construction Operation Moderate (negative)
Yes - The Project is committed to develop a plan to manage an outbreak of avian influenza. An outbreak is highly unlikely. However, should it occur it will be extremely difficult to contain. The main responsibility for response will be with the health authorities. The medium residual rating is made under the present scenario that human-to-human transmission of the virus is not possible.
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Moderate (negative)
Residual Impact Significance (1) Moderate (negative)
HIV/ AIDS, Hepatitis B, C Moderate (negative)
Marburg and Ebola virus
Yes The Project is committed to implement measures that are reasonably practicable. An outbreak is highly unlikely, however, should it occur it will be extremely difficult to contain and the main responsibility for response will be with the health authorities. Yes The Project is committed to undertaking all that is reasonably practicable to prevent transmission from its own workforce. It will also explore ways to enhance prevention and management of HIV/AIDS in the community. Yes The Project is committed to implement measures that are reasonably practicable. An outbreak is highly unlikely, however, should it occur it will be extremely difficult to contain and the main responsibility for response will be with the health authorities.
Moderate (positive) Moderate (positive) Moderate (negative)
Employment and capacity Direct, indirect and induced employment Enhancement/ upgrade of skills and experience Community anger and resentment at not being employed
Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation
Moderate (negative)
In part The key barrier to employment is lack of skills for jobs that will be required during the construction and operation phase. The majority of this training will be undertaken by the contractors. However, it would be beneficial to commence training activities prior to contractor selection. See conflict and crime above. The Project has committed to a number of measures that will assist the transition from construction to operation. An Angolanization plan for the operational phase Project would complete the mitigation package. Yes Effectiveness will however depend on the mitigation strategies that are taken forward which have not yet been developed.
Moderate (positive) Moderate (positive)
Skills transfer away from Construction Operation key workers Local business and economic development Procurement of goods Construction Operation and services Increased business Construction experience, training and Operation skills Impact on prices Construction Operation Moderate (negative) to Moderate (positive) Moderate (positive)
Yes The projects housing and procurement strategy will minimize unsustainable market demand and potential impacts on prices. The presence of the Project should be positive over the long-term as supply systems to Soyo are improved.
Retailing/ other business opportunities Housing Workforce housing Moderate (negative) to Moderate (positive)
No The closed housing strategy is driven through a desire of the Project to minimize negative impacts that can be caused by a large construction workforce. However, there is an expectations gap between the Project and the local community that needs to be narrowed to avoid the construction housing area becoming a source of tension. In the longer term, provision of housing during operations is a positive impact.
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Residual Impact Significance (1) Moderate (negative) to Major (positive)
Social services Increased pressure on healthcare facilities
Yes The Project has sought to minimize any impacts on the health of the community. However, this will in practice be very difficult. Opportunities to improve community health have not yet been identified, but could result in benefits. There is an opportunity for the Project to develop its health care strategy in a manner that also benefits the local community. The process of evaluating the feasibility of this opportunity has not yet begun. In part Commitments are appropriate but opportunities are yet to be identified and ability to ensure opportunities are taken forward during construction is limited. There is a context of high local expectations. There are many opportunities to develop the Project in a manner that also provides benefits to the local community. The process of evaluating the potential opportunities has not yet begun. Yes Safety is the Projects primary concern and the Project is committed to implement the highest standards of safety in the conduct of its employees and those of its contractors. Yes Safety is the Projects primary concern and the Project is committed to implement the highest standards of safety in the conduct of its employees and those of its contractors. Further government resources to prevent over laden, and sometimes illegal, small boats will be necessary as the movements of large boats increase.
Utilities Expectations of improvements to local facilities Moderate(negative) to Major (positive)
Road transport Road traffic accidents Moderate (negative)
Construction Operation Marine transport and navigation Safety of small vessels Construction and damage to Operation equipment Moderate (negative)
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Mitigation
The development of mitigation measures has been guided by a vision and common strategic approach. In each impact area, the Project has established objectives that have guided the development of specific mitigation measures. An objective of the ESHIA is to identify means of avoiding unnecessary damage to environmental and socioeconomic resources and receptors. In developing mitigation, the first focus is on measures that will prevent or minimize impacts through the design and management of the Project rather than relying on reinstatement and compensation measures. In this respect it is important to note that this principle was first applied during site selection, when well-informed choices allowed the Project to avoid potentially significant impacts associated with other sites. Applying a hierarchy of mitigation measures is one way in which the ESHIA and design have interacted. The hierarchy of mitigation measures for planned activities and unplanned events is outlined below.
Mitigation Objectives:
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To contribute to long-term sustainable development in Angola by promoting economic growth with full consideration of social equity and environmental quality. To work to maintain positive relationships and the support of local community, government and institutions and wider society.
Avoid at Source; Reduce at Source: avoiding or reducing at source through the design of the Project (e.g. avoiding by siting or re-routing activity away from sensitive areas or reducing by restricting the working area or changing the time of the activity). Abate on Site: add something to the design to abate the impact (e.g. pollution control equipment, traffic controls, perimeter screening and landscaping). Abate at Receptor: if an impact cannot be abated on-site then control measures can be implemented off-site (e.g. noise barriers to minimize noise impact at a nearby residence or fencing to prevent animals straying onto the site). Repair or Remedy: some impacts involve unavoidable damage to a resource (e.g. agricultural land and forestry due to creating access, worker housing or materials storage areas) and these impacts require repair, restoration and reinstatement measures. Compensate in Kind; Compensate Through Other Means: where other mitigation approaches are not possible or fully effective, then compensation for loss, damage and disturbance might be appropriate (e.g. planting to replace damaged vegetation, financial compensation for damaged crops or providing community facilities for loss of fisheries access, recreation and amenity space). It is emphasized that compensation to individuals with residual impacts to livelihood or quality of life will generally be non financial and will have a focus on restoring livelihoods.
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To prioritize initiatives that will i) deliver short-term contribution to sustainable development that provides the foundation for longer term contributions; and/or ii) deliver cost effective short-term contributions to sustainable development. To work with others in Angola (individuals, government, private sector, institutions) wherever possible and appropriate to meet common objectives. To build on existing projects and programs where appropriate to deliver the mitigation or enhancement measures required for the Project. To achieve buy-in with affected communities, key decision makers and those involved in implementation through transparent consultation.
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The objectives of mitigation are often established through legal or best practice standards such as those of the World Bank. Where standards are not available, objectives have been established by the Angola LNG Project based on international best practices. A goal of the Project is to be consistent with World Bank Guidelines and appropriate international industry guidelines. Several international standards of good practice guidelines have been developed for the hydrocarbon industry and these play an intrinsic part of basic design and construction methods. Thus, the majority of mitigation measures fall within the upper two tiers of the hierarchy and are effectively built into the planned operation.
Cumulative Impacts and Their Mitigation Overview

Soyo has been designated by the Government of Angola as one of six industrial growth poles in the country and the Angola LNG Project is viewed as a catalyst for this growth. While there are plans for future industrial projects, the nature and potential locations of such development are not known. Given the limited detail available regarding such future developments, the assessment of cumulative impacts is necessarily of a generic nature.
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Key Residual Impacts

Complete mitigation of an impact is not always achievable. A residual impact is the impact that is predicted to remain once mitigation measures have been designed into the intended activity. There is an iterative element to this process so residual impacts initially judged to be major or moderate, even with the application of mitigation measures, will receive ongoing management attention including further sequences of prediction, evaluation and additional mitigation measures being identified. This process will continue with the production of the ESHIA Addendum once the Final Investment Decision (FID) has been taken and the EPC contractor is engaged. The residual impacts of moderate significance are summarized on the tables on the following four pages.
Accumulative: the overall effect of different types of impacts at the same location (for example, fugitive dust emissions, construction noise and construction traffic all impacting Songo e Tona). Interactive: where two different types of impacts (which may not singly be important) react with each other to create a new impact (that might be important) (e.g. water abstraction from a watercourse might exacerbate the impacts caused by increased sediment loading). Additive or In-combination: where impacts from the primary activity (i.e. the construction and operation of the Angola LNG Project) are added to impacts from third party activities (e.g. other major projects in the vicinity of the Project which are already occurring, planned or may happen in the foreseeable future).
In the absence of further detail, a number of developments can be hypothesized including power generation, metals and chemical plants. In addition to the above, various secondary industries might be expected. There is also the possibility of road construction from Soyo to the south, along with airport expansion. With this development, in-migration would escalate significantly. Over time it is likely that in-migrants would outnumber the original inhabitants of the area several times over.
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Wide Scale Cumulative Impacts
The key wide scale cumulative impacts that may arise are related to:
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lation and marine traffic will put more pressure on fish stocks and local fishing livelihoods, including disturbance to fishing from increased shipping activity.
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Soyo Area. Such housing may be constructed by companies operating locally or by construction companies looking to sell or rent to those working in the area.
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Air quality impacts (with attendant health implications) due to emissions of nitrogen oxides and the formation of ground level ozone. Boost to the regional and national economy from industrial developments. In-migration from other countries in the region, particularly the DRC and other West African countries and attendant immigration pressures along the northern border of Angola.
Cumulative land take impacts may reduce overall agricultural production in the Soyo Area. Without improvements in supply infrastructure, this could exacerbate seasonal shortages of agricultural produce, which it is understood have occurred in recent years in Soyo. Land take may also require the displacement of agriculture or people. These losses are likely to be particularly severe for any community if a substantial portion of its land is permanently acquired and/ or whose primary source of income or subsistence is derived from agriculture activities. It is assumed that future industrial development will avoid important cultural sites, but the Mermaids Sanctuary and Mermaids Forest could be compromised because of their proximity to zones earmarked for future development. Similarly, access to recreational areas such as Sereia Beach could be further reduced over time. The development of Soyo as an industrial town and business center would encourage the Government to improve transport links and create a more favorable business environment. This in turn would attract more investment into Soyo as it would be considered a more accessible market with potential for growth. It is likely that the development of Soyo as an economic hub would draw job seekers away from rural and less developed urban areas to seek opportunities in Soyo. The increase in more highly paid workers in the Soyo Area also provides opportunities to improve the housing stock of the
In-migration would lead to the unplanned expansion of communities and pressure on local utilities, services and infrastructure including health and transport (both road and marine). There may also be construction of new roads, such as the road envisaged between the new Angola LNG housing area south of Soyo and Kwanda Base. Such roads, if planned well, could reroute traffic away from residential areas and relieve congestion. Increased movement of people may also encourage the introduction of bus services. Some in-migration will be illegal. Illegal immigrants are likely to accept lower pay and undertake more dangerous and difficult jobs than locals. Vulnerable groups may be exploited and human trafficking may increase as a means to transport people illegally across borders. The demand for labor would encourage government and private spending on training and education. Increased disposable income would stimulate the local economy and attract further investment and secondary businesses. An increase in the supply of goods and services in the area, as well as competition between suppliers, is likely to exert downward pressure on the current high and unstable prices of goods and services in the area. Large numbers of in-migrants who do not have shared history and respect for local norms may erode traditional leadership patterns and reduce community cohesion. Crime may increase as a result. However, positive cultural exchange could also take place with, for example, local
Local Cumulative Impacts

