1.5 Million Natural Gas Connections Project in 11 ...

1.5 Million Natural Gas Connections Project in 11 Governorates

Site-Specific Environmental and

Social Impact Assessment

Qantara Gharb PRS /Ismailia Governorate Final Report

April 2019

EGAS

Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company

Developed by

EcoConServ Environmental Solutions

Petrosafe

Petroleum Safety & Environmental Services Company

Site-specific ESIA NG Connection 1.5 Million HHs-Ismailia Governorate/Qantara Gharb PRS Final Report

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List of acronyms and abbreviations

QG Qantara Gharb

AFD Agence Française de Développement (French Agency for Development)

ALARP Stands for "As Low As Reasonably Practicable", and is a term often used in the milieu of safety-critical and safety-involved systems. The ALARP principle is that the residual risk shall be as low as reasonably practicable.

BUTAGASCO The Egyptian Company for LPG distribution

CAPMAS Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics

CDA Community Development Association

CO Carbon monoxide

CRN Customer Reference Number

CULTNAT Center for Documentation Of Cultural and Natural Heritage

EEAA Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency

EGAS Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company

EGP Egyptian Pound

EHDR Egyptian Human Development Report 2010

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

ER Executive Regulation

E&S Environmental and Social

ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

ESIAF Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Framework

ESM Environmental and Social Management

ESMF Environmental and Social Management framework

ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan

FGD Focus Group Discussion

GAC governance and anticorruption

GDP Gross Domestic Product

GIS Global Information Systems

GoE Government of Egypt

GPS Global Positioning System

GRM Grievance redress mechanisms

HDD Horizontal Directional Drilling

HDPE High-Density Polyethylene pipes

HH Households

HHH Head of the Household

hr Hour

HSE Health Safety and Environment

IBA Important Bird Areas

IDSC Information and Decision Support Center

IFC International Finance Corporation

IGE/SR Institute of Gas Engineers/Safety Recommendations

LDCs Local Distribution Companies

LGU Local Governmental Unit

LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas

mBar milliBar

MDG Millennium Development Goal

MOP Maximum operating pressure

MP Management Plan

MTO Material take-off


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NG Natural Gas

NGO Non-Governmental Organizations

NO2 Nitrogen dioxide

OSH Occupational Safety and Health

P&A Property and Appliance Survey

PAP Project Affected Persons

PE Poly Ethylene

PM10 Particulate matter

PPM Parts Per Million

PRS Pressure Reduction Station

RAP Resettlement Action Plan

RPF Resettlement Policy Framework

SDO Social Development Officer

SIA Social Impact Assessment

SO2 Sulphur dioxide

SSIAF Supplementary Social Impact Assessment Framework

SYB Statistical Year Book

T.S.P Total Suspended Particulates

Town Gas The Egyptian Company for Natural Gas Distribution for Cities

WB The World Bank

WHO World Health Organization

$ United States Dollars

€ Euros

Exchange Rate: US$ = 17.96 EGP as of November, 2018

Exchange Rate: € = 20.5 EGP as of November 2018


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Contents

LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS _______________________________________ I

LIST OF TABLES ____________________________________________________________ 5

LIST OF FIGURES ___________________________________________________________ 6

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY _______________________________________________________ I

1 INTRODUCTION ______________________________________________________ 11

1.1 PREAMBLE ______________________________________________________ 11 1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) _____________________ 11 1.3 CONTRIBUTORS __________________________________________________ 11

2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ________________________________________________ 2

2.1 BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________ 2 2.2 PROJECT WORK PACKAGES ____________________________________________ 3 2.3 PROJECT LOCATION ________________________________________________ 3 2.4 PROJECT EXECUTION METHODOLOGY ____________________________________ 5 2.5 OPERATION PHASE ________________________________________________ 10 2.6 RESOURCES CONSUMPTION ___________________________________________ 11 2.7 WASTE GENERATION ______________________________________________ 12

3 LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ____________________________ 14

3.1 APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL LEGISLATIONS AND GUIDELINES IN EGYPT ___ 14 3.2 WORLD BANK SAFEGUARD POLICIES_____________________________________ 14 3.3 WORLD BANK GROUP GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY GUIDELINES & WBG

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

15 3.4 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION (IFC) EHS GUIDELINES _________________ 15 3.5 PERMITS REQUIRED ________________________________________________ 16

4 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL BASELINE _______________________________ 17

4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE __________________________________________ 17 4.2 SOCIOECONOMIC BASELINE __________________________________________ 30

5 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS ________________________________ 34

5.1 IMPACT ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY ____________________________________ 34 5.2 POTENTIAL POSITIVE IMPACTS _________________________________________ 35 5.3 POTENTIAL NEGATIVE IMPACTS ________________________________________ 35

6 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES __________________________________________ 45

6.1 TECHNOLOGY ALTERNATIVES _________________________________________ 45 6.2 PRS LOCATION ___________________________________________________ 45

7 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT & MONITORING PLAN ________ 46

7.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE ESMMP __________________________________________ 46 7.2 MANAGEMENT OF GRIEVANCE ________________________________________ 46 7.3 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT MATRIX DURING CONSTRUCTION _____ 50 7.4 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MONITORING MATRIX DURING CONSTRUCTION ______ 55 7.5 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT MATRIX DURING OPERATION _________ 58 7.6 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MONITORING MATRIX DURING OPERATION _________ 59 7.7 QANTARA GHARB QUANTITATIVE RISK ASSESSMENT STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS _______ 61 7.8 REPORTING OF MITIGATION AND MONITORING ACTIVITIES _____________________ 62 7.9 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN _________________________________________ 63 7.10 INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR ESM&MP IMPLEMENTATION ___________________ 65

8 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION ________________ 67


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8.1 LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR CONSULTATION __________ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 8.2 OBJECTIVES OF CONSULTATIONS ________________ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 8.3 DEFINING THE STAKEHOLDER _________________ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 8.4 CONSULTATION METHODOLOGY AND ACTIVITIES _____ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 8.5 SUMMARY OF CONSULTATION OUTCOMES _________________________________ 73 8.6 ESIA DISCLOSURE ________________________________________________ 73

LIST OF ANNEXES

Annex 1: Contributors to the ESIA

Annex 2: Procedure for Land Acquisition for PRS construction

Annex 3: Summary of the process of QG PRS land acquisition

Annex 4: PRS Land Contracts

Annex 5: Military Approval for Qantara Gharb

Annex 6: Site Air Quality & Noise Measurements

Annex 7: Procedures for Chance Find

Annex 8: Impact Assessment

Annex 9: GRM & Complaint Form

Annex 10:The LDC’s Emergency Plan

Annex 11: Quantitative Risk Assessment Study

Annex 12: EGAS HSE guidelines


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LIST OF TABLES

Table ‎2-1: Solid waste generation and treatment ................................................................................. 12

Table ‎4-1: Qantara Gharb Historical Weather Data ............................................................................ 19

Table ‎4-2: Location of Air and Noise measurements ........................................................................ 20

Table ‎4-3: Average ambient air pollutants’ concentrations (µg/m3) ................................................ 21

Table ‎4-4: Ambient noise level measurements ..................................................................................... 22

Table ‎5-1: Environmental and Social impact summary ...................................................................... 43

Table ‎7-1: Environmental and Social Management Matrix during CONSTRUCTION ............... 50

Table ‎7-2: Environmental and Social Monitoring Matrix during CONSTRUCTION .................. 55

Table ‎7-3: Environmental and Social Management Matrix during OPERATION ........................ 58

Table ‎7-4: Environmental and Social Monitoring Matrix during OPERATION ........................... 59

Table ‎8-1: Summary of Consultation Activities in Qantara GharbError! Bookmark not defined.

Table ‎8-2: Key comments and concerns raised during the different public consultation activities, and the way they were addressed during in the ESIA study .......... Error! Bookmark not defined.


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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure ‎2-1: General components of QG’s distribution network ......................................................... 2

Figure ‎2-2: Project Site ............................................................................................................................... 3

Figure ‎2-3 PRS Qantara Gharb Location ................................................................................................ 4

Figure ‎2-4 PRS Qantara Gharb and the surrounding area ................................................................... 4

Figure ‎2-5 Open Trench Example ........................................................................................................... 6

Figure ‎2-6 Proposed Plan for the Control room, bathrooms and offices in QG’s PRS .................. 7

Figure ‎2-7 PRS Example ............................................................................................................................ 8

Figure ‎2-8 QG PRS Internal Components ............................................................................................. 9

Figure ‎2-9 QG PRS Layout ....................................................................................................................... 9

Figure ‎4-1: Map of Ismailia Governorate .............................................................................................. 17

Figure ‎4-2 Location of Qantara Gharb relative to Suez Canal .......................................................... 18

Figure ‎4-3 Location of Qantara Gharb PRS site relative to the nearest building ........................... 18

Figure ‎4-4 Temperature and Rainfall in Qantara Gharb ..................................................................... 20

Figure ‎4-5 Type of Soil in Ismailia ......................................................................................................... 23

Figure ‎4-6 Geological Map of the area .................................................................................................. 24

Figure ‎4-7 Main canals and drains in Ismailia ....................................................................................... 25

Figure ‎4-8 Drainage next to Port Said –Ismailia road and PRS Qantara Gharb ............................ 25

Figure ‎4-9 Drainage next to Qantara Gharb PRS ................................................................................ 26

Figure ‎4-10 Arundo donax Sp. Closed to the PRS Site ......................................................................... 27

Figure ‎4-11 Nearest Protected Areas to Ismailia.................................................................................. 28

Figure ‎4-12 Port Said – Ismailia Road ................................................................................................... 29

Figure ‎4-13 Wastes in the streets of Qantara Gharb ........................................................................... 30

Figure ‎4-16: Ready Made Garment Shops ............................................................................................ 32

Figure ‎4-17: Local Governmental Unit ................................................................................................. 32

Figure ‎4-18: Qantara Gharb Hospital .................................................................................................... 33

Figure7-1: Grievance cycles ..................................................................................................................... 49

Figure ‎8-1: FGD with women in Qantara Gharb City ................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Figure ‎8-2: A panel with government officials at Qantara Gharb City LGU headquarters .... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Figure ‎8-3: Consultation meeting with El Orwa El Wothqa NGO in Qantara Gharb ........... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Figure ‎8-4: Consultation meeting with the head of QG youth centerError! Bookmark not defined.

Figure ‎8-5: Consultation meeting with the head of Public Hospital in QGError! Bookmark not defined.

Figure ‎8-6: FGD with men in QG .................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.


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Executive Summary

Introduction

Aiming at connecting the natural gas (NG) to about 3,500 clients in Qantara Gharb (QG), Sinai Gas, the local distribution company (LDC), will construct a new 10,000 m3/h pressure reduction station (PRS). The off take location will be 30 meters from the outlet point (on the line of GASCO Company on the right of way of Port Said/ Ismailia).

The objective of the proposed project is to construct a new pressure reduction station (PRS) in order to connect the NG to wider range of clients. This will enable achieving reduction of leakage, reduction of subsidy allocated for the butane gas, and reducing dependence of imported fuel. The ESIA has been prepared by Petrosafe (Petroleum Safety & Environmental Services Company) and

EcoConServ Environmental Solutions (Cairo, Egypt) with collaboration and facilitation from EGAS,

Egypt Gas, Sinai Gas HSE and Engineering Departments. The names of the Petrosafe and EcoConServ

experts who have participated in the preparation of the ESIA study are listed in Annex (1) of this report.

Project Description

The PRS consists of the following components: an inlet unit (isolated cathodic system), a liquid separation unit, a filtration unit, and a pressure and temperature gauge. Other components include auxiliary devices such as a safety valve (Slam Shut), relief valves, an odorizing unit, ventilation equipment, as well as diesel and jockey pumps.

Utilities in the PRS include a control room, a firefighting system (firefighting water tank, firefighting valve), a staff bathroom, a storage area, and an entrance room located adjacent to the entrance gate.

The PRS for QG will be designed to reduce an inlet pressure of 25-70 bar to an outlet pressure of 2:4 bar at a flow rate of 10,000m3/h.

Legislative and Regulatory Framework

The project will adhere to the Egyptian legislations, WB operational policies and IFC performance standards.

Applicable Environmental and Social Legislation in the Egypt legislations:

Law 217/1980 for Natural Gas

Law 4/1994 for the environmental protection, amended by Laws 9/2009 and 105/2015. Executive Regulation(ER) No 338/1995 and the amended ER No. 1741/2005, amended with ministerial Decrees No. 1095/2011, 710/2012, 964/2015, and 26/2016

Law 38/1967 for General Cleanliness

Law 93/1962 for Wastewater

Law 117/1983 for Protection of Antiquities

Traffic Law 66/1973, amended by Law 121/2008 traffic planning

Law 12/2003 on Labor and Workforce Safety

World Bank Safeguard Policies

Three policies are triggered for the project as a whole: Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01), Physical Cultural Resources (OP/BP 4.11), and Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12).


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However, OP/BP4.11 will not be applicable in Qantara Gharb as no archeological sites or sites that bear significant historical or cultural value were identified in the project area of Qantara Gharb. In case of any unanticipated archeological discoveries; Annex 7, titled 'Chance Find Procedures,' outlines the set of measures and procedures to be followed.

OP/BP 4.12 will not be applicable to the land obtained in Qantara Gharb as the process of obtaining the land for the pressure reduction station was based on a willing buyer willing seller approach. No pipelines will cross agriculture lands in Qantara Gharb and accordingly no compensation will be applied.

World Bank Group General Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines1 & WBG Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines for Gas Distribution Systems- IFC Guideline2.

The General Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines (EHS) are designed to be used together with

the relevant Industry Sector EHS guidelines, which provide guidance to users on EHS issues in specific

industry sectors. Gas distribution system – Health and Safety Guideline are applicable to the project.

Gaps between requirements outlined by WBG guidelines and actions detailed by the ESIA have been

analyzed. There are no significant differences between the requirements outlined by the WBG EHS

guidelines on Gas distribution systems and the management and monitoring actions outlined by the

ESIA.

In addition to the above mentioned safeguards policies, the Directive and Procedure on Access to

Information3 will be followed by the Project.

Environmental and Social Baseline

A. Environmental baseline

Qantara Gharb District is located north east of Ismailia city on the western side of the Suez Canal, 160 kilometers northeast of Cairo and 50 kilometers south of Port Said. .

Climate o Temperature

Qantara Gharb's climate is a desert one. The Köppen-Geiger climate classification is BWh. In QG, the average annual temperature is 21.6 °C. The rainfall averages 50 mm. The variation in the annual temperature is around 14.4 °C.

o Rainfall Between the driest and wettest months, the difference in precipitation is 10 mm.

o Site-Specific Ambient Air Quality 8-hour average measurements were conducted for pollutants of primary concerns, namely, carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), Total Suspended Particulates (T.S.P) and particulate matter (PM10). The concentrations of measured air pollutants are below national and WB guidelines. All the measurements for the gaseous pollutants were complying with the maximum allowable limits according to law 4/1994 for Environment protection and its amendments by law No.9/2009 and the executive regulation issued in 1995 and its amendments no. 710 in 2012 and 964 in April 2015”. Additionally, the gaseous air pollutants were below the WB permissible limits as in section 4.1.3 of this report.

o Site specific Noise Measurements

1 https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/554e8d80488658e4b76af76a6515bb18/Final%2B-%2BGeneral%2BEHS%2BGuidelines.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

2 https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/9c6e3d0048855ade8754d76a6515bb18/Final%2B-%2BGas%2BDistribution%2BSystems.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&id=1323162128496 3 https://policies.worldbank.org/sites/ppf3/PPFDocuments/Forms/DispPage.aspx?docid=3694

https://www.ifc.org/ehsguidelines

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suez_Canal

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairo

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Said

https://policies.worldbank.org/sites/ppf3/PPFDocuments/Forms/DispPage.aspx?docid=3694


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Noise level measurements were conducted in the same location (proposed site of the new Pressure reduction station) of the ambient air quality measurements. The duration of the measurements is 8 hours with one hour averaging intervals. Baseline ambient noise levels are below the national and World Bank permissible limits.

Geology

Soil composition in Ismailia varies from clayey soil and sandy soil. The topography in the study area is nearly flat with ripple marks. It is covered by extensive sedimentary clastic and non clastic accumulation and alluvial deposits ranging from Oligocene to Quaternary age.

Water resources o Surface water

Ismailia governorate depends on the Ismailia fresh water canal as a main source of irrigation water. The canal is also used as a source of drinking water..

o Groundwater There are 354 Wells used for irrigation of agriculture lands according to the information of General Department of Irrigation in Ismailia. No site specific data is available on groundwater in Qantara Gharb .

Terrestrial environment Qantara Gharb is located in an arid coastal zone of the Sinai Desert. Present, scarce water resources are rainfall (below 100 mm/year) and groundwater. Groundwater is available in limited quantities in shallow and deep aquifers and is often saline (2000-8000 ppm). The flow of the shallow aquifer is towards the north in the direction of Lake Bardawil and the coast.

Solid waste management Solid waste management in Qantara Gharb is planned, operated, and monitored by the local municipality. Primary waste collection is handled using old trucks and tools. There is a remarkable gap in waste collection efficiency as the allocated resources are limited.

Physical cultural resources No archeological sites or sites that bear any significant historical or cultural value were identified in the project area of Qantara Gharb. However, in case of any unanticipated archeological discoveries (section Annex 7) titled 'Chance Find Procedures' outlines the set of measures and procedures to be followed.

Physical structures The PRS project area is located on the side of the Port Said- new Ismailia road outside the city of Qantara Gharb and the offtake is located 30 meters away from the GASCO Company line on the right of way of Port Said/ Ismailia.

Traffic profile The PRS project area is located on the side of the Port Said- new Ismailia road outside the city of Qantara Gharb and the offtake is located 30 meters away on the GASCO Company line on the right of way of Port Said/ Ismailia.

B. Socio-economic Baseline The PRS is located close to the entrance of Qantara Gharb city that lies within the jurisdiction of Qantara District in Ismailia Governorate. Qantara Gharb City is located on the west bank of the Suez Canal, near the northern borders of Ismailia Governorate. It is linked to East Qantara by Al-Salam Bridge.

Administrative affiliation

Qantara Gharb city is administratively affiliated to Qantara Gharb district. The total occupied area of Qantara Gharb city is 88.335 km2 according to Ismailia Governorate's official website.

Demographic characteristics


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According to CAPMAS figures from 2013, the total population of Qantara Gharb city is

estimated at 34,484 persons distributed among 7,806 households.

Living conditions

The average family size in Ismailia Governorate is about 4.17 persons while in Qantara Gharb City is 4.41 persons.

Access to basic services

The number of subscribers in Ismailia Governorate is 381.83. The total consumption of electricity stood at 1091.10 k.w/h annually which includes lighting usage (954.10 k.w/h) and industrial usage (137.00 k.w./h).

According to CAPMAS poverty mapping (2013), nearly 100% of individuals living in Qantara Gharb city use electricity for lighting.

Accessibility to the water network is high in Qantara Gharb city. The percentage of individuals having access to the public water network is 99.98 %, and 98.15 % of individuals have tap water inside their houses.

The coverage of the public wastewater network is also very high in Qantara Gharb city as 94.85% of individuals have access to the public wastewater network according to CAPMAS poverty mapping 2013.

Human development profile

According to CAPMAS poverty mapping data 2013, the percentage of manpower joined labor force at the age of 15 - 65 year is 45.43 %. The percentage of agriculture workers from total employed persons is 8.71 %. The unemployment rate in Qantara Gharb city stands at 11%. The formal statistics obtained from the poverty mapping data 2013 regarding manpower reflected that the age of starting work is 15 years old.4 Both the child law and the labor law state that children shall not be employed before they complete 14 calendar years old, nor shall they be provided with training before they reach 12 calendar years old; however children between 12 and 14 years old are permitted to work as trainees.

Health facilities

Qantara Gharb city has one general hospital, one urban medical unit, 8 rural medical units, and 3 ambulance centers.

Many participants of the focus group discussions and a number of government officials reported that the level of medical services provided in Qantara Gharb city is very poor.

Human activities in the project areas

According to focus group discussions, the main economic activities in Qantara Gharb city are trade and commercial activities. The majority of respondents stated that most people work in commercial activities and the remainder work as employees. Agriculture activities are very low in Qantara Gharb city as it absorbs a small percentage of the manpower (8.7%) according to CAPMAS poverty mapping data 2013.

Environmental and Social Impacts

The environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) is a process used to identify and evaluate the significance of potential impacts on various environmental and social receptors as a result of planned activities during (construction and operation) phases of the Project. Furthermore, the analysis of

4 Based on Labor law number 12 of year 2003 and The Child Law (No. 12, 1996). There are certain critical obligations to

recruit children below 15 years old. Article 98-103 of Labor law put limitations related to age, type of occupation, hazards

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environmental and social impacts is important to detail an effective management and monitoring plan which will minimize negative impacts and maximize positives.

A. Potential positive impacts

Positive impacts during construction o Impacts related to employment

Provide direct job opportunities to skilled and semi-skilled laborers

The construction of the Qantara Gharb PRS is expected to result in the creation ofdirect and indirect job opportunities. Based on similar projects implemented recently by EGAS and the local distribution company, the daily average number of workers during the peak time will be about 30 workers (26 laborers + 2 supervisors + 2 engineers). The workers also include drivers, digging staff, technicians, and welders.

Create indirect opportunities

As part of the construction stage, a lot of indirect benefits are expected to be sensed in the targeted areas due to the need for more supporting services to the workers and contractors who will be working in the various locations. These benefits could include, but are not limited to accommodation, food supply, transport, trade, security, manufacturing, etc...

Positive impacts during operation

The operation of Qantara Gharb is expected to result in the creation of job opportunities. The average number of workers during operation of the PRS will be about 17 workers from the permanent workers of the LDC; 6 technicians, 2 foremen, 2 maintenance (one engineer and one engineer’s assistance), and 3 security. With regards to health and safety, one person will be assigned from the staff of Sinai Gas.

B. Potential negative impacts

Various impacts were assessed in accordance with the impact assessment methodology. Of no significance impacts are ecological, land acquisition, and visual intrusion during construction phase. Risks pertaining to child labor, air emissions, soil, ecological, and traffic are assessed as of no significance in the operation phase. (Please see section 5.3 of this report that highlights impact assessment).

Assessment of significance of impacts for the accidental (non-routine) events throughout the project phases and safety issue is included in a separate quantitative risk assessment (QRA) study that showed the following: Impact during accidental (non - routine) events (Operation Phase) Quantitative Risk Assessment Study (QRA), demonstrated the following hazards

Gas Release

Fires (Heat Radiation)

Explosion (Overpressure Waves)

Suffocation (Odorant Leak) Risk calculations concluded that, the individual risk level to the exposed workers / public based on the risk tolerability criterion have been identified in Acceptable region (Lower Tolerability Limit5) for workers and ALARP region (Below the Upper Tolerability Limit(6))for public. Some recommendations

5 Lower Tolerability Limit

Which the risks are broadly tolerable to society and comparable to everyday risks faced by the public. If the overall risk is below the Lower Tolerability Limit, the ALARP Assessment is likely to be straightforward and limited to ensuring compliance with Good Practice. Below the Lower Tolerability Limit, the principal risk management concern is the maintenance of existing risk reduction measures to avoid degradation.

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need to be considered to keep the risk tolerability, as described in section 7.7 and the QRA Study in Annex-11

The risk is only tolerable if it is ALARP. This means that all practicable risk reduction measures must be identified and those that are reasonably practicable implemented. The term reasonably practicable indicates a narrower range than all physically possible risk reduction measures. If the cost of a risk reduction measure, whether in terms of money, time or trouble, can be demonstrated to be grossly disproportionate to the risk reduction gained from the measure, taking account of the likelihood and degree of harm presented by the hazard, then implementation of the measure may not be required.


