Angola LNG Project ESHIA Disclosure Report Executive Summary ...

Angola LNG ProjectESHIA Disclosure ReportExecutive Summary2006

ESHIA Disclosure ReportEnvironmental, Socioeconomicand Health Impact Assessment:Disclosure ReportSeptember 2006Reference 0031110Environmental Resource Management8 Cavendish Square London W1G OERThis report has been prepared by EnvironmentalResources Management the trading name ofEnvironmental Resources Management Limited, withall reasonable skill, care and diligence within theterms of the Contract with the client, incorporatingour General Terms and Conditions of Business andtaking account of the resources devoted to it byagreement with the client.We disclaim any responsibility to the client and othersin respect of any matters outside the scope of theabove.This report is confidential to the client and we acceptno responsibility of whatsoever nature to third partiesto whom this report, or any part thereof, is madeknown. Any such party relies on the report at theirown risk.ERM Consulting Services Worldwide www.erm.com

Executive SummaryNeed for the Angola LNGProjectThe decision of the AngolanGovernment to enact a policy toeliminate all flaring by the end of2006, coupled with the commitmentsof the Project Participants to certainenvironmental and social responsibilitiesand responsible custodianship ofhydrocarbon resources, resulted inthe need for a solution for the managementof gas from oil and gas productionoffshore Angola.In response to the policy to eliminateflaring and project participant commitments,a series of proposals forsolutions for the management of gaswere submitted to SociedadeNacional de Combustiveis de Angola– Empresa Publica (Sonangol (1) ) bythe oil and gas operators in 1997.The proposal from Texaco (nowChevron) promoting LiquefiedNatural Gas (LNG) was selected asthe preferred solution; subsequentlyAngola LNG was established.Following a joint feasibility study,Sonangol and Chevron extended aninvitation to the operators of the gassupplying blocks offshore Angola tojoin the Project. A ParticipationAgreement was executed in March,2002 whereby BP Exploration(Angola) Limited, Esso Angola GasCompany Limited and Total LNGAngola with respective shareholdingsof 13.6 percent became additionalco-venturers. Chevron and Sonangolare the Project’s Co-Leaders withshareholdings of 36.4 percent and22.8 percent respectively.The Government of Angola andSonangol consider the Angola LNGProject to be of national importanceand the cornerstone of its plan toFishing Villageexploit and develop the country’snational gas resources and reduce gasflaring.Development of the AngolaLNG ProjectThe selected Project concept will initiallyinvolve the collection of associatedgas (2) from offshore Angola oilproduction facilities and transportationof this gas to onshore gas treatmentand LNG process facilities. TheLNG process facilities will then convertthe gas into a liquid and store it,prior to export via tankers.The Angola LNG Project has undertakenconceptual engineering designand implemented a rigorous preliminaryevaluation program in order toidentify the preferred project alternativeand site location. In assessingalternatives, a number of factorswere considered including environmental,socioeconomic, health andsafety, operability, security, cost,schedule, potential to promote economicgrowth and stakeholder views.The conclusion of the site selectionwork was that the Project should belocated on partially reclaimed landon the north shore of Kwanda Island,in the Soyo Municipality of ZaireProvince.Sonangol is the owner of all associatedand non-associated gas fordevelopment purposes under Angolanlaw and will provide these resourcesto the Project. In this regard, approximately900 million cubic feet perday of associated and non-associatedgas from Blocks 0, 1, 2, 14, 15, 17and 18 will be collected and transportedfrom offshore productionfacilities to the LNG plant. The plantwill produce Liquefied Natural Gas(LNG) as well as LiquefiedPetroleum Gas (LPG) and condensates.The plant will initially haveone train of five million tonnes peryear of LNG production capacity.LNG will be delivered to regasificationfacilities in the US and the gasinto the US market and possiblyother Atlantic Basin markets.(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.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG 1

Project LocationAngola LNG is in the process of undertaking aprogram of environmental and socioeconomicstudies. These include consultation and disclosureas part of an ESHIA (Environmental,Socioeconomic, and Health ImpactAssessment) for the construction and operationof the Angola LNG Project. The ESHIA is partof an ongoing process to develop the overallEnvironmental, Socioeconomic, and HealthManagement Plan (ESHMP) for the constructionand operation of the proposed Project.Offshore Gas Gathering Associated with the Angola LNG ProjectThe Project Location2 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG

The Project SettingDefining the Area ofInfluence of the ProjectAlthough the scale of the Project issuch that it has the potential to havean influence at the national andinternational level (e.g. in terms ofemployment, procurement, revenuepayments, etc), the vast majority ofthe impacts – both positive and negative- will be received by the communitiesand environment in theimmediate vicinity of the projectactivities. Accordingly, the ESHIAfocuses on the nearshore, estuarineand terrestrial areas around theKwanda Island and the town of Soyoand the Zimbi Area (1) .The Natural EnvironmentKwanda IslandKwanda Island is located near themouth of the Congo River in the farNorthwest of Angola. The river separatesAngola from the DemocraticRepublic of Congo (DRC). Theisland measures approximately 725ha, much of which is occupied byKwanda Base, an offshore industrysupport base. Soyo town lies immediatelysouth of the island and is thelargest town in Zaire Province, witha population of around 55,000.To the east the land is generallylower-lying (

Congo R.The Project SettingThe Human EnvironmentNational ContextThe formal ceasefire agreementsigned between the PopularMovement for the Liberation ofAngola (MPLA) and the NationalUnion for the Total Independence ofAngola (UNITA) in April 2002marked the beginning of Angola’seconomic and social recovery afteralmost 30 years of civil war. Thecivil war resulted in the displacementof approximately one-third of thecountry’s population, the destabilizationof its economy and the destructionof much of its physical andsocial infrastructure.Although the civil war severelyaffected the productivity and performanceof the Angolan economy,economic performance has beenimproving recently as a result ofgreater stability. Angola is currentlythe fastest growing economy inAfrica, principally due to the oilsector. Unemployment nonethelessremains high, estimated at 67percent of the total working population(1) . Additionally, Angola isranked 160 out of 177 countries onthe 2005 UN Human DevelopmentIndex, a worldwide measure ofnational well-being.Lighthouse on Sereia Peninsula0û5ûS10ûE15ûE 20ûE 25ûE 30ûE 35ûE 40ûE 45ûE 50ûEDoualaBanguiBangassouJubaYaoundeMalaboBerberatiCAMEROONLake TurkanaGuluSOMALIAEQUATORIAL EbolowaGUINEABumbaLake AlbertUGANDABataKENYASao TomeMakokouKisanganiEldoretMbandakaKampalaLibrevilleKisumuCONGOLakeChisimayuPort GentilVictoriaGABONNairobiRWANDADEM. REP.L. KivuOF CONGOBukavu Kigali MwanzaBURUNDIBrazzavilleBujumburaKayesMombasaPointe-NoireKinshasaTangaTaboraMatadiKalemiTANZANIA Zanzibar IslandL. TanganyikaDar es SalaamKanangaUbangi R.Congo R.Kasai R.Ubangi R.Congo R.Mogadishu0û5ûS10ûSLuandaMalangeKasai R.KaminaLakeMweruKasamaMbeya10ûS15ûS20ûS25ûS30ûS35ûSATLANTICOCEANWalvis BayHuamboLubangoLuderitzCape TownTsumebNAMIBIAWindhoekLuenaANGOLAKeetmanshoopOrange R.SOUTHAFRICAMonguBeaufort WestZambezi R.MaunGaboroneDe AarOudtshoornLikasiZAMBIALivingstoneBOTSWANAKimberleyBloemfonteinLake KaribaVictoria FallsBishoWelkomPort ElizabethLubumbashiFrancistownUmtataLusakaHarareBulawayoEast LondonChipataZIMBABWEPietersburgPretoriaMaputoJohannesburgMbabane SWAZILANDVaal R.LESOTHOMaseruLimpopo R.Durban00MALAWIL. MalawiLilongweZambezi R.BlantyreBeiraMOZAMBIQUENampula500 KM500 MilesMozambiqueChannelTulearMoroniCOMOROSMADAGASCARAntananarivoFianarantsoaTolanaroINDIANOCEANAntsirananaTomasina15ûS20ûS25ûS30ûS35ûSParallel scale at 15ûS 0ûE10ûE 15ûE 20ûE 25ûE 30ûE 35ûE 40ûE 45ûE 50ûE4 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG(1) The National Institute for Employment and Professional Training (INEFOP)

Local ContextThe population of Zaire Province isestimated at just over 360,000inhabitants. Thirty three percent ofinhabitants originate from neighboringprovinces and countries such asthe Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) (1) . In 2005, the Zaire provincialgovernment noted that SoyoMunicipality had approximately109,000 inhabitants, the highestpopulation density per km 2 for ZaireProvince (another estimate puts thiseven higher at over 122,500 (2) ).Differing figures are provided for thepopulation of the Soyo Commune,but approximately 89,000 (3) peopleinhabit the 36 communities includedin the Soyo Study Area in 11,500households. The most populatedarea is Soyo town with 68 percent ofthe Soyo Study Area population.The oil industry dominates the economyof Zaire Province, which hassignificant oil reserves and is the secondmost important province interms of oil resources. Most oilactivity in Zaire Province is centeredin the Soyo Commune (focusing onKwanda Base and Total’s on-shorefacilities near Quinfuquena). The oilindustry is an important localemployer in the commune and hashad a highly localized impact on theeconomy of Soyo. Besides oil, theprincipal areas of economic activityare subsistence agriculture, animalhusbandry and artisanal fishing.For the purpose of the ESHIA, the36 communities in the Soyo StudyArea were divided into:■■■■fishing communities;fenceline communities(on Kwanda Island);agriculture and fishing communities(4) ; andSoyo Town communities.These communities (locally referredto as aldeias), with the exception ofthe fishing communities, were originallylocated in rural areas.However, they were relocated by thePortuguese and subsequently by theAngolan Government to areas alongthe main asphalted road (runningeast/west across Kwanda Island andthen north/ south through the SoyoCommune) to ensure better controland protection of the population.Temporary huts exist in more ruralareas of the Soyo Commune, andthese are used by descendants of theoriginal resettled inhabitants andother community members as a basefor carrying out agriculture andother livelihood activities such asfishing and wood collection.Soyo Municipality, and particularlySoyo town, has better infrastructureand services than elsewhere in theprovince. This is largely because thepresence of oil developments hasattracted government investment andcompanies themselves have contributedto infrastructural improvement.Soyo is also well served by seaand air transport. Asphalted roads inthe municipality are limited to a 15kilometer road running fromKwanda Base, through Soyo town,south to Pangala community.As a result of poor living conditionsand nutrition, low awareness of thecauses, prevention and treatment ofdisease among other factors, Soyohas high levels of infectious diseasesincluding HIV-AIDS, other sexuallytransmitted diseases, malaria, tuberculosis,hepatitis and African trypanosomiasis(sleeping sickness).Although the health services in SoyoCommune are better than thosefound in other communes in themunicipality, they remain insufficientto meet demand and lack supplies,medicine and trained staff.Fifteen communities in the ZimbiArea have been identified that fish inthe Zimbi Resource Area (5) . Thesecommunities, which are withinTomboco Municipality, consist ofsemi-permanent dwellings with minimalfacilities and have populationsizes that range between 273 and804 permanent residents. These communitiesare grouped into five loosesocial and political groups that aresometimes represented by a Regidor,although this is not the rule. One ofthe communities identified duringscoping, Mangue Grande, is locatedon the Soyo-Tomboco Municipalityborder and is a trading town with ahigher level of infrastructure andfacilities. Households in MangueGrande who fish use an area to thenorth 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 11,592households identified in the field have on average 7.7 inhabitants(4) Communities that depend predominantly on fishing, but have households who alsoundertake fishing(5) Pers Comm, Dr Kumbi (IPA), Pesnorte and the Soyo Administrator.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG 5

The Project SettingKey SensitivitiesOverviewKey sensitivities have been identifiedand are a particular focus of attentionin the assessment of impacts.There is a significant degree of interactionbetween the sensitive featuresof the Soyo Study Area. The interactionis due to the nature of theregion; i.e. many of the environmentalfeatures derive from the fact thatit is an estuarine environment. Thisinfluences the physical environment,its habitats and the livelihoods oflocal people.Spatial SensitivitiesKey following spatial sensitivitieswere identified and are identified inthe map below.■ Sensitive habitats. Other thanwidely distributed sensitivemangrove habitats, there is asingle area of Atlantic forestremnant that is of biodiversityimportance. This represents thelast tract of this habitat type inthe region.■ Nesting turtles. Turtles, in particularthe olive ridley and possiblythe green turtle, are knownto nest along the coast fromPonta do Padrão possibly as farsouth as the Zimbi Area andbeyond.■ Human settlements. The Projectarea has relatively high densitypopulation distribution particularlyin Soyo Town and KwandaIsland.■ Agricultural areas. The majorityof households, particularlypoorer households, are at leastin part dependent on agriculturalactivities for income andFishing Community Consultations■■■subsistence. Food shortageshave been reported in theSoyo Area.Fishing locations and accessroutes. Thirteen fishing communitiesdepend on fishing in theSoyo Study Area as a source ofincome and subsistence whenthey are unable to fish at sea(due to lack of access to a boatwith a motor, weather etc).Other communities in the SoyoStudy Area include householdswhere fish as one of a numberof sources of subsistence andincome. Most of the coastalcommunities in the Zimbi Areadepend on fishing. Fishermen inthe Zimbi Area fish over anextensive range, up to 40 kmoffshore.Cultural Sites. The study area isrich in cultural sites which arehighly important to the localpeople. Cemeteries are alsoimportant as the resting place ofancestors that are highly reveredin Basolongo society.Key Social Services. Key socialservices such as hospitals,schools and emergency facilitieswill be particularly sensitive tonoise, traffic and other impactsthat may be caused by projectactivities.■Traffic Hotspots. Accident ratesin the study area are high, particularlygiven the relatively lowtraffic volumes on the roads.Nine traffic hotspots have beenidentified, which are particularlyprone to congestion andaccidents.Example of Tall Mangrove Habitat Near KwandaIslandTemporal SensitivitiesNo significant socio-cultural orsocioeconomic temporal sensitivitieshave been identified. Environmentaltemporal sensitivities appear to belimited to:■ the seasonal use of Atlanticbeaches by nesting turtles; and■ the seasonal migration of humpbackwhales with calves throughthe Zimbi Resource Area.While fisheries vary seasonally interms of catch and species, it isassumed they are equally sensitive todisturbance year round.6 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG

Vulnerable GroupsVulnerable groups are defined by theWorld Bank as those that are‘excluded’ or ‘weak’ and liable toserious hardship and povertybecause they are unable to takeadvantage of opportunities or havelimited defenses if shocks occur.■■Youth is locally considered themost vulnerable group in theSoyo Area, as a result of highunemployment. Local youthshare a general perception thatSoyo residents are not beingtreated fairly and that oil fromSoyo is used for the developmentof other areas, with littletangible benefit for local people.Other vulnerable socioeconomicgroups include single mothers,poor households, the disabled,young women, residents sufferingfrom illnesses that could beexacerbated by the Project (e.g.asthma), and the elderly or childrenwho have less immuity todiseases.Spatial Sensitivities MapFishing Community ConsultationENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG 7

The Angola Project ESHIAPurpose of the ESHIAThe intent of the Angola LNGProject is to conduct the program ofstudies, consultation and disclosurethat comprise the ESHIA to be consistentwith World Bank Guidelinesand appropriate internationalindustry guidelines, while meetingthe Angolan legislative requirementsfor Environmental ImpactAssessment (EIA).The ESHIA will:■■■■■provide input to the Angola LNGProject team and design engineersto ensure an optimized design thatreduces environmental, socioeconomicand health impacts as far aspracticable;identify and aim to enhance, positiveimpacts and opportunities arisingfrom development of the project;be thoroughly integrated, meaningthat impacts and related mitigationmeasures for environmental, socioeconomic,and health aspects arecoordinated;incorporate stakeholder input as thestudies are developed and executed;andcommunicate successfully at keypoints with a wide range of stakeholders.The Angolan EIA Regulations andthe World Bank Policies require thatEIA be undertaken on behalf of theProject sponsor by a suitablyqualified independent organization.Angola LNG has thereforecontracted Environmental ResourcesManagement (www.erm.com), anindependent international consultancyfirm, to undertake the ESHIAon its behalf.The key stages in the ESHIA process are shown in the figure above.Because the project design is evolving,an addendum report will beissued once the design concept isfinalized. The ESHIA Addendum willprovide additional specific informationon design, mitigation andmonitoring that is not available atthis stage in the ESHIA process. Italso affords an opportunity for stakeholderfeedback generated by disclosureof the present report to beincorporated.Scope of the ESHIAIt is important to note that thisreport does not represent the culminationof the ESHIA process; ratherit documents the results of theESHIA process to date and sets outfuture actions. This ESHIA reportassesses the environmental, socioeconomicand community healthimpacts of the following aspects ofthe Angola LNG Project:■site preparation works (i.e. constructiondredging and landreclamation);■■construction and operation ofthe Angola LNG Project facilitiesas well as temporary facilitiesassociated with the constructionphase; andinstallation and operation offeed gas pipelines from the 20m isobath to the LNG plant,including the landfall and beachcrossing.Decommissioning is not addressed indetail as plans will be drawn up at alater date to allow for changes in theproject context as well as advancesin technology in the interveningperiod.Concepts for such items as housingfacilities for the construction andoperational phases and possible dedicatedroad and bridge from thehousing facilities to Kwanda Baseare under development and thus notincluded in the scope of this ESHIA.It is envisaged that additionalESHIAs will be undertaken and presentedto Angolan authorities forany such works.8 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG

Overview of the Angola LNG ProjectProject ScheduleThe overall design life for the onshoreLNG facilities is 20 years. The currentestimated duration of the design,construction and commissioning ofthe Angola LNG Project is approximately42 months based on a scheduledinitial start-up for the AngolaLNG Project facilities in mid 2010.The first phase of the constructionprogram will be the site preparatoryworks; essentially comprising dredgingof the channel and turning basin,land reclamation and infrastructureimprovements. These works arescheduled to commence in late 2006for a period of approximately 18months.The construction and commissioningof the offshore gas collection pipelinesystem will be phased over severalyears. The first phase will be completedto ensure an available gas supplyfor the initial start-up of theLNG plant in 2010.Process OverviewThe process of conversion of gas to aliquid, referred to as cryogenic liquefaction,involves treatment of the gasfollowed by a refrigeration processentailing alternate pressurization,cooling and decompression of therefrigerant medium, and use of therefrigerant medium in heat exchangersin order to reduce the temperatureof the gas to a point at which itcondenses to form a liquid.The plant will produce LiquefiedNatural Gas (LNG) as well asLiquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) andcondensates. The plant will initiallyhave one train of five million tonnesper year of LNG production capacity.LNG will be delivered to regasificationfacilities in the US and the gasinto the US market and possiblyother Atlantic Basin markets. Inaddition, a supply of natural gas willbe made available from the processingplant for use within Angola asdetermined by Sonangol and theGovernment of Angola.Giant Black SableENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG 9