Local cumulative impacts are more wide-ranging as local development will touch on most aspects of peoples lives and the environment of the Soyo Area. The main potential areas of cumulative impact are related both to the physical footprint of development and the influx of job-seekers to the area. Some of the key areas are as follows:
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Loss of mangrove and associated ecological function would result from dredging in the Pululu channel. A combination of landtake, increased population and disturbance would also exert pressure on terrestrial habitats and their fauna. The industrialization of the Soyo Area would result in increased visual impact, noise and higher levels of environmental pollution locally. Air quality is likely to be a particular issue. In addition to the potential loss of fish if mangroves are damaged, the increase in local popu-
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residents learning from the entrepreneurial endeavors of inmigrants from the DRC.
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Management Considerations for Cumulative Impacts

Angola LNG has a far lower ability to influence the wider development of the Soyo area that will result indirectly from the Project and from industries that may be drawn to the area due to the presence of the Project. Here the prime responsibility rests with the Government of Angola, although there are areas where the Project may be able to provide support and assistance (e.g. in the preparation of a strategic development plan for Soyo). It is certain that the Angola LNG Project provides a significant development opportunity for the Soyo Area. The sustainability of the development will in large part depend on the measures put in place by the Government and other stakeholders in the coming years. Once further information is available on the industrialization plans for the area, it is strongly recommended that the Government of Angola undertakes a Strategic Impact Assessment. The results of this assessment would be able to shape the development of a strategic plan of the Soyo Area such that economic benefits are delivered in a manner that is socially equitable and that protects the environment. Angola LNG is interested in working with the Government of Angola to carry out such an assessment.
Implications of Uncertainty
For this Project, much of the front end design information that would usually be available for an ESHIA is confidential at this stage. Once the EPC Contractor is enaged, the Project will issue an ESHIA Addendum to stakeholders with further project details and revised assessments where relevant. The addendum will also take into account the findings of additional work undertaken by the Project to reduce baseline data uncertainty, particularly with respect to noise, air quality and fisheries. The other main area of uncertainty in an ESHIA relates to the responses of the natural and human environment. Two main actions serve to reduce this:
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New religions or branches of established religions could be introduced from neighboring countries, though ancestor worship is likely to continue. However, traditional music, dance and ritual could be influenced or abandoned over time in favor of the cultural practices of other cultures (particularly western culture). Unless new companies make substantial efforts to employ and make benefits felt locally, current alienation (particularly among unemployed youth) could escalate into hostility against companies and their non-local staff.
In-migrant communities in unplanned areas are most likely to suffer from communicable diseases such as TB, cholera etc. There is also the potential for an increase in HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections with a rising population. In-migration also could potentially trigger an outbreak of a severe infectious disease such as Ebola, Marburg, Avian Influenza or SARS. There are no reports of these diseases in Angola at present but the potential exists for one or more of these diseases to be introduced into the area. Construction activities in the area might lead to temporary standing water (in ditches etc.) where mosquitoes could breed, resulting in a higher prevalence of malaria. There are no known developments that could cause cumulative impacts to the Zimbi Resource Area. However should any development take place that could impact the Zimbi Resource Area before it has replenished its seabed sand layer, or in a location that cuts off the influx of sediment into this area, then this could result in a significant habitat change.
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The establishment of a monitoring program will support the Project through construction and operation. This monitoring program will evaluate if mitigation measures are being implemented effectively and if the environment is responding as predicted. Systematic community consultation aims to clearly communicate to communities the activities and predicted impacts of the Project and to listen and respond to their concerns.
Overview of Mangroves in Soyo Area
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Environmental, Socioeconomic and Community Health Management

Approach to ESH Management
The Angola LNG Project is systematically managing health, environmental, safety, reliability by implementing a project-specific Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS) that will be developed further in the context of the overall Project Team Vision.
Project Team Vision We are recognized and respected by our investors, hosts and customers for delivering a World Class LNG enterprise that is known for its innovative and sustainable solutions in facilitating Angolas hydrocarbon development. We are recognized and respected for our results regarding people, safety, environment and health.
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Angola LNG will achieve these core values through the HES Principles and Expectations and the Statement on Corporate Social Responsibility.
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Angola LNGs approach to corporate responsibility will enable the Project to meet its business objectives by being recognized and valued within country and the local community for its strong environmental and social performance as well as its support for good governance and human rights. Principles In attaining our vision, Angola LNG will engage a range of stakeholders, including government, civil society, and local communities. Our approach to corporate responsibility will support our vision by applying the following principles: 1. Implement high ethical standards. 2. Use a participatory approach to actively engage stakeholders affected by Angola LNGs operations and activities and use the results to inform decision-making, implementation, and evaluation processes, including for community engagement and other programs. 3. Assess the environmental, socioeconomic and health impacts of Angola LNG operations and activities and determine mitigation measures before plans are completed. 4. Maintain sound environmental practices in relation to all Angola LNG operations and activities, including through the protection of biodiversity. 5. Promote and support good governance, respects the rule of Angolan law and is consistent with the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights. 6. Ensure Angola LNG operations, objectives, and community engagement programs support or complement government development plans as well as support the effective management of resource wealth. 7. Seek to improve the quality of peoples lives in Angola and the Soyo region by developing community engagement programs that:
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Every Person Safe Every Day. Transparent and ethical behavior. Positive social contribution. Proactive and decisive leadership. Strong capability in Health, Environment, Safety, Efficiency and Reliability.
In the context of the Project Vision, Angola LNG has developed a set of core values. These address the following:
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are sustainable and not dependent on long-term donor support; facilitate self-reliance and self-help among Project stakeholders; help build and nurture human capacity to enable individuals to generate income and be economically self-sufficient; integrate gender and age issues to foster equitable participation and benefits for all members of the community.
Integrity, honesty and ethics in business; Protecting people and the environment; Openness in relationships with others; Diversity and learning from the cultures in which it works and interacts with and excellence and continuous improvement
8. In developing community programs, Angola LNG will seek to meet or exceed leading industry practices to work with local and national organizations, its investors, and other companies, wherever possible, and to complement other existing projects and initiatives. 9. Learn from every community engagement project we support through effective monitoring and evaluation that identifies best practices and lessons learned. 10. Angola LNG will report publicly on the implementation of its corporate social responsibility policy.
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Angola LNG is providing project management and supervision for the design and construction of the plant and associated infrastructure for the Angola LNG Project. The main vehicle for converting policies and principles into action will be the Environmental, Socioeconomic and Health Management Plan (ESHMP) for the Angola LNG Project. Within this framework, there are varying roles and responsibilities for implementing management actions.
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Health and Safety