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Summary of potential negative impacts

Potential Impact Significance

Activity Air

emissions Noise

Reduction

of Traffic

Flow

Surface

Water

Solid,

Hazardous

Wastes and

Liquid

Waste

Community

health and

safety

Labor

conditions

and

occupational

health and

safety

Child labor Labor

influx

Soil

pollution

Potential negative impacts during construction phase

Mobilization Temporary,

medium

Temporary,

low

Temporary,

low N/A

Temporary,

low N/A

Temporary,

medium

Temporary,

medium

Temporary,

low N/A

Excavation Temporary,

medium

Temporary,

low

Temporary,

medium

Temporary,

medium

Temporary,

medium

Temporary,

low

Temporary,

medium

Temporary,

medium

Temporary,

low

Temporary,

low

PE Pipe laying Temporary,

medium

Temporary,

low

Temporary,

medium N/A

Temporary,

low N/A

Temporary,

medium

Temporary,

low

Temporary,

low N/A

Leakage

testing

Temporary,

medium

Temporary,

low

Temporary,

low N/A

Temporary,

low N/A

Temporary,

medium

Temporary,

low

Temporary,

low N/A

Impact

Assessment Medium

Minor-

Medium Medium Minor Medium Minor Medium

Low -

Medium Low Minor

Potential negative impacts during operation phase

PRS operation N/A Permanent

low N/A N/A

Permanent

medium

Permanent

low

Permanent

medium N/A N/A N/A

Repairs N/A Permanent

low N/A N/A

Permanent

medium

Permanent

low

Permanent

medium N/A N/A N/A

Impact

Assessment

Of no

significance Minor

Of no

significance

Of no

significance Medium Minor Medium

Of no

significance

Of no

significance

Of no

significance

Detailed description of the impacts is presented in section 5.3 of this report

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Analysis of Alternatives

Technology Alternatives o Outlet pressure

The PRS reduces the pressure in HP pipelines from 30-70 bar to 4 or 7 bar, making it suitable for distribution or use in domestic or industrial applications. The PRS of Qantara Gharb will produce 2:4 bar outlet pressure for the local distribution network (intermediate pressure). The local distribution company (LDC) choose to produce 2:4 bar instead of 4:7 bar due to low consumption rates excepted at QG.

o Odorant handling Environmental and safety control considerations and measures are integrated into the selected technology design. For example, in order to reduce emissions from the odorant unit, the odor will be automatically added or by using a plunger pump. Automatic and sophisticated unit management systems ensure safe and easy operation and can encompass complete remote operation of the units.

PRS location Alternatives o PRS location

As per national and WB guidelines, PRS siting avoids habitat alteration and seeks to

minimize environmental, occupational health and safety, and community health and

safety impacts.

The process of land acquisition has focused on assessing three potential alternative

lands. The three plots of lands were owned by community people (private lands).

EGAS and the LDC paid visits to the three lands and negotiated with the owners

about the price. Finally, an agreement was reached with one of the land owners. The

three alternative lands were technically accepted. Therefore, the price was the main

determinant in obtaining this land

EGAS and LDCs follow a set of agreed upon procedures for the process of

permanent Land take for the construction of PRSs Annex (2). The procedure covers

cases of land acquisition of State-Owned Lands or privately-owned Lands on willing

Buyer Willing Seller basis. It is the priority of EGAS as an asset holder, to acquire

State Owned Lands that are free of any uses (both formal and informal EGAS never

resorts to the land expropriation decrees in PRSs selection, particularly because of

the flexibility of the PRSs locations.

In cases of unavailability or in case the available land is technically unacceptable,

private land is usually used as a second a resort. Land alternatives are examined, and

the optimum technical and socio-economic scenario of land is selected. Consultation

activities are conducted through the project cycle including with the individuals who

offer to sell their land, dissemination of project information at the early stages of the

project during the frameworks’ preparation followed by consultation activities with

the Project affected persons (e.g. cases of farmers whose land are temporary affected

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land owners. Annex (3) summarizes the land acquisition process of Qantara Gharb

PRS Land

Environmental and Social Management & Monitoring Plan

The objective of the Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan (ESMMP) is to outline actions for minimizing or eliminating potential negative impacts and monitor the application and performance of mitigation measures. The ESMMP identifies roles and responsibilities for different stakeholders for implementation and monitoring of mitigations as well as estimate costs for these mitigations. This section also presents an assessment of the institutional capacity and institutional responsibilities for implementing the ESMMP.

Full ESMMP is presented in section 8 of this report.

Stakeholder Engagement and Public Consultation

The consultation activities were conducted in full compliance with the following legislations:

- WB policies and directives related to disclosure and public consultation, namely, o Directive and Procedure on Access to Information o World Bank Operational Policy (OP 4.01)

- Egyptian regulations related to the public consultation o The environmental law No 4/1994 modified by Law 9/2009 modified with ministerial

decrees no. 1095/2011 and no. 710/2012

Qualitative information and data were collected through identifying stakeholders and recognize their views and concerns about the project. Key groups of relevance include: ordinary citizens, community leaderships, officials and government representatives, potential Project Affected Peoples (PAPs), local Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and Community Development Associations (CDAs). In this regard, various tools were used (i.e. in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, Panel meetings, and public consultation session). Stakeholder engagement and public consultation activities encompassed a gender aspect that women's views and concerns were taken into account and were well documented.

Consultation Methodology and Activities

In order to establish a more profound understanding of the local communities' perceptions and perspectives of the project, stakeholders' engagement and public consultation activities included a broad base of community members and governmental entities.

The first step was to collect the responses and feedbacks of the local communities through conducting Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), structured questionnaires, panel meeting, and public consultation sessions. The second step was to analyze these qualitative data in order to reach a conclusion regarding the general stance and attitudes of the local communities towards the project. Various NGOs participated actively in the preparation of the FGDs and provided data collectors to assist the team in data collection.

Summary of Discussions

Throughout the discussions interviewees were asked about five main points:

Type of fuels currently in use and its associated problems


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Upsides and downsides of NG compared to other types of fuels

Effects of the project during constructions and operations

Cost of NG installation to households

Future positive\negative impact of NG connections project

Safety of the PRS

It was notable that the reactions and attitudes of the local communities towards the project are in favor of the project. The field research team noted a strong public support and eagerness towards the project. Beside some legitimate concerns expressed by the public, the field research team has recorded the general view that NG is a far better substitute for the type of fuel currently in use.

Summary of consultation outcomes

Site-specific consultation activities in Qantara Gharb City have included wide range of concerned stakeholders. This included, but not limited to, individuals/households affected by the project activities, civil society organizations representing the interest of the community and governmental bodies that will play a role in facilitating or regulating the implementation of site-specific project activities.

The general perspective towards the project is very supportive even after the disclosure of the negative impacts during construction. Community people realize that these negative impacts are temporary and the upsides will outweigh the downsides during operations.

The main concerns raised about the project were the extended time plan that put limitation to benefit from the project.

ESIA disclosure

As soon as the site-specific ESIA for Qantara Gharb is approved by the World Bank and EEAA, a final report will be translated into Arabic and published on the WB, EGAS, and Sinai Gas websites. An executive summary in Arabic will be published on EGAS and Sinai Gas websites. A copy of the ESIA report in English and a Summary in Arabic will be made available in the customer service office. Additionally, an Arabic summary will be made available in the contracting offices. An A3 poster will be installed in the contracting office informing about the results of the ESIA and the website link for the full ESIA study.

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Preamble

Aiming at installing the NG to about 3,500 clients in Qantara Gharb, the Local Distribution Company Sinai Gas will construct a new PRS 10,000 m3/h PRS. The off take location will be 30 meters from the outlet point (on the line of GASCO High pressure pipeline on the right of way of Port Said/ Ismailia road).

The objective of the proposed project is to construct a new PRS in order to install the NG to wider segment of clients. This will enable achieving reduction of leakage; reduction of subsidy allocated for the butane gas and reducing dependence of imported fuel.

1.2 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)

The ESIA is undertaken to assess and propose mitigation measures for environmental and social impacts of off-takes from the national network to the project areas and pressure reduction stations. Impacts of NG exploration, extraction, refining, and transmission are outside the scope of the ESIA.

Objectives of the ESIA include:

- Describing project components and activities of relevance to the environmental and social impacts assessments

- Identifying and addressing relevant national and international legal requirements and guidelines

- Describing baseline environmental and social conditions

- Assessing project alternatives and the no project alternatives

- Assessing potential site-specific environmental and social impacts of the project

- Developing environmental & social management and monitoring plans in compliance with the relevant environmental laws

- Documenting and addressing environmental and social concerns raised by stakeholders and the Public in consultation events and activities

The project in Qantara Gharb (QG) encompasses construction of a HP pipeline (30m) connecting the

National Grid to the PRS, and a new 10,000 m3/h PRS.

The local distribution company responsible for project implementation in QG is Sinai Gas or شركة

( سيناء للغاز ).

1.3 Contributors

The ESIA has been prepared by Petrosafe (Petroleum Safety & Environmental Services Company) and EcoConServ Environmental Solutions (Cairo, Egypt) with collaboration and facilitation from EGAS and Sinai Gas HSE and Engineering Departments. The names of the Petrosafe and EcoConServ experts who have participated in the preparation of the ESIA study are listed in Annex (1) of this report.


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2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Background

Natural Gas (NG) is processed and injected into the high pressure lines of the national Grid (70 Bar) for transmission. Upon branching from the main lines to regional distribution networks, the pressure of the NG is lowered to 4 Bar at the PRS. An odorant is added to the NG at PRSs feeding distribution networks to residential areas7 in order to facilitate detection in the event of leaks. Regulators are then used to further lower the pressure to 100 mbar in the local networks, before finally lowering the pressure to 20 mbar for domestic use within households. In addition to excavation and pipe laying, key activities of the construction phase also include installation of pipes in buildings, internal connections in households, and conversion of appliance nozzles to accommodate the switch from LPG to NG.

The diagram below presents the components of a city’s distribution network. The components covered in this ESIA are lined in red. Other components are addressed in a separate ESMP:

Figure ‎2-1: General components of QG’s distribution network

7 Because natural gas is odorless, odorants facilitate leak detection for inhabitants of residential areas.


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2.2 Project Work Packages

2.2.1 Off-take

The off take is the point on the HP national grid pipeline where a branch of the pipeline is constructed to connect a new PRS to the national grid. The off take location will be 30 meters from the outlet point (on the line of GASCO Company on the right of way of Port Said/ Ismailia) within the borders of the PRS

2.2.2 Inlet connection/Pipeline “70 bar system”

A 30m carbon steel pipeline connection having a 6 inch diameter will be installed between the off-take from the national high-pressure grid (70:25 bar) and the PRS in QG.

Figure ‎2-2: Project Site

2.2.3 Pressure Reduction Station (PRS)

The PRS consists of the following components: an inlet unit (isolated cathodic system), a liquid separation unit, a filtration unit, and a pressure and temperature gauge. Other components include auxiliary devices such as a safety valve (Slam Shut), relief valves, an odorizing unit, ventilation equipment, as well as diesel and jockey pumps.

Utilities in the PRS include a control room, a firefighting system (firefighting water tank, firefighting valve), a staff bathroom, storage area and entrance room located adjacent to the entrance gate.

The PRS for QG will be designed to reduce an inlet pressure of 25-70 bar to an outlet pressure of 2:4 bar at a flow rate of 10,000m3/h.

2.3 Project Location

The PRS is located on the side of the Port Said- new Ismailia road outside the city of Qantara Gharb and the off-take is located 30 meters away on the GASCO Company line on the right of way of Port Said/


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Ismailia. The nearest residential building is about 150 meters away from the PRS. Figure ‎2-4 shows the PRS and its surroundings

Figure ‎2-3 PRS Qantara Gharb Location

Figure ‎2-4 PRS Qantara Gharb and the surrounding area


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2.4 Project Execution Methodology

2.4.1 General survey

- Identifying availability of utilities in the area and their conditions (electricity, water, telephone lines, and sanitary pipelines) through data and maps from the relevant authorities.

- Identifying the location of the nearest national grid pipelines, gas networks and off-take.

- Identifying the location of the new PRS.

2.4.2 Design and material take-off (MTO) including procurement

Once the final location of project components is finalized, a final design of the PRS is utilized to estimate the materials and equipment needed to implement the project. Procurement of the materials includes local and international components. The main international purchases may include regulators, and metering stations.

2.4.3 Construction works of Off-take & Inlet connection/High Pressure Pipeline “70 bar system”

QG will be connected to the national Natural Gas Grid (High-Pressure Steel lines). A 30m off-take will connect the 70-bar HP line to a new 10,000 m3/h Pressure Reduction Station (PRS). Diameters of the steel-HP pipelines are 6 inch, and are 2m deep inside the ground.

General features of the construction activities are also applicable to excavation and installation of the 70-bar high-pressure piping. However, HP piping in the case of QG is quite limited (30m). HP piping will take place within the borders of the PRS on the line of GASCO

The following activities will take place during the construction of the HP Pipeline:

- Clearing and grading activities and Pipe transportation and storage

- Site preparation “within the borders of the PRS at a distance of 30metres”

- Excavation (Open Trench with a width of 1m is used for the HP pipeline)

- Pipe laying

- Welding

- Backfill and road repair

- Leakage testing


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Figure ‎2-5 Open Trench Example

2.4.4 Construction works of PRS

2.4.4.1 Pressure Reduction Station area

PRS siting was performed according to international best-practice and guided by minimizing the possible negative impacts on the project’s surroundings: the safety of neighboring areas from possible gas release accidents and noise associated with reducers operations. The PRS will be surrounded by a wall for safety and security purposes (including reducing noise impacts of the PRS reducers on the surrounding receptors). There is one building located approximately 150 m north west of the PRS’s proposed location and the closest residential area is approximately 100 m south east of the PRS.

In the event that buildings are constructed in the area surrounding the PRS, the Institute of Gas Engineers Safety Recommendations requires the following buffer zones:

- Minimum distance between high pressure line (70 bar) and buildings outside the PRS will be 90 meters from the center line.

- PRS should have free areas from each side to allow for emergency vehicle access.

- At least 20 meters between reducers and any building which may arise in the future to minimize noise impacts.

QG PRS is to be located in a low-population-density area on plot of land measuring 50m x 50 m. The PRS is to be accessible by an existing road (Ismailia – Port Said Road) to ensure quick response in the event of repairs or emergencies. The site was obtained through a willing buyer (EGAS committee) and a willing seller process (Annex 4 provides the sale contract of the land).

2.4.4.2 Pressure Reduction Station Civil Works

The main construction activities will include:

- Site preparation, acceptance and placement of major fabricated equipment items, construction of

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- Initial construction activities involve clearing and grading of the site, sediment fences and silt traps

will be installed, as necessary, to control erosion and sediment transport during site preparation

activities.

- Following site preparation, individual excavations will be made for fire-fighting tanks, domestic

wastewater trenches, pipe racks, and a high wall (of cement) around the PRS.

- Concrete foundations for buildings and footings for mechanical equipment will be laid down;

- Facility piping (inlet, outlet and firefighting line) both above and below ground, are installed.

- Construction of a 105m2 control room with a bathroom, an electrical units room, and a security

room adjacent to the PRS

Figure ‎2-6 Proposed Plan for the Control room, bathrooms and offices in QG’s PRS

2.4.4.3 Pressure Reduction Station Mechanical Works

The QG PRS comprises of two pressure streams, the upstream (inlet) high pressure ranging from 30 to 70 Bar and the downstream (outlet) low pressure 2-4 Bar. The PRS design is in accordance with the Institute of


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Gas Engineers/Safety Recommendations IGE/SR/9, 10, 16, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25; Institute of Gas Engineers/Transmission Distribution IGE/TD/13; and National Fire Protection Association NFPA 15.

Figure ‎2-7 PRS Example

Following the construction of the foundation and fences, construction will continue with the installation of mechanical components. Mechanical components include the following:

- Inlet ball valve - Solid filtration - Liquid filtration - Water bath heater - Reduction regulator - Active regulator - Monitor regulator - Slam shut /Safety valve - Relief valve - Measuring unit - Odorizing unit - Outlet unit


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Figure ‎2-8 QG PRS Internal Components

Figure ‎2-9 QG PRS Layout

2.4.4.4 Testing

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2.5 Operation Phase

2.5.1 Operation of the off-take

The main activities during the operation phase are the monitoring of the main off take valve and the routine checking for the occurrence of gas leaks.

SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System)

GASCO is working with SCADA, a highly sophisticated integrated system used to control the national

natural gas pipeline network. The SCADA system performs remote controlling of the valve rooms to adjust

the operating pressure, and if necessary change the flow of natural gas by bypassing the main route. The

SCADA system can also detect natural gas leakage if a pressure drop was observed in a certain pipeline. The

SCADA system is connected to a fiber optics system installed in the pipelines

2.5.2 Operation of the PRS

Operation of the PRS involves operation of the various components outlined in the construction phase. Risks associated with those activities are further addressed separately in a Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) (Refer to Annex-11 Quantitative Risk Assessment)

2.5.2.1 Inlet ball valves

The inlet valve includes an insulation joint to completely isolate the PRS inlet from the cathodic system applied to the feeding steel. Insulation joints isolate the PRS as a measure of protection during strikes and current.

2.5.2.2 Filtration unit

The filtration unit consists of two main stages, a liquid filtration stage and a solid filtration stage. The aim of the filtration unit is to remove dust, rust, solid contaminants and liquid traces before entering into the reduction stage. Two filters and two separators are installed in parallel; each filter-separator operates with the full capacity of the PRS to separate condensates and liquid traces. The solid filtration unit is designed to separate particulate matter larger than 5 microns. Filter-separator lines are equipped with safety devices such as differential pressure gauges, relief valves, liquid indicators, etc.

2.5.2.3 Heating unit/Water Bath Heater

This unit ensures that inlet gas to the reduction unit enters with a suitable temperature (the temperature of gas flow entering the station should be 15oC; and to avoid the formation of natural gas water hydrates in the line downstream of the choke or regulator (due to Joule Thompson effect). Temperature increases by heat exchange between gas pipeline pass through the heating unit filled with hot water. The unit was designed to be heated to 60oC; while the heating temperatures for the outlet flow gas ranges between 35oC and 45oC.

The heating unit comprises of the following components:

- Heater body/shell - Process gas inlet/outlet - Water Expansion tank - Burner , Gas Train & BMS Panel - Removable Fire tube - Exhaust stack


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- Heating medium( Water Bath)

2.5.2.4 Reduction

The PRS includes two reduction lines in parallel (one of them being on standby in case of emergencies). The lines are equipped with safety gauges, indicators and transmitters to maintain safe operating conditions. According to the IGEM standards, the reduction unit should be installed in a well-ventilated closed area or, alternatively, in an open protected area.

2.5.2.5 Active and monitor rgulator

The active regulator controls the outlet pressure while the monitor regulator assumes control in the event of failure of the active device.

2.5.2.6 Slam shut valve

The purpose of Slam shut valve is to automatically and rapidly cut off gas flow when the outlet pressure exceeds or drops below the setting pressure. The valve has to be installed to protect the system. The safety valve has to be sized for the maximum gas flow with the highest pressure that could be provided to the pressure reducing valve.

2.5.2.7 Measuring unit

After adjusting the outlet pressure, gas flow and cumulative consumption are then measured to monitor NG consumption from the PRS and to adjust the dosage of the odorant indicated in the subsection below.

2.5.2.8 Odorizing unit

Natural gas is generally odorless. The objective of odorizing is to enable the detection of gas leaks at low concentration, before gas concentrations become hazardous. The odorant is composed of Tertiobutylmercaptin (80%), Isopropylmercaptan (16%), and n-Propylmercaptan (4%). The normal dosing rate of the odorant is 16 mg/cm3. The odorant system consists of a stainless steel storage tank, which receives the odorant from 200-liter drums, injection pumps, and associated safety devices.

2.5.2.9 Outlet unit

The outlet unit includes an outlet valve gauge, temperature indicators, pressure and temperature transmitters and non-return valves. The outlet pipes are also, like inlet pipes, isolated from the cathodic protection by an isolating joint.

2.5.3 Hotline

A 24-7 Hotline (129) is available for customers and the public to request repairs or assistance. This line is also used in case of emergencies to report leaks, damage, emergencies, and/or incidents related to gas connections, components, infrastructure, and activities (inside or outside households)

2.6 Resources Consumption


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2.6.1 During construction phase

2.6.1.1 Water

Water is mainly used during the construction phase in concrete preparation, for the pipeline, and domestic uses by the workers and engineers. Bottled water will be used for drinking purposes.

2.6.1.2 Fuel

Diesel fuel will be mainly used for:

- Diesel generators to supply electricity to the various construction activities including welding.

- Trucks and excavators.

The fuel will be supplied from the nearest petrol station to the PRS.

2.6.2 During Operation phase

2.6.2.1 Water

Water is mainly used during the operation phase in the firefighting storage tank as well as for domestic use by workers in the PRS and drinking water.

The water will be connected to the public water network.

2.6.2.2 Electricity

Electricity consumption during the operation phase is expected to be minimal which will be mainly consumed at the control room. The PRS will be connected to the national gird network existing in the area.

2.7 Waste Generation

All solid waste generated during the construction phase will be managed and disposed in accordance with applicable regulations and established best management practices. All generated wastes will be reused and/or recycled to the maximum extent possible.


2.7.1.1 Solid waste

Construction waste will consist mainly of left over piping materials such as polyethylene pipes and carbon

steel. The amount of waste is approximately 2% of the total amount of materials, which is collected by the

Contractor and resold as scrap.

The waste is expected to include the following waste streams:

Table ‎2-1: Solid waste generation and treatment

Waste type Hazardous/Non-

hazardous

Treatment and Disposition

Domestic Waste

(food waste, packing)

Non Hazardous Disposed to an approved solid

waste facility

Wood – Scrap Non-hazardous Sold to specialized companies in a public auction

Tires

Cardboards

Containers


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Waste type Hazardous/Non-

hazardous

Treatment and Disposition

Paints containers

Hazardous Transported by Town Gas for final

disposal is Nasreya

Batteries Hazardous Resold to the supplier

Used oil waste (vehicles and machines)

Hazardous Transported by Town Gas for final

disposal to UNICO

2.7.1.2 Wastewater

During the construction phase, liquid waste will comprise mainly of domestic wastewater and vehicle/equipment wash down water. Domestic water is the only continuous source during construction. There will be a trench (to be used for wastewater) lined with an impervious layer for use by workers during the construction phase and the wastewater will be collected in a septic tank and disposed of at an authorized wastewater treatment facility.

2.7.2 During operation phase

2.7.2.1 Solid waste

The operation of the high pressure networks and the PRS is expected to generate minimal solid waste, which will be limited to domestic waste and will be collected regularly by trucks.

Hazardous waste- mainly empty odor containers- will be treated on-site, transported (using certified hazardous waste vehicles and personnel) to the Sinai Gas storage facility that will be transferred to a licensed landfill ,El Nasserya, site in Alexandria

2.7.2.2 Wastewater

During operation, the only wastewater source is domestic wastewater. The wastewater is not connected to the public sewage system. Wastewater will be collected in a septic tank. The septic tank will be emptied by trucks and disposed of at an authorized wastewater treatment facility. There is a possibility that the site be connected to the municipal sanitary network in the future.


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3 LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

3.1 Applicable Environmental and Social Legislations and guidelines in Egypt

Law 217/1980 for Natural Gas

Law 4 for Year 1994 for the environmental protection , amended by Law 9/2009 and law 105 for the year 2015

Executive Regulation(ER) No 338 for Year 1995 and the amended regulation No 1741 for Year 2005, amended with ministerial decree No 1095/2011, ministerial decree No 710/2012, ministerial decree No 964/2015, and ministerial decree No 26/2016

o EEAA guidelines on ESIAs preparation o EGAS HSE guidelines. LDCs comply with EGAS– HSE Guidelines on PRS

construction and operation

Law 38/1967 for General Cleanliness

Law 93/1962 for Wastewater

Law 117/1983 for Protection of Antiquities

Traffic planning and diversions o Traffic Law 66/1973, amended by Law 121/2008 traffic planning during o Law 140/1956 on the utilization and blockage of public roads o Law 84/1968 concerning public roads

Work environment and operational health and safety o Articles 43 – 45 of Law 4/1994, air quality, noise, heat stress, and worker protection o Law 12/2003 on Labor and Workforce Safety

3.2 World Bank Safeguard Policies

Three policies are triggered for the project as a whole: Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01), Physical

Cultural Resources (OP/BP 4.11), and Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12).

