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This Publication Is Devoted to the 25Th Anniversary of the North Caspian Project Udc 502.51(035.3) Bbc 20.1 E40 THIS PUBLICATION IS DEVOTED TO THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NORTH CASPIAN PROJECT UDC 502.51(035.3) BBC 20.1 E40 Reviewers: A.R. Medeu, Laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2013 in the field of science and technology, Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan; D.Sc.Biol., Prof. N.P. Ogar, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, D.Sc.Biol., Prof. EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-in-Chief: V.A. Skolskiy, General Director of KAPE LLC Deputy Editor-in-Chief: M.Z. Burlibaev, Member of the Russian Academy of Water Sciences, D.Sc.Tech., Prof., KAPE LLC Deputy General Director for Science Scientific Editors: S.Z. Asylbekova, D.Sc.Biol.; F.V.Klimov, Cand.of Biol.Sc.; E.G. Krupa, D.Sc.Biol.; G.K. Mutysheva, Cand.of Biol.Sc.; L.L. Stogova, Cand.of Biol.Sc.. Responsible Editors: E.A. Skolskaya; V.N. Uvarov, Cand.of Geogr.Sc. Approved for publication by the Scientific and Technical Council of the Kazakhstan Agency of Applied Ecology (KAPE STC) E40 Environmental Monitoring of the North-East Caspian Sea during Development of NCOC N.V. Oil Fields in the Period 2006- 2016. – Almaty: NCOC N.V., KAPE, 2018 - 400p. ISBN 978-601-332-146-2 The Monograph contains materials based on the results of environmental monitoring conducted by Agip KCO / NCOC N.V. during development of oil fields in Kazakhstan part of the North Caspian Sea. This second edition summarizes the monitoring materials for the period 2006-2016. The presented results of environmental monitoring allow tracing the impact from operations on the biodiversity and the environment of the North-East Caspian Sea during development of the offshore oil fields. The Monograph materials present the results of the analysis of changes in the components of marine biota (plankton, benthos, ichthyofauna, etc.), as well as changes occurring in the abiotic environment (atmospheric air, sea water, bottom sediments, etc.). The Monograph is illustrated with maps, photographs and graphs. The Monograph is intended for specialists in ecology, environmental protection, geography, hydrochemistry, hydrobiology and others, as well as for specialists in the oil and gas industry, and students of higher institutions. ISBN 978-601-332-146-2 UDC 502. 51 (035.3) BBC 20.1 Э40 © NCOC N.V., © KAPE, 2018 North Caspian Operating Company N.V. Environmental Monitoring of the North-East Caspian Sea during Development of NCOC N.V. Oil Fields in the Period 2006-2016 2018 Дизайн и печать выполнены в Казахстане Bruno Jardin, Managing Director, NCOC N.V. The 25th anniversary of the North Caspian of plankton, benthos, fish, birds and seals on a Project will see NCOC N.V. publish the regular basis. second monograph titled "ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING OF THE NORTH-EAST CASPIAN While implementing the North Caspian Project, SEA DURING DEVELOPMENT OF NCOC N.V. OIL we continuously take care to preserve the FIELDS IN THE PERIOD 2006-2016”. Northern Caspian environment and comply with the highest environmental standards. The North Caspian Project is the first large-scale project to develop offshore oil and gas fields in The North Caspian Consortium invests annually Kazakhstan. Kashagan with its 35 billion barrels billions of tenge to deliver the Environmental of oil in place stands out among them as it is the Protection Plan. In 2016 only, 5.5 billion tenge were largest hydrocarbon discovery of the past four spent for environmental protection measures and decades worldwide. It is unique in terms of the in 2017 – 4.8 billion tenge. And in 2017, over 955 project’s technological challenges, specifically its million tenge were earmarked for environmental safe and efficient development. monitoring and surveys. It is known that the North Caspian Sea is a We hope that the readers will find it interesting to sensitive environmental zone with rich and learn from the Monograph about the Company's unique flora and fauna. Without practical steps environmental agenda in the North Caspian Sea to preserve the Caspian marine environment as well as the findings of comprehensive marine that are grounded on state-of-the-art national environmental surveys from 2006 to 2016. and global environmental standards, the unique ecosystem could be impacted. In addition to hydrocarbon production, we as the Project Operator and our international partners have made it a priority to minimize environmental impacts of oil production. Therefore, we carry out systematic onshore and offshore environmental monitoring surveys, control the quality of air, water and bottom sediments, as well as the state organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Monograph covers the outcome of the 2006 through 2016 monitoring surveys. This period encompasses the most critical milestones of the Consortium production activities. Above all, it is about completion of the construction and installation phase and start-up of Kashagan Field - one of the largest in the Caspian region in terms hydrocarbon reserves. In the meantime, the Kalamkas-Sea exploration was ongoing. The environmental