qatar industrial area eia

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SCOPE OF SERVICES

CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/1 LTC 06/028

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Contents

Abbreviations & Acronyms 1.0 Introduction

1.1 Scope 1.2 Background 1.2.1 General Background to Mesaieed Industrial City 1.2.2 Master Plan 1.2.3 Background to the Proposed Project 1.3 Project Objectives 1.3.1 Overall Objective 1.3.2 Objectives of the EIA 1.3.3 Objectives of Gound Engineering 1.4 Existing Facilities 1.4.1 General 1.4.2 Sand Dunes Area - General 1.4.3 Identified Sand Dunes 1.4.4 Existing Facilities at the Fill Area in Mesaieed 1.5 Proposed Facility

2.0 Philosophies and Constraints

2.1 Fire and Safety Philosophy 2.2 Interfaces with Other Projects 2.3 Liaison with Public and Private Authorities

3.0 Scope of Services

3.1 General 3.2 Site Survey and Document Retrieval 3.3 Scope of Services for EIA 3.3.1 General 3.3.2 EIA Preliminaries 3.3.3 Stages of EIA 3.3.4 Modules for EIA 3.3.5 Scope of EIA 3.3.6 Previous Relevant Literature 3.4 Scope of Services for Ground Engineering 3.4.1 General 3.4.2 Proposed Concept for Filling 3.4.3 Ground Modelling Desk Study 3.4.4 Geotechnical Desk Study for Existing Conditions


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3.4.5 Geotechnical Fieldwork for Sand Dunes 3.4.6 Foundation Structural Design for Fill Area 3.4.7 Ground Engineering Design 3.4.8 Special Engineering Considerations 3.5 Deliverables 3.6 Quality Assurance

4.0 Specifications, Standards and Codes of Practice

4.1 General 4.2 Qatar National Standards, Codes and Regulations 4.3 QP Standards and Specifications 4.4 International Standards, Codes and Regulations

5.0 Attachments

Attachment 1: QP Environmental Policy Attachment 2: Environmental Data Attachment 3: Extract of Letters from SCENR and MOM with SCENR. Attachment 4: SCENR - EIA Policy, Procedure and Standards Attachment 5: Extract from Previous Study Reports Attachment 6: Stages of EIA – Flow Chart Attachment 7: Geotechnical Investigation Report for the Fill Area Attachment 8: Topographical Survey Report for the Fill Area


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Abbreviations & Acronyms BS – British Standard CA – Community Area (Public Area) CGSDA – Central Gabbro Storage and Distribution Area DMP – Detailed Master Plans DWTP – Domestic Waste Water Treatment Plant EIA – Environmental Impact Assessment EMP – Environmental Management Plan EPC – Engineering, Procurement and Construction EV – QP Environment and Sustainable Department Gabbro – (in the context of this project) Aggregates imported via Mesaieed Port used mainly by the concrete industry for construction GLF – Grandi Lavori Fincosit Middle East (WLL) GSSA – Gabbro Support Services Area HSE – Health, Safety and Environment KAHRAMAA – The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation LIA – Light Industry Area at Mesaieed MIC – Mesaieed Industrial City (also refers to Mesaieed Industrial City Management which is acting as a Municipal Authority for Mesaieed) MMAA – Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture (Qatar) NTS – Non-Technical Summary PTW – Permit to Work PCPT – Static Peizocone Penetration Testing QNG – Qatar National Grid QNHD – Qatar National Height Datum QP – Qatar Petroleum SCENR – Supreme Council for Environment & Natural Reserves SOW – Scope of Work


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1.0 Introduction 1.1 Scope

1.1.1 This Appendix A describes the SERVICES and requirements for CONTRACTOR to carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Ground Engineering Design for the proposed advanced earthworks for the Gabbro Storage and Distribution Area, Gabbro Support Services Area and the Light Industrial Area. The advanced earthworks project will involve removal of Sand Dunes located south of Mesaieed and use them as general fill material in the areas mentioned above.

The EIA shall cover the following main activities:

• Removal of sand dunes, located south of MIC, as described in Section 3.3 below.

• Haulage of the dune sand from south of MIC area to around 10-15 km north to an area within the Community Area of Mesaieed referred to as CGSDA, GSSA and LIA, as described in Section 3.3 below. The haulage method is not determined at this stage and will not be determined for certain when EIA is taking place. However is likely to be one of the following methods:

a Trucking (likely to be most economical)

b Hydraulically via pipes e.g. similar to dredging by mixing with water and then pumping

c Mechanically e.g. conveyor belts

The Ground Engineering shall cover geotechnical and structural foundation design engineering advice for the future end-use of the CGSDA, GSSA and LIA.

Location of the existing sand dunes, referred as Sand Dunes Area, is shown in drawing No. 2100-SK–001.

Location of sites where dune sand is to be transported and used as fill material, referred as Fill Area, is shown in drawing No. 2100-3000 Sheet 001 & 002.

1.2 Background

1.2.1 General Background to Mesaieed Industrial City

1. Mesaieed Industrial City (MIC) Management was established in 1996 as a Single Point Authority to provide "one stop" services to businesses in Mesaieed.

2. Mesaieed Industrial City is approximately 40 km south of Doha. It contains a large Industrial Area, which accommodates many world scale petrochemical and metallurgical plants and a well established and fully serviced port. The port handles a wide range of products


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from all industrial sectors including hydrocarbons, dry cargo, containers and general cargo.

3. The nearby Community is strategically located to house employees within a short commute to the industries in the Industrial Area.

4. One of MIC's roles is to develop a strategic plan for the allocation of land and to provide Port and Marine facilities to all businesses. As administrators of the Mesaieed Community facilities, MIC interfaces and coordinates with existing businesses and new projects for temporary and permanent accommodation as well as the maintenance of all Community facilities.

1.2.2 Master Plan

MIC has developed Detailed Master Plans (DMP) with Zoning for Petrochemicals, Metallurgical, Light and Support Industries in the Industrial area. The Community has been zoned into Commercial, Residential and Recreational areas. The Master Plan will be periodically updated based on the following factors:

1. To plan necessary infrastructure and utilities systems to serve the identified industries while allowing enough flexibility to accommodate possible changes by industries to meet economic factors and market demands.

2. To establish tentative layouts and site allocations for industries through the utilisation of historical data. Service corridors will be established between industry sites and also to the Port. This includes access roads and allocation of Right of Way of other infrastructure and utility systems

3. To identity requirements for Port & Marine facilities for each industry. 4. To secure the protection of the environment by establishing

appropriate standards for the control of air quality, waste water effluent and hazardous waste storage and disposal for all existing and new industries. QP, of which MIC is part of, has a corporate Environmental Policy included in Attachment 1. MIC also has their own environmental regulations applicable to MIC areas.

1.2.3 Background to the Project

1. MIC have prepared and approved a Detailed Master Plan (DMP) for the whole city, which include for the development of Central Gabbro Storage and Distribution Area (CGSDA), Gabbro Support Services Area (GSSA) and Light Industry Area (LIA) within the Community Area. Refer to drawing No. 2100-3000 Sheet 001 & 002 for location of these areas.

2. Mesaieed Industrial City (MIC), as part of implementing their Detailed Master Plans (DMP) for their development, wishes to expand and develop the area to the east of Road 15 (Route 7) in to Central Gabbro Storage and Distribution Area (CGSDA), Gabbro Support Services Area (GSSA) and Light Industry Area (LIA) which in turn requires the following projects to be executed.


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a Advanced Earthworks (Filling) to the Gabbro Storage and Distribution Area, Gabbro Support Services Area and Light Industry Area.

b. New roads in the filling areas, water supply network, foul sewerage network including pumping and lifting stations, telephone and other utility services.

c. Primary Electrical Sub-stations including distribution network.

d Expansion of the existing Domestic Waste Water Treatment Plant.

3. Item No 2 (a) above will be executed under an EPC Contract in order to enable installation and construction of electrical substations, new roads, water supply network, foul sewerage network including pumping and lifting stations, telephone and other utility services.

4. Existing Sand Dunes located south of MIC, shown in drawing number 2100-SK-001 are identified as the source of general filling material for the areas coming under item 2 (a).

5. Discussions (February to June 2005) with the SCENR has revealed that EIA is required (which is part of this ECS scope) to evaluate the environmental impacts and effects of the removal of such large quantities of dune sand from the existing Sand Dunes and also for the filling. This will lead to the submission of an EIA report including a NTS, for the approval and satisfaction of SCENR.

6. Qatar Petroleum will appoint a qualified and experienced EPC Contractor afterwards, to provide complete detailed engineering design, transportation of fill materials and construction activities for the advanced earthworks (filling).

7. Drawing No. 2100-3000 Sheet 002 included in Appendix F, shows the site development plan for the Gabbro Storage and Distribution Area, Gabbro Support Services Area and Light Industry Area.

8. Discussions with MIC has revealed that a ground engineering design (mainly structural and geotechnical) is required in order to recommend performance requirements for the filling areas leading to a final report describing the recommended practically-achievable performance for the filling areas and the suitability of the dune sand as fill material in the context of this application.

1.3 Project Objectives

1.3.1 Overall Objective

1. The overall objective of the whole project is setting up of Gabbro Storage and Distribution Areas to store and distribute imported gabbro aggregates, Gabbro Support Services Industries and Light Industries within the community area of Mesaieed in the near future.

2. The developed area will be divided in to plots for allocation to various business establishments. The project will be achieved by creating a flat earth fill platform as shown in drawing No. 2100-3000 Sheet 002,


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constructing roadways, electrical substations, water supply network, sewerage network and other utility services. This will be carried out under a future EPC package.

3. Objectives of this particular project are described in Sections 1.3.2 and 1.3.3.

1.3.2 Objectives of the EIA

The main objectives of the EIA are as follows:

1. Anticipate and avoid, minimize or offset the adverse significant impacts (physical/biological/social/etc.)

2. Ensure that environmental considerations are addressed and incorporated into the project decision-making process.

3. Protect natural systems and ecological processes, and maintain their functions by preventing long-term irreversible impacts.

4. Comply with the State of Qatar legislation and Law No. 30 of 2002. 5. Prepare a comprehensive EIA report on the project implications on the

environment to be presented to SCENR for decision-making purpose. 1.3.3 Objectives of the Ground Engineering

1. The main objective of the Ground Engineering exercise is to establish performance specification for the fill at the CGSDA, GSSA, LIA and the access road including settlement limits and the suitability of the dune sand as fill material. This will lead to issuing a final report for later inclusion in the future EPC tender package

1.4 Existing Facilities

1.4.1 General

For the purpose of this project, existing facilities are divided in to the following two areas, which are located at Mesaieed:

Sand Dunes Area: This being the Sand Dunes south of MIC.

Fill Area: This is being the receiving area of the fill material. This includes CGSDA, GSSA and LIA in Mesaieed. This is a low-lying area with shallow water table level. This area is the receiving area for the fill material and the intention is to raise the levels in this area to +2.00 m QNHD.

1.4.2 Sand Dunes Area - General

1. Sand Dunes Area near Q-Chem plant is shown in drawing No. 2100-SK-001. Total numbers of Sand Dunes are six, two of them (A & B) are outside the security fence for MIC. These Sand Dunes are labeled as Sand Dunes A, B, C, D, E & F and referred as Identified Sand Dunes. This is part of the WORKSITE for the purpose of EIA and from where the general fill material is to be sourced.

2. Sand Dunes in general, both Identified and Unidentified in this project, are believed to be have existed for a long period of historical time. They are believed to consist mainly of Aeolian sand, which have been


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drifted by wind action in the direction of north or northwest. They are well developed and height varies from 8 to 20 m. The Centre for Geographic Information System in Qatar identifies Sand Dunes individually by giving each dune a number. The designated numbers of the dunes involved in this project are not known at this stage.

3. Although the Sand Dunes are close to the beach line in Mesaieed, they are for the purpose of this project, identified to be overland sand dunes. These dunes must be viewed to be part of an integral system of dunes with a degree of interdependence.

4. It is important to note that there exist some earthworks activities, few kilometers to the west of the existing MIC sand dunes, whereby other government agencies, organizations and contractors removing some of the existing sand dunes. The removal of sand dunes is carried out by trucking has been ongoing for the last few years. It is believed that the dune sand is used as general fill in various parts of Doha and possible also for the new international airport in Doha. It is unclear if SCENR approval for these activities has been obtained or an EIA has been carried out.

1.4.3 Identified Sand Dunes A, B, C, D, E & F

1. These Sand Dunes are located north and west of existing Q-Chem Plant 1. Refer to drawing No. 2100-SK-001 for location and approximate base plan area of sand dunes for the purpose of EIA study.

2. Topographical survey has been carried out for the Identified Sand Dunes in June to August 2005 by FUGRO PENINSULAR under Contract LTC 05/046 and the survey information is available (soft and hard copies) for issue at the time of contract award.

3. At present Sand Dunes C, D, E & F are located within secure industrial area i.e. inside the security fence and Sand Dunes A & B are located outside secure industrial area i.e. outside the security fence and within the Community Area.

4. Sand Dunes C, D, E & F can be accessed from Sealine Road via the security gate to existing Q-Chem plant.

5. Table below gives approximate base area and volume of each Sand Dune shown in drawing No. 2100-SK-001.

Sl.No. Sand Dune Base Area in sq.m Volume in cu.m* 1 A 227,940 2,579,937

2 B 45,483 353,498

3 C 9,309,630

4 D 729,067

6,316

5 E 158,237 1,144,933

6 F 188,257 2,027,321


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*Volumes of Sand Dunes were calculated against plane of 1.0 meter above QNHD. The above values are based on a topographical survey carried out by FUGRO under Contract LTC 05/046 recently completed in August 2005.

1.4.4 Existing Facilities at the Fill Area in Mesaieed (CGSDA, GSSA and LIA)

1. This WORKSITE covers typically an open low-lying Sabkha land to the east of Road 15 (Route 7). The area covered is 5.5 million square metres approximately. Refer to ‘Site Location Plan’ drawing No. 2100-3000 Sheet 001 & 002 in Appendix F.

2. The Existing Gabbro Support Services Area, which is recently built under Crushed Stone Import Facilities Project (Contract GTC179/ED/01), is the existing facility adjacent to the area to be developed under DMP (refer to drawing No. 2100-3000 Sheet 002 in Appendix F).

3. There are also two large existing industrial units (United Pre-Cast factory and Boom Asphalt Plant) north of Existing GSSA as indicated in Drawing No 2100-3000 Sheet 002. These units are permanent and located within WORKSITE.

4. This area is part of the Community Area of Mesaieed and is open to the public. However vehicle access to the site can only be gained from the existing Gabbro Storage Area access roads.

5. It is to be noted that the WORKSITE is covered by Sabkha low-lying land with water table level close to the surface in many places. Large areas of the WORKSITE are wet due to shallow water table.

6. There also exists within the WORKSITE area a corridor through which high-voltage electricity overhead lines and pylons are present as shown in drawing No. 2100-3000 Sheet 002.

7. There also exists within the WORKSITE area (GSSA) approximately 300,000 m3 of limestone boulders of non-uniform gradation, which is transported from Doha Light Industrial Estate under Contract GTC 230/ED/03 VTC#2.