The Angola LNG Project is committed to creating an Incident and Injury-Free culture, environment and performance for the benefit of all workers on the Project. Angola LNG recognizes that realizing this commitment requires more than a robust management system. Significant changes in leadership, cultures and behaviors are required. The primary objective of Angola LNGs health and safety program is to provide a healthy work environment to prevent injuries and reduce associated losses to the company. This is accomplished by using a hazard communication, industrial hygiene and medical surveillance programs appropriate for the location that include procedures for identification and control of workplace exposures and on-going monitoring and surveillance of affected personnel.
Angola LNG also aims to implement the following key areas of H&S activity:
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Increase health issue awareness and prevention. Communicate to a higher degree the importance of leading indicators as they relate to health. Facilitate ongoing and improved procedures for early reporting of discomfort by creating a culture where care and concern leads to open and frequent reporting practices. Ensure timely response to any industrial hygiene exposures or concerns. Manage all potential injury/illness cases to ensure minimal pain and suffering to the affected employee. Review all facility designs to ensure that best practice health designs are used. Incorporate safety in designs for new facilities. Develop employee sampling programs, an employee biomedical surveillance program, on-site exposure evaluation process, data analysis and reporting capabilities. Communicate corporate HIV / AIDS policy and the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Malaria Control policy. Establish a monitoring schedule and methodology to determine employees' on-the-job exposure to potentially hazardous substances or conditions. Establish procedures to be followed if exposure exceeds specified levels.
Angola LNG will have the ultimate responsibility for delivering ESH management measures. In this respect Angola LNG will review and approve contractor plans for delivery of ESHIA commitments and subsequently during project execution, will review contractor performance through monitoring, audits and inspection. Where the measures set out in the ESHIA do not result in the achievement of objectives, Angola LNG will work with lead contractors as relevant to refine the measures. During construction, the contractor will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation as well as adherence to all environmental socioeconomic and community health controls and mitigation measures specified in the ESHIA report. The contractor is also responsible under the contract for minimizing the potential environmental, socioeconomic, safety and health impacts of all contract activities undertaken by themselves and their subcontractors.
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The ESHMP Overview
In the course of the ESHIA, Project design decisions have been made taking account of the need to avoid, minimize and reduce negative environmental, socioeconomic and health impacts, and the opportunity to enhance positive impacts. These are reflected in the ESHIA as a set of commitments. To ensure that the commitments are managed fully and that unforeseen or unidentified impacts of the Project are detected and resolved, an integral part of the ESHIA is the development of the ESHMP. The ESHMP will be supplemented with additional requirements as the FEED competition is concluded, detailed design proceeds and as contractors are selected and develop their working methods and procedures for the Project. In this respect it is a living document. The key component of the ESHMP is the register of commitments made by the Project as reported in the ESHIA. For each commitment, the ESHMP sets out:
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a comprehensive listing of the mitigation measures (actions) that Angola LNG will implement; suggested designation of responsibility for ensuring full implementation of that action; the parameters that will be monitored to track how effectively actions and mitigation are implemented; and the timing for implementation of the action to ensure that the objectives of mitigation are fully met.
These measures will be addressed as design proceeds, contractors are appointed and detailed working methods are developed. Although modifications to these measures are envisaged, there will be one overriding principle; that none of the measures identified in the ESHIA will be omitted or diluted without recourse to a robust assessment process. The figure below summarizes how an ESHIA commitment has a lifecycle whereby it is reviewed, incorporated into the ESHMP, contractors procedures and ultimately implemented. Implementation itself is not the final act since audit, inspection, monitoring and reporting are also involved. The Project commitments are summarized in a Commitments Register at the end of this document.
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a register of legal and other requirements (Project Standards); a register of the ESHIA commitments; subsidiary implementation plans for specific issues as required; a register of monitoring requirements; and an overview of Angola LNG and Contractors ESH training program.
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Commitment reviewed by Project to ensure buy -in
Incorporated into overall Project Environmental, Soci oeconomic and Health Management Program ESHMP Where appropriate, corrective action/ continuous improvement
Commitments carried into Contractual Conditions, Contractor Control Plans, HES Bridge Documents
Commitment implemented by Contractor
Inspection, audit, monitoring and reporting.
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Angola LNG will continue to engage with stakeholders throughout Project construction and operation. Communication with local communities and other local stakeholders will be a key part of this engagement process and is one where Angola LNG and the contractors will need to work closely together during the construction period.
Recommendations for Environmental and Community Investment

Opportunities for investment in conservation and biodiversity have been raised by consultees during the development of the ESHIA, including research projects on the local estuarine environment as well as management plans for specific animals (e.g. marine turtles, manatees). The Project has undertaken a participatory needs assessment in parallel with the ESHIA and, as a result, has identified a number of priority areas for investment. In order to select projects that deliver sustainable benefits, a number of operating principles are being developed. The operating principles of the Community Investment Program will include the following.
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All projects financed (in part or wholly) by Angola LNG will be identified through some type of consultative process to ensure that they address priorities identified by the intended beneficiaries. The emphasis will be on collaborating with local organizations (including NGOs, community organizations, government, businesses, etc.) in developing and implementing projects). The community investment program will focus on projects that enhance peoples livelihoods, the local economy and the capacity of local government and local residents to participate effectively in the changing environment.
Opportunities for Community Investment associated with the following areas will be considered: 1. Families and Health: 2. Education and Training 3. Small/Medium Enterprise Development 4. Micro-credit 5. Basic Infrastructure associated with Education and Sanitation 6. Agricultural and Fishing Projects The development and initial implementation of the Community Investment Program will begin when the Project co-investors make a Final Investment Decision (FID) to award contracts for construction of the LNG plant and related facilities. FID is expected in late 2006.
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Conclusions
The Angola LNG project, as any large industrial project, has the potential to cause both negative and positive impacts. The Project has either identified or committed to implement measures that will manage these impacts within acceptable limits and in nearly all cases has reduced them to ALARP. Three issues are highlighted for further consideration by the Project where the gap between community expectations and Project commitments could result in an erosion of local support of the Project.
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Opportunities to improve local facilities and health care services. The Project is considering such opportunities in the context of high local expectations. It is recommended this program explores in detail the potential interface with Project activities during both construction and operation such that potential opportunities for the community can be identified and developed.
In addition to resolving these areas of uncertainty, the Project is approaching the critical stage of implementing the ESH Management System. The robustness of this system will be fundamental in ensuring the rigorous implementation of management measures by the Project, its contractors and sub-contractors. In addition to this ESHIA and its planned addendum, it is envisaged that additional ESHIAs will be undertaken and presented to Angolan authorities for any work such as housing facilities for the construction and operational phases and possible dedicated road and bridge from the housing facilities to Kwanda Base.
Capacity Building and Recruitment. Employment is a key local expectation that the Project has responded to in commitments related to capacity building and local recruitment. However, opportunities for further increasing local content through the delivery of well targeted, early training are not as yet being realized. Closed Worker Housing during Construction. Keeping the majority of the construction workforce in a closed housing area is an important measure to manage many environmental, social and health impacts. However, it is recommended that the Project engages more widely with the local leadership on this issue, in light of the repeated calls for a housing strategy that is more integrated into the community. It is also recommended that the Project identifies ways through which the community could benefit from end use of construction buildings or materials.
This ESHIA report is part of a wider, ongoing process being taken forward by Angola LNG to effectively manage the impacts of the Project. This ESHIA report has identified a number of areas where further work is required before a full picture of the likely impacts of the Project can be completed. The key areas of uncertainty, which will be addressed in an ESHIA Addendum, are:
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Stakeholder Engagement and Way Forward

