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Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Drilling Activities in Kalat Block 2866 -2, Balochistan Final Report July, 2020 Ref. No. IEE/02/05/20 EMC PAKISTAN PVT. LTD. 503, Anum Estate, Opp. Duty Free Shop, Main Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi. Phones: 9221-34311466, 34324680, Fax: 9221-34311467. E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.emc.com.pk Disclaimer: This report has Attorney – Client Privilege. EMC Pakistan Private Limited has prepared this report in accordance the information provided by Project Owners “Pakistan Petroleum Limited” for their sole and specific use. Any other persons who use any information contained herein do so at their own risk. This report cannot be used in the court of law for any negotiation or standardization. © EMC Pakistan Pvt. Limited 2020. Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Drilling Activities in Kalat Block 2866-2, Balochistan ACRONYMS IEE Initial Environmental Examination CC Construction Contractor HSE Health Safety and Environment COD Chemical Oxygen Demand BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand EMP Environmental Management Plan EPA Environmental Protection Agency GOP Government of Pakistan IFC International Financial Corporation IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature LAA Land Acquisition Act NCS National Conservation Strategy NEAP National Environmental Action Plan NEQS National Environmental Quality Standards PPL Pakistan Petroleum Limited PLGO Province Local Government Ordinance E & P Exploration and production UNESCO United Nations Educational Scientific& Cultural Organization WHO World Health Organization EMC Pakistan Private Limited Acronyms Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Drilling Activities in Kalat Block 2866-2, Balochistan EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This document presents the findings of an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) carried out by EMC Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited for the project “Drilling Activities in Kalat Block (2866-2), Balochistan” proposed by Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) with an objective to explore the hydrocarbon reservoirs underlying the area. The proposed Wells are located in the mid of Kalat Block in Kalat district of Balochistan province. Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) is pioneer of the natural gas industry in the country, has been a frontline player in the energy sector since the mid-1950s. As a major supplier of natural gas, PPL today contributes over 20 percent of the country’s total natural gas supplies besides producing crude oil, Natural Gas Liquid and Liquefied Petroleum Gas. PPL plans to drill Wells in the middle of Kalat Block (Kalat Block has area of 1733 sq. km) which was granted by the Government of Pakistan for the extraction of oil and gas, located in District Kalat and Khuzdar, in non-protected and uninhibited area. The main objectives of the exploratory drilling are as follows; To drill and evaluate hydrocarbons prospects safely without putting significant impact on the environment. To plan for the future production of oil and gas from the area. Table ES-1: Details of the Exploratory Drilling Well in Kalat Block (2866-2) Well Name Latitude Longitude Kalat X-3 28°36'6.86"N, 66°36'28.20"E Kalat X-4 28°37'57.62"N 66°37'10.57"E Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of the project has been carried out in compliance with the mandatory requirement of Section 15(1) of Balochistan Environmental Protection Act (BEPA), 2012 which requires that: “No proponent of a project shall commence construction or operation unless he has filed with the Agency an initial environmental examination or environmental impact assessment, and has obtained from the Agency approval in respect thereof.” Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Review of IEE and EIA) Regulations, 2000, accordingly categorizes the proposed project in Schedule 1, requiring an Initial Environmental Examination. EMC Pakistan Private Limited Page | ii Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Drilling Activities in Kalat Block 2866-2, Balochistan Figure ES-1: Location of Wells Kalat X-3, X-4 and Kalat Block (2866-2) The schedule of drilling activities, from civil works to plugging and abandonment is expected to take about 12 to 13 months. The tentative duration of key activities is provided below: Table ES-2: Expected Schedule of Drilling Activities Activities Duration Mobilization 15 days Civil works 4-5 months Drilling 4-5 months Testing and demobilization 1-2 months The potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts related to the proposed project have been identified through literature review, scrutinizing baseline data (both primary and secondary), professional opinions, experience, understanding of the proposed project activities, field observations and site surveys. The risks then identified have been addressed by recommendations of various mitigation measures to EMC Pakistan Private Limited Page | iii Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Drilling Activities in Kalat Block 2866-2, Balochistan reduce the severity of each impact. Assessment of the identified impacts was validated using the information obtained through site surveys. The experts engaged for the IEE study visited the project area to gather information on the environmental and social characteristics of the project area. The proponent shall oversee the entire activities with an objective to ensure environmental protection. The mitigation matrix for the drilling activities has been included in the section 5 of this report. The EMP has been prepared in accordance to national and international environmental management guidelines that will be used as a contract document for the contractor(s) and their personnel during the project activities. Several aspects have been identified in this EMP to prevent or mitigate that environmental impact of proposed Drilling Activities of Well Kalat X-3 and X-4 in Kalat Block (2866- 2). The IEE concludes that the proposed activities will not lead to significant adverse environmental impacts and careful implementation of the EMP will ensure that potential impacts are managed and minimized and the project proponents meet all statutory requirements. EMC Pakistan Private Limited Page | iv Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Drilling Activities in Kalat Block 2866-2, Balochistan Table ES 2: Environmental Impacts & Characterization Matrix Nature of Activity & Source Duration Extent Reversibility Likelihood Severity Significance Impact Landscape & Soil Erosion Construction of proposed well site Medium-term; location, depend on the Camp siting Direct availability of Local Reversible Possible Medium Low medium Construction of access tracks. hydrocarbon reserves. Noise Transportation of heavy machinery, Short to medium materials, equipment & personnel. Direct Local Reversible Possible Minor Low medium term Drilling operations. Dust Emission Dirt tracks by project related vehicles. Earthworks and construction for campsite. Combustion products (NOx, SO2, PM, Direct Medium term Local Reversible Possible Moderate Low medium CO and VOC) from diesel generators used in the camps to generate electricity. Air Emissions Exhaust emissions produced by Direct Short term Local Reversible Low Minor Low generators. (unlikely) as Exhaust fumes from vehicles and mitigation construction machinery. measures will ensure that air pollution remains within acceptable limits. EMC Pakistan Private Limited Page | v Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Drilling Activities in Kalat Block 2866-2, Balochistan Table ES 2: Environmental Impacts & Characterization Matrix Nature of Activity & Source Duration Extent Reversibility Likelihood Severity Significance Impact Water Abstraction Water required for drilling operation Direct Medium- term; Local Reversible Possible Minor Low Medium and other project activities. depend on the rainfall pattern and recharge regime of the deep aquifer. Soil and Water Contamination Domestic waste (sanitary and kitchen Direct Medium term Local Reversible Possible Minor Low Medium discharge). (after Oil and grease from vehicles and implementation of machinery. mitigation Sediments from altered land surfaces measures) (campsite). Stored fuel, oil and other chemicals. Impacts on Wildlife Improvement and construction of the Direct Short term to Local Possible Possible Minor Low Medium access road. medium term Removal of vegetation only where required. EMC Pakistan Private Limited Page | vi Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Drilling Activities in Kalat Block 2866-2, Balochistan TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 1 1.1 General .................................................................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Need of Environmental Assessment ......................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Pakistan Petroleum Limited-The Proponent .......................................................................................... 1 1.4 Project Location ......................................................................................................................................... 4 1.5 Scope of IEE Study .................................................................................................................................... 5 1.6 Categorization of the project .................................................................................................................... 6 1.7 Methodology for Initial Environmental Examination study