Overview of the Angola LNG ProjectProject FootprintThe land allocation for the facility isapproximately 320 ha (including upto 97.5 ha of reclaimed land), 77 haof which lies inside the boundary ofKwanda Base. This comprises theplant site, supplemental constructionlaydown areas, buffer zones, infrastructuredock, and heavy haul road.Areas of water to the north, east andwest of the plant total an additionalapproximate 340 ha and include themarine facility pier, flare, ship berthsand turning basin.The proposed Angola LNG developmentwill comprise the following keycomponents:■■■An offshore gas gatheringpipeline system will collectdense-phase gaseous hydrocarbonsfrom several offshore fieldsand bring it ashore at a point onthe Angolan coast near the proposedLNG facilities (1) .A cross-country pipeline corridorwill run from the Atlanticcoast to the LNG plant onKwanda Island. The pipelinelandfall will be to the south ofthe man-made canal, with theroute running approximatelynortheast to the LNG facilities.The pipeline will be buried forits entire length at a depth consistentwith safety requirements.The route makes a number ofdeviations to avoid settlementsand sites of environmental andcultural importance.Production will be achievedusing a single ‘process train’ thattreats, processes and liquefiesthe received natural gas. Theproposed onshore LNG plantwill include inlet facilities andAerial View of Kwanda Island Showing Proposed Angola LNG Components■slug catcher, condensate separationand stabilization, acid gasremoval, dehydration, mercuryremoval, liquefaction, LPGrecovery and fractionation,product storage facilities, utilities,flare system and supportfacilities.The marine terminal will comprisetwo dedicated marineberths, one for LNG only, andone for LPG and condensate.These berths will be located onthe north side of the LNG facilitieson the plant site. Themarine terminal will be servedby an approach channel approximately14 m deep and 250 mwide, constructed by wideningand deepening the existing shippingchannel from Ponta doPadrão to Kwanda Island andthe dredging of a new dedicatedturning basin.■■A marine operating base (MOB)will be located immediatelyadjacent to the plant site. Thisdock will serve as a tug boat,pilot boat, and general supportvessel operating base duringnormal LNG Plant operations.An infrastructure/constructiondock will be located to the westof the plant site, immediatelyadjacent to and north of theexisting commercial jetty atKwanda Base. An upgradedheavy haul road will connect theinfrastructure dock with theLNG plant site. Its initial usewill be as the Onshore FacilitiesEPC (2) contractor’s constructiondock. After completion of construction,it is planned that thisdock facility and road will bemade available for use by othercommercial and industrial enterprisesin the Soyo Area toaccommodate future industrialdevelopment.10 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG(1) It is noted that separate Environmental Impact Assessments are being undertaken bythe individual block operators on the construction of the offshore gas gathering worksand are therefore not considered in detail in this ESHIA. The ESHIA considers thepipeline from the 20 m isobath to the plant.(2) Engineering, procurement, and construction.

Additionally, construction worker housing is anticipatedto be built as permanent style accommodations locatedsouth-west of Soyo. After construction is completed thehousing accommodations will be evaluated for use by thecommunity. The location of the permanent supportingfacilities such as offices, residential housing for operationalworkers and associated service infrastructure hasnot yet been determined. These facilities are in conceptualdevelopment and thus not within the scope of this ESHIA.Site PreparationOverviewThe site preparation works encompass the following.■Site clearing, grubbing, and grading activities ofexisting land areas, including clearance of unexplodedordnance (UXO) and installation of temporarysecurity fencing and lighting. Vegetation andUXO clearance have already been approved by theAngolan authorities and are not assessed in thisESHIA (1) .Land PreparationFollowing the clearance of vegetation and UXO, the sitewill be filled with additional material and leveled toachieve the required height and stability to allow the EPCcontractor to commence construction. This will alsoinvolve construction of the heavy-haul road. The roadwill be approximately 2.3 km long and 12-16 m wide.It is currently anticipated that existing accommodation atKwanda Base will be utilized to support the proposed sitepreparation activities. However, some additional residentialunits may need to be constructed to fully supportthese activities. Kwanda Lda., the management companythat operates the base, has existing infrastructure inplace, which will facilitate the support required for theseoperations.■Construction of additional residential units atKwanda Base for site works personnel (but notincluding the EPC contractor’s workforce).■Local infrastructure improvements comprising constructionof a new infrastructure / construction dockand a heavy-haul construction road linking this tothe Project site.■Enlarging the existing shipping channel from Pontado Padrão to Kwanda Island and dredging a turningbasin to accommodate for the safe arrival and departureof tankers to and from the proposed marine terminal.In addition, dredging of a channel to the proposedMOB.■Land reclamation in the shallow waters on thenorthern shore of Kwanda Island to create the northernportion of the LNG Project site. The reclaimedarea will comprise a parcel of land extendingapproximately 750 m into Baía Diogo Cão.Aerial View of Proposed Pipeline Corridor(1) Detailed assessment of the area has been limited by the hazards associated withUXO. Angola LNG has proceeded with additional studies as increased access hasbecome possible e.g. ornithological (bird) surveys and identification of mammals andreptiles.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG 11

Overview of the Angola LNG ProjectDredgingThe existing shipping channel toKwanda Base will be deepened andwidened to approximately 300meters wide at the entrance to theCongo River, tapering to 250 meterstowards Kwanda Base. The proposedchannel runs north-south, roughlyperpendicular to the flow of theCongo River. The channel will end ina turning basin to enable LNG andLPG carriers to safely maneuver andmoor at the Angola LNG facility.The required dredged depth for thechannel and turning basin is 14meters below LAT (lowest astronomicaltide) with an approximate 7 horizontalto 1 vertical side slope, inaccordance with PIANC (1) guidelines.The site preparation works mayinclude the dredging of an approachchannel 600-800 meters long to aMarine Operating Base (MOB) tofacilitate construction. The MOB willbe used as a service and supply basefor construction and Project supportvessels and as an unloading point foroccasional equipment that is broughtto the site by sea. The extension ofthe channel to the MOB will not beused by any LNG or LPG vesselsthus the required depth for the MOBwill only be 6 to 8 m below LAT.It is predicted that the total volumeof material required to be dredgedwill amount to 30-35 million cubicmeters. Some of this material will beused in reclamation, but there will beapproximately 22 million cubicmeters of surplus material.Alternative uses for the surplusdredged material are being evaluated;however if disposal is required it willtake place through bottom dumpingor through horizontal discharge atleast 5 m below the surface in themain estuary of the Congo Rivernorth of the Baía do Diogo Cão. Thiswill ensure the disposed spoil is rapidlydispersed by the strong flow ofthe river. This material has previouslybeen geochemically analyzed forcompliance with London Conventionguidelines and all disposal activitywill be in accordance with thisConvention to avoid significantimpacts to water quality.All the proposed dredging and spoildisposal operations will be managedto minimize environmental impactsby ensuring that all practicable techniquesare used to control dispersalof suspended sediment. The dredgingcontractor will be required to providefor all necessary managementmeasures (e.g. monitoring) in orderto comply with environmental constraintsset out in the technical specifications,approvals, permits,ESHMP, local regulations and/orother third party requirements.Dredging areas will be containedwithin an exclusion zone, defined bya 300m wide Working Boundarybeyond which impacts to appropriatevariables such as dissolved oxygen,suspended solids, and/or accretionrates will be monitored (2) and actiontaken as required. Pre-work to becompleted prior to start of anydredging will include testing to determinea representative baseline fordissolved oxygen and suspendedModelsolids concentrations. Specific variablesto be monitored along withintervals and consequences will beincorporated into the Dredging andLand Reclamation specific ESHMPand contractors work execution plan.In order to ensure the safety of allvessels during the dredging operations,the contractor will providetemporary navigation aids to ensurethe safety of other marine users (e.g.other commercial shipping, fishermen,local ferries etc.). The dredgingworks will be required to minimizedisruption to navigation and not createany additional hazard to navigationin the area. A simultaneousoperations (SIMOPS) plan will bedeveloped that will incorporate themarine traffic information.On completion of the dredgingworks, new permanent navigationaids for the shipping approach channeland turning basin will beinstalled.ReclamationApproximately 97.5 ha of land willbe reclaimed from Baía do DiogoCão, comprising an area 1,290meters wide, with the western sideapproximately 800 meters long andthe eastern side 750 meters long.The land will be reclaimed to aheight of approximately 3.5-3.8meters above LAT after settlement,subject to the final EPC contractordesign basis.The area to be reclaimed will first befilled to above the existing waterlevel.Subsequent filling to therequired elevation (and allowing forsettlement) will be bunded in orderto contain the materials and will bestructurally and geotechnically stable.The reclamation and fill material12 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG(1) The International Navigation Association(2) Note there are two sensitive environments potentially impacted by different parameterscaused by the dredging that necessitate different monitoring programs, mangrovesto the west of the shipping channel and fishing areas to the east of the channel.

will be clean granular soils. Duringplacement of the fill material, it willbe sampled and analyzed on site bythe contractor for gradation (grainsize distribution) and in-situ density.Up to 15 million cubic meters of fillmaterial will be required to completethe reclamation. It is currently anticipatedthat the fill material may comefrom two sources, namely:■ material retained from dredgingthe turning basin, and■ sand dredged from the ZimbiResource Area.The expectation is that materialsourced from the turning basin willbe mined with a cutter suctiondredger and pumped directly to thereclamation area through a floatingline. Fill material from ZimbiResource Area will be extractedusing a trailing suction hopperdredger and delivered directly tothe site.The contractor will be required toincorporate measures to protect finalshore lines from waves, wakes, currents,and propeller wash. Shorelineprotection is designed to protect thereclamation area up to a 50-yearreturn period storm event (1) . In addition,the environmental impacts ofthe reclamation works will bemanaged to reduce potential impactsto the environment of Baía doDiogo Cão.Reclamation operations will use allpracticable methods to controldispersal of sediment from the reclamationarea. In particular the contractorwill trap run-off slurry(containing excess fines) from thereclamation area by means of silttraps (or equivalent) and dispose ofit in an area designated and approvedby Angola LNG.Typical Reclamation Site Showing Pumping of FillZimbi Sand SourcingIt is proposed that sand will beextracted from the Zimbi ResourceArea using dynamic (i.e. mobile)dredging by Trailing Suction HopperDredgers (TSHDs). Sand extraction isplanned to take place to a depth ofapproximately 2-3 m below theseabed.It is proposed that two or threedredgers will be used for the sandextraction. The size of the vessels islikely to be of the order of 97 m to133 m overall length. A safety exclusionzone will be required around thevessels. The exact size of the exclusionzone will be dependent upon thefinal dredging work plan and mayrange from approximately 150 to500 meters around each individualdredger, in accordance with internationalmaritime law and best practice.It is not envisaged that there willbe a requirement for an exclusionzone around the resource area itself.The sailing route of the dredgersbetween the Zimbi Resource Areaand Baía do Diogo Cão will be themost direct route while seeking toavoid inshore areas where artisanalfishermen operate (i.e. beyond 5 kmof the coast). The only area in whichthe dredgers will travel closest toshore will be in the approaches toPonta do Padrão in order to turninto the Congo Estuary.Workforce and ProcurementRequirements during SitePreparationSite preparation will require an averageof 220 people in late 2006 and230 people for 2007, peaking at aworkforce of around 450 in the secondquarter of 2007. On average,over that time it is estimated that theskills requirements will be 35 percentskilled, 20 percent semi-skilled and45 percent unskilled labor. The highpercentage of skilled labor is mainlya result of the specialized dredgingand reclamation activities. This isbalanced by the requirements forunskilled and semi-skilled labor inthe site clearance, infrastructure,fencing and accommodation anderosion control activities.(1) A due diligence review is being undertaken to determine if a 50-year return periodstorm event is sufficient.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG 13

Overview of the Angola LNG ProjectConstruction andCommissioningMain Facilities Constructionand CommissioningThe LNG plant will be constructedon two parcels of land totalingapproximately 175 ha. Constructionactivities will utilize supplementallaydown areas (total area of approximately50 ha) located south andeast of the LNG plant site. The bulkof the construction material andpre-fabricated modules will bebrought to site by sea to the infrastructure/constructiondock.It is anticipated that the LNG plantwill be built using a ‘stick built’ (1)process. The main stick built partswill likely include:■ LNG train;■ LPG recovery/fractionationtrain;■ utilities plant;■ LNG/LPG/Condensate storagetanks;■ LNG and LPG/condensateloading berths;■ main/major foundations; and■ underground and interconnectingsystems between the processunits.The following elements willprobably be pre-fabricated:■ buildings in the administrationarea and possibly some processplant buildings;■ flare structures;■ LNG and LPG/condensateloading jetties; and■ minor foundations/supports/sleepers etc.Piles will be driven for support ofheavy loads in all major process andutility areas and in all other areaswith heavy loads including the storagetank areas. It is anticipated thatpiles may be driven 24-hours per dayduring part of the constructionphase.Commissioning the Plant,Storage and Export FacilitiesIt is anticipated that the commissioningperiod for the LNG plant mayextend as long as six to eightmonths, including a two monthstartup. Plant commissioning willinclude hydrotesting (pressure testing)of tanks using demineralizedwater. After testing, the water will bedirected to the wastewater treatmentplant, prior to discharge. The equipmentwill subsequently need to bedried, probably using nitrogen toavoid any possibility of corrosion.A limited amount of flaring will beinevitable during the commissioningphase. It will be minimized whereverpractical and will be conducted in amanner that reduces impacts on theenvironment to as low as reasonablypractical (ALARP) levels.Any venting will be scheduled tominimize disturbance to the localpopulation. It will be conducted in amanner that does not cause unduerisk to the environment and localpopulation (i.e. when atmosphericconditions will carry the unburnedgas away from land).Priest praying for the site blessing.Terrestrial PipelineConstructionOnshore, the pipeline will beinstalled using a conventional spreadtechnique.The spread technique involves thefollowing activities:■■■■■■■The route is identified and markedout using temporary fencing.The area is checked for UXO. It maybe necessary to carry out explosiveordnance detonation (EOD) for thesafety corridor (in areas outsidemangroves), if initial investigationsreveal the presence of a significantUXO hazardTopsoil is stripped from the ribbonof land used for construction (the‘working width’, in this case an area70 m wide) and segregated pendingreinstatement.The pipe is laid out along the routeon temporary supports, weldedtogether, welds are tested and jointprotection is applied.The trench is excavated to therequired depth.The pipeline is lowered into thetrench by sideboom tractors.The trench is backfilled and theworking width reinstated.After replacement of the topsoil,final restoration can commence.Segregation of topsoil during constructionmeans that seeds, rhizomesetc. of local plants (commonlyreferred to as the ‘seed bank’) willbe preserved intact. Native vegetationwill thus re-establish over theworking areas without the need forspecific seeding.14 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG(1) Stick built process refers to construction on-site from the ground up.

The onshore route will cross wetlandand mangrove areas, though thealignment has been selected to minimizethe impact of this. The preferredcrossing method will involvebundling the pipelines, to reduce thewidth of the crossing and minimizethe time taken. This allows a singletrenching operation rather than multipletrenches for each individualline. If the pipelines are bundled, it isenvisaged that this will take placealong the right of way and no additionallandtake would be requiredfor bundling. For water crossings,sheet piles will be used as requiredto contain the trench through theseareas and prevent slumping, allowingthe working width to be kept toa minimum. The pipeline will thenbe floated into place and coveredwith gravel or sand protection.Typical Restored Field Following PipelineInstallationIn addition to providing workingareas for the spread, constructionwill also require laydown areas forequipment and line pipe storagealong the route. All these featureswill necessarily be outside the 70 mcorridor. A dock, main pipe storagearea, and bridge are also required toenable the line pipe to be deliveredby barge, thereby avoiding significantheavy road traffic throughcommunities.Line pipe will transferred by bargeto an offloading dock in the PululuChannel near the mouth of PanguiCreek. The pipe will be off loadedacross the dock and trucked to themain pipe storage area located eastof the dock, before final transport tothe pipeline corridor. The main pipestorage area will also contain aconstruction equipment maintenancearea.A temporary pontoon bridge will beinstalled alongside the pipeline corridorright of way (RoW) to transportthe pipe across Pangui Creek. Thedock, main storage area, andpipeline corridor will all be connectedby a haul road. After completionof construction, the dock, storagearea, bridge, and haul road willbe removed, and the areas restored.Marine Pipeline InstallationAt the pipeline landfall, twin sheetpiles will be installed that willextend from the high water mark toapproximately the 4 meter isobath(approximately 300 meters offshore). The area between the pileswill then be excavated to form thepipelaying trench. This trench willbe extended seawards for approximately800 meters using a cuttersuction dredger, creating a pipelinetrench approximately 4 meters deep.A shallower 2 meter trench will beextended from this point to the 10meter isobath, to provide temporaryprotection to the pipeline fromstorms during installation.A cutter suction dredger will also berequired to cut a 2 meter deep trenchthrough a clay/gravel out-croppinglocated in about the 12 meter waterdepth. This section will be approximately500 meters long.Inaugeration of Community Center, SoyoA shallow draught lay barge will beset up and the pipes will be pulledonshore using a shore based winch.After the pipe has reached shore, thebarge will then move offshore, layingthe pipe to the 20 meter isobath.This will be repeated as necessaryuntil all of the pipelines have beeninstalled. The sheet piles will then beremoved and both trenches backfilled.After installation of thepipelines they will be jetted into theseabed starting at the seaward end ofthe 800 meter long cutter suctionexcavated trench and ending at the15 meter isobath. This jetting operationwill include that section of thepipeline in the 2 meter deep temporary-protectiontrench and the naturalundisturbed seabed between the10 and 15 meter isobath.Jetting involves the use of a jet-sled, adevice that uses high pressure waterjets to locally fluidize the seabed. Asthe sled is pulled along the pipeline,the pipe sinks into the seabed undergravity. Because no actual trenching orbackfill is required, this techniqueminimizes disturbance to the seabedand re-suspends relatively little seabedmaterial.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG 15