A previously highlighted, comprehensive and effective community consultation, engagement and participation have been and remain key elements of the proposed Angola LNG Project. Stakeholder and specifically community involvement will continue throughout all stages of the proposed project, and where relevant, will be incorporated in the finalization of the project design and construction plans and ESHMPs. ESHIA Disclosure Consultation will commence with the release of this ESHIA Disclosure Report to the public. This document will be placed on public exhibition for 60 days during which time pubic comments will be sought. The Angolan Ministry of Petroleum (MinPet) and Ministry of Urbanism and Environment (Minua) will assess the ESHIA and coordinate the stakeholder engagement meetings within, Angola. It will also be distributed to the governments institutions including the national library and Universities in Angola and will be available on the Angola LNG website at www.angolalng.com, both in Portuguese and English.
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Submission of Comments Individuals and organizations are invited by the Project to submit comments on this ESHIA Disclosure Report verbally or in writing. A submission may include comments, provide information, and/or express opinions about the information presented in the document. If comments are presented verbally, the submitter will be asked for the information stated below. Written submissions should include reasons for conclusions stated in the submission to be stated clearly and supported by relevant data. The source of the information included where applicable. Comments from the public will assist government in making their decision to approve the project and under what conditions. Submissions will be treated as pubic documents unless provided and received in confidence at the request of the submitter. Submissions may be quoted in full or in part of the addendum to the ESHIA. Comments submitted in writing should include the following:
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Additionally, the Project has opened and staffed a Community Center in the city of Soyo, a location where any stakeholder may obtain information about the Angola LNG Project. Comments and questions may be directed to the Angola LNG Project at:
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List of points so that the issues raised are clear Refer each point to the appropriate Section of the ESHIA Disclosure Report (e.g. Section 7.4.5) Include relevant, factual and supportive information with details of the source Provide your name, address and date of submission Indicate whether your submission is to be kept confidential.
All comments for the ESHIA Disclosure Report must be received by November 26, 2006.
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Biodiversity Management Section 7.2.5 BAP
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General Biodiversity Section 7.2.5 Section 7.2.6, Table 7.1 Sections 5.5.2, 7.2.2, 7.2.5, & 7.4.8 Section 7.2.5
The Angola LNG Project will develop a biodiversity action plan (BAP) that will consider appropriate offsets through consultation with local authorities, communities and other stakeholders.
1.2
Site prep, dredging & Land reclamation
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Terrestrial habitats Careful site and pipeline route selection to avoid sensitive habitats. and species
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Terrestrial habitats The methodology for the pipeline installation will be designed to reduce and species impacts to high value or sensitive habitats and species
1.4
The pipeline route from landfall to LNG site will be reinstated as Terrestrial habitats appropriate. Topsoils will be segregated during excavation to allow reand species establishment of local habitat.
1.5
Reinstatement requirements will be designed and written into contract Terrestrial habitats specifications for the pipeline RoW (terrestrial and marine) and other and species areas as required.
During site clearance work, an onsite biologist and snake handling Terrestrial habitats expert will manage the relocation of snakes to reduce any impacts on the 1.6 local community. Large mammals will be allowed to escape and small and species mammals will be trapped for identification purposes and released offsite.
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Deliberate introductions of non-indigenous flora species will be avoided Terrestrial habitats by only using native species or those already naturalized for the purpose and species of any landscaping works.
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Terrestrial habitats All onshore plant and equipment should be cleaned to the satisfaction of and species Angola LNG prior to commencing work. Section 7.2.5
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Aquatic habitats and species
Ballast water management will reduce the risk of introductions of marine species. All Angola LNG product transport vessels will take on clean ballast water (salt water) approximately 100 nautical miles offshore so Vessel inspection any discharge at the facility will be of clean water. Additionally, cargo carriers will have antifouling and be regularly cleaned, primarily to safe fuel costs, but also to reduce the risk of introducing alien species.
Sections 7.2.5, 7.4.8
Aquatic habitats 1.10 and species
The Project will ensure appropriate dredging management techniques are implemented to minimize environmental impacts. Details will be developed in work execution plan by the dredging contractor and reviewed and approved by Angola LNG prior to the start of work.
Sections 7.2.5, 7.4.8
Aquatic habitats 1.11 and species
Beach surveys will be carried out during the turtle nesting season in the area planned for the pipeline landfall/beach crossing to determine if turtles nest there. If they are found to nest there, the Project will implement a turtle management plan (to include avoiding turtle nests).
Section 7.2.5
1.12
If the sand extraction works in the Zimbi Resource Area coincide with the turtle nesting season, the Project will implement a turtle management plan appropriate for the location.
Section 7.2.5
1.13
If required, a marine mammal management plan will be implemented for dredging in the Zimbi Resource Area
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2.1 Soils
Appropriate drainage and construction procedures will be used as specified in the Project Functional Specifications e.g. separate open and closed drains systems shall be provided as needed; provision shall be made for appropriate segregation of liquid wastes (e.g. chemical Audit and contaminated, oil contaminated, etc.); non-contaminated run-off water in inspection areas which are free from potential sources of contamination may be discharged directly to sea or the Congo River without the need for further treatment. The run-off shall be monitored periodically Section 7.4.8
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Topsoil, subsoils and any plant material removed on the pipeline right of way (RoW) will be separately stripped, handled, stored and replaced. Audit and Storage times will be kept to a minimum and soil stockpiles will be inspection restricted to a maximum height of 2m where practicable to avoid compaction.
Section 7.4.8
2.3 Soils
During pipeline construction, appropriate machinery and / or protective boarding will be used during soil stripping to reduce compaction as low Audit and inspection as practicable. Should any compaction occur, the subsoils would be ripped prior to replacement of topsoil.
Section 7.4.8
2.4 Soils
Fuel handling and spill management procedures will be developed and Audit and implemented to avoid localized contamination of soils. Where possible, inspection fuel handling will take place in secure bunded areas.
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2.5 Soils
Techniques for the reinstatement of watercourse banks and beds, where the crossing of a watercourse has been made using the open cut technique, will be determined in consultation with relevant parties. Appropriate measures will be applied to match the individual circumstances of each watercourse crossing. The techniques are well established and aim to provide rapid reinstatement and both bank stabilization and pipeline protection. In most instances, banks will be reprofiled to match the existing and adjacent bank. If necessary, additional measures will be taken to ensure that the banks remain stable.
Section 5.5.2
2.6 Soils
During pipeline construction, measures to reduce mobilization of silt will be utilized as appropriate and may include covering stockpiles and/or Audit and constructing silt fences, particularly on slopes, adjacent to high value or inspection sensitive habitats and in the vicinity of water courses (e.g. mangrove channels).
Section 7.4.8
2.7
Landscape and visual
Appropriate landscaping will be designed; specific landscaping measures will be developed during detailed design. Audit and inspection Audit and inspection
Section 7.4.8 Section 7.4.8 Construction Site Management Plan Section 7.4.8
2.8
During construction, measures will be taken to keep the site clean and free of litter along the pipeline route and on Kwanda Island.
2.9
Along the shoreline of Praia dos Pobres, the shoreline vegetation, where present, will be maintained to a depth of 3 m in order to visually screen construction activities
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The sources of light on construction sites and at the operational facility will be managed to reduce light trespass while ensuring levels required for safe working. The lighting plan will be reviewed by Angola LNG to ensure that appropriate mitigation measures (shades, timers, actuators etc,) are utilized as needed. Section 7.4.8
Blasting activities (including unexploded ordnance), if needed, will be subject to rigid safety, noise and vibration control procedures, including Audit and 2.11 Noise and vibration procedures to ensure adequate warning is given to fenceline inspection communities. These procedures will be agreed with the authorities prior to the commencement of blasting activities.
Section 7.4.8
Night-time construction and maintenance activity will be managed to 2.12 Noise and vibration reduce noise impact on surrounding communities as low as reasonably practicable.
Noise monitoring to establish an accurate Section 7.4.8 pre-project baseline is ongoing.
The Project will minimize night-time truck movements in areas near 2.13 Noise and vibration housing. Where practicable, night-time truck movements will be at least 15 m away from housing.
Audit and inspection
Section 7.4.8
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The Project will identify sensitive daytime periods for minimizing truck 2.14 Noise and vibration traffic (e.g. when children are walking to and from home to school) and incorporate into the traffic management plan
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2.15 Noise and vibration
Construction equipment will be selected and/or maintained to reduce noise generation.
Audit, inspection and periodic noise monitoring Audit, inspection and periodic noise monitoring
Section 7.4.8
Any fixed noise sources (e.g. generators for lighting) will be reviewed 2.16 Noise and vibration and as necessary will be located as far away as is reasonably practicable from communities near the fenceline.
Section 7.4.8
Potential noise impacts from construction activities close to fenceline communities will be evaluated and measures implemented to reduce 2.17 Noise and vibration impacts. Specific actions will be identified in the Work Execution Plan and reviewed by Angola LNG prior to implementation. This will apply particularly to pile driving activities.
Noise monitoring during such operations
Section 7.4.8
The Project will evaluate appropriate noise abatement measures along Periodic noise 2.18 Noise and vibration the heavy haul road, particularly where the road is close to communities monitoring and incorporate specific actions in the Work Execution Plan.
Section 7.4.8
2.19
Where necessary, the EPC conractor will be required to utilize Periodic noise appropriate attenuation measures such as sound walls, acoustic blankets monitoring and/or insulation
Section 7.4.8
Noise performance of equipment is specified in the Project's Functional Periodic noise 2.20 Noise and vibration Specification FS-ON-007. In general, equipment shall be specified so as to monitoring limit noise to 85 dB(A) at 1 m from the source.
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At Praia dos Pobres and residences, a minimum distance of 20 m will be maintained from any equipment functioning in line with the Function Specification (85 dB(A) at 1 m from source). A distance of 50 m will be 2.21 Noise and vibration maintained from residences to areas where multiple equipment or unscreened noise sources (e.g. haul roads, loading areas etc) regularly operate. Periodic noise monitoring Section 7.4.8 Audit and inspection Section 7.4.9
2.22 Dust
A construction site management plan will be developed which will incorporate measures to minimize the emissions of dust
2.23 Dust
If an impact is identified, measures will be taken to reduce the impact, such as changes to the site management and implementation of mitigation and remediation, additional dust suppression and vehicle washing etc. Audit and inspection Audit and inspection
Section 7.4.9
2.24 Dust
Dust generating materials will be covered during transportation and storage as required.
Section 7.4.9, table 7.6
2.25 Dust
The Project will suppress dust generation through application of water and surfacing of the heavy haul road. Visual checks and water spraying trucks will be used prior to and during clearing activities to prevent dust during dry periods.
Regular qualitative monitoring procedures (such as visual checks)
Section 7.4.8, 7.4.9, table 7.6
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Atmospheric pollutants
To reduce emissions during startup, the EPC Contractor will be in compliance with the RfP guidance provided for Mechanical Completion of the Facilities. This requires the appropriate scheduling to bring systems online at the proper times which will result in stabilization of gas flow during startup of the LNG Process
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Atmospheric pollutants Sections 7.4.5, 7.4.8
The flare type, height and design will be selected so that Angolan, World Bank and WHO air quality standards will be achieved.
2.28
A limited amount of flaring will be inevitable during the commissioning phase. It will be minimized wherever practical and will be conducted in a manner that reduces impacts on the environment to ALARP levels. The flare system itself will be designed to the Projects functional specification in this regard. No routine flaring will occur in operations. Flaring will be restricted to emergency and essential maintenance situations only.
Sections 5.6.2, 7.4.5
2.29
Emission limits have been established in Project Functional Specifications Commissioning phase ambient air (e.g. 45 ppmv NOx for stack gases from the onshore gas turbine quality monitoring equipment and emission limit of 157 ppmv from all other stack gases).
Section 7.4.5
2.30
Fugitive emissions from loading operations will be reduced through the use of a closed loop system and vapor recovery.
Sections 7.4.5, 7.4.8 Section 7.4.8
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Mercury in the feed gas will be removed to non-detectable quantities (i.e.
less than 0.01 g Nm ) and all refrigerants will be mercury-free
In line process monitoring or periodic sampling Vessel inspection
2.32
The impact of emissions to air from ships moored at the Angola LNG marine facilities will be reduced by not allowing engines to run on high power.
Section 7.4.5
2.33
Water quality: General
All liquid effluents will meet the Projects Functional Specifications as specified in FS-ON-040.
Periodic water effluent quality monitoring
Section 7.4.8
