Environmental Assessment of proposed Coal Transportation in the north-western industrial zone of Port Qasim (PQ) Karachi.
The coal will be transported through trucks from PIBT to the main load out station within PQ (limited to that area which is being allotted / assigned to PIL from Pakistan Railways), with total transport length of ~4.5 km. The project will use PIBT coal stockyard for loading of coal and unloading facilities at coal stockyard at PR load out station terminal within PQ area. The proposed project is an important intervention and will play a key role in the operation of proposed coal fired industrial plants & cement plants throughout the country. Annually, it is planned to handle 1.5m to 2m tons of coal that will be supplied to industrial plants /factories & cement plants across Punjab. With the proposed intervention, it is envisaged that it would manifolds lessen the environmental impacts emanating from coal dust emission from transportation activity which is currently being carried out between PIBT & Pipri Marshalling Yard (PMY) located at more than 25-kms from PIBT and has many population centre along the CoI and the coal storage terminal at PMY.
Environmental Assessment for Construction of a New Breakwater with a length about 1.77 km and associated Navigation Facilities” at Gwadar Port, Balochistan
Pakistan Navy and Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) have planned to construct a new naval base at the headland location on the east side of the existing port area. Taking due cognizance of the impact of SW monsoon, and to provide shelter for the proposed naval base terminal, the Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) plans to build a breakwater in the east side of the port by using the Chinese government loan. The project responds to the emerging need to develop sustainable port facilities to cater to the need of new development opportunities by virtue of development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and the Gwadar Free Zone. The project need has aroused since the existing facilities of the naval base are simply inadequate to meet the needs of maritime security in new situation.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Karimabad Underpass
This important intervention is part of the Sindh Government’s plan towards Signal Free Corridor in and around project area. The project would help to reduce traffic congestion in the area. The space in front of Bazar-e-Faisal & Meena Bazar will remain intact, and Level of Service (LoS) will be increased. The proposed underpass is being constructed with an estimated cost of Rs. 1.35 billion, its length is 1080 meters, and its width is 6.1 meters. The project will be completed within 24 months. The Option 2, (Straight Underpass from Usman Medical Hospital to Zia Uddin Hospital) is found most economical and Technically Feasible with respect to all constraints in which, regarding all the constraints, the level of service of the side roads will improve and straight traffic will be through along with keeping the existing road width remain same. It will reduce major Conflicts and have high impact on the overall Intersection Level of Service by reducing major Conflicts.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Saima Downtown Housing Scheme
Saima Downtown Housing Scheme developed over an area of land measuring 70 acres at R.S No. 590, 591 (Part), 599 (Part), 600 (Part), and over RS. No. 583, 588, 589, 591(Part), 592 (Part), 598 (Part) & 599 (Part), situated at Deh Mirzapur, Taluka Qasimabad, District Hyderabad. The project entails infrastructure development works over an area of 70 acres including residential and commercial development, construction of some 995 bungalows, amenities / social infrastructure, road network, development of recreational facilities like parks and children play areas, school, community center, masjid, club house, flower garden etc. as per masterplan defined in the EIA report. The project concept is based on self-sustained development; it will be easily accommodated in the built environment that is already enjoying safety, security and better quality of life. The proposed site is, for environmental & social reasons, an ideal location for construction of housing development.
Environmental Assessment Study of Agha Steel Mill (Expansion)
The production capacity of Agha Steel industries will be ~200,000 tons per year. The proposed project will be an integrated steel making plant that will produce cast billets, iron bars and wire rods using electric arc furnace for scrap melting.
The plant will comprise of the following main processes:
Scrap Storage & Handling
Scrap Preheating
Scrap Melting by EAF
Scrap Refining by Ladle Furnace
Continuous Casting by CCM
Rolling Mill
ESIA Review
Engro Elengy Terminal (Pvt.) Limited (EETL) intends to replace the existing FSRU Exquisite with larger FSRU Excelerate Sequoia based on ECC’s approval of 31st July 2019. This report evaluates if replacement of the FSRU impacts the original ESIA that was undertaken based on which PQA had solicited approvals to setup EETL and signed the Implementation Agreement with EETL and evaluates the impact of berthing of FSRU Sequoia at EETL with respect to the environmental and social impacts on the zone of influence. This report presents the findings of environmental and social impact assessment review for EETL at Port Qasim in Pakistan. The scope of this document is to review, update and validate the earlier detailed Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) performed in 2011, based on slight modification and upgrade in plant configurations and process conditions now envisaged in a larger FSRU at EETL existing terminal.
Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of Effluent Treatment, Recycling & Disposal Scheme
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited has acquired the services of EHS Services for undertaking Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of the proposed Effluent Treatment, Recycling & Environment friendly Disposal Scheme. The objective of the proposed scheme is to reduce the concentrations of specific pollutants to the level at which the discharge of the effluent will not adversely affect the marine environment or pose a health threat.
The proposed scheme for “effluent treatment, recycling and environment friendly disposal” has been proposed in view of the envisaged increase in the effluent discharge from proposed Chlor-Alkali and EDC (Ethylene Dichloride) / VCM (Vinyl chloride monomer/Chloroethene) units’ de-bottlenecking.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study of Virtual Pipeline for supply of Small-Scale LNG in ISO Cryogenic Tanks
LNG Easy (Pvt) Limited, a Consortium of LNG Easy Pte. Limited Singapore, who are pioneers in Small Scale LNG Distribution through Virtual Pipeline concept along with PetroChina International Middle East (PCI) are developing Pakistan’s first Virtual Pipeline for supply of Small-Scale LNG in ISO Cryogenic Tanks mostly to OFF-GRID clients nationwide.