However, OP/BP4.11 will not be applicable in Qantara Gharb as no archeological sites or sites that bear

significant historical or cultural value were identified in the project area of Qantara Gharb. However, in case

of any unanticipated archeological discoveries; Annex 7, titled 'Chance Find Procedures,' outlines the set of

measures and procedures to be followed.

OP/BP 4.12 will not be applicable to the land obtained in Qantara Gharb as the process of obtaining the

land for the pressure reduction station was based on mutual consent between the seller and buyer (willing

buyer willing seller approach). With regard to the High Pressure pipeline, it will pass in the main road right

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3.3 World Bank Group General Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines & WBG Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines for Gas Distribution Systems

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines8 are technical reference documents with general

and industry specific examples of Good International Industry Practice (GIIP). When one or more

members of the World Bank Group are involved in a project, these EHS Guidelines are applied as required

by their respective policies and standards. These industry sector EHS guidelines are designed to be used

together with the General EHS Guidelines document, which provides guidance to users on common EHS

issues potentially applicable to all industry sectors. For complex projects, use of multiple industry-sector

guidelines may be necessary.

Gaps between requirements outlined by WBG guidelines and actions detailed by the ESIA have been

analyzed. There are no significant differences between the requirements outlined by the WBG EHS

GUIDELINE on GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS9 and the management and monitoring actions

outlined by the ESIA.

3.4 International Finance Corporation (IFC) EHS Guidelines

The IFC Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines describes pollution prevention and abatement

measures and emission levels that are normally acceptable to the Bank. However, it is taking into account

borrower country legislation and local conditions.

In 2007, IFC Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines were released which replace World Bank

Guidelines previously published in Part III of the Pollution Prevention and Abatement Handbook.

The IFC EHS Guidelines are technical reference documents with general and industry-specific examples of

Good International Industry Practice (GIIP). When one or more members of the World Bank Group are

8 https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/554e8d80488658e4b76af76a6515bb18/Final%2B-

%2BGeneral%2BEHS%2BGuidelines.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

9 https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/9c6e3d0048855ade8754d76a6515bb18/Final%2B-%2BGas%2BDistribution%2BSystems.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&id=1323162128496

https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/554e8d80488658e4b76af76a6515bb18/Final%2B-%2BGeneral%2BEHS%2BGuidelines.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/554e8d80488658e4b76af76a6515bb18/Final%2B-%2BGeneral%2BEHS%2BGuidelines.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/9c6e3d0048855ade8754d76a6515bb18/Final%2B-%2BGas%2BDistribution%2BSystems.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&id=1323162128496

https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/9c6e3d0048855ade8754d76a6515bb18/Final%2B-%2BGas%2BDistribution%2BSystems.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&id=1323162128496


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involved in a project, these EHS Guidelines are applied as required by their respective policies and

standards.

The General EHS Guidelines are designed to be used together with the relevant Industry Sector EHS

Guidelines, which provide guidance to users on EHS issues in specific industry sectors.

3.5 Permits Required

Army force permits to construct the PRS (Annex 5)

Constructions permit to be obtained from the Local Governmental Unit in Qantara Gharb City.

Environmental permit: according to Egyptian Law for the Environment, Law 4/1994 amended by Law 9/2009. EEAA approval on ESIA is considered the environmental permit.

Utility installation permission to the PRS

Permission from the High Council of Antiquities in accordance to Law No 117 of year 1983 and its amendment No 12 of year 1991

PRS land selling contracts.(Annex 4)

Storage site lease contract


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4 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL BASELINE

4.1 Environmental Baseline

4.1.1 Introduction

Ismailia Governorate is one of the 27 Egyptian governorates, situated in the north-eastern part of Egypt. The capital city of this governorate is Ismailia; Fayed, Tel-el-Kabeer and El-Qantara Shark are the other major cities of this Egyptian governorate. This governorate covers an area of 1,442 Km2, with a population of over 1 million.

4.1.2 Location

Qantara Gharb District is located northeast of Ismailia city on the western side of the Suez Canal, 160 kilometers northeast of Cairo and 50 kilometers south of Port Said. .

Figure ‎4-1: Map of Ismailia Governorate

Source: Ismailia Governorate website

The project site is located about 150 meter from the nearest residential building. However, the city of Qantara Gharb is about one kilometer away from the site.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suez_Canal

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairo

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Said


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Figure ‎4-2 Location of Qantara Gharb relative to Suez Canal

Figure ‎4-3 Location of Qantara Gharb PRS site relative to the nearest building


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4.1.3 Climatology and air quality

4.1.3.1 Climate

Qantara Gharb's climate is a desert one. The Köppen-Geiger climate classification is BWh. In Qantara Gharb, the average annual temperature is 21.6 °C. The rainfall averages 50 mm.

Between the driest and wettest months, the difference in precipitation is 10 mm. The variation in the annual temperature is around 14.4 °C.

Table ‎4-1: Qantara Gharb Historical Weather Data

Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

Avg. Temperature

(°C)

14 14.9 17 19.9 23.7 26.2 27.9 28.4 26.6 24.2 20.2 15.8

Min. Temperature

(°C)

9.2 9.9 11.7 14.2 17.6 20.2 22.2 22.8 21.2 19.1 15.4 11.1

Max. Temperature

(°C)

18.8 20 22.4 25.7 29.8 32.3 33.7 34 32 29.4 25 20.5

Precipitation / Rainfall

(mm)

10 8 7 3 2 0 0 0 0 3 8 9

Source: https://en.climate-data.org/location/51099/

https://en.climate-data.org/location/51099/


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Figure ‎4-4 Temperature and Rainfall in Qantara Gharb Source: https://en.climate-data.org/location/51099/

4.1.3.2 Air and noise quality measurement

4.1.3.2.1 Site specific ambient air quality

The selection of the active air measurement location is based on the nature of the surrounding activities, the location of the nearest sensitive receptors10 (such hospitals, schools, protectorates, … ect.) with respect to the project plots, prevailing wind direction, site topography and the future layout of the proposed project components. Moreover, the selection is based on the guidelines stated in the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) reference method.

Accordingly, environmental measurements have been taken at the PRS location as a benchmark to be able to assess the impacts of the PRS construction and operation activities on air quality and noise intensity.

8-hour average measurements were conducted for pollutants of primary concerns, namely, carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), Total Suspended Particulates (T.S.P) and particulate matter (PM10).

Table ‎4-2: Location of Air and Noise measurements

Location Latitude Longitude

PRS site 30°52'6.04"N 32°18'25.14"E

Methodology, instrumentation, and results of air quality measurements are detailed in Annex 6.

10 Non were observed during the site visit.

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The concentrations of measured air pollutants are below national and WB guidelines. All the measurements for the gaseous pollutants were complying with the maximum allowable limits according to law 4/1994 for Environment protection and its amendments by law No.9/2009 and the executive regulation issued in 1995 and its amendments no. 710 in 2012 and 964 in April 2015”, as well as, the WB limits reported below:

Table ‎4-3: Average ambient air pollutants’ concentrations (µg/)

Measurements

NO NO2 NOx SO2 CO(mg/m3

) PM10 T.S.P

Average 35.325 45.7 78.95 12.325 2.4 107.2 121.3

National 150 200 150 350 (1 h)

150 (24hrs)

30 (mg/m3) 70 (24hrs) 230 (24hrs)

WB limits NA 200 150 a

mg/Nm3

50 b

mg/Nm3

75 mg/Nm3 100 mg/Nm3

10 mg/Nm3 60-90 long term

150-230 (24 hrs)

a. The 150 mg/NM3 NOX value is applicable to facilities with a total heat input capacity of up to 300 MWth.

b. The 50 mg/NM3 NOX value is applicable to facilities with a total heat input capacity greater than 300 MWth.

Construction engines are certified, i.e., exhaust is below permissible levels. Ambient concentrations of gaseous pollutants, NOx, SOx and CO are unlikely to surpass permissible levels due to operation of construction equipment. Management and mitigation plans for ambient air pollution are further addressed in chapters 5 and 7.

Excavation and rehabilitation are done on the same work day. Therefore, the duration of permissible levels being surpassed will be intermittent for the duration of the work day i.e., 8-10 hours. Management and mitigation plans for dust concentration beyond permissible levels are further addressed in chapters 5 and 7.

4.1.3.2.2 Site specific noise measurements

Noise level measurements were conducted in the same location (proposed site of the new Pressure reduction station) of the ambient air quality measurements. The duration of the measurements is 8 hours with one hour averaging intervals.

Methodology, instrumentation, and results of Noise measurements are detailed in Annex 6.

Results of Noise measurements

The noise measurements in the studied areas are below national and WB guidelines. The excavation and

construction activities may or may not cause noise levels to temporarily surpass permissible levels at the site.

The duration of permissible levels being surpassed will be intermittent for the duration of the workday i.e.,

8-10 hours Management and mitigation plans for noise levels beyond permissible levels are further

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Table ‎4-4: Ambient noise level measurements

Sound Level Equivalent & Percentile Recordings in dBA for 8 Hours Permissible Limits

LAeq (dBA)

LAeq LA10 LA50 LA90 LA95 National International

64.16 60.7225 58.595 54.3025 52.0125 70 70

4.1.4 Geology and soil

Soil composition in Ismailia varies from clayey soil and sandy soil. The topography in the study area is nearly flat with ripple marks. It is covered by extensive sedimentary clastic and non clastic accumulation, alluvial deposits ranging from Oligocene to Quaternary age.


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Figure ‎4-5 Type of Soil in Ismailia


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Figure ‎4-6 Geological Map of the area

Source: EEAA Environmental profile 2007

4.1.5 Water resources

4.1.5.1 Surface water

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Figure ‎4-7 Main canals and drains in Ismailia Source: EEAA Environmental profile 2007

An agricultural drainage canal is located 40 meters away from the PRS parallel to Ismailia – Port Said road

Figure ‎4-8 Drainage next to Port Said –Ismailia road and PRS Qantara Gharb


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Figure ‎4-9 Drainage next to Qantara Gharb PRS

4.1.5.2 Groundwater

There are 354 Wells used for irrigation of agriculture lands according to the information of General Department of Irrigation in Ismailia.

No site specific data is available on groundwater in Qantara Gharb

4.1.6 Terrestrial environment

Qantara Gharb is located in an arid coastal zone of the Sinai Desert. Present, scarce water resources are rainfall (below 100 mm/year) and groundwater. Groundwater is available in limited quantities in shallow and deep aquifers and is often saline (2000-8000 ppm). The flow of the shallow aquifer is towards the north in the direction of Lake Bardawil and the coast.

4.1.6.1 Flora

With respect to flora of significance, none were encountered in project areas, where the PRS will be installed. Typical residential areas are free of significant vegetation as shown in the figure below. Planned off-take from national grid to the PRS does not come into contact with palm trees alongside the road.


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Figure ‎4-10 Arundo donax Sp. Closed to the PRS Site

4.1.6.2 Fauna

Very confined species had been recorded in the project site area in Qantara Gharb. Bubulcus ibis (white erget bird) were recorded in moderate numbers in the project site area.

Large numbers of Palearctic migratory birds, rest and feed there in Spring and Autumn before they continue their long journey. A total of 91 migratory waterbird species which are considered to have vulnerable populations in the Mediterranean basin frequent Lake Bardawil. Important species are Slender-billed Cull and Greater Flamingo. For broad-winged birds like birds of prey and storks the Sinai is important flyway on their yearly migration to the South.

Cats (Files domestica) were noted in the project area, living among garbage dumps in the area. Also, some number of dogs (Canis sp) cats (Files domestica), Raven Black Desert: (Corvus sp.) and Hoopoes (Upupa epops) in very little numbers have been recorded.

No endangered or vulnerable species were observed in the project area.

4.1.6.3 Nearest natural protected areas

The nearest Important Bird Area (IBA) and protected area to the Qantara Gharb is Ashtum El-Gamil protected area 39 km north-west of Qantara Gharb . Zaranik, a nationally declared protected area is located approximately 93 km to the north-east of Qanatara Gharb. Zaranik is a part of Lake Bardawil, an IBA.


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Figure ‎4-11 Nearest Protected Areas to Ismailia

4.1.6.4 Ashtoom El-Gamil and Tenis Island Protected Area in Port Said Governorate

The protected area includes the bays of El Gamil and Ashtoom El Gamil and Al Manzala lagoon. Tenis island is located in El Manzala lagoon, the largest among the Delta lagoons with various environmental systems. El Manzala lagoon area was a rich agricultural land that fell down due to an earthquake that occurred in the late sixth century, the sea water overflowed the sand dunes which used to separate the sea from the agricultural land. The water gradually covered the land year after year except the renowned Tenis. It was a large city with great buildings and markets. It had palm trees, grapes and farms. It had high water channels pouring water in the sea currently known as Ashtoom. It was called Tenis after Tenis the son of Ham, the son of Noah.

4.1.6.5 Zaraniq Protected Area and El Bardwaeel Marsh in the North Sinai Governorate

Zaraniq protected Area and El Bardaweel Marsh are key points for bird migration in the world since it is the first pit stop for birds after the long migration trip from Europe and Asia during the fall. Other birds call this area home permanently. Over 270 species of birds have been recorded in the area. They represent 14 classes. The most important birds recorded are: Pelicans, herons storks, crestet lark, quail, white stork, lark, avocet, Hem Harrier Rail and falcon.

4.1.7 Physical structures and cultural resources

4.1.7.1 Physical cultural resources

No archeological sites or sites that bear any significant historical or cultural value were identified in the project area of Qantara Gharb. However, in case of any unanticipated archeological discoveries; section Annex 7, titled 'Chance Find Procedures,' outlines the set of measures and procedures to be followed in such a case.


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4.1.7.2 Physical structures

There are no physical structures near the PRS project site in Qantara Gharb

4.1.8 Road distribution network.

The PRS project area is located on the side of the Port Said- new Ismailia road outside the city of Qantara Gharb and the off-take is located 30 meters away on the GASCO Company line on the right of way of Port Said/ Ismailia.

Figure ‎4-12 Port Said – Ismailia Road

With regard to the conditions of the streets, the average width ranges between 1 to 3 lanes wide. Despite the modest conditions and maintenance of the streets, they are mostly paved out and convenient for NG installations. According to Ismailia governorate's website; since 2014, the governorate has embarked on an infrastructure upgrade, which included roads and streets, sanitary and sewage systems, and restoring main squares.

4.1.9 Waste management

Solid waste management in Qantara Gharb is planned, operated and monitored by the local municipality. Primary waste collection is handled using old trucks and tools. There is a remarkable gap in waste collection efficiency as the allocated resources are limited.

The main sources of solid waste generated are: houses, - streets, clubs, commercial and industrial waste ,tourist activities,,- buildings nonhazardous waste.

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Qantara Gharb city managed to partially solve the problem of waste accumlation. The study team did not find any wastes inside or in the entrance of the city. No waste dumping was observed in the project area.

Figure ‎4-13 Wastes in the streets of Qantara Gharb

4.2 Socioeconomic Baseline

The PRS is located close to the entrance of Qantara Gharb city that lies within the jurisdiction of Qantara District in Ismailia Governorate. Qantara Gharb City is located on the west bank of the Suez Canal, near the northern borders of Ismailia Governorate. It is linked to East Qantara by Al-Salam Bridge.

4.2.1 Administrative affiliation

Qantara Gharb City is administratively affiliated to Qantara Gharb Markaz. The total occupied area of Qantara Gharb City is 88.335 km2, according to Ismailia Governorate's official website.

4.2.2 Urbanization trends

Qantara Gharb Markaz is of a mixed nature. It encompasses Qantara Gharb City which is the capital and the urban center, and six villages (Abou Khalifa, al-Reyah, al-Nasr, al-Bayadah, al-Roudah, and Abou Toufelah). According to figures from 2014, Qantara Gharb city encompasses 14.3% of the governorate's total population11.

4.2.3 Demographic characteristics

4.2.3.1 Total population

According to CAPMAS figures from 2013, the total population of Qantara Gharb City is estimated at

34,484 citizens; distributed among 7,806 households.

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4.2.3.2 Rate of natural increase

The birth rate in Ismailia is 32 births per 1000 persons, while mortality rate stands at 6 per 1000 persons. That gives a natural growth rate which of 26 per thousand persons in Ismailia.

The IDSC 2012 (Description of the Egyptian Governorates) reported figures from 2010 that the neonatal mortality rate 8.70 per 1000, while infant mortality is 16.2 per thousand live births. Infant mortality rate below five years old stood at 21.90 per 1000.

4.2.4 Living conditions

4.2.4.1 Household size and density

A household is defined as “Family (and non-family) members who share residence and livelihood, and operate as one social and economic unit”. The average family size in Ismailia Governorate is about 4.17 persons; while in Qantara Gharb City is 4.41 persons.

4.2.4.2 Access to Basic Services

Access to Electricity

The number of subscribers in Ismailia Governorate is 381.83. The total consumption of electricity stood at 1091.10 k.w/h annually, which includes lighting usage (954.10 k.w/h) and industrial usage (137.00 k.w./h).

According to CAPMAS Poverty Mapping 2013, almost 100% of individuals living in Qantara Gharb City use electricity for lighting.

Access to potable water and sanitary system

Accessibility to the water network is high in Qantara Gharb City. The percentage of individuals having access to the public water network is 99.98 %, and 98.15 % of individuals have tap water inside their houses.

The coverage of the public sanitation network is also very high in Qantara Gharb city, as 94.85 % of individuals have access to the public sanitation network, according to CAPMAS poverty mapping 2013.

4.2.5 Human development profile

Education

According to CAPMAS Poverty Mapping data 2013, 10.77 % of individuals have had basic education, while only 11.59% have university degrees. Currently, there are 95.10 % of individuals, between 6 to 18 years old, are enrolled at schools; while the percentage of drop-outs stands at 2.08 %.

In the same respect, the percentage of females with basic education stands at 17.15 %, while the percentage of females having university degrees is significantly low at 0.1 %. The percentage of females, between the age of 6 to 18 years old, enrolled at schools is 95.4 %. And the percentage of female drop-outs stands at 0.8%.

The illiteracy rate in Qantara Gharb city stands at 29.52 %, while the illiteracy rate among females stands higher at 35.98 %.

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According to CAPMAS Poverty Mapping 2013, the percentage of manpower which joined labor force at the age of 15 years to 65 year is 45.43 %. The percentage of agriculture workers from total employed persons is 8.71 %. The unemployment rate in Qantara Gharb city stands at 11%.

In the same respect, female employment figures show female unemployment rate at 28%. The percentage of female workers, who joined the labor force at the age of 15 years old and above, is 11.66%. There are significant numbers of shops in El Tahrir Street that trade in readymade garment and electric appliances. Such human activities absorb a remarkable number of workers. Significant numbers of administrative laborers work inside the local governmental unit.

The formal Statistics obtained from the Poverty Mapping Data 2013 regarding manpower reflected that the age of starting work is 15 years old.12 Both the Child Law and the Labor Law state that children shall not be employed before they complete 14 calendar years old, nor shall they be provided with training before they reach 12 calendar years old; however children between 12 and 14 years old are permitted to work as trainees.

Figure ‎4-14: Ready Made Garment Shops Figure ‎4-15: Local Governmental Unit

4.2.6 Health facilities

Qantara Gharb city has one general hospital; in addition to one urban medical unit, 8 rural medical units, and 3 ambulance centers.

Many participants of the focus group discussions and a number of government officials reported that the level of medical services, provided in Qantara Gharb City, is very poor.

12 Based on Labor law number 12 of year 2003 and The Child Law (No. 12, 1996). There are certain critical obligations to recruit

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Figure ‎4-16: Qantara Gharb Hospital

4.2.7 Poverty index

According to poverty mapping developed by CAPMAS in 2013, the number of poor people in Qantara Gharb city is 4579 representing 13.28%. The Gini Coefficient, which indicates income inequality, stands at a critical 0.21. The percentage of female-headed households is 10.7%.

Electricity bills, according to respondents of the focus group discussions, are financially burdensome, compared to their level of income. Household expenditure, according to focus group discussions, range between 1500 LE and 4000 LE. On the other hand, CAPMAS poverty mapping data shows that per capita consumption stands at 6413.62 pounds.

4.2.8 Human activities in the project areas

According to focus group discussions, the main economic activities in Qantara Gharb city are trade and commercial activities. The majority of respondents stated that most people work in commercial activities, and the remainder work as employees. Agriculture activities are very low in Qantara Gharb City as it absorbs a small percentage of the labor force (8.7%), according to CAPMAS Poverty Mapping 2013.


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5 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS

The environmental impact assessment (EIA) is a process used to identify and evaluate the significance of potential impacts on various environmental and social receptors as a result of planned activities during (construction and operation) phases of the Project. Furthermore, the analysis of environmental and social impacts is important to detail an effective management and monitoring plan which will minimize negative impacts and maximize positives. The evaluation of the potential impacts on various receptors is based on a significance ranking process described in the following subsection. Details are presented in Annex 8 of this report.

5.1 Impact Assessment Methodology

The impact assessment methodology adopted for this ESIA is a semi-quantitative “cause-effect” matrix modified from Leopold and Buroz´s Relevant Integrated Criteria. The Leopold matrix is two-dimensional, where the stages of the project (activities) are assessed in relation to the existing environmental characteristics and conditions that may be affected during the execution of those actions. The impact of each activity on each receptor was assessed according to magnitude on a scale of -10 to 10, where negative values indicate a negative influence on the receptor, and importance on a scale of 0 to 10, which encompasses the probability of occurrence, frequency of the impact etc. The numbering system is used as a relative measure, where more negative numbers correspond to impacts having a higher negative magnitude. Susceptible receptors and corresponding activity are deduced if magnitude and importance are of minor severity.

For both methods, the severity of the impact is defined as either of no significance , minor, medium, or major. Results from both methods are summarized and presented according to the following scheme:

Detailed impact assessment results are presented in two tables in Annex 8.

Impact rating Color

None or of no significance (no impact);

Minor severity (minimal impact; restricted to the work

site and immediate surroundings)

Medium severity (larger scale impacts: local or regional;

appropriate mitigation measures readily available);

Major severity (Severe/long-term local/regional/global

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5.2 Potential Positive Impacts

5.2.1 Positive impacts during construction phase

5.2.1.1 Impacts related to employment

The project will result in positive impacts through the provision of job opportunities.


The construction of the Qantara Gharb PRS is expected to result in the creation of job opportunities, both directly and indirectly. Based on similar projects implemented recently by EGAS and the local distribution company, the daily average number of workers during the peak time will be about 30 workers, being 26 laborers, 2 supervisors and 2 engineers. The workers also include drivers, digging staff, technicians and welders.


As part of the construction stage, a lot of indirect benefits are expected to be sensed in the targeted areas due to the need for more supporting services to the workers and contractors who will be working in the various locations. These benefits could include, but are not limited to accommodation, food supply, transport, trade, security, manufacturing, etc.

5.2.2 Positive impacts during operation phase

5.2.2.1 Impacts related to employment

The project will result in positive impacts through the provision of job opportunities.


The operation of Qantara Gharb is expected to result in the creation of job opportunities, both directly and indirectly. The average number of workers during operation of the PRS will be about 17 workers from the permanent workers of the LDC; 6 technicians, 2 foremen, 2 maintenance (one engineer and one engineer’s assistance) and 3 security. With regards to health and safety, one person will be assigned from the staff of Sinai Gas.


As part of the operation stage, a lot of indirect benefits are expected to be sensed in the targeted areas due to the need for more supporting services to the workers and contractors who will be working in the various locations. This could include, but will not be limited to provision of waste disposal services and septic tanks evacuation.

5.3 Potential Negative Impacts


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Various impacts were assessed in accordance to the impact assessment methodology. The impact related to soil, ecology, and community health and safety during construction were ranked as of no significance . During operation, soil, traffic, community health and safety, and ecology were also of no significance .

5.3.1 Potential negative impacts during construction phase

5.3.1.1 Impact on soil

Construction activities will be carried out on cleared land (PRS) and on an existing road (installation of the high pressure pipeline.)