Overview of the Angola LNG ProjectPipeline CommissioningThe pipelines will be hydrotestedusing filtered water. In this process,the pipeline is flooded and held athigh pressure for an extended periodto check for leaks. Biocides and corrosioninhibitors may be added tothe water and will be selected fortheir minimal persistence in themarine environment. A plan for disposalof water used for hydrotestwill be developed with careful considerationgiven to the impact, ifany, of remaining chemicals on theenvironment. It is currently envisagedthat pipeline dewatering willtake place offshore. In any event, theimpacts of the chosen dewateringoption will be assessed in order toensure that environmental impactsare ALARP. In the event thatonshore dewatering is required, thedischarge will either:■■be routed via pipeline to belowthe low water mark at thecoastal landfall location; orrouted via pipeline to the CongoRiver beyond the confines ofthe bay.Workforce and HousingRequirements for theConstruction PhaseThe construction of the AngolaLNG plant and terminal will takeplace between 2007 and 2010,requiring a workforce that will varybetween 4,000 and 8,000 workers atpeak. Due to the technical and specificnature of the Project, many ofthese jobs will require skilled andsemi-skilled labor and it is thereforeestimated that up to 80% of theworkforce may be from outside theSoyo Area and require Projectaccommodation.The location of the constructionworkforce housing is yet to be confirmed.It will be in operationthroughout the construction schedule,i.e. approximately 40 months.Additional site preparation workerhousing may need to be provided forseparately.Procurement Process for theConstruction PhaseThe cost of the Project is estimatedto be between US$4 billion andUS$5 billion. Around 60 percent ofthis is related to those facilities andoperations that are within the scopeof this ESHIA. The largest portion ofthe onshore spend is related to theconstruction of the plant and terminal,while the remainder is related tothe site preparation, infrastructureworks and construction of thepipelines.Due to the highly technical nature ofthe Project and its equipment, themajority of expenditure during constructionwill go to overseas suppliers.In total, 13-18 percent of procurementexpenditure will be onnationally sourced goods and services,equal to between approximatelyUS$300 million to US$500 million.The major part of the procurementduring construction will be undertakenby the EPC contractor, whichwill be required to demonstrate howthey will prioritize Angolan content.A minimum requirement is that localcontent (including procurement andemployment) should be between 10and 15 percent (in dollar value).OperationPipeline OperationsAngola LNG will be responsible forthe operation of incoming feed gaspipelines. The operation of thepipelines will largely involve monitoringthe state of the pipeline andauxiliary equipment, monitoringactivities in the pipeline corridor toensure pipeline safety and monitoringof land restoration.Plant OperationsThe main plant operational activitiesare summarized below.■■■The LNG facility will receive gasfrom offshore facilities.This raw gas will undergo pre-treatmentto remove acid gas (CO 2 andH 2 S), water (dehydration), andmercury. The treated and dehydratedgas stream will be chilledbelow its condensing temperatureof minus 162°C at atmospheric pressure.Once liquefied, the volume isone six hundredth of its gaseousform, making it easier to transportand store. It is converted back togas by raising the temperature.The product from the final chillingstage is LNG, which will then betransferred to an LNG storage tankfor storage prior to export by ship.During the chilling processes, liquidpetroleum gas (LPG) and condensateswill be removed from thesystem and routed to the LPG fractionationunit, producing propane,butane and stabilized condensate.The LPG and condensate will betransferred to dedicated tanks forstorage prior to export.16 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG

Plant operations will be continuous.The LNG plant will be designed fora 20 year lifetime. It is anticipatedthat it will be routinely operated bytwo twelve hour or three eight hourshifts per day.There is no planned flaring in routineoperations. Gas flared fromnon-routine flaring is expected to beless than 1 percent of the total emissions.The largest flare volumes willnaturally occur during the startupperiod. As a rough indication, flaringmay initially occur for roughly50 hours per week, falling to 10hours per week by the end of thesecond month. Thereafter, routineoperations would be expected.Marine OperationsFor marine safety reasons only oneship at a time will be allowed tomove to/from the berths. On averageit is anticipated that the marine terminalwill receive about 3 LNGtankers and 2-3 refrigerated LPGand condensate tankers per month.The turnaround time from entranceto exit will be approximately 20hours with 14 to 16 hours at thedock.For safety and security reasons vesselswill be required to maintain astate of readiness for immediatedeparture at all times while mooredat either of the berths. Vessels willalso have a moving safety zone of1,000 meters ahead, 300 metersastern and 100 meters on each side.While vessels are berthed, the safetyzone will be restricted to 150 metersaround the ships.A boil-off gas recovery system isdesigned to recover vapors associatedwith LNG and LPG storage,holding and loading operations.LNG and LPG boil-off vapors willeither be routed to the plant fuelsystem or compressed and recycledback to the process.Emergency SystemsThe selected EPC contractors willdevelop and implement all responseplans for the period during construction.Angola LNG will develop allrelevant response plans and proceduresand implement and maintainits own dedicated response capabilityduring operationSafety and loss prevention systemsincorporated into the Project’s designwill include the following:■■■■■fire and gas detection and alarmsystems;fire protection systems;emergency communicationsequipment;area classification and equipmentselection; andspill (hydrocarbons and nonhydrocarbons)response plan andequipment.Operational Workforce,Accommodation andProcurementThe operation of the Angola LNGplant and terminal should begin in2010 and will require around 300-500 permanent employees.Operation of the plant will require ahigh level of skilled and semi-skilledpersonnel. Initially around 30-40percent of these jobs may be filledby Angolans. This will increase overtime, with training programs, withmore than 60 percent of the workforceexpected to be Angolans by the7th to 8th year of operation.Given the lack of available housingstock in the Soyo Area, it is probablethat the Project will seek a newhousing development. The locationand style of this housing developmentis still to be decided.Procurement spending on materialsand operational services at the sitewill amount to between US$45 andUS$50 million per annum. Many ofthe supplies to the Project duringwill be highly technical in nature andwill need to be procured internationally.Other goods and services suchas low tech equipment and maintenanceservices may be provided bynational companies.DecommissioningDecommissioning refers to theprocess of dismantling the operatingassets after completion of the operatinglife cycle. Due to the long-termoperation of the LNG plant (20years) the proposals for decommissioningwill be specified towards theend of the life of the Project.Angola LNG will develop a decommissioningplan at the appropriatetime in the future, prior to performingany decommissioning work. Inaddition, a specific ESHIA of decommissioningwill be carried out asrequired by Angolan regulations.The assessment of decommissioningactivities in the future will have thebenefit of reviewing the actualas-built Project and utilizing currentprevailing technologies and wastemanagement and infrastructurepractices.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG 17

Stakeholder EngagementStakeholder engagement refers to aprocess of sharing information andknowledge, seeking to understandthe concerns of others and buildingrelationships based on collaborationand partnership. It is a long-termprocess that requires the building oftrust through open dialogue and thedelivery of commitments.Disclosure of information and stakeholderconsultation during the developmentof the ESHIA is a substantialcomponent of overall stakeholderengagement. It is fundamental to thedevelopment of the ESHIA itself inthe following ways:■■■■Information is shared in a meaningfuland timely manner to enable thepublic to provide considered feedback.The ESHIA team is fully able tounderstand and characterize thepotential environmental, socioeconomicand health impacts of theProject.It enables the Project to developeffective mitigation measures andmanagement plans that are sensitiveto the local context.Opportunities can be identified foraffected communities to participatein mitigation, monitoring andenhancement measures.Stakeholder engagement is central toAngola LNG’s vision. Angola LNGrecognizes that open and transparentcommunication is essential due tothe importance of the activities inwhich it is engaged and the impacton the local, regional and nationaleconomies and individuals.Consultation During Site SelectionProject stakeholders are identified inorder to understand the individualsor organizations that will be affectedby or may influence the Project orrelated activities either positively orPrimary Stakeholders■■■■■■Project Participants(management andemployees)Community leadersLocal community membersVulnerable sub-groups(eg youth, disabled peoples,women)Potential suppliers andcontractorsLocal businesses/cooperatives(e.g. fishing)negatively. During the site selectionstage, an initial list of Project stakeholderswas developed. This list hasbeen regularly reviewed andupdated.Secondary Stakeholders■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■Angola National GovernmentLocal governmentSpecial interest groupsChurches and other religious organizationsNon-governmental organizationsCommunity-based organizationsUniversities/academicsTraining centersPotential customers (LNG buyers)Gas suppliersOther upstream companiesTrade associations, industrial bodies etc.Labor unionsPolitical partiesFinancial communityInternational, national, regional and local media18 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG

Overview of ConsultationProcessThe ESHIA consultation programhas been designed to conform toAngolan national legislation. Inaddition, the Angola LNG Project’sintent is to be consistent The WorldBank /International FinanceCorporation requirements for publicconsultation and disclosure.A number of consultation phaseshave supported the ESHIA to date,in both the Soyo and Zimbi Areasand will continue as the ESHIAmoves towards disclosure. Theseinclude the following:■■■■Site Selection Consultation;Scoping Consultation;Baseline Data CollectionConsultation; andImpacts and MitigationConsultation.ESHIA Disclosure Consultation willcommence with the release of thisESHIA Disclosure Report to thepublic.Key Consultation Findingsto DatePhysical EnvironmentInitially, impacts to the physicalenvironment were not emphasized bylocal stakeholders. Slightly moreemphasis was placed on this in laterconsultations particularly relating tothe extraction and transport of fillmaterial. NGO and local communitystakeholder concerns related mainlyto the extent of the dredgingalthough local stakeholder concernwere not high due to the perceivedadvantages that Angola LNG maybring to the area.BiodiversityRelatively little concern has beenexpressed by stakeholders regardingbiodiversity issues. The views ofnational environmental stakeholderstended to focus on the perceivedsocioeconomic importance of theProject. At a biodiversity consultationworkshop held in Soyo inSeptember 2005 the general feedbackwas that biodiversity was not a significantissue for the Project, howeverthis attitude may have beeninfluenced by the perceived benefitsof the Project. It is possible that inthe future as general awareness ofenvironmental issues increases, theremay be more biodiversity concerns.A concern was raised regarding thepotential impacts on mangroveareas. In particular there was a levelof concern regarding the pipelineroute as people expected that thiswould cause significant impacts.Comments during consultationreferred to the fact that it is notenough for the Project to claim itwill monitor impacts on biodiversity,the Project also needs to have aresponse strategy should it have a(potentially unforeseen) impact onbiodiversity.Fishermen and Middle WomenEnvironmental QualityConsultation on environmental qualityissues associated with the Project(including water and air quality andnoise levels) has not generated a particularlysignificant response fromstakeholders. Generally the perceptionof environmental issues bystakeholders has been secondary tothe socioeconomic issues of concernand the perceived benefits that stakeholdersbelieve Angola LNG mayprovide. However, consultation hashighlighted that the potential reductionof flaring as a result of theProject is welcomed by local communitiesdue to the perceived impactson particular crops.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG 19

Stakeholder EngagementIn-migrationThroughout the consultationprocess, stakeholders were concernedthat Soyo would become a magnetfor in-migration. Although migrantsare generally accepted into the localcommunity, many stakeholders didexpress concern about losing potentialemployment opportunities toin-migrants. It was also identifiedthat the increased number of peoplemoving into the area would exertgreater pressure on basic infrastructureservices such as health, water,electricity, sanitation and housing.There was no ill-feeling regarding inmigrationfrom other parts ofAngola. Many of those living inSoyo from other provinces are currentlywell-integrated within thecommunity with their children goingto local schools etc. Similarly,though there are high expectationsthat the Project will provide employmentfor local youth, according tothe Rei do Povo, foreign workers“are free to come and work here,everyone is welcome”.There was a recognition that theGovernment was ultimately responsiblefor land planning and needed forthe Government to develop aninfrastructure plan to account forfuture developments. Many stakeholdersstressed the need to clearlycommunicate employment opportunitiesto prevent speculative employeestraveling to Soyo. Consulteesalso recommended that the Projectshould support the Government inthe management of this issue.Blessing of the Land by Rei do Povo in SoyoIntegration of WorkersDuring the consultation in Luanda,some workshop participantsexpressed a strong consensus thatthe Project decision to implementlargely closed construction housingmay produce a community backlashand represent a missed opportunityto provide benefits to Soyo. Otherparticipants expressed strong opinionsthat the construction housing beclosed.Cultural HeritageMany people consulted asked that,“local culture be respected, particularlysacred sites such as cemeteries”.It was noted during consultation thatfailure to respect local culture,including cultural sites (particularlycemeteries) would represent a seriousviolation of the culture and couldpotentially cause serious problems.The Project was encouraged toestablish regular courtesy visits withthe Rei do Povo to discuss plans forthe area and seek advice since thesewould be welcomed by the traditionalauthorities and woulddemonstrate that the Project valueslocal culture. The Rei do Povo inSoyo clearly stated that he desireda cultural ceremony to kick-offthe Project, which was done inApril 2006.Recreation and AmenityA number of stakeholders observedthe lack of recreation and amenitiesin Soyo, specifically at Praía dosPobres. However, no potentialimpacts specific to the beach wereraised by consultees at this time.During a consultation meeting withthe community of Songo e Tona,community members stated that theyhave received no benefits fromKwanda Base specifically recreationalamenities: “Even though weown the land, our children have norecreational areas.”20 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG

HealthIt was observed by one health centerprofessional that there needs to be astrategy for the treatment of malariain hospitals since the approach totreatment is more reactive thanpreventative. Similar concerns wereexpressed regarding AIDS and sexuallytransmitted infections, which arefelt to be a growing problem.It is a common belief among thelocal community that acute respiratorydiseases were linked to air pollutiondue to the flaring.During a group meeting of healthcare professionals, it was stated thatthey want support from the Project,specifically in the assistance tospread awareness of prevention(HIV, malaria) and for the Project toincrease the levels of sanitation andeducation in the community. Arecurring comment was the lack ofmedical structure in the region, thepoor quality of facilities, lack ofmedication and insufficient numbersof beds for patients.EmploymentEmployment has been a dominanttheme throughout consultation. Theneed for employment and training oflocal and Angolan people is a keyissue of concern for many stakeholders.There was an overwhelmingexpectation and demand for employmentopportunities specifically forthe local youth. In addition, there isfrustration concerning the currentrecruitment practices within the oilindustry, for example, the practice of‘hello money’ appears to be widespread.Nepotism and patronage arealso common, excluding local youthfrom permanent jobs.Although women were identified asa vulnerable group it was also notedthat the impact from the Projectcould potentially be positive since itmay reduce their work load.However, the director of theDepartment for Women’s Affairs inSoyo observed that even women whohold college degrees have few opportunitiesavailable to them.Members of fishing communitiesstated that even the educated youthhave been unable to find work andtherefore have had to fish along withthe rest of the family. They observedthat this is causing frustration, andexpectations for the Project toprovide jobs are high.People from Soyo made it clear thatthey wanted to be prioritized forwork positions but also had concernsthat they did not possess sufficient skills to be able to competefor jobs. Zimbi Area communitiesalso requested priority for jobs. Theyexpressed a concern regardingprevious non-transparency in therecruitment process and feelings ofbeing overlooked during oilcompany recruitment.Skills and EducationStakeholders expressed a desire forthe Project to work with the localgovernment Municipal EmploymentCenter to ensure that local peoplewith the right skills are employed bythe Project. Stakeholders felt that theProject could have a sustainablebenefit by providing training andskills development, particularly incollaboration with government andother organizations.Some stakeholders raised their concernsabout the need for improvededucational facilities. In addition, theSoyo community highlighted thatfew training facilities existed andtherefore appealed for the Project tobuild a vocational training center,provide training and educationscholarships to assist the localcommunity.AgricultureIt is widely believed that existingflaring of gas has resulted in reducedcrop yields. Interviewees explainedthat they remember the yield of localfields has declined. Some stakeholdersare convinced that the flaringprocess has seriously underminedtheir livelihoods. Many stakeholdersbelieve that cessation of flaring willenable the crops to recover and thusincrease food supplies.FishingGenerally, there is a concern that theProject will disrupt the activities ofthe local fishing communities andthis will have an impact on theirlivelihoods. Local groups includingPesnorte and IPA also expressedtheir concerns that the Project wouldhave an adverse affect on fish stocksand fishing activity.Many of the fishing communitieshad very high expectations that theProject would bring employment,fishing equipment, healthcare andinfrastructure (provision of electricity).Some community representativesstated that they would supportthe Project, “provided that theyreceived benefits” from the Project.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG 21

Stakeholder EngagementLocal BusinessesStakeholders in Luanda were concernedthat oil companies in Angolashould open the doors to local businessesand also comply with the newlegislation regarding partnershipswith local organizations. They wenton to state that the Project shouldactively seek local companies topartner with.Stakeholders also felt that this wouldhave a positive effect on prices,because local business developmentwould reduce reliance on expensiveimported goods and services in Soyo.Local Economic DevelopmentOverall, stakeholders felt thatAngola LNG can play a key role inthe economic development of Soyoparticularly through the provision ofgas and/ or electricity, and assistingin the improvement of infrastructure,land planning, information-sharingand provision of facilities. Microfinancingwas also suggested duringconsultation by stakeholders inLuanda.During baseline consultation, somestakeholders were concerned that theProject will only benefit those withinthe confines of Kwanda Base, andsuggested that the Project beexpanded more into the community,potentially having an office in Soyotown, and also accommodating visitorsand workers in the hotels andhouses outside of the base.Infrastructure, Utilitiesand ServicesStakeholders had very high expectationsabout provision of improvedservices and utilities through theProject. Some consultees complainedthat they had “no water, schools andhospitals” and stated that to date oilcompanies had not responded todemands to improve the weak servicesin Soyo.The provision of energy in the formof electricity (preferably) or gas wasraised as a key priority on severaloccasions both in Soyo and theZimbi Area. In addition, some stakeholdersfelt the lack of electricityseverely hinders business developmentand that the Project shouldaddress the poor infrastructure provisionin the area. A number of Soyowomen hoped that the provision ofelectricity would reduce accidents inthe home from candles and lamps.Those interviewed clearly expectedthat the Project would result inaffordable bottled gas so that theywould no longer have to collect firewoodor buy charcoal.TransportThe community of Songo e Tonaidentified the increase of trafficalong the heavy haul road as aconcern. Few other transport concernswere raised during stakeholderconsultation, although this mayhave been because information ontraffic volumes on the roads was notpresented.Consultation Findings on the Projectand the ESHIA Process■■■■The vast majority of local communitymembers consulted stated thatthe community will support theProject providing that sufficientbenefits are experienced in the localcommunities.Throughout the stakeholder consultationsmany stakeholdersexpressed their appreciation thatthe Project is engaging them inworkshops and also for AngolaLNG’s proactive steps to involveexternal stakeholders.A number of participants commentedon the importance of involvinglocal consultants in the Projectin order to increase Angolan capacityto carry out such studies and toensure that the ESHIA fully takesaccount of the local context.Some stakeholders expressed thatthe industry in general, includingthe Angola LNG Project, has notbeen communicating effectivelywith local people. Further consultationrevealed that some groups hadnot been informed about the scopingconsultation meetings in Soyo.The perception was that the ‘common’people did not have very muchinformation about the Project.Soyo Area22 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG

Impacts and MitigationIdentification of PotentialImpactsThe potential impacts of project constructionand operation on the naturaland human environment havebeen evaluated for the following keyimpact areas:■■■■■■■biodiversity;hydrodynamics and seabedprocesses;environmental quality (landscape,visual, light, noise, airand water quality, wastes);fish and fisheries;socio-cultural impacts and communicablediseases;socioeconomics (employment,livelihoods, income, local economy,land use and agriculture)non-routine events.Assessing SignificanceThe significance of impacts has beenassessed using defined objective criteria,derived from the following keyelements.■■compliance with relevantAngolan legislation and any relevantProject or industry policies,environmental standards orguidelines;the magnitude (including duration)of the change, quantifiedwhere practicable;■■the nature and level of sensitivityof the receptor (physical,biological, or human); andthe likelihood (probability) thatthe identified impact will occur.The major categories of impact significancehave been are summarizedbelow.Positive impacts provide resources or receptors, most often people, withpositive benefits.Negligible impact is where a resource or receptor will not be affected inany way by a particular activity or the predicted effect is indistinguishablefrom natural background variations.A Minor impact is one where an effect will be experienced, but the impactmagnitude is sufficiently small (with or without mitigation) and well withinaccepted standards, and/or the receptor is of low sensitivity/value.A Moderate impact is one within accepted limits and standards. Clearly todesign an activity so that its effects only just avoid a major impact is notbest practice, thus the emphasis for moderate impacts is on demonstratingthat the impact has been reduced to a level that is as low as reasonablypracticable (ALARP).A Major impact is one where an accepted limit or standard may beexceeded, or large magnitude impacts occur to highly valued/sensitiveresource/receptors. An aim of ESHIA is to get to a position where theProject does not have any major residual impacts, certainly not ones thatwould endure into the long-term or extend over a large area. However, forsome aspects there may be major residual impacts after all practicable mitigationoptions have been exhausted (i.e. ALARP has been applied; it is thefunction of the permitting authority to weigh such factors against positiveones in coming to a decision on the Project.FishermanENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG 23

24 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGImpacts with Moderate Residual SignificanceImpactPhaseResidual ImpactSignificance (1) Does this Demonstrate ALARP?BiodiversityPermanent habitat loss Construction Minor (negative) toModerate (negative)Habitat fragmentation Construction Minor (negative) toModerate (negative)FisheriesDisturbance to fish fromdredgingConstruction Minor (negative) toModerate (negative)Yes - Permanent habitat loss is unavoidable. The project has carefully selected the site and conceptualpipeline route to minimize impact to sensitive habitatYes – There is no practical pipeline route that can approach Kwanda Island without some impact tofringing mangrove habitat. The only way to do this would be a marine pipeline up the Congo estuarythat would have other significant impacts.Yes – The ranking of Moderate is cautious, as the fish communities are poorly understood at thisstage. The impact is unavoidable, but the Project has committed to implement dredging managementmeasures to minimize the generation of turbidity plumes.Disruption of access Construction Moderate (negative) Yes – A fisheries RAP is being developed to ensure that impacts to local fishermen are mitigated.DredgingSediment transport Construction Moderate (negative) Yes – Confined to Ponta do Padrão. Considered at site selection stage.Environmental QualityLandscape Operation Moderate (negative) 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.V isualOperation Moderate (negative) Yes - Given the siting of the facilities, the visual impact will be mitigated from some points of viewNoiseCombustion Emissions:NOx, SOx, PM10 impactsto local communities andvegetationCombustion Emissions:GHGsConstructionOperationthrough screening and landscaping. However, it is not possible, given the scale of the developmentand the fact that many viewpoints are across water, to mitigate visual impacts further.Moderate (negative) Yes – The project has defined strict operational noise standards and also has a proposed program formanaging noise from traffic on the heavy haul road. Additional mitigation for fenceline communitiesis being considered. The residual impact is nonetheless rated as moderate, as the design has not yetOperation Minor (negative) toModerate (negative)Operation Minor (negative) toModerate (positive)been finalized and the actual performance characteristics of the facilities with respect to noise are notknown.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 thedesign has not yet been finalized and the actual performance characteristics of the facilities withrespect to atmospheric emissions are not known. Because local communities have a negativeperception of flaring (issue of smuts etc.) and flaring will be evident for the first two months ofstartup.Yes – The facilities will be relatively small source of GHGs. Given that one of the Project’s aims is tocontribute to the elimination of offshore flaring in Angola, it can be viewed as a net benefit.(1) Assuming all agreed mitigation is applied.

ImpactPhaseResidual ImpactSignificance (1) Does this Demonstrate ALARP?Fugitive emissions Operation Minor (negative) toModerate (negative)Local water quality(change in salinity,temperature andturbidity)Construction Minor (negative) toModerate (negative)Yes – Despite mitigation measures fugitive emissions may still occur. In addition, non routine flaringwill still take place albeit infrequently.Yes – Dispersion of sediment will be controlled. A dredging management plan will be developedSewage discharges Construction Moderate (negative) Yes - The project has defined strict quality standards for effluents consistent with internationalguidance. It will be the FEED contractor’s responsibility to demonstrate that the design of any outfallcan achieve these objectives.Process Effluents Operation Moderate (negative) 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 asmoderate, as the design has not yet been finalized and the actual performance characteristics of thefacilities with respect to effluents are not known.Special Wastes ConstructionOperationNon routine ScenariosBunker fuel spill ConstructionOperationMinor (negative) toModerate (negative)Minor (negative) toModerate (negative)Yes - The project has recognized the limitations of existing waste facilities and has committed toresponsible disposal of special wastes in a dedicated local facility.Yes – Non-routine events, by their very nature, cannot be entirely avoided. The project hasdemonstrated that reasonable precautions, both in terms of response capability and organizationalplanning will be in place. Additional work is ongoing to develop countermeasures plans including anassessment of those resources most at risk and in need of protection in the event of a spill.Catastrophic spill Operation Moderate (negative Yes – The risk of this event, given the Project’s mitigation measures, is extremely low. Additionalwork is ongoing to develop countermeasures plans including an assessment of those resources mostat risk and in need of protection in the event of a spill.Leadership patterns, cultural norms, conflict and crimeCultural norms Construction Moderate (negative) Yes – The location of the Project, close to Soyo town, was in part driven by the desire of the AngolanGovernment for Angola LNG to catalyze development of the Soyo Area. Given its location a highdegree of interface with the local community is unavoidable. However, the Project is implementingreasonable precautions to act within the cultural norms of the society and to prevent potentiallydamaging interaction with the construction workforce.Conflict and Crime ConstructionOperationTransmission of communicable diseasesAvian Influenza ConstructionOperationModerate (negative) Yes – Expectations management will be an ongoing challenge for the Project.Moderate (negative) Yes - The Project is committed to develop a plan to manage an outbreak of avian influenza. Anoutbreak is highly unlikely. However, should it occur it will be extremely difficult to contain. Themain responsibility for response will be with the health authorities. The medium residual rating ismade under the present scenario that human-to-human transmission of the virus is not possible.25 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG

26 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGImpactPhaseResidual ImpactSignificance (1) Does this Demonstrate ALARP?Severe Acute RespiratorySyndrome (SARS)HIV/ AIDS, Hepatitis B,CConstructionOperationConstructionOperationMarburg and Ebola virus ConstructionOperationEmployment and capacityDirect, indirect andinduced employmentEnhancement/ upgradeof skills and experienceCommunity anger andresentment at not beingemployedSkills transfer away fromkey workersConstructionOperationConstructionOperationConstructionOperationConstructionOperationLocal business and economic developmentProcurement of goodsand servicesIncreased businessexperience, training andskillsConstructionOperationConstructionOperationImpact on prices ConstructionOperationRetailing/ other businessopportunitiesConstructionOperationHousingWorkforce housing ConstructionOperationModerate (negative) Yes – The Project is committed to implement measures that are reasonably practicable. An outbreak ishighly unlikely, however, should it occur it will be extremely difficult to contain and the mainresponsibility for response will be with the health authorities.Moderate (negative) Yes – The Project is committed to undertaking all that is reasonably practicable to preventtransmission from its own workforce. It will also explore ways to enhance prevention andmanagement of HIV/AIDS in the community.Moderate (negative) Yes – The Project is committed to implement measures that are reasonably practicable. An outbreak ishighly unlikely, however, should it occur it will be extremely difficult to contain and the mainresponsibility for response will be with the health authorities.Moderate (positive)Moderate (positive)Moderate (negative) In part – The key barrier to employment is lack of skills for jobs that will be required during theconstruction and operation phase. The majority of this training will be undertaken by thecontractors. However, it would be beneficial to commence training activities prior to contractorselection. See ‘conflict and crime’ above. The Project has committed to a number of measures thatwill assist the transition from construction to operation. An Angolanization plan for the operationalphase Project would complete the mitigation package.Moderate (negative) Yes – Effectiveness will however depend on the mitigation strategies that are taken forward whichhave not yet been developed.Moderate (positive)Moderate (positive)Moderate (negative) toModerate (positive)Moderate (positive)Moderate (negative) toModerate (positive)Yes – The project’s housing and procurement strategy will minimize unsustainable market demandand potential impacts on prices. The presence of the Project should be positive over the long-term assupply systems to Soyo are improved.No – The closed housing strategy is driven through a desire of the Project to minimize negativeimpacts that can be caused by a large construction workforce. However, there is an expectations gapbetween the Project and the local community that needs to be narrowed to avoid the constructionhousing area becoming a source of tension. In the longer term, provision of housing duringoperations is a positive impact.

ImpactPhaseResidual ImpactSignificance (1) Does this Demonstrate ALARP?Social servicesIncreased pressure onhealthcare facilitiesUtilitiesExpectations ofimprovements to localfacilitiesConstructionOperationConstructionOperationRoad transportRoad traffic accidents ConstructionOperationMarine transport and navigationSafety of small vessels Constructionand damage toOperationequipmentModerate (negative) toMajor (positive)Moderate(negative) toMajor (positive)Yes – The Project has sought to minimize any impacts on the health of the community. However, thiswill in practice be very difficult. Opportunities to improve community health have not yet beenidentified, but could result in benefits. There is an opportunity for the Project to develop its healthcare strategy in a manner that also benefits the local community. The process of evaluating thefeasibility of this opportunity has not yet begun.In part – Commitments are appropriate but opportunities are yet to be identified and ability to ensureopportunities are taken forward during construction is limited. There is a context of high localexpectations. There are many opportunities to develop the Project in a manner that also providesbenefits to the local community. The process of evaluating the potential opportunities has not yetbegun.Moderate (negative) Yes – Safety is the Project’s primary concern and the Project is committed to implement the higheststandards of safety in the conduct of its employees and those of its contractors.Moderate (negative) Yes – Safety is the Project’s primary concern and the Project is committed to implement the higheststandards of safety in the conduct of its employees and those of its contractors. Further governmentresources to prevent over laden, and sometimes illegal, small boats will be necessary as themovements of large boats increase.27 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG

Impacts and MitigationMitigationThe development of mitigationmeasures has been guided by avision and common strategicapproach. In each impact area, theProject has established objectivesthat have guided the development ofspecific mitigation measures.Mitigation Objectives:An objective of the ESHIA is to identifymeans of avoiding unnecessarydamage to environmental andsocioeconomic resources and receptors.In developing mitigation, thefirst focus is on measures that willprevent or minimize impacts throughthe design and management of theProject rather than relying on reinstatementand compensation measures.In this respect it is important tonote that this principle was firstapplied during site selection, whenwell-informed choices allowed theProject to avoid potentially significantimpacts associated with othersites. Applying a ‘hierarchy’ of mitigationmeasures is one way in whichthe ESHIA and design have interacted.The hierarchy of mitigationmeasures for planned activities andunplanned events is outlined below.■■To contribute to long-term sustainabledevelopment in Angola bypromoting economic growth withfull consideration of social equityand environmental quality.To work to maintain positive relationshipsand the support of localcommunity, government andinstitutions and wider society.Strategic Approach to Mitigation■ To prioritize initiatives that will i)deliver short-term contribution tosustainable development that providesthe foundation for longerterm contributions; and/or ii) delivercost effective short-term contributionsto sustainable development.■■■To work with others in Angola(individuals, government, privatesector, institutions) whereverpossible and appropriate to meetcommon objectives.To build on existing projects andprograms where appropriate todeliver the mitigation or enhancementmeasures required for theProject.To achieve buy-in with affectedcommunities, key decision makersand those involved in implementationthrough transparentconsultation.Avoid at Source; Reduce at Source: avoiding or reducing at source throughthe design of the Project (e.g. avoiding by siting or re-routing activity awayfrom sensitive areas or reducing by restricting the working area orchanging 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 screeningand landscaping).Abate at Receptor: if an impact cannot be abated on-site then controlmeasures can be implemented off-site (e.g. noise barriers to minimize noiseimpact at a nearby residence or fencing to prevent animals straying ontothe site).Repair or Remedy: some impacts involve unavoidable damage to a resource(e.g. agricultural land and forestry due to creating access, worker housingor materials storage areas) and these impacts require repair, restoration andreinstatement measures.Compensate in Kind; Compensate Through Other Means: where othermitigation approaches are not possible or fully effective, then compensationfor loss, damage and disturbance might be appropriate (e.g. planting toreplace damaged vegetation, financial compensation for damaged crops orproviding community facilities for loss of fisheries access, recreation andamenity space). It is emphasized that compensation to individuals withresidual impacts to livelihood or quality of life will generally be nonfinancial and will have a focus on restoring livelihoods.28 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG

The objectives of mitigation areoften established through legal orbest practice standards such as thoseof the World Bank. Where standardsare not available, objectives havebeen established by the Angola LNGProject based on international bestpractices. A goal of the Project is tobe consistent with World BankGuidelines and appropriate internationalindustry guidelines. Severalinternational standards of goodpractice guidelines have been developedfor the hydrocarbon industryand these play an intrinsic part ofbasic design and construction methods.Thus, the majority of mitigationmeasures fall within the upper twotiers of the hierarchy and areeffectively built into the plannedoperation.Key Residual ImpactsComplete mitigation of an impact isnot always achievable. A residualimpact is the impact that is predictedto remain once mitigation measureshave been designed into the intendedactivity.There is an iterative element to thisprocess so residual impacts initiallyjudged to be ‘major’ or ‘moderate’,even with the application of mitigationmeasures, will receive ongoingmanagement attention includingfurther sequences of prediction,evaluation and additional mitigationmeasures being identified. Thisprocess will continue with theproduction of the ESHIA Addendumonce the Final Investment Decision(FID) has been taken and the EPCcontractor is engaged.The residual impacts of moderatesignificance are summarized on thetables on the following four pages.Cumulative Impacts andTheir MitigationOverviewSoyo has been designated by theGovernment of Angola as one of sixindustrial growth poles in the countryand the Angola LNG Project isviewed as a catalyst for this growth.While there are plans for futureindustrial projects, the nature andpotential locations of such developmentare not known. Given the limiteddetail available regarding suchfuture developments, the assessmentof cumulative impacts is necessarilyof a generic nature.Types of Cumulative Impacts Relevantto the Angola LNG Project■■■Accumulative: the overall effect ofdifferent types of impacts at thesame location (for example, fugitivedust emissions, construction noiseand construction traffic allimpacting Songo e Tona).Interactive: where two differenttypes of impacts (which may notsingly be important) react with eachother to create a new impact (thatmight be important) (e.g. waterabstraction from a watercoursemight exacerbate the impactscaused by increased sedimentloading).Additive or In-combination: whereimpacts from the primary activity(i.e. the construction and operationof the Angola LNG Project) areadded to impacts from third partyactivities (e.g. other major projectsin the vicinity of the Project whichare already occurring, planned ormay happen in the foreseeablefuture).In the absence of further detail, anumber of developments can behypothesized including power generation,metals and chemical plants. Inaddition to the above, varioussecondary industries might beexpected. There is also the possibilityof road construction from Soyoto the south, along with airportexpansion. With this development,in-migration would escalate significantly.Over time it is likely thatin-migrants would outnumber theoriginal inhabitants of the areaseveral times over.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG 29