LNG Easy’s world’s first Plug & Play LNG Mobile Filling Platform (MFP) will directly transfer LNG from ships to Cryogenic tanks through proprietary MFP. Subsequently ISO tanks will be transported to the destination by road and rail. LNG Easy will re-gasify the LNG at end user premises and will also provide gas storage units.
Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of Sulphuric Acid Manufacturing Unit
Crescent Chemicals’ intends to set-up a sulphuric acid unit in DSIE of Pakistan Steel Mills. Initially capacity of the plant will be 100 tons/day of sulfuric acid. Total project area is 5.04 acres or 120 x 170 square meters. The sulfur will be acquired locally from refineries as well as be imported. Sulfuric Acid will be produced through Smelting of Sulphur (Contact Process), the standard process today for Sulfuric acid production.
Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of Service Centre Project
The existing service center at International Steel Limited (ISL) is located at the factory which include the Slitting line and Cut to length line (CTL). STL capacity is fully utilized while it is about 70% for CTL. The major segments served include auto sector, appliances, general fabrication and exports. With ASML expansion plan, proposed service center will provide competitive advantage to ISL to retain volume by providing value added services. The strategy will involve creation of new service center at Karachi at Bin Qasim Industrial Park over an area of 15 acres, hereinafter referred as Proposed Project.
Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of Chapal Skymark Tower, a 50 Storey luxury residential tower
Chapal Skymark, one of the tallest Residential towers of Pakistan. A 50 Storey luxury residential tower is truly reaching out of the stars, both in terms of the architectural brilliance and the lifestyle it has to offer. Spacious suites planned with all getting a corner view along with all the facilities for its residents. Located close to Karachi Club on Civil Lines, the project is conveniently located close to shopping, high end restaurants, Five Star hotels such as Movenpick and PC, clubs and business districts.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Prince ICON
The proposed Prince ICON Tower Project would involve construction and commissioning of a 21-storey high rise building meant for offices & recreational space over an area of 3,740 Sq. Yards. The project concept is based on a self-sustained office tower unit; it will be easily accommodated in the built environment that is already enjoying safety, security and better quality of life. The proposed site is, for environmental & social reasons, an ideal location for clients aiming at shifting their activities from congested areas of the central districts and establishment of their corporate offices to a single modern 21st century state of the art facility.
Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) study of Saima Greens
The proposed project: Saima Greens is planned to be constructed on Plot / SY No. 579 & 580, NC-153, Deh Mehran, Tappo Mehran, Taluka Airport, District Malir, Faisal Cantt Karachi having plot à 12 acre, 26 ghuntas and covered area à 454325.1 Sq. ft, the building will serve as residential project comprising 08 residential towers having Basement + Ground Floor + 1st to 4th floors along with Machine Room & Stair Tower. The sustainable development factors in the building concept includes: sophisticated electrical system which comprises of power resources capable of providing 100% backup to the building, wastewater treatment plant which ensures smooth sewage operations by removing solid content and disposing only the liquid, an independent water system employing R.O plant & filtration systems to conserve & recycle water without pressing on the main water lines, parking requirement has been adequately met for building residents & guests.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study of Oasis Park Residencia
The project entails infrastructure development works over an area of 24-111/2 (AC-GH) including residential & commercial development, Construction of Some 334 Bungalows, Amenities/Social Infrastructure, Road Network, Development of Recreational Facilities Like Parks and Children Play Areas, Mini Golf, Mini Zoo, School, Community Centre, Masjid, Club House, Flower Garden etc. as per masterplan defined in the EIA report. The project concept is based on a self-sustained development; it will be easily accommodated in the built environment that is already enjoying safety, security and better quality of life. The proposed site is, for environmental & social reasons, an ideal location for construction of housing development.
Environmental Impact Assessment study of Chapal Uptown
The project entails infrastructure development works over an area of 16 acres including residential and commercial development, amenities/social infrastructure, road network, parks & playground etc. as per masterplan defined in the EIA report. The project concept is based on a self-sustained housing society; it will be easily accommodated in the built environment that is already enjoying safety, security and better quality of life. The proposed site is, for environmental & social reasons, an ideal location for construction of housing society development.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Construction of facility for Incineration, Recycling, Handling and Storage of Industrial Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste, Including Scrap Items
M/S ECO Waste Management Services is planning to establish an incineration facility. The proposed site is located at survey no. 318, UC-8, Plot A-26, Khyber Road, Etihad Town Northern bypass Karachi. The area is well connected to road that will enable its operators to safely transport wastes by road from the industrial areas for incineration. The proposed incinerator is expected to handle 800 kgs/hr during its peak operation. The facility will provide services of Incineration, Recycling, Handling and Storage of Industrial Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of proposed 132 KV double circuit transmission line project between K-Electric 220/132kV Baldia GIS Grid Station to 132 kV gantry of K2/K3 Grid Station, Karachi.
The Kanupp-2 and Kanupp-3 when constructed will serve as an exporting point of power to National grid and K-Electric network at 132 kV level or higher located in the east of Karachi or nearby. The associated 132kV Transmission line will serve as an incoming source of power and as power evacuation or power transfer links to the KE network (K-Electric 132 KV Baldia grid station).