8. Further, there exists a significant amount of heaped material on site, which has been tipped, in the past, in uncontrolled and random manner, everywhere within the WORKSITE area.

9. Topographical survey has been carried out for the Fill Area in June to August 2005 by Fugro Peninsular under Contract LTC 05/046 and the survey information is available (soft and hard copies) for issue at the time of CONTRACT award.

10. Geotechnical investigation has been carried out for the Fill Area (boreholes, trial pits and laboratory testing) in July to September 2005 by Gulf Laboratories under Contract LTC 05/045 and the report is available (soft and hard copies) for issue at the time of CONTRACT award.

1.5 Proposed Facility

1.5.1 The ultimate aim of QP/MIC is to construct a fully serviced Gabbro Storage and Distribution Area to store and distribute imported Gabbro aggregates,


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Gabbro Support Services Industries and Light Industries. The proposed development is shown in drawing No. 2100-3000 Sht. 002.

1.5.2 The facility under the proposed project is to create a flat earth fill platform across CGSDA, GSSA and LIA. This includes removal of Sand Dunes shown in drawing No. 2100-SK-001, transportation and filling in the Fill Area.

2.0 Philosophies and Constraints 2.1 Fire & Safety Philosophy

2.1.1 The Fire & Safety Philosophy shall be based on the requirements of QP Fire and Safety Philosophy, QP-PHL-S-001.

2.1.2 Any deviations from the above shall be submitted to QP for approval.

2.2 Interfaces with other Projects

2.2.1 Projects being executed by QP and others may have an impact on the scope of this CONTRACT. CONTRACTOR shall take due consideration of these in the project schedule and SERVICES. These projects are:

Project A The EPC for the filling package, for which this tender is concerned, will commence sometime within this project period. Details of interface required with this project are provided in various sections of this Appendix. Project B GTC 230/ED/03 VTC#2: Haulage of Suitable Fill Material from Doha Light Industrial Estate to the GSSA in Mesaieed. This project is scheduled to complete in December 2005. The work involves the haulage of fill material from Doha Light Industrial Estate to GSSA. The fill material is dumped in designated GSSA. The fill material is placed without any compaction. The intention is to use this material either alone or mixed with other fill material, to act as suitable engineered fill under certain areas e.g. road embankment. Geotechnical investigation and laboratory test results for this fill material is available with QP, which will be issued to CONTRACTOR at the tIme of Contact award. Project C GTC 133/EM/04: Flare Mitigation Project: At the time of preparation of this tender, the Flare Mitigation Project in Mesaieed is underway and is likely to be completed sometime within the project period of this tender. The EIA Study for this project is available with QP, which will be issued to CONTRACTOR at the time of Contact award. Project D GTC 214/ED/02: ECS for Roads, Utility Crossings and Street Lighting in the Industrial Area – Mesaieed, Package 4 & 5: This is an engineering detail design contract, which involves re-construction of existing industrial roads, construction of new sections and modifications of the existing industrial road network within the secure industrial compound of MIC.


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CONTRACTOR will be required to interact with the contractor for this project in order to determine the latest phasing and establish if there is any impact on the tender requirements. Project E GTC 04/209/MIC: Consultancy Services for Strategic Planning Initiative for Mesaieed Industrial City. This contract commenced in January 2005, concerned with the Master Planning for the industrial area of MIC including infrastructure and berthing facilities. The removal of Sand Dunes from MIC areas may present opportunities, which this contract is required to identify for future (up to 25 years) expansion of MIC industries. Project F LTC 04/088: Consultancy Services for the Mesaieed Operations Physical Development Plan. This contract is similar in nature to Project E, but limited to Mesaieed Operations Area and for the next 20 years. CONTRACTOR shall identify all requirements for information from other QP projects, which may impact on the SERVICES, and shall notify QP the requirements by giving adequate notice to ensure that the SERVICES is not delayed. It is the responsibility of CONTRACTOR to coordinate with all relevant parties to obtain the necessary information.

2.3 Liaison with Public and Private Authorities

2.3.1 CONTRACTOR shall fully liaise with QP, MIC, and all other industries present within MIC and Contractors working in or near MIC areas in all aspects of the work during CONTRACT period. This will require several discussions/meetings/workshops. The approval period of these different organizations shall be taken in to consideration in the programme (Refer to Appendix E of this tender). There shall be at least 4No. Power-Point presentations required for the Final EIA Report when submitted by CONTRACTOR.

2.3.2 CONTRACTOR shall liaise with the following public authorities during the EIA Study:

• MIC Environment Team: MIC has a dedicated environmental team responsible for implementing environmental controls and monitoring the environment within the boundaries of MIC.

• QP Corporate Environment & Sustainable Development Department: CONTRACTOR is required to liaise with QP environmental department who are responsible for ensuring that projects comply with latest QP Environmental Policy and standards.

• SCENR: This the highest executive body for the environment in the State of Qatar. SCENR has been kept aware and involved during the progress of this project. There have been a series of meetings and discussions with SCENR with regard to this matter (refer also to Attachment 3). CONTRACTOR shall allow for all possible liaison, meetings, discussions and presentations with SCENR with regard to EIA for removal of Sand Dunes.


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• MIC Infrastructure Team: This is the team within MIC, which is concerned with the running maintenance for the existing infrastructure in MIC area. This team is required to be informed and consulted on all aspects of this project.

• Existing QP Facilities: These are QP facilities within or near to the area of the Sand Dunes and may be affected by this work. These facilities have separate maintenance departments and they will be required to be informed of all aspects of this project.

• Other MIC Industries: These are organizations, which operate independently from QP and are present within MIC, which may be affected by the work. A particular industry will be Q-Chem. which is located close to the Sand Dunes which are earmarked for removal in this project.

2.3.3 CONTRACTOR shall also liaise with the following organizations during the

Ground Engineering Work:

The Ground Engineering work will require extensive liaison with MIC, mainly the planning and infrastructure divisions. It will also require basic level of liaison with some of the existing Gabbro related industries in Doha, and possibly also within Qatar, e.g. pre-cast concrete, ready mixed concrete, etc., to determine typical building forms, shape, size, loading and foundations.

2.3.4 Working Hours & Public Holidays:

The working hours of the different organizations mentioned above vary. MIC working hours are 07:00 to 15:00 Sunday to Thursday. QP official working hours are 06:30 to 14:30 hours Sunday to Thursday. Other industries (both private and public) may also have slightly different working hours but CONTRACTOR is required to allow for any effect these variations may have on the SERVICES. CONTRACTOR shall also allow for any public holidays, in Qatar, which may fall within the period of the project.

2.3.5 Security Access Arrangement:

Sand Dunes C, D, E & F, which are earmarked for removal, are within the security fence of MIC. Sand Dunes A & B are outside the security fence and as such within public areas. Access into the secure industrial compound will require a special security pass issued by MIC Security (Refer to Appendix D). CONTRACTOR must allow for all time and costs involved in obtaining and comply with these requirements.

2.3.6 MIC Land Lease & Permits:

MIC operates strict rules with regard to obtaining permit to work. All work, which involves any form of excavation, is also subject to Road Opening permit, which has to be signed and approved by MIC. All permits require a detailed Method Statement with Health and Safety Risk Assessment for the approval of MIC Safety Section.

There should be no requirement to set up a site office for this project. However should the CONTRACTOR require a site office then this will need to be carried out subject to MIC approval. CONTRACTOR must allow for all


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MIC charges as listed in Appendix D regarding this matter. CONTRACTOR is fully responsible for providing any services which may be required by his site office.

2.3.7 SCENR Special Requirements:

SCENR requires an extra 8No. hard and soft copies of the final EIA report and documents submitted to them for review and approval. Number of copies required by MIC and QP is stated in Appendix D.

2.3.8 Q-Chem Plant

To the east of the Sand Dunes, which are the subject of this SOW, there exists Qatar Chemical Company Ltd Plant (Q-Chem) which is referred to as Q-Chem I. It is believed that Q-Chem also intends to construct another plant to the north of the existing site which is referred to as Q-Chem II. The construction of Q-Chem II is believed to commence in Spring 2006.

Q-Chem already has Environmental Clearance from SCENR to remove 2No Sand Dunes. One is an existing relatively small Sand Dune (to the east of Sand Dune E) and the second is Sand Dune E which is part of this Scope of Work. Q-Chem II Environmental clearance was issued on 21-10-2004; an EIA has been carried out for Q-Chem II and the EIA addressed removal of the dunes. It has not been possible to obtain copies of the EIA report.

Due to the relevance of this issue to the SERVICES, CONTRACTOR shall allow for liaison with both Q-Chem and SCENR, in early stages of the project, in establishing the background to this matter and obtain copies of the clearance and EIA report.

2.3.9 Interface with KAHRAMAA as part of the Ground Engineering Work

There are 3No. Primary Electricity Sub-stations which will be constructed within the Gabbro Support Services Area. The sub-stations and the cable routes between them will be required to be complete as early as possible in the project in order for KAHRAMAA to install the cables and construct the sub-stations. KAHRAMAA has informed QP that they have their own filling standards and requirements for primary sub-stations areas and cable routes. Therefore CONTRACTOR is required to liaise with KAHRAMAA with regards to their special requirements with the filling areas and any foundation design requirements to ensure that the earthworks specification will comply with KAHRAMAA requirements.

3.0 Scope of Services 3.1 General

3.1.1 It is not the intent of this Appendix A to specify completely all the details of the EIA and Ground Engineering.

3.1.2 All data, standards, drawings, specifications, and other information herein referred to, provided either directly or indirectly by QP, are for CONTRACTOR’s information and guidance only.


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3.1.3 CONTRACTOR shall check review and verify the information contained in this document supplied by QP to satisfy himself that they are adequate for the purpose in accordance with the CONTRACT. CONTRACTOR shall also check for errors, omissions, conflicts and technical accuracy. CONTRACTOR shall carry out any additional scope required to achieve the objectives of EIA and Ground Engineering.

3.1.4 CONTRACTOR shall ensure compliance to State of Qatar legislations, procedures, standards and guidelines.

3.1.5 CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the complete EIA and Ground Engineering.

3.1.6 The Supreme Council for the Environment and Natural Reserves (SCENR) has granted their Initial Environmental Authorization, for the DMP, in their letter dated 17 March 2003 (Reference SCE 002-172-2003) with comments. Copy of letter mentioned above is provided in Attachment 3. CONTRACTOR shall take into account the comments made by SCENR when carrying out the WORK. CONTRACTOR shall further allow for all possible liaison and discussions with SCENR with regards to any issue or clarification, which may arise during the EIA study.

3.1.7 CONTRACTOR shall not assume that any documents or drawings in their possession at or prior to the award of CONTRACT are up-to-date and CONTRACTOR shall not use such documentation in the execution of the CONTRACT. The latest revisions of all drawings or documents deemed relevant to the CONTRACT shall be requested from QP in writing.

3.1.8 CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for correcting any drawings or documents that are found to be incorrect due to insufficient site checks, errors, or omissions on the part of CONTRACTOR.

3.1.9 CONTRACTOR shall produce required drawings in accordance with ES.D.10, Issue 4.0

3.2 Site Survey and Document Retrieval

3.2.1 CONTRACTOR shall carry out all necessary surveys associated with EIA and Ground Engineering.

3.2.2 CONTRACTOR shall retrieve and verify accuracy of all relevant existing documents related to the SERVICES from various locations.

3.2.3 QP will assist CONTRACTOR in retrieving the documents, however, the overall responsibility for co-ordination lies with CONTRACTOR.

3.3 Scope of Services for EIA

3.3.1 General

The Scope of Work involves conducting an EIA for the removal of Sand Dunes at Mesaieed, to assess the impacts associated with sand dune removal, and propose mitigation measures and monitoring requirements, to ensure compliance with the State of Qatar Environmental Standards as well as QP and MIC environmental guidelines. CONTRACTOR shall carry out the EIA for various modules of Sand Dunes described in Section 3.3.4.


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3.3.2 EIA Preliminaries

Prior to starting the EIA, CONTRACTOR shall:

1. Provide CVs of all personnel involved in the EIA study for MIC and QP review and approval. Personnel qualifications and area of expertise as well as their job/role in the EIA study shall be specified.

2. CONTRACTOR shall employ personnel who are experienced in sand dune ecology/geomorphology, coastal erosion and beach loss and wind circulation.

3. Establish contact with the project proponent MIC, QP/Environment and Sustainable Department, State Regulatory Agency SCENR via QP Environment Department, other State Government Agencies if needed, and recipients of action/affected group (e.g. asset holder).

4. Familiarize with the State of Qatar Legal Framework such as national legislation, permitting procedure, state EIA policy & procedure, state environmental standards & guidelines, international conventions & guidelines, site-specific standards & guidelines, and both MIC and QP Environmental Guidelines & Specifications.

5. Review historical similar EIA works, and submit scoping for the EIA in Section 3.3.5, amended as necessary and submit for QP and State Authority review and approval, describing but not limited to the purpose of the EIA, detailed scope including methodology and work plan, Project Execution Plan, EIA deliverables and report.

3.3.3 Stages of EIA

The EIA in this context is defined as a systematic process to identify, predict and evaluate the environmental effects of the proposed partial or full removal of the Sand Dunes south of MIC, propose ways and means to reduce adverse impacts, shape projects to suit the local environment and present the predictions and options to decision makers. This process is applied prior to a major commitment is taken.

The key stages of the EIA study are shown in Attachment 6.

3.3.4 Modules for EIA

The EIA shall be divided in to 2No. distinct modules. Each module shall be treated separately for the purpose of this project.

1. Module 1: Removal of any quantity up to 4 million cubic meters of Sand Dunes from any of the Sand Dunes identified within the MIC security fence i.e. Sand Dunes C, D, E & F as shown in Sketch No. 2100-SK-001. CONTRACTOR shall submit final EIA report for Module 1 before starting EIA for Module 2.

2. Module 2: Removal of Sand Dunes A, B, C, D, E, & F from 4 million cubic meters to 13.4 million cubic meters approximately (total for sand Dunes A, B, C, D, E, & F) identified in Sketch No. 2100-SK-001. This module shall take into account Module 1 for which an EIA has already been done.


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Each of the modules shall be treated separately and project requirements described in this appendix will be applicable to each module individually. However during the initial scoping for the EIA, CONTRACTOR shall consider both the modules together for identifying environmental issues.

3.3.5 Scope of EIA

A. EIA Scoping

1. CONTRACTOR shall conduct detailed scoping studies to identify key environmental issues. Upon review of available relevant documents. CONTRACTOR shall commence to scope EIA (for each module) in order to agree and identify the key impacts to be addressed. This shall be carried out in full consultation with QP, MIC and SCENR.

2. CONTRACTOR shall organize a series of meetings/workshops/presentations with key organizations, industries and those likely to be affected by this project until a formal method statement for the EIA is agreed upon and finally approved by SCENR.

3. CONTRACTOR shall prepare a detailed checklist for the environmental issues to be considered by the EIA. CONTRACTOR is also required to identify the limits of the receiving environment and receptors.

