CHAPTER 6 Existing Environment

CHAPTER 6

Existing Environment

Chapter

6 EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

6.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the existing environment within the Project site zone of study. The existing physical, biological, chemical and socioeconomic characteristics of the Project site and surroundings will be discussed. Among the objective is to establish the baseline based on the existing conditions prior to the commencement of the construction and operation stages.

The zone of study is the term used to describe the area to be studied and most likely to be impacted by the implementation of the Project. For this Project, the zone of study is set at 5 km radius of the BPC ICS boundary.

6.2 Physical Environment

6.2.1 Topography

The Gebeng Industrial Estate (GIE) is located on a coastal plain with the South China Sea to the east and a hilly area to the west. The coastal plain is low lying and includes numerous swampy areas to the north (Paya S. Ular and Paya Tanah Merah) and northeast of the GIE. The terrain in the immediate vicinity of the GIE is relatively flat with the exception of an isolated hill that is Bukit Penggorak, to the southeast between the GIE and Tg. Gelang.

The hilly ridge to the west (about 5 km from the GIE) comprises the eastern slopes and watershed of the Bukit Balok and Bukit Sah range. The peak of Bukit Balok is 230 m above mean sea level and Bukit Sah rises to 224 m above mean sea level. Numerous water courses originate along the eastern slope of this range and flow in an easterly direction as tributaries of Sg. Balok. Sungai Balok flows from the north to south direction and enters the South China Sea at Kg. Balok to the South of the GIE. Figure 6.2.1(a) illustrates the general topography of the surrounding area near the Project site.

The Project is located within Blockfield B200 and Blockfield A200 (See Plate 6.2.1 and Plate 6.2.2). Blockfield B200 is the location of the existing Acrylics Complex meanwhile blockfield A200 is the former location of contractor’s village. Figure 6.2.1(b) shows the elevations within the BPC’s ICS area.

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Plate 6.2.1: Current condition of the Project site at B200

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6.2.2 Geology

A review of the geological map of the Kuantan area showed that the Project site and much of Sungai Karang sub-district are underlain by alluvium up to a depth of approximately 38 m. The general area was swampy and had been deposited with soil debris brought down by rivers. The Geological Map of Peninsula Malaysia, 1985 further describes that this alluvial layer consists of marine and continental deposits of clay, silt, sand and peat with minor gravel of Basalt of early Pleistocene age in the Kuantan area. The geological characteristics of the surrounding area and the Project site are shown in Figure 6.2.2.

6.2.3 Soil Characteristic

Based on the Soil Map of Malaya 1962, GIE soil characteristic are mostly freely drained coarse textured grey brown podzols of below average fertility, developed over recently accumulated coast deposits with associated swamps. The area also has a touch of reddish brown latosols on gently to strongly sloping, mostly of above average fertility, derived from basic and intermediate igneous rocks.

The Project site is mainly located on organic soils, principally peats with some muck, developed over mineral alluvial soils in poorly drained situations, of limited suitability for agricultural development. Figure 6.2.3 shows the soil characteristics of the surrounding area and the Project site.

6.2.4 Hydrology and Drainage

The GIE is situated within the major drainage zones covering Tanjung Geliga at the Terengganu border to Kuantan town to the south. The two major river systems that form the catchment area of which the GIE lies within are Sg. Balok and Sg. Tunggak.

The catchment areas of these two river systems are about 70 km2 and 20 km2, respectively. Sg. Balok originates as Sg. Batang Panjang from the hills to the northwest of GIE; about 9 km upstream from the Project site, and generally serves the western catchment of the GIE. Sungai Tunggak originates from the Tanah Merah peat swamp forest and flows south along the eastern boundary of the GIE. Sungai Balok flows along the western boundary of GIE in a southerly direction before its confluence into the South China Sea. Sungai Tunggak, which is a tributary of Sungai Balok, flows in a southerly direction before its confluence at Sg. Balok. The Project site is within the Sg. Balok catchment.

There are no drinking water intake points on either of the rivers downstream of the GIE.

The GIE and its associated industrial facilities are effectively isolated from the natural drainage system by a purpose designed drainage system comprising a network of storm water drain channels. These storm water channels receive rainfall run-off from general areas within the GIE and also receive treated effluent discharge from the existing industrial facilities within the GIE. These drainage system discharges into both Sg. Tunggak and Sg. Balok.

Treated wastewater and surface run-off from within BPC’s ICS is collected via the on-site drainage channels for discharge into PKNP’s storm water drain via overflows from the ICS retention ponds. This discharge ultimately flows into Sg. Balok, about 1 km to the west of the ICS.

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Plate 6.2.3: Internal drainage system within Plate 6.2.4: Internal storm water drainage ICS system within ICS

Plate 6.2.5: Water gate along the storm water Plate 6.2.6: Series of solids traps and drain within ICS sediment traps along the storm water drain within ICS

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6.2.5 Meteorology

The meteorology of an area can be described by the wind pattern, rainfall amount, surface temperature and relatively humidity measured at the area. Meteorological data of the Project site was acquired from the nearest Malaysian Meteorological Service (MMS) station at the Sultan Ahmad Shah (SAS) Airport in Kuantan, which is approximately 20 km from the Project site. The meteorological station is located at 3° 47’ N, 103° 13’ E. In general, the climate of Malaysia is equatorial characterized by uniform temperatures, high humidity and copious rainfall throughout the year with little seasonal variation.

6.2.5.1 Surface Wind

Wind flow pattern in terms of direction and speed is important to understand the role of wind in transporting and dispersing air pollutants. The wind pattern was recorded from 1968 to 2017. Wind record and profile are as shown in Table 6.2.1. Based on the wind profile, it is noted that the most prevailing wind flow is from the north (approximately 26.4% of the time) and southwest (approximately 11.2% of the time). Wind speeds are generally low occurring below 3.3 m/s for 62% of the time and rarely exceeding 5.4 m/s (1.9%). Higher wind speeds are typically associated with winds from the north, northeast, east, south and southwest. Calm weather occurs about 19.3% annually. The annual and seasonal wind rose is shown in Figures 6.2.4 and 6.2.5.

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Table 6.2.1: Annual Windrose Summary - Percentage Frequencies of Occurrence for Concurrent Wind Direction (1968-2017) Wind speed range Direction 0.3-1.5 1.6-3.3 3.4-5.4 5.5-7.9 8.0-10.7 >10.7 Total Mean Speed Calm 19.3 Variable 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N 11.5 11.4 3.3 0.2 0 0 26.4 2 NE 2.4 3.3 2.9 0.6 0 0 9.2 2.9 E 1.6 3.1 3.8 0.4 0 0 8.9 3.1 SE 1.6 1.6 0.6 0 0 0 3.9 2.1 S 3.7 4.5 1.5 0.1 0 0 9.8 2.1 SW 3.5 4.2 3 0.4 0 0 11.2 2.6 W 2.4 1 0.5 0.1 0 0 4 1.7 NW 3.7 2.5 0.7 0.1 0 0 6.9 1.8

Figure 6.2.4: Annual Wind Rose Summary (1968-2017)

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Figure 6.2.5: Seasonal Wind Rose Summary (1968-2017)

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6.2.5.2 Temperature

Figure 6.2.6 shows the 24-hr mean temperature for each month of the year averaged over the period from 1968 to 2017. The graph shows that mean temperature varied from 25.1 °C to 27.5 °C with a range difference of 2.4 °C. Lower 24-hr mean temperatures is observed to be between November and February each year can be attributed to the high precipitation and high cloud cover during the wet northeast monsoon period. The highest 24-hr mean temperatures are observed in May. The mean annual temperature is 26.4°C.

Figure 6.2.6: 24-hr Mean Temperature in Kuantan (1968-2017)

6.2.5.3 Relative Humidity

Figure 6.2.7 shows the 24-hour mean monthly humidity averaged over 1968 to 2017. Throughout the years, the 24-hr mean monthly relative humidity remains high ranging between 83.7% and 89 %. The lowest relative humidity occurs in the month of August and the highest humidity occurs in December. The average annual 24-hour relative humidity is 85.2%.