The excavation activities will result in disturbance of the soil and geological characteristics. This will be more pronounced in the trenched areas (around 2 meter deep) for the HP pipeline where excavation, pipeline laying, and soil compaction as a result of heavy equipment take place. In addition, potential soil contamination may take place as a result of spillage or leaks

Soil Pollution Impacts are expected to be of minor severity.

5.3.1.2 Air Emission

WB requirements and Law 4/1994 (modified by laws 9/2009 & 105/2015) stipulate strict air quality standards. Air emissions (gases and particulates) during construction shall arise from:

- Particulate matter and suspended solids from excavation/backfilling operations

- Possible dispersion from stockpiles of waste or sand

- Exhaust from excavation equipment and heavy machinery (excavators, trenchers, loaders, trucks) containing SOx, NOx, CO, VOCs, etc.

- Traffic congestions resulting from road closure or slowing down of traffic due to excavation works. Dust The PRS and the High pressure pipeline construction activities include installation of the new equipment might result in dust during civil work and digging the site. Additionally, activities such as transportation of material and equipment, burial of cables and pipes, etc. take place in this phase. These activities in consequence are expected to emit air pollutants to the ambient air. The duration of this impact is expected to be short. The following air pollutants are foreseeable for most of the construction activities:

- Fugitive dust emissions ( PM10, PM2.5)

- Exhaust of vehicles or equipment such as temporary generators, trucks, trolley, etc

Emissions of CO2, CO and PM will result from the operation of construction machinery and road vehicles during construction of the PRS. Air pollutants emitted from machine are generally temporary (during the working activities). The intensity of work activities and the number of vehicles traveling onsite would be relatively low for all tasks. The emissions will be mostly limited to the construction phase and therefore are temporary.

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5.3.1.3 Noise emissions

Construction of the PRS and the installation of the high pressure pipeline will require using various construction equipment, vehicle, etc. in addition to the other activities that generate noise. These tools signify potential major sources of different types of noise that will have an impact on the receptors who are susceptible to the generated noise.

The potential groups who are susceptible to the construction noise during the construction of the QG PRS are the following:

- Onsite Workers - nearby villages

The noise of construction activities to the baseline may increase the noise level, however the activities will be temporary and for short time.

Regarding the construction of the QG PRS and high pressure pipeline, it is expected that the generated noise will mainly have an impact on workers.

The impact on the construction workers will be of medium severity

The impact on the nearest receptors is of minor severity (nearest villages).

5.3.1.4 Impact on worker health and safety

Potential safety and health impacts to workers during construction , in general, are the same as those associated with any construction project involving use of large equipment, transportation of overweight and oversized materials, and construction and installation of facilities. In addition, health and safety issues include working in trenches.

The occupational health and safety impacts is assessed as medium

5.3.1.5 Risk pertaining to child labor

As mentioned in the baseline, child labor is a common practice in the project communities in Ismalia. Children below 18 work almost in all developmental projects as they receive low salaries and they are less demanding. This risk should be carefully handled in the ESMP and strict obligations and monitoring should be applied in the contractor and subcontractors obligations. Rigid penalties should also be applied to the contractor and subcontractors in case of breaching child labor restrictions.

Child labor risk is assessed as low to medium

5.3.1.6 Occupational health and safety

General risks associated with construction sites and anticipated include slips and falls; moving lorries and machinery; exposure to chemicals and other hazardous materials; exposure to electric shock and burns; weather related impacts (dehydration; heat stroke), exposure to high noise intensity levels. Because of the large number of unskilled workers who are reluctant to use Personal Protective Equipment (such as helmets, ear muffs, and masks), risks can be higher.

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The noise intensity level resulting from jackhammers surpasses permissible level of 90 dB (A) for work place with up to 8 hour shifts (as per Egyptian Law 1994.) Therefore, the use of construction equipment constitutes an occupational and safety health risk on workers operating and in the vicinity of the equipment.

Vibrations The use of jackhammers will result in the generation of hand-arm vibrations; the typical vibration value is of 9 m/s2, which exceeds the ACGIH Threshold limit value of 5 m/s2 (8 hour equivalent total value), but is below the exposure limit of 12 m/ s2 for a total daily duration of less than an hour. Typical drilling activities for excavation works are intermittent lasting 2 hours/day Electrical Faulty equipment or exposed cables can cause risks of electrocution.

Chemical hazards

Chemical hazards are associated with the construction and connection of the odorizing unit. Inadequate handling or compromised integrity of the connections can result in leaks/released hazardous material (tertiobutylmercaptin and methylsulphide), to which workers will get exposed resulting in a health hazard.

The impact of construction activities on OHS is of medium severity.

5.3.1.7 Hazardous material and waste generation

Construction non-hazardous solid waste includes scrap concrete, steel, bricks, packaging waste, used drums, wood, scrap metal, and building rubble. Human or domestic wastes generated by construction labor are mainly sewage and garbage collected from the workers. Disposal of sewage and garbage generated from construction labor, if not transported to adequate sites, will negatively affect the environment. This type of waste has to be transported outside the site.

Solid hazardous waste generated includes empty containers, spent welding materials, solvents, paints or adhesives, and other hazardous wastes resulting from operation and maintenance of the equipment and vehicles, i.e. spent oils, spent lube, waste oil filters, batteries, etc. Among the hazardous wastes also are the wasted or faulted materials.

Waste Generation impacts are of medium severity

5.3.1.8 Traffic impact

The greatest potential for traffic impacts to occur arises during the short period where construction works peak (transportation of raw materials, equipment, and foundation materials). The traffic flow that will be created during construction period will, to some extent, depend on which type and number of trips to and from the proposed site. Additional activities, such as entering and exit to the site will not have significant impacts on the road; the project will be constructed close to Port Said Ismailia road. This is the road that might be affected due to project activities.

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5.3.1.9 Impact on water resources

Groundwater

Information on groundwater in the project site, where high pressure pipeline and PRS are planned is unavailable. Impact assessment on groundwater is not applicable.

Surface water

Surface waters may be susceptible to pollution resulting from uncontrolled dumping of wastes generated during construction. The aquatic environments can be impacted in case of improper disposal of sanitary wastewater, construction wastes or debris (generated from activities like ditching, and excavation). Usually the generated sanitary wastewater, as well as water resulting from the dewatering activities (if exist) during excavation, will be collected in tanks and transported via a certified contractor to the nearest wastewater treatment facility

Therefore impact on surface water pollution is of minor severity

5.3.1.10 Ecological impact

As described in the baseline section, the proposed project site is not characterized by the presence of endangered species. The project site is characterized by agricultural land, and only some non-significant exotic floral species such as grasses, and stray dogs and cats, were recorded in the project area.

Therefore the impact is considered of no significance

5.3.1.11 Community health and safety

Impacts on community health and safety are expected to result from emissions of gaseous pollutants and dust, increased background noise levels, uncontrolled dumping of construction waste, accidental falls in temporary excavated trenches, accidental contact with equipment, etc.

Emissions of gaseous pollutants and dust

Increased emissions of dust can result in health problems to community members and workers. Excavation work will be intermittent over a duration of 8 hours a day.

Background noise levels

Construction of the PRS and the installation of the high-pressure pipeline will require using various construction equipment, vehicle, etc. in addition to the other activities that generate noise. These tools signify potential major sources of different types of noise that will have an impact on the receptors who are susceptible to the generated noise.

The potential groups who are susceptible to the construction noise during the construction of the QG PRS are the following:

- Onsite Workers - nearby villages

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Waste accumulation

Illegal dumping and potential burning of construction waste can pose health and safety threats to local community.

Impacts due to construction activities on community health and safety are of minor severity

5.3.1.12 Land related impact

Socioeconomic impacts

Qantara Gharb PRS required one plot of land that is estimated at 2500 m2. Following is the process of land acquisition:

This plot of land was purchased from one owner in Qantara Gharb District.

Sinai Gas investigated the plots of lands available and three plots were proposed.

After negotiating with the land owners, an agreement was reached with one of the owners.

The selected land was technically and financially accepted.

The study team conducted a meeting with the seller and visited the plot of land. The owner of land sold his land with no intimidation. He is also working as a security staff member for the project. Therefore, he managed to keep any encroachers away from the PRS site. Additionally, Sinai Gas managed to install a fence around the project land.

There was no kind of encroachment in the land allocated for the project. Additionally, obtaining the land have not resulted in any kind of economic displacement. Based on the meeting conducted in the site, no one of the consulted community stated that there were any kinds of customary or formal land use. For further elaboration Annex 3 is a summary of QG land acquisition process

5.3.1.13 Visual intrusion and landscaping

During the construction of the PRS there is a probability to result in visual intrusion due to moving construction materials and vehicles inside the lands. Given the fact that the PRS land is fenced, the probability of this impact tends to be minimal.

Impact related to the visual intrusion during the construction phase is of no significance

5.3.1.14 Labor influx

The LDC recruits a number of workers and technicians during the construction phase. If not managed properly, the recruited workers’ interactions with the local community may result in inconvenience, inappropriate and unappreciated acts, negative impacts on privacy or may even result in serious misconducts (e.g. harassment) or inappropriate behaviors that could affect different groups including women. Although not very much expected in the project, In the meantime the increase of workers might mean in some areas influx of additional population and increased pressure on local resources, prices of commodities, accommodation and rents.

Impact related to the labor influx during the construction phase is low

Impacts due to Land acquisition is of no significance


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5.3.2 Negative impacts during operation

5.3.2.1 Occupational health and safety

Possible impacts to health and safety during operation include exposure to odorant release, gas leak, fire, noise and accidental injury to workers. In addition; health and safety issues include working around energized equipment, and possible contact with natural hazards. Quantitative Risk Assessment was prepared that studies impacts during accidental events in the operation phase that is further elaborated in section 6.3.2 and annex 11 of the ESIA.

Odorant handling is part of the operation of the PRS and is addressed in a Quantitative Risk Assessment attached as a separate study. An odorant is added to the NG in order to enable detection upon leakage. The odorant containing Tertiobutylmercaptin (80%) and Methylehylsulphide (20%) is classified as a hazardous substance. The MSDS of the odorant identifies the following hazardous properties: Highly flammable, flammable and toxic products upon thermal decomposition, irritant, and toxic to aquatic flora and fauna. In case of emergency, the risk resulting from odorant release or gas leak will be managed by Qantara Gharb PRS’s emergency response plan.

Occupational health and safety impacts are considered of medium severity

5.3.2.2 Risk pertaining to child labor

Given the permanent nature of job opportunities during operation phase, children below 18 are not allowed to work in the PRS. Consequently, this risk is not valid in the operation phase.

Risk pertaining to child labor is of no significance

5.3.2.3 Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management

During operation and maintenance of the PRS, besides industrial hazardous (odorant containers) and non-hazardous waste, small quantities of domestic waste (solid and liquid waste) will be generated. Industrial hazardous waste is likely to be generated during routine operations (e.g., lubricating oils, odorant containers, chemical containers). These wastes are typically stored briefly, and transported by a licensed contractor to an appropriate permitted off-site disposal facility as a standard practice, according to EEAA regulations for hazardous waste management. Poor waste management practices may also have a significant impact on environment (soil, ground water (if exists), visual, and health and safety).

Waste generation and management is considered of medium severity

5.3.2.4 Noise impact

The pressure reducers normally cause noise generated from the reducers' pipes. Maximum noise level expected from the reducers is 80db. The generated noise is constant (not intermittent). Assuming ambient noise levels are above WB/IFC requirements and Law 4/1994-9/2009- 105/2015 standards for low noise residential areas and a 20-meter buffer distance kept between the reducers and the PRS fences, therefore minimum noise will propagate through the PRS borders. Additionally, the PRS is located right parallel to Ismailia-Port Said road where the noise baseline was recorded to be relatively high (121db)

Impacts of noise during operation is considered of minor severity


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5.3.2.5 Air emission

No gaseous emissions are expected to occur during the operation phase except for the potential natural gas leak or in case of accidents (odorant handling or storage) and during maintenance activities.

Impact related to air emission during the operation phase is of no significance

5.3.2.6 Soil impact

The normal operation of the PRS will not have any impact on soil; however risk of soil contamination is only associated with the possible spillage or leakage.

Impact related to soil during the operation phase is of no significance

5.3.2.7 Ecological impact

The normal operation will not have any impact on flora and fauna.

Impact related to ecology during the operation phase is of no significance

5.3.2.8 Traffic impact

During the operation and maintenance of the PRS, there will be no expected impact. There will only be a small number of staff vehicles moving in and out of the PRS, as well as trucks transporting odorant and spare parts to the PRS. Traffic impacts are anticipated to be insignificant due to the proposed project being located at the Ismailia- Port Said road.

Traffic Impact during operation is of no significance

5.3.2.9 Labor influx

The Qantara Gharb PRS will employ approximately 17 workers, and therefore having no significant impact.

Impact related to the labor influx during the operation phase is of no significance

5.3.3 Impact during accidental events (Operation Phase) Regarding to the Quantitative Risk Assessment Study (QRA), which demonstrate on the following hazards:

Gas Release

Fires (Heat Radiation)

Explosion (Overpressure Waves)

Suffocation (Odorant Leak) And referring to the risk calculations determined in Qantara Gharb QRA study, the individual risk level to the exposed workers / public based on the risk tolerability criterion have been identified in Acceptable region (Lower Tolerability Limit13) for workers and ALARP region (Below the Upper Tolerability Limit(14))for public. So there are some points (Study Recommendations) need to be considered to keep the risk tolerability, and this will be describe under item (7.7) (refer to the QRA Study under Annex-11)

13 Lower Tolerability Limit

Which the risks are broadly tolerable to society and comparable to everyday risks faced by the public. If the overall risk is below the Lower Tolerability Limit, the ALARP Assessment is likely to be straightforward and limited to ensuring compliance with Good Practice. Below the Lower Tolerability Limit, the principal risk management concern is the maintenance of existing risk reduction measures to avoid degradation.

14 Below the Upper Tolerability Limit

The risk is only tolerable if it is ALARP. This means that all practicable risk reduction measures must be identified and those that are reasonably practicable implemented. The term reasonably practicable indicates a narrower range than all physically possible risk reduction measures. If the cost of a risk reduction measure, whether in terms of money, time or trouble, can be demonstrated to be grossly disproportionate to the risk reduction gained from the measure, taking account of the likelihood and degree of harm presented by the hazard, then implementation of the measure may not be required.


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5.3.4 Summary of impacts

Table ‎5-1: Environmental and Social impact summary

Receptor Impact Description Type Impact Significance

During Construction

Soil Degradation of soil quality, Excavation and movement of heavy machinery on unpaved surface soils during site preparation and foundation-laying could cause a physical breakdown of soil particles potentially causing destabilization of the soil structure.

Negative impact Minor

Air emission WB/IFC requirements and Law 4/1994 (modified by laws 9/2009 & 105/2015) stipulates strict air quality standards. Air emissions (gases and particulates) during construction shall arise from:

- Particulate matter and suspended solids from excavation/backfilling operations

- Possible dispersion from stockpiles of waste or sand used for filling trenches.

- Exhaust from excavation equipment and heavy machinery (excavators, trenchers, loaders, trucks) containing SOx, NOx, CO, VOCs, etc.

- Traffic congestions resulting from road closure or slowing down of traffic due to excavation works.

Dust The impact of dust generation (particulate matter) due to excavation and other construction activities will be limited to the working

hours. This will temporary affect air quality.

Gaseous pollutants emissions

Provided machinery used during construction is certified and maintained as per guidelines, the increase in emissions stemming from the exhaust of machinery is unlikely to increase ambient levels beyond national and IFC permissible levels.

Negative impact Medium

Noise Noise impact on worker

Noise impact on construction workers, technicians and engineers in direct vicinity of the excavation works and heavy machinery is considered more significant than those on residents.


Noise impact on neighbor

No major noise impacts are expected during construction of the PRS and the construction period is limited.


Occupational health and safety

Inhalation of air pollutants, exposure to high noise levels, injuries and potential death as a result of operating heavy equipment, and handling hazardous materials.

Negative Medium

Risk pertaining to child labor

As mentioned in the baseline, child labor is a common practice in the project communities in Ismalia. Children below 18 work almost in all projects as they receive low salaries and they are less demanding. This risk should be carefully handled in the ESMP and restrict obligations and monitoring should be applied in the contractor and subcontractor obligations

Negative impact Low to medium

Solid and Hazardous waste management

Inappropriate waste disposal and improper management of construction waste materials which could lead to spillage and soil contamination.

Excavated soil and concrete/bricks waste are inert materials. Improper disposal of such wastes will only have aesthetic effects on the disposal site. The National Law 4/1994-9/2009-105/2015 for the Environment and Law 38/1967 stipulate that these wastes should be disposed of in licensed sites by the local authority, which minimizes any aesthetic effects of such waste.

Hazardous and non-hazardous materials available onsite during construction activities are likely to include fuel, engine oil, paints, Poor handling of those materials and their inappropriate storage may result in poor containment of induced leaks.


Traffic The transportation of material and equipment to the construction sites will cause temporary increase in traffic along Ismailia –Port Said Negative impact Medium


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Receptor Impact Description Type Impact Significance

road

Groundwater contamination

Groundwater (if reached) in the area may be affected by inappropriate liquid and hazardous waste during construction Negative impact Minor

Impacts related to lands

The PRS in Qantara Gharb required a plot of 2625 m2 The land was obtained in accordance to willing buyer willing seller approach.

Negative impact of no significance

Impacts related to Labor Influx

There is a probability to face a labor influx impact that might originate from the laborers come from other areas to the work site. Negative impact Minor

During operation


Inhalation of air pollutants (odorant or natural gas leak), exposure to noise levels, injuries and potential death as a result of operating equipment with high pressure tools and handling hazardous materials.


Risk pertaining to child labor

Given the permanent nature of job opportunities during operation phase, children below 18 are not allowed to work in the PRS. Consequently, this risk is not valid in the operation phase.

Negative impact no significance

Hazardous material and waste management

Hazardous material

Odorant spill can result from improper handling of the odorant tanks. According to Qantara Gharb QRA study, modeling vapour release

will extend outside the PRS boundary with no effects on public and Sinai Gas QG ERP will cover this point.

Hazardous waste

Discharge of remaining odorants in containers, after use, in land or sewers;

Disposal of used containers with domestic waste, or by open disposal;


Noise The pressure reducers normally cause noise generated from the reducers' pipes. Maximum noise level expected from the reducers is 80db. The generated noise is constant (not intermittent). Assuming ambient noise levels are complying with WB/IFC requirements and Law 4/1994-9/2009- 105/2015 standards for low noise residential areas and a 20-meter buffer distance kept between the reducers and the PRS fences therefore minimum noise will propagate through the PRS borders.


Impacts during accidental events

In case of accidental gas leakage and subsequently emissions of the odorant is in the air, if it reaches the residential area it will be already dispersed and of very low concentration. In addition, it is not a harmful substance to inhale in a gaseous form especially with such low concentrations. It is only hazardous when it is in the liquid chemical form

Negative impact Low


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6 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

The main target of the proposed project is to support the supply of natural gas to Qantara Gharb District and other surrounding areas in the future (households). This Natural Gas Connections to Households Project is expected to yield many economic and social benefits in terms of providing a more stable, energy source, achieve savings in LPG consumption and enhancing safety in utilizing energy.

The No-Action project alternative is not favored as it simply deprives the Egyptian Public and Government of the social, economic, and environmental advantages.

6.1 Technology Alternatives

6.1.1 Outlet pressure

The PRS reduces the pressure in a HP pipeline from 30-70 bar to 4 or 7 bar, making it suitable for distribution or use in domestic or industrial applications. QG’s PRS will produce 2:4 bar outlet pressure for the local distribution network (intermediate pressure). The LDC choose to produce 2:4 Bar instead of 4:7 bar due to low consumption rates excepted at QG.

6.1.2 Odorant handling

Environmental and safety control considerations and measures are integrated into the selected technology design. For example, in order to reduce emissions from the odorant unit, the odor will be automatically added or by using a plunger pump. Automatic and sophisticated unit management systems ensure safe and easy operation and can encompass complete remote operation of the units.

6.2 PRS location

The main criteria for the PRS siting are:

- Proximity to high-pressure gas main lines to minimize off-take length

- Availability of space with adequate dimensions and affordability of the land for PRS construction

and possible expansion

- Presence of standard buffer zones between PRS and nearest buildings or receptors

As per national and WB guidelines, PRS siting avoids habitat alteration and seeks to minimize

environmental, occupational health and safety, and community health and safety impacts.

The process of land acquisition focused on assessing three potential alternative lands. The three plots

of lands were owned by community people (private lands). EGAS and the LDC paid visits to the

three lands and negotiated with the owners about the price. Finally an agreement was reached with

one of the land owners. The three alternative lands were technically accepted. Therefore, the price

was the main determinant in obtaining this land. Land Alternatives for Qantara Gharb PRS is

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7 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT &

MONITORING PLAN

7.1 Objectives of the ESMMP

The objective of the Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan (ESMMP), is to outline actions for minimizing or eliminating potential negative impacts and for monitoring the application and performance of mitigation measures. The ESMMP identifies certain roles and responsibilities for different stakeholders for implementing, supervising and monitoring the environmental and social performance of the project during its life cycle as well as estimate costs for these mitigations.. Roles and responsibilities for implementing the ESMMP during the construction and operation phases have been proposed. During construction EGAS/LDC will assign supervision staff who will undertake supervision over the contractor to make sure that the mitigation measures specified in the design/tender document are implemented on field.

The Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan (ESMMP) consists of a set of mitigation, management and monitoring measures to be taken during implementation of the project to avoid, reduce, mitigate, or compensate or offset any adverse social and environmental impacts analyzed at the previous chapter.

During the operation phase, the PRS shall have at least one permanent staff member for health, environment and safety.

Wherever applicable, the ESMMP is designed to accommodate alternative context-specific mitigations and monitoring measures.

Overall, the following Environmental and Social measures are complementary to and do not substitute compliance to the detailed HSE guidelines, procedures, and actions adopted by EGAS and its subsidiary (LDC).

In the following Management and Monitoring measures the term LDC refers to the gas company in charge of project implementation: Sinai Gas.

7.2 Management of Grievance

EGAS and the LDCs are committed to preventing, limiting and, if necessary, remedying any adverse

impacts caused by its activities on local populations and their social and physical environment.

Identifying, preventing and managing unanticipated impacts are facilitated by a grievance redress

mechanism (GRM). As the World Bank’s governance and anticorruption (GAC) agenda moves

forward, grievance redress mechanisms (GRMs) are likely to play an increasingly prominent role in

Bank-supported projects.

Anyone will be eligible to submit a grievance to the Project if they believe a practice is having an adverse impact on the community, the environment, or on their quality of life. They may also submit comments and suggestions to the GRM.


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The GRM was designed in order to handle all grievances during the construction and operation

phases. The aggrieved person has the full right to lodge his complaint anonymously. However, this

might cause a challenge to inform him about any corrective procedures. Additionally, if the

complaint is related to service seeking, the aggrieved person should provide full information about

himself and about his residential unit.

Objectives: The objective of a grievance procedure is to ensure that all comments and complaints from any project stakeholder are considered and addressed in an appropriate and timely manner. This will manage to build trust and detect any weak signal. The process will reduce risk of litigation and conflicts with the community Disclosure of the GRM: The Community people will be fully informed about the Grievance

procedures in simple language. Information about grievance mechanism will be tailored according to

the community. All information about GRM will be made available on the contracting offices during

the construction phase and on customer services offices during the operation phase.

Mode and channels of Grievance: The Company will accept all comments and complaints associated with the project from any stakeholder. Comments can be made via email, post, fax, on the telephone or in person. The comments and complaints will be summarized and listed in a Complaints/Comments Log Book, containing the name/group of commenter/complainant, date the comment was received, brief description of issues, information on proposed corrective actions to be implemented (if appropriate) and the date of response sent to the commenter/complainant.