4. As a minimum the scoping shall address the following:

• Geographical limits of the EIA study • Key issues to be considered in EIA • Identify potential impacts both harmful and beneficial to the

environment • Identify resources, receiving environment and receptors which are

vulnerable to the proposed change • Examine ‘pathways’ linking cause and effect and environmental

sensitivities • Predicting likely nature, extent and magnitude of the anticipated

changes or effects. • CONTRACTOR shall describe all the methodology that will be

adopted for establishing baseline, carrying out predictions, assessment of impact significance and selection of mitigation measures.

5. At the end of this stage a Scoping Report is submitted detailing the discussions and consultations which took place and the professional judgment exercise in reaching the conclusions. The report shall include the following as a minimum:

• Introduction • Describe the Content of the EIA Report • Describe current scheme proposal • Determine the EIA Study Area Limit • Describe the Key Issues and reasons for choosing them


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• Describe EIA methodology including the Baseline Survey 6. The following shall be addressed for each key issue:

Introduction

• Purpose of the Assessment • Study Area • Identification of potential of impacts, effects and receptors • Legislative framework if applicable Existing Conditions

• Summary of previous work • Statement of additional survey/data collection to be undertaken Method of Assessment

• Outline assessment methodology • Significance criteria

B. Baseline Survey

1. CONTRACTOR shall employ competent team to carry out the Baseline Survey. The purpose of the Baseline Survey in the context of this project is to determine and describe the environmental conditions, i.e. benchmarks, against which the removal of the sand dunes, both partial and full, can be measured, predicted and/or assessed.

2. It must be noted that the Mesaieed Town (Community Area) and in particular Mesaieed Industrial City is the subject of major expansion for the next 25 years. Therefore the Baseline Survey must take into account that the environmental baseline is constantly changing, particularly the Sand Dunes themselves are not necessarily permanent features. This requires the Baseline Survey to consider the following:

• Concerns raised by SCENR with respect to the Sand Dunes as described in the correspondences included in Attachment 3.

• Previous work as described in Section 3.3.6 below, particularly Report Nos. 1 to 4 and 10.

• Published literature and studies on the historical background for the formation of sand dunes in Qatar. This includes for wind-induced movements causing saltation or surface creep effects.

• The individual EIA modules described above. • The phasing of any future developments for MIC, both in the

industrial and Community areas. • Establish a ‘Do Nothing’ scenario by predicting the environmental

conditions that would exist, in the absence of any removal of Sand Dunes taking place.

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4. The Baseline Survey is required to cover a sufficient period to be able to iteratively back-check the initial results and provide comprehensive information.

5. As a minimum, the baseline survey shall address the following:

• Climate and air quality: describe local and regional climate, as well as ambient conditions including details of applicable air quality objectives and standards in force. Furthermore, CONTRACTOR shall examine wind rates and wind circulation patterns in the area and the project site; determine the interactions between the sand dunes and wind circulation; and establish if sand dunes have wind barrier effects.

• Geology and groundwater: describe the regional and local geology as well as ground and groundwater conditions.

• Dunes and Soils: describe in details the dune system existing in the area, dune morphology and morphodynamics, sources and pathways of dunes, and dune stability and destabilization. CONTRACTOR shall carry out field work to determine type and quality of dune sand, sand transport patterns, sand fluxes, rates of sand transport and migration, and project sand dunes interaction with other dunes in MIC. Furthermore, CONTRACTOR shall examine the sand dunes dynamics and describe their environmental value and significance.

• Terrestrial ecology: carry out a field survey of the physical habitats and key fauna/floral groups known to be present on the project site, which could potentially be used as ecological receptors in the impact assessment process. These include perennial vegetation, mammals, rodents, birds, and reptiles, as well diurnal species. Where possible, identify species of flora and fauna present, describe and map the vegetation communities over the surveyed area, and record the presence or absence (and where possible the distribution and abundance) of selected fauna species. Also, identify the presence of any protected species, habitats, or strong populations of species within the project site that could potentially be impacted.

• Marine environment: describe the marine environment offshore of the project site including water quality, marine ecology, as well as the physical oceanography (tides, currents, and waves). Furthermore, CONTRACTOR shall carry out field survey to describe coastal morphology, sediment movement and deposition along the coast, coastal erosion (if any), and dune sand interaction with the coastline.

• Noise and vibration: carry out a field survey to determine existing background noise and vibration levels and identify existing noise and vibration sources and effects on the local environment.

• Landscape: describe the existing landscape of the area • Socio-economic issues: describe the existing land uses (and

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as the Sealine Resort and other recreational areas (e.g. Norwegian Beach), and any nearby residential properties.

C. Environmental Assessment (Impact Prediction)

1. This is the main focus of the EIA and involves the prediction and evaluation of the impacts of the partial and full removal of the sand dunes from MIC areas. This stage comprises mainly of characterization of impacts leading to the identification of the significance of the effect taking into account the evaluation of the sensitivity and environmental value of the receptors.

2. Describe impacts in terms of the nature and magnitude of the change occurring and the nature of location, number, value and sensitivity of the accepted receptors.

3. Predict the time scale over which the effects will occur and classify impacts as short, medium, long-term, temporary, permanent, reversible or irreversible.

4. Impact predictions shall be quantified using modelling, when applicable. Software used for analysis shall be validated and approved by QP. As a minimum, CONTRACTOR shall model the following:

• Dust emissions • Noise generation • Wind circulation • Coastal erosion and sediment loss

5. Consideration should also be given to the inter-relationship of the factors considered in the EIA.

6. The characterization of the impacts should comprise the description of the environmental change that would be brought about by the removal of the Sand Dunes.

7. CONTRACTOR must follow best practice guidelines during his characterization of the impact and include in the final EIA report sufficient data to enable QP, MIC and SCENR, to assess how in best professional judgment, CONTRACTOR arrived at the significance of each effect for each particular discipline.

8. CONTRACTOR must also assess the cumulative impacts due to the following:

• The cumulative impacts from Module 1 alone and Module 1 to Module 2.

• The cumulative impacts taking into account other developments taking place in MIC, which may have environmental effects.

9. For the purpose of this project, cumulative impact is defined as follows: “The impacts on the environment, which result from incremental impacts of the action when added to other past, present and reasonably foreseeable future actions, regardless of when other agency or person undertakes such actions. Cumulative impacts can


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result from individually minor to collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time”.

10. The assessment of the significance is based on the characteristics of the impact and the sensitivity of the receptors. In evaluating the significance of any specific impact, the following need to be considered:

• Explicitly describe the basis of any judgments on significance taking into account the magnitude of the impact and the sensitivity of the receptors.

• Use criteria agreed by QP, MIC and SCENR and describe the original development of the criteria.

• Use simple agreed thresholds to determine significance. • Tabulate results to enable review by all parties.

11. CONTRACTOR shall explicitly describe any uncertainty identified in his assessment and provide professional judgment as to mitigate any risks resulting from such uncertainty.

12. CONTRACTOR shall address in detail the environmental impacts on the following:

• Local Air & Climate • Wind Circulation and possible loss of wind barrier • Soil, Ground Water Regime & Salinity (seepage) • Terrestrial Ecology and loss of sand dune ecosystems • Impacts on neighboring sand dunes • Marine & Coastal Environment • Marine Environment and Water • Beach Loss & Coastal Erosion • Noise & Vibration • Visual and Landscape Impacts • Socio-Economic Impacts

13. The following paragraphs list various parameters need to be considered by CONTRACTOR to determine the direct and indirect environmental impact. Several of the listed parameters do not require any significant input in this project. However CONTRACTOR is still required to make a positive statement in the final EIA report to confirm that these have been considered and found to be neither applicable nor irrelevant nor insignificant. AIR AND CLIMATE

• Changes in air moisture • Dust generation and emissions • Exhaust emissions • Alteration to airflow & wind movement • Noise and Vibration


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GEOLOGY

• Removal of bedrock • Removal of drift deposits • Loss of mineral deposits • Damage to Regionally Important Geological Sites GROUNDWATER

• Change in water table (level) • Barrier to flow if any • Change in groundwater quality • Saline intrusion SOIL

• Altered soil structure, texture, organic/inorganic/biotic component, • Change in soil chemistry • Changed in soil density and compaction tolerances • Change in soil profile and classification • Soil erosion • Change in ability of soil to support proposed end uses • Physical damage to soil system TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY

• Altered habitat quality • Altered habitat diversity • Habitat severance • Habitat fragmentation • Loss of habitat • Vegetation removal • Change in plant biomass • Disturbance of sensitive species • Changed species diversity • Effects on designated sites and other locally important sites • Changes to population dynamics, distribution and abundance of

key species, rare species and endemics MARINE ENVIRONMENT

• Changed frequency and duration of flooding • Convergence/divergence of flow


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• Wave generation • Reduced tidal flow/flushing/mixing • Altered salinity • Change in water quality • Stratification COASTAL MORPHOLOGY/SEDIMENTS

• Changed bank/bed stability • Degradation/erosion of beds or banks • Change in sediment movement • Deposition/siltation • Change of bed slope • Change of platform/pattern • Disturbance to bed forms (pools, riffles) • Downstream erosion • Changed bedload Visual IMPACTS

• Altered aesthetic value, including proportion, scale, enclosure, texture, color, views

• Change in landscape • Change in townscape • Visual intrusion LAND USE AND DESIGNATIONS

• Change to existing use of site • Conflict with use of adjacent land • Changed landscape character including: function as a resource, its

scenic quality, degree to which it is unspoilt, sense of place that it engenders, its conservation interests

• Visual intrusion • Change in amenity value • Increase in urban land • Development of floodplain • Development of coastal zone • Effects on future developments • Effects on designated sites and other locally important sites SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS


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Nuisance

• Odor • Vibration • Noise • Soil erosion onto roads, properties, etc Architectural and archaeological heritage

• Threat to archaeological sites, monuments and features, above/below ground

• Threat to human artefacts, including historic buildings and sites (e.g. listed buildings), cemeteries and burial grounds, parks, gardens, village greens, bridges and canals and conservation areas

• Threat to other buildings and features of social or economic importance

• Threat to other buildings and features taken together as having group value

Local transport

• Altered volume of traffic • Altered traffic profile (vehicle types and weights) • Changed rates and times of flow • Changed waiting times • Change in traffic speed • Change in accident rate • Change in access to parking • Change in turning movements • Effects on multi-modal transport profile (cars, buses, walking) • Severance • Effects on ecology • Effects on car users • Effects on commercial vehicles • Effects on frontage land uses Health and safety

• Changed flood risk • Loss of property • Change in air quality • Change in water quality • Change in land quality


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• Change in noise levels • Change in vehicles movement and flow • Change in equipment • Change in emergency situations Amenity, access, leisure and recreation facilities

• Change in access • Altered facilities • Altered use • Effects on users of land and water--based facilities such as

Sealine Resort and Norwegian Beach Economy

• Change in infrastructure • Employment profile • Workforce influx

Also the following impacts during construction are required to be addressed: • Construction traffic on and offsite • Erection of screens and fences if needed • Creation of new or changed landforms • Influx of construction workers and infrastructure requirements • Provision of lighting • Storage of chemicals and liquids • Waste streams generated and waste management

D. Environmental Mitigation Measures 1. CONTRACTOR shall carry out the following:

• Propose mitigation measures based on evaluation of impacts. • Give details of how the mitigation measures should be

implemented and function over the time span for which they are necessary. This includes site development and construction.

• Justify the reason for choosing a particular type of mitigation and compare with other options available.

• Explain the extent to which the chosen mitigation measures would be effective.

• Indicate the significance of any impacts remaining after mitigation, and provide reasons for not mitigating those impacts.

• Cost estimates of these measures by a qualified cost estimator, and the basis of these cost estimates.


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• Investigate and describe any adverse environmental effects of mitigation measures and alternatives.

2. Mitigation measures and monitoring required during the removal and transportation of the sand dunes shall be adequately and thoroughly addressed.

3. CONTRACTOR shall follow an accepted strategy in the identification of the environmental mitigation measures if required. The strategy shall comprise the following components:

• Environmental Compensation • Environmental Remediation • Environmental Enhancement

4. Mitigation measures shall be addressed under the following categories:

• Measures, which are clearly defined, can be implemented and completed in one or more engineering operations. An example of this is the construction of a green belt, landscaping, bunds to control wind circulation, installation of monitoring for future monitoring by others, etc.

• Measures which require continuous monitoring for a long period of time or further investigations or studies which will lead to further measures being required. An example of this is beach erosion monitoring, sand dunes formation monitoring, ground water salinity monitoring, etc.

5. As part of the mitigation measures,

• CONTRACTOR shall carry out a study on the feasibility of initiating a compensating dune replacement programme in consultation with SCENR, as described in Report 1 in Section 3.3.6 below.

• CONTRACTOR shall look at dune stabilization and protection of neighboring and upwind sand dunes.

• CONTRACTOR shall propose compensation for the ecological loss of the sand dunes.

6. CONTRACTOR shall develop a clear strategy for implementing all mitigation measures and submit full details with drawings showing sufficient details for a future EPC to carry out the detail design.

E. Environmental Monitoring

1. CONTRACTOR shall prepare the basis of the Environmental Management Plan.

2. CONTRACTOR shall recommend a suitable environmental monitoring system to be implemented as part of, and during, the future EPC contract for the Advanced Earthworks and in accordance with the approved EIA.

3. CONTRACTOR shall provide details of all appropriate instrumentation to carry out this program and also indicate manpower requirements to carry out the program. CONTRACTOR shall indicate any other support facilities (such as laboratories), which may be required to carry out this program.


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4. CONTRACTOR shall recommend a suitable computer database system for archiving environmental monitoring data. Archiving system shall be such that compliance with State regulations may be demonstrated when requested by the State authorities and also such that management may have computer network access to the environmental history.

F. EIA Report

CONTRACTOR is required to submit 2No. final EIA report , one for each of the 2No. modules, which must be unbiased, comprehensive, concise and easy-to-read. The final EIA report as a minimum shall consist of the following parts and details:

Part 1: Non-Technical Summary – A brief stand-alone section summarizing the principles of Part 2 and 3 and written in non-technical language easily understood by members of the public for the particular module under consideration. The NTS must reflect fairly the contents of Part 2 and 3, concentrate on environmental effects and mitigation measures and include drawings and illustrations.

Part 2: Comprehensive and concise section drawing together all relevant information about the scheme and the phasing for the particular module under consideration. This shall include for the following:

• Introduction Details of the scheme Legal Basis & Context of the EIA & EIA Report Purpose of the EIA Report Description of Content

• Scope of EIA • Baseline Survey • Predicted Impacts & value judgment for each • Basis for the mitigation measures and the Environmental

Management Plan • Recommendations if any

Part 3: This contains detailed assessment of the significant effects of the removal and transportation of the sand dunes for the particular module under consideration, along with the feasible and appropriate mitigation measures, as well as the monitoring and management requirements.

The final EIA report must make a clear distinction between fact and opinion, state all assumptions, list of all sources of information, scoping opinions and consultation details. It must define limitations and uncertainty, uses consistent template and clearly define terms.