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A plan for disposal of water used for hydrotest will be developed with careful consideration given to the impact, if any, of remaining chemicals on the environment. The impacts of the chosen dewatering option will be assessed in order to ensure that environmental impacts are ALARP (as low as reasonably practicable). In the event that onshore dewatering is required, the discharge will either discharged offshore immediately seaward of low water at the pipeline landfill location; or discharged via pipeline beyond the Baa do Diogo Co into the River Congo. Sections 5.6.1, 7.4.6, 7.4.8
Hydrotesting Plan
2.35
Wastewater from the accommodation area will be treated prior to disposal in accordance with the Functional Specifications (<2 ppm residual chlorine, <400 MPN coliforms per 100 ml).
Periodic water effluent quality monitoring
Section 7.4.8
2.36
For the Operational Phase, appropriate mitigation measures will be implemented to mitigate impacts from surface water run off (e.g. site drainage oil separators and sediment traps will be used
Section 7.4.8
2.37
Ballast water management will reduce the risk of introductions of marine species. All Angola LNG product transport vessels will take on clean ballast water (salt water) approximately 100 nautical miles offshore so Vessel inspection any discharge at the facility will be of clean water. Additionally, cargo carriers will have antifouling and be regularly cleaned, primarily to safe fuel costs, but also to reduce the risk of introducing alien species.
Section 7.4.8
Water quality: 2.38 General
All vessels contracted or owned by Angola LNG will comply with Angolan regulations and relevant provisions of MARPOL. The Project will develop a plan to verify Project and contractor vessels will comply with these provisions
Vessel inspection
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Water quality: General Vessel inspection
All Angola LNG product (LNG, LPG and condensate) transport vessels will be self contained and will not dispose liquid wastes into the bay with the exception of ballast water. Clean ballast water will be taken on at sea (at approximately 100 nautical miles offshore, as per Angolan regulations), thus any discharge at the facility will be of clean water. Visual monitoring
Section 7.4.8
2.40
Water Quality: Dredging
All dredging and disposal operations will use practicable techniques or work sequencing to control dispersal of sediment.
Section 7.4.8
2.41
As part of the design and implementation of the reclamation, the fill material will be placed within the site so as to maintain natural drainage and minimize any impounding of water.
Section 5.4.3
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Areas of marine works will be contained within an exclusion zone, defined by a Working Boundary beyond which impacts to appropriate variables such as dissolved oxygen, suspended solids, and/or accretion rates will be monitored. If concentrations exceed allowable levels, Angola LNG will order a reorganization of the work until remedial measures are enacted. Pre-works will include testing to determine a representative baseline for dissolved oxygen and suspended solids concentration. Specific variables to be monitored along with intervals and consequences will be incorporated into the Dredging and Land Reclamation specific ESHMP and Contractor's work execution plan.
Visual monitoring and bi-weekly water sampling as appropriate.
Sections 5.4.3, 7.2.5, 7.4.8
Dredging and Disposal Plan
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2.43
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Alternative uses for surplus dredged material are being evaluated. If disposal of inappropriate or surplus dredged material is required it will take place at a depth below 5 m in the Congo River north of the proposed Audit and channel. Such placement will prevent the build-up of material in the inspection river and allow this material to flow into the Congo River Canyon. Dredged spoil material has previously been geochemically analyzed for compliance with London Dumping Convention guidelines and spoil disposal will take place in accordance with this Convention. Sections 7.2.5, 7.4.8
2.44
The contractors will be provided with a copy of the Angola LNG Environmental Socioeconomic and Health Management Plan (ESHMP). The ESHMP will include the relevant commitments contained in the ESHIA Commitments Register with responsibilities, required monitoring and oversight measures to be implemented by Angola LNG.
Section 7.4.8
2.45
The dredging contractor shall undertake additional measures to minimize sediment disturbance/biota impacts including, but not necessarily limited to: Use of siltation entrapment measures in order to further avoid generating excess turbidity within the Bay. Design dredging operations to reduce impacts on existing natural aquatic and marginal vegetation marginal to the Working Boundary. Dredged spoil (except that used for bund walls) will not be deposited on surrounding vegetation, inclusive of mangroves, or in the directly adjacent areas to prevent sediment disruption of the natural hydrology of the area and to protect against accelerated erosion
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Reclamation above nominal sea level will be bunded in order to contain fill material that is deposited on the site, to provide materials control.
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2.47
If loading into barges, then measures shall be taken or procedures adopted to avoid overspill.
Section 7.4.8
2.48
Dredged spoil material has previously been geochemically analyzed for compliance with London Convention guidelines and any spoil disposal will take place in accordance with this Convention.
Section 7.4.8
2.49
The Contractor will be required to collect any run-off slurry (containing excess fines) from the reclamation area by means of silt traps (or equivalent) and if required, dispose of unwanted materials at a disposal area designated and approved by Angola LNG and the regulatory authorities.
Visual monitoring, Section 7.4.8 audit and inspection
Water Quality: 2.50 Dredging
The dredging contractor will be required to locate, identify and manage any debris or object harmful to the dredging equipment and/or its personnel. The contractors proposed disposal site for any such wastes will be set out in a Dredging and Disposal Plan.
Sections 5.4.3, 7.4.8
General Waste 2.51 management
Sanitary wastes resulting from onshore facilities will be treated to Audit and achieve project functional specifications and the appropriate standards prior to discharge. A risk-based analysis will be conducted to determine inspection the impacts of any discharge on the receiving water
Section 7.4.8
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General Waste management Section 7.4.8
Audit and Onshore domestic wastes will be handled along with other nonrecyclable wastes and disposed of in facilities approved by Angola LNG. inspection
2.53
General Waste management
Opportunities to integrate Angola LNG waste treatment facilities with local community needs will be identified and scoped for discussion for possible inclusion within the parameters of the project. Audit and inspection
Section 7.4.8
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The Project has produced a general Waste Management Plan (WMP) that identifies all wastes likely to be produced. This plan will be updated to the construction and operational phases. All wastes will be handled, Audit and stored and disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the WMP. inspection A waste minimization philosophy will be implemented throughout all stages of the project and operations.
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Waste storage areas will be sited and designed to avoid risk of discharge Audit and leaching into watercourses, drains and the ground.. inspection
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Waste Management Plan; Construction Site Management Plan Audit and inspection Section 7.4.8 Waste Management Plan; Construction Site Management Plan Audit and inspection Section 7.4.8 Waste Management Plan; Construction Site Management Plan
2.56
All waste skips/containers will be stored in a secure managed area and labeled, indicating the types of waste that each may accept.
2.57
All waste containers will be in good condition and be fitted with lids/covers to prevent both waste escaping and ingress water to be specified in the WMP.
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General Waste 2.58 management
Rubbish will be removed from the site in a controlled manner, consistent with the requirements of the WMP. While transporting waste, particular Audit and inspection care will be taken to prevent windblown rubbish spreading to areas outside the boundaries of the site.
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General Waste management Audit and inspection
Appropriate approvals (licenses are not currently required) will be obtained for transferring and disposing controlled (as defined on the WMP) waste, such that no waste will be disposed of without due care. Waste will only be transferred to carriers approved by the Project, with all relevant transfer notes being completed and passed to the relevant parties. Audit and inspection
Section 7.4.8
2.60
The Project will utilize appropriately engineered facilities (incinerator/ landfill) for potentially hazardous waste disposal either with a third party as a joint facility (the preferred option) or dedicated to the Project.
Section 7.4.8
Waste Management Plan
2.61
Waste disposal storage areas shall be designed to ensure hygienic operation, to prevent nuisance odors and dust, to prevent loss of waste materials, and to prevent scavenging.
Section 7.4.8
2.62
The waste management plan will consider environmental and health concerns relating to materials recycled to the local community.
Section 7.4.8
Potentially 2.63 hazardous waste management
Used oil from the machines to be employed for the Site Preparation and Construction works will be collected in an environmentally sound manner and stored for recycling, as set out in the WMP.
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Potentially 2.64 hazardous waste management Audit and inspection Section 7.4.8
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Any potentially hazardous waste will be segregated as appropriate.
Potentially 2.66 hazardous waste management Audit and inspection
Hazardous waste will be securely contained and labeled with the contents.
Section 7.4.8
Filters of the mercury guard will be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner or returned to the supplier for appropriate disposal.
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3.1 Fish Resources
Marine pipeline installation methods are selected to reduce the physical impact to the seabed and re-suspension of seabed material and any attendant impacts to inshore marine fish and fish habitat.
3.2 Fish Resources
Sand extraction works will be managed to minimize impacts to fisheries, including zonal dredging to reduce size of exclusion area.
Section 7.5.7 Section 7.5.3 & 7.8.6 Marine Traffic Management Plan
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Fishing Communities
A marine traffic management plan will be developed and implemented.
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Fishing Communities
During dredging and land reclamation activity, the Project will provide information on the Project activities and exclusion zones to the local Regular reports to Section 7.5.3 community. Once construction is complete, additional information will senior management. & 7.8.6 be provided related to safety exclusion zones associated with marine and ship loading activities.
3.5
Fishing Communities
Access to the Cadal Channel will be maintained during pipeline construction.
Regular qualitative monitoring procedures (such as visual checks/community consultation)
Section 7.5.3
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Fishing Communities
The grievance process developed by the Project will include provisions for addressing claims for injury and damage to fishing equipment.
Section 7.5.3
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Fishing Communities
Response plans will be in place and life preservers will be available on dredging vessels in the eventuality of a marine accident.
Section 7.5.7
Fishing 3.8 Communities
A Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for potential economic resettlement of fishing communities as a result of the proposed dredging and reclamation works is under development. This RAP will include specific measures to mitigate impacts to fishing livelihoods.
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4.1
Stakeholder Interface
Angola LNG will undertake ongoing engagement with stakeholders (including the community, government, NGOs, and other interested parties) throughout the pre-construction, construction and operational phases including communications and consultation on emergency response. A senior full-time staff member will be responsible for interfacing with local government, the community and other local stakeholders and the functioning of the grievance procedure. The staff member will be supported by full-time Community Liaison Officers (CLOs). The Project will also develop procedures for Contractors to report community issues rapidly to the Project. Regular reports to management. Section 7.6.6
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Stakeholder 4.2 Interface
A community engagement plan will define consultation activities that Monitoring of engage all sections of the local community through the pre-construction, grievances. construction and operation phases. Specific activities will be developed Public surveys. to engage vulnerable groups. CLO office visitors book.
Section 7.6.6
Community Engagement Plan
4.3
The CLO office (located in Soyo town) will be open during normal business hours and will be staffed by individuals able to provide information and receive concerns on the Project.
Section 7.6.6
4.4
The CLOs will consult regularly with local leaders and other community Regular reports to representatives regarding key decisions and to seek their continued management. support for widespread engagement with the community.
Section 7.6.6
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A program of community outreach focusing on verbal communication Regular reports to will be implemented that may include such things as family days, school management. visits and site tours.
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The management of all grievances and community concerns will be in accordance with the Grievance Procedure. Grievances and concerns will Regular reports to be tracked on a database and the Project will regularly analyze and management. report on concerns and Project responses to senior management. Community leaders will be engaged to advise on the resolution of grievances where appropriate.
Section 7.6.6
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Regular community meetings will be held prior to and during site preparation, construction, commissioning and start of operations to discuss the mitigation measures, particularly with communities that neighbor construction sites and the heavy haul road.
Regular reports to management.
Section 7.6.6
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The Project will establish a dialogue with communities to discuss Regular reports to opportunities for the Project to establish greater integration with the local management. community for the construction and operation phases.
Section 7.6.6
4.9 Worker housing
During EPC and Operational Phases, Soyo residents who work on the Project/at the LNG facility will be allowed to continue to live with their families in the Soyo area. Transportation will be provided from identified points to transport them to the facility each day.
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4.10 Worker housing
Non local construction workers will be housed in a closed accommodation area (workers only normally allowed out on company business and organized recreational excursions). Construction accommodations will be of permanent style housing located south west of Soyo. The housing will adhere to Angola LNG minimum housing guidelines and standards including appropriate size of rooms and acceptable standards of hygiene. Section 7.6.6
