Environmental Statement 2008.FH10

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4.4 BIodiversity and Vulnerable Areas The Shell Group Biodiversity Policy and Commitment states our commitment to work with others to maintain ecosystems and respect protected areas through the application of environmental impact assessment and development of biodiversity action plans for operations in the areas of high biodiversity value. Two of our onshore facilities (Braefoot Bay Terminal and Bacton Gas Plant) operate in close proximity to (though not actually in) environmentally sensitive areas. In addition, several of our offshore installations and pipelines are located in the areas of potentially sensitive marine habitats. These sensitive sites and locations are recognised internally as “High Biodiversity Value Areas” according to the Shell Group Standards. We support these areas through membership of local forums and consultation with relevant national agencies. Using the Environmental Impact Assessment process, we apply appropriate controls for plants and installations and projects that have the potential to impact on these areas. 4.5 Monitoring Seabed Impacts Environmental seabed surveys are one way to monitor the impacts of our activities. Contaminants enter the marine environment through discharge of cuttings, muds, produced water, and even deposition from the atmosphere. Seabed sediments provide a sink for these contaminants. Sediment quality and diversity of seabed plants and creatures are good indicators of impacts and recovery. It is important for us to have scientific evidence to evaluate our impacts, especially around older installations and those in proposed conservation areas. In 2007 we developed a long term seabed monitoring programme. Using a risk-based approach, several sites were selected for three and six year monitoring. The programme was reviewed and supported by BERR and JNCC. We started in 2007 with surveys around Brent and Gannet fields. Leman and Clipper fields are scheduled for surveying in 2008. 4.6 Lateral Learning and Cooperation We believe in being involved in the environmental agenda in the local areas where we operate and in addressing wider regional and global concerns where we have a role to play. To this end, we participate in various stakeholder, government and industry fora and provide resources and expertise in key areas to help define our role in environmental protection. In addition, we jointly fund research and technology Paguridae (hermit crab) at Gannet D Anemones at Indefatigable J programmes in areas where more information or design work is required to enable us to decide the best way forward. For example, in 2007 we sponsored a Joint Industry study to investigate a metric for the assessment of the behavioural and audiological effects on underwater animals of man-made underwater noise.
5. Contacts This report aims to summarise the environmental controls, performance and programmes of Shell Exploration & Production Europe, as applicable to our UK operations and activities. This report will be updated and published annually on our external website. Our preferred route of publication is electronic although hard copies can be printed off as required by individuals accessing our external website. Further information can be obtained by contacting: EPE Environmental Discipline Lead – Ross Clephan HSE Department Shell U.K. Limited 1 Altens Farm Road Aberdeen AB12 3FY Or calling (UK) 01224 882000 and asking for Ross Clephan or Alistair Cameron
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