Impacts and MitigationWide Scale CumulativeImpactsThe key wide scale cumulativeimpacts that may arise are related to:■ Air quality impacts (with attendanthealth implications) due toemissions of nitrogen oxidesand the formation of groundlevel ozone.■ Boost to the regional andnational economy from industrialdevelopments.■ In-migration from other countriesin the region, particularlythe DRC and other WestAfrican countries and attendantimmigration pressures along thenorthern border of Angola.Local Cumulative ImpactsLocal cumulative impacts are morewide-ranging as local developmentwill touch on most aspects of people’slives and the environment of the SoyoArea.The main potential areas of cumulativeimpact are related both to thephysical footprint of developmentand the influx of job-seekers to thearea. Some of the key areas are as follows:■ Loss of mangrove and associatedecological function would resultfrom dredging in the Pululuchannel. A combination of landtake,increased population anddisturbance would also exertpressure on terrestrial habitatsand their fauna.■ The industrialization of the SoyoArea would result in increasedvisual impact, noise and higherlevels of environmental pollutionlocally. Air quality is likely to bea particular issue.■ In addition to the potential lossof fish if mangroves are damaged,the increase in local popu-■■■■lation and marine traffic will putmore pressure on fish stocks andlocal fishing livelihoods, includingdisturbance to fishing fromincreased shipping activity.Cumulative land take impactsmay reduce overall agriculturalproduction in the Soyo Area.Without improvements in supplyinfrastructure, this could exacerbateseasonal shortages of agriculturalproduce, which it isunderstood have occurred inrecent years in Soyo. Land takemay also require the displacementof agriculture or people.These losses are likely to be particularlysevere for any communityif a substantial portion of itsland is permanently acquiredand/ or whose primary source ofincome or subsistence is derivedfrom agriculture activities.It is assumed that future industrialdevelopment will avoidimportant cultural sites, but theMermaid’s Sanctuary andMermaid’s Forest could be compromisedbecause of their proximityto zones earmarked forfuture development. Similarly,access to recreational areas suchas Sereia Beach could be furtherreduced over time.The development of Soyo as anindustrial town and businesscenter would encourage theGovernment to improve transportlinks and create a morefavorable business environment.This in turn would attract moreinvestment into Soyo as it wouldbe considered a more accessiblemarket with potential forgrowth. It is likely that the developmentof Soyo as an economichub would draw job seekersaway from rural and less developedurban areas to seek opportunitiesin Soyo.The increase in more highly paidworkers in the Soyo Area alsoprovides opportunities toimprove the housing stock of the■■■■■Soyo Area. Such housing may beconstructed by companies operatinglocally or by constructioncompanies looking to sell or rentto those working in the area.In-migration would lead to theunplanned expansion of communitiesand pressure on local utilities,services and infrastructureincluding health and transport(both road and marine).There may also be constructionof new roads, such as the roadenvisaged between the newAngola LNG housing area southof Soyo and Kwanda Base. Suchroads, if planned well, could reroutetraffic away from residentialareas and relieve congestion.Increased movement of peoplemay also encourage the introductionof bus services.Some in-migration will be illegal.Illegal immigrants are likely toaccept lower pay and undertakemore dangerous and difficultjobs than locals. Vulnerablegroups may be exploited andhuman trafficking may increaseas a means to transport peopleillegally across borders.The demand for labor wouldencourage government and privatespending on training andeducation. Increased disposableincome would stimulate the localeconomy and attract furtherinvestment and secondary businesses.An increase in the supplyof goods and services in the area,as well as competition betweensuppliers, is likely to exert downwardpressure on the currenthigh and unstable prices ofgoods and services in the area.Large numbers of in-migrantswho do not have shared historyand respect for local norms mayerode traditional leadership patternsand reduce communitycohesion. Crime may increase asa result. However, positive culturalexchange could also takeplace with, for example, local30 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG

esidents learning from the entrepreneurialendeavors of inmigrantsfrom the DRC.■ New religions or branches ofestablished religions could beintroduced from neighboringcountries, though ancestor worshipis likely to continue.However, traditional music,dance and ritual could be influencedor abandoned over time infavor of the cultural practices ofother cultures (particularly westernculture).■ Unless new companies make substantialefforts to employ andmake benefits felt locally, currentalienation (particularly amongunemployed youth) could escalateinto hostility against companiesand their non-local staff.■ In-migrant communities inunplanned areas are most likelyto suffer from communicable diseasessuch as TB, cholera etc.There is also the potential for anincrease in HIV/AIDS and sexuallytransmitted infections with arising population. In-migrationalso could potentially trigger anoutbreak of a severe infectiousdisease such as Ebola, Marburg,Avian Influenza or SARS. Thereare no reports of these diseasesin Angola at present but thepotential exists for one or moreof these diseases to be introducedinto the area.Construction activities in thearea might lead to temporarystanding water (in ditches etc.)where mosquitoes could breed,resulting in a higher prevalenceof malaria.There are no known developmentsthat could cause cumulative impactsto the Zimbi Resource Area. Howevershould any development take placethat could impact the Zimbi ResourceArea before it has replenished itsseabed sand layer, or in a location thatcuts off the influx of sediment intothis area, then this could result in asignificant habitat change.Management Considerationsfor Cumulative ImpactsAngola LNG has a far lower abilityto influence the wider developmentof the Soyo area that will result indirectlyfrom the Project and fromindustries that may be drawn to thearea due to the presence of theProject. Here the prime responsibilityrests with the Government ofAngola, although there are areaswhere the Project may be able toprovide support and assistance (e.g.in the preparation of a strategicdevelopment plan for Soyo). It iscertain that the Angola LNG Projectprovides a significant developmentopportunity for the Soyo Area. Thesustainability of the developmentwill in large part depend on themeasures put in place by theGovernment and other stakeholdersin the coming years.Once further information is availableon the industrialization plans for thearea, it is strongly recommended thatthe Government of Angola undertakesa Strategic Impact Assessment.The results of this assessment wouldbe able to shape the development of astrategic plan of the Soyo Area suchthat economic benefits are deliveredin a manner that is socially equitableand that protects the environment.Angola LNG is interested in workingwith the Government of Angola tocarry out such an assessment.Overview of Mangroves in Soyo AreaImplications of UncertaintyFor this Project, much of the frontend design information that wouldusually be available for an ESHIA isconfidential at this stage. Once theEPC Contractor is enaged, theProject will issue an ESHIAAddendum to stakeholders withfurther project details and revisedassessments where relevant. Theaddendum will also take intoaccount the findings of additionalwork undertaken by the Project toreduce baseline data uncertainty,particularly with respect to noise, airquality and fisheries.The other main area of uncertaintyin an ESHIA relates to the responsesof the natural and human environment.Two main actions serve toreduce this:■■The establishment of a monitoringprogram will support theProject through constructionand operation. This monitoringprogram will evaluate if mitigationmeasures are beingimplemented effectively and ifthe environment is respondingas predicted.Systematic community consultationaims to clearly communicateto communities the activitiesand predicted impacts of theProject and to listen andrespond to their concerns.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG 31

Environmental, Socioeconomic and Community Health ManagementApproach to ESHManagementThe Angola LNG Project is systematicallymanaging health, environmental,safety, reliability byimplementing a project-specificOperational Excellence ManagementSystem (OEMS) that will be developedfurther in the context of theoverall Project Team Vision.Project Team VisionWe are recognized and respected byour investors, hosts and customers fordelivering a World Class LNG enterprisethat is known for its innovativeand sustainable solutions in facilitatingAngola’s hydrocarbon development.We are recognized and respected forour results regarding people, safety,environment and health.■■■■■Every Person – Safe – Every Day.Transparent and ethical behavior.Positive social contribution.Proactive and decisive leadership.Strong capability in Health,Environment, Safety, Efficiency andReliability.In the context of the Project Vision,Angola LNG has developed a setof core values. These address thefollowing:■ Integrity, honesty and ethics inbusiness;■ Protecting people and theenvironment;■ Openness in relationshipswith others;■ Diversity and learning from thecultures in which it works andinteracts with and excellenceand continuous improvementAngola LNG will achieve these core values through the HES Principles andExpectations and the Statement on Corporate Social Responsibility.ANGOLA LNG STATEMENT ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYVision StatementAngola LNG’s approach to corporate responsibility will enable the Project to meet itsbusiness objectives by being recognized and valued within country and the localcommunity for its strong environmental and social performance as well as itssupport for good governance and human rights.PrinciplesIn attaining our vision, Angola LNG will engage a range of stakeholders, includinggovernment, civil society, and local communities. Our approach to corporateresponsibility 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 AngolaLNG’s operations and activities and use the results to inform decision-making,implementation, and evaluation processes, including for community engagementand other programs.3. Assess the environmental, socioeconomic and health impacts of Angola LNGoperations and activities and determine mitigation measures before plans arecompleted.4. Maintain sound environmental practices in relation to all Angola LNG operationsand activities, including through the protection of biodiversity.5. Promote and support good governance, respects the rule of Angolan law and isconsistent with the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.6. Ensure Angola LNG operations, objectives, and community engagementprograms support or complement government development plans as well assupport the effective management of resource wealth.7. Seek to improve the quality of people’s lives in Angola and the Soyo region bydeveloping community engagement programs that:■ 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 generateincome and be economically self-sufficient;■ integrate gender and age issues to foster equitable participation and benefitsfor all members of the community.8. In developing community programs, Angola LNG will seek to meet or exceedleading industry practices to work with local and national organizations, itsinvestors, and other companies, wherever possible, and to complement otherexisting projects and initiatives.9. Learn from every community engagement project we support through effectivemonitoring and evaluation that identifies best practices and lessons learned.10. Angola LNG will report publicly on the implementation of its corporate socialresponsibility policy.32 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG

Angola LNG is providing projectmanagement and supervision for thedesign and construction of the plantand associated infrastructure for theAngola LNG Project. The main vehiclefor converting policies and principlesinto action will be theEnvironmental, Socioeconomic andHealth Management Plan (ESHMP)for the Angola LNG Project. Withinthis framework, there are varyingroles and responsibilities for implementingmanagement actions.■■Angola LNG will have the ultimateresponsibility for deliveringESH management measures.In this respect Angola LNG willreview and approve contractorplans for delivery of ESHIAcommitments and subsequentlyduring project execution, willreview contractor performancethrough monitoring, audits andinspection. Where the measuresset out in the ESHIA do notresult in the achievement ofobjectives, Angola LNG willwork with lead contractors asrelevant to refine the measures.During construction, the contractorwill be responsible forensuring compliance with allrelevant legislation as well asadherence to all environmentalsocioeconomic and communityhealth controls and mitigationmeasures specified in the ESHIAreport. The contractor is alsoresponsible under the contractfor minimizing the potentialenvironmental, socioeconomic,safety and health impacts of allcontract activities undertakenby themselves and theirsubcontractors.Health and SafetyThe Angola LNG Project is committedto creating an Incident andInjury-Free culture, environment andperformance for the benefit of allworkers on the Project.Angola LNG recognizes that realizingthis commitment requires morethan a robust management system.Significant changes in leadership,cultures and behaviors are required.The primary objective of AngolaLNG’s health and safety program isto provide a healthy work environmentto prevent injuries and reduceassociated losses to the company.This is accomplished by using ahazard communication, industrialhygiene and medical surveillanceprograms appropriate for thelocation that include procedures foridentification and control of workplaceexposures and on-going monitoringand surveillance of affectedpersonnel.Angola LNG also aims to implementthe following key areas of H&Sactivity:■■■■■■■■■■■Increase health issue awareness andprevention.Communicate to a higher degreethe importance of leading indicatorsas they relate to health.Facilitate ongoing and improvedprocedures for early reporting ofdiscomfort by creating a culturewhere care and concern leads toopen and frequent reportingpractices.Ensure timely response to anyindustrial hygiene exposures orconcerns.Manage all potential injury/illnesscases to ensure minimal pain andsuffering to the affected employee.Review all facility designs to ensurethat best practice health designsare used.Incorporate safety in designs fornew facilities.Develop employee sampling programs,an employee biomedicalsurveillance program, on-site exposureevaluation process, data analysisand reporting capabilities.Communicate corporate HIV / AIDSpolicy and the Sub-Saharan AfricaRegional Malaria Control policy.Establish a monitoring schedule andmethodology to determineemployees' on-the-job exposure topotentially hazardous substances orconditions.Establish procedures to be followedif exposure exceeds specified levels.Fishing VillageENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG 33

Environmental, Socioeconomic and Community Health ManagementThe ESHMPOverviewIn the course of the ESHIA, Projectdesign decisions have been madetaking account of the need to avoid,minimize and reduce negative environmental,socioeconomic andhealth impacts, and the opportunityto enhance positive impacts. Theseare reflected in the ESHIA as a set ofcommitments. To ensure that thecommitments are managed fully andthat unforeseen or unidentifiedimpacts of the Project are detectedand resolved, an integral part of theESHIA is the development of theESHMP.The ESHMP will be supplementedwith additional requirements as theFEED competition is concluded,detailed design proceeds and as contractorsare selected and developtheir working methods and proceduresfor the Project. In this respectit is a living document.The key component of the ESHMP isthe register of commitments made bythe Project as reported in the ESHIA.For each commitment, the ESHMPsets out:■■■■a comprehensive listing of themitigation measures (actions)that Angola LNG willimplement;suggested designation ofresponsibility for ensuring fullimplementation of that action;the parameters that will bemonitored to track howeffectively actions and mitigationare implemented; andthe timing for implementationof the action to ensure that theobjectives of mitigation arefully met.ESHIA ‘Commitment ’ (e.g. tomitigate an impact, monitor etc)These measures will be addressed asdesign proceeds, contractors areappointed and detailed workingmethods are developed. Althoughmodifications to these measures areenvisaged, there will be one overridingprinciple; that none of the measuresidentified in the ESHIA will beomitted or diluted without recourseto a robust assessment process. Thefigure below summarizes how anESHIA commitment has a lifecyclewhereby it is reviewed, incorporatedinto the ESHMP, contractors’ proceduresand ultimately implemented.Implementation itself is not the finalact since audit, inspection, monitoringand reporting are also involved.The Project commitments are summarizedin a Commitments Registerat the end of this document.Summarized and highlighted in‘Commitments Register ’The ESHMP will include:■a register of legal and other requirements(Project Standards);ChangeManagementProcedureCommitment reviewed by Projectto ensure buy -in■■■■a register of the ESHIA commitments;subsidiary implementation plans forspecific issues as required;a register of monitoring requirements;andan overview of Angola LNG andContractors’ ESH training program.Incorporated into overall Project‘Environmental, Soci oeconomicand Health Management Program ’ESHMPCommitments carried intoContractual Conditions,Contractor Control Plans, HESBridge DocumentsCommitment implemented byContractorWhere appropriate,corrective action/continuousimprovementInspection, audit, monitoring andreporting.34 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG

Stakeholder EngagementAngola LNG will continue to engagewith stakeholders throughout Projectconstruction and operation.Communication with local communitiesand other local stakeholderswill be a key part of this engagementprocess and is one where AngolaLNG and the contractors will needto work closely together during theconstruction period.Recommendations forEnvironmental andCommunity InvestmentOpportunities for investment in conservationand biodiversity have beenraised by consultees during thedevelopment of the ESHIA, includingresearch projects on the local estuarineenvironment as well as managementplans for specific animals(e.g. marine turtles, manatees).The Project has undertaken a participatoryneeds assessment in parallelwith the ESHIA and, as a result, hasidentified a number of priority areasfor investment. In order to selectprojects that deliver sustainablebenefits, a number of ‘operatingprinciples’ are being developed.The ‘operating principles’ of theCommunity Investment Program willinclude the following.■■■All projects financed (in part orwholly) by Angola LNG will beidentified through some type ofconsultative process to ensurethat they address prioritiesidentified by the intendedbeneficiaries.The emphasis will be on collaboratingwith local organizations(including NGOs, communityorganizations, government,businesses, etc.) in developingand implementing projects).The community investmentprogram will focus on projectsthat enhance peoples’ livelihoods,the local economy andthe capacity of local governmentand local residents toparticipate effectively in thechanging environment.Opportunities for CommunityInvestment associated with the followingareas will be considered:1. Families and Health:2. Education and Training3. Small/Medium EnterpriseDevelopment4. Micro-credit5. Basic Infrastructure associatedwith Education and Sanitation6. Agricultural and FishingProjectsThe development and initial implementationof the CommunityInvestment Program will begin whenthe Project co-investors make a FinalInvestment Decision (FID) to awardcontracts for construction of theLNG plant and related facilities. FIDis expected in late 2006.Fishing VillageENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG 35

Environmental, Socioeconomic and Community Health ManagementConclusionsThe Angola LNG project, as anylarge industrial project, has thepotential to cause both negative andpositive impacts. The Project haseither identified or committed toimplement measures that will managethese impacts within acceptablelimits and in nearly all cases hasreduced them to ALARP. Threeissues are highlighted for furtherconsideration by the Project wherethe gap between community expectationsand Project commitments couldresult in an erosion of local supportof the Project.■■Capacity Building andRecruitment. Employment is akey local expectation that theProject has responded to incommitments related to capacitybuilding and local recruitment.However, opportunities for furtherincreasing local contentthrough the delivery of well targeted,early training are not asyet being realized.Closed Worker Housing duringConstruction. Keeping themajority of the constructionworkforce in a closed housingarea is an important measure tomanage many environmental,social and health impacts.However, it is recommendedthat the Project engages morewidely with the local leadershipon this issue, in light of therepeated calls for a housingstrategy that is more integratedinto the community. It is alsorecommended that the Projectidentifies ways through whichthe community could benefitfrom end use of constructionbuildings or materials.■Opportunities to improvelocal facilities and health careservices. The Project is consideringsuch opportunities in thecontext of high local expectations.It is recommended thisprogram explores in detail thepotential interface with Projectactivities during both constructionand operation such thatpotential opportunities for thecommunity can be identifiedand developed.This ESHIA report is part of a wider,ongoing process being taken forwardby Angola LNG to effectivelymanage the impacts of the Project.This ESHIA report has identified anumber of areas where further workis required before a full picture ofthe likely impacts of the Project canbe completed. The key areas ofuncertainty, which will be addressedin an ESHIA Addendum, are:■■■detailed design and itsimplications on environmentalquality;employment levels and capacitybuilding during construction;andongoing additional datagathering.In addition to resolving these areasof uncertainty, the Project isapproaching the critical stage ofimplementing the ESH ManagementSystem. The robustness of this systemwill be fundamental in ensuringthe rigorous implementation of managementmeasures by the Project, itscontractors and sub-contractors.In addition to this ESHIA and itsplanned addendum, it is envisagedthat additional ESHIAs will beundertaken and presented toAngolan authorities for any worksuch as housing facilities for the constructionand operational phases andpossible dedicated road and bridgefrom the housing facilities toKwanda Base.36 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG

Stakeholder Engagement andWay ForwardA previously highlighted, comprehensiveand effective communityconsultation, engagement and participationhave been and remain keyelements of the proposed AngolaLNG Project. Stakeholder andspecifically community involvementwill continue throughout all stagesof the proposed project, and whererelevant, will be incorporated in thefinalization of the project design andconstruction plans and ESHMPs.ESHIA Disclosure Consultation willcommence with the release of thisESHIA Disclosure Report to thepublic. This document will be placedon public exhibition for 60 days duringwhich time pubic comments willbe sought. The Angolan Ministry ofPetroleum (MinPet) and Ministry ofUrbanism and Environment (Minua)will assess the ESHIA and coordinatethe stakeholder engagement meetingswithin, Angola. It will also be distributedto the government’s institutionsincluding the national libraryand Universities in Angola and willbe available on the Angola LNGwebsite at www.angolalng.com, bothin Portuguese and English.Printed copies of the ESHIADisclosure Report will beavailable at:■■■Ministry of PetroleumMinistry of Urbanism andEnvironmentAdditional sites to be identifiedon the Angola LNG websiteand in newspaper publicationsannounding publicconsultationsAdditionally, the Project has openedand staffed a Community Center inthe city of Soyo, a location whereany stakeholder may obtain informationabout the Angola LNGProject. Comments and questionsmay be directed to the Angola LNGProject at:■■■■Website: www.angolalng.comPhone 222 692600 (ext.1245)Phone number if calling outsideLuanda: +244 222 692600(ext. 1245)(Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pmLuanda time)Written Comments:Angola LNG ProjectAvenida Lenin, nr.58AAA Building – 2nd floorLuanda, Republic of AngolaAll comments for the ESHIADisclosure Report must be receivedby November 26, 2006.Submission of CommentsIndividuals and organizations areinvited by the Project to submitcomments on this ESHIA DisclosureReport verbally or in writing. A submissionmay include comments, provideinformation, and/or express opinionsabout the information presented in thedocument.If comments are presented verbally,the submitter will be asked for theinformation stated below. Writtensubmissions should include reasons forconclusions stated in the submission tobe stated clearly and supported byrelevant data. The source of the informationincluded where applicable.Comments from the public will assistgovernment in making their decision toapprove the project and under whatconditions.Submissions will be treated as pubicdocuments unless provided andreceived in confidence at the requestof the submitter. Submissions may bequoted in full or in part of theaddendum to the ESHIA.Comments submitted in writing shouldinclude the following:■■■■■List of points so that the issuesraised are clearRefer each point to the appropriateSection of the ESHIA DisclosureReport (e.g. Section 7.4.5)Include relevant, factual and supportiveinformation with details ofthe sourceProvide your name, address anddate of submissionIndicate whether your submission isto be kept confidential.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNG 37