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Figure 6.2.7: 24-Hour Mean Relative Humidity in Kuantan (1968-2017)

6.2.5.4 Rainfall

The average annual rainfall recorded at Kuantan Airport from 1968 to 2017 is 2949.3 mm with an average of 184.5 rain days per year. The highest annual rainfall was recorded at 4186.2 mm in 1972. Although rainfall is heavy throughout the year, variations are evident (as shown on Figure 6.2.8). The wettest months are November, December and January during the northeast monsoon, and driest in February. The average monthly rainfall ranges between 135.5 mm and 675.2 mm. The lowest rain days is recorded in February with 524 rain days throughout the years from 1968 to 2017. Table 6.2.2 shows the monthly minimum, mean and maximum number of rain days in Kuantan.

Table 6.2.2: Number of Rain Days in Kuantan (1968-2017)

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual Min 3.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 9.0 6.0 7.0 7.0 6.0 12.0 15.0 13.0 140.0 Mean 15.6 10.5 11.5 12.8 14.9 12.5 12.9 14.6 16.1 19.5 22.0 21.7 184.5 Max 25.0 22.0 27.0 22.0 22.0 20.0 20.0 23.0 24.0 25.0 29.0 28.0 222.0

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Figure 6.2.8: Monthly Minimum, Mean and Maximum Rainfall in Kuantan (1968-2017)

6.2.6 Environmental Baseline Sampling

6.2.6.1 Water Quality

6.2.6.1.1 Surface Water Quality

Baseline surface water quality were undertaken to ascertain and characterize the existing environment within the vicinity of the Project area and as inputs into the impact assessment as well as for future monitoring reference during the construction and operational stages.

Surface water quality sampling was carried out on 7 October 2018. A total of four samples were collected to represent water quality at the upstream and downstream of Sg. Balok, and upstream and downstream of the wastewater discharge point from the ICS. Details of sampling locations are listed in Table 6.2.3 and illustrated in Figure 6.2.9. Some photos of sampling exercise are shown as Plate 6.2.9 to Plate 6.2.12.

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Station Approximate Coordinates Justification W1 N 3°58'28.1" E 103°21'27.5" To represent the existing water quality upstream before the PKNP drain discharge point, along Sg. Balok W2 N 3°58'12.8" E 103°21'41.0" To represent the existing water quality downstream after the PKNP drain discharge point, along Sg. Balok W3 N 3°58'51.5" E 103°22'02.8" To represent the existing water quality upstream of the BPC WWTP discharge along PKNP drain W4 N 3°58'45.2" E 103°21'57.3" To represent the existing water quality downstream of the BPC WWTP discharge along the PKNP drain

Water samples were grabbed at all sampling locations for laboratory analysis at an accredited laboratory whereas temperature, pH and dissolved oxygen (DO) were measured in-situ.

Laboratory Test Certificates are appended as Appendix 6.2.6 and the results are summarized in Table 6.2.4. The test results were compared with the National Water Quality Standards for Malaysia (NWQSM).

Secondary data from periodical monitoring exercises at the existing BPC are also tabulated in Table 6.2.4 for comparison purposes.

Plate 6.2.9: River water sampling at W1 Plate 6.2.10: River water sampling at W2

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Table 6.2.4: Baseline for Surface Water Quality

NWQSM W1 W2 W3 W4 W1 W2 W3* W4 Parameter Unit Method Class IIB Class III# Date: 07/10/18 Date: 07/10/18 Date: 07/10/18 Date: 07/10/18 Q4 2016 - Q4 2016 - Q4 2016 - Q4 Q4 2016 - Q4 Time: 12.00 pm Time: 12.10 pm Time: 01.50 pm Time: 02.17 pm Q4 2018 Q4 2018 2018 2018 APHA 2550 Temperature (in-situ) °C 27.1 27.1 31.3 31.5 25.0 - 30.4 25.1 - 30.4 29.3 - 37.6 29.4 - 36.7 Normal + 2 Normal + 2 B,2012 APHA 4500-H+ pH Value (in-situ) - 6.8 7.0 7.6 8.0 3.9 - 7.2 4.4 - 7.3 3.5 - 9.1 6.0 - 8.1 6-9 5-9 B,2012 APHA 4500-O Dissolved Oxygen (in-situ) mg/l 5.3 5.8 5.8 6.9 3.6 - 6.5 2.7 - 6.5 3.7 - 16.1 4.0 - 11.6 5-7 3-5 G,2012 Biochemical Oxygen APHA 5210 B & Demand (BOD) in 5 days mg/l 2.1 2.1 2.1 3.9 <1.0 - 63.0 <1.0 - 5.6 <1.0 - 4.9 1.8 - 7.9 3 6 4500 O G,2012 @ 20°C Chemical Oxygen Demand APHA 5220 C, mg/l 21 28 23 42 10.0 - 80.0 17.0 - 73.0 <10.0 - 80.0 30.0 - 121.0 25 50 (COD) 2012 Total Suspended Solids APHA 2540 D, mg/l 57.7 53.7 5.3 8.3 5.0 - 152.0 8.7 - 140.0 5.4 - 29.7 6.0 - 19.7 50 150 (TSS) 2012 APHA 4500-NH3B <0.05 - Ammoniacal Nitrogen mg/l 0.05 0.05 <0.05 0.08 <0.05 - 0.16 <0.05 - 0.35 <0.05 - 0.25 0.3 0.9 & F, 2012 0.18 APHA 5520 B, Oil and Grease mg/l <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - - - 7;N N 2012 APHA 9221 B, Total Coliform Count MPN/100ml 1.3 x10^4 5.4 x10^4 5.4 x10^4 5.4 x10^4 - - - - 5000 50000 2017 APHA 9221 E, 5000 Faecal Coliform Count MPN/100ml 1.3 x10^4 5.4 x10^4 3.5 x10^4 1.3 x10^4 - - - - 400 2017 (20000)a Formaldehyde In House Method (sampling done on 24 Dec mg/l 0527 based on <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 ------2018 AOAC 931.08 85.92 86.67 88.40 85.44 71.29 - 66.42 - WQI - DOE Malaysia 77.31 - 92.00 72.84 - 87.37 - - (Class II-Clean) (Class II-Clean) (Class II-Clean) (Class II-Clean) 87.46 85.72 Notes: N = Free from visible film sheen, discolouration and deposits; # = Maximum (bracketed) and 24-hour average (bracketed) concentrations; a =Maximum not to be exceeded Secondary Data*:Environmental Monitoring Report For Post EIA Compliance Monitoring For BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn Bhd At Gebeng Industrial Estate, Mukim Sg. Karang, Kuantan District, Pahang, by Chemsain Konsultant Sdn Bhd (Q4 2016, Q1-Q4 2017-Q4 2018 Reports); W3* is at the same location as W5 in the Environmental Monitoring reports..

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Generally, most of the tested water parameters could comply with Class IIB requirements of the NWQSM. The calculated Water Quality Index (WQI) were in the range of 85 to 88 which exhibits Class II water quality. pH in the water along the Sg. Balok ranged between pH 6.8 and 7.0 while the water sampled from the PKNP drain (W3 and W4) were largely influenced by the discharges from the activities in the Gebeng industrial area. pH along the PKNP drain were ranging between pH 7.3 and pH 8.3.

Dissolved Oxygen (DO) in the water at all sampling points was good, ranging between 5.3 mg/l and 6.9 mg/l.

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) for water samples from W1 and W4 exceeded Class IIB requirement but still within Class III requirement of 50 mg/l. COD were observed to be fluctuating in the secondary data as shown in Table 6.2.4. These fluctuations could be contributed by discharges from the industrial activities as well as the characteristic of Sg Balok and tidal influence at certain sampling period.