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During Operational Phase, any non-local permanent (non-rotational) workers will be housed on a permanent family basis. The Project intends Angola LNG to to maximize the number of non-rotational workers to the extent qualified confirm wording and willing candidates are available, but the permanent workforce may need to be supplemented with a rotational workforce.
Section 7.6.6
4.12
Worker management
Workers will be expected to have a high standard of conduct both at the workplace and in their leisure time. The Project will implement and enforce a Code of Conduct that will outline the behaviors required and will form part of the conditions of work for Project employees (including contractors). The code will be reviewed with community representatives and shared with the wider community.
Visual observance of adherence to the code of conduct in the workplace and Section 7.6.6 project housing. Inclusion of code of conduct in conditions of work.
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Worker 4.13 management
The Project will work with local community representatives to develop a cultural awareness booklet and training materials (published in Portuguese and English) that will cover key issues including the location and importance of all local cultural sites and other cultural sensitivities. This shall be developed prior to dredging and land reclamation. Availability of booklet to workers. Awareness of workers.
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Induction training will include modules on: health and safety, environmental awareness, accommodation rules, worker code of conduct Workforce training and cultural awareness. Cultural awareness training will encompass log different cultures within the workforce in addition to information in the cultural awareness booklet.
Section 7.6.6
The contractors must comply with Project's Drug and Alcohol Policy. A no tolerance policy will be in place for controlled substances or alcohol. As per Drug and Project workers will not be allowed to use controlled substances during Alcohol and after working hours.
Section 7.6.6
Alcohol will only be sold from approved vendors/facilities in the accommodation area. Consumption of alcohol at any construction site, office or other workplace will be strictly forbidden.
Spot checks for drivers and operators of heavy machinery.
Section 7.6.6
4.17
Worker management
Smoking in the workplace and workers accommodation area will only be Signage in public allowed in designated smoking zones. areas. Spot checks. Vehicle searches.
Section 7.6.6 Section 7.2.5
Worker Code of Conduct Worker Code of Conduct
4.18
Worker management
Hunting and fishing in the local area will not be permitted by non-local project construction personnel.
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Worker 4.19 management Section 7.6.6
Workers accommodation area will be managed and include measures to control access into and egress from the area. Only workers with permits Perimeter checks. Movement log. will be allowed into the area, along with other authorized persons involved in such activities as maintenance and inspection.
4.20
Worker management
Meals provided by the Project will meet minimum nutrition standards and will reasonably take into account dietary restrictions.
Section 7.6.6
4.21
Worker management
Recreational facilities will be provided for use by Project workers.
Section 7.6.6 Section 7.6.6
4.22
Worker management
The accommodation areas will include areas for religious observances.
4.23
Worker management
The contractor will provide transportation for non-local workers to return to their place of residence during leave periods and at the end of period of work.
Section 7.6.6
All worker agreements will be consistent with relevant aspects of national labor law (as amended by the Project Decree Law when this is in place) and adhere to internationally accepted labor principles articulated in the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. These include prohibiting child labor, forced labor and discriminatory behavior, as well as recognizing the rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining. The Project will not discourage workers from forming or joining workers associations of their choosing or from bargaining collectively, and will not discriminate against workers who do so. The Project will engage with such worker representatives.
Project review of lead contractor employment contracts.
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The Project will be required to have procedures for workers to raise reasonable workplace concerns and for the monitoring and resolving of such concerns. Employees will be informed of the worker grievance mechanism at the time of hire.
Project review of lead contractor employment contracts.
Section 7.6.6
4.26 Security
Angola LNG will develop a liaison protocol with Angolan state authorities including police and port authorities. Audit and inspection
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4.27 Security
Angola LNG will implement a security management plan that respects the rule of law and is consistent with the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.
4.28 Security
Feedback from key stakeholder groups will be considered during the implementation and ongoing review of the Project security management plan.
Section 7.6.6
Security Management Plan
4.29
Emergency response
The Project will develop emergency response plans to cover engineering contingencies marine collisions, product spills and other emergencies (e.g. outbreaks of infectious diseases such as SARS, Avian Influenza, Marburg and Ebola viruses). The Project will communicate relevant aspects to local communities and authorities.
Section 7.6.6
Emergency Response Plan
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4.30
Construction management
A project representative will be responsible for All main contractors will appoint a senior individual with responsibility ensuring that for social and community issues. Regular interface meetings will be held systems are in place between contractors and the Project to review environmental, social and to monitor contractor health performance. compliance with ESHIA commitments. Section 7.6.6
4.31
A constraints map will be prepared with cultural leaders identifying sites off-limits to Project activities and workers. This will be provided to contractors and included in Cultural Awareness Training. Procedures for chance finds of historical, archaeological or cultural interest will be developed that will include a requirement to stop work until appropriate management measures are agreed. This procedure will include management measures for exhuming human remains.
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Should construction activity be required in proximity to cultural sites, Angola LNG will develop and implement working protocols in consultation with local traditional leaders.
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4.33
Should the Project affect access to the western side of Praia dos Pobres, the Project will seek to provide alternative access and will consider improvement works to the remaining portion of the beach (in terms of access, safety and quality) in consultation with local users. Changes to the beach will preserve entry into the Canal do Soyo and the timing of any improvements will be communicated in advance to stakeholders.
Section 7.6.6
4.34 Audit and inspection
Micro routing will continue for the pipeline to reduce impacts as low as reasonably practicable.
Section 7.7.6 Section 7.6.6 Section 7.6.6
4.35
Specifications for borrow pits/ trenches will be established to prevent them filling with water and becoming vectors for malaria.
4.36
All open trenches will be clearly marked, patrolled and barriers installed Audit and to restrict access. inspection
Construction 4.37 management
Where fencing is used along the right of way, crossings will be maintained for the passage of people and, where necessary, vehicles. Access through fenced sections will be provided approximately every 200 m.
Section 7.7.6
4.38
Should access to Luanda Pil mooring sites be affected during the construction phase, the Project will provide alternative mooring facilities for the period of disruption in a location agreeable to the community.
Section 7.8.6
Construction 4.39 management
The design and potential construction of temporary buildings utilized during construction phase will be evaluated for the potential to re-use the buildings for community use. This does not include construction housing as this will be permanent.
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Health
Workforce and 5.1 community healthcare
Prior to the construction of the onshore facilities, the Project will develop a workforce and community health plan that will consider in further detail the following commitments in order to manage the potential negative health impacts of the Project and to take forward opportunities to enhance workforce and community health. Section 7.6.6
During construction of the onshore facilities primary healthcare will be provided free of charge to all workers (directly employed and employed through contractors) in an on-site clinic. The DLR and site preparation contractors will also provide primary medical care for their workers.
Section 7.6.6
During the Operational Phase of the plant, the Project will provide healthcare to directly employed workers and their direct families. The manner of provision of operational health services will be determined during construction. Employee health records
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All workers will have health checks prior to employment and at regular intervals during employment.
Section 7.6.6
A health awareness and health education program will be rolled out to all workers including a compulsory induction health awareness training session with frequent reminder and update sessions throughout their Employee training contracted time of employment. Awareness training will include records information on transmission and prevention of HIV/AIDS and STIs and early warning symptoms for SARS, Avian Influenza, TB, and Marburg etc. stressing the importance of reporting any suspected cases.
Section 7.6.6
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The Project will implement a TB program consistent with Angolan programs and international standards.
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An HIV/AIDS awareness program will be implemented for the workforce. Voluntary counseling and testing for HIV/AIDS will be promoted widely within the workforce and preventative measures such as condoms will be made available to the entire workforce. HIV/AIDS testing will not be mandatory.
Section 7.6.6
The Project will have an ongoing monitoring program in place for Avian Influenza.
Section 7.6.6
The Project will implement a malaria control program for all active workers, including those living off-site during their period of employment. Angola LNG strongly recommends all workers with low immunity to malaria take malaria prophylactics. These will also be made available to the Angolan workforce, on an optional basis.
Section 7.6.6
Contractors working for, or on behalf of, Angola LNG are required to protect their employees through the development and implementation of a malaria control policy.
Section 7.6.6
During construction and operation phases, workers/employment will not be terminated due to identification of an illness unless it reduces the person's ability to undertake the required work.
Section 7.6.6
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Workforce and 5.12 community healthcare Section 7.6.6
Where the Project hires medical professionals already employed in the Soyo area, to be used in a medical or other role they will seek to employ them in such a way (e.g., part-time schedules etc.) that the local medical resources are not adversely impacted.
Should an outbreak of a serious infectious disease such as SARS, Avian Influenza etc. occur in a particular region, employment from that area will be temporarily suspended until the disease is contained.
Section 7.6.6
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The Project will collaborate with the Ministry of Health and other organizations, such as the WHO on their Roll Back Malaria program and the UN program on HIV/AIDS and will work with existing Partner programs to implement measures such as regular vector control in areas close to the Project to help reduce impacts to the workforce.
Section 7.6.6
Economics Monthly Local Labor, Goods and Services Report Sections 7.7.5 Project Philosophy 025
6.1
Local/ national content strategy
The contractors and Angola LNG will assign necessary personnel and other resources to manage local content throughout the lifetime of the Project.
6.2
A hierarchical procurement process will be established that provides for procurement at Soyo level, then at Zaire Province level and then at national level.
Sections 7.7.5
Project Philosophy 025
6.3
Angola LNG and EPC contractors will disseminate procurement requirements as early as possible to local businesses in the Soyo area.
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Recruitment, training and 6.4 demobilization strategy
Contractors will be required to recruit locally where appropriate skills and necessary experience exist. Contract specifications will clearly define Monthly Local and require the following prioritization for employment: initially from Labor, Goods and Services Report Soyo, then Zaire Province, then the rest of Angola. Contractors will be required to implement a system to ensure this is in effect.
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Hiring guidelines have been developed in consultation with representatives from the local community to take account of the realities of the local employment situation. All contractors will implement the hiring guidelines. There will be no requirement for applicants to make payments for applying for, or securing, employment on the Project.
Sections 7.7.5
Project Philosophy 025 Hiring Guidelines
There will be no distinction, exclusion or preference in the recruitment process made on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, or political opinion. However, there will be a preference for applicants from Soyo, Zaire Province and Angola.
Sections 7.7.5
Recruitment centers will be established in Soyo town and other population centers as appropriate (including Luanda and MBanza Congo). Ongoing information on potential positions for local workers will be made available. Local hiring will only occur from designated recruitment centers. There will be no hiring at the accommodation areas or worksites.
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Recruitment, training and 6.8 demobilization strategy Sections 7.7.5
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The Project will implement a hiring plan to facilitate a transparent local hiring practice. The Project will interface with the local recruitment office (MAPESS) and other appropriate organizations to work to be proactive in discussing recruitment needs, success of recruitment strategies and ways of enhancing the recruitment process for local workers.
The Project will work to ensure clear information is provided on the local recruitment process and criteria for local recruitment. This will be provided via various media at a local and national level in a timely manner.
Sections 7.7.5
All job vacancies will clearly identify the required skills and experience in order to ensure transparency and manage expectations.
Sections 7.7.5
Upon offer and acceptance of employment (directly to Angola LNG or to contractors), a worker agreement will be signed with each worker clearly stating their period of employment and the terms and conditions pertaining to their employment. A copy of the worker agreement will be provided to the employee.