The proposed mechanism is built on three tiers of grievances:

- The foreman working on the ground in PRS site in Qantara Gharb

- The project manager in PRS site in Qantara Gharb,

- The regional department of Sinai Gas in Ismailia Governorate The aggrieved person has the full right to immediately use tier 2 or 3 upon his convenience and there is no need to exhaust the first tier. Additionally, he can resort to any other governmental entities i.e. Ministry of Petroleum. He/ She also have the full right to bring a lawsuit without resorting to any of the grievances tiers.

Grievance channels:

1. During construction phase: a) Foremen act as the main channel for complaints. They are always available on the

construction sites. However, complaints raised to him/her are mostly verbal.

Thus, s/he should document all received grievances in writing form using a fixed

serial number that the complainant should be informed about to be able to follow

up on the complaint

b) Hotline: 129 is the hotline in Sinai Gas

c) The SDO within the LDC and EGAS

d) Email. info@Sinai Gas.com.eg

2. During operation phase:

a) Customer service office

b) Hotline: 129 is the hotline in Sinai Gas.


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c) The SDO within the LDC and EGAS

d) Email. info@ Sinai Gas.com.eg

Response to grievances: All comments and complaints will be responded to either verbally or in writing, in accordance to preferred method of communication specified by the complainant. Comments will be reviewed and taken into account in the project preparation; however they may not receive an individual response unless requested. Registration of GRM: All grievances will be registered and acknowledged within 5 business days and responded to between to 15- 30 business days (depending on the nature of grievance). The project management will keep a grievance log and report on grievance management, as part of annual project progress reports, which will be available on the LDC and EGAS. Confidentiality: Individuals who submit their comments or grievances have the right to request that their name be kept confidential, though this may mean that the LDC is unable to provide feedback on how the grievance is to be addressed. Management of GRM: During construction and operation phases, grievances in relation to construction activities will be managed by the LDC and the construction contractor(s). The LDC will provide contact information to project areas A separate grievance mechanism is available in the same manner for workers, including employees of both the LDC-employed and contractors. Grievance Cycle: The grievance received via any of communication channels and tiers will follow the following cycle. The aggrieved person has the full right to submit his grievance to any of the assigned tiers. The aggrieved person also has the full right to submit his grievance to any entity he prefers i.e the Minister of Petroleum, the Governorate …etc. It is essential to mention that the acknowledgement of grievance should not exceed two working days.


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Figure7-1: Grievance cycles

Monitoring of grievances: All grievances activities should be monitored in order to verify the process. The monitoring process should be implemented on the level of EGAS and the LDC (both in the site and in the headquarter). For more information about GRM please see Annex 9.


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7.3 Environmental and Social Management Matrix during CONSTRUCTION

Table ‎7-1: Environmental and Social Management Matrix during CONSTRUCTION Receptor Impact Mitigation measures Residual

impact Institutional Responsibility for Implementation

Means of Supervision

Estimated Cost of mitigation / supervision

Mitigation Supervision

Physical receptor Soil - Decrease erosion by minimizing disturbances and scarification of the surface

- Best practices for soil management should be followed

- Spill prevention/control measure

- Proper handling and management of wastes

Negligible Contractor LDC –HSE department

Field supervision (audits) by the LDC and EGAS

- Contractor costs

- LDC management costs

Air emission

- Monitoring of wind speed and direction to manage dust-generating activities during undesirable conditions.

- Management of number of vehicles and

equipment in the site.

- Appropriate maintenance, engine tuning and

servicing of construction equipment to minimize

exhaust emissions

- Minimize unnecessary journeys or equipment use

- Adopt a policy of switching off machinery and

equipment when not in use (idle mode).

Negligible Contractor LDC –HSE department

Contractual clauses + Field supervision (audits)

- Contractor costs


Noise Worker

Application of the normal precautions normally taken by construction workers.

Minor -LDC

-Excavation Contractor

LDC

HSE department

Contractual clauses + Field supervision (audits)

- Contractor costs

- LDC management costs Neighbor

- Notification to the surrounding establishment prior to the construction of the PRS

- Time management and construction schedule according to the IFC regulation provided by the

Negligible Field supervision

Complaints receipt from local administration


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Receptor Impact Mitigation measures Residual impact

Institutional Responsibility for Implementation




contractor prior to the construction phase

Social receptor (health and safety)


The project will hire a qualified sub-contractor

adopting proper health and safety standards. In

addition, the ToR for the contractor and the

ESIA will provide the provision of the health,

safety and precaution of the environmental

impacts and its mitigation measures to be

followed during construction.

Standard protection by placing clear project

signs.

Time management for vehicles movement;

especially avoiding the peak hours

Standard protection for the workers especially

when working at elevated heights or trench.

Regular inspection of workers compliance to the

EGAS H&S guidelines refer to Annex 12

Training and licensing industrial vehicle

operators of specialized vehicles.

As per QRA:

Cooperation should be done with the concerned parties before planning for housing projects around the PRS area.

o LDC Projects Dpt.

Daily during construction

Construction site supervision & reporting

LDC management costs

Provide a suitable tool for wind direction

(Windsock) to be installed in a suitable place to

determine the wind direction.

o LDC HSE and Projects Dpt.

Minor LDC Excavation Contractor

LDC–HSE department

Field supervision and review of HSE report+ Field supervision (audits)

- Contractor costs



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Daily during construction

Construction site supervision & reporting


- Health insurance should be applicable to the

contractor workers and workers contracted by a sub-contractor

- The contractor also will be obliged to maintain

daily attendance sheets in order to verify the

attendance of workers in case of accidents and

provide the injured persons with proper health

insurance

Social receptor Risk pertaining to child labor

The project will hire a qualified contractor/ sub-

contractor with the high occupational standards.

Special attention will be given to add a contract

term prohibiting all child labor activities

Rigid obligations and penalties will be added to

the contractor ToR in order to warrantee no

child labor is occurred in the project. In case of

breaching these obligations, financial penalties

will be applied

The ToR also will oblige the

contractor/subcontractor to keep a copy of IDs

of laborers in order to monitor the hired staff,

especially, those below 18 years old

The contract between the LDC/ EGAS and the

contractor should explicitly reflect the rigid

commitment of Labor Law Number 12 of year

2003 regarding child labor.

Negligible LDC Excavation Contractor/subcontractor

LDC–HSE department

Field supervision and review of HSE report+ Field supervision (audits)

- Contractor costs


Physical receptor Solid and - Temporary storage in areas with impervious Minor LDC LDC–HSE Field Indicative cost items


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Hazardous waste management

floor

- Safe handling using PPE and safety precautions

- If hazardous waste quantities generated are too

small for isolated transport to the Nassreya

landfill, a temporary storage site can be created.

Coordination with waste authority will be

imperative to secure a location and implement

adequate procedures for storage depending on

quantities and type of wastes until collection and

shipping to Nassreya landfill.

- Hand-over selected oils and lubricants and their

containers to Petrotrade for recycling

Excavation Contractor//subcontractor

department supervision and review of certified waste handling, transportation, and disposal chain of custody

included in contractor bid:

Chemical analysis of hazardous waste

Trucks from licensed handler

Pre-treatment (if needed)

Disposal cost at Nasreya

Approximate cost of the above (to be revised upon project execution): 8,000-10,000 LE per ton

Social receptor (Local traffic and accessibility)

Traffic Time management for transporting the materials, equipment, debris, etc.

Clear sign surrounding the construction site and the entrance/ exit gate.

Coordination with traffic department (ministry of interior) for vehicles route and movement.

Vehicle speed restrictions should be applied across the project site,

Minor Contractor LDC +

Traffic department

Contractor with a valid conditional permit + Field supervision

- Contractor costs


Physical receptor Ground water

In general, the proposed construction activities have no

impact on the quality of nearby surface water or

groundwater (no information on groundwater was

available at the time of submission of the report); however

the following procedures should be followed:

- Control all onsite wastewater streams and ensure

appropriate collection, treatment and discharge.

Prevent discharge of contaminants and

wastewater streams to ground.

- Provide impervious lining to the trenches for the

Of no

significanc

e

Contractor LDC –HSE

department

Contractual

clauses + Field

supervision

- Contractor

costs

- LDC

management

costs


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worker’s domestic use

- Adequate management and proper handling and

storage of construction materials, oils and fuel to

avoid spillages.

- The implementation of a continuous and regular

site inspection system.

- Adequate management and proper handling and

storage of construction materials, oils and fuel to

avoid spillages.

- The implementation of a continuous and regular

site inspection system.

Social receptor Disturbance to Community due to Labor Influx

In order to minimize impacts pertaining to labor influx the following should be thoroughly implemented:

- All workers should be trained on the Code of Conduct (special attention should be paid to harassment, environmental commitment, safety and security commitments)

- Enable grievance mechanism and disclose it to

community

Negligible

Contractors

LDC

Contractual Clauses & Field Supervision

Contractor costs

Social receptor All impacts Applying a grievance and redress mechanism as follows:

The detailed grievance mechanism (GRM) is presented in

Annex (9). It will to be shared with the community

beneficiaries.

The GRM presented various tiers of complaints, time to respond to the aggrieved person and reporting requirement for grievances. It is crucial to notify that time frame allocated for responding to a complaint will not exceed 15 business days

Not applicable

Contractor LDC –HSE department

Contractual clauses + Field supervision

- Contractor costs



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7.4 Environmental and Social Monitoring Matrix during CONSTRUCTION

Table ‎7-2: Environmental and Social Monitoring Matrix during CONSTRUCTION

Receptor Impact Monitoring indicators

Responsibility of monitoring

Frequency of monitoring

Location of monitoring

Methods of monitoring

Estimated Cost of monitoring

Local traffic and accessibility

Reduction of traffic flow and accessibility to local community

Comments and notifications from Traffic Department

LDC HSE Monthly during construction.

Construction site

Documentation in HSE monthly reports Complaints log


Ambient air quality

Increased air emissions

HC, CO% and opacity

LDC HSE Once before construction + once every six months for each vehicle

Vehicles licensing Department

Measurements and reporting of exhaust emissions of construction activities machinery

Complaints log


Ambient noise levels

Increased noise levels

Noise intensity, exposure durations and noise impacts

LDC HSE Regularly during site inspections and once during the night in every residential area

Construction site

Measurements of noise levels Complaints log


Complaints from residents

LDC HSE Monthly during construction.

Construction site

Documentation in HSE monthly reports


Physical receptor (soil, groundwater,

visual)

Waste generation

Observation of accumulated waste piles

LDC HSE During construction. Monthly reports

Construction site

Observation and documentation


Observation of soil accumulations resulting from excavation (if


Around construction site

Observation and documentation



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encountered)

Chain-of-custody and implementation of waste management plans

LDC HSE Zonal reports Construction site and document examination

Site inspection and document inspection


Chain-of-custody and implementation of domestic wastewater (sewage) management


Construction site

Site inspection and document inspection


Labor conditions

Occupational Health and Safety

Total number of complaints raised by workers Periodic Health report

Periodic safety inspection report

LDC HSE Biannual for PRS

Construction site

- Safety supervisor should follow the commitment of workers to use the protective equipment

- Inspection and recording of the performance

-Reports about the workers and complaints


Labor conditions

Child labor Attendees lists with workers IDs

Complaints and accidents reports

LDC HSE Biannual for PRS

Construction site

- Safety supervisor observe the laborers

- Random checkup for laborers IDs


Occupational Health and safety

Cooperation reports with the concerned parties

LDC Projects Dpt. when needed Construction site Supervision & reporting LDC management costs


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Social Receptor

Disturbance to local community due to labor influx

- Grievances received related to labor influx,

- Number of incidents violating the code of conduct,

- Disciplinary actions taken with violating workers

LDC in coordination with contractor

When reported Construction sites Supervision & reporting Contractor Cost


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7.5 Environmental and Social Management Matrix during OPERATION

Table ‎7-3: Environmental and Social Management Matrix during OPERATION Receptor Mitigation measures Residual impact Institutional Responsibility for Implementation Means of Supervision Estimated Cost of mitigation /

supervision Mitigation Supervision

Noise - Locate noisy pressure reducers away from PRS borders in residential areas

- Location of reducers should be at least 20 meters away from the PRS fences.

- The reducers should be either in a well-ventilated closed area, or in a protected open area according to IGEM standards. If the reducers are in an open area there should be wall barriers to dissipate the noise from the PRS staff offices and the neighboring areas.

- Others measures as per item 7.7: Qantara Gharb quantitative risk assessment study recommendations (Annex 11)

Minor LDC Design Department LDC HSE Review of PRS layout LDC management costs & PRS cost

Occupational health and safety - Remote actuation of isolation and slam-shut valves by LDC for PRS and pipelines

- Produce Hazardous Area Classification drawings

- Control room exit design.

- Preventive maintenance policy and station manual

- Provision of self-contained breathing apparatus (2 pieces for each station) for handling

odorant leaks

- Apply jet fire rated passive fire protection system to all critical safety shutdown valves

ESDVs or Solenoid valves (As applicable)

- Place signs in Arabic and English "Do Not Dig" and "High Pressure Pipeline Underneath"

- Install an elevated wind sock and provision of portable gas detectors

- The design should fully comply with IGE TD/3 code requirements

- As per QRA:

- Review the emergency response plan and update the plan to include all scenarios in

this study and other needs including:

- Firefighting brigades, mutual aids, emergency communications and fire detection /

protection systems.

- First aid including dealing with the odorant according to the MSDS for it, with

respect to means of water supply for emergency showers, eye washers and

cleaning.

- Safe exits in building according to the modeling in this study.

- Provide the site with SCBA “Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus” (at least two

sets) and arrange training programs for operators.

All operation is according to standard operating procedure for the PRS operations and training

programs in-place for operators.

Inspection and maintenance plans and programs are according to the manufacturers guidelines to

keep all facility parts in a good condition.

Emergency shutdown detailed procedure including emergency gas isolation points at the PRMS

and valves room in place.

- Cooperation should be done with the concerned parties before planning for housing projects

around the PRS area.

Minor -LDC project department

-Designer

-LDC project department

-engineering dep.

-HSE dept.

- EGAS

- Drawing and design Document Review

- Policy and manual review

- Inspection by operators

- Signage inspection and site visits

Included in PRS cost

Solid and Hazardous waste management

- Strict use of chemical-resistant suits and PPE when handling odorant barrels, tanks, or spills

- Evacuation of odorant from barrels into holding tank with utmost care and full PPE

- Covering possible odorant spills immediately with sand and treatment with sodium

hypochlorite as per EGAS and LDC practices

- On-site treatment of empty containers with sodium hypochlorite and detergent as Per EGAS

and LDC practice

- Ship empty containers to a certified hazardous waste facility via company depot using

certified handling and transportation contractors

- Ensure full and empty (treated) odorant containers are accompanied by a trained HSE

Minor

PRS staff LDC HSE Quarterly auditing for The PRS

Cost to be included in PRS running budget:


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Receptor Mitigation measures Residual impact Institutional Responsibility for Implementation Means of Supervision Estimated Cost of mitigation / supervision specialist during transportation to and from the depot and to/from the hazardous waste

disposal facility (UNICO and/or Nasreya)

- Others measures as per item 7.7: Qantara Gharb quantitative risk assessment study

recommendations.

In order to minimize risk of spillage of hazardous odorant, the following general precautions should

be taken:

- Pre-Plan the anticipated amounts of odorants to be used in order to minimize leftovers and

residuals.

- Handle with extreme care and always perform visual checks on the integrity of the odorant

container

- Avoid rough handling rolling or dropping of odorant containers

- Avoid exposure to direct sunlight during storage or transportation

- Ensure odorant containers are always sealed properly and secured from

tipping/falling/damage during transportation and storage (temporary and long-term)

- Always have sufficient amounts of sand, sodium hypochlorite and detergent on standby

during usage of odorant

- ALWAYS handle containers or spills with care and ensure PPE compliance

- Never release or empty residual odorant from its container to any receptor or for any reason

other than filling the odorant tank at the PRS

- NEVER use empty odorant containers for any other purpose

In case of odorant spillage:

- Avoid inhalation and sources of ignition

- Immediately cover and mix with sufficient amounts of sand and sodium hypochlorite using

necessary PPE and tools

- Collect contaminated sand in clearly marked secure containers/bags

Add sand to inventory of hazardous waste

7.6 Environmental and Social Monitoring Matrix during OPERATION

Table ‎7-4: Environmental and Social Monitoring Matrix during OPERATION Receptor Impact Monitoring indicators Responsibility of

monitoring Monitoring Frequency

Location of monitoring Methods of monitoring Monitoring Estimated Cost

Ambient air quality Improper management of odorant during operation

- Log of spillage incidents

- Number of treated containers

- Odorant delivery forms

LDC HSE Quarterly for The PRS PRSs - Compare Environmental Register with odorant delivery forms, observation of site


Ambient noise levels Noise of PRS operation - Noise intensity LDC HSE Quarterly for The PRS PRSs - Noise meter LDC management costs

Labor conditions Occupational Health and Safety

- Total number of complaints raised by workers

- Periodic Health report

- Periodic safety inspection report

LDC HSE Biannual for PRS PRSs - Safety supervisor should follow the commitment of workers to use the protective equipment

- Inspection and recording of the performance

- -Reports about the workers and complaints



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Receptor Impact Monitoring indicators Responsibility of monitoring

Monitoring Frequency

Location of monitoring Methods of monitoring Monitoring Estimated Cost

The updated emergency response plan to include the main detailed elements for ERP according to the QRA recommendation

LDC HSE (ERP document)

Yearly (ERP doc.)

PRS location HSE annual audit LDC management costs

Presence a suitable tool for wind direction (Windsock) to be installed in a suitable place to determine the wind direction.

LDC HSE and Projects Dpt.

PRS location Supervision & reporting LDC management costs


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7.7 Qantara Gharb Quantitative Risk Assessment Study Recommendations

Regarding to the risk calculations the risk to public which is in ALARP, and Acceptable for workers, there are some points need to be considered to maintain the risk tolerability in its region and this will be describe in the following recommendations:

Recommendation Timeline Phases

All facility specifications referred to the national and international codes and standards.

Design Phase

Office and security buildings designed according to the accepted standard technical specifications.

Design Phase

Considering that all electrical equipment, facilities and connections are according to the hazardous area classification for natural gas facilities.

Design Phase

Emergency shutdown detailed procedure including emergency gas isolation points at the PRS and GASCO valves room in place.

Design Phase

Surface drainage system is suitable for containment of any odorant spills. Design Phase

Provide a suitable tool for wind direction (Windsock) to be installed in a suitable place to determine the wind direction.

Construction Phase

Review the emergency response plan for PRS Area and preparing a plan for Qantara Gharb PRS including all scenarios in this study and other needs including:

Operation Phase

• Firefighting brigades, mutual aids, emergency communications and fire detection / protection systems.

Operation Phase

• Dealing with the external road in case of major fires. Operation Phase

• First aid including dealing with the odorant according to the MSDS for it, with respect of means of water supply for emergency showers, eye washers and cleaning.

Operation Phase

• Safe routs and exits for the control room and security office according to the modeling in this study.

Operation Phase

Provide the site with SCBA “Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus” (at least two sets) and arrange training programs for operators.

Operation Phase

All operation is according to standard operating procedure for the PRS operations and training programs in-place for operators.

Operation Phase

Inspection and maintenance plans and programs are according to the manufacturers guidelines to keep all facility parts in a good condition.

Operation Phase

Cooperation should be done with the concerned parties before planning for housing projects around the PRS area.

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7.8 Reporting of Mitigation and Monitoring Activities

During construction and operation, environmental performance against targets is reviewed by the management on a monthly basis and reported to the contractor and LDC. The plan is designed to record incidents and to ensure investigation, root cause analysis, corrective action and follow up. Records are kept of all incidents, investigations and actions. Regulatory and HSE reporting systems will be brought together on a monthly basis to be used in the LDC’s (Sainai Gas) reporting system to be submitted to EGAS Environment Department during the construction phase. During operation, the reporting of any occurrence and /or the result will take the following path:

- Recording of the nature and scale of the occurrence;

- Reporting to the necessary competent/ responsible persons;

- Internal reporting and external regulatory notification.


Reports should include as a minimum;

- Monthly report for the implementation of the ESMMP submitted by the contractor to LDC HSE staff.

- Monthly report on incident and complaint from the surrounding establishments and residents nearby the construction site.

- Unusual traffic delays or accidents caused during construction, any complaints received, any comments or recommendations by the traffic department should be reported in the monthly report prepared by the construction contractor supervisor

- Monthly report should include any incidents of high dust emissions or smoke during the construction phase including the natural dust that might be encountered.

- There should be a form prepared by LDC’s HSE department for the contractor to keep records of quantities, types of wastes received and the wastes’ location.

- The monthly report of HSE supervisor from LDC should include an evaluation of the contractor’s compliance to the mitigation measures and any comments noticed by the HSE site supervisor about mismanagement of construction waste during the month.

- The HSE team from LDC observer should report on monthly basis the accidents or the worker's compliance.

- Reporting on monthly basis, the total number and the type of heavy equipment used during the construction phase.

- Monthly report on health and safety performance. This report will include any incident and complaint regarding health and safety measures performed by the contractor.

7.8.2 During operation phase

The reports should include as a minimum; According to law 9-2009 and its executive regulation, each facility should prepare an environmental register. Components of the environmental register are presented in annex 4 of the executive regulation. All environmental procedure included in the EMMP are to be recorded in the Environmental Register so that they can be communicated effectively and clearly. It will include (monitoring plan, solid waste management plan, emergency plan,). The Environmental Register shall contain:


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- Any complaint related to the noise generated from the PRS

- Regular noise and air measurement reports.

- Record keeping of the admitted waste and their quantity and management (bills of waste transportation).

- Summary of the HSE monthly report. According to Article 29-32 from law 9/2009 and its executive regulation, the PRS shall prepare a hazardous material and waste register containing the handling and storage of hazardous material and waste in the facility (types, quantities, material safety data sheets, type of storage and means of transportation). Additionally, the register should contain a contract and /or bills of hazardous waste disposal at UNICO.

7.9 Emergency Response Plan

Sinai Gas (سيناء للغاز) will develop an updated Emergency Response Plan (ERP) which incorporates

the QRA recommendations that relates to its operations for the PRS and for its intermediate and

low-pressure distribution network. The purpose of this document is to outline emergency

responsibilities, organizational arrangements, responses, and procedures to be followed by personnel

based in the field in the event of an emergency.

EGAS PRSs emergency plan guidelines, kindly refer to Annex 10 attached to this report.

. For full details about the emergency plan, kindly refer to Annex 10.

Emergency Levels are classified as Levels (Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3) as following:

The first level of Emergency:

Potential hazards to life, safety, property and the environment are limited, and do not exceed the emergency zone or the boundaries of the public site or facility.

The personnel of the enterprise or the site possess adequate training, capacity, personal protection equipment and necessary tools to manage and control the situation, and there is no need for external assistance.

Alarm bells are not required to warn those outside the site or facility.

The situation does not require evacuation of the emergency zone.

There is no possibility of losing control or escalating the situation.

The accident management team is not used.

The Second level of Emergency:

There is a serious risk to life, safety, property and the environment and may exceed the limits of the emergency zone, but do not exceed the limits of the public site or facility.

There is a need to use the assistance of external parties to manage the emergency, or at least the presence of stand-by team in the presence of a potential escalation of the situation, but the situation does not extend its influence outside the facility or site.

Members of the facility or site do not have sufficient capacity or resources to deal with the incident

Requires evacuation and / or warnings to warn those outside the emergency zone


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Security breach or situation leading to constant threat to life and safety

Accident management team intervenes

The Third level of Emergency:

There is a serious risk to life, safety, property and the environment and may exceed the limits of the emergency zone and the possibility of exceeding the limits of the public site or facility.

There is a need to use the help of external parties to fight fire, rescue, dealing with hazardous materials, large number of injuries and deaths.

Measures must be taken to protect units, nearby areas and / or communities and the environment beyond the boundaries of the public site or facility

There is a potential risk that the reputation of the company, its business or its revenues will be affected

Any incident involving the exit of the operating system beyond the limits of safe operation with the possibility of escalation

There is a danger to the public

There is a possibility to start or run the communication system for emergency reporting

The accident management team is used.