Total Suspended Solids (TSS) in the water samples from W1 and W2 slightly exceeded the Class IIB requirement of 50 mg/l. TSS levels from secondary data at the monitoring locations recorded TSS levels range within and exceeded the Class IIB requirement in another reported study as shown on Table 6.2.4.

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Ammoniacal Nitrogen in all the water samples were below the Class IIB requirement limits.

Oil and grease levels in all the water samples were below the laboratory’s test detection limit.

Total Coliform Count and Faecal Coliform Count exceeded the Class IIB requirement, however still with the Class III requirement.

6.2.6.1.2 Groundwater Quality

Baseline for groundwater quality were conducted on 29 October 2018 at the existing groundwater wells located adjacent to the Project site within the BPC boundary for in-situ testing and analysis of grab samples taken. The sampling locations are as shown in Table 6.2.5 and shown in Figure 6.2.10.

Table 6.2.5: Location of Groundwater Quality Sampling

Station Approximate Coordinates Justification BH1A N 3’ 58’ 59.61” E 103’ 21’ 41.14” To represent the groundwater quality at A300 Blockfield BH2 N 3’ 58’ 48.35” E 103’ 21’ 50.79” To represent the groundwater quality at the south- eastern corner of A100 Blockfield BH4 N 3°58’53.0” E 103°22’2.07” To represent the groundwater quality at the southwest boundary of C100 Blockfield BH13 N 3°59’7.4” E 103°21’50.9” To represent the groundwater quality at the south of B400 Blockfield

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The sampling was conducted based on the following procedures:

Pre-sampling procedures (purging)

Prior to sample collection:

. All monitoring wells will be gauged for groundwater levels and

. The presence of phase-separated hydrocarbon (PSH) using an intrinsically safe (IS) handheld electric oil-interface probe will be monitored and recorded.

Prior to initiating the purge, the amount of water standing in the water column (water inside the well riser and screen) should be determined where possible.

To obtain the amount of water standing in the water column, the diameter of the well should be determined and the water level and total depth of the well should be measured and recorded. Measuring the depth can be accomplished by using water level indicators with light and/or audible buzzer. Water level was measured from the lip of the standpipe or well cover every time groundwater samples are collected.

Once the information is obtained, the volume of water to be purged can be determined using the following equation:

Where: h = depth of water in meter, m r = radius of well in meter, m V = volume in cubic meter, m3

With respect to volume, an adequate purge is normally achieved when at least three (3) well volumes of water are removed from the monitoring well. Purging the well removes any stagnant water or water which is not representative of the aquifer.

Purging shall continue until the following parameters have stabilised:

. Electrical Conductivity . pH

Stabilisation occurs when, for at least three (3) consecutive measurements, the pH remains constant within ±0.1 and electrical conductivity varies less than 10%. The well should be allowed to recharge to at least 80% before collecting a sample. In the event that the readings of the measured parameters do not stabilize after purging of 5 well volumes, groundwater samples will be collected from the well.

For wells with slow recovery, attempts should be made to avoid purging them to dryness. This can be accomplished, by slowing the purge rate. As water enters a well that had been purged to dryness, it may cascade down the sand pack and/or the well screen, stripping volatile organic constituents that may be present and/or introducing soil fines into the water column.

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Sampling Procedure

The purged well is left to recharge to at least 80% before collecting sample.

A clean bailer is lowered gently to avoid disturbance of any sediment that may still be in the bore and to avoid damage to the bailer or rope. The bailer should be gently immersed in the top of the water column until just filled and shall not contact the bottom of the well.

Note: New bailer should be used for each wells to avoid cross contaminations

The bailer is then slowly removed and the contents emptied into the appropriate sample containers. The sample should be transferred directly from the sample device to sample containers.

In-situ groundwater quality parameters were recorded on-site. Remaining samples were kept under 4°C in iced chilly containers and sent to laboratory for analysis.

Laboratory Test Certificates for the tested parameters are appended as Appendix 6.2.6. The groundwater test results were compared against the Contaminated Land Management and Control Guidelines No.1: Malaysian Recommended Site Screening Levels for Contaminated Land by DOE (SSLs) (Table 6.2.6). Secondary data were also provided in Table 6.2.6 for comparison purpose.

Generally, most of the groundwater parameters were below the laboratory test detection limits. Iron levels in groundwater sample from BH2 exceeded the limit. Iron is a metal that occur naturally in soils, rocks and minerals. At concentrations exceeding 0.3 mg/l of iron, the water’s usefulness may become seriously impacted, for example there may be a metallic taste to the water and staining of plumbing fixtures may become common. Manganese levels in BH1A and BH2 samples were higher than the limit. Total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) and volatile organic carbon (VOC) were below the laboratory test detection limits.

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Table 6.2.6: Baseline Groundwater Results

BH1A BH2 BH4 BH13 Secondary Data Screening Parameter Unit Method 29/10/18 29/10/18 29/10/18 29/10/18 aBH1A aBH2 bBH4 bBH13 Level (Groundwater) 4.10 pm 3.45 pm 3.20 pm 2.35 pm Sep-14 Jan-14 Q1 2017- Q4 2018 Temperature (in-situ) °C APHA 2550 B, 2012 29.8 29.5 30.4 30.6 - - 29.9 - 31.2 30.0 - 31.6 - APHA 4500-H+ B, pH Value (in-situ) _ 5.9 6.3 7.4 7.6 - - 5.8 - 7.4 6.1 - 7.6 - 2012 APHA 4500-O G, Dissolved Oxygen (in-situ) mg/L 1.5 1.8 5.5 6.4 - - 5.5 - 6.8 5.1 - 6.7 - 2012 Conductivity µmhos/cm APHA 2510 B, 2012 201.0 1260.0 186.0 435.0 - - 104.0 - 305.0 203.0 - 543.0 - Oxidation Reduction Potential mV APHA 2580 B, 2012 112.0 -80.1 139.0 193.0 - - 139.0 - 265.0 149.0 - 292.0 - Turbidity NTU APHA 2130 B, 2012 4.5 330.0 26.0 13.0 - - 0.25 - 35.0 <0.20 - 650.0 - Antimony mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.00078 Arsenic mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.003 <0.001 - 0.002 <0.001 - 0.001 0.000052 Beryllium mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 2.5 Cadmium mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.00092 Total Chromium mg/L 0.002 <0.001 0.002 0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 - 0.027 <0.001 - 0.011 - Copper mg/L 0.057 0.043 0.044 0.041 0.003 <0.001 <0.001 - 0.102 <0.001 - 0.051 0.08 Iron mg/L 0.228 70.4 0.328 0.348 20.4 99.5 0.014 - 0.353 0.002 - 10.400 1.4 Lead mg/L 0.003 0.006 0.019 0.005 <0.001 0.001 <0.001 - 0.026 <0.001 - 0.013 - Manganese mg/L 0.729 0.051 0.036 0.014 1.1 0.065 <0.001 - 0.037 <0.001 - 0.091 0.043 APHA 3125 B, 2017 Nickel mg/L 0.012 0.006 0.006 0.005 0.001 <0.001 <0.001 - 0.003 <0.001 - 0.011 - Selenium mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.01 <0.01 <0.001 <0.001 - 0.003 10 Silver mg/L <0.001 <0.001 0.007 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.0094 Tin mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.002 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 - 0.015 <0.001 - 0.012 1.2 Titanium mg/L 0.002 0.002 0.013 0,005 <0.01 <0.01 <0.001 - 0.005 <0.001 - 0.011 - Vanadium mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 - 0.016 8.6 Zinc mg/L 0.033 0.030 0.052 0.025 0.008 <0.005 0.007 - 0.091 0.007 - 0.120 0.6

Mercury mg/L 0.0003 0.0002 <0.0001 <0.0001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.0001 - 0.0002 <0.0001 - 0.0002 0.00062

nC6-nC12 mg/L In House Method <2 <2 <2 <2 - - <2 <2 - 0539 based on >nC12-nC28 mg/L <2 <2 <2 <2 - - <2 <2 - TNRCC Method TPH 1005, Ver 3, 1st >nC28-nC35 mg/L June 2001 <2 <2 <2 <2 - - <2 <2 -