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNG38 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/CommitmentBiodiversity Management1.1 GeneralBiodiversityThe Angola LNG Project will develop a biodiversity action plan (BAP)that will consider appropriate offsets through consultation with localauthorities, communities and other stakeholders.1.2Terrestrial habitatsand speciesCarefulsiteand pipelinerouteselection to avoid sensitivehabitats.1.3Terrestrial habitatsand speciesThe methodology for the pipeline installation will be designed to reduceimpacts to high value or sensitive habitats and species1.4Terrestrial habitatsand speciesThe pipeline route from landfall to LNG site will be reinstated asappropriate. Topsoils will be segregated during excavation to allow reestablishmentof local habitat.1.5Terrestrial habitatsand speciesReinstatement requirements will be designed and written into contractspecifications for the pipeline RoW (terrestrial and marine) and otherareas as required.1.6Terrestrial habitatsand speciesDuring site clearance work, an onsite biologist and snake handlingexpert will manage the relocation of snakes to reduce any impacts on thelocal community. Large mammals will be allowed to escape and smallmammals will be trapped for identification purposes and released offsite.1.7Terrestrial habitatsand speciesDeliberate introductions of non-indigenous flora species will be avoidedby only using native species or those already naturalized for the purposeof any landscaping works.MonitoringRequirementTimingResponsibilityESHIAreferenceAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationSection 7.2.5 BAPSection 7.2.5Pipeline routingstudiesSection 7.2.6,Table 7.1Sections5.5.2, 7.2.2,7.2.5, & 7.4.8Section 7.2.5Section 7.2.5Section 7.2.5

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment1.8Terrestrial habitatsand speciesAll onshore plant and equipment should be cleaned to the satisfaction ofAngola LNG prior to commencing work.1.9Aquatic habitatsand speciesBallast water management will reduce the risk of introductions of marinespecies. All Angola LNG product transport vessels will take on cleanballast water (salt water) approximately 100 nautical miles offshore soany discharge at the facility will be of clean water. Additionally, cargocarriers will have antifouling and be regularly cleaned, primarily to safefuel costs, but also to reduce the risk of introducing alien species.1.10Aquatic habitatsand speciesThe Project will ensure appropriate dredging management techniquesare implemented to minimize environmental impacts. Details will bedeveloped in work execution plan by the dredging contractor andreviewed and approved by Angola LNG prior to the start of work.1.11Aquatic habitatsand speciesBeach surveys will be carried out during the turtle nesting season in thearea planned for the pipeline landfall/beach crossing to determine ifturtles nest there. If they are found to nest there, the Project willimplement a turtle management plan (to include avoiding turtle nests).1.12Aquatic habitatsand speciesIf the sand extraction works in the Zimbi Resource Area coincide withthe turtle nesting season, the Project will implement a turtle managementplan appropriate for the location.1.13Aquatic habitatsand speciesIf required, a marine mammal management plan will be implementedfor dredging in the Zimbi Resource Area39 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGMonitoringRequirementVessel inspectionESHIAreferenceSection 7.2.5Sections7.2.5, 7.4.8Sections7.2.5, 7.4.8Section 7.2.5Section 7.2.5Section 7.2.5TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentation

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNG40 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/CommitmentEnvironmental Quality2.1 SoilsAppropriate drainage and construction procedures will be used asspecified in the Project Functional Specifications e.g. separate open andclosed drains systems shall be provided as needed; provision shall bemade for appropriate segregation of liquid wastes (e.g. chemicalcontaminated, oil contaminated, etc.); non-contaminated run-off water inareas which are free from potential sources of contamination may bedischarged directly to sea or the Congo River without the need forfurther treatment. The run-off shall be monitored periodically2.2 SoilsTopsoil, subsoils and any plant material removed on the pipeline right ofway (RoW) will be separately stripped, handled, stored and replaced.Storage times will be kept to a minimum and soil stockpiles will berestricted to a maximum height of 2m where practicable to avoidcompaction.2.3 SoilsDuring pipeline construction, appropriate machinery and / or protectiveboarding will be used during soil stripping to reduce compaction as lowas practicable. Should any compaction occur, the subsoils would beripped prior to replacement of topsoil.2.4 SoilsFuel handling and spill management procedures will be developed andimplemented to avoid localized contamination of soils. Where possible,fuel handling will take place in secure bunded areas.MonitoringRequirementAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionTimingResponsibilityESHIAreferenceAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationSection 7.4.8 FS-ON-033Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment2.5 SoilsTechniques for the reinstatement of watercourse banks and beds, wherethe crossing of a watercourse has been made using the open cuttechnique, will be determined in consultation with relevant parties.Appropriate measures will be applied to match the individualcircumstances of each watercourse crossing. The techniques are wellestablished and aim to provide rapid reinstatement and both bankstabilization and pipeline protection. In most instances, banks will be reprofiledto match the existing and adjacent bank. If necessary, additionalmeasures will be taken to ensure that the banks remain stable.2.6 SoilsDuring pipeline construction, measures to reduce mobilization of silt willbe utilized as appropriate and may include covering stockpiles and/orconstructing silt fences, particularly on slopes, adjacent to high value orsensitive habitats and in the vicinity of water courses (e.g. mangrovechannels).2.72.82.9Landscape andvisualLandscape andvisualLandscape andvisualAppropriate landscaping will be designed; specific landscapingmeasures will be developed during detailed design.During construction, measures will be taken to keep the site clean andfree of litter along the pipeline route and on Kwanda Island.Along the shoreline of Praia dos Pobres, the shoreline vegetation, wherepresent, will be maintained to a depth of 3 m in order to visually screenconstruction activities41 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGMonitoringRequirementAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionESHIAreferenceSection 5.5.2Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationConstruction SiteManagement Plan

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNG42 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment2.10 LightThe sources of light on construction sites and at the operational facilitywill be managed to reduce light trespass while ensuring levels requiredfor safe working. The lighting plan will be reviewed by Angola LNG toensure that appropriate mitigation measures (shades, timers, actuatorsetc,) are utilized as needed.2.11 Noise and vibrationBlasting activities (including unexploded ordnance), if needed, will besubject to rigid safety, noise and vibration control procedures, includingprocedures to ensure adequate warning is given to fencelinecommunities. These procedures will be agreed with the authorities priorto the commencement of blasting activities.2.12 Noise and vibrationNight-time construction and maintenance activity will be managed toreduce noise impact on surrounding communities as low as reasonablypracticable.2.13 Noise and vibrationThe Project will minimize night-time truck movements in areas nearhousing. Where practicable, night-time truck movements will be at least15 m away from housing.2.14 Noise and vibrationThe Project will identify sensitive daytime periods for minimizing trucktraffic (e.g. when children are walking to and from home to school) andincorporate into the traffic management planMonitoringRequirementAudit andinspectionNoise monitoring toestablish an accuratepre-project baselineis ongoing.Audit andinspectionAudit andinspectionESHIAreferenceSection 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationTraffic ManagementPlan

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment2.15 Noise and vibrationConstruction equipment will be selected and/or maintained to reducenoise generation.2.16 Noise and vibrationAny fixed noise sources (e.g. generators for lighting) will be reviewedand as necessary will be located as far away as is reasonably practicablefrom communities near the fenceline.2.17 Noise and vibrationPotential noise impacts from construction activities close to fencelinecommunities will be evaluated and measures implemented to reduceimpacts. Specific actions will be identified in the Work Execution Planand reviewed by Angola LNG prior to implementation. This will applyparticularly to pile driving activities.2.18 Noise and vibrationThe Project will evaluate appropriate noise abatement measures alongthe heavy haul road, particularly where the road is close to communitiesand incorporate specific actions in the Work Execution Plan.2.19Where necessary, the EPC conractor will be required to utilizeappropriate attenuation measures such as sound walls, acoustic blanketsand/or insulation2.20 Noise and vibrationNoise performance of equipment is specified in the Project's FunctionalSpecification FS-ON-007. In general, equipment shall be specified so as tolimit noise to 85 dB(A) at 1 m from the source.43 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGMonitoringRequirementAudit, inspectionand periodic noisemonitoringAudit, inspectionand periodic noisemonitoringNoise monitoringduring suchoperationsPeriodic noisemonitoringPeriodic noisemonitoringPeriodic noisemonitoringESHIAreferenceSection 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentation

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNG44 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment2.21 Noise and vibrationAt Praia dos Pobres and residences, a minimum distance of 20 m will bemaintained from any equipment functioning in line with the FunctionSpecification (85 dB(A) at 1 m from source). A distance of 50 m will bemaintained from residences to areas where multiple equipment orunscreened noise sources (e.g. haul roads, loading areas etc) regularlyoperate.2.22 DustA construction site management plan will be developed which willincorporate measures to minimize the emissions of dust2.23 DustIf an impact is identified, measures will be taken to reduce the impact,such as changes to the site management and implementation ofmitigation and remediation, additional dust suppression and vehiclewashing etc.2.24 DustDust generating materials will be covered during transportation andstorage as required.2.25 DustThe Project will suppress dust generation through application of waterand surfacing of the heavy haul road. Visual checks and water sprayingtrucks will be used prior to and during clearing activities to prevent dustduring dry periods.2.26 AtmosphericpollutantsTo reduce emissions during startup, the EPC Contractor will be incompliance with the RfP guidance provided for Mechanical Completionof the Facilities. This requires the appropriate scheduling to bringsystems online at the proper times which will result in stabilization ofgas flow during startup of the LNG ProcessMonitoringRequirementPeriodic noisemonitoringAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionRegular qualitativemonitoringprocedures (such asvisual checks)ESHIAreferenceSection 7.4.8Section 7.4.9Section 7.4.9Section 7.4.9,table 7.6Section 7.4.8,7.4.9, table7.6Section 7.4.8TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentation

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment2.27 AtmosphericpollutantsThe flare type, height and design will be selected so that Angolan, WorldBank and WHO air quality standards will be achieved.2.28 AtmosphericpollutantsA limited amount of flaring will be inevitable during the commissioningphase. It will be minimized wherever practical and will be conducted ina manner that reduces impacts on the environment to ALARP levels.The flare system itself will be designed to the Project’s functionalspecification in this regard. No routine flaring will occur in operations.Flaring will be restricted to emergency and essential maintenancesituations only.2.29 AtmosphericpollutantsEmission limits have been established in Project Functional Specifications(e.g. 45 ppmv NOx for stack gases from the onshore gas turbineequipment and emission limit of 157 ppmv from all other stack gases).2.30 AtmosphericpollutantsFugitive emissions from loading operations will be reduced through theuse of a closed loop system and vapor recovery.2.31 AtmosphericpollutantsMercury in the feed gas will be removed to non-detectable quantities (i.e.less than 0.01 µg Nm -3 ) and all refrigerants will be mercury-free2.32 AtmosphericpollutantsThe impact of emissions to air from ships moored at the Angola LNGmarine facilities will be reduced by not allowing engines to run on highpower.2.33Water quality:GeneralAll liquid effluents will meet the Project’s Functional Specifications asspecified in FS-ON-040.45 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGMonitoringRequirementESHIAreferenceSections7.4.5, 7.4.8Sections5.6.2, 7.4.5Commissioningphase ambient airquality monitoringSection 7.4.5Sections7.4.5, 7.4.8In line processmonitoring orperiodic samplingSection 7.4.8Vessel inspection Section 7.4.5Periodic watereffluent qualitymonitoringSection 7.4.8TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationOperational DischargeManagement Plan

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNG46 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment2.34Water quality:GeneralA plan for disposal of water used for hydrotest will be developed withcareful consideration given to the impact, if any, of remaining chemicalson the environment. The impacts of the chosen dewatering option will beassessed in order to ensure that environmental impacts are ALARP (aslow as reasonably practicable). In the event that onshore dewatering isrequired, the discharge will either discharged offshore immediatelyseaward of low water at the pipeline landfill location; or discharged viapipeline beyond the Baía do Diogo Cão into the River Congo.2.352.36Water quality:GeneralWater quality:GeneralWastewater from the accommodation area will be treated prior todisposal in accordance with the Functional Specifications (

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment2.39Water quality:GeneralAll Angola LNG product (LNG, LPG and condensate) transport vesselswill be self contained and will not dispose liquid wastes into the baywith the exception of ballast water. Clean ballast water will be taken onat sea (at approximately 100 nautical miles offshore, as per Angolanregulations), thus any discharge at the facility will be of clean water.2.402.41Water Quality:DredgingWater Quality:DredgingAll dredging and disposal operations will use practicable techniques orwork sequencing to control dispersal of sediment.As part of the design and implementation of the reclamation, the fillmaterial will be placed within the site so as to maintain natural drainageand minimize any impounding of water.2.42Water Quality:DredgingAreas of marine works will be contained within an exclusion zone,defined by a Working Boundary beyond which impacts to appropriatevariables such as dissolved oxygen, suspended solids, and/or accretionrates will be monitored. If concentrations exceed allowable levels,Angola LNG will order a reorganization of the work until remedialmeasures are enacted. Pre-works will include testing to determine arepresentative baseline for dissolved oxygen and suspended solidsconcentration. Specific variables to be monitored along with intervalsand consequences will be incorporated into the Dredging and LandReclamation specific ESHMP and Contractor's work execution plan.47 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGMonitoringRequirementESHIAreferenceVessel inspection Section 7.4.8Visual monitoring Section 7.4.8Section 5.4.3Visual monitoringand bi-weekly watersampling asappropriate.Sections5.4.3, 7.2.5,7.4.8TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationDredging and DisposalPlan

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNG48 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment2.43Water Quality:DredgingAlternative uses for surplus dredged material are being evaluated. Ifdisposal of inappropriate or surplus dredged material is required it willtake place at a depth below 5 m in the Congo River north of the proposedchannel. Such placement will prevent the build-up of material in theriver and allow this material to flow into the Congo River Canyon.Dredged spoil material has previously been geochemically analyzed forcompliance with London Dumping Convention guidelines and spoildisposal will take place in accordance with this Convention.2.44Water Quality:DredgingThe contractors will be provided with a copy of the Angola LNGEnvironmental Socioeconomic and Health Management Plan (ESHMP).The ESHMP will include the relevant commitments contained in theESHIA Commitments Register with responsibilities, required monitoringand oversight measures to be implemented by Angola LNG.2.45Water Quality:DredgingThe dredging contractor shall undertake additional measures tominimize sediment disturbance/biota impacts including, but notnecessarily limited to:• Use of siltation entrapment measures in order to further avoidgenerating excess turbidity within the Bay.• Design dredging operations to reduce impacts on existing naturalaquatic and marginal vegetation marginal to the Working Boundary.• Dredged spoil (except that used for bund walls) will not be depositedon surrounding vegetation, inclusive of mangroves, or in the directlyadjacent areas to prevent sediment disruption of the natural hydrologyof the area and to protect against accelerated erosionMonitoringRequirementAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionESHIAreferenceSections7.2.5, 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationDredging and DisposalPlanDredging and DisposalPlanDredging and DisposalPlan

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment2.46Water Quality:DredgingReclamation above nominal sea level will be bunded in order to containfill material that is deposited on the site, to provide materials control.2.47Water Quality:DredgingIf loading into barges, then measures shall be taken or proceduresadopted to avoid overspill.2.48Water Quality:DredgingDredged spoil material has previously been geochemically analyzed forcompliance with London Convention guidelines and any spoil disposalwill take place in accordance with this Convention.2.49Water Quality:DredgingThe Contractor will be required to collect any run-off slurry (containingexcess fines) from the reclamation area by means of silt traps (orequivalent) and if required, dispose of unwanted materials at a disposalarea designated and approved by Angola LNG and the regulatoryauthorities.2.50Water Quality:DredgingThe dredging contractor will be required to locate, identify and manageany debris or object harmful to the dredging equipment and/or itspersonnel. The contractor’s proposed disposal site for any such wasteswill be set out in a Dredging and Disposal Plan.2.51General WastemanagementSanitary wastes resulting from onshore facilities will be treated toachieve project functional specifications and the appropriate standardsprior to discharge. A risk-based analysis will be conducted to determinethe impacts of any discharge on the receiving water49 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGTimingResponsibilityMonitoringRequirementESHIAreferenceAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationSection 7.4.8Dredging and DisposalPlanSection 7.4.8Dredging and DisposalPlanSection 7.4.8Dredging and DisposalPlanVisual monitoring,audit and inspection Section 7.4.8 Dredging and DisposalPlanAudit andinspectionSections5.4.3, 7.4.8Dredging and DisposalPlanAudit andinspectionSection 7.4.8

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNG50 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment2.52General WastemanagementOnshore domestic wastes will be handled along with other nonrecyclablewastes and disposed of in facilities approved by Angola LNG.2.53General WastemanagementOpportunities to integrate Angola LNG waste treatment facilities withlocal community needs will be identified and scoped for discussion forpossible inclusion within the parameters of the project.2.54General WastemanagementThe Project has produced a general Waste Management Plan (WMP) thatidentifies all wastes likely to be produced. This plan will be updated tothe construction and operational phases. All wastes will be handled,stored and disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the WMP.A waste minimization philosophy will be implemented throughout allstages of the project and operations.2.55General WastemanagementWaste storage areas will be sited and designed to avoid risk of dischargeleaching into watercourses, drains and the ground..2.56General WastemanagementAll waste skips/containers will be stored in a secure managed area andlabeled, indicating the types of waste that each may accept.2.57General WastemanagementAll waste containers will be in good condition and be fitted withlids/covers to prevent both waste escaping and ingress water to bespecified in the WMP.MonitoringRequirementAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionESHIAreferenceSection 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationWaste ManagementPlan.Waste ManagementPlan; Construction SiteManagement PlanWaste ManagementPlan; Construction SiteManagement PlanWaste ManagementPlan; Construction SiteManagement Plan