3.3.6 Previous Relevant Literature

There are several background literature, reports and letters from SCENR available with QP, which is relevant to this tender. These reports will be issued to CONTRACTOR at the time of Contract award.


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Following is the list and brief description of some of the previous reports, which is directly relevant to this tender. Extracts from some of these reports are reproduced here in Attachment 5 for information only:

Report No 1:

QP Doc. No. 1591-7102 titled ‘Additional Liquefied Petroleum Gas Tanks (LPG) at Mesaieed – Environmental Impact Assessment Final Report’. This report is dated 15 October 2001 prepared by Dome Oilfield Equipment & Services (UAE) for Technip, FEED contractor for this project.

Brief Description: This is the most recent and relevant document available for the EIA required for this tender. This work involved the EIA for the removal of approximately 350,000 m3 of Sand Dunes in order to construct the LPG tanks within the industrial compound. It is important to note that the Sand Dunes for this completed project were located along the beach and beach erosion was identified as a major issue. The report provides good technical background to the EIA study proposed under this project.

Report No. 2:

Titled ‘Crushed Stone Import Facility, Mesaieed Port, Environmental Impact Assessment’ dated 1 April 2001 (Final Report) prepared by Halcrow for Contract GTC 179/ED/02.

Brief Description: This EIA is carried for the sea dredging required to obtain fill material for the existing GSSA. The document provides some relevant information for the filling operation and also some general background to the issues raised by the EIA Study.

Report No. 3:

QP Doc. No. 1718-7845 titled ‘Environmental Management Plan’ dated 25 September 2002 (Rev A – Approved for Construction) prepared by SAMSUNG under Contract GTC 129/ED/02 EPIC of 3No. Additional LPG Tanks and Conversion of Existing 2No. Propane Tanks to Butane Tanks – Mesiaeed.

Brief Description: This Environmental Management Plan include for the measures implemented by Contract GTC 129/ED/02 in order to comply with the requirement of the EIA Study mentioned in Document No. 1591-7102 above. The document provides good background information to the relevant issues likely to be raised in this tender and the level of information required for the preparation of a similar high-level document required under this tender.

Report No. 4:

Document titled ‘Ecological Survey – EIA of New Doha International Airport’ Final Report, 26 July 2004, prepared by Halcrow Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited for Overseas Bechtel released to QP by New Doha International Airport Steering Committee.

Brief Description: This document is copyright protected and the report would be made available to the successful bidder at award. Part of this document includes for ecology (flora and fauna) of an area 5km south of


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the existing Sealine Beach Resort, which is approximately 15 km south of the existing Sand Dunes under this tender. The information included in this document is considered relevant to EIA.

Report No. 5:

Document titled ‘New Doha International Airport – Onshore Geophysics Factual Report Volume 7B – Mesaieed Site’ dated10 October 2004, prepared by Ardara International Ltd in Oman for Gulf Laboratories for Overseas Bechtel, released to QP by New Doha International Airport Steering Committee.

Brief Description: This document is copyright protected and the report would be made available to the successful bidder at award. Part of this document includes for geophysical survey to an area 5km south of the existing Sealine Beach Resort, which is approximately 15 km south of the existing Sand Dunes under this tender. The objective is to determine the depth of the bedrock i.e. height of sand dunes within the beaches in this area. The information included in this document is considered relevant to EIA and Ground Engineering work required under this tender.

Report No. 6:

QP Doc No 1907-7-11-0006 titled ‘EIA Report for Flare Mitigation Project in Mesaieed’ dated October 2003 (Rev B), prepared by Stone & Webster for Vectra Group Ltd for Qatar Petroleum.

Brief Description: This document is relevant to the EIA and has some relevant data.

Report No. 7:

QP Doc No 1718-3000 titled ‘Geotechnical Investigation Report’ dated 1 October 2002 (Rev A – Approved for Construction) prepared by Fugro Peninsular for Samsung under Contract GTC 129/ED/02 EPIC of 3No. Additional LPG Tanks and Conversion of Existing 2No. Propane Tanks to Butane Tanks – Mesiaeed.

Brief Description: This report includes the results for 18No. boreholes and laboratory testing for the Sand Dunes with final recommendations for the foundation for the LPG Tanks.

Report No. 8:

Gulf Laboratories prepared this report for Overseas Bechtel, released to QP by New Doha International Airport Steering Committee. 3No. boreholes were carried out in June 2004 with laboratory test results. This for an area 5km south of the existing Sealine Beach Resort, which is approximately 15 km south of the existing Sand Dunes under this tender.

Brief Description: This document is relevant to the Ground Engineering work included in this tender.

Report No. 9:

Document titled ‘Planning & Development of a Proposed Industrial Area in South West Doha, State of Qatar, Report on Geotechnical Site


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Investigation’ dated 23 January 1999 prepared by Gulf Laboratories for Dalal Consultants released to QP by the management of Doha Light Industrial Estate.

Brief Description: This document is relevant to the existing fill material dumped in the Fill Area under Contract GTC 230/ED/03 VTC#2 (refer to Project B in Section 2.2). This document provides background information to the origin of this suitable fill material.

Report No. 10:

Document titled ‘Q-Chem Onshore Environmental Impact Assessment’.

Brief Description: This work involved the EIA for the construction of Q-Chem plant southeast of existing Sand Dunes C, D & E. Section 6 – Onshore Physical Environment and Section 9 – Terrestrial Biological Resources are available with QP.

3.4 Scope of Services – Ground Engineering

3.4.1 General

1. CONTRACTOR shall carry out certain items of work as part for the Ground Engineering under this CONTRACT by employing a qualified team of structural, civil and geotechnical engineering specialists.

2. Brief description of SERVICES under ground engineering are:

• Collect and review the Detailed Master Plans to determine the nature of the proposed facilities intended to be constructed within the Fill Area.

• Carry out a general survey of existing similar buildings and facilities, in Maesieed and within Qatar, to determine likely loading and bearing pressure imposed by these buildings and facilities.

• Estimate the likely range of bearing pressure that will be imposed by the future buildings and facilities within the Fill Area.

• Estimate the maximum allowable settlement limits (short term and long term) for each filling area depending on its future uses.

• Determine the required performance of the fill and if any engineering is required in order to achieve a required performance.

• Carry out material testing of the Sand Dunes to determine the suitability of dune sand as fill material for its intended use.

• Submit a final report on which future developers will use in order for them to carry out the structural design for their buildings, facilities and services.

• Prepare specification and drawings showing the filling proposals for different filling areas depending on their future use.

• Carry out work related to the Primary Electrical Sub-stations as stated in Clause 2.3.9 above.

• Cost estimates of the filling proposals by a qualified cost estimator, and the basis of these cost estimates.


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3.4.2 Proposed Concept for Filling

1. The Fill Area (CGSDA, GSSA, LIA and access road) is approximately 5.4 million square meters in area. The Fill Area is required to be raised by filling to +2.00m above QNHD similar to the existing, recently-completed, GSSA. The approximate total amount of fill is calculated to be 4.4 million cubic meters based on certain assumptions.

2. Topographical survey has been carried out for the Fill Area under Contract LTC 05/046 and the final report is available. Further 59 No. Boreholes and 25 No. trial pits has been carried out for the Fill Area under Contract LTC 05/045, also the final report is available. The final geotechnical investigation report includes factual and interpretative data and results.

3. There is currently a shortage of suitable fill material in the State of Qatar at present time and particularly for such large quantity of fill material. Fill material can be obtained by desert fill, sea-dredging or sand dunes. Due to the diminishing supply of desert fill and the environmental and cost impacts of sea-dredging, sand dunes have been considered as source of fill material by several major projects in Qatar (e.g. New Doha International Airport). The cost and time involved in hauling large quantity of dune sand often render this option to be uneconomical. However due to the location of this site in close proximity to the existing sand dunes (15 km) in MIC, the cost and time involved in the transport makes this option more viable.

4. The current concept of filling for the Fill Area is shown in drawings Nos. 2100-3000 Sheet 001 to 004. They show the concept is based on the use of dune sand as the major fill material but confined, in cells, between proposed road embankments, edge embankments and a capping layer. The road and edge embankments, as well as the capping layer, consist of suitable granular fill compacted in layers to provide a stable and durable fill mass which will protect the dune sand from the action of wind. The origin of the suitable granular fill is likely to originate from various parts of Qatar but mostly from material already deposited in the Fill Area and also from Phase 2 of Doha Light Industrial Estate.

5. All edge embankments are protected against erosion, due to sea movement, by the use of revetment. Road embankments are to be designed in accordance with the latest edition of Qatar Highway Design Manual (QHDM) to achieve certain performance (CBR % Value) for future roads and footways to be constructed on top. Road construction is to comply with Section 6 of Qatar Construction Specification (QCS).

6. Table below indicates approximate quantities of fill materials required based on drawing Nos. 2100-3000 Sheet 001 to 004.


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Fill Quantity

Type of Fill 300mm thick capping layer as shown in drawings

450mm thick top layer as requested by MIC

Dune sand 2,560,000 m3 2,010,000 m3

Suitable Fill for Roads 732,500 m3 732,500 m3

Suitable Fill for Capping Layer 1,100,000 m3 1,650,000 m3

Total 4,392,500 m3 4,392,500 m3

3.4.3 Ground Modeling Desk Study

1. CONTRACTOR shall carry out a desk study to verify, by an independent check, the cut/fill calculations for the required amount of fill material for the Fill Area.

2. CONTRACTOR shall use approved, licensed, validated computer software, compatible with Microstation version 2000, AutoCAD Release 14 or later versions, to enable the creation of a 3D ground surface model for the existing ground and also for the proposed ground surface model. The software shall have the option to refine the surface model to allow for varying batter slopes, tie-ins into existing filled areas and properties, existing overhead lines corridor and other features such as boundary fences, bunds and maintenance access requirements.

3. The cut/fill calculations shall allow for some sensitivity analysis to be carried out to establish the sensitivity of the calculations to marginal errors in existing ground levels, differential and absolute settlements and different depth of capping layers. The computer software must use an approved method of surface model creation based on triangulation principle or a similar. The software must be supported by full technical support provided to the CONTRACTOR direct from its software developer or an approved agent.

4. CONTRACTOR at the end of the desk study shall submit a report with drawings providing the following information as a minimum:

• Detailed, with a final summary, calculations for the cut and fill for each of the proposed ground models (300mm and 450mm capping thick capping layers) detailing the amount of fill required for the dune sand, road embankments, edge embankments and capping layers separated and combined, with all assumptions stated.

• Drawings, with appropriate scale, including fully annotated cross sections showing existing ground levels, proposed ground levels, offset distances, horizontal and vertical ordinates, batter slopes, tie-


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ins into existing model points and all existing and proposed features such fences, ditches, revetments, bunds, maintenance access roads, etc. The sections must also show the details shown in drawings mentioned in Section 3.4.2.6 as a minimum. CONTRACTOR to allow that cross sections will be taken at 100m centers as a minimum.

3.4.4 Geotechnical Desk Study for Existing Conditions

1. Carry out a desk study to independently check, verify and confirm the recommendations of the Final Report submitted by the contractor for LTC 05/045 for the boreholes, trial pits and all testing included in the report. Carry out a critical assessment of the assumptions and recommendations made in the report. Also confirm if the level of the information provided are adequate for the purposes of a future EPC contract in order to provide adequate design and robust prices.

2. At the end of this exercise, the CONTRACTOR is required to submit a Final Report detailing his methodology and assessment of the existing ground conditions of the Sabkha Area supporting, contending or highlighting areas of possible uncertainty in the LTC 05/045 Final Report.

3.4.5 Geotechnical Fieldwork for Sand Dunes

1. The objective of this exercise is to establish the suitability of using dune sand from Sand Dunes as fill material. CONTRACTOR shall carry out an initial desk study of historical reports on similar previous projects carried out in the area, and then followed by field and laboratory material testing.

2. At the end of this exercise, CONTRACTOR shall submit a report outlining findings, both factual and interpretative, with recommendations as to the practical and technical aspects of using dune sand as fill material for the intended purpose. The report must include for detailed specification for the compaction characteristics and recommended compaction methods to be used under the EPC contract to achieve a particular performance.

3. Field and laboratory testing of dune sand shall be carried out as follows:

• Field and laboratory testing shall be carried out for the Sand Dunes A, B, C, D, E, F. Field test shall include one Static Peizocone Penetration Testing CPT for an area of approximately 25000 sq.m. Laboratory tests include collecting samples of dune sand from Sand Dunes at the rate of one sample for every 25,000sq.m.

• Laboratory tests for each sample shall include soil classification tests including particle size distribution, water content, bulk density, dry density, chemical tests for chloride & sulphate content, organic matter content, compaction related tests including standard compaction tests, pavement design test (CBR), direct shear box test.


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• Geotechnical investigation of Sand Dunes shall include for mobilization, demobilization, services of geotechnical engineers, supply all labor, equipment, materials, fieldwork and laboratory tests, preparation of reports and recommendations, transportation, permits and incidentals necessary.

3.4.6 Foundation Structural Design for Fill Area

1. CONTRACTOR shall carry out a conceptual structural foundation design for the future buildings and facilities which will be constructed by future developers in the Fill Area. The main end uses of the Fill Area are Gabbro Storage Area, Gabbro Support Services Area and Light Industrial Area. The Gabbro Storage Area indicated in drawing No 2100-3000 Sheet 002 is approximately 1km square area where future delivery by import of Gabbro will be stored in stockpiles in this area until re-loading in trucks for delivery to other parts within the State of Qatar. The area immediately to the north is the Gabbro Support Services where future industries within Qatar, which rely on the use of Gabbro will be located. These are mainly concrete industries such as ready mix concrete and pre-cast concrete factory units. Asphalt industries are also scheduled to be re-located in this area. The Light Industrial Area, as the name implies, will include various type buildings ranging from small industrial units, warehouse, sheds and up to small multi-storey buildings (3 floors maximum). These buildings may be permanent in nature or temporary.

2. CONTRACTOR is required to review the Detailed Master Plans (DMP) and determine the up to date phasing with MIC. CONTRACTOR is then required to liaise via QP/MIC to visit, visually survey and discuss if necessary with the existing Gabbro Support Services industries, which are currently located in the Industrial Area in Doha, and gain a reasonably detailed understanding of the typical shape and form of the buildings which suit their operational needs. Some of this information may already exist with MIC and will be released when required. Based on the outcome of this survey CONRACTOR is then required to advise on the building form and foundation type that these buildings are likely to have e.g. R.C. raft slab, pad footings, piled raft, etc. Further CONTRACTOR is required to advise on all structural foundation design parameters such as bearing pressures, settlement limits, etc, to enable future developers carry out their design for RC raft slab, pad footings or piled foundations.

3.4.7 Ground Engineering Design

1. CONTRACTOR shall review the outcome of the studies carried out to the requirements in Section 3.4.3 to 3.4.6 and carry out technical review of the proposal for the filling as shown in drawing Nos. 2100-3000 Sheet 001 to 004. CONTRACTOR is then required to advise on the technical correctness, adequacy, accuracy, practicality and constructability. CONTRACTOR shall also propose modifications if required to the drawings mentioned above, alternative options and


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proposals and advise on their practical aspects. Cost estimates must be carried out on the current scheme as well as any alternatives and options.