Chloroform µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 0.22 Trichloroethene µg/L In House Method <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 - 0538 based on Dibromomethane µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 0.0075 USEPA 3510C, Bromodichloromethane µg/L December 1996 & In <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 0.13 VOC Benzene µg/L House Method 0534 <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 0.45 based on USEPA µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 0.13 Bromochloromethane 8270C, December Bromobenzene µg/L 1996 <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 110 Toluene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 2300

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BH1A BH2 BH4 BH13 Secondary Data Screening Parameter Unit Method 29/10/18 29/10/18 29/10/18 29/10/18 aBH1A aBH2 bBH4 bBH13 Level (Groundwater) 4.10 pm 3.45 pm 3.20 pm 2.35 pm Sep-14 Jan-14 Q1 2017- Q4 2018 Chloroethane µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 - Trans-1,2-Dichloroethene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 - Cis-1,2-dichloroethene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 0.15 Chloromethane µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 19 Dichlorodifluoromethane µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 20 1,1-Dichloroethene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 2.7 1,2-Dichloropropane µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 0.44 Tetrachloroethene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 - Dibromochloromethane µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 0.17 1,2-Dibromoethane µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 - Chlorobenzene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 7.8 1,1,1,2- µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 0.57 Tetrachloroethane Ethylbenzene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 1.5 o-xylene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 19 m,p-xylene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 200 Bromoform µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 3.3 Carbon Tetrachloride µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 0.45 2,2-Dichloropropane µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 - 1,3-Dichloropropane µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 37 1,1-Dichloropropene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 - 2-Chlorotoluene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 - 1,1,2,2- µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 0.0076 Tetrachloroethane 1,2,3-Trichloropropane µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 0.00075 Bromomethane µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 0.75 4-chlorotoluene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 - 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 1.5 1,1-Dichloroethane µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 2.7 1,2-Dichloroethane µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 0.17 Tertbutylbenzene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 - 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 12 Sec-butylbenzene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 200 1,2-Dichlorobenzene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 30 1,3-Dichlorobenzene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 370 1,4-Dichlorobenzene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 0.41 n-Butylbenzene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 100 1,2-Dibromo-3- µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 0.00033 chloropropane

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 0.4

Napthalene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 -

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Hexachlorobutadiene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 0.14

1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 0.7

Isopropylbenzene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 -

p-Isopropyltoluene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 -

Methylene chloride µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 11

n-Propylbenzene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 -

Styrene µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 120

1,1,1-Trichloroethane µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 800

1,1,2-Trichloroethane µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 0.041

Vinyl chloride µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 0.019

Trichlorofluoromethane µg/L <10 <10 <10 <10 - - <0.01 - <10 <0.01 - <10 110 Secondary Data Source: a Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIA) For The Proposed Development Of HR PIB Complex On Part Of Block C500 And Part Of Block B500 At Lot 139 Gebeng Industrial Estate Kuantan, Pahang (Revision 1) , by Chemsain Konsultant Sdn Bhd, 2015 bGroundwater Quality Report for Operation Of Aroma Ingredients Chemical Complex On Block C400 At Lot 139, Gebeng Industrial Estate, Kuantan, Pahang, by Chemsain Konsultant Sdn Bhd (Q1 2017- Q4 2018)

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6.2.6.2 Air Quality

Baseline air quality was measured at three locations which covered the Project site and sensitive receptors in the vicinity of the Project site. Table 6.2.7 and Figure 6.2.9 describes and illustrates the monitoring locations. Some photos of sampling exercise are shown as Plate 6.2.13 to Plate 6.2.15.

Table 6.2.7: Location of Air Quality Sampling

Station Approximate Coordinates Justification A1 N 3°58'52.7" E 103°21'47.9" To represent existing ambient air quality at A100 adjacent to the south boundary of the Project site. A2 N 3°57’50.9” E 103°23'0.08" To represent existing ambient air quality at Taman Balok Makmur, a residential area located south of the Project site A3 N 4°00’56.5” E 103°24'18.6" To represent existing ambient air quality at Kg Gebeng, a residential area located east of the Project site

Plate 6.2.13: Air Sampling at A1 Plate 6.2.14: Air Sampling at A2

Plate 6.2.15: Air Sampling at A3

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Based on the ambient air test results as tabulated in Table 6.2.8, it was observed that the ambient air quality at all sampling locations complied with the MAAQS. Even though PM10 concentration at A2 is still below the MAAQS limit, the concentration is slightly higher compared to the secondary data. This is expected to be caused by open burning activity observed near the A2 sampling location during the sampling period as well as activities at nearby night market area.

Due to this, the PM10 baseline concentration at A2 will not be used for air quality assessment in

Chapter 7. The maximum PM10 value from the secondary data range for A2 will be used instead.

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Table 6.2.8: Baseline Air Quality Results Secondary Data* A1 A2 A3 A2 A3 Date: Date: Date: 15/10/18- MAAQS Parameter Method 16/10/18- 18/10/18- 16/10/18 2013- 2013- 2020 17/10/18 19/10/18 Time: 12.18 2016 2016 Time: 02.21 Time: 01.59 pm-12.18 pm-02.21 pm pm-01.59 pm pm 40 CFR PM10, 100 @ Appendix J <10.0 73.4 34 1.6-29.1 1.6-24.7 µg/m3 24 hrs to Part 50

40 CFR PM2.5, 35 @ 24 Appendix J <10.0 <10.0 15.6 16.4 17.2 µg/m3 hrs to Part 50 In House Method based on Methods of SO2, air sampling 80@ 24 3 <6.0 <6.0 <6.0 <20.0 <20.0 µg/m and analysis, hrs 3rd Edition, Method 818A (sampling excluded)

30 @ 1 CO, ppm In-situ <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <3.0 <3.0 hr

In House Method based on <6.0 @ <6.0 @ Methods of Morning Morning NO2, air sampling <6.0 @ <6.0 @ 280 @ 1 µg/m3 and analysis, <20.0 <20.0 <20.0 Afternoon Afternoon hr 3rd Edition, <6.0 @ <6.0 @ Method 704A Evening Evening (sampling excluded) Secondary Data Source: 1. Environmental Impact Assessment on Proposed Nitrogen Generation Plant, Boiler and Turbine Generator Package for Generation of Steam and Power on Part of Block B500 at Lot 139, Gebeng Industrial Estate, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia by Chemsain Konsultant Sdn Bhd (2016).

2. Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIA) for the Proposed Development of HR PIB Complex on Part of Block C500 and Part of Block B500 at Lot 139, Gebeng Industrial Estate, Kuantan, Pahang by Chemsain Konsultant Sdn Bhd. (2015).

3. Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment for Proposed Development of a New 30 Kt/Y 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid Plant at the Integrated Chemical Site in Gebeng, Kuantan, Pahang by Chemsain Konsultant Sdn Bhd. (2014).

4. Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIA) for the Proposed Development of New Aroma Chemical Complex on Block C400 at Lot 139, Gebeng Industrial Estate, Kuantan, Pahang by Chemsain Konsultant Sdn Bhd. (2014).

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6.2.6.3 Noise

Baseline for noise was determined to characterize the existing background noise levels at the boundary of the Project site. Noise levels were monitored continuously for 15 hours day time and about 9 hours night time. Table 6.2.9 gives a description of the monitoring locations and these are further illustrated on Figure 6.2.9. A photo of noise measurement activity is shown as Plate 6.2.16.

Table 6.2.9: Location of Noise Measurement Sampling

Station Approximate Coordinates Justification

NP1 N 3°58'52.7" E 103°21'47.9" To represent existing noise level at A100 adjacent to the south boundary of the Project site.

