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information gathering needs to occur, especially in the case of Lae prior to the implementation of
expanded processing capacity in Malahang.
4.6.3 Potential environmental impacts
The environmental impacts associated with existing plants have been discussed in the previous
section. In general, it must be concluded that there are few if any documented cases of permanent
negative environmental impacts associated with the processing plants in the four locations, but the
need for enhanced monitoring, possibly formalized, with associated requirements for remedial
action, is clear.
The potential environmental impacts that might be associated with future investments are discussed
here, and mainly concern the Pacific Marine Industrial Zone (PMIZ) established in Vidar (Madang)
adjacent to the current RD Fishing facilities, and the developments at the Malahang Industrial Estate
near Lae. The current status of these developments with regard to environmental requirements,
permits and EIAs is presented in Table 4.12.
Table 4.12 Status of environmental approvals for planned PNG processing facilities, 2011
Location Components Current status Environmental
approval process
PMIZ, Vidar Overall project Under review (to be
completed by Dec 2011)
Feasibility study,
including EIA submitted
(year unknown - possibly
Infrastructure development
(wharf, roads etc) – Phase 1
Niugini Tuna
Other projects
Awarded to Chinese company;
(unknown if environmental
best practice has been
negotiated in contract)
State agreement awaited,
following change of Govt
No other formal expressions
of interest
2009)
No EIA submitted
(could be within the
feasibility study)
EP application not yet
submitted until SA
approved
n/a
Malahang IFC Expansion planned Will need to update WMP
Area 1 70% completion
24/6/2010; WMP
Industrial Majestic
Construction underway, with EP application submitted
Namabawan Tuna
State agreement awaited, No EP application yet
following change of Govt
Halisheng
State Agreement in
No EP application yet
Frabelle (PNG) Ltd wharf
construction
preparation
Planning stage
EP granted
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