2. CONTRACTOR shall carry out a cut and fill optimization exercise. This exercise involves carrying out a study aimed at maximizing the use of dune sand and reducing the requirements for suitable granular fill material due to their shortage. This may be by using sand dunes within road embankments if possible and/or also reduce the depth of the capping layer require to protect the dune sand fill material. The use of other means to confine the dune sand may be considered, such as surface ground treatment or Geotextile, if such methods are considered economical for such a large area.

3. Another important aspect which is required to be addressed by the CONTRACTOR is the calculation of predicted settlement, both long-term and short-term which is likely to take place for the filling areas if subjected to the expected loads.

4. CONTRACTOR shall develop fill drawings and produce further drawings showing all necessary details for inclusion in the future EPC tender and enable EPC bidders submit a robust price. Drawings must be 1:1000 scale for plans (with a key plan) with cross sections at 100m distances showing all details, features and levels. Some of the details may require to be drawn at 1:50 scale.

3.4.8 Special Engineering Considerations

CONTRACTOR shall provide advice on two items of engineering issues, which require a solution. These are as follows:

1. Effect of ground settlement on sewerage network and other utility services: This work is required in order to mitigate the impact of any future settlements and damage to the buried services, utilities and sewerage network. CONTRACTOR shall submit full engineering details of different options with costs showing measures required to mitigate this effect so that the function of these utility services are not affected.

2. Measures required in reducing ground water infiltration into sewerage network: This work is required due to the fact that a large proportion of the sewerage network will be constructed below the existing water table level. Therefore measures are required in order to reduce this effect to a minimum in order to reduce the possibility of saline water reaching the existing sewage treatment plant. CONTRACTOR shall submit full engineering details of different options with costs showing measures required to mitigate this effect so that the function of these apparatuses are not affected.

3.5 Deliverables

1. Minimum deliverables to be submitted by CONTRACTOR shall be in accordance with requirements given in Section 3.4 and 3.5.


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2. CONTRACTOR shall submit the Deliverables to QP for review and approval. Documents shall be submitted in packages as per the approved Document Register.

3. All documents issued by CONTRACTOR to QP, whether for comment/approval or upon completion, shall be subjected to a thorough in-house quality assurance check by CONTRACTOR. Each document shall bear the hand-written initials of the originator, the checker and the project manager of CONTRACTOR or other approved individual responsible for Quality Assurance and co-ordination. All documents must be properly checked and signed off prior to any comment and approval activities or acceptance on the part of QP can occur.

4. CONTRACTOR shall make all necessary changes to any of the documents as required by QP as appropriate.

5. All documents submitted to QP shall be under cover of a formal document transmittal system. QP Document Controller shall advise details of acceptable system.

6. CONTRACTOR shall submit a list of proposed design software for QP approval prior to start of SERVICES. Where requested by QP, CONTRACTOR shall submit software validation.

7. For all deliverables, levels shall be related to QNHD (Qatar National Height Datum) and co-ordinates shall be related to QNG (Qatar National Grid).

8. The following procedure shall be adopted for the submission of documents to QP for approval:

9. Within 21 days of the receipt of documents at the QP office, QP shall return one copy of the documents stamped as:

• “Approved” (or) • “Approved Subject to Qualifications” marked on the returned copy

or described in an accompanying letter (or) • “Rejected” with recommendations for resubmission.

10. Upon approval with qualifications or rejection, CONTRACTOR shall resubmit until approval is obtained.

11. If QP fails to comment on, or return CONTRACTOR’s submission within Twenty One (21) days, CONTRACTOR shall send a written reminder to QP. If QP fails to reply within Seven (7) days of receipt of CONTRACTOR’s reminder the submission shall be considered approved.

3.6 Quality Assurance

All work shall be carried out in accordance with QP Quality System Requirements for Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Pre-commissioning Phases for Onshore and Offshore Projects QSP-QC-09.

CONTRACTOR shall set up a quality assurance system in accordance with this document.


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4 Specifications, Standards and Codes of Practice 4.1 General

4.1.1 CONTRACTOR shall carry out the SERVICES in accordance with Qatar National Standards and codes, Qatar Statutory Regulations, QP Standards and International codes, standards and regulations.

4.1.2 CONTRACTOR shall provide his own copies of all International and National Standards.

4.1.3 Copies of QP Standards and Specifications will be provided to the successful bidder upon request.

4.1.4 If CONTRACTOR desires to use codes and standards different from those specified herein, CONTRACTOR shall furnish copies and full details of all proposed codes and standards for QP’s review and acceptance prior to commencing the WORK. CONTRACTOR shall provide justification for the proposal to use alternative codes and standards and shall confirm their use will not adversely affect schedule.

4.1.5 If any conflict arises, the following ranking of precedence shall be applied, in decreasing order:

• State of Qatar Executive Regulations • QP/MIC Regulations, Guidelines and Standards • International codes, standards and regulations

4.1.6 CONTRACTOR shall identify any or all deviations to Standards and Codes of Practice and submit to QP for formal approval in a timely manner.

4.2 Qatar National Standards, Codes and Regulations

State of Qatar Executive Regulations (2005) and standards and regulations included in this document shall apply

State of Qatar Environmental Protection Law (Law No 30 of 2002)

Qatar Construction Specification (QCS) – November 2002 Issue + subsequent amendments/circulars issued by Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology.

4.3 QP Standards and Specifications

ES.D.10 (Rev4) Engineering Standard for Drafting

ES.0.10.0015 AutoCAD 2000 Configuration

QES.A.003 International Codes & Standards

QP-PHL-S-001 Corporate Fire & Safety Philosophy

QSP-QC-09 Quality Requirements for Projects

Guide to Accident Reporting and Investigation

Safety Regulations for Contractors


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Mesaieed Industrial City, Environmental Guidelines and Environmental Protection Criteria

4.4 International Standards, Codes and Regulations

BS 350 Conversation factors and tables

BS 5555 SI Units and recommendations for their use

ISO 9000 series Quality Management Systems

BS 5930 Code of practice for site investigations

BS 6031 Code of practice for earthworks

BS 6100 Building and civil engineering terms

BS 6399: Part 1 Loading for buildings - Code of practice for dead and imposed loads

BS 6399: Part 3 Loading for buildings – Code of practice for imposed roof loads

BS 8000 Workmanship on building sites

BS 8002 Earth Retaining Structures

BS 8004 Code of practice for foundations

BS 8005 Sewerage

BS 8110 Structural use of concrete

BS 8301 Code of practice for building drainage

BS CP3: Chapter V: Part 2 Basic data for design of buildings - wind loads

BS EN 752 All parts Drain and sewer systems outside buildings

United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development, Qatar, Agenda 21 (1997)

Beach Protection Authority Queensland/Queensland Government Environmental Protection Agency. Coastal Sand Dunes - Their Vegetation and Management.

Texas General Land Office. Dune Protection and Improvement Manual for the Texas Gulf Coast, 1991.

5 Attachments Attachment 1: QP Environmental Policy

Attachment 2: Environmental Data

Attachment 3: Extract of Letters from SCENR and MOM with SCENR.


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Attachment 4: SCENR - EIA Policy, Procedure and Standards

Attachment 5: Extract from Previous Study Reports

Attachment 6: Stages of EIS – Flow Chart

Attachment 7: Geotechnical Investigation Report for the Fill Area

Attachment 8: Topographical Survey Report for the Fill Area


APPENDIX A ATTACHMENT 1

Attachment No. 1

QP Environmental Policy

CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/1/1 LTC 06/028


Attachment No. 2

Environmental Data



Environmental Data

1.0 Location of WORKSITE and Climate The WORKSITE is located within the boundaries of the State of Qatar

in the Arabian Gulf. The climate is arid and the atmosphere can be both salt and sand laden.

The following meteorological information is set out for general guidance and needs to be verified if required:

2.0 Temperatures and Pressure Average summer maximum shade temperature 49°C

Maximum recorded shade temperature 52°C

Average winter minimum shade temperature 12°C

Minimum recorded shade temperature 0°C

Maximum external surface temperature (Direct exposure to sun) 84°C

Average barometric pressure 0.98 bar

3.0 Relative Humidity Annual average humidity 62%

Absolute maximum humidity 100%

Absolute minimum humidity 1%

The maximum humidity generally occurs during the winter months of December and January, but humidity of 100% is possible throughout the year. Humidity of 100% at 27°C has been recorded. At the time of maximum summer temperature the relative humidity may be up to 64%.

4.0 Rainfall Average annual rainfall 80mm

Maximum recorded annual rainfall 302 mm

Minimum recorded annual rainfall < 1mm

5.0 Wind Prevailing wind direction from NW to NNW

Maximum sustained for 10 minutes 75 km/h



Maximum gust velocity 100 km/h

Design wind speed (ground level in all directions) 130 km/h

6.0 Incidence of Lightning Thunderstorms and lightning are relatively infrequent.

7.0 Sandstorms Severe sandstorms are common. They may last for several days with

the atmosphere heavily laden with dust particles down to 2 microns. More detailed information is available from the Air Meteorological Office of the Civil Aviation Authority.

8.0 Ultra Violet Radiation UV radiation levels are high and all GRP and other plastics, subject to

direct sunlight, shall contain a UV barrier.



Attachment No. 3

Extract of letters from SCENR and MOM with SCENR



Attachment No. 4

SCENR - EIA Policy, Procedure and Standards



CONTRACTOR shall refer to the attached memorandum with regard to SCENR EIA Policy, Procedures and Standards. CONTRACTOR shall either download them from SCENR website www.qatarenv.org/english or buy them if required.

CONTRACTOR shall note that the draft (English version) of the ‘Annexes of the Executive By-law for the Environment Protection, issued vide the Decree Law No.30 for the Year 2002)’ is available with QP, EV department and this would be made available to the successful bidder upon request.


http://www.qatarenv.org/english


Attachment No. 5

Extract from Previous Study Reports



Report No 1:

QP Doc. No. 1591-7102 titled ‘Additional Liquefied Petroleum Gas Tanks (LPG) at Mesaieed – Environmental Impact Assessment Final Report’. This report is dated 15 October 2001 prepared by Dome Oilfield Equipment & Services (UAE) for Technip, FEED contractor for this project.



TECHNIP

ADDITIONAL LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) TANKS AT

MESAIEED

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

FINAL REPORT

OCTOBER 2001



CONTENTS

PAGE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INTRODUCTION

1

2. LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK - State of Qatar Environmental Protection Standards - Other Environmental Criteria - Ambient Air Quality - Noise - Water Quality - Wastes - Groundwater - Onshore Oil, LPG and Gas Production and Petroleum Refining

3

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION - Construction - Operation

11

4. ASSESSMENT OF IMPACTS – METHODOLOGY AND SCOPING - Scoping - Study Area - Project Limitations - Significance Assessment

17

5. ONSHORE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - Baseline Conditions - Impact Assessment - Mitigation Requirements

21

6. TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY - Baseline - Fauna - Birds - Insects - Assessment of Impacts - Mitigation

31

7. AIR QUALITY AND CLIMATE - Baseline Conditions - Assessment of Impacts - Mitigation Measures

35

8. NOISE - Baseline Conditions - Assessment of Impacts - Mitigation

41



CONTENTS

PAGE

9. MARINE AND COASTAL ENVIRONMENT - Baseline Conditions - Assessment of Impact - Mitigation Measures

44

10. WASTE MANAGEMENT - Non-hazardous Waste Disposal - Hazardous Waste Disposal - Waste Management Controls - Waste Production from LPG Storage Project - Assessment of Impacts - Mitigation/Management

49

11. SOCIO-ECONOMICS - Overview - Assessment of Impacts - Mitigation

55

12. OTHER ISSUES

57

13. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING - Construction Environmental Management Plan - Operational Environmental Management Plan - Environmental Monitoring -

59

14. SUMMARY OF IMPACTS AND MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS

64

15. DECOMMISSIONING

67

16. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS - Recommendations -

69

17. REFERENCES



CONTENTS

PAGE

LIST OF FIGURES

3.1 Location of Development Site

5.1 Detail of Development Site

7.1 Monthly Variations in Meteorological Parameters at Mesaieed Terminal Building

8.1 Location of Noise Monitoring Sites

12.1 Location of Archaeological Sites in Qatar

PLATES

6.1 View from the West

6.2 View of the Edge of Dune 15 from West Showing Vegetation 6.3 View from the South West



EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Qatar Petroleum (QP) is planning to develop additional propane storage facilities at Mesaieed. The additional storage is required to cater for the increasing output of propane from the NGL processing facilities. The total storage capacity on the site has remained unchanged since 1989 despite an increase in production of butane and propane by 100% since that time. The lack of storage is exacerbated by the additional storage requirements of the QAFAC facility, which commenced operating in 1999. The proposed new storage facility would comprise two double walled steel tanks each with a capacity of 100,000 m3. In addition, two existing propane storage tanks are to be converted to butane storage. The site selected for construction of the new storage tanks lies to the south of the Mesaieed Industrial area NGL Complex, adjacent to tanks T5 and T6, and is currently occupied by a sand dune, designated as Dune 15. This report presents a review of the potential environmental impacts associated with the development of the new facilities. The site is located adjacent to the southwest boundary of existing storage tanks T5 and T6 and occupies an area of approximately 165 000 m2. It comprises a sand dune, which rises to a height of 23 m and reaches down to the high water mark on the seaward side. The dune is part of an Aeolian dune complex, the remnants of which remain visible in other parts of the Mesaieed site. It runs parallel to the coastline for about 450m and a narrow beach strip is located between the toe of the dune and the sea. In order to construct the new storage tanks, the dune will have to be removed and the site levelled to a height of + 4.2 3.6 m above Qatar National Chart Datum. Safety considerations dictate that the new storage tanks will be oriented perpendicular to the coast, and a blast sand barrier will be erected between the tanks and the existing Terminal building. Baseline Environmental Conditions The site is located in the southern section of the industrial area and is bounded to the southeast by the sea, by the QP road to the west and the NGL plant and storage facilities to the northeast. Surveys of the terrestrial ecology of the area have been carried out. The dune itself is sparsely vegetated and the dune is not considered to be of particular ecological importance. However, there is an ecologically richer area of vegetation adjacent to the western side of the dune. Surveys of the coastal marine environment have revealed a diverse biological community comprising molluscs, polychaetes and echinoderms. Evidence of industrial pollution of the seawater and sediments has been found in previous surveys and the coastal ecosystem is therefore under stress. The marine ecology of the near shore coastal zone is not considered to be of particular importance at this location and no rare or endangered species have been identified.



Air quality conditions at the site are influenced by a range of pollution and other sources including emissions from flaring and processing plant. A baseline air quality survey of the area carried out in 1998 showed most pollutants monitored were within Qatar state air quality standards. Particulate (PM10) concentrations were, however, high and in excess of criteria. Noise levels monitored on the site were found to be typical of other industrial sites and within MIC industrial limits. There are no noise sensitive receptors near the site. There are no archaeological or cultural heritage resources on or near the site. Potential Environmental Impacts The principal potential environmental impacts identified during the assessment are:

• Erosion of the beach area adjacent to the site after removal of the sand dune and erection of a seawall barrier.