NP2 N 3° 59’ 07.1”; E 103° 21’ 49.5” To represent existing noise level at the south western of the ICS-B400 Blockfield

NP3 N 3° 59’ 06.3”; E 103° 22’ 09.4” To represent existing noise level at the south eastern of the ICS-D600 Blockfield

NP4 N 3° 59’ 02.3”; E 103° 22’ 10.5” To represent existing noise level at the south eastern boundary of ICS-D200 Blockfield

NP5 N 3° 59’ 34.0” E 103° 22’ 10.5” To represent existing noise level at the northern boundary of ICS-B800 Blockfield

Plate 6.2.16: Noise Measurement at NP1

The measured noise levels are summarised in Table 6.2.10. Certificate of Test Results are shown in Appendix 6.2.6 and these noise levels were compared to the noise limit stipulated by DOE for the BPC’s ICS site, as 70 dB(A) during both day time and night time.

Secondary data from noise monitoring activities are tabulated in Table 6.2.10 for comparison purposes.

Based on the measured noise levels, both day time and night time noise levels at all monitoring locations, complied with DOE stipulated limits of 70 dB(A).

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Table 6.2.10: Baseline for Boundary Noise Levels

DOE’s Regulated Noise Measurement, dB(A) Noise Contributing Secondary Data Noise Limit for Location Date and Time Activities BPC ICS Boundary Leq Lmax Lmin L90 L10 Leq 15/10/18-16/10/18 NP1 Sound from normal 11.55 am -10.00 pm plant (BASF) and 61.1 83.6 56.0 58.8 62.6 a61.0 - 65.9 70 7.00 am – 11.55 am nearby plant (UPC,RABBIT) (Day time) 15/10/18-16/10/18 Sound from normal plant (BASF) and 10.00 pm - 07.00 am 63.4 82.0 57.6 60.1 63.9 a55.7 -68.2 70 nearby plant (Night time) (UPC,RABBIT) 16/10/18-17/10/18 NP2 Sound from normal 01.18 pm - 10.00 pm plant operation, 61.7 92.1 56.9 59.0 64.1 - 70 07.00 am - 01.18 pm vehicle movement and human activities (Day time) 16/10/18-17/10/18 Sound from normal 10.00 pm - 07.00 am 58.9 79.2 56.9 58.3 59.7 - 70 plant operation (Night time) 15/10/18-16/10/18 NP3 10.33 am - 10.00 pm Sound from normal 66.4 92.3 51.7 55.5 68.5 plant (BASF) and - 70 07.00 am - 10.33 am nearby plant (U.G) (Day time)

15/10/18-16/10/18 Sound from normal 10.00 pm - 07.00 am 58.9 79.2 56.9 58.3 59.7 plant (BASF) and - 70 (Night time) nearby plant (U.G)

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DOE’s Regulated Noise Measurement, dB(A) Noise Contributing Secondary Data Noise Limit for Location Date and Time Activities BPC ICS Boundary Leq Lmax Lmin L90 L10 Leq 16/10/18-17/10/18 NP4 01.23 pm - 10.00 pm Sound from normal 62.9 78.7 55.3 58.4 67.7 plant operation (pipe b58.9 - 69.6 70 07.00 am -01.23 pm release stim) (Day time)

16/10/18-17/10/18 Sound from normal 10.00 pm - 07.00 am 66.5 76.0 58.5 63.4 68.0 plant operation (pipe b59.9 - 70.4 70 (Night time) release stim) 22/10/18-23/10/18 NP5 Sound from normal 11.00 am - 10.00 pm plant activities and 54.7 87.9 42.3 47.8 57.5 c 51 – 58.2 70 07.00 am - 11.00 am vehicle movement from main road (Day time) 22/10/18-23/10/18 Sound from normal plant activities and 10.00 pm - 07.00 am 54.1 81.6 40.1 45.8 52.9 c 48.2 - 55.3 70 vehicle movement (Night time) from main road Secondary Data Source: a N2 in Environmental Monitoring Report For Post EIA Compliance Monitoring For BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn Bhd At Gebeng Industrial Estate, Mukim Sg. Karang, Kuantan District, Pahang, by Chemsain Konsultant Sdn Bhd (Q4 2016, Q1-Q4 2017-Q4 2018 Reports) b N4 in Environmental Monitoring Report For Post EIA Compliance Monitoring For BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn Bhd At Gebeng Industrial Estate, Mukim Sg. Karang, Kuantan District, Pahang, by Chemsain Konsultant Sdn Bhd (Q4 2016, Q1-Q4 2017-Q4 2018 Reports) c N5 in Environmental Monitoring Report For Development Of Nitrogen Generation Plant, Boiler And Turbine Generator Package For Generation Of Steam And Power On Part Of Block B500 At Lot 139, Gebeng Industrial Estate, Kuantan, Pahang (Q1 2016, Q1-Q4 2017, and Q1-Q4 2018 Reports)

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6.3 Biological Environment

6.3.1 Ecology within Project Site

The B200 site is already developed as Acrylics Complex meanwhile the A200 site has been prepared earlier as part of the ICS development. No vegetation of ecological significance was observed at the site. As the Project site is not a suitable habitat for wildlife, no wildlife of conservation exists.

6.3.2 Ecology within Study Area

The primary natural habitats encountered in the surrounding area can generally be described as:

. Peat swamp vegetation; 

. Secondary forest and scrubland; and 

. Mangrove and estuarine areas towards downstream of Sg. Balok. 

A series of low hills can be found to the far west side of Sg. Balok. Bukit Penggorak is the closest hill to the Project site at an elevation of approximately 200 m. it is covered with scrub and residual secondary forest vegetation such as species belonging to the Myrtaceae, Melastomaceae, Verbenaceae and Euphorbiaceae families.

The peat swamp vegetation in the GIE area has largely been removed of most commercial species of trees. Remnants of the forest to the north of the GIE are dying or show a high incidence of dead trees. There are some regrowth of peat swamp forest in some parts along the Gebeng Highway and to the west, adjacent to the GIE boundary.

Mangrove forests are found mainly near the estuary of Sg. Balok and its tributary, Sg. Tunggak. Typical mangrove species found in the area are Sonneratia, Avicennia, and Rhizophora.

A study done by Rozainah and Mohamad (2006) reported 16 species were observed along Sg. Balok towards its river mouth. The recorded species and status based on reference made to the IUCN Red List 2015 are as follows:

Species IUCN 2015 Status Rhizophora mucrinata Lamk Least Concern Rhizophora apiculata Bl. Least Concern Excoecaria agallocha L. Least Concern Bruguiera cylindrica L Least Concern Xylocarpus granatum Koening Least Concern Avicennia officinalis L. Least Concern Lumnitzera littorea (Jack) Voight Least Concern Bruguiera parviflora (Roxb.) Ding Hou Not yet assessed Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl Least Concern

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR EXPANSION OF ACRYLICS COMPLEX ON B200 AND A200 BLOCKFIELDS AT THE EXISTING INTEGRATED CHEMICAL SITE (ICS) OF BASF PETRONAS CHEMICALS SDN BHD, GEBENG, KUANTAN, PAHANG CHAPTER 6- EXISITNG ENVIRONMENT Species IUCN 2015 Status Lumnitzera racemosa Willd. Least Concern Avicennia alba Bl. Least Concern Sonneratia alba Sm. Least Concern Acrostichum aureum L. Least Concern Derris heterophylla (Wild) Not yet assessed Hibiscus tiliaceus L Not yet assessed Merope angulata (Willd.) Swingle Not yet assessed

The study also quoted a study done by Chai (1982) which revealed that a combination of R. Mucronata and X. granatum in their study plots constituted a ‘subtype’ which suggests that Sg. Balok is a secondary mangrove forest.

Photos of the vegetation along the Gebeng Industrial Estate and at the Sg Balok area are shown in Plate 6.3.1 and Plate 6.3.2 respectively.

Plate 6.3.1: Vegetation at some of the peat area along the road side to Gebeng Industrial Estate

Plate 6.3.2: Sg Balok further downstream of the GIE

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A survey to record the existing land uses within the Project site and the surrounding areas up to 5 km radius was carried out in November 2018. Desktop research, interviews with local agencies, state authorities as well as the local leaders were among the additional efforts to verify the existing land uses.