Sections 7.7.5
Non-local workers will be placed on reasonable rotation schedules with paid travel home to allow them to go home and minimize the need to bring the entire family to Soyo.
Review of lead contractor worker agreements
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The Project will seek to work with government representatives and representatives of key worker sectors (e.g., education, health, medical) to establish an effective process for limiting negative impacts on these sectors.
Sections 7.7.5
A certificate of employment experience and training will be offered to all workers at the conclusion of successful employment.
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Main contractors will prepare a demobilization plan. Information (in accordance with Angolan regulation) will be provided to Angolan national workers to help them to prepare for and understand the timing of demobilization.
Review of Sections 7.7.5 demobilization plan
Demobilization Plan
Defined responsibilities for training will be given to individuals in Angola LNGs Project team and within the Contractor.
Sections 7.7.5
Employment requirements of the construction and operation phases of the Project will be assessed as early as possible to identify training priorities and commence pre-employment training.
Sections 7.7.5
Training will be done in association with existing training centers where appropriate.
Sections 7.7.5
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Recruitment, training and 6.19 demobilization strategy Sections 7.7.5
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Training plans will be developed in accordance with each employees work agreement and will be relevant to the type of position they are hired for.
Training for the operational phase will take place as early as possible to ensure that sufficient skills have been gained prior to operation.
Sections 7.7.5
A process to select and transfer appropriately skilled employees between the construction and operation phases of the Project will be implemented. Appropriate candidates will be identified and trained accordingly and with sufficient time to be employed for the operation of the LNG facility.
Sections 7.7.5
Business development and 6.22 enabling environment strategy
The Project will develop and implement a Local Supplier Strategy to increase the capacity of local businesses to complete effectively for procurement contracts. This will consider training and information needs of local businesses and other enabling factors such as access to finance and low cost premises. Training will be done in association with existing training centers where relevant.
Sections 7.7.5
The Project will promote opportunities for direct purchase of goods by Project workforce such as the establishment of a structured market place and identification of commercial services in Soyo such as hotels and restaurants that could be used by the Project.
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Angola LNG will monitor prices for key commodities purchased by the most vulnerable sectors of the community and seek to collaborate with the local government and others to find ways of reducing impacts.
Sections 7.7.5
Partnerships will be encouraged between foreign contractors and local businesses to help build capacity.
Sections 7.7.5
Angola LNG will contact the local government to encourage the development of an infrastructure plan. Angola LNG will be available to assist and offer input if asked.
Sections 7.7.5
Infrastructure, services and transport Section 7.8.6
Infrastructure and 7.1 services management
The Project will be self sufficient in water, energy and sewage treatment and disposal.
Infrastructure and 7.2 services management
The Project will explore opportunities for sustainable community investment programs in the areas of families and heath (e.g. clean water, HIV/AIDS awareness), education and training, small-medium enterprise development, micro credit, basic infrastructure and agriculture, and agricultural and fishing projects.
Section 7.8.6
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A traffic management plan will be developed that will aim to route and schedule traffic to avoid noise-sensitive locations such as schools, hospitals and places of worship and peak traffic times. The plan will also include procedures for abnormal loads, appropriate speed limits, procedures in case of accidents involving third parties, and liaison with emergency services.
Road traffic and 7.4 vehicle management
A Project material transportation strategy will be implemented to reduce the road transportation of construction materials and other goods as low as reasonably practicable. Fill materials for the reclamation will not be transported by road through the town of Soyo. Workers living offsite will have access to transportation to the project site. Transportation will be provided between Project accommodation and the worksite.
Section 7.8.6
Construction Site Management Plan; Traffic Management Plan
A baseline structural survey of existing buildings along the heavy haul road will be carried out in advance of Project use of the heavy haul road.
Section 7.8.6
All Project and contractor vehicles will be required to be of an acceptable standard and regularly checked for safety.
Section 7.8.6
Regular health checks (including eyesight tests) will be given to all Angola LNG and contractor drivers.
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Angola LNG and its Contractors have the right to perform reasonable unannounced searches of it employees, subcontractors, and subcontractor employees, including personal vehicles and personal effects, before entering company premises, engaging in company business or operating company equipment. Spot checks (breath alcohol testing) will be utilized to monitor the use of alcohol by Project drivers.
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All Project drivers will have defensive driver training, safety and first aid training.
Section 7.8.6
The Project will seek to work with local authorities to extend its road safety awareness training to local road users and schools.
Section 7.8.6
Any road accidents involving Project vehicles will be fully investigated and corrective action will be taken as necessary. Road accidents will be monitored in the Soyo area to detect any trends and assess any Project interactions.
Section 7.8.6
The Project will utilize its existing " Incident and Near-miss Reporting and Investigation Process for Angola LNG " for dealing with accidents involving injury to a third party/community member, livestock or employee.
Section 7.8.6
The heavy haul road will be resurfaced as needed. Additional improvements such as building sidewalks and curbs on sections used by pedestrians, upgrading pedestrian crossings will be considered through a traffic risk assessment and added as needed for safety.
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Road traffic and 7.14 vehicle management Section 7.8.6
The road surface quality will be evaluated prior to use, monitored throughout use and action will be taken as required to repair any damage to roads caused by the Project.
7.15
Marine transport management Vessel inspection
A marine traffic management plan will be developed in liaison with the Kwanda Base Harbor Master and appropriate authorities to manage potential issues surrounding interactions between Project marine traffic and other vessels, including small boat users. The plan will consider: scheduling of boats; approaches of product carriers; the use of escort boats to enforce safety exclusion zones; and speed limits.
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7.16
Marine transport management
The Project will develop a maritime safety awareness campaign for all local boat users and consider other measures to increase the safety of fishermen and other boat users. This will include practical advice on movement around the Baa do Diogo Co and Zimbi Resource Area in order to prevent accidents. The Project will provide information on the movement of Project marine traffic to local boat users and the extent of the relevant safety zones.
Vessel inspection
Section 7.8.6
7.17
The Project will continuously review and improve safety management skills of Project boat personnel.
Vessel inspection
Section 7.8.6
Marine transport 7.18 management
Angola LNG will ensure that the dredging contractor will, as part of the pre-dredge planning, provide temporary navigation equipment and aids Vessel inspection (buoys and lights) to ensure no interference from other marine users (e.g. other commercial shipping, fishermen, local ferries etc.).
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7.19
All dredging and associated equipment to be employed on the work will be required to be maintained in good working order. The contractor shall Vessel inspection ensure that the equipment is regularly inspected by a competent authority, and verified by such authority to be in a safe working condition.
Section 7.8.6
7.20
The Contractor will be required to provide a Work Execution Plan that will be approved by Angola LNG prior to start of field work covering work in the Baa do Diogo Co and the Zimbi Resource Area.
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Should Project activities prevent the local community from getting water from the Tidewater vessel, the Project will provide an alternative water source.
Section 7.8.6
Non routine scenarios
8.1 Spill prevention
Refueling of vessels will take place when vessels are securely moored at Kwanda Base or an alternative refueling site. Secondary containment Audit and will be provided. Dredging and Land Reclamation (DLR) vessels will not use Kwanda Base for refueling and will establish a refueling plan at inspection the detailed design stage. Product carriers will not be fueled at Kwanda Base.
Section 7.9.3
During the Operational Phase, product carriers (LNG vessels) will be required to maintain a state of readiness for immediate departure at all times while moored at either of the berths for safety and security reasons.
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Refueling of vessels will be undertaken using appropriate equipment that has been checked for quality and reliability by Angola LNG and deemed fit for use. Relevant specifications will be included in Angola LNG's Spill Prevention Plan. Audit and inspection Section 7.9.3 Vessel inspection Section 7.9.3
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The appropriate standards of vessel operation and navigation will be applied at all times and appropriate navigation aids will be in place.
Marine Traffic Management Plan; Spill Prevention Plan Sections 5.7.3 and 7.8.3 Section 7.9.3 Section 7.9.3 Marine Traffic Management Plan Spill Response Plan Spill Response Plan
Only one ship at a time will be allowed to move to/from the berths.
8.6 Spill response
Security boats will be deployed to ensure safety exclusion zones are observed.
8.7 Spill response
There will be a clear communication protocol between the vessels and the LNG Facility.
Relevant personnel will be properly trained in the correct procedures for Audit and handling chemicals, refueling and use of spill response equipment. inspection
Section 7.9.3
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8.9 Spill response
A spill contingency and response plan will be implemented for the construction and operational phases and will cover potentially impacted areas. This will include regular training and drills. The dredging and land reclamation contractor will develop a spill contingency and response plan that considers dredging and land reclamation activities in further detail. The Project will review and approve the plan and ensure that it interrelates effectively with the overall Project spill contingency and response plan. Individual boats contracted by the Project will be required to have an appropriate level of spill response strategy.
Section 7.9.3
8.10 Spill response
Sensitive receptors will be protected as needed with booms. Locations will be identified in Angola LNG's Spill Response Plan.
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8.11 Spill response
Spills will be recorded and reported to Project management and appropriate authorities. Audit procedures will ensure that following a spill the appropriate corrective actions are taken to clean up the spill and provide lessons learned for avoiding future spills.
Section 7.9.3
Spill Prevention Plan
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Additional Impact Assessment Studies and Management Commitments
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Front End Engineering and Design is the subject of a design competition and a number of matters have yet to be resolved in terms of detail on emissions, discharges, wastes etc. In addition, any project of this nature may be subject to changes as it moves through the design and decision9.1 ESHIA Addendum making process. The detailed impacts of the selected design will be assessed and reported in an Addendum to the ESHIA, together with any other material changes to the project (e.g. construction methodologies). At this time the Commitments Register will also be revised to the extent this is required.
ESHIA Addendum
As detailed design proceeds and as construction contractors are appointed, the Angola LNG ESHMP requires specific plans be developed including: Operational Discharge Management Plan; Site Abandonment 9.2 Management Plans and Rehabilitation Plan; Spill Prevention Plan; Spill Response Plan; Waste Management; Disposal and Deposit Plan (encompassed within Project Waste Management Plan).
Section 9.2.6
ESHIA Addendum
Prior to undertaking any Project activities outside of activities already assessed, an environmental, socioeconomic and health impact 9.3 Additional ESHIAs assessment screening will be undertaken to identify the need to carry out an additional ESHIA . Where an ESHIA is required, this will be completed and made publicly available prior to commencing work.
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9.4
Resettlement Action Plans
The Project will seek to avoid or minimize the need for physical or economic resettlement. The need for a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) will be assessed in relation to the use by the project of land outside the current confines of Kwanda Base and, if required, developed and implemented to avoid or compensate for impacts on physical and economic livelihoods caused by project land /area utilization.
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Consideration of 9.5 Fenceline Communities
Once all impacts on fenceline activities have been evaluated, especially the residual accumulative impacts during construction, the need for further mitigation (according to the avoid, minimize, compensate principle) will be considered. This will be undertaken in the Addendum to the ESHIA.
Section 7.10.3
ESHIA Addendum
9.6 Assurance
A senior Project representative will be responsible for ensuring that systems are in place to monitor contract compliance with ESHIA commitments. Angola LNG will review and approve contractor plans for delivery of ESHIA commitments and subsequently during project execution, will review contractor performance through monitoring, audits and inspection. Where the measures set out in the ESHIA do not result in the achievement of objectives, Angola LNG will work with lead contractors as relevant to refine the measures.
Section 9.2.1
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Environmental 9.7 Management System
The Angola LNG Project will customize the Chevrons Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS) to manage the environmental, socioeconomic and health impacts of the project. This management system will include i) environmental, socioeconomic, and health impact assessment; ii) the development of Project and contractor management plans; iii) policies, procedures and specifications; iv) organizational capacity and training; v) community engagement; vi) monitoring; and vii) reporting. Section 9.1.1
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Development of the Angola LNG Project