status of the Aktote and Kairan suspended wells on artificial islands could not be left unattended, either. The offshore petroleum operations expansion prompted the monitoring enhancement. The number of the monitoring stations, the survey scope and frequency increased ten-fold in this period. In recent years, the number of stations grew up to 300 vs. 200 per season, and the surveys started to be conducted all-year round. The Monograph emphasizes the scale and extent of the surveys, and the data processing will secure a true assessment of the environmental impact by the Consortium activities. I am pleased to share that the presented facts demonstrate the recorded Yermek Marabayev, changes in the biotic and abiotic parameters are Health, Safety, Security within the limits of natural fluctuations and the & Environment Director, NCOC N.V. ecosystem maintains the structural and functional integrity and natural self-recovery capacity. I would like to present you a monograph It gives us certainty that operations in the Caspian summarizing the results of the multiyear Sea might as well be conducted in strict compliance environmental monitoring surveys conducted with all the environmental requirements and laws by the North Caspian Consortium in the area of of the Republic of Kazakhstan and international offshore operations. standards. 25 years ago, at the dawn of their activities in this region of Kazakhstan, the Consortium specialists were well aware of how significant and unique it is for the Republic of Kazakhstan. Therefore, preservation of the sea natural resources, its flora and fauna became one of our priorities. In pursuance of this objective we have been developing and successfully rolling out a number of programs on preservation of biodiversity, regulatory and environmental compliance monitoring. The programs provide for observations over the seawater and marine biota quality, special birds monitoring surveys. A dedicated package of surveys over of the population and status of the Caspian seals, the only representative of mammals, has been put in place. All observations are now conducted by lead experts from research and development licensed areas are covered with an extensive network of industrial environmental monitoring. Moreover, all offshore facilities have a multi-level system to detect and prevent emergencies. The North Caspian Venture is implementing an array of measures to preserve the biodiversity of the Caspian Sea, specifically, we fund the artificial sturgeon reproduction with subsequent release of fingerlings into their habitat in order to replenish sturgeon populations. Years of surveys helped us to accumulate extensive environmental data and present assessments of the current state of the North Caspian ecosystem. NCOC N.V. showcases its openness through regular community updates about the state of the North-East Caspian environment. The findings of multi-year environmental surveys are published in scientific papers and reports and presented at community meetings and gatherings. In 2014, Monograph "ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING OF THE NORTH-EAST CASPIAN SEA DURING DEVELOPMENT OF OIL FIELDS, 1993-2006" was published, which was the first major compilation of environmental surveys for 1993-2006. Baltabai Kuanyshev, Corporate Services Director, This year, on the eve of the 25th anniversary of NCOC N.V. the North Caspian project, we present the second Monograph “ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING OF THE NORTH-EAST CASPIAN SEA DURING The backbone of the environmental policy DEVELOPMENT OF NCOC N.V. OIL FIELDS IN pursued by the North Caspian Venture in the THE PERIOD 2006-2016". The survey outcomes course of the oil and gas field development is the are construed given the natural environmental environmental protection priority. Since 1993 the changes and all human impacts on the marine Venture has delivered up to 200 comprehensive environment which enhances the credibility of environmental surveys of the North Caspian Sea key findings, estimates and recommendations in the areas of its petroleum operations. Their of researchers who were involved in the findings prove that ongoing petroleum operations environmental monitoring of the North-East do not cause any pollution due to rigorous Caspian Sea. and stringent compliance with environmental requirements of the Republic of Kazakhstan and We hope that this publication will once again constant monitoring of the environment. demonstrate our openness and that it is possible to perform petroleum operations without The efficient system of industrial and adverse impacts on the marine environment and environmental safety has been put in place at all in stringent compliance with Kazakhstan’s and Company’s facilities. All the waste from offshore international environmental standards. facilities is taken onshore, disposed and recycled with the help of the cutting-edge equipment. It fully meets all international standards and the Company has pursued this practice from the very inception of its operations in the Caspian Sea. Regular large-scale environmental surveys, including satellite observations, are carried out annually and during all seasons.
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