• Impacts on air quality and marine water quality during the construction phase. Coastal areas are naturally in a constant state of change due the movements of sediments from one place to another under the influence of currents and wave action. Dune formations behind beaches provide a reservoir of sand which is transferred to the beach at high spring tides, thus helping to replenish sand lost through natural erosion. The coastline in the Mesaieed area is believed to be in a state of net erosion. The development of the site will sever the connection between the sand dune and the beach area, thus preventing sand replenishment from the dune. This is likely to result in an acceleration of the rate of beach erosion at this location. Potential impacts on air quality during the construction phase could arise from particulate (dust) emission from the mechanical disturbance of the dune sand, or from exhaust emissions from construction vehicles and plant. Control of these emissions is relatively straightforward and significant residual impacts are not anticipated. Potential impacts on water quality could arise through transport of runoff water used in hydraulic sand excavation to the sea. This could lead to high sediment loading in the seawater immediately adjacent to the site and increases in turbidity. The provision of a temporary settlement lagoon would provide a solution to this potential impact. There is wider conservation interest in the Mesaieed sand dunes as they are recognised as being of national and international importance geologically. The loss of the sand dune will therefore represent a partial loss of this natural resource. No significant impacts on air quality, water resources, marine and terrestrial ecological resources or noise are predicted. The only potentially significant area of impact during the normal operational phase of the project is the impact from fugitive releases of VOCs from leaking pipework, valves, etc. Control of these releases, and hence impacts can be easily effected through a leak detection and repair programme, with regular monitoring of the site.



Mitigation Requirements In order to minimise the potential impacts of shoreline erosion at the site, the beach should be subject to regular monitoring after the development is complete. Monitoring by regular aerial photographic surveys would provide a suitable method of checking on any significant changes to the coastline. If unacceptable rates of erosion are experienced, a sand replenishment programme could be initiated to control any loss of beach area, if necessary. Control of potential impacts during construction can be effected through use of water sprays and screens to control dust, and control of runoff. Development of a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) is also recommended to ensure all appropriate precautions are taken to minimise impacts. The CEMP should be part of the contractual conditions for the site development, and regular monitoring and audit against the CEMP is recommended. Consideration should be given to a sand dune compensatory replacement initiative. This would involve establishment of a new dune in the general area of the site. The feasibility and practicality of such an initiative would need to be examined in detail and it would also require consultation with the Supreme Council for the Environment and National Resources. However, if such a dune replacement scheme were practicable, it would provide a degree ofeffective mitigation against the loss of Dune 15. Development of the site will inevitably result in loss of the present vegetation, including the ecologically richer area to the west of the dune slope. Loss of vegetation during the site development work couldcan be at least partially mitigated through a replanting scheme at a suitable site elsewhere on the Mesaieed complex.on the new sand barrier created on the western side of the site. Transplanting of at least some of the vegetation from the western part of the dune prior to site development work, to a suitable habitat of similar type nearby, should also be considered.Planting should be with locally common dune stabilisers such as Zygophyllum sp. This will not only help to compensate for the loss of vegetation on the existing dune, but will also help to stabilise the sand surface against wind action. Conclusions The overall conclusion from the preliminary assessment is that development of the new storage facilities could proceed at the proposed site without unacceptable environmental impacts, providing basic mitigation measures are incorporated. Long term monitoring of the beach area to check on rates of erosion would also be required and mitigation action initiated if necessary.



1 LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK 1.1 A variety of national and regionally specific environmental standards and

guidelines are extant in the State of Qatar, which are of relevance to this project.

1.2 Environmental Impact Assessment for new projects is regulated through the

Policy and Procedures for Environmental Impact Assessment, developed by the Supreme Council for the Environment and Natural Resources (SCENR) [1]. Specific guidelines for Mesaieed have also been promulgated via the Mesaieed Industrial City (MIC) Guidelines and Environmental Protection Criteria, 1988 [2]. Guidelines have also been developed by QP (QGPC Environmental Protection Standards, 1996). The QP guidelines are currently being reviewed to bring them into line with the State Environmental Protection Standards [3].

1.3 Qatar is also signatory to a range of international agreements and protocols,

including the Kuwait Regional Convention for Co-operation on the Protection of the Marine Environment from Pollution, 1978. This Convention established the Regional Organisation for the Protection of the Marine Environment (ROPME) in 1978, and established the following protocols:

Protocol Concerning Marine Pollution Resulting from the Exploration and

Exploitation Of The Continental Shelf (1990) Protocol for the Protection of the Marine Environment Against Pollution from

Land Based Sources (1990)

Protocol Concerning Regional Co-operation in Combating Pollution by Oil and Other Harmful Substances in Cases of Emergency (1978)

Other relevant international conventions to which Qatar is a signatory

include:

• International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil, 1954.

• Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous

Waste (Basel Convention), 1989.

• Rio Biodiversity Treaty, 1993

• Framework Convention on Climate Change, 1996.

• Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and Protocols on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, 1996.

State of Qatar Environmental Protection Standards 1.4 The State of Qatar Environmental Protection Standards (SQEPS), apply to all

regulated facilities which have the potential to cause an adverse environmental



effect. New industries are expected to use Best Available Techniques Not Entailing Excessive Costs (BATNEEC) and adopt the Best Practicable Environmental Option (BPEO). Industry specific standards have been promulgated for onshore oil, LNG and gas production and petroleum refining, covering:

Stack emissions Fugitive emissions Process wastewater Thermal discharges

1.5 In addition, specific guidelines have been developed for water quality, ambient

air quality, waste and noise. 1.6 Relevant national standards and guidelines are summarised in Tables 2.1 to

2.6

Other Environmental Criteria 1.7 Various national and international bodies have developed environmental

criteria for impact assessment purposes including the World Bank, World Health Organisation, EU, etc. These criteria are a useful reference in impact assessment studies where relevant national standards have not been developed. Where appropriate, these other criteria have also been used in this study.

Ambient Air Quality

1.8 The SQEPS for air quality are designed to protect human health and welfare in

the State of Qatar. Criteria have been set for sulphur dioxide, suspended particulates (PM10), nitrogen oxides, photochemical oxidants, carbon monoxide and lead. These criteria are given in Table 2.1.



TABLE 2.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY CRITERIA Parameter Unit Averaging period Concentratio

n Criteria

Sulphur Dioxide

ug/m 3

24 hr Annual

365 80

A B

Suspended Particulate (Inhalable particles < 10 microns)

ug/m 3

24 hr Annual

150 50

A B

Nitrogen Oxides, as NO2 ug/m 3

1 hr 24 hr Annual

400 150 100

E A B

Photochemical Oxidants, as O3 ug/m 3 1 hr 235 D Carbon Monoxide

mg/m 3 1 hr 8 hr

40 10

E F

Lead ug/m 3 3 months’ average 1.5 G

Compliance Criteria Key

A. 99.7% of all daily measurements taken during the period of one calendar year.

B. Arithmetic mean of all daily measurements taken during the period of one calendar year.

C. 99.7 % of all hourly measurements taken during any 30 day period D. 99.7% of all days containing 1 hour measurements at or below the standard during the period

of one calendar year.

E. 99.98% of all hourly measurements taken during the period of one calendar year.

F. 99.8 % of all 8 hour measurements taken during the period of one calendar year.

G. Maximum arithmetic mean averaged over a calendar quarter.



Noise 1.9 Noise criteria have been set ‘to protect the general public from physiological

impairment resulting from excessive levels of noise’. Maximum permitted noise levels have been established for residential, commercial and industrial zones, covering day time and night time. These criteria are shown in Table 2.2

TABLE 2.2 NOISE LEVELS FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES

ZONE

MAXIMUM NOISE LEVEL AT PROPERTY LINE (dBA)

DAY TIME NIGHT TIME

RESIDENTIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL

55 45

COMMERCIAL 65 55

INDUSTRIAL 75 75

Water Quality

1.10 Specific criteria apply to treated effluents from industrial processes. These are

controlled through discharge permits. Water quality objectives are being developed by SCENR but have not yet been promulgated. The criteria are shown in Table 2.3.



TABLE 2.3 GUIDELINES FOR TREATED WASTEWATER

PARAMETER UNITS MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE Physical tests Total Suspended Solids (TSS) mg/l 50 PH pH units 6-9 Chemical tests: 1-Metallic species

Aluminium mg/l 15 Arsenic mg/l 0.1 Boron mg/l 1.5 Cadmium mg/l 0.1 Chromium, total mg/l 0.2 Copper mg/l 0.5 Iron mg/l 1 Manganese mg/l 0.2 Lead mg/l 0.1 Mercury mg/l 0.001 Nickel mg/l 0.5 Zinc mg/l 0.5 2-Non-Metallic Species Ammonia (as N) mg/l 3 Chlorine Residual mg/l 0.1 Cyanide mg/l 0.2 Dissolved Oxygen mg/l 2.0 (minimum) Fluoride mg/l 20 Phosphate (as P) mg/l 2 Sulphide mg/l 0.1 Biochemical Oxygen Demand mg/l 50 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (as N) mg/l 5 Chemical Oxygen Demand mg/l 250 3-Organic Species Oil & Grease mg/l 15 Phenols mg/l 0.5 4-Biological Test Total Coliform MPN 100 Bioassay test mg/l Min. 90% survival of selected local fish

species in 96 hr test

Wastes

1.11 The SQEPS do not specify individual limits for waste. However they state that

“The soil and groundwater resources shall be protected form being contaminated by hazardous wastes. The land disposal storage and treatment of these wastes shall be done in the manner prescribed by Environment Department (now SCENR). The classification of hazardous wastes would be according to the Basel Convention, 1989 to which the State of Qatar is a signatory. In the case of doubt, additional test data to determine the hazardous nature of a particular waste would be provided to the Environment Department. “”.

1.12 MIC operates a waste disposal permitting system which includes a waste

transfer document control system. No industrial waste is permitted to be disposed of in the MIC without a valid permit. In addition, QP has in place a waste management specification which also requires, inter alia, a document transfer/control system.



Groundwater 1.13 No specific criteria for groundwater are given in the SQEPS. However, MIC

has developed a list of parameters which should be monitored in order to protect groundwater resources. These parameters are listed in Table 2.4.

TABLE 2.4 GROUNDWATER QUALITY MONITORING PARAMETERS (MIC)

Temperature Arsenic PH Borum Conductivity Chromium (hexavalent) Ammonio-Nitrogen Lead Total Phosphorous Mercury Chlorides Selenium Total Dissolved Solids Silver Total Organic Carbon Copper Sulphate Sodium Coliforms Nickel Zinc Boron Manganese

Iron

Onshore Oil, LNG and Gas Production and Petroleum Refining 1.14 The criteria for stack emissions from onshore oil, LNG and gas production are

given in Table 2.5. TABLE 2.5 CRITERIA FOR STACK EMISSIONS Parameter Limit Unburned hydrocarbons 20 mg/Nm3

Hydrogen Sulphide 15 mg/Nm3

Sulphur oxides 1000 mg/Nm3

Nitrogen oxides - gas fired 240 mg/Nm3

- oil fired 360 mg/Nm3

Particulate matter - gas fired 5 mg/Nm3

- oil fired 50 mg/Nm3

1.15 SQEPS require that storage vessels with a capacity of >159 m3 for volatile

organic compounds (VOC), ie those with a boiling point of <25oC, must be equipped with vapour control/recovery. In addition, storage tanks should be fitted with level alarms. Under normal operational conditions, emissions of VOC are limited to 20 mg/Nm3. There are no discharge limits specified for emergency releases.

1.16 Limits for process wastewaters from onshore facilities are given Table 2.6.



TABLE 2.6 DISCHARGE LIMITS FOR PROCESS WASTEWATERS Parameter Limit (a) Limit (b)

PH 6-9 6-9 BOD 50 mg/l 30 mg/l COD 250 mg/l 150 mg/l Total Suspended solids 50 mg/l 30 mg/l Oil and Grease 10 mg/l 10 mg/l Phenol 0.5 mg/l 0.5 mg/l Cyanide (total) 0.2 mg/l - Arsenic 0.1 mg/l - Cadmium 0.1 mg/l - Chromium (hexavalent) 0.1 mg/l 0.1 mg/l Lead 0.1 mg/l 0.1 mg/l Mercury 0.001 mg/l - Total Metals 10 mg/l - Benzene - 0.5 mg/l Benzo (a)pyrene - 0.05 mg/l Sulphide - 1 mg/l

(a) Onshore oil and gas production (b) Petroleum refining



4 ASSESSMENT OF IMPACTS – METHODOLOGY AND SCOPING 4.1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a systematic procedure for

evaluating the significant effects of a project on the environment (both positive and negative) at the project planning stage, and for identifying where mitigation may be required if significant adverse impacts are predicted.

4.2 The procedure requires an assessment to be made of the main engineering

features of the project during various phases of its life cycle, combined with an assessment of the sensitivity of the environment in which the development is to take place. An adequate understanding of the existing environmental conditions (baseline) is also required. Any predicted changes to this baseline as a result of the project can then be quantified and the significance of these changes judged against appropriate environmental criteria.

4.3 The overall objective of the process is that projects are developed with a full

understanding of the environmental consequences and that appropriate levels of mitigation are incorporated into the project design to ensure that significant adverse impacts do not arise. The EIA process also facilitates consideration of the Best Practicable Environmental Option (BPEO) where project options/alternatives may exist, as well as focussed selection of technology choices through BATNEEC (Best Available Techniques Not Entailing Excessive Cost).

4.4 Best international practice in EIA requires that, at the outset of the process, a

scoping exercise is conducted in order to identify those issues of most concern with respect to potential environmental impacts, and also those issues which can be ‘scoped-out’ of the assessment as being of minor importance. An initial scoping exercise was therefore carried out for the project, at the commencement of this EIA.

4.5 This EIA has involved completion of the following key elements:

Review of engineering proposals Identification and evaluation of environmental baseline conditions at the

development site Scoping exercise to identify key issues Impact prediction and assessment and identification of mitigation

requirements Environmental management requirements during construction and

operation Post project implementation environmental monitoring needs

Scoping 4.6 An initial scoping exercise was carried out at the commencement of the EIA

project. This comprised a review of basic engineering information on the proposal, an inspection of the site carried out in June, 2001, discussions with key staff in QP and Mesaieed Industrial City and a review of existing baseline,



environmental data. From this scoping exercise the following list of key issues was identified for detailed study:

Air and water quality impacts during the construction phase

Potential impacts on coastal erosion

4.7 The following were also identified as requiring assessment although anticipated

impacts were considered to be likely to be of a minor nature:

Noise Operational air quality Terrestrial ecology Socio-economics Marine ecology

4.8 The following issues were considered to be unlikely to be of any concern due

to low impact potential:

Traffic and transport issues Archaeology and cultural heritage

Study Area 4.9 For the purposes of this EIA, the zone of potential impact for normal operations

is limited and confined to the Mesaieed industrial area. Wider scale impacts (although not necessarily significant ones) are possible in the event of uncontrolled releases to air and water during emergency/upset conditions. Where appropriate, these issues have been considered over a wider area of impact. Project Limitations

4.10 The EIA has been carried out at the early FEED stage. As a consequence,

much of the detailed engineering information is not yet available and it has been necessary to make certain assumptions, based on experience. Whilst this is a recognised limitation of the present study, it has not compromised its effectiveness in identifying the potential magnitude or significance of impacts, or the need for mitigation controls.