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Offshore Gas Gathering Associated with the Angola LNG Project

The Project Location

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

The Project Setting

The Coastal Zone

The Congo Estuary

The Zimbi Area

The Natural Environment Kwanda Island

Terrestrial Habitats and Land Use

The Project Setting

30E Juba Gulu

DEM. REP. OF CONGO

Lake Kariba Livingstone

Victoria Falls Z I M B A B W E 20S Tsumeb N A M I B I A Maun

Tulear Pietersburg 25S

Bisho Oudtshoorn East London Port Elizabeth

Parallel scale at 15S 0E

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

The Project Setting

Fishing Community Consultations

subsistence. Food shortages have been reported in the Soyo Area.

Example of Tall Mangrove Habitat Near Kwanda Island

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Spatial Sensitivities Map

Fishing Community Consultation

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

The Angola Project ESHIA

Scope of the ESHIA

site preparation works (i.e. construction dredging and land reclamation);

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Overview of the Angola LNG Project

Giant Black Sable

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Overview of the Angola LNG Project

Aerial View of Kwanda Island Showing Proposed Angola LNG Components

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Site Preparation Overview

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Overview of the Angola LNG Project

(1) The International Navigation Association

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Zimbi Sand Sourcing

Workforce and Procurement Requirements during Site Preparation

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Overview of the Angola LNG Project

Terrestrial Pipeline Construction

Commissioning the Plant, Storage and Export Facilities

The spread technique involves the following activities:

The following elements will probably be pre-fabricated:

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Inaugeration of Community Center, Soyo

Marine Pipeline Installation

Typical Restored Field Following Pipeline Installation

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Overview of the Angola LNG Project

Operation Pipeline Operations

Procurement Process for the Construction Phase