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment2.582.59General WastemanagementGeneral WastemanagementRubbish will be removed from the site in a controlled manner, consistentwith the requirements of the WMP. While transporting waste, particularcare will be taken to prevent windblown rubbish spreading to areasoutside the boundaries of the site.Appropriate approvals (licenses are not currently required) will beobtained for transferring and disposing controlled (as defined on theWMP) waste, such that no waste will be disposed of without due care.Waste will only be transferred to carriers approved by the Project, withall relevant transfer notes being completed and passed to the relevantparties.2.60General WastemanagementThe Project will utilize appropriately engineered facilities (incinerator/landfill) for potentially hazardous waste disposal either with a thirdparty as a joint facility (the preferred option) or dedicated to the Project.2.61General WastemanagementWaste disposal storage areas shall be designed to ensure hygienicoperation, to prevent nuisance odors and dust, to prevent loss of wastematerials, and to prevent scavenging.2.62General WastemanagementThe waste management plan will consider environmental and healthconcerns relating to materials recycled to the local community.2.63Potentiallyhazardous wastemanagementUsed oil from the machines to be employed for the Site Preparation andConstruction works will be collected in an environmentally soundmanner and stored for recycling, as set out in the WMP.51 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGMonitoringRequirementAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionESHIAreferenceSection 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationWaste ManagementPlan; Construction SiteManagement PlanWaste ManagementPlan; Construction SiteManagement PlanWaste ManagementPlan

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNG52 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment2.64Potentiallyhazardous wastemanagementPotentially hazardous wastes (which may include degraded amine byproducts,corrosion inhibitor, foaming inhibitor, catalysts, spentlubricating oils and spent degreasing solvents, etc) shall be managed inaccordance with the finalized WMP for the Operational Phase.2.65Potentiallyhazardous wastemanagementAny potentially hazardous waste will be segregated as appropriate.2.66Potentiallyhazardous wastemanagementHazardous waste will be securely contained and labeled with thecontents.2.67Potentiallyhazardous wastemanagementFilters of the mercury guard will be disposed of in an environmentallyacceptable manner or returned to the supplier for appropriate disposal.Fish and Fisheries3.1 Fish ResourcesMarine pipeline installation methods are selected to reduce the physicalimpact to the seabed and re-suspension of seabed material and anyattendant impacts to inshore marine fish and fish habitat.3.2 Fish ResourcesSand extraction works will be managed to minimize impacts to fisheries,including zonal dredging to reduce size of exclusion area.3.3 FishingCommunitiesA marine traffic management plan will be developed and implemented.MonitoringRequirementAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionESHIAreferenceSection 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.4.8Section 7.5.3Section 7.5.7Section 7.5.3& 7.8.6TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationWaste ManagementPlan; Construction SiteManagement PlanWaste ManagementPlan; Construction SiteManagement PlanWaste ManagementPlan; Construction SiteManagement PlanWaste ManagementPlan; Construction SiteManagement PlanMarine TrafficManagement Plan

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment3.4 FishingCommunitiesDuring dredging and land reclamation activity, the Project will provideinformation on the Project activities and exclusion zones to the localcommunity. Once construction is complete, additional information willbe provided related to safety exclusion zones associated with marine andship loading activities.3.5 FishingCommunitiesAccess to the Cadal Channel will be maintained during pipelineconstruction.3.6 FishingCommunitiesThe grievance process developed by the Project will include provisionsfor addressing claims for injury and damage to fishing equipment.3.7 FishingCommunitiesResponse plans will be in place and life preservers will be available ondredging vessels in the eventuality of a marine accident.3.8 FishingCommunitiesA Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for potential economic resettlement offishing communities as a result of the proposed dredging andreclamation works is under development. This RAP will include specificmeasures to mitigate impacts to fishing livelihoods.53 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGMonitoringRequirementRegular reports tosenior management.Regular qualitativemonitoringprocedures (such asvisualchecks/communityconsultation)TimingResponsibilityESHIAreferenceAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationSection 7.5.3& 7.8.6Section 7.5.3Section 7.5.3Section 7.5.7Section 7.5.3 Fisheries RAP

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNG54 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/CommitmentSocio-Cultural4.1 StakeholderInterfaceAngola LNG will undertake ongoing engagement with stakeholders(including the community, government, NGOs, and other interestedparties) throughout the pre-construction, construction and operationalphases including communications and consultation on emergencyresponse. A senior full-time staff member will be responsible forinterfacing with local government, the community and other localstakeholders and the functioning of the grievance procedure. The staffmember will be supported by full-time Community Liaison Officers(CLOs). The Project will also develop procedures for Contractors toreport community issues rapidly to the Project.4.2 StakeholderInterfaceA community engagement plan will define consultation activities thatengage all sections of the local community through the pre-construction,construction and operation phases. Specific activities will be developedto engage vulnerable groups.4.3 StakeholderInterfaceThe CLO office (located in Soyo town) will be open during normalbusiness hours and will be staffed by individuals able to provideinformation and receive concerns on the Project.4.4 StakeholderInterfaceThe CLOs will consult regularly with local leaders and other communityrepresentatives regarding key decisions and to seek their continuedsupport for widespread engagement with the community.4.5 StakeholderInterfaceA program of community outreach focusing on verbal communicationwill be implemented that may include such things as family days, schoolvisits and site tours.MonitoringRequirementRegular reports tomanagement.Monitoring ofgrievances.Public surveys.CLO office visitorsbook.Regular reports tomanagement.Regular reports tomanagement.ESHIAreferenceSection 7.6.6Section 7.6.6Section 7.6.6Section 7.6.6Section 7.6.6TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationPCDP, CommunityEngagement PlanCommunityEngagement PlanCommunityEngagement PlanCommunityEngagement PlanCommunityEngagement Plan

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment4.6 StakeholderInterfaceThe management of all grievances and community concerns will be inaccordance with the Grievance Procedure. Grievances and concerns willbe tracked on a database and the Project will regularly analyze andreport on concerns and Project responses to senior management.Community leaders will be engaged to advise on the resolution ofgrievances where appropriate.4.7 StakeholderInterfaceRegular community meetings will be held prior to and during sitepreparation, construction, commissioning and start of operations todiscuss the mitigation measures, particularly with communities thatneighbor construction sites and the heavy haul road.4.8 StakeholderInterfaceThe Project will establish a dialogue with communities to discussopportunities for the Project to establish greater integration with the localcommunity for the construction and operation phases.4.9 Worker housingDuring EPC and Operational Phases, Soyo residents who work on theProject/at the LNG facility will be allowed to continue to live with theirfamilies in the Soyo area. Transportation will be provided fromidentified points to transport them to the facility each day.55 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGMonitoringRequirementRegular reports tomanagement.Regular reports tomanagement.Regular reports tomanagement.TimingResponsibilityESHIAreferenceAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationSection 7.6.6 Grievance ProcedureSection 7.6.6CommunityEngagement PlanSection 7.6.6Section 7.6.6

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNG56 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment4.10 Worker housingNon local construction workers will be housed in a closedaccommodation area (workers only normally allowed out on companybusiness and organized recreational excursions). Constructionaccommodations will be of permanent style housing located south westof Soyo. The housing will adhere to Angola LNG minimum housingguidelines and standards including appropriate size of rooms andacceptable standards of hygiene.4.11 Worker housingDuring Operational Phase, any non-local permanent (non-rotational)workers will be housed on a permanent family basis. The Project intendsto maximize the number of non-rotational workers to the extent qualifiedand willing candidates are available, but the permanent workforce mayneed to be supplemented with a rotational workforce.4.12 WorkermanagementWorkers will be expected to have a high standard of conduct both at theworkplace and in their leisure time. The Project will implement andenforce a Code of Conduct that will outline the behaviors required andwill form part of the conditions of work for Project employees (includingcontractors). The code will be reviewed with community representativesand shared with the wider community.MonitoringRequirementAngola LNG toconfirm wordingVisual observance ofadherence to thecode of conduct inthe workplace andproject housing.Inclusion of code ofconduct inconditions of work.ESHIAreferenceSection 7.6.6Section 7.6.6Section 7.6.6TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationFunctionalSpecificationsWorker Code ofConduct

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment4.13 WorkermanagementThe Project will work with local community representatives to develop acultural awareness booklet and training materials (published inPortuguese and English) that will cover key issues including the locationand importance of all local cultural sites and other cultural sensitivities.This shall be developed prior to dredging and land reclamation.4.14 WorkermanagementInduction training will include modules on: health and safety,environmental awareness, accommodation rules, worker code of conductand cultural awareness. Cultural awareness training will encompassdifferent cultures within the workforce in addition to information in thecultural awareness booklet.4.15 WorkermanagementThe contractors must comply with Project's Drug and Alcohol Policy. A‘no tolerance’ policy will be in place for controlled substances or alcohol.Project workers will not be allowed to use controlled substances duringand after working hours.4.16 WorkermanagementAlcohol will only be sold from approved vendors/facilities in theaccommodation area. Consumption of alcohol at any construction site,office or other workplace will be strictly forbidden.4.17 Workermanagement4.18 WorkermanagementSmoking in the workplace and workers accommodation area will only beallowed in designated smoking zones.Hunting and fishing in the local area will not be permitted by non-localproject construction personnel.57 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGMonitoringRequirementESHIAreferenceAvailability ofbooklet to workers.Awareness ofworkers.Section 7.6.6Workforce traininglogSection 7.6.6As per Drug andAlcoholSection 7.6.6Spot checks fordrivers andoperators of heavymachinery.Signage in publicareas. Spot checks.Section 7.6.6Section 7.6.6Vehicle searches. Section 7.2.5TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationCommunityEngagement PlanWorker Code ofConductWorker Code ofConductWorker Code ofConductWorker Code ofConduct

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNG58 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment4.19 WorkermanagementWorkers accommodation area will be managed and include measures tocontrol access into and egress from the area. Only workers with permitswill be allowed into the area, along with other authorized personsinvolved in such activities as maintenance and inspection.4.20 WorkermanagementMeals provided by the Project will meet minimum nutrition standardsand will reasonably take into account dietary restrictions.4.21 WorkermanagementRecreationalfacilitieswillbeprovided foruseby Projectworkers.4.22 Workermanagement4.23 WorkermanagementTheaccommodation areaswillincludeareasreligiousobservances.The contractor will provide transportation for non-local workers toreturn to their place of residence during leave periods and at the end ofperiod of work.for4.24 WorkermanagementAll worker agreements will be consistent with relevant aspects ofnational labor law (as amended by the Project Decree Law when this is inplace) and adhere to internationally accepted labor principles articulatedin the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.These include prohibiting child labor, forced labor and discriminatorybehavior, as well as recognizing the rights of freedom of association andcollective bargaining. The Project will not discourage workers fromforming or joining workers’ associations of their choosing or frombargaining collectively, and will not discriminate against workers whodo so. The Project will engage with such worker representatives.MonitoringRequirementPerimeter checks.Movement log.Project review oflead contractoremploymentcontracts.ESHIAreferenceSection 7.6.6Section 7.6.6Section 7.6.6Section 7.6.6Section 7.6.6Section 7.6.6TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentation

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment4.25 Workermanagement4.26 Security4.27 Security4.28 SecurityThe Project will be required to have procedures for workers to raisereasonable workplace concerns and for the monitoring and resolving ofsuch concerns. Employees will be informed of the worker grievancemechanism at the time of hire.Angola LNG will develop a liaison protocol with Angolan stateauthorities including police and port authorities.Angola LNG will implement a security management plan that respectsthe rule of law and is consistent with the Voluntary Principles onSecurity and Human Rights.Feedback from key stakeholder groups will be considered during theimplementation and ongoing review of the Project security managementplan.4.29 EmergencyresponseThe Project will develop emergency response plans to cover engineeringcontingencies 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 relevantaspects to local communities and authorities.59 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGMonitoringRequirementProject review oflead contractoremploymentcontracts.Audit andinspectionESHIAreferenceSection 7.6.6Section 7.6.6Section 7.6.6Section 7.6.6Section 7.6.6TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationSecurity ManagementPlanSecurity ManagementPlanSecurity ManagementPlanEmergency ResponsePlan

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNG60 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment4.30 ConstructionmanagementAll main contractors will appoint a senior individual with responsibilityfor social and community issues. Regular interface meetings will be heldbetween contractors and the Project to review environmental, social andhealth performance.4.31 ConstructionmanagementA constraints map will be prepared with cultural leaders identifying sitesoff-limits to Project activities and workers. This will be provided tocontractors and included in Cultural Awareness Training. Proceduresfor ‘chance finds’ of historical, archaeological or cultural interest will bedeveloped that will include a requirement to stop work untilappropriate management measures are agreed. This procedure willinclude management measures for exhuming human remains.4.32 ConstructionmanagementShould construction activity be required in proximity to cultural sites,Angola LNG will develop and implement working protocols inconsultation with local traditional leaders.MonitoringRequirementA projectrepresentative willbe responsible forensuring thatsystems are in placeto monitorcontractorcompliance withESHIAcommitments.TimingResponsibilityESHIAreferenceAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationSection 7.6.6Section 7.6.6 Chance Find procedureSection 7.6.6Construction SiteManagement Plan

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment4.33 ConstructionmanagementShould the Project affect access to the western side of Praia dos Pobres,the Project will seek to provide alternative access and will considerimprovement works to the remaining portion of the beach (in terms ofaccess, safety and quality) in consultation with local users. Changes tothe beach will preserve entry into the Canal do Soyo and the timing ofany improvements will be communicated in advance to stakeholders.4.34 ConstructionmanagementMicro routing will continue for the pipeline to reduce impacts as low asreasonably practicable.4.35 ConstructionmanagementSpecifications for borrow pits/ trenches will be established to preventthem filling with water and becoming vectors for malaria.4.36 Constructionmanagement4.37 ConstructionmanagementAll open trenches will be clearly marked, patrolled and barriers installedto restrict access.Where fencing is used along the right of way, crossings will bemaintained for the passage of people and, where necessary, vehicles.Access through fenced sections will be provided approximately every200 m.4.38 ConstructionmanagementShould access to Luanda Pil mooring sites be affected during theconstruction phase, the Project will provide alternative mooring facilitiesfor the period of disruption in a location agreeable to the community.4.39 ConstructionmanagementThe design and potential construction of temporary buildings utilizedduring construction phase will be evaluated for the potential to re-usethe buildings for community use. This does not include constructionhousing as this will be permanent.61 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGMonitoringRequirementAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionAudit andinspectionESHIAreferenceSection 7.6.6Section 7.7.6Section 7.6.6Section 7.6.6Section 7.7.6Section 7.8.6Section 7.6.6TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationConstruction SiteManagement Plan

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNG62 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/CommitmentHealth5.1Workforce andcommunityhealthcarePrior to the construction of the onshore facilities, the Project will developa workforce and community health plan that will consider in furtherdetail the following commitments in order to manage the potentialnegative health impacts of the Project and to take forward opportunitiesto enhance workforce and community health.5.2Workforce andcommunityhealthcareDuring construction of the onshore facilities primary healthcare will beprovided free of charge to all workers (directly employed and employedthrough contractors) in an on-site clinic. The DLR and site preparationcontractors will also provide primary medical care for their workers.5.3Workforce andcommunityhealthcareDuring the Operational Phase of the plant, the Project will providehealthcare to directly employed workers and their direct families. Themanner of provision of operational health services will be determinedduring construction.5.4Workforce andcommunityhealthcareAll workers will have health checks prior to employment and at regularintervals during employment.5.5Workforce andcommunityhealthcareA health awareness and health education program will be rolled out toall workers including a compulsory induction health awareness trainingsession with frequent reminder and update sessions throughout theircontracted time of employment. Awareness training will includeinformation on transmission and prevention of HIV/AIDS and STIs andearly warning symptoms for SARS, Avian Influenza, TB, and Marburgetc. stressing the importance of reporting any suspected cases.MonitoringRequirementEmployee healthrecordsEmployee trainingrecordsESHIAreferenceSection 7.6.6Section 7.6.6Section 7.6.6Section 7.6.6Section 7.6.6TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationAngola LNG benefitspackage (to bedeveloped)Employee TrainingPlan

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment5.6Workforce andcommunityhealthcareThe Project will implement a TB program consistent with Angolanprograms and international standards.5.7Workforce andcommunityhealthcareAn HIV/AIDS awareness program will be implemented for theworkforce. Voluntary counseling and testing for HIV/AIDS will bepromoted widely within the workforce and preventative measures suchas condoms will be made available to the entire workforce. HIV/AIDStesting will not be mandatory.5.8Workforce andcommunityhealthcareThe Project will have an ongoing monitoring program in place for AvianInfluenza.5.9Workforce andcommunityhealthcareThe Project will implement a malaria control program for all activeworkers, including those living off-site during their period ofemployment. Angola LNG strongly recommends all workers with lowimmunity to malaria take malaria prophylactics. These will also be madeavailable to the Angolan workforce, on an optional basis.5.105.11Workforce andcommunityhealthcareWorkforce andcommunityhealthcareContractors working for, or on behalf of, Angola LNG are required toprotect their employees through the development and implementation ofa malaria control policy.During construction and operation phases, workers/employment willnot be terminated due to identification of an illness unless it reduces theperson's ability to undertake the required work.63 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGMonitoringRequirementESHIAreferenceSection 7.6.6Section 7.6.6Section 7.6.6Section 7.6.6Section 7.6.6Section 7.6.6TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationCommunity healthplan.Community healthplan.Community healthplan.Community healthplan.Community healthplan.