For full details about the PRS emergency plan, kindly refer to Annex 10

Hotline

A 24-7 Hotline (129) is available for customers and the public to report leaks, damage, emergencies, and/or incidents related to gas connections, components, infrastructure, and activities (inside or outside households) and to request repairs/emergency response/assistance.


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7.10 Institutional Framework for ESM&MP Implementation

7.10.1 Environmental management structures

EGAS is the supervisory body. Sinai Gas is the implementing body. Below is the management structure of Sinai Gas. Being the implementing body of the natural gas network in project areas, Sinai Gas has a direct involvement with the environmental management and monitoring of the natural gas network. Sinai Gas has limited environmental and social background. They will be in need to upgrade their capacity regarding the environmental and social aspects. EGAS will provide Sinai Gas staff with the needed information. One of the standard tasks of the HSE Departments of Sinai Gas, supervised by EGAS, is to ensure that the Environmental and Social Management Plan of the project is implemented in all the phases of the Project, through establishing an Environmental Register for Pressure Reduction Stations, with frequent auditing of this register.


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In the structure above, designated site engineers perform daily implementation, monitoring and reporting of activities as per the ESMMP with special attention to:

1. Worker and contractor compliance to EGAS HSE manuals and procedures 2. Occurrence of HSE incidents and suggestions for incident avoidance (refer to item 7.7) 3. Management of broken asphalt (if any), unused backfill, solid waste, metal scrap 4. Management of paint cans, refueling & lubrication, soil contamination 5. Management of liquid waste such as leaked condensate hydrocarbons (if any) or chemicals

used in heaters; and 6. Checking that handling of hazardous waste is done according to the requirements of the

Environmental Law, where a permit for handling hazardous material and Hazardous wastes is issued from EGAS Environment Department

7. Using analyzers to measure noise, SO2, CO, CH4 and NO2 in ambient air, and detect possible natural gas leaks

8. Ensure and log compliant handling of odorant/odorant containers, odorant-contaminated-soils (in case of spillage)

9. Measure noise at different locations of the PRS 10. Other tasks as outlined in ESM&MP

Daily reports are to be compiled and sent to the governorate HSE officer for preparation of monthly summary reports.

Monthly reports are sent to HSE officer at Sinai Gas head office for compilation into quarterly reports to EGAS.

7.10.2 Required actions

1- Involvement of environmental and social officers during the design, costing, tendering, and construction phases would be advantageous.

2- Detailed HSE manuals covering each activity must be developed and institutionalized in EGAS. Several versions of such manuals have been developed by Egypt Gas and should be mainstreamed to other LDCs, accompanied by the appropriate capacity-building.

3- An updated and detailed assessment of EGAS. EHS institutional capacity and available resources for implementation of the ESMP

Specifically EGAS should take steps to develop capacity of site engineers and HSE officers with

specific courses focused on implementation of the ESMP detailed in this ESIA


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8 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION

The public consultation chapter aims to highlight the key consultation and community engagement activities that took place as part of the preparation of the ESIAs and their outcomes. Public consultation activities have been implemented during the preparation of the framework and the site-specific studies conducted for Qantra Gharb, As well as, the public consultation event conducted in Ismailia Governorate on the 10th of April 2017. 8.1 Legal Framework for Consultation

The consultation activities used multiple tools and mechanisms for the proposed 1.5 million household NG connections project in compliance with the following legislations:

- WB policies and directives related to disclosure and public consultation, namely,

o Directive and Procedure on Access to Information o World Bank Operational Policy (OP 4.01)

- Egyptian regulations related to the public consultation o Environmental law No 4/1994 modified by Law 9/2009 and 105/2015 and its

executive regulation until the last amendment by ministerial decrees no. 1963/2017

8.2 Consultation Objectives

The objective of the Stakeholder Engagement is to ensure safe and successful Project delivery by:

- Informing stakeholders, including persons or groups who are directly or indirectly affected by a project, as well as those who may have interests in a project and/or the ability to influence its outcome, either positively or negatively;

- listening to their comments, ideas and concerns and recording the same for follow up; - Avoiding conflict by addressing impacts and issues raised by stakeholders promptly;

particularly with the communities that will not be served by the project

- Ensuring that fears and anxieties about the nature, scale and impact of the operation have been properly considered in the development and management of the Project

- Accessing and making good use of existing local knowledge of the area; Communicating and implementing a viable community feedback mechanism. The consultation outcomes will be used in:

- Define potential project stakeholders and suggest their possible project roles - Identify the most effective outreach channels that support continuous dialogue with the

community Thereafter the results will provide proper documentation of stakeholder feedback and enhance the

ESIA.

8.3 Consultation Methodology and Activities

This ESIA study team have adopted multi-dimensional consultation activities using different tools i.e. public meetings, focus group discussions (FGDs) and interviews that enable the marginalized, voiceless, youth and women to gain information about the project. As well as, gaining information about their concerns and worries regarding the project during various implementation phases.


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Following are the main consultation activities:

1- The study team visited the project area in order to define various stakeholders. 2- Community engagement was conducted through the following three phases:

- Phase I (Scoping) for the Preparation of the framework study in 2013 in Ismailia Governorate building which was disclosed on EGAS website as per the following link http://www.egas.com.eg/docs/RPF%20for%20NG%20connections%20project%20for%2011%20Governorates.pdf”

- Phase II(Data Collection for the preparation) of site-specific studies in February,

2017 - Phase III (Consultation activities and final public consultation) in April, 2017

which was conducted in a public library meeting room in Ismailia City 3- All activities conducted were documented with photos and lists of participants in order to

warrantee appropriate level of transparency. 8.4 Defining the Stakeholder

In order to ensure an inclusive and meaningful consultation process, a stakeholder’s analysis was conducted to get better understanding of the various groups and their roles, interests and influence on the project and Gender inclusion was considered in consultation activities. For the purpose of this site specific ESIA, a focused stakeholders’ identification was conducted to identify the key groups of relevance to the project in this specific location. The main identified groups are very similar to those identified on the governorate level but on a smaller scale, (elaborated details on that are included in the Governorate level ESMP). In the meantime, local communities of both men and women of projects beneficiaries, local NGOs/CDAs were among the key stakeholders on the local level. The following is the key stakeholders that were engaged during the consultation process:

o Local community representatives

o Governmental Organizations and Authorities

o NGOs / CDAs

o Educational institutions and universities

o Environmental administrations

o Formal and informal LPG distributors. o In addition to, Sinai Gas company.

. Stakeholders of Phase I: The consultation session was conducted on December 2013

- Consultants (EcoConServ environmental and social) attended session

- Representatives of EGAS and Sinai Gas

- Representatives of EEAA accompanied the teams

- Governmental unit in QG

- Traders

- NGOs

- Community people


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Figure ‎8-1: FGD with women in Qantara Gharb City

Figure ‎8-2: A panel with government officials at Qantara Gharb City LGU

headquarters

Figure ‎8-3: Consultation meeting with El Orwa El Wothqa NGO in Qantara Gharb

Figure ‎8-4: Consultation meeting with the head of QG youth center

Figure ‎8-5: Consultation meeting with the head of Public Hospital in QG

Figure ‎8-6: FGD with men in QG

Stakeholders of Phase II:

- Local Governmental Units and Governorate Authority


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- Health services providers

- Community people

- Sinai Gas staff

- NGOs

Stakeholders of Phase III:

The Consultation session was conducted in Ismailia Governorate on the 10th of April 2017

- Consultants (EcoConServ environmental and social) attended meeting

- Representatives of EGAS and Sinai Gas

- Representatives of EEAA accompanied the teams

- Administrative managers

- Community people 8.5 Consultation processes

It is worth to mention that the public consultation has covered both the PRS and all the Low pressures pipelines networks activities. All questions raised during the public consultation were related to the connection activities (Low pressures pipelines networks), where most of the people are not familiar of the PRS activities. So all questions, comments and responses were concentrated on the NG connection activities and have been addressed in the ESMP study for the Low pressure network.

Table ‎8-1: Summary of Consultation Activities in Qantra Gharb

Participants Number Methods Date

During the framework Male Female

Potential beneficiaries and governmental bodies 16 8 FGD

December 2013

Potential beneficiaries 53 71

Structured questionnaire

Potential beneficiaries, government officials, NGO representatives,

31 48 Public

consultation

Total 100 127

During Site-Specific ESIA Male Female

During data collection and scoping meetings

Potential beneficiaries

Qantra Gharb City

6 6 FGD February 2017

Government/public officials

Qantra Gharb City

4 1 In-depth interview

NGOs/CDAs representatives

Qantra Gharb City

0 1 In-depth interviews

Total 10 8

During final public consultation

Various stakeholders * 39 18 Public

consultation 10th of April 2017

Total during site specific ESIA 49 26


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Main results of consultation during the data collection phase: The predominant majority of respondents expressed very strong approval of the project. It is noteworthy to mention that the different groups concurred on the point that NG is, by all means, a far better substitute for LPG cylinders. The general viewpoint of the local community is that the benefits of NG outweigh its downsides. The only downsides associated with NG are firstly, the impact on the streets during construction; secondly, the cost of NG installation to households. It is worth noting that the PRS did not attract the attention of the surrounding community as the nearest settlement is far from the PRS. Stakeholders' engagement and public consultation activities were conducted in order to ensure that the views and concerns of the local communities are integrated, and guarantee that they are taken into account by the different parties in charge of implementing the project. The views and concerns of local communities are an integral part of the project, and they are to be thoroughly taken into account throughout the different phases of the project. It was notable that the reactions and attitudes of the local communities towards the project are in favor of the project. The field research team noted a strong public support and eagerness towards the project. Beside some legitimate concerns expressed by the public, the field research team recorded the general view that NG is a far better substitute for the type of fuel currently in use. The following table illustrates the different subjects, questions, comments and responses that were discussed throughout the different public consultation activities. The results of the public consultation will be presented in the ESMP allocated for Ismailia Governorate


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Table ‎8-2: Key comments and concerns raised during the different public consultation activities, and the way they were addressed in the ESIA study

Subject Questions and comments

Responses Addressed in the ESIA Study

Time plan It was noticeable that the LDC applies a flexible time plan. The land of the PRS has been purchased a long time ago but no construction activities took place to date

Sinai Gas has purchased the PRS lands after long negotiation with the sellers. As soon as they know that this is a gas company the price was duplicated. Therefore, alternative lands were targeted. Eventually, an agreement and a contract was signed with the seller in the 4th of May 2016. Thereafter, the WB was planned to finance the PRS.

Discussion of lands and required permits is presented in the legislation section number 3

Street rehabilitation & land refill

Who should bear the cost for street rehabilitation and land refill after the end of construction works?

The LDC is responsible for rehabilitating any damaged streets. They have two scenarios either the LDC can rehabilitate damaged streets on their own expenses otherwise the LDC pays the cost of rehabilitation to the local governmental unit who will be responsible for rehabilitating the streets

The comment is addressed in the impact and mitigation sections 5 and 7


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Subject Questions and comments

Responses Addressed in the ESIA Study

Clear information The gas company needs to provide clear information about everything related to NG. -shouldn’t the gas company distribute flyers or brochures with clear information about Gas

The LDC adopts multi-level of information sharing. The first level through the contracting office. Posters are installed there to share information about the NG and contracting procedures. The second level is during the P& A survey where technicians share information about contracting and NG Additionally, there is a hotline that can share information with any of the targeted beneficiary

The comment is addressed in the mitigation section 7

Contracting in Qantara Gharb

There is no contracting office in the vicinity of Qantara Gharb

There is a contracting office inside the local governmental unit. People were informed about this contracting office. It is temporary office later on it will be permanent

It is included under sharing information and mitigation measure 7

8.6 Summary of Consultation Outcomes

Site-specific consultation activities in Qantara Gharb City included wide range of concerned stakeholders. This included but not limited to individuals/households affected by the project activities, civil society organizations representing the interest of the community, and governmental bodies who will play a role in facilitating or regulating the implementation of site-specific project activities. The general perspective towards the project is very supportive; even after the disclosure of the negative impacts during construction. Community people realize that these negative impacts are temporary and that during operations the upsides will outweigh the downsides. The main concerns raised about the project are the prolonged time plan that put limitation to benefit from the project.. 8.7 ESIA Disclosure

As soon as the ESIA gets clearance from the World Bank and approval from EEAA, a final report in English language will be published on the WB, EGAS and Sinai Gas websites. A copy of the ESIA report in English and a Summary in Arabic will be made available in the customer service office. Additionally, an Arabic summary will be made available in the contracting offices. An A3 poster will be installed in the contracting office informing about the results of the ESIA and the website link for the full ESIA study.

Procedure of Land acquisition for Pressure Reducing Stations Gas II Connections Project

August 2015 Page 1 of 8 Land Acquisition procedure for PRS construction

Procedure of Land acquisition for Pressure Reducing Stations

Gas II Connections Project Introduction:

Pressure Reducing Station (PRS) is a component of the Natural Gas Connections project that will provide Natural Gas to residential Units. PRSs are designed for pressure reduction, metering and gas odorizing for the safe use of residential users. PRSs connect the distribution networks to the gas transmission networks. It is planned that the 1.5 million Customers Gas Connections project will comprise 24 new PRSs

Scope of Application: This procedure applies for land acquisition for the construction of Pressure Reducing Stations (PRSs) whether through Willing - Buyer – Willing –Seller process or the acquisition of State Owned Land. OP 4.12 for Involuntary Resettlement will not be triggered

The exact route of Gas Transmission pipelines will be defined at later stages after the identification of the PRS location. The temporary use of land for the Gas Transmission pipelines does not follow this procedure but may require the preparation of a resettlement action plan (RAP) or an abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan (ARAP) in case the pipelines pass through private land.

Responsibilities:

EGAS and the Local Distribution Companies (LDCs) will be responsible for the implementation of this procedure

Land Selection Technical committee: responsible for the selection of Lands for PRS

construction and its associated High pressure (HP) pipelines routes within the Gas II

Connections Project. It evaluates different land alternatives with respect of the technical,

environmental and social aspects as identified in the Land Selection Form

Inspection and Purchase Committee: responsible for inspecting all land alternatives for

PRS construction that was selected by the Land Selection Technical committee and

negotiating the price of each land.

Documentation:

Documents supporting the application of this procedure include the following:

1. Land Selection Form (Annex 1)

2. Minutes of land selection visit

3. Social Back to Office Report

4. Decree number ( 81/2014 ) for the formulation of the Land Inspection and

Purchase Committee


5. Minutes of Land Inspection and purchasing Visit

6. Estimated cost for PRS construction

7. Preliminary Agreement

8. Purchase Contract

Procedure:

1. The LDC / EGAS sends a letter to the Governorate that will be serviced by the Project

requesting the allocation of State – Owned - Land for the purpose of construction of the

PRS for the Gas Connections Project

2. The LDC does not approach any land owners till it is confirmed that the Governorate

will not allocate any State Owned Land, this to avoid excessive expectations from land

owners which may lead to social implications that can negatively impact the execution of

the project

3. In the meantime and until receiving the Governorate response, the LDC carries out an

informal survey to identify a number of land alternatives suitable for the PRS

construction so that in case no State Owned Land is available, the owners are

approached to set dates for their land inspection

4. In either case, whether the land is allocated by the Governorate (State Owned) or it is

privately owned, a committee is formulated for PRS land selection to confirm that the

selected land alternatives meet the socio-technical criteria identified in the Land

Selection Form (Annex 1).

The Land Selection Technical committee includes the following members:

o From EGAS: Technical member (Projects Departments) and Social Development Officer (Environment Department)

o From the LDC: Representative from the same departments as EGAS o A representative from Ganope Holding Company: in case the sub project lies

within its concession area in Upper Egypt 5. In case of state owned lands: The land selection committee visits the land to confirm

that it meets the socio-technical criteria identified in the land selection form. If it meets the criteria, EGAS/LDC sends a letter to the Governorate to proceed with the ownership in the name of EGAS.

6. If the land does not meet the criteria, then EGAS/LDC requests the Governorate to allocate another land, if not feasible then the LDC starts surveying for privately owned lands.

7. In case of privately owned lands: The land selection committee start visiting all land alternatives to ensure that they are technically and socially acceptable for PRS construction, in some cases, the Prevailing land price might be determined during the land selection visit and is considered as an indicator for price negotiations with land owners at following stages.


At this stage the Grievance Redress Mechanism is introduced to serve the smooth and

amicable implementation for the project activities. The locally based GRM is to ensure

that complaints / inquiries are passing through appropriately announced channels and are

handled properly and timely. Meetings and consultations with land owners or stakeholders may be conducted as well, during which a briefing of the project is introduced highlighting its benefits on the Community and appropriate control measures will be taken in case Environmental or Social adverse impacts are determined.

8. Minutes of the land selection visit is prepared on site and signed by the committee

members. The Minutes, provides a description of land alternatives and the extent of

compliance of each alternative with the socio – technical criteria identified in the land

selection form, based upon which prioritization of selected lands is made.

9. A Social back to office report is prepared by EGAS Social Development Officer,

elaborating the land alternatives with respect to the social requirements in terms of

compliance with the World Bank Standards. The report is prepared with supporting

documents and photos

10. The LDC collects information to estimate the prevailing market price in the area of the

selected land alternatives.

11. The LDC approaches the land owners to provide their proposed land price. The land

price may include the compensation for the crops, the value of crop compensation is

determined in cooperation with the Agriculture Association and according to the

project implementation schedule (start date and End date). Compensation arrangements

proceed two weeks before the mobilization of construction equipment , as per the

following:

i. If the crop is not harvested before starting construction the land

owner/user may be allowed time for harvesting dependent on the

projects schedule.

ii. If the project schedule cannot be delayed then compensation for the

existing crops

iii. If construction works has to start during the interface period between

two crops then compensation is paid for both crops

12. Land owners provide their proposed land price with the relevant documents that

verifies their ownership of the land, if available. Documents include:

i. Certificate from the Agriculture Association to prove the ownership of the land

Registration Bond (if available)

ii. Latest tax payment receipt

In case of the unavailability of the above mentioned documents, Land Owners are granted time for documents provision.


13. The LDC sends the Land Owners proposed prices with supporting documents to

EGAS Land Inspection and Purchasing Committee for price negotiation with the Land

Owners. The Land Inspection and Purchasing Committee is formulated and issued

by a decree number (81/2014 ) by EGAS Chairman and is headed by a General

Manager from the Finance Department at EGAS, the committee includes members

from the following departments:

i. Governmental Relations Department

ii. Legal Department

iii. Gas Connections Project Department

EGAS Social Development Officer participates in the Committee Works and a representative from Ganope Holding Company participates as well in Governorates of Ganope Concession Area. Similar representation from the LDC participates in the committee works

14. The Land Inspection and Purchasing Committee visit all selected land alternatives and

negotiate and consult with the land owners to reach the best price for each land .At this

stage land owners should provide their ownership documents.

15. Minutes of land inspection and purchasing visit is prepared and signed by the

participating parties

16. The LDC conducts a Cost Estimation for the PRS construction, considering the land

price and construction cost of the PRS and its associated HP pipeline based upon which

the best economic and technically accepted land location is decided. The Cost

Estimation is then sent to EGAS

17. A Preliminary Agreement Contract is issued by the Legal Department. The agreement

is signed by the authorized legal officer from EGAS and the Land Owner. The contract

includes information on the location of the land, area and the agreed price

18. The Preliminary Agreement Contract is raised for the approval of EGAS Board of

Directors. Once approved a Final Purchase Contract is issued and the LDCs issue a

cheque to the Land Owner, the value of which is reimbursed from EGAS

19. In case the Land Owner does not have a Registration Bond the Final Purchase

Agreement is dually signed and the Right of Signature of the Land Owner is verified in

court.

It is ensured in the terms of the contract that the Land owner is responsible for compensating any tenant present on his land (whether formal or informal tenant(s)), in addition, the Land owner is committed to provide EGAS with evidence for such compensation,

20. In case there are informal occupants of the State Owned Land, appropriate assistance

will be provided by EGAS

21. The LDC then proceeds in obtaining the required permits / approvals prior the

commencement of any construction works.


Permits / Approvals include the following:

Permits provided through EGAS include the following:

Permit of the Minister of Agriculture if the land is Agricultural Land

Permit of Security Authorities if the land is Desert Land

Approvals/Permits provided through the LDC include the following:

Approval of Civil Defense

Approval of the Antiquities Authority(if needed)

Permit of the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources(if needed)

Environmental Approval


PRS Land Acquisition Site Selection Inspection Form

Governorate: Markaz:

Station capacity: Implementing company:

Date: / / 20 Hour:

N.B. This form should be filled out for each piece of alternative available land to be inspected. It

should be accompanied with supporting photos.

Serial

no.

Item Condition Remarks

1

LAND DATA:

Land area and dimensions

Land boundaries

- Northern boundary

- Southern boundary

- Eastern boundary

- Western boundary

2 Distance between land and National Gas Grid (off

take point)

3

Gas pipeline route between off take point and land

- water barriers exist

- obstacles exist

- agricultural lands exist

- wind direction relative to land

4 Distance between land and nearest residential area

and direction of land relative to residential block

5 Distance between land and nearest school area;

direction of land relative to school area

6 Distance between land and nearest hospital

7 Distance between land and police station

8 Distance between land and nearest water supply point

in the city

9 Distance between land and railways

10 Distance between land and electricity supply point

11 Distance between land and nearest sewage point

12

Distance between land and nearest human gathering

point (social club- worship place – condolence

rooms- … etc.)

13 Distance between land and nearest paved road

14 Distance between land and nearest unpaved road

15 Distance between land and flash flood path (if any)


16 Distance between land and cemetery (if any)

17 Land level relative to road

18 Width of road leading to station

19

Distance between land and electricity lines not less

than:

- 25 m from ultra-voltage towers

- 13 m from high voltage towers

- 5 m from medium voltage towers

- 2 m from low voltage cables

in accordance with Law No. 63 of 1974 regarding

electricity facilities and Law No. 204 of 1991 on

amendments to some provisions of law No. 63 of

1974

20 Land status (Does it fall within areas under the

Antiquities Authority

21 Land status as regards natural preserves and sensitive

ecosystems

22

Nature of land

- Agricultural

- Desert

- Residential

- Other uses

23

Land Ownership

- State Owned

- Private Ownership

24

Major activities in the area

- Agriculture

- Industrial activities

- Commercial activities

- Other

25

Users of Land

1. Owner of land

(sole owner- multiple owners- legal heirs –

minors)

2. Tenants

3. Squatters

26

In Case of Agricultural Land

- Title to land and possession of agricultural land

should be provided.

- Kind of crop(s) planted in the land

- Photos showing kind and condition of crop(s)

- Impact of land where the station will be set up

on irrigation


- Impact of land where the station will be set up

on tile drainage

27

Holding meetings with possessors of land:

- Owners willingness to sell and negotiate prices

- Preliminary prices proposed (prevailing price-

market price – assessor - …etc.)

- Impact on agricultural crops

29

During conducting the inspection works the

following should be ensured :

- Awareness of the project and its objectives and its

benefit to the local community

- Ensure the commitment to mitigate the negative

impacts of the project if identified and provision of

the necessary procedures according to the laws and

the regulations

- Ensure the availability of Grievance Redress and

receiving complaints Mechanism (provision of

contact and reporting means)

30

Documents that should be prepared in later stages:

- Antiquity approval in case the land is related

to the Antiquity Authority

- Documents and Maps from the authority of

state property

31

Names of those present

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Reviewed by:

Name:

Signature:

Summary of land acquisition Process for Qantara Gharb PRS

A number of site visits were conducted through the period April 2015 till May 2016, where

the State-owned Land was found technically unacceptable so 3 privately owned land

alternatives were selected after the land owners offered to sell them.

All lands were reclaimed lands two of which were not cultivated while the 3rd was cultivated

with a few of seasonal crops (tomatoes and green capsicum). There were no tenants or

encroachers or squatters or residential laborers or others with customary claims or other

types of land use.

Citizen Engagement activities were held along the project cycle with the early dissemination

of information during the initial phases of the project, Frameworks preparation and during

the preparation of site specific ESIAs. Land acquisition procedure was discussed during

consultation with project stakeholders as detailed in Table 8-2. Key comments and concerns

were raised during the different public consultation activities, and the way they were

addressed in the ESIA study.

