concept EIA-rapport - Staatsolie

SRK Consulting: Project No: 439414 Staatsolie Pipeline EIA – Draft EIA Report Page 92
Impact
Accidental release of
hydrocarbons due to
pipeline rupture or
leakage
Significance rating *
Before
mitigation
Medium
After
mitigation
Very Low
Key mitigation/optimisation measures
To reduce the probability of an incident (does not affect
significance rating):
• Design the pipelines to minimise the risk of failure.
• Regularly monitor and maintain the pipeline to prevent
failures.
• Install and maintain a cathodic protection system.
• Regularly inspect the pipeline corridor to detect anything
that could damage the pipeline.
To reduce the impact in the event of an incident:
• Avoid drilling through sand bodies, as far as possible.
• Maximise the vertical distance between pipelines and the
Zanderij aquifer (aim for 10 m or more).
• Maintain a distance of 200 m from drinking water wells.
• Monitor and compare product volumes entering and
exiting the pipelines for indications of lost product.
• Ensure adequate spill response measures are included in
the Emergency Response Plan.
• Notify MAS and land owners in the event of a spill.
• Ensure adequate spill containment and response
equipment are available.
• Ensure all relevant staff are trained in the requirements of
the Emergency Response Plan and in the use of spill
containment and response equipment.
Note: * Potential negative impacts are shaded in orange, benefits are shaded in green. White indicates a neutral impact.
7.2 Key recommendations
A summary of the specific recommended mitigation and optimisation measures is listed in Table 7-1
and Staatsolie would need to implement them to demonstrate adherence to best industry practice.
Key general recommendations, which are considered essential, are:
• Implement the EMMP to guide construction and operations activities and to provide a framework
for the ongoing evaluation of environmental performance;
• Ensure adequate response mechanisms are in place and corrective action is taken to address
any instances of non-compliance with standard parameters or procedures;
• Establish and/or maintain lines of communication with the local communities in the vicinity of the
pipeline alignment, especially drill pads and other structures at or close to the surface. Ensure
that the local communities are aware of the Staatsolie grievance mechanism and how to utilise it.
Develop a complaints registry and investigation procedure to ensure that all grievances are
adequately addressed;
• Maximise the employment of local (Surinamese) nationals and the procurement of local
resources during the construction and operations phases to ensure maximum benefit to the local
economy;
• Compile and implement a detailed Emergency Response Plan prior to commencing with
construction, setting out roles, responsibilities and procedures to address all potential incidents;
• Liaise with the local authorities to ensure coordination of emergency response procedures; and
• Implement monitoring programmes to monitor the integrity of the pipeline;
• Implement the Conceptual Decommissioning Plan at the end of the operational life of the
pipelines.
REUT/DALC 439414_StaatsoliePipelineEIA_Draft EIA Report_Final June 2012