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNG64 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment5.12Workforce andcommunityhealthcareWhere the Project hires medical professionals already employed in theSoyo area, to be used in a medical or other role they will seek to employthem in such a way (e.g., part-time schedules etc.) that the local medicalresources are not adversely impacted.5.13Workforce andcommunityhealthcareShould an outbreak of a serious infectious disease such as SARS, AvianInfluenza etc. occur in a particular region, employment from that areawill be temporarily suspended until the disease is contained.5.14Workforce andcommunityhealthcareThe Project will collaborate with the Ministry of Health and otherorganizations, such as the WHO on their Roll Back Malaria program andthe UN program on HIV/AIDS and will work with existing Partnerprograms to implement measures such as regular vector control in areasclose to the Project to help reduce impacts to the workforce.Economics6.16.2Local/ nationalcontent strategyLocal/ nationalcontent strategyThe contractors and Angola LNG will assign necessary personnel andother resources to manage local content throughout the lifetime of theProject.A hierarchical procurement process will be established that provides forprocurement at Soyo level, then at Zaire Province level and then atnational level.6.3Local/ nationalcontent strategyAngola LNG and EPC contractors will disseminate procurementrequirements as early as possible to local businesses in the Soyo area.MonitoringRequirementMonthly LocalLabor, Goods andServices ReportTimingResponsibilityESHIAreferenceAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationSection 7.6.6Section 7.6.6Emergency ResponsePlanSection 7.6.6Sections 7.7.5 Project Philosophy 025Sections 7.7.5 Project Philosophy 025Sections 7.7.5

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment6.4Recruitment,training anddemobilizationstrategyContractors will be required to recruit locally where appropriate skillsand necessary experience exist. Contract specifications will clearly defineand require the following prioritization for employment: initially fromSoyo, then Zaire Province, then the rest of Angola. Contractors will berequired to implement a system to ensure this is in effect.6.5Recruitment,training anddemobilizationstrategyHiring guidelines have been developed in consultation withrepresentatives from the local community to take account of the realitiesof the local employment situation. All contractors will implement thehiring guidelines. There will be no requirement for applicants to makepayments for applying for, or securing, employment on the Project.6.6Recruitment,training anddemobilizationstrategyThere will be no distinction, exclusion or preference in the recruitmentprocess made on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, or politicalopinion. However, there will be a preference for applicants from Soyo,Zaire Province and Angola.6.7Recruitment,training anddemobilizationstrategyRecruitment centers will be established in Soyo town and otherpopulation centers as appropriate (including Luanda and M’BanzaCongo). Ongoing information on potential positions for local workerswill be made available. Local hiring will only occur from designatedrecruitment centers. There will be no hiring at the accommodation areasor worksites.65 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGMonitoringRequirementMonthly LocalLabor, Goods andServices ReportTimingResponsibilityESHIAreferenceAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationSections 7.7.5 Project Philosophy 025Sections 7.7.5Project Philosophy 025Hiring GuidelinesSections 7.7.5Sections 7.7.5 Project Philosophy 025

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNG66 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment6.8Recruitment,training anddemobilizationstrategyThe Project will implement a hiring plan to facilitate a transparent localhiring practice. The Project will interface with the local recruitmentoffice (MAPESS) and other appropriate organizations to work to be proactivein discussing recruitment needs, success of recruitment strategiesand ways of enhancing the recruitment process for local workers.6.9Recruitment,training anddemobilizationstrategyThe Project will work to ensure clear information is provided on the localrecruitment process and criteria for local recruitment. This will beprovided via various media at a local and national level in a timelymanner.6.10Recruitment,training anddemobilizationstrategyAll job vacancies will clearly identify the required skills and experiencein order to ensure transparency and manage expectations.6.11Recruitment,training anddemobilizationstrategyUpon offer and acceptance of employment (directly to Angola LNG or tocontractors), a worker agreement will be signed with each worker clearlystating their period of employment and the terms and conditionspertaining to their employment. A copy of the worker agreement will beprovided to the employee.6.12Recruitment,training anddemobilizationstrategyNon-local workers will be placed on reasonable rotation schedules withpaid travel home to allow them to go home and minimize the need tobring the entire family to Soyo.MonitoringRequirementReview of leadcontractor workeragreementsTimingResponsibilityESHIAreferenceAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationSections 7.7.5 Project Philosophy 025Sections 7.7.5Sections 7.7.5 Project Philosophy 025Sections 7.7.5Sections 7.7.5

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment6.13Recruitment,training anddemobilizationstrategyThe Project will seek to work with government representatives andrepresentatives of key worker sectors (e.g., education, health, medical) toestablish an effective process for limiting negative impacts on thesesectors.6.14Recruitment,training anddemobilizationstrategyA certificate of employment experience and training will be offered to allworkers at the conclusion of successful employment.6.15Recruitment,training anddemobilizationstrategyMain contractors will prepare a demobilization plan. Information (inaccordance with Angolan regulation) will be provided to Angolannational workers to help them to prepare for and understand the timingof demobilization.6.16Recruitment,training anddemobilizationstrategyDefined responsibilities for training will be given to individuals inAngola LNG’s Project team and within the Contractor.6.17Recruitment,training anddemobilizationstrategyEmployment requirements of the construction and operation phases ofthe Project will be assessed as early as possible to identify trainingpriorities and commence pre-employment training.6.18Recruitment,training anddemobilizationstrategyTraining will be done in association with existing training centers whereappropriate.67 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGMonitoringRequirementReview ofdemobilization planTimingResponsibilityESHIAreferenceAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationSections 7.7.5Sections 7.7.5Sections 7.7.5 Demobilization PlanSections 7.7.5Sections 7.7.5Sections 7.7.5Employee TrainingPlan

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNG68 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment6.19Recruitment,training anddemobilizationstrategyTraining plans will be developed in accordance with each employeeswork agreement and will be relevant to the type of position they arehired for.6.20Recruitment,training anddemobilizationstrategyTraining for the operational phase will take place as early as possible toensure that sufficient skills have been gained prior to operation.6.21Recruitment,training anddemobilizationstrategyA process to select and transfer appropriately skilled employees betweenthe construction and operation phases of the Project will beimplemented. Appropriate candidates will be identified and trainedaccordingly and with sufficient time to be employed for the operation ofthe LNG facility.6.22Businessdevelopment andenablingenvironmentstrategyThe Project will develop and implement a Local Supplier Strategy toincrease the capacity of local businesses to complete effectively forprocurement contracts. This will consider training and informationneeds of local businesses and other enabling factors such as access tofinance and low cost premises. Training will be done in association withexisting training centers where relevant.6.23Businessdevelopment andenablingenvironmentstrategyThe Project will promote opportunities for direct purchase of goods byProject workforce such as the establishment of a structured market placeand identification of commercial services in Soyo such as hotels andrestaurants that could be used by the Project.MonitoringRequirementESHIAreferenceSections 7.7.5Sections 7.7.5Sections 7.7.5Sections 7.7.5Sections 7.7.5TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationEmployee TrainingPlanEmployee TrainingPlan

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment6.24Businessdevelopment andenablingenvironmentstrategyAngola LNG will monitor prices for key commodities purchased by themost vulnerable sectors of the community and seek to collaborate withthe local government and others to find ways of reducing impacts.6.25Businessdevelopment andenablingenvironmentstrategyPartnerships will be encouraged between foreign contractors and localbusinesses to help build capacity.6.26Businessdevelopment andenablingenvironmentstrategyInfrastructure, services and transport7.1Infrastructure andservicesmanagementAngola LNG will contact the local government to encourage thedevelopment of an infrastructure plan. Angola LNG will be available toassist and offer input if asked.The Project will be self sufficient in water, energy and sewage treatmentand disposal.7.2Infrastructure andservicesmanagementThe Project will explore opportunities for sustainable communityinvestment programs in the areas of families and heath (e.g. clean water,HIV/AIDS awareness), education and training, small-medium enterprisedevelopment, micro credit, basic infrastructure and agriculture, andagricultural and fishing projects.69 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGMonitoringRequirementESHIAreferenceSections 7.7.5Sections 7.7.5Sections 7.7.5Section 7.8.6Section 7.8.6TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentation

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNG70 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment7.3Road traffic andvehiclemanagementA traffic management plan will be developed that will aim to route andschedule traffic to avoid noise-sensitive locations such as schools,hospitals and places of worship and peak traffic times. The plan willalso include procedures for abnormal loads, appropriate speed limits,procedures in case of accidents involving third parties, and liaison withemergency services.7.4Road traffic andvehiclemanagementA Project material transportation strategy will be implemented to reducethe road transportation of construction materials and other goods as lowas reasonably practicable. Fill materials for the reclamation will not betransported by road through the town of Soyo. Workers living offsitewill have access to transportation to the project site. Transportation willbe provided between Project accommodation and the worksite.7.57.67.7Road traffic andvehiclemanagementRoad traffic andvehiclemanagementRoad traffic andvehiclemanagementA baseline structural survey of existing buildings along the heavy haulroad will be carried out in advance of Project use of the heavy haul road.All Project and contractor vehicles will be required to be of an acceptablestandard and regularly checked for safety.Regular health checks (including eyesight tests) will be given to allAngola LNG and contractor drivers.MonitoringRequirementESHIAreferenceSections 7.5.8and 7.8.6Section 7.8.6Section 7.8.6Section 7.8.6Section 7.8.6TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationTraffic ManagementPlanConstruction SiteManagement Plan;Traffic ManagementPlanTraffic ManagementPlanTraffic ManagementPlan

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment7.8Road traffic andvehiclemanagementAngola LNG and its Contractors have the right to perform reasonableunannounced searches of it employees, subcontractors, andsubcontractor employees, including personal vehicles and personaleffects, before entering company premises, engaging in companybusiness or operating company equipment. Spot checks (breath alcoholtesting) will be utilized to monitor the use of alcohol by Project drivers.7.97.10Road traffic andvehiclemanagementRoad traffic andvehiclemanagementAll Project drivers will have defensive driver training, safety and first aidtraining.The Project will seek to work with local authorities to extend its roadsafety awareness training to local road users and schools.7.11Road traffic andvehiclemanagementAny road accidents involving Project vehicles will be fully investigatedand corrective action will be taken as necessary. Road accidents will bemonitored in the Soyo area to detect any trends and assess any Projectinteractions.7.12Road traffic andvehiclemanagementThe Project will utilize its existing "Incident and Near-miss Reporting andInvestigation Process for Angola LNG " for dealing with accidents involvinginjury to a third party/community member, livestock or employee.7.13Road traffic andvehiclemanagementThe heavy haul road will be resurfaced as needed. Additionalimprovements such as building sidewalks and curbs on sections used bypedestrians, upgrading pedestrian crossings will be considered througha traffic risk assessment and added as needed for safety.71 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGMonitoringRequirementESHIAreferenceSection 7.8.6Section 7.8.6Section 7.8.6Section 7.8.6Section 7.8.6Section 5.4.2,7.8.6TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationTraffic ManagementPlanTraffic ManagementPlanTraffic ManagementPlanTraffic ManagementPlanTraffic ManagementPlan

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNG72 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment7.14Road traffic andvehiclemanagementThe road surface quality will be evaluated prior to use, monitoredthroughout use and action will be taken as required to repair anydamage to roads caused by the Project.7.15Marine transportmanagementA marine traffic management plan will be developed in liaison with theKwanda Base Harbor Master and appropriate authorities to managepotential issues surrounding interactions between Project marine trafficand other vessels, including small boat users. The plan will consider:scheduling of boats; approaches of product carriers; the use of escortboats to enforce safety exclusion zones; and speed limits.7.16Marine transportmanagementThe Project will develop a maritime safety awareness campaign for alllocal boat users and consider other measures to increase the safety offishermen and other boat users. This will include practical advice onmovement around the Baía do Diogo Cão and Zimbi Resource Area inorder to prevent accidents. The Project will provide information on themovement of Project marine traffic to local boat users and the extent ofthe relevant safety zones.7.17Marine transportmanagementThe Project will continuously review and improve safety managementskills of Project boat personnel.7.18Marine transportmanagementAngola LNG will ensure that the dredging contractor will, as part of thepre-dredge planning, provide temporary navigation equipment and aids(buoys and lights) to ensure no interference from other marine users (e.g.other commercial shipping, fishermen, local ferries etc.).MonitoringRequirementESHIAreferenceSection 7.8.6Vessel inspection Section 7.8.6Vessel inspection Section 7.8.6Vessel inspection Section 7.8.6Vessel inspection Section 7.8.6TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationMarine TrafficManagement PlanMarine TrafficManagement PlanMarine TrafficManagement PlanMarine TrafficManagement Plan

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment7.19Marine transportmanagementAll dredging and associated equipment to be employed on the work willbe required to be maintained in good working order. The contractor shallensure that the equipment is regularly inspected by a competentauthority, and verified by such authority to be in a safe workingcondition.7.20Marine transportmanagementThe Contractor will be required to provide a Work Execution Plan thatwill be approved by Angola LNG prior to start of field work coveringwork in the Baía do Diogo Cão and the Zimbi Resource Area.7.21Marine transportmanagementNon routine scenariosShould Project activities prevent the local community from getting waterfrom the Tidewater vessel, the Project will provide an alternative watersource.8.1 Spill preventionRefueling of vessels will take place when vessels are securely moored atKwanda Base or an alternative refueling site. Secondary containmentwill be provided. Dredging and Land Reclamation (DLR) vessels willnot use Kwanda Base for refueling and will establish a refueling plan atthe detailed design stage. Product carriers will not be fueled at KwandaBase.8.2 Spill preventionDuring the Operational Phase, product carriers (LNG vessels) will berequired to maintain a state of readiness for immediate departure at alltimes while moored at either of the berths for safety and security reasons.73 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGMonitoringRequirementESHIAreferenceVessel inspection Section 7.8.6Section 7.8.6Section 7.8.6Audit andinspectionSection 7.9.3Section 5.7.3TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationDredging and DisposalPlanMarine TrafficManagement PlanMarine TrafficManagement Plan

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNG74 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment8.3 Spill preventionRefueling of vessels will be undertaken using appropriate equipmentthat has been checked for quality and reliability by Angola LNG anddeemed fit for use. Relevant specifications will be included in AngolaLNG's Spill Prevention Plan.8.4 Spill preventionThe appropriate standards of vessel operation and navigation will beapplied at all times and appropriate navigation aids will be in place.8.5 Spill prevention Only one ship at a time will be allowed to move to/from the berths.8.6 Spill response8.7 Spill responseSecurity boats will be deployed to ensure safety exclusion zones areobserved.There will be a clear communication protocol between the vessels andthe LNG Facility.8.8 Spill preventionRelevant personnel will be properly trained in the correct procedures forhandling chemicals, refueling and use of spill response equipment.TimingResponsibilityMonitoringRequirementESHIAreferenceAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationAudit andinspectionSection 7.9.3Spill Prevention Plan;Spill Response PlanVessel inspection Section 7.9.3Marine TrafficManagement Plan;Spill Prevention PlanSections 5.7.3and 7.8.3Marine TrafficManagement PlanSection 7.9.3 Spill Response PlanSection 7.9.3 Spill Response PlanAudit andinspectionSection 7.9.3Marine TrafficManagement Plan;Spill Prevention Plan

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment8.9 Spill responseA spill contingency and response plan will be implemented for theconstruction and operational phases and will cover potentially impactedareas. This will include regular training and drills. The dredging andland reclamation contractor will develop a spill contingency andresponse plan that considers dredging and land reclamation activities infurther detail. The Project will review and approve the plan and ensurethat it interrelates effectively with the overall Project spill contingencyand response plan. Individual boats contracted by the Project will berequired to have an appropriate level of spill response strategy.8.10 Spill responseSensitive receptors will be protected as needed with booms. Locationswill be identified in Angola LNG's Spill Response Plan.8.11 Spill responseSpills will be recorded and reported to Project management andappropriate authorities. Audit procedures will ensure that following aspill the appropriate corrective actions are taken to clean up the spill andprovide ‘lessons learned’ for avoiding future spills.75 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGMonitoringRequirementTimingResponsibilityESHIAreferenceAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationSection 7.9.3Section 7.9.3Spill Prevention Plan;Spill Response PlanSection 7.9.3 Spill Prevention Plan

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNG76 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/CommitmentAdditional Impact Assessment Studies and Management Commitments9.1 ESHIA AddendumFront End Engineering and Design is the subject of a design competitionand a number of matters have yet to be resolved in terms of detail onemissions, discharges, wastes etc. In addition, any project of this naturemay be subject to changes as it moves through the design and decisionmakingprocess. The detailed impacts of the selected design will beassessed and reported in an Addendum to the ESHIA, together with anyother material changes to the project (e.g. construction methodologies).At this time the Commitments Register will also be revised to the extentthis is required.9.2 Management PlansAs detailed design proceeds and as construction contractors areappointed, the Angola LNG ESHMP requires specific plans be developedincluding: Operational Discharge Management Plan; Site Abandonmentand Rehabilitation Plan; Spill Prevention Plan; Spill Response Plan;Waste Management; Disposal and Deposit Plan (encompassed withinProject Waste Management Plan).9.3 Additional ESHIAsPrior to undertaking any Project activities outside of activities alreadyassessed, an environmental, socioeconomic and health impactassessment screening will be undertaken to identify the need to carry outan additional ESHIA . Where an ESHIA is required, this will becompleted and made publicly available prior to commencing work.MonitoringRequirementTimingResponsibilityESHIAreferenceAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationESHIA AddendumSection 9.2.6 ESHIA AddendumSection 7.6.6

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment9.4 ResettlementAction PlansThe Project will seek to avoid or minimize the need for physical oreconomic resettlement. The need for a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP)will be assessed in relation to the use by the project of land outside thecurrent confines of Kwanda Base and, if required, developed andimplemented to avoid or compensate for impacts on physical andeconomic livelihoods caused by project land /area utilization.9.5Consideration ofFencelineCommunitiesOnce all impacts on fenceline activities have been evaluated, especiallythe residual accumulative impacts during construction, the need forfurther mitigation (according to the avoid, minimize, compensateprinciple) will be considered. This will be undertaken in the Addendumto the ESHIA.9.6 AssuranceA senior Project representative will be responsible for ensuring thatsystems are in place to monitor contract compliance with ESHIAcommitments. Angola LNG will review and approve contractor plans fordelivery of ESHIA commitments and subsequently during projectexecution, will review contractor performance through monitoring,audits and inspection. Where the measures set out in the ESHIA do notresult in the achievement of objectives, Angola LNG will work with leadcontractors as relevant to refine the measures.77 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGMonitoringRequirementTimingResponsibilityESHIAreferenceAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentationSection 7.7.4Resettlement ActionPlanSection 7.10.3 ESHIA AddendumSection 9.2.1

Site PreparationConstructionOperationSite prep, dredging & Land reclamationOffshore/Onshore Pipeline contractorEPC (Facilities) contractorAngola LNG78 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Angola LNGI D IssueMitigation Action/Commitment9.7EnvironmentalManagementSystemThe Angola LNG Project will customize the Chevron’s OperationalExcellence Management System (OEMS) to manage the environmental,socioeconomic and health impacts of the project. This managementsystem will include i) environmental, socioeconomic, and health impactassessment; ii) the development of Project and contractor managementplans; iii) policies, procedures and specifications; iv) organizationalcapacity and training; v) community engagement; vi) monitoring; andvii) reporting.MonitoringRequirementESHIAreferenceSection 9.1.1TimingResponsibilityAdditional AngolaLNG CommitmentDocumentation