IEE for 2D seismic survey AD-10Process and Lessons learned

Naypyidaw July 11, 2016

Facts

Block AD-10 is located

•>150 km from nearest shore

•in >2000 m water depth

The 2D seismic survey commenced12 June 2016 with Polarcus Amani

The survey follows after 3D seismic surveys in neighbouring blocks AD-03, AD-02, AD-09 and AD-11

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Objectives of the IEE

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• Identify and assess potential environmental and social impacts of the seismic survey

• Provide results of public consultation and participation

• Identify measures to mitigate potential negative impacts

Process for the IEE for 2D survey AD-10• Prepared in accordance with the EIA Procedure and Administrative

Instruction of EIA Procedure

• Screening and scoping; defining area and potential issues

• Project proposal report

• Baseline data

− Desk top & literature review; marine mammal observation data from AD-3

− Stakeholder consultation for additional information and verification (Sittwe, Gwa, Thandwe; Thabyugyaing, Sat Thwar fishing villages)

• Impact assessment and identifying mitigating measures

• Disclosure of activity plans, IEE, contact details for grievances

− newspaper ads, stakeholder meetings, flyers, www.statoil.com

Timeline for the IEE,2D survey AD-10

• Project Proposal Report - October 2014

• Stakeholder consultation - June 2015

• IEE Report to MOGE - September 2015

• Comments to IEE from MOECAF - November 2015

• Submit revised/updated IEE - December 2015

• Disclosure of IEE - Dec 2015/ Jan 2016

• Disclosure & stakeholder consultation - March 2016

• IEE approval by MoNREC - May 2016

• Start seismic survey - June 2016

8 months for review, update & approval

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Key findings;- Biological Environment

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n Most key sensitive habitats located ~150km from Block AD-10.

n No protected or environmentally sensitive areas lie within the Activity Area(s).

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Key findings;- Fishing Areas

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n Fishing activity greatest in shallow watersn Fishing activity decreases with increasing

distance offshoren Majority of local fishing within 20 miles

(~30 km) of coast

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Potential Impacts & Mitigation (1)

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Potential Impacts Standard Industry Mitigation Measures

Residual Impact Significance

Impact on sea turtles from collision or entrapment by towed equipment

• Install turtle guards on tail buoys

• See under “impacts from underwater sound”

Moderate

Impacts from underwater sound on marine mammals and sea turtles

• Optimum airgun configurations. • Implement JNCC Guidelines:

- Soft-start procedure; - Marine Mammal Observer

and Passive Acoustic Monitoring

- Postpone start-up if mammals within 500 m of airguns

• All sightings recorded and reported to MOECAF

Minor (for fishes)

Moderate (for marine mammals and turtle)

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Potential Impacts & Mitigation (2)

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Potential Impacts Standard Industry Mitigation Measures

Residual Impact Significance

Impacts from unplanned spills on marine fauna

• Industry good practice operating procedures.

• Contingency plans/ Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans .

Negligible

Impacts on marine users, fisheries and fishing communities from seismic vessel, equipment, collisions and underwater sound

• Mobile safety zone around the seismic vessel and equipment.

• Chase vessels with Myanmar speaking representatives on-board.

• International standards of navigational safety.

• Grievance mechanism for the Project; timely investigation of any grievances

Negligible (shipping, fishing activities) and livelihoods)

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Lessons learned

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• The IEE for seismic survey in AD-10 duplicates those for the surrounding offshore blocks;

− Same issues and low potential for impacts and conflicts

− Same stakeholders (same villages, same people) being consulted/ interviewed/ informed – several times over short period

• Tailor consultation/ engagement for offshore blocks better to relevant stakeholders? E.g. ocean-going fisheries at national level rather than local fishing villages?

• MOGE has provided valuable support during consultations

• Time for approval of IEE by has been unpredictable

• Do we get ECC or just approval of IEE?

Thank you