4.11 The other potential limitation with any EIA study is the existence and quality of

available baseline environmental data. Due to project time constraints, it was not practical to collect primary baseline data for the study area in this instance. However, a significant body of baseline information is available through previous EIA and other studies carried out at Mesaieed and it is considered that this database is adequate for the purpose of EIA.

Significance Assessment 4.12 The significance of a particular environmental impact depends upon a number

of factors including:



Type of impact Frequency Area affected Duration of impact Existing baseline conditions and sensitivity Environmental capacity of the receiving environment Compliance or otherwise with relevant environmental quality criteria (noise,

air, water) 4.13 As the nature of particular impact areas is different, both in terms of the

causative agent and the receptor, there is no simple and universally accepted ranking of significance of impacts. However, in order to adopt a consistent approach to the study, the assessment criteria listed in Table 4.1 have been used as broad reference for significance assessment in this EIA. Additional significance criteria have been applied to specific topics, where appropriate, and these are discussed in separate chapters of this report.

TABLE 4.1 BROAD SIGNIFICANCE RANKINGS FOR DIFFERENT LEVELS OF

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

SIGNIFICANCE RANKINGS

DURATION OF IMPACT ZONE OF IMPACT

POTENTIAL FOR HABITAT/RESOURCE RECOVERY

Low/no significant impact

Short term < 1 year 0 – 1 km from site Full recovery of habitat/resource anticipated within 1 – 2 years. Full mitigation possible

Medium/medium significant impact

Medium term between 1 to 5 years

1 –5 km from site Full or nearly full recovery of habitat/resource in less than 5 years. Mitigation possible but some minor significant impacts remaining

High/high significant impact

Long term/permanent > 5 km from site Permanent damage to the environment/ecosystems. Loss of rare/unique biological resources. Limited potential for mitigation



5 ONSHORE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Baseline Conditions 5.1 The Mesaieed industrial area is located approximately 45 km south of Doha

and in the southern section of Mesaieed Industrial City (MIC). The industrial complex comprises a refinery, steel production (QASCO), petrochemical complex (QAPCO), fertilizer production (QAFCO), natural gas liquid processing, oil terminal and jetties. The southern section of the site contains the NGL plant and associated storage facilities.

5.2 The Mesaieed residential area lies approximately 9.5 km to the north west of

the industrial area and houses a population of about 7640 (1998) and includes healthcare, educational, recreational and shopping facilities.

5.3 Mesaieed was first established as a deep-water port in 1949 to facilitate oil

exports from Qatar. The current land use has therefore progressively developed since that time with new facilities being added as required.

5.4 The development site occupies an area of approximately 165000m2

immediately adjacent to the southwest perimeter of storage tanks T5 and T6. The site is roughly triangular in shape and comprises a sand dune which reaches down to the high water mark and rises to a height of 23 m. The dune extends about 400 m inland and about 450 m parallel with the coastal margin. The central portion of the dune has suffered blow - out due to the lack of vegetation cover and is therefore still largely unstable. A narrow strip of beach abuts the south east boundary of the dune. The western boundary of the site abuts an internal tarmac road and to the north east lies the gasoline storage tanks, T5 and T6. The site is shown in Figure 5.1.

5.5 The sand dune is part of a network of dunes, which are located to the north

west of the development site. These dunes are probably remnants of a more extensive range of dunes which at one time may have been contiguous with the development site.

5.6 Substantial development is currently in progress to the south west of the site in

the form of the QCHEM complex. In addition, a multiproducts berth is planned to be constructed to the south west of the site. These new developments are changing the nature of surrounding land use in the area and will also affect the coastal hydrological regime, including sediment transport.

Impact Assessment (a) Construction

5.7 A variety of potential impacts can be predicted during the construction phase of

the project including those related to:

Air quality Noise Water quality



Terrestrial ecology Sediment transport/coastal erosion

5.8 These potential impacts are addressed in detail in subsequent sections of this

report.

Sand Dune Removal 5.9 The principal impact arising from the removal of the sand dune will be the

disruption of the dynamic equilibrium between the dune and the intertidal beach area.

5.10 Coastal areas are constantly changing due to the combined effects of winds,

waves, tides and currents. This results in transport of beach sediments from one area of the coast to another through the process of longshore drift. The overall movement of sediment from one area to another depends on the net residual drift, which is the difference between the effects of erosion on the one hand, and the effects of accretion on the other. This area of the coastline is thought to be generally eroding due to natural processes [4].

5.11 Coastal sand dunes play an important part in combating the effects of erosion

since they form sand ‘ reservoirs’, releasing sand to the beach when seawater levels reach up to their bases, and accumulating sand from the beach from wind action. Beach areas are therefore in dynamic equilibrium with the dune system. If this equilibrium is disrupted, for example by forming a barrier between the dune and intertidal zone, changes to the dynamics of the beach system can be anticipated.

5.12 The removal of the sand dune and construction of the seawall barrier will result

in the loss of the sand reservoir to the beach area at the site. As a result, sand lost from the beach during times of high-energy wave action will not be able to be replenished from the dune reservoir. Ultimately, and unless suitable mitigation measures are introduced, this process is likely to see an increase in the rate of erosion of the beach at this location. The exact timescale for this effect to manifest itself is uncertain and depends upon the complex interaction between the beach and local coastal hydrodynamics. The length of beach affected is estimated to be around 460m. The contribution which the dune sand makes to other areas of the coastline through longshore drift, for example the Sealine resort, will also be reduced by the development, although the actual scale of this impact is difficult to predict.

5.13 The construction workforce will be accommodated in the MIC construction

camp, which has sewage treatment facilities already installed. No significant impacts from this source are therefore anticipated.

Traffic

5.14 Traffic movements associated with the construction phase are not available at

this stage. However, total traffic increases to the site are unlikely to be significant, given the nature and scale of the project.



5.15 Internal movements of plant and vehicles will increase during the site grading/levelling phase. There will also be increases associated with delivery of plant and materials for the construction work. Again, however, these are unlikely to be a source of significant impact, given the lack of sensitive receptors near the site and the modest scale of the works envisaged. Some localised increases in noise and dust can be expected from vehicle movements during the construction phase and mitigation will be required.

Groundwater

5.16 A range of potential impacts on groundwater could arise during the construction

phase. These include:

Contamination from accidental spillages of fuel oils, chemicals, etc. Changes to groundwater flow patterns Opening up of pollutant pathways enabling the transfer of contaminated

groundwater from the site to other areas, including the marine environment 5.17 Spillages of fuel oil or chemicals may arise from leaking containers, or from

badly maintained site vehicles. The potential for such spillages can be minimised through good environmental site management practices, including storage of liquids in secure, bunded areas and the use of well maintained plant/vehicles. With the correct management controls, any accidental spillages are likely to be of low volume and produce only localised impacts.

5.18 Localised changes to ground water flow could arise when the tank bases are

excavated as these excavations will be within the existing shallow aquifer. However, once the engineering fill operations are complete, new flow patterns will be established and no long term significant impacts are predicted.

5.19 As already noted, some contamination of the groundwater by metals and

hydrocarbons has been identified close to the site. As the groundwater flow pattern is towards the coast, it can be anticipated that some pollutant transfer is taking place from the groundwater to the marine environment.

5.20 Development of the site has the potential to create new pollutant transfer

pathways via the excavation, which would also facilitate the movement of pollutants to the marine environment. However, although this is theoretically possible, there would be no significant change in the level of impact, compared with that currently occurring, as the development itself will not create an additional pollution load in the groundwater. However, given that there is no information currently available on groundwater pollutant levels within the development site itself, it would be advisable to collect samples for analysis prior to construction work, to see if any particular pollution problems exist at the site, which may require remedial action.

(b) Operation

5.21 Operation of the new tanks, and the modified tanks T3 and T4, are not

expected to have any significant impacts on the physical environment under normal operational considerations.



5.22 During the lifetime of the project, some minor leakages of product can be anticipated from pipework, flanges, etc. Such leakages can be controlled through good site management practice, including planned maintenance. With controls, significant impacts on the soil/groundwater should not arise.

5.23 In the event of leakage from the main storage tanks, product will be contained

within the annulus and should therefore not lead to any direct contamination of the environment. Leak detection equipment will also be installed to check on storage tank integrity. Provision of ESD systems in the design for loading operations should provide a satisfactory safeguard against any losses during shiploading operations.

5.24 During the commissioning phase, it will be necessary to test the integrity of the

storage vessels with water. Hydrotesting involves filling the tanks with water and pressurising the tank to slightly over normal operational pressure. The water is treated with corrosion inhibitors, biocides, etc. to ensure that the inside of the tank is protected.

5.25 At the conclusion of the hydrotest, considerable quantities of wastewater will

have to be disposed of. Disposal will require to be in accordance with Qatar State Environmental Standards for process wastewater (cf Table 2.6, Section 2).

5.26 There are a number of proprietary hydrotest chemicals available which are of

low toxicity and biodegradable. Use of such chemicals should ensure no significant adverse impacts arise from the disposal process.

5.27 Most maintenance operations will be concerned with the pumping systems,

which will require routine maintenance from time to time. Providing due care is taken during these operations to prevent spillage of lube oils, cleaning agents etc, no significant environmental impacts are anticipated.

5.28 The modifications to the existing tanks T3 and T4 will be of a relatively minor

nature and include new piping and cooling arrangements. No significant environmental impacts are anticipated from these modifications, providing appropriate precautions are taken during normal maintenance to prevent spillages etc, as with the new storage facilities.

Mitigation Requirements

5.29 The main requirements for mitigation arise during the construction phase of the

project and are mainly due to the need to control negative impacts on air and water quality. A series of construction environmental management controls will require to be put in place to minimise these potential impacts and these are discussed in subsequent sections of this report. These controls include measures to:

Minimise dust emissions during site development Control sediment runoff to the marine environment Control storage/handling of fuel and chemicals Ensure appropriate waste management/disposal



5.30 The management controls should be encompassed within a Construction Environmental Management Plan (see Section 13).

5.31 The longer term impacts on coastal erosion are difficult to predict and it will be

necessary to monitor the situation over time to determine if the accelerated rate of coastal erosion at the site is significant. The simplest way of monitoring erosion would be to use aerial photography to photograph the coastline at periodic intervals. Any changes in the beach profile can be readily identified by comparison with historical photographs. It is suggested an up-to-date aerial photograph is taken prior to development commencing and the exercise repeated at, initially, three monthly intervals for the first two years after the completion of the seawall. The overlays of the before and after photographs can than be used as a guide to erosion rates. Satellite imagery could also be used for checking erosion.

5.32 As the beach area will be in a constant state of flux anyway, due to natural

coastal erosion and deposition process, comparisons with previous photographs collected in earlier years should also be carried out, subject to such pictorial records being available. Calculations on the area of beach lost before and after the development can then be made and the significance assessed. Because of the short term effects of storms which cause large short term fluctuations in erosion rates, it will be important to differentiate between long term and short term effects. If erosion rates are found subsequently to be unacceptable, it would be possible to initiate a sand replenishment programme by importing sand from elsewhere to the beach area in sufficient quantity to make up the deficit. It is important to ensure that the grain size of imported sand is similar to that from the beach area so that the beach profile remains compatible with the pre-replenishment profile.

5.33 Whilst a sand replenishment programme will not permanently control erosion at

the site, it will effectively manage any significant erosion which is attributable to the new development. This, together with regular monitoring of the coastline through aerial photography would provide a suitable erosion control strategy for the site.

Compensatory Dune Replacement

5.34 Dune 15 is part of the residual network of dunes in the Mesaieed area which

are an important component of Qatar’s national natural environmental resource. They are recognised as being of international geological importance. The removal of the dune will therefore represent a loss of this resource. In order to mitigate this loss, a compensatory dune replacement scheme could be considered.

5.35 Dunes are formed when wind blown sand is deposited at a particular location

due to reduction in the speed of the transport wind. Placement of obstacles, such as fences, in the path of the prevailing sand transport wind will cause dunes to be established over time. Typically, these obstacles need to be approximately 1m high and preferably made of natural materials. The length of the obstacle will determine the length of the dune which can be created, subject to local microclimatological conditions. Artificial dune formation schemes using such techniques are practised in various parts of the world for coastal area



management purposes and are generally quite successful. Examples where such schemes have been implemented include Queensland, Australia and on the Texas Gulf coast in the United States. [10,11]

5.36 The prevailing sand transport winds in the vicinity of Dune 15 are north/north

west, hence any dune replacement scheme would need to be located in the path of these prevailing winds and perpendicular to it.

5.37 There is no obvious location immediately to the north of Dune 15 where a

compensatory dune could be established due to current and future planned land uses. The open land to the west of the tarmac road, and north of the Terminal building is one possible alternative location although its suitability would have to be investigated in more detail. Long term plans for further development of the Mesaieed industrial area would also need to be taken into account, to avoid potential land use conflicts.

5.38 If a suitable site is available, then it would be theoretically possible to create a

new dune. However, if such a compensatory dune replacement scheme were initiated, it must be recognised that the replacement dune would not provide the same terrestrial sand inputs to the beach system that Dune 15 currently does. Furthermore, it is likely to take many years to establish a dune of any substantial size. Its function would therefore be only partially mitigatory.

6 TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY

Baseline 6.1 An ecological survey of the Mesaieed area was carried out by the University of

Qatar as part of the NGL-4 project EIA [4]. This revealed the presence of a range of flora in the general area including:

Zygophyllum qatarense • Cornulacia aucheri • Salsola baryomosa • Anbasis setifera • Salsola cyclophyll • Seidlitzia rosmarinus

6.2 The sand dune itself is generally only sparsely vegetated, principally with

Zygophyllum qatarense. The absence of dune stabilising vegetation means that sand movement will be occurring through wind action at the site. In addition, sand deposition is currently occurring on roads and other surfaces in the industrial complex, which originates from the dunes.

6.3 The sabkha area to the west of the dune supports a more lush vegetation

which extends over the western side of the dune. The community includes Seidlitzia rosmarinus and a community of Halopeplis perfoliata. Seidlitzia rosmarinus is designated as nationally rare by the University of Qatar [5]. However the species is widespread in Arabia generally and has been identified in other locations close to the development site [5] and elsewhere in Qatar. It chiefly inhabits sabkha or saline areas and can reach high densities of cover.



Studies conducted for the Q-Chem development in 1999 [5] showed densities of up to 23% within a 15 x 15 m quadrat. Dense colonies of Seidlitzia were also found to the north of the Q-Chem site. From a review of the available data on the distribution of this species, it would appear to be locally common.

