Select a geographic area and/or select a theme Offshore exploration drilling - Ampasindava Profond Block Environmental and Social Impact Assessment CONTEXT OF THE PROJECT ExxonMobil plans an offshore exploration drilling activities on Ampasindava Offshore Profond Block. The block is located in the Mozambique Channel, along the North-West coast of Madagascar, and covers approximately 14,000 km2. The water depth of the area reaches 3,000 m.
SOGREAH MAGELIS’ SERVICES Sogreah Magelis performed an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for this project. This study contained several parts: Regarding the ESBS, Sogreah Magelis carried out a thorough description of marine ecosystems, sensitive species and socio-economic aspects of the project area. The ESIA included the identification and evaluation of negative and positive impacts as well as an inventory of wastes, discharges and emissions resulting from the project activities.
The Environmental Management Plan was used as a practical and methodological guide for the monitoring, internal organization, external communication, etc. The ESIA complies with Malagasy legislation and with international and ExxonMobil’s standards. |
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