6.4.1 Existing Land Use within Project Site

The expansion of CAA plant will be at the existing Acrylics Complex at B200 Blockfield meanwhile the new BA plant will be at A200 Blockfield. Existing plants within the ICS includes:

. Acrylics Complex (Acrylic Acid Plant and Acrylic Esters Plants)

. OXO-Syngas Complex (OXO-Alcohols, Phthalic Anhydride, Plasticisers, Butyl Acetate and Synthesis Gas Plants)

. BDO / MAn Complex (Butanediol and Maleic Anhydride Plants)

. Toray BASF PBT Resin Sdn Bhd (not under the management of BPC)

. Common infrastructure, export, utility and support systems including drum and truck loading, centralized wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), cooling water system, roads, administration, and material storage)

. Aroma Complex

. HR PIB Complex

. 2-EH Acid Plant

. Nitrogen Generation Plant (GAN)

Photos of the existing plants are shown in Plate 6.4.1. Location of these existing plants are illustrated in Figures 6.4.2(a-c).

Acrylics Complex OXO Syngas Complex

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BDO Complex Toray BASF PBT Resin Sdn Bhd

Cooling Tower WWTP

Aroma Complex HR PIB Complex

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2-EH Acid Plant Nitrogen Generation Plant (GAN)

Plate 6.4.1: Existing Plants within the ICS

6.4.2 Existing Land Use within 5 km

The Project site will be located within the existing ICS in Phase III of the Gebeng Industrial Estate (GIE) in Pahang. The GIE is one of the main industrial areas in Pahang and is located approximately 35 km north of the Kuantan town centre. The total land area allocated for GIE is about 9,600 acres. The GIE is primarily planned for chemical and petrochemical industries. Phase I, II and III of the industrial estate are almost fully taken up while Phase IV is still considered as area under development stage. Details of various development stages are summarized in Table 6.4.1. The Pahang State Development Corporation (PKNP) is the authority responsible for the development and management of the GIE.

Table 6.4.1: Development Stages of Gebeng Industrial Estate Phase Development Phase I The development comprises an area of 700 acres and is fully occupied. The existing industries include MTBE, AMC, MIECO and Cargill Palm Products Phase II The development covers an area of 1,400 acres. At present, approximately 81% of total area is occupied. The industries located here include RP Chemicals, Eastman, WR Grace, Cryovac, Kaneka, Flexsys and Kontena Nasional Phase III Development commenced in 1997 and area allocated for development is 4,000 acres. The present occupants include BPC, PETRONAS and Polyplastics, Lynas, Malaysia Maritime. Currently, approximately 75% of the total area is occupied Phase IV Presently undeveloped. It has potential development area of 1,542 acres and PASDEC has allocated 65% from this area for oil and gas refinery

The land uses within 5 km radius from the Project site mainly consist of industries, schools, institutions and residential.

The existing industries located within 5 km radius include petrochemicals, wood-based, plastics, chemicals, food processing, concrete and engineering. These include PETRONAS MTBE,

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An industrial training institute, Institut Latihan Perindustrial (ILP) Kuantan is located approximately 1.9 km south of the Project site. A commercial area is located in the about 1 km southeast of the Project site. This area houses about 100 shop lots providing various supporting services, such as restaurants, convenience stores, industrial services and products supply companies.

The land to the north of the Project site is currently undeveloped; this land has been designated for GIE Phase IV development. The western adjacent site is currently undeveloped as well.

Major residential areas within 5 km radius of the proposed Project include Taman Balok Perdana, Taman Balok Makmur and Taman Cahaya. Besides these residential areas, which are a mixture of the traditional kampung-type and modern housing areas at Perkampungan Seberang Balok, there are also the Kompleks Perumahan TLDM and LPK Flats. With respect to the Project site, residential areas are mainly located to the southeast, southwest and south of the Project site. The western sector is mainly forest area and is uninhibited. A list of some prominent land uses within 5 km radius from the Project site are provided in Table 6.4.2 and illustrated in Figures 6.4.2(a-c).

Table 6.4.2: Summary of Existing Land Uses within 5 km Radius

Land Use Direction Description of Land Use Type from Project <500 m Industry Northwest

WZS Misi Setia Sdn Bhd Utility Northwest

Water Tank

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Voltage Solar Plant Industry Southwest

Pacific Selatan Agency Sdn Bhd (D’Rabbit) Industry Southeast

Kaneka (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Kontena Nasional Berhad

W R Grace Specialty Chemicals (M) Sdn Bhd

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Gebeng Commercial Centre 1 km to 3 km Industry Northeast

Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd South Pacific Chemical Industries Sdn Bhd

Industry Northwest

Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park Industry Southeast

PETRONAS Chemical MTBE RP Chemical (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

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TNB Gebeng Polypropylene

PTS Goldkist Industry Sdn Bhd Cargill Palm Products Sdn Bhd

Gas Malaysia Berhad Asturi Metal Builders

Borsig Boiler System Meico Chipboard Bhd

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Ji Kang Dimensi Sdn Bhd Vibrant Waves Sdn Bhd

Linde Malaysia Sdn Bhd Mestika Rimba Transport & Agency Sdn Bhd

South

Felda Transport Services Sdn Bhd Urban Environment Industries

East Coast Multi-Services Telekom Malaysia

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Kinsteel Berhad SME Bank Kompleks Usahawan

Srijanis Sdn Bhd

Institution Southeast

Institusi Latihan Perindustrian (ILP) SMK and SK Pelabuhan Kuantan

SK Balok Baru

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Taman Balok Makmur Taman Balok Perdana

Waterbody West

Sg. Balok

3 km to 5 km radius Residential Southeast

Taman Seberang Balok Taman Cahaya

Taman Kasha Villa Taman LKNP Balok Baru

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Kampung Selamat Rumah Pangsa Lembaga Pelabuhan Kuantan

Port Southeast

Kuantan Port

Industry Southeast

Wisma Kuantan Port Consortium Kuantan Flour Mill

6.4.3 Future Land Use

Based on reference made to the Rancangan Tempatan Kuantan 2035 (Penggantian), the Project site and its immediate surrounding areas to the north, east, south and west are zoned for industrial activities. Figure 6.4.3 shows the Project site location within the Local Plan. Immediately on the northern side of BPC’s ICS, the currently unoccupied areas are zoned for transportation and road services, commercial and institutional areas. Further north to this area (more than 5 km), some housing zone was noted.

6.4.4 Environmental Sensitive Areas

Human residential, schools and place of worship have been identified as the environmental sensitive areas (ESA) which are located adjacent to the Project site.

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SOURCE: PENGUBAHAN RANCANGAN TEMPATAN DAERAH KUANTAN 2035 (+)74' ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR EXPANSION OF ACRYLICS COMPLEX ON B200 AND A200 BLOCKFIELDS AT THE EXISTING INTEGRATED CHEMICAL SITE (ICS) OF BASF PETRONAS CHEMICALS SDN BHD, GEBENG, KUANTAN, PAHANG CHAPTER 6- EXISITNG ENVIRONMENT Institut Latihan Perindustrian Kuantan (ILP Kuantan) is located within the GIE and is approximately 1.9 km south of the BPC site. Facilities available at the training centre include hostels that can accommodate 600 people, lecture rooms and workshops, lecture hall and multipurpose hall, library and sport and recreational areas. The training centre offers full time and part time courses such as industrial mechanical technology, electrical technology, industrial electronic technology etc. Typical duration for each course is about 21 months (15 months at the training centre and 6 months industrial training).

The nearest settlements are Taman Balok Makmur and Taman Balok Perdana, which are located about 3 km southeast and southwest of the Project site along the Kuantan-Pelabuhan Bypass Road. Taman Balok Makmur housing development comprises about 435 houses in the Phase I area and 350 houses in the Phase II area. SK Balok Baru is located within this housing area. A number of small villages are located further south along the coastal road between Kuantan and Kuantan Port. Perkampung Seberang Balok and Kampung Balok are traditional villages which are situated approximately 5 km south of the site adjacent to the coastline.