Meetings with Land owners were held during land selection process. The meetings aimed for

providing meaningful information about the project including all its components. During

meetings with land owners, it was made clear that EGAS will pay purchase value at

replacement cost that is equivalent to the market cost and transaction cost (registration fees

and transfer of ownership). Full payment will be immediately after the agreement between

both parties (Seller and Buyer) and before the start of any construction works. Also Land

owners were notified of the GRM and communication channels.

Land owners showed their willingness to sell the required areas of their lands to construct

the PRS according to the prevailing market price. LDCs surveys determined the prevailing

market price that ranged from 40000 to 60000 EGP/qirate according to the location of the

land. Lands owners freely proposed to sell their lands at a cost ranging from 150000 -

200000 EGP/qirat.

The following is a brief of the alternative land selection procedure:

- First Land alternative had the dimensions of 50mx50m of a total area 2500m2. . This

alternative was refused as the size of the offered land for sale was larger than what was

actually required -

- Second land alternative had the dimensions of 40mx60m of total area 2400m2 that was at

110m from the Valves room that required the purchase of 25m2 area for the construction of

the offtake from the 70 bar High Pressure Pipeline. Also the need to construct 500 m 7 bar

pipeline crossing agricultural lands, although the land was technically accepted yet the owner

was not able to provide his ownership documents.

- Third land alternative had the dimensions of 50mx50m dimension of total area 2500m2.

This land was technically accepted and an area of 25m2 for the construction of the offtake

was also needed. The land owner proposed 200000EGP/qirate selling price that upon

negotiations agreed on selling at 150,000 EGP/qirate, it has to be noted that the prevailing

market cost ranged between 40000 to 60000 EGP/Qirat. Further Negotiations were held

and parties agreed on 130,000 EGP/Qirat. But according to the local authorities’

regulations, it was mandated that a 50m RoW should be maintained instead of the 25 m that

resulted after the widening of the main road.

Upon the land owner’s complaint that the residual land will not be economically viable, it

was agreed to raise the land cost to 178,333 EGP/qirate and also according to the owner’s

request it was also agreed to maintain a side road of 6m width around the purchased land to

separate it from his remaining land that could be sufficient for other uses. It was agreed that

the purchase value (which is much higher than the market price) will also cover for the loss

of crops. An agreement was signed between both parties in May 2016 and the owner

received the replacement cost Summary of land acquisition process of Qantara Gharb PRS

Land

Annex 4: Site Air Quality & Noise

Air Quality

Site selection

The selection of the site for the active air measurements is based on the prevailing wind direction, the future layout of the proposed project components.

Collection of air measurements

Instrumentation for measurements of ambient air pollutants Ambient air concentrations of sulfur dioxide were measured using an SO2 analyzer (Thermo Scientific SO2 Analyzer model 43i-USA) with a detection limit of ≤ 1 ppb and a precision of ≤ 0.5%. Nitrogen oxides were measured using a NOx analyzer (Thermo Scientific NOx Analyzer - Model 42i- USA) with a detection limit of ≤ 0.4 ppb and a precision of ≤ 0.5%. Carbon monoxide concentrations were measured using a CO Analyzer (Thermo Scientific Carbon Monoxide CO Analyzer model 48i-USA) with a detection limit of ≤ 0.04 ppm and a precision of ≤ 0.5%. Particulate matter, PM10, and total suspended particles, T.S.P, were measured using a Sequential Particulate sampler equipped with a Beta Ray Source. The detection limit is ≤ 1.5 µg/ m3 and the precision is ≤ 0.4 µg/ m3 for 24 hour cycle time at a 2.3 m3/h operating flow rate. Protocols for measurements of ambient air pollutants Concentrations of ambient pollutants were measured according to the standard reference methods presented in the table below.

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Pollutant Standard reference procedure

NOx ISO 7996 equivalent to(U.S.A EPA Reference method – RFNA-1289-74)

SO2 ISO 10498 equivalent to( U.S.A EPA Reference method – EQSA-0486-60)

CO ISO 4224 equivalent to U.S.A EPA Reference method – RFCA-0981-54)

PM10 T.S.P EPA method, Appendix J-Reference method FR

Results of ambient air quality measurements

The following tables present the results for ambient air quality measurements conducted at the monitoring location. Daily average results are shown in the following table for all the measured parameters.

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Time NO

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NO2

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SO2

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CO

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PM10

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10:AM 40.9 45.2 86.1 10.7 2.4 107.2 121.3

11:00 36.8 47.3 78.3 12.3 2.4

12:00 35.7 46.1 76.8 12.3 2.5

13:00 36.2 48.2 84.4 12.2 2.4

14:00 27.8 42.1 69.9 13.6 2.4

15:00 27.5 44.2 71.7 14.5 2.3

16:00 40.9 45.2 86.1 10.7 2.4

17:00 36.8 47.3 78.3 12.3 2.4

Limits 150 200 150 350 30

(mg/m3) 150 230

Noise

Methodology

Ambient noise levels were measured using two B & K 2238 Mediator, Integrating Sound Level Meters, Type I (precision grade), compliant with IEC 1672 Class 1 standard and a B & K 4198 Outdoor Weatherproof Microphone Kit;

Results The tables below present the results of ambient noise measurements and their corresponding national and World Bank permissible limits.

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measurements

Time

Sound Level Equivalent & Percentile Recordings in

dBA for 8 Hours

Permissible

Limits

LAeq (dBA)

LAeq LA10 LA50 LA90 LA95 LCpeak Natio

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Internati

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10:00 59.15 58.26 56.82 53.14 50.03 94.42

70 70

11:00 56.5 56.54 55.21 50.52 46.68 95.49

12:00 69.61 65.26 62.34 57.95 56.29 117.67

13:00 67.77 64.3 60.96 55.9 53.84 102.71

14:00 60.71 56.41 54.52 50.22 47.42 107.36

15:00 74.35 65.91 63.15 57.53 55.03 121.12

Time

Sound Level Equivalent & Percentile Recordings in

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Permissible

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LAeq LA10 LA50 LA90 LA95 LCpeak Natio

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Internati

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16:00 64.43 62.62 60.08 55.38 54.03 96.92

17:00 60.76 56.48 55.68 53.78 52.78 108.15

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Egyptian Law 4 Requirements WB Requirements

No

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Receptor

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TYPE OF AREA

DAY 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

NIGHT 10 p.m. to

7 a.m.

Day 07:00– 22:00

Night 22:00 - 07:00

Sensitive Areas (Schools- hospitals- rural areas

50 40 Residential; Institutional; educational

55 45

Residential with limited traffic

55 45 Industrial; commercial

70 70

Urban residential areas with commercial activities

60 50

Residential adjacent to roads less than 12m wide

65 55

Residential adjacent to roads 12m wide or more, or light industrial areas.

70 60

Industrial areas (heavy industries)

70 70

Annex 5 Procedures for chance finds and ESM&MP for

physical cultural resources1

Cultural property include monuments, structures, works of art, or sites of significance points of view, and are defined as sites and structures having archaeological, paleontological, historical, architectural, religious, aesthetic, or other cultural significance. This includes cemeteries, graveyards and graves.

Antiquities Law 117/1983: Article 24 states that everyone who finds by chance the part or parts of a fixed monument in its place must promptly inform the nearest administrative authority within forty-eight hours.

Prior to the construction phase, the approval shall be obtained from the antiquities department and surveying department Chance Find Procedures

1. Stop the construction activities in the area of the chance find; 2. Delineate the discovered site or area; 3. Secure the site to prevent any damage or loss of removable objects. In cases of

removable antiquities or sensitive remains, a night guard shall be present until the responsible local authorities and Ministry take over;

4. Notify the site manager and HSE supervisor who in turn will notify the responsible local authorities and the Antiquities Authority immediately (within 24 hours or less);

5. Responsible local authorities and the Antiquities Authority would be in charge of protecting and preserving the site before deciding on subsequent appropriate procedures;

6. Decisions on how to handle the finding shall be taken by the responsible authorities from the Antiquities Authority;

7. Construction work could resume only after permission is given from the responsible local authorities and the Antiquities Authority concerning safeguard of the heritage.

These procedures must be referred to as standard provisions in construction contracts, where applicable. During project supervision, the site manager and HSE supervisor shall monitor the above regulations relating to the treatment of any chance find encountered are observed.

Relevant findings will be recorded in Monitoring Reports and Implementation Completion Reports (ICRs) submitted to the World Bank.

1 In the highly unlikely event that such finds are encountered in the project areas which are have been previously excavated for all underground utilities.

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Impact

Mitigation measures

Responsibility of mitigation

Responsibility of direct supervision

Means of supervision


Effects on

cultural sites

Identify areas of antiquities, monument repair zones

Contactor & Supreme Council for Antiquities and Local Council

LDC HSE

Review permitting procedures and ensure review of Council

LDC costs

Supervise intensity and locations of construction activities

Expert from Supreme Council of Antiquities

LDC HSE

Review field reports + field supervision

Indicative cost to be revised and included in contractor bid $715 / site for supervision and measurement of vibration for locations identified as “monument-critical” LDC costs

Control dewatering process

Contractor

Supreme Council Expert + LDC HSE

Field supervision

Indicative cost to be revised and included in contractor bid $2,850 /site LDC costs

Reduce vibrations

Contractor

Supreme council Expert + LDC HSE

Contractual clauses + Field supervision

Indicative cost to be revised and included in contractor bid $2,150/site

LDC costs

Preserve architectural

Contractor

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Contractor costs

Impact

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Responsibility of mitigation

Responsibility of direct supervision

Means of supervision


ly valuable sites

supervision

(included in bid price) + LDC costs

Preserve any found antiquity

Contractor + LDC HSE supervisor

LDC HSE

Field inspection throughout works and review field reports

Contractor costs (included in bid price) + LDC costs

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Impact Monitoring

indicators

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Effects on monuments and vulnerable buildings

Vibration test results

LDC HSE

During construction near sites identified by the Council

Construction site

Calibrated vibration test meter

($750/meter + $160 maintenance and calibration) x 11 vibration meters = $10,000

Investigate possible buried antiquities

LDC HSE + Supreme Council for Antiquities

Once before construction if required by the council

Streets and areas identified by the Council

Geophysical survey

Contractor costs (included in bid price) in areas designated as antiquities or monument repair zones (to be covered by LDC)

Site-specific ESIA NG Connection 1.5 Million HHs- Ismailia Governorate/ Qantara Gharb- April 2017

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Annex 6: Impact Assessment

The impact of each activity on each receptor was assessed according to magnitude on a scale of -10 to 10, where negative values indicate a negative influence on the receptor, and importance on a scale of 0 to 10, which encompasses the probability of occurrence, frequency of the impact etc. The numbering system is used as a relative measure, where more negative numbers correspond to impacts having a higher negative magnitude. Susceptible receptors and corresponding activity are deduced and addressed if both magnitude and importance are of minor severity.

Further, the Buroz Relevant Integrated Criteria and is used to determine the total importance, I, of the impact for each activity on all receptors and of the project overall.

On the basis of the value of the importance of impact, I, obtained, the severity of the impact of an activity is assessed.

Criterium Definition Scoring Scale

Intensity (IN) Degree of destruction of activity on receptor 1 (lowest)-12 (highest)

Extension (EX) Theoretical area of influence of the impact 1 (localized) – 8 (widespread)

Momentum (MO) Period of time for manifestation of the impact 4 (immediate: <1 year) – 2 (medium: 1-5 years)- 1 (long term: > 5 years)

Persistence (PE) Duration of the effect of the impact 1 (fleeting, < 1 year), 2 (temporary, 1-5 years), 4 (permanent, >5 years)

Reversibility (RV) Possibility of returning to pre-activity initial conditions by rebuilding or natural means

1 (short term, < 1 year)- 2 (medium term, 1-5 years) – 4 ( long term, > 5 years or irreversible)

Recoverability (MC) Possibility of reconstruction with corrective measures 1 -2 (full and immediate recovery)- 4 (partial recovery and medium term)- 8 (unrecoverable)

Synergy (SI) Reinforcement ability of manifested effects 1(No synergy of actions on a receptor) -2 (moderate synergism)-4 (high synergy)

Accumulation (Ac) Progressive increase of the effect 1 (no cumulative effect)-4(cumulative effect)

Effect (EF) Directionality of impact-the cause (action)-effect (impact)

4 (direct)- 1 (indirect)

Frequency (PR) Regularity of manifestation of the effect 4 (continuous) – 2 (irregular)-1 (periodic)


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Importance of Impact (I) I = ± (3×IN + 2×EX + MO+ PE + RV + SI + AC + EF + PR + MC)

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Annex 7: GRM & Complaint Form

1. Introduction

EGAS and the LDCs are committed to preventing, limiting and, if necessary, remedying any

adverse impacts caused by its activities on local populations and their social and physical

environment.

Identifying, preventing and managing unanticipated impacts are facilitated by a grievance

redress mechanism (GRM). As the World Bank’s governance and anticorruption (GAC)

agenda moves forward, grievance redress mechanisms (GRMs) are likely to play an

increasingly prominent role in Bank-supported projects.

The GRM was designed in order to handle all grievances during the construction and

operation phases. The aggrieved person has the full right to lodge his complaint anonymously.

However, this might cause a challenge to inform him about any corrective procedures.

Additionally, if the complaint is related to service seeking, the aggrieved person should provide

full information about himself and about his residential unit.

All information about GRM will be made available on the contracting offices during the

construction phase and on customer services offices during the operation phase.

2. GRM Objectives

Effective grievance management helps to:

Build trust through having a dialogue with stakeholders.

Detect weak signal and propose solution.

Reduce risk of conflict between the affiliate and local communities.

Reduce risk of litigation by seeking fair solutions through mediation in the event of

an established impact.

Identify and manage unanticipated impacts of operation.

Avoid delays to operations and additional costs.

Avoid future impacts through analysis of weak signals.

3. GRM Cycle

The grievance received via any of communication channels and tiers will follow the

following cycle. The aggrieved person has the full right to submit his grievance to any of the

assigned tiers to be mentioned in section 4 of this annex. The aggrieved person also has the

full right to submit his grievance to any entity he prefers i.e. the Minister of Petroleum, the

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Governorate …etc. It is essential to mention that the acknowledgement of grievance should

not exceed two working days.

Figure 1 : Grievance cycle

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4. GRM tiers

The proposed mechanism is built on three tiers of grievances:

1- On the level of site engineer and the regional branch of SINAI GAS in Qantra Gharb

City

2- On the level of LDC headquarter

On the level of EGAS the aggrieved person has the full right to immediately use tier 2 or 3 upon his convenience and there is no need to exhaust the first tier. Additionally, he can resort to any other governmental entities i.e. Ministry of Petroleum. He/ She also have the full right to bring a lawsuit without resorting to any of the grievances tiers.

First tier of grievances In order to ensure high level of responsiveness to the local communities, it is essential to ensure that a local grievance mechanism is functioning and that the communities are aware of it. Sinai Gas has assigned a Social Development Officer (SDO) (can be more than one) who will be working closely with the assigned SDO of EGAS. It is the responsibility of Sinai Gas SDO to ensure that the GRM system is widely known and well explained on the local level. Moreover, he/she will follow up on the complaint until a solution is reached. The turnaround time for the response/resolution should be 15 business days and the complainant should know that he/she should receive response by then.

The grievances should be presented to the following:

- The foreman working on the ground in Qantra Gharb City,

- The project manager in Qantra Gharb City,

- The regional department of Sinai Gas in Ismailia Governorate

It is worth noting that most of the previous experience of EGAS is suggesting that complaints are usually handled efficiently and resolved on the local level. However, the management of the complaints including level of responsiveness, providing feedback and the documentation of the complaints needs to be significantly strengthened. In case the problem is not solved, the complainant may reach out to the second level of grievance.

The Social Development Officer in Ismailia will be Mr. Mohamed Mahmoud His cell phone is 01280444888

Second tier of grievances: If the aggrieved person is not satisfied with the decision of the first tier, they can present the

case to Sinai Gas headquarter. Complaint form is presented below. SDO where they should

provide resolution within 15 business days, following is the second level of grievances:

1. The Social Development Officer in Sinai Gas headquarter will handle any

complaints raised to him/her.

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2. Sinai Gas headquarter SDO should receive the unsolved problems.

Thereafter, the SDO gets in contact with the petitioner for more information

and forwards the complaint to the implementing entities for a solution.

3. The SDO in Sinai Gas headquarter might communicate with the site SDO for

more clarification and coordination

4. The SDO should follow the complaints and document how they were solved

within 15 business days.

5. The SDO should update the complainant on the outcome of his/her

complaint.

Third tier of grievances: If the aggrieved person is not satisfied with the decision of the SDOs of Sinai Gas at Stage 2,

they can present the case to EGAS SDO where they should provide resolution within 15

business days. The following section presents the third level of grievances:

1. The Social Development Officer in EGAS will handle all complaints. He

should receive the unsolved problems. Thereafter, they get in contact with the

petitioner for more information and forwards the complaint to the

implementing entities for a solution.

2. The SDO should follow the complaints and document how they were solved

within 15 business days.

3. The SDO should update the complainant on the outcome of his/her

complaint.

5. Grievance channels

Due to the diversity of the context in different Governorates and the socioeconomic characteristics of the beneficiaries, the communication channels to receive grievances were locally tailored to address all petitioners concerns and complaints. The following are the main channels through which grievances will be received:

1. Foremen act as the main channel for complaints. They are always available on the

construction sites. However, complaints raised to him/her are mostly verbal. Thus,

s/he should document all received grievances in writing form using a fixed serial

number that the complainant should be informed about to be able to follow up on the

complaint

2. Hotline: 129 is the hotline in Sinai Gas.

3. The SDO within the LDC and EGAS

4. Email. info@Sinai Gas.com.eg

Trustworthy people, community leaders and NGOs/CDAs will be an appropriate channel to

guide petitioner about the various tiers of grievances, particularly, in rural areas. Response to

grievances

Response to grievance will be through the following channels

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1. The response to grievances should be through an official recognized form to ensure

proper delivery to the complainant. It is the responsibility of the SDOs to ensure that

complainants were informed about the results of handling their complaints.

2. Response to grievances should be handled in timely manner as mentioned above,

thereby conveying a genuine interest in and understanding of the worries put forward

by the community.

3. EGAS and Sinai Gas should maintain record of complaints and results.

6. Monitoring of grievances

All grievances activities should be monitored in order to verify the process. The monitoring

process should be implemented on the level of EGAS and the LDC (both in the site and in

the headquarter). The following indicators will be monitored:

Means of verification and indicators

o Number of received grievances monthly (Channel, gender, age, basic economic status of

the complainants should be mentioned)

o Type of grievance received (according to the topic of complaint

o Documentation efficiency

o Time frame for acknowledgment

o Number of grievances solved and closed

o Feedback offered to the grievances

o Number of unsolved grievances and the reasons behind not solving them

o Time consumed to solve the problem

o Grievances escalated to 2nd and 3rd tiers

o Grievances escalated to court

o Dissemination activities undertaken

o Total number of brochures distributed (if any)

o Total number of awareness meetings conducted (if any)

7. Institutional Responsibility for the Grievances

The entity responsible for handling grievances will mainly be the Environmental Affair

Department within the implementing agency (EGAS). The Social Development Officer

(SDO) working within EGAS in cooperation with the Sinai Gas will address all grievances

raised by community members. The main tasks related to grievances of the SDOs on the

various levels are:

1. Raise awareness about channels and procedures of grievance redress

mechanisms

2. Collect the grievances received through different communication channels

3. Document all received grievances

4. Transfer the grievance to the responsible entity

5. Follow up on how the problem was addressed and solved

6. Document, report and disseminate the outcome of received grievances

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7. Ensure that each legitimate complaint and grievance is satisfactorily resolved

by the responsible entity

8. Identify specific community leaders, organizations and citizen groups required

to enhance the dialogue and communication through a public liaison office to

avoid or limit friction and respond effectively to general concerns of the

community

9. Monitoring grievance redress activities

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Local Distribution Company:-------------------------------------------------

English Complaint Form

This form is tailored to be employed to handle all grievances pertaining to project activities. There are three tiers allocated to solve the complaints. The LDC site SDO, the LDC headquarter and EGAS. You have the right to submit your complaint to any of the

above mentioned entities. They will respond in 15 working days.

Date:---/----/------ Time: ---:----

Aggrieved person information

Name of the customer:------------------------------ ID Number:------------------------------------------

Address:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CRN:-----------------------------------------------------

Name of aggrieved person:----------------------------

Relation to the customer:-----------------------------

Cell phone:-----------------------------------------------

Summary of the complaint:

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Name of aggrieved person Signature

------------------------------- -----------------------

Complaint recipient

Name of the person received the complaint------------------------------------- Signature:------------

The entity caused the complaint-------------------------------------------------- Zone:-----------------

Analysis of complaint reason:

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Proposed corrective procedures:

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Person responsible of the corrective procedures:------------------ Signature:--------------

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.……………… شركة

شكوى عميل

للشكاوى في تقديم الشكاوى الخاصة بالمشروع. يوجد ثالث مستويات استخدامهتم إعداد نموذج الشكاوى لكي يتولى رية القابضة وهى مسئول التنمية المجتمعية من شركة توزيع الغاز في الموقع وكذلك في المركز الرئيس والشركة المص

ي موعد أقصاه يه فللغازات الطبيعية. يحق للشاكي تقديم شكواه إلى أى من المسئولين السابق ذكرهم وسوف يتم الرد عل يوم عمل 15

……………………… : -الوقت : ………/…………/…………………… -التاريخ :

بيـــــــــــــانـــــــــــــــــات الشاكى

…………………………………………رقم قومي ……………………………………اسم العميل :

: CRN …………………………………………………… -العنوان:

………………………… تليفون:……………… صفتة:………………………………… الشكوي:اسم مقدم

………………………… ملخص الشكوى :

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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……………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………… مقدم الشكوي

:التوقيع …………………………………………………………… االسم:………………………………

بيــــانـــــــــــات متلقي الشكوي ……………………… التوقيع: ……………………………………اسم متلقى الشكوى : ………………………المنطقة : …………..………………: الجهة المشكوي منها :تحليل أسباب الشكوى

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………… اإلجراءات التصحيحية:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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……… ………………… : التوقيع …………………………… اسم متخذ االجراء التصحيحي :

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Roles and responsibilities of EGAS and LDCs Social Development Officers

EGAS, its subsidiary Local Distribution Companies (LDCs), and the contractors will be responsible for adopting the following procedures:

Compliance with Bank safeguards

• Preparing internal guidelines for the preparation, implementation, monitoring and reporting of social documents required by various safeguard instruments;

• Reviewing, as applicable, ESMP and other social safeguard documents prepared by consultants to ensure compliance with relevant safeguard policies of the government and the World Bank;

• Providing recommendations to EGAS/LDC management and other subsidiary companies accordingly and make necessary changes prior to submission of relevant social documents to the World Bank – ensure consistency in the level of proficiency and presentation of the documentation;

• Carrying out documentation review pertaining to social compliance (including bidding documents, reviews on-site, reports from contractors etc.) throughout project implementation;

• Coordinating and facilitating the work of consultants engaged to carry out environmental and social impact assessments and resettlement planning and external monitoring of safeguard instruments implementation;

• Organizing the technical aspects of workshops and meetings as required, as outlined in the ESMF/RPF training and capacity building section;

• Preparing training materials, and conducting technical training workshops to EGAS/LDC staff and project implementation agencies on social safeguards requirements.

Monitoring and reporting

• Conducting internal monitoring of the implementation of the RAP and the social component of the ESMP in matters pertaining to timely payments and the provision of temporary measures to affected persons;

• Contributing to project progress reports pertaining to overall implementation of social requirements of the project;

Communication with and responsiveness to targeted communities

• Design community friendly grievance redress mechanism with clear and timely bound tiers and responsibilities and ensure dissemination on the local level.

• Conducting field visits to ensure that the established grievance redress mechanisms are functioning properly and that the individual projects are implemented in a socially sustainable manner;

• Participate in the process of disbursing compensations and keep track record of the compensation process documentation

• Reach out to local communities, including PAPs, to raise awareness about the project and the implementation schedule.