6.4 The site and associated vegetation cover is shown in Plates 6.1 to 6.3.

Fauna 6.5 No fauna were observed during the previous survey conducted by the

University of Qatar in 1999 [4], although a number of small burrows, indicating the presence of lizards, were noted in the area. Various reptiles, rodents and Red Fox have also been observed in the sand dunes [5].

6.6 Typical species of animals found in Qatar, and which might also be expected to

occur in the area, include: Paraechinus aethiopicus pectoralis Lepus capensis Jaculus jaculus vocator Rattus rattus Gerbillus nanus arabum Gerbillus cheesmani cheesmani

6.7 None of these species are considered nationally rare.

Birds 6.8 The shallow coastal waters off Mesaieed provide a feeding ground for several

species of bird. Some 87 species have been recorded from the area, although these were not recorded within the industrial site. Many of the birds recorded are migrants and are rare between April and August.

6.9 Two dead cormorants were found on the beach area adjacent to the

development site during a site visit by the environmental team in June 2001. 6.10 As with many of the coastal areas of the Gulf, the general area is used by

migrants, although there is no evidence that the development site itself is important in this context. The area is not designated as an Important Bird Area.

Insects

6.11 Various insect species have been recorded for the Mesaieed area, some of

which at least can be assumed to be present on or near to the development site. The recorded species include: Chrysomyia albiceps Chrysomyia marginalis Cicindela melanocholeca Cyclopternacris etbaica Eristatis quinquelineatus Musca albina Sarcophaga hirtipes Trithemis annulata



Zizeeria knysna 6.12 With the possible exception of the vegetated area to the west of the dune site,

no nationally rare or endangered species have been identified from the study area and the Mesaieed area is generally not considered to be sensitive from a terrestrial ecological perspective. However, the presence of reportedly nationally rare flora on the western side of the dune means that this part of the development site is ecologically of more importance.

6.13 Not included in this Extract 7 Not included in this Extract 8 Not included in this Extract 9 Not included in this Extract 10 Not included in this Extract 11 Not included in this Extract 12 Not included in this Extract 13 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING 13.1 In order to ensure that environmental impacts from the project are minimised

and that the various mitigation measures identified in this EIA are incorporated, it will be necessary to develop Environmental Management Procedures to cover the work. Environmental Management Procedures need to be developed for both the construction and operational phases.

13.2 The purpose of the Environmental Management Plans (EMP) is to provide a

documented framework through which environmental controls can be applied and audited in a systematic way. The EMP can be incorporated into contractors’ conditions of contract, thus making its requirements obligatory and contractually enforceable.

Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)

13.3 This assessment has identified the need for environmental controls to be

incorporated into the construction phase, covering:

Air pollution Sediment loading in the marine environment Vegetation protection Waste disposal Spillages of fuel oils, lubricants, chemicals, etc.

Air Pollution

13.4 The primary mitigation requirement for air pollution is to control the emission

of dust. The CEMP should therefore incorporate the following controls:

Maintenance of sand surfaces which require to be worked on in a damp condition, using water sprays to minimise the propensity for dust to become airborne

Damping down of unsurfaced haul roads and maintaining a speed limit of 10

kph on such roads



Ensuring sand requiring to be disposed of is conditioned with water to avoid

dust emission during transit. Sheeting may also be necessary, depending upon conditions

Avoid stockpiling of materials, which could release dust under adverse

weather conditions. In the case of the sand stockpile, it will be necessary to consider both short and long term treatment to minimise dust release. In the short term, water spraying of the surface would be effective. In the longer term, planting with indigenous vegetation could be considered to stabilise the surface.

Erection of screen fencing to control dust spreading beyond the works area.

13.5 As a general control over air pollution emissions from construction plant and

vehicles (smoke, NOX, HC, etc.), the CEMP should stipulate the use of vehicles of good quality, well maintained and producing emissions within manufacturers, standard limits.

Sediment Loading

13.6 All liquid run-off/effluent arising from use of water sprays or hydraulic sand

moving should be directed to a temporary settlement lagoon. The settlement lagoon should only be used for ‘clean’ effluent,ie seawater and sand mixtures,to ensure no contamination of the underlying ground water. Controlled release of the supernatent after a period of settling should be practiced to prevent excessive turbidity of marine waters.

Protection of Vegetation

13.7 It is important to ensure that any damage to vegetation is confined to the

minimum necessary to execute the construction works. The CEMP should therefore include requirements to demarcate the working area with fencing and to designate haul routes which avoid damaging vegetated areas, whenever possible. Prior to commencing work on site, the contractor should agree with QP on the necessary boundaries of the work site.

Waste Disposal

13.8 All construction waste disposal should be in compliance with the Qatar State

Standards/MIC/QP requirements. These should be clearly stipulated in the CEMP. Applicable controls should include:

Identification and quantification of all waste streams

Documented waste transfer arrangements is accordance with QP/MIC and

state regulations

Maintenance of temporary storage areas in a safe and secure manner, including bunding in the case of any liquid wastes

Segregation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage areas



Maintenance of adequate records confirming correct disposal of all wastes

Spillages of Fuel Oil, Chemicals

13.9 Minor spillages of fuel oils, lubricants, chemicals, etc. are unlikely to cause

significant environmental impacts but nonetheless should be cleared up as soon as possible. Sand provides a suitable absorbant for most of these materials and can be readily used. Contaminated sand should then be placed in suitable containers, such as empty oil drums, and disposed of as hazardous waste.

13.10 The CEMP should include provision for designated storage areas for liquids,

which should be bunded to contain any leakages.

Audit 13.11 Routine audits of the construction activities will need to be carried out to check

compliance against the CEMP. These audits should be carried out by QP.

Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) 13.12 Operational environmental management can be usefully integrated into the

site’s existing operational procedures, including any extant environmental management procedures. These should be reviewed to ensure that routine operation and maintenance of the new/modified tanks is adequately covered. Specific areas which should be covered include:

Maintenance of pumps Use of lube oils Disposal of waste Spill clean up Minimising fugitive releases

Environmental Monitoring

13.13 The main environmental monitoring requirements for the project are

considered to be:

Monitoring the environmental performance of the construction contractor Ongoing monitoring of fugitive emissions of VOC, as part of a leak detection

and repair programme

Monitoring of coastal erosion Construction Contractor Performance

13.14 The environmental monitoring of construction contractor performance should

be effected through routine audits of the work against the CEMP, as discussed above.




Fugitive Releases 13.15 IR point type flammable gas detectors will be provided in the facilities at

potential release locations as flanges, valves, etc. to monitor any leakages or releases. Confirmed gas detection will result in shutting down the facilities. This monitoring should form an essential part of a leak detection and repair (LDAR) programme to minimise VOC emissions from the site. This will not only have environmental benefits in reduced emissions, but will also have economic benefits in reducing product losses.

Coastal Erosion

13.16 Coastal erosion can be monitored by regular aerial photography of the site

and comparisons with historical surveys over time, or by physical measurements of the beach area.

13.17 Although both techniques are used routinely for coastal erosion monitoring in

other parts of the world, it must be recognised that it is not always possible to differentiate short term changes in coastlines due to storm events, from longer term more permanent changes which could be attributed to the project. For example, a single storm event could remove as much sediment from the beach area as that removed during a whole year under non-storm conditions. Monitoring will therefore be necessary on a number of occasions, particularly in the early years after the project is completed, to identify these short and long term changes.

13.18 It is suggested that aerial photographs are taken at, initially, 3 monthly

intervals before and for the first two years after development. The photographic record can then be compared on an ongoing basis and any significant changes to the coastline identified. The frequency of this monitoring can be increased or decreased, after the two year period according to the results obtained. More detailed beach mapping using Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) techniques to provide digital imaging could also be considered. These advanced techniques can provide accurate data on changes in beach profiles over time, which can be linked into Geographical Information Systems (GIS).

13.19 The early years of monitoring should give an early indication of any significant

increases in the rate of erosion at the site, and allow for the introduction of a sand replenishment programme (see section 9) if required.

14 SUMMARY OF IMPACTS AND MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS 14.1 This section provides a summary of the anticipated environmental impacts of

the project, their significance, and mitigation requirements. The summary is provided in Table 14.1 for the various phases in the project life cycle.



Table 14.1 SUMMARY OF IMPACTS AND MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS

IMPACT AREA

CONSTRUCTION SIGNIFICANCEwithout/with MITIGATION

OPERATION SIGNIFICANCEwithout/with MITIGATION

MITIGATION/MONITORING REQUIREMENTS

Air Quality Dust from site development

MED/LOW Fugitive emissions of VOC

MED/LOW Use of dust control measures eg water sprays. Control of contractor via CEMP and audit. Routine Monitoring of fugitives plus LDAR programme

Water Quality Run-off of drainage from site leading to turbidity Spillage of oils etc and contamination of ground water

MED/LOW MED/LOW

None during normal operation Spillage of oils, lubricants etc during maintenance, leading to contamination of groundwater

LOW MED/LOW

Provision of a temporary settlement lagoon. Control of contractor via CEMP and audit All fuel oils/chemicals to be stored in designated bunded areas. Accidental spillages to be cleaned up as soon as possible.

Terrestrial Ecology

Permanent loss of sand dune and associated vegetation

MED/MED None during normaloperation

LOW Loss of the sand dune could be mitigated to some extent by compensatory planting. . The current position of Dune 15 means it makes a contribution to sediment exchange in the beach area. Development of a compensatory dune elsewhere within the Mesaieed area may be feasible but this is unlikely to be possible on the coastal strip, due to lack of development space.

Noise Noise duringconstruction works

LOW None identifiedduring normal operation

LOW Specification of a noise limit of 85 dB(A) is recommended to protect workers’ hearing

Marine/Coastal Environment

Localised increases in turbidity from sediment run-off.

MED/LOW Erection of the seawall barrier and removal of Dune 15

MED/MED Control of construction run-off through temporary settlement lagoons.



IMPACT AREA

CONSTRUCTION SIGNIFICANCE without/with MITIGATION

OPERATION SIGNIFICANCE without/with MITIGATION

MITIGATION/MONITORING REQUIREMENTS

with disrupt the normal sediment exchange mechanisms taking place in the beach area, leading to accelerated rates of erosion.

Monitoring of erosion rates to be implemented and if unacceptable, a sand replenishment programme to be initiated.

Waste Disposal

Hazardous and non-hazardous wastes generated during construction

LOW Hazardous and non Hazardous wastes generated during normal operations

LOW Assumed all wastes will be disposed of in accordance with Qatar State regulations/QP Specification SPC-V-001/MIC Guidelines. Routine audits of waste producers to be carried out.


16 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 16.1 An assessment of the potential environmental impacts arising from

the construction of two new LPG storage tanks and modification of two existing tanks for butane storage at Mesaieed has been carried out. This assessment has been based on a review of previous environmental studies carried out in the area, a consideration of preliminary design information, discussions with key personnel in QP and MIC and a site inspection carried out by environmental specialists in June, 2000.The proposed project will involve the levelling of an existing sand dune located to the south west of existing storage tanks and adjacent to the beach area.

16.2 Existing baseline environmental conditions have been established

through previous surveys. The Mesaieed industrial area comprises a mix of oil and gas related industries including a refinery, steel works, fertilizer plant and natural gas liquids (NGL) processing plant.

16.3 The Mesaieed area contains a variety of common vegetation typically

associated with dune and sabkha habitats. The dune site proposed for the development is generally only sparsely vegetated with common dune stabilisers such as Zygophyllum qatarense. The majority of the site is therefore not considered to be of significant ecological importance. However, the western side of the dune contains a more diverse vegetation community, including Seidlitzia rosmarinus which is reported to be nationally rare. This part of the site is therefore ecologically more important.

16.4 The nearshore coastal environment has been surveyed and found to

be populated by a variety of common species including molluscs, polycheate worms, crustaceans and echinoderms. Evidence of pollution of the nearshore coastal environment has been found and this has an influence on the distribution of marine organisms in the area. Coral reefs are present further offshore.

16.5 The available data indicate that the inshore area is under stress from

industrial pollution. However, the habitat is not regarded as being of high ecological or conservation interest. During normal operations, no discharges to the coastal marine environment will arise from the new facilities and hence no direct impacts will occur.

16.6 The principal direct impact of the project has been identified as

potential erosion of the beach area next to the development site after the sand dune is removed. This will occur due to the formation of a physical barrier between the beach and the sand ‘reservoir’ provided by the existing dune. At present, the sediments of the beach and the existing dune are contiguous and interact with each other. Sand lost from the beach during wave action is replenished by the dune sand. The development of a seawall on the seaward side of the new storage tanks will prevent this interaction, leading to a net loss of sand input to



the beach zone. The rate of erosion cannot be easily predicted and will need to be monitored. If erosion of the beach is found to occur at an unacceptable rate, a sand replenishment programme could be implemented to mitigate the potential impact. Given the relatively small area of beach affected (circa 460m) and the relatively simple mitigation solution, the potential impacts on erosion are not considered to be more than of medium significance.

16.7 Some potential environmental impacts are predicted during the

construction phase. The movement of dune sand during site grading will result in dust emission, if not adequately controlled. Use of sand screens around the perimeter of the site and water spays to dampen surfaces will provide effective dust control. Control of runoff from the sand will also be required to prevent sediment contamination of the marine environment. This can be effected through the construction of a temporary settlement lagoon. Implementation of these control measures should ensure that any residual environmental impacts during the construction phase are minimal.

16.8 No significant impacts on air quality, water resources or noise during

the operational phase of the project are predicted. 16.9 During operation, there will be an ongoing need to control fugitive

releases of VOCs and this can be achieved by implementing a leak detection and repair (LDAR) programme at the site.

16.10 Control of the construction works would be best effected through a

Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) which should be monitored and audited by QP.

16.11 Monitoring of coastal erosion before and after development will be

necessary to assess the actual extent of erosion effects and to provide early warning of mitigation needs.

16.12 The overall conclusion resulting from this assessment is that,

providing the necessary environmental controls are put in place during the construction and operational phases of the project, significant adverse impacts are not anticipated.

Recommendations 16.13 The principal recommendations arising from this assessment are as

follows:

1. If development proceeds at the sand dune site, appropriate environmental management controls should be incorporated into the construction process to minimise construction related impacts, including development of a Construction Environmental Management Plan. This plan would detail the practical environmental controls, which are to be adopted throughout the



works to minimise environmental impacts. Compliance with the agreed environmental controls should be made mandatory through contractors’ conditions of contract and regular audits of the contractor carried out by QP.

2. As the development of the site will result in the loss of an area of

vegetation of some ecological importance, compensatory replanting should be considered. This could include transplanting some of the existing vegetation on the western side of the dune to an alternative site. Once the site work is completed, a revegetation programme should also be considered to compensate for losses of vegetation in the site clearance work.

3. Impacts on coastal erosion should be monitored after development

on a routine basis so that any mitigation measures can be introduced if required.

4. The feasibility of initiating a compensating dune replacement

programme should be examined further, in consultation with the Supreme Council for the Environment and Natural Resources.



Report No. 2:

Titled ‘Crushed Stone Import Facility, Mesaieed Port, Environmental Impact Assessment’ dated 1 April 2001 (Final Report) prepared by Halcrow for Contract GTC 179/ED/02.


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