Based on population census in 2000 by the Department of Statistics Malaysia, the total population count for Taman Balok Perdana, Taman Balok Makmur and Kem TLDM Kampung Seberang Balok is 5,973. Of this population number, approximately 57% are 25 years and below. 87% of the population comprise Malays, 0.2% are Chinese, while 2.2% are Indians.

Kampung Selamat is a traditional settlement area located close to Kuantan Port. The people in the village are mostly employed by Kuantan Port and the surrounding industries. The village is shielded from the activities in the GIE by Bukit Penggorak. The KPC quarters are located more than 5 km from the BPC site. There are about 10 blocks of flats in the quarters with a total of 88 households (8 units per block). The KPC quarter includes a mosque, community hall and various sporting facilities. Kg. Gebeng is a coastal village, located approximately 5 km to the northeast of the BPC site along the Kuantan-Terengganu coastal trunk road. The total population in this linear settlement area is estimated to be about 600 people.

The ESAs are listed in Table 6.4.3 below and shown in Figure 6.4.4.

Table 6.4.3: Environmental Sensitive Areas (ESA)

Village / Receptor Approximate Direction Distance Institut Latihan Perindustrian Kuantan 1.9 km

Balok Perdana 2.7 km Masjid Balok Makmur 2.6 km Kompleks Perumahan TLDM Taman Samudra 2.9 km SK Balok Baru 2.9 km SK Pelabuhan and SMK Pelabuhan 2.9 km Southeast Taman Emerald LNT Balok 3 km Taman Balok Makmur 2.8 km Taman Armani Balok Makmur 3.1 km Seberang Balok 3.5 km Taman Balok Putra 3.6 km

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6.5 Human Environment

6.5.1 Regional Population Profile

The Project site is located in Kuantan District, Pahang. Kuantan with an area of 2,960 km2, is divided into six sub-districts comprising a total population of 443,796 (Department of Statistics, 2010). The Project site is located within the Sg. Karang Sub-district with a total population of 54,838. The population of Sg. Karang covers only 12.4% of Kuantan.

6.5.1.1 Ethnicity, Gender Structure and Household

The dominant ethnic group in Sg. Karang is Malay (87.27%) followed by Chinese (5.32%), non- Malaysian (4.0%), other bumiputera (1.8%), Indian (1.2%) and others (0.37%). Similar to Sg. Karang, the dominant ethnic group in Kuantan is Malay (75.12%). This is followed by Chinese (16.91%), non- Malaysian (3.47%), Indian (3.10%) other bumiputera (1.09%), and others (0.32%). The total population by ethnic group is tabulated in Table 6.5.1.

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Ethnic Group Sub-district: Sg. Karang District: Kuantan Total % Total % Bumiputera (Native) Malays 47,855 87.27 333,391 75.12 Other Bumiputera 969 1.767 4,842 1.09 Non-Bumiputera Chinese 2,917 5.319 75,042 16.91 Indian 681 1.242 13,739 3.10 Others 204 0.372 1,400 0.32 Non-Malaysian 2,212 4.034 15382 3.47 Total 54,838 100 443,796 100 Source: Department of Statistics, 2010

Table 6.5.2 summarises the gender distribution of Kuantan District and Sg. Karang Sub-district. The gender ratio for Kuantan District is 108 male for every 100 females. At the sub-district level, the gender ratio for Sg. Karang is 116 male to every 100 females. A balance gender ratio at Kuantan District may be associated by a balance male and female birth ratio. The higher number of male in Sg. Karang Sub-district reflects the industrial nature of employment in the area.

Kuantan District reported a total number of 96,396 households in 2010, of which only 12,031 households reside in the Sg. Karang Sub-district. The average household size for Kuantan District and Sg. Karang Sub-district is 4.6 persons per households.

Table 6.5.2: Gender Distribution and Households of Kuantan District and Sg. Karang, 2010

Administrative Area Male Female Total Ratio Households Household Size District: Kuantan 230,648 213,148 443,796 108 96,396 4.6 Sub-district: Sg. Karang 29,459 25,379 54,838 116 12,031 4.6 Source: Dept. of Statistics, 2010

6.5.1.2 Age Structure

Table 6.5.3 provides the age distribution of the population of Sg. Karang and Kuantan District in 2010. Approximately 37.44% of the population of Sg. Karang falls into the age group of 15 and below, which is typical of a growing population. The Sub-district has the greatest portion of persons between age 15-64 age group (60.25%) while only 2.32% fall within the age group of 65 year old and above. Both Sg Karang Sub-district and Kuantan District have a youthful age structure whereby the percentage of population under the age of 30 is 65.22% and 61% respectively.

The dependency ratio is the ratio of the number of persons falling in the age groups of <15 years and ≥65 years, compared to the number of persons in the working age group 15-64 years. The dependency ratio for Sg. Karang Sub-district is 66 per 100 persons meanwhile the dependency ratio for Kuantan District is 50.4 per 100 persons.

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Age Group Sub-district: Sg. Karang District: Kuantan Total % Total % 0 – 4 8,507 15.51 45,994 10.36 5 – 9 6,456 11.77 43,258 9.75 10 - 14 5,572 10.16 42,869 9.66 15 – 19 4,665 8.51 49,642 11.19 20 – 24 4,864 8.87 45,710 10.30 25 – 29 5,703 10.40 43,537 9.81 30 – 34 4,840 8.83 32,591 7.34 35 – 39 3,691 6.73 28,537 6.43 40 – 44 3,217 5.87 26,049 5.87 45 – 49 2,347 4.28 24,623 5.55 50 – 54 1,796 3.28 19,929 4.49 55 – 59 1,154 2.10 13,795 3.11 60 – 64 756 1.38 10,568 2.38 65 – 69 526 0.96 6,575 1.48 70 – 74 339 0.62 4,855 1.09 75 and above 405 0.74 5,264 1.19 Total 54,838 100 443,796 100 Source: Department of Statistics 2010

6.5.2 Stakeholder Engagement

Formal and informal engagements with identified key stakeholders were carried out by EIA Consultant.

6.5.2.1 Engagement Session with Majlis Perbandaran Kuantan

An engagement session was conducted with Tuan Mohd Arif from Bahagian Pembangunan, Majlis Perbandaran Kuantan on 14 November 2018.

Summary of Discussion:

. The Officer has shared that that the Master Plan for the overall BPC site has been approved many years ago. Since the Acrylics Complex at B200 blockfield is an existing complex, any changes made may require submission of Building Plan Application. For A200 block field, the Project Proponent should submit new KM application.

. Based on the Officer’s knowledge, there is no complaint received about the BPC site for the past two years. This may be due to BPC is located within designated industrial area.

. The Officer advised that there is a division that managed Gebeng area known as Badan Pengurusan Gebeng. This division assists requests for license renewal and receive any complaints.

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6.5.2.2 Engagement Session with Pejabat Penghulu Mukim Sg Karang

Due to unavailability of the Penghulu Mukim Sg Karang and MPKK of Kg Balok, engagement session was carried out with En. Mohammad Ali Osman that represented both the Penghulu as well as the MPKK of Kg Balok on 15 November 2018.

Summary of Discussion:

. For the past two years, no complaints about BPC’s operation have been received from the local communities.

6.5.2.3 Engagement Session with Jabatan Perancangan Bandar dan Desa (JPBD) Negeri Pahang

An engagement session was conducted with En. Muhammad Soffi Othman (Pegawai Perancangan Bandar dan Desa) and Pn. Mardiana Abd Rahman (Penolong Pegawai Perancangan Bandar dan Desa) from Bahagian Kawalan Perancangan, Unit Geospatial dan Pelaburan Khas on 15 November 2018.

Summary of Discussion:

. JPBD Negeri Pahang has no objection towards the Project development as long as the Project Proponent complies with DOE’s requirement.

. The Project site is located within designated industrial area.

. Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is not required since it is located within existing plant within BPC site.

. In terms of road infrastructure, since the road network is located within industrial area, no issue is foreseen.

. No complaints about BPC’s operation have been received.

6.5.2.4 Department of Irrigation and Drainage Negeri Pahang

An engagement session was conducted with En Ghazali from Bahagian Saliran Mesra Alam.

Summary of Discussion:

. Since the Project is located within an existing site BOC, the Officer acknowledged that the site has been installed with proper drainage system.

. Flash flood event happened at Sg Ular and northern area which are located further north from BPC site.

. No complaints about BPC’s operation have been received.

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Dialogue session was held on 12 February 2019 at BPC. The Dialogue session aimed to brief local communities’ leaders and industrial stakeholders adjacent to the Project, explaining the scale of construction and operation as well as the purpose of the EIA assessment. The dialogue session also helps to gauge the awareness and acceptance about the Project as well as to clarify any unclear or lack of information on the Project. In addition, the Proponent has viewed the dialogue session as an opportunity to establish good relationships with the relevant stakeholders.

The dialogue session was carried out in the presence of the Project Proponent, EIA Consultant and industrial stakeholders, DOE Gebeng Branch, representative from Pejabat Daerah and representative from local communities’ leaders. The invitation letter and list of attendees are attached in Appendix 6.5.1. Some photos taken during the dialogue session are provided as Plate 6.5.1.

An oral-and-slide presentation of the Project, explaining about the Project was carried out. The information provided include process description, potential impact assessment as well as pollution and prevention and mitigation measures. This was followed by a question-and-answer session. A copy of the presentation slides is attached in Appendix 6.5.1.

Issues of concern during the dialogue session were mainly about waste water production and treatment, waste gases emission, and traffic diversion. Issues of concern during question-and-answer session are listed in Table 6.5.4.

Table 6.5.4: Question-And-Answer Session on 12 February 2019

No Questions from Participants Responses from Project Proponent/ EIA Consultant 1. Off gas and waste water will be Yes. Off gases and waste water from CAA plant will channelled to boiler? be channelled to an existing boiler for treatment.

2. What is the capacity of the existing The existing WWTP can handle a maximum flow of WWTP? Can it cater additional waste 23,040 m3/day and COD load of 14,400 kg water from the Project. COD/day. At present, 80% of COD load capacity is used and additional 2% from Project is treatable.

3. Any other water quality sampling No. Water quality sampling location W4 is located location before final discharge to Sg prior to mixing of discharge from other industrial Balok? facilities. This location is deemed appropriate to represent the discharge from the Project site.

4. What are the air quality parameters? The air quality parameters are - PM10, PM2.5, SO2, CO and NO2. 5. Waste water will be discharge to Sg Waste water will be treated at the existing Balok? Local communities are very Centralised WWTP prior discharge to Sg Balok. concern about water pollution at Sg Periodical monitoring will be carried out. Balok. 6. Any overflow from WWTP that can No. Process waste water from the Project will be enter Sg Balok? contained inside a waste water tank and piped to the WWTP for treatment. Rain water will be contained inside First Flush Pit (FFP). The first 25 mm of rainfall water will be sent to WWTP for treatment while the remaining water that is deemed

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR EXPANSION OF ACRYLICS COMPLEX ON B200 AND A200 BLOCKFIELDS AT THE EXISTING INTEGRATED CHEMICAL SITE (ICS) OF BASF PETRONAS CHEMICALS SDN BHD, GEBENG, KUANTAN, PAHANG CHAPTER 6- EXISITNG ENVIRONMENT No Questions from Participants Responses from Project Proponent/ EIA Consultant not contaminated will be channelled to existing storm water drainage system that will discharge to existing PKNP drainage system. 7. Secondary data of air quality Yes, available secondary data of air quality monitoring will be included in the EIA monitoring will be included. report? 8. What will happen if the thermal There is an interlock system in place, if the thermal oxidizer breaks down? oxidizer breaks down, the production process will stop. 9. Will there be traffic diversion inside the It is not confirmed yet. It can only be confirm prior BPC facility? construction starts.

Plate 6.5.1: Photos during Dialogue Session

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6.6 Infrastructure and Utilities

6.6.1 Existing Health Facilities

Various public health facilities are provided in the region surrounding the Project site. These include both public and private facilities, ranging from clinics to major hospitals. Such facilities are summarized in Table 6.6.1 below. Table

6.6.1: Public Health Facilities Surrounding the Project Site

Public Health Facility Klinik Kesihatan Balok Proximity to Project Balok, Pahang Site (Approximately 7 km from the Project site) Services Provided Outpatient services Chronic Disease Emergency treatment Treatment Maternal and child Disease screening (both Case Referral – Hospital health chronic and non- Tengku Ampuan Afzan chronic) (HTAA), Kuantan

Note – Various private and public clinics are located throughout Kuantan and other areas in Pahang, offering similar health care services to Klinik Kesihatan Balok, which has been included in this report due to it being in closest proximity to the proposed project site. Public Health Facility Hospital Tangku Ampuan Afzan Kuantan (Major Hospital – 793 beds) Proximity to Project Kuantan (Approximately 10-15km from the proposed project site) Site Services Provided Inpatient services Specialist outpatient Rehabilitation services Hemodialysis Daily treatment inpatient Mental Health services Pathology Diagnostic imaging Surgery General medical Pediatrics Obstetrics and Gynecology Orthopedics Ophthalmology Dermatology Respiratory Ear, nose and throat Urology Nephrology Cardiology Daycare Source : Pejabat Kesihatan Kuantan (2015) and Hospital Kuantan (2013)

6.6.2 Road Network

The GIE is readily accessible from the major town of Kuantan and regional port and airport by the main coastal trunk road, Jalan Kuantan-Kemaman (Federal Route 3) and the East Coast Highway. Jalan Kuantan-Kemaman which is part of Federal Route 3 is a single lane dual carriageway road. At present, there are three roads that connect the GIE to the Jalan Kuantan-Kemaman.

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6.6.3 Airport

Kuantan Airport is the closest airport and is located about 40 km from Gebeng. This airport supports the domestic and some international aviation needs of Pahang State.

6.6.4 Kuantan Port

Kuantan Port is a multipurpose port serving Kuantan and the east coast region. As a deep-sea all weather port operating all year round, it is capable of handling vessels up to 150,000 DWT and various types of cargo ranging from general cargo, dry bulk to liquid bulk. The port also functions as centralised tankage facilities with pipeline and pipe rack system connecting Gebeng area to Kuantan Port. In addition, the port is positioning itself as a regional centre for transhipment activities as well as cargo consolidation and distribution activities. Kuantan Port is equipped with facilities and services to meet the specific requirements of the petrochemical industries. Presently, Kuantan Port has 22 berths, which includes eight berths for liquid cargo, three container berths and 11 dry bulk berths.

6.6.5 Electricity

The electricity supply in the Kuantan is provided by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and PETRONAS Gas Berhad’s centralized utility facilities (CUF).

6.6.6 Natural Gas Supply

A piped natural gas supply system is presently in-place within the GIE and Kuantan Port Industrial Area. The GIE is traversed (northeast-southwest) by a natural gas pipeline owned by PETRONAS Gas Berhad.

6.6.7 Water Supply

The water supply network for Gebeng is managed by the Pahang Water Supply Department and comprises a 32 MGD supply from the Semambu Water Treatment Plant, with three balancing reservoir at 4.5 MGD. There are also two other sources, namely the 2 MGD and 1.5 MGD reservoirs at Bukit Penggorak and Gebeng, and 0.5 MGD and 1.0 MGD reservoirs at Bukit Merah Gebeng.

6.6.8 Telecommunication

Major telecommunication provider in the Kuantan District is Telekom Berhad while other mobile providers are also available.

6.6.9 Solid Waste Disposal

Solid waste generated from Kuantan District is managed by Alam Flora and the nearest landfill is Jabor Jerangau Landfill, Kuantan.

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