OBEN GAS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Chapter One Introduction, Administrative & Legal Framework
• Limit the nature and extent of any residual negative impacts, however caused, such that they are as
low as practicable;
• Consult relevant stakeholders;
• Leave the environment at the end of the useful life of any operation in a condition suitable for future
use;
• Routinely monitor the environmental status of each operation and take corrective action as
necessary.
1.4.23 SPDC’s Waste Management Policy
It is the policy of SPDC to:
• Take all practical and reasonable measures to minimize the generation of solid and liquid
wastes, as well as emissions from flares and otherwise;
• Not use mineral oil-based mud in drilling;
• Manage and dispose of wastes in an environmentally responsible manner;
• Track and maintain records of waste streams and provide an auditable trail as to their management
and disposal.
1.4.24 SCiN Biodiversity Policy
Which states that in Shell, we recognise the importance of biodiversity. Therefore, we are committed to:
Work with others to maintain Ecosystems
Respect the basic concept of Protected Areas
Partner with others to make positive contributions towards the conservation of biodiversity in our
areas of operations
Conduct Environmental Assessments with increased focus on impacts on biodiversity
Engage and collaborate with other stakeholders to manage biodiversity responsibly especially in
sensitive environments
1.4.25 SPDC’s Flares-Down Policy
SPDC is committed to the elimination of routine flaring and venting as means of disposal of associated
gas, and to a continuous reduction in the proportion of gas wasted as a result of operational or
equipment failures.
By 2008, all SPDC operated flowstations and processing facilities will be provided with equipment to
gather and harness a Associated Gas (AG), and SPDC and its customers will be able to utilize this gas
under normal operating conditions. Continuous venting of gas shall be eliminated by 2003. Also by
2008, facilities shall be installed to utilize more than 90% of AG and by investing to achieve continuous
improvement to the level of best Group practice thereafter.
To implement this policy, SPDC shall carry out the following:
• Gather High Pressure (HP), Low Pressure (LP) and Surge Vessel (SV) gas, unless SV volumes are
fully required for flare purge;
• Upgrade flares systems with Knock Out (KO) pots and clean-combustion tips. Low-purge flare tips
shall be considered when units are replaced;
• Consider shielded flares for sensitive locations;
• Standby spare compressors shall not be provided;
1.5 Structure of the Report
The EIA report of Western Domestic Gas Supply (WDGSP/WAGP) Project at Oben Field is divided into
eight chapters as follows:
Chapter 1 introduces the project, presents the legal and administrative framework, while Chapter 2
provides the project justification, objectives, design considerations and project description, Chapter 3
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