• Build the capacity and provide support to the field staff as needed.

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سيناريوهات الطوارئ الخاصة بمحطات تخفيض الضغط

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ز يادة معدل التدفيع عن المعدل الطبيعي مع مالحظة الضغط الخارج

( : 4 شذة الخطىرة )

إخزاءاث التؼبهل هغ الحبلت

رف١ذ خطخ االطزدعبء.ثزم١١ الؿ اثزج٠م ادص .1

٠م ادص اظئي ثبالرظبي ثبطارا الطزفظابر عا داى ا وظاز ثابأطؽ م ا ابد .2

. ٠ز اإلطالحم إازظ١ك ع

.٠م ادص ثزأف١غ ػؽؾ خزط اذطخ إ ال ػؽؾ ظح ث إ م ٠ز اإلطالح .3

PILOT &BURNERانطفاء السخان تماما




ذبخ معبىح رشؽ١ اظأب زح مخز ع ؽز٠ك مـزاى ارى٠خ. .2

: دىح ثى ـ دبخ عد اطزجبثخ اظأب ذبخ ازشؽ١ ٠ز زادعخ ػؽؾ و ا بد ا .3

Temperature

switch Pressure switch

Level switchs

ط١بخ ؽبرئخ عبدخ ظأب ؽجمب زع١بد ط١بخ ذح اددح. .4 ٠ز ع

-هلحىظت :

لظبم بذيل لىحذة السخبى في حبلت تىقفهب ػي الؼول .P.R.Sتحتبج

epilot heaterpr -توبهب هثل :

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حدوث كسر في تانك الرائحة الرئيسى أو اليومي أو اى وصمو من وصالت وحدة

أضافو الرائحة




مدش ازفض ابطجخ . ٠ز اع ع عد س٠بىح عدي االظىبة اطزأدا .2

٠ز ازظبص ابىح ثػع ربي ع ػع االظىبة . .3

ا١ج ور٠د طى٠ زذدس ع١ رعبىي بى ازائذخ . ح٠ز اطزأدا بى .4

اطاازأدا رشبشاابد ا١ااب عااشي ااابىح عااد اطاازأدا ا اات ااع اذز٠ااك ااع ا خااذ ـاا االعزجاابر .5

.ارجب از٠بح طزعزب

.د١ و١ ازائذخ اظىجخ ىاخ خشا اظزؾ اأبص عبىزب ثبى ١ج ور٠د اظى٠ر .6

في حبله حذوث حزيق

اطزأدا ؽفب٠بد اجىرح م صب موظ١د اىزث. .1

اطزأدا اىبخ ابطجخ ع اؽبس م دبس ازفض. .2

.٠ز مخالء اطمخ اجبرح ىب اذز٠ك .3

-هلحىظت :

ف طىاث هز كذلك الخ حت و ئه الزائ يه تؼب صت بؼول سالهت الخب وبث ال ق تؼلي

الوتبؼت في حبله االصببه الوببشزة للدلذ أو الؼيي أو ابتالع الوبدة

تعطل طممبات اضافة الرائحة عن العمل اتوماتيكية



( ثعدالد اػبـخ بطجخ. (MANUAL رشؽ١ ؽجبد إػبـخ ازائذخ ثشى .1

ط١بخ ؽبرئخ عبدخ ذ اددح. .2 االرظبي ثبدص اظئي زم١١ ع

انخفاض الضغط الخارج بشكل ممحوظ مع انخفاض معدل التدفيع



طزدعبء. رف١ذ خطخ االثزم١١ الؿ اثزج٠م ادص .1

( ذباا ـزذااب إ ا ٠SLAM SHUTماا مـاازاى اذطااخ ثزادعاا ػااع١ ذاابثض ا ااب .2

وبذ ؽم.

زأواد ا عاب د١عاب ثشاى ٠P.R.Sم مـزاى اذطخ ثعا ـذاض ىر ـار ىا داداد .3

ط١ :

D.P.G. OF FILTER

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LEVELGLASS

D .P.G. OF SEPARATOR

OUTLET GAS TEMPERATURE OF HEATER

( ذاا١ ٠MANUALماا مـاازاى ارى٠ااخ ثفاازخ اأااؾ ا١ااد هإ ا داادس عطاا ثاابأط١ االربر١اا .4

إطالح اأط١ ؽجمب إلدزاءاد اظ١بخ ع ػزرح زبثعخ ػؽؾ اأؾ ثظفخ ىر٠خ.

يادة األجسام الصمبة داخل الفمترز

: ( 5) شذة الخطىرة



٠م ادص اظئي ثبالرظابي ثشازوخ دبطاى لاؾ عا طاجت س٠ابىح ا دظاب اظاجخ ثبؽابس .2

زظ١ك ع إ ا د طؾ ٠ظزز ردـ١ع اؽبس ثذح اظرح .

رشؽ١ خؾ افزز االدز١بؽ . .3

. ز ؽجمب زع١بد ط١بخ ذح اددحـزخ ر ١ؿ دش افز .4

separatorزيادة منسوب المتكثفات داخل فاصل السوئل

( : 5شذة الخطىرة )



بىح ازىضفابد ثبؽابس زظا١ك ٠م ادص اظئي ثبالرظبي ثشزوخ دبطى لاؾ عا طاجت س٠ا .2

ع إ ا د طؾ ٠ظزز ردـ١ع اؽبس ثذح اظرح.

٠جات drain tankظازؾ ازىضفابد ىاخا diaphrgam actuatorـ دبخ عد ـزخ ذاجض .3

ازوت ع ذح اددح ٠د٠ب ه ثعاد ازأواد ا ىخاي اؽابس ازح مخاز by - passـزخ ذجض

ثظرح دبـخ .

انخفاض الضغط الداخل إلى محطة تخفيض الضغط

: ( 5) شذة الخطىرة



٠ماا ااادص اظاائي ثبالرظاابي ثشاازوخ دبطااى لااؾ عاا طااجت اأفاابع اؼااؽؾ ازظاا١ك .2

ز ردـ١ع اؽبس ثذا اؼؽؾ .ع إ ا د طؾ ٠ظز

.. اخ ( ثمطع اؽبس ع . دذطبد ر٠ اظ١برا –إخطبر وجبر اعالء ظبع .3

٠م ادص اظئي ثزـع ػؽؾ خزط اذطخ إ ملظ ػؽؾ ظح ث . .4

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حريق بجوار المحطة



رف١ذ خطخ االطزدعبء.ثزم١١ الؿ ثزجا٠م ادص .1

اشزؽخ(. -إثالغ اجبد اع١خ ثبذز٠ك ادـبع اد .2

.اطزأدا خؾ اذز٠ك إلؽفبء اذز٠ك .3

زيادة معدل التدفيع عن المعدل الطبيعي مع مالحظة الضغط الخارج



رف١ذ خطخ االطزدعبء.ثزم١١ الؿ اثزج ٠م ادص .1

٠م ادص اظائي ثبالرظابي ثابطارا الطزفظابر عا داى ا وظاز ثابأطؽ م ا ابد .2

ازظ١ك ع إ م ٠ز اإلطالح.

٠م ادص ثزأف١غ ػؽؾ خزط اذطخ إ ال ػؽؾ ظح ث إ م ٠ز اإلطالح .3

اخل المحطةماس كهربائى د

: ( 4 ) شذة الخطىرة



٠ز عشي اىزثبء ثبىب ع اذطخ. .2

ازبود عشي اجشء اظبة. .3

طزعخ اطزأدا ؽفب٠بد صب اوظ١د اىزث. .1

حريق فى غرفة التحكم

( 4 ) ىرة : شذة الخط



اطفب٠بد ادىح ثبؽزـخ طزع ار١ب الؽفبء اذز٠ك. .2

ؼشي اىزثبء ثبىب ع ؼزـخ ازذى. .3

.اطزأدا ؽفب٠بد صب اوظ١د اىزث ظبعدح ؽفب٠ذ االؽفبء اذار .1

غمق محبس اآلمان(SLAM-SHUT)الخاص بخط التخفيض االتوماتييك

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( ثأدد خطاؽ ازأفا١غ اربر١اه ( ٠عا اأاؾ SLAM-SHUT ـ دبخ ؼك ذجض ا ب .2

(ثظرح اربر١ى١خ.STAND - BYاجد٠

( زالجاخ (MANUAL ـ دبخ ددس عط ثابأط١ االربر١اه عاب ٠از رشاؽ١ اأاؾ ا١اد .3

ػؽؾ اأزط ثشى ظزز ؼب طي ؼبس ثبؼؽؽ اى١بد اطثخ.

٠ز ع ط١بخ ؽبرئخ عبدخ أطؽ ازأف١غ ؽجمب زع١بد ط١بخ ذح اددح. .4

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مليطق مدي ب حىديطحر ي ين إليتم تقسيم طيا صلبيال صلى يمي لى لين صلىلبيى

كطلتطل: وه حطلن ح وث كسر يو تسرل حطلىلطقن فلاتدكم حهط

مرقن

الونطقة حدود الونطقة وصف الونطقة

شدة خطىرتها

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1 Section

H1

صلىلطقيييين ميييي طييييرو تىتيييي

مدطن تخفض صلض ا و حت

قبل ترعن صلسطحل مبطشر

خروج من محبس المحطة

H002Gإلى محبس

6

2 Section

H2

تىتيي صلىلطقيين ميي قبييل ترعيين

صلسيييطحل وحتييي مهطييين مسيييط

صلسكن ح صطل حفر مفق و

جرصب صال

H002Gمن محبس

H003Gإلى محبس6

3 Section

H3 قيين ميي حسيي مسييط تىتيي صلىلط

صلسكن ح ي وحتي ح صين مهير

صللل

H003Gمن محبس


4 Section

H4 تىتيي صلىلطقيين عبيير مهيير صللييل

حخييييا مسايييي صىييييفل كييييىحري

صلىلبى صلساى

H005Gمن محبس


مرقن



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5 Section

H5

تىتيي صلىلطقيين حسيي مهيير صللييل

حى ليييين صلىلبييييى وحتيييي

شط ع ترعين ص جججيل طاي

ى بىى جطمسن صلىل

H006Gمن محبس


6 Section

H6

تىت صلىلطقن م طاي ىيى

جطمسيييين صلىلبييييى و حتيييي

شط ع جهطن صمط حيطب ىيتط

جطمسن صلىلبى

H007Gمن محبس


7 Section

H7

تىتيييي صلىلطقيييين ميييي شييييط ع

جهيييييطن و ميييييرو ص ح يييييط ع

صلخافييييييطش صلرصشيييييي حتيييييي

تقييييطقر شييييط ع صحىيييي مييييطهر

وتقطقر شط ع صالىرصش

H008Gمن محبس

إلى محبس H010B,H014G

6

8 Section

H8

تى صلىلطقين ح يط ع صلخافيطش

صلرصشيي ميي تقييطقر شييط ع

صالىرصش وحت تقيطقر شيط ع

صلب مست ف

H014Gمن محبس

محبس إلى H016G,H015G

5

مرقن



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9 Section

H9

تىتيييي صلىلطقيييين ميييي تقييييطقر

شط ع صلخافيطش صلرصشي مير

شييييييط ع مست ييييييف صلبيييييي

مييييييرو ص ح ييييييط ع صلخافييييييطش

صلرصشيييييي و شييييييط ع عبيييييي

مدطييين يميييط صلسيييج عيييط

غطزتك

H016Gمن محبس

H018Bإلى محبس5

11 Section

H10

تىتييي صلىلطقييين طيييج شيييط ع

يمييط عبيي صلسييج عييط ميي

مدطن غطزتك و حت مسيطك

صلسبى

H018Bمن محبس


11 Section

H11


مست ييف صلبيي ميي تقييطقر

شييط ع مست ييف صلبيي ميير

شيييييط ع صلخافيييييطش صلرصشييييي

حت تقطقر شط ع مست ف و

صلب مر صللخان

H015Gمحبسمن


12 Section

H12 تىتييي صلىلطقييين طيييج شيييط ع

مست ييييف صلبيييي وشييييط ع

صلججش حت مدطن غطزتك

H028Gمن محبس

إلى محبس H030B,H034B

4

مرقن



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13 Section

H13


صلجييييجش ميييي تقييييطقر شييييط ع

صلجييجش ميير شييط ع مست ييف

صلب وحت مدطن شل

H030Bمن محبس


14 Section

H14

تىتيي صلىلطقيين ح ييط ع صحىيي

مطهر م تقطقر شيط ع صحىي

مييييطهر ميييير شييييط ع صلخافييييطش

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1 Section

M1

تىتيييي صلىلطقيييين ميييي طييييرو

مييل م ومخفييض يي ا ىييسن

/ىيييييييييطعن و حتييييييييي 3 5111

تقييييطقر شييييط ع صلجييييجش ميييير

مست ف صلب

خروج من محبس 5111المنظم سعة

/ساعة3م M002Gمحبس إلى

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2 Section

M2 ح ييييييييط ع تىتيييييييي صلىلطقيييييييين

مست ييييف صلبيييي إليييي يو

شط ع صلججش

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3 Section

M3

تقييطقر شييط ع تىتيي صلىلطقيين

مست ييف صلبيي ميير صلجييجش

و حتيي تقييطقر شييط ع صلجييجش

مر شط ع مدىى شطه

M003Gمن محبس

M015Gإلى محبس4

4 Section

M4

طيييج شيييط ع تىتييي صلىلطقييين

ىييييكن ىييييل وب ميييي شييييط ع

صلجييجش وحتيي ميي صن صل يي

حسطم

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5 Section

M5

ميييي تقييييطقر تىتيييي صلىلطقيييين

شييييط ع صلجييييجش ميييير شييييط ع

مدىييى شييطه وحتيي مييل م

17قططع

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M6

ميييي تقييييطقر تىتيييي صلىلطقيييين


مست يييييف صلبييييي ميييييرو ص

وحتيي تقييطقر ح ييط ع صلجييجش


صلثطمىن

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M7

تقييييطقر تىتيييي صلىلطقيييين ميييي

صلجيييجش مييير صلثطمىييينشيييط ع

حتيي صلجييجشمييرو ص ح ييط ع

صلجييييجش مييييرتقييييطقر شييييط ع

جهطن

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M8

مييييي تقيييييطقر تىييييي صلىلطقييييين

جييييجش ميييير شييييط ع شييييط ع صل

جهطن مرو ص ح ط ع جهيطن

وشييط ع حسييل مبييط حتيي

فج غج

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محابس إلى دخول منظمات قطاع

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SECTION M5


إخزاءاث تأهيي الشبكترف١ذ خطخ اإلطزدعبء .4 ؽجمب شدح خطرح اطمخ .

ؼك ذبثض اب٠خ ذجض .0 اجدا٠خ .

ثئطزع لذ ى . إ مى ه . ام١ب ثع إطالح ؤلذ أؾ .2

رـع ػؽؾ خزط ا بد رل .1 1,1 ثبر 421ا

زالجخ شجىخ اؼؽؾ اأفغ زذد٠د إىب١خ .1 إعبىح رشؽ١ اأؾ.

في حبلت حذوث حزيق بتح ػي الكسز يتن ػول اإلخزاءاث

األتيت : ظ١طزح ع ات . ؼك دشئب٠خ اطمخ ؼك ذجض ثدا٠خ .4

ام١ب ثئؽفبء ات بئ١ب ثبزظ١ك ع لاد ادـبع اد . .0

.اجدء ـ إدزاءاد رأ١ اشجىخ .2

: رسن تخطيطي للوطقت

- - كوية الغاس الوستفاد هنه في حالة الغلق ) هتز هكعة قياسي ( :

2111 2511 لكسز :عدد العوالء الوطلىب تغذيتهن تعد هنطقة ا

- - الىقت الوتاح لإلصالح ) دقيقة ( :

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SECTION M6


إخزاءاث تأهيي الشبكت عبء ؽجمب شدح خطرح اطمخ .رف١ذ خطخ اإلطزد .4

ؼك ذبثض اب٠خ ذجض اجدا٠خ . .0

ام١ب ثع إطالح ؤلذ أؾ ثئطزع لذ ى . إ مى ه . .2

ثبر 421ا 1,1,1,41,41رـع ػؽؾ خزط ا بد رل .1

زالجخ شجىخ اؼؽؾ اأفغ زذد٠د إىب١خ إعبىح رشؽ١ اأؾ. .1

زيق بتح ػي الكسز يتن ػول اإلخزاءاث في حبلت حذوث ح

األتيت : ظ١طزح ع ات . ؼك دشئؼك ذجض ثدا٠خ ب٠خ اطمخ .4


اجدء ـ إدزاءاد رأ١ اشجىخ. .2


- كوية الغاس الوستفاد هنه في حالة الغلق ) هتز هكعة قياسي ( :

2511 الوطلىب تغذيتهن تعد هنطقة الكسز : عدد العوالء

- الىقت الوتاح لإلصالح ) دقيقة ( :

هحبس

البذايت

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تىصة 6 القطر

عدد اللفات

لفة 15

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الهبيت

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SECTION M7


إخزاءاث تأهيي الشبكت رف١ذ خطخ اإلطزدعبء ؽجمب شدح خطرح اطمخ . .4



ثبر 421ا 42,44,41,41رـع ػؽؾ خزط ا بد رل .1

اؼؽؾ اأفغ زذد٠د إىب١خ إعبىح رشؽ١ اأؾ. زالجخ شجىخ .1




.شجىخاجدء ـ إدزاءاد رأ١ ا .2


116 ي ( :كوية الغاس الوستفاد هنه في حالة الغلق ) هتز هكعة قياس

11511 عدد العوالء الوطلىب تغذيتهن تعد هنطقة الكسز :

3 الىقت الوتاح لإلصالح ) دقيقة ( :

هحبس

البذايت

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عدد اللفات

لفة 15

هحبس

الهبيت

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عدد اللفات

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SECTION M8


إخزاءاث تأهيي الشبكت رف١ذ خطخ اإلطزدعبء ؽجمب شدح خطرح اطمخ . .4



ثبر 421ا 42,44,41,41ػؽؾ خزط ا بد رل رـع .1

زالجخ شجىخ اؼؽؾ اأفغ زذد٠د إىب١خ إعبىح رشؽ١ اأؾ. .1



بئ١ب ثبزظ١ك ع لاد ادـبع اد .ام١ب ثئؽفبء ات .0

اجدء ـ إدزاءاد رأ١ اشجىخ .2


61 ة الغلق ) هتز هكعة قياسي ( :كوية الغاس الوستفاد هنه في حال

4111 عدد العوالء الوطلىب تغذيتهن تعد هنطقة الكسز :

5 الىقت الوتاح لإلصالح ) دقيقة ( :

هحبس

البذايت

M009G الرقم


عدد اللفات

لفة 15

هحبس

الهبيت

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عدد اللفات

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- كوية الغاس الوستفاد هنه في حالة الغلق ) هتز هكعة قياسي ( :

4111 ء الوطلىب تغذيتهن تعد هنطقة الكسز :عدد العوال

- الىقت الوتاح لإلصالح ) دقيقة ( :

هحبس

البذايت

M010G الرقم


عدد اللفات

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حدوث كسر كبير بجسم المنظم

( : 4 شذة الخطىرة)

إخزاءاث تأهيي الشبكت ٠ز ؼك ذجض ادخي اأزط .4

رف١ذ خطخ االطزدعبء ؽجمب ذبخ .١ اثالغ ادص اظئي زم١١ الؿ ر .0

٠ز االؽالع ع خزائؾ اشجىخ رذد٠د ا ا ا بد اؽذ٠خ ذ اطمخ رذد٠د ع ازؽذ٠خ .2

ة ( – فزىح

طالح ع زالجخ ػؽؽ اشجىخ عد اؽزاـب ( الػزر ؼك ذا ا ذ١ اال LOOPا ا وب ع ازؽذ٠خ –م

( ٠جت ا ٠ز رزو١ت رذ٠ ؽجمب مبطخ وجد٠ ذا ا LEG ا ا وب ع ازؽذ٠خ فزىح –ة

خروج غاز من تهوية المنظم


إخزاءاث تأهيي الشبكت ٠ز االرظبي ثبدص اظئي زم١١ الؿ .4

ثبب١زز ا ل١بص ػؽؾ خزط ٠ز .0

٠ز ازر ع ا بد اشززوخ ازأود ػؽؾ اأزط .2

( ٠ز اعبىح ػجؾ ػؽؾ اأزط زح اخز RELIEFا ا دد ػؽؾ اأزط اوجز ػؽؾ .1

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اطمخ دي ا ( ا ظجخ ؼبس ع ؽز٠ك دبس ل١بص ظجخ اؽبس٠ز ازبود خ .1

ط١فبد ...اخ ( ه ذ١ اثالع –زبود ع ازؽذ٠خ وب طجك شزدخ ا ا ٠ز ػجؾ ا دى ع١ت طظذ ٠ز ا .1

لظ ط١بخ ا بد ع ط١بخ ؽبرئخ ذا ا

شكاوى متعددة بضعف الغاز عن عدة اماكن


إخزاءاث تأهيي الشبكت ظئي زم١١ الؿ٠ز االرظبي ثبدص ا .4

٠ز االرظبي ثذطخ رأف١غ اؼؽؾ زبود اؼؽؾ اأبرط .0

( ادد عدخ ٠LOOPز ارطبي اـزاى اطارا ثعد ـذض اشجىبد ازبود اشززان ذا اجالغ ـ .2

مب ؼؽؽ اطثخ ( ؽج LOOP( ادد ٠ز اعبىح ػجؾ بد ذا LOOPا ا ددد ذ اجالؼبد شززوخ ـ -م .1

ا رزو١ت بد رذ١٠خ ؼب رؽذ٠خ اعالء ثبؼؽؽ ابطجخ

٠ز زالجخ اؼؽؽ ـ اؽزاؾ اشجىخ ل١بص ػؽؾ ىخي ا بد P . R .Sا ا دد اأفبع ـ اؼؽؾ اأبرط .1

ثبطززار ازبود س٠بىرب صبثزخ

ضغط خروج المنظم اقل من ضغط التشغيل

(4 الخطىرة : ) شذة

إخزاءاث تأهيي الشبكت ( ـزذ ا ا وب ؽمب SLAM-SHUTازبود ػع١خ ذجض االب .4

ازبود ػؽؾ ادخي اأزط ثب د١ش ا اى ا رى ره اذبخ ز١جخ وظز ثبشجىخ .0

االرظبي ثذطخ رأف١غ اؼؽؾ زبود ػؽؾ اأبرط ب .2

ـالرز خبك وذه زادعخ –اذبخ ز١جخ دى عط ب ىاخ ا فظخ ٠ز ـذض و :. افزز ازئ١ظ ا ا وبذ ره .1

SLAM-SHUT &RELIF &Monitor &Activeػؽؽ رشؽ١ ا :.

اطزدعبء لظ ا بد ع ط١ب ؽبرئ عبد ذا ا .1

اشجىخ رذد٠د ا ا ا بد اؽذ٠خ طم رذد٠د ع ذ ازؽذ٠خ ـ دبخ عد االطالح ٠ز االؽالع ع خزائؾ .1

ة ( وب طجك شزدخ –فزىح

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حدوث كسر أو تسريب بجزء من الشبكة

( : 3شذة الخطىرة)

التؼبهل هغ الحبلتإخزاءاث ثزج ثزم١١ الؿ رف١ذ خطخ االطزدعبء.٠م ادص ا .4

٠م مـزاى ؽبل اطارا ثزأ١ الع ع ؽز٠ك : .0

. إدبؽخ لع اىظز م ازظز٠ت ثبالـزبد ازذذ٠ز٠خ

.رج١ش مدشح اإلؽفبء

دباخ عاد ػاح ٠م مـزاى ؽبل اطارا ثزذد٠د ىاب اىظاز ا ازظاز٠ت ثاطاطخ مداشح ل١ابص ظات اؽابس ثاباء ـا .2

ىب طجت ازظز٠ت(.

زادعخ اأزائؾ ازظج١١خ زذد٠د لطز اأؾ مبو اطالد ع١. إ مى ه. .1

٠م مـزاى ؽبل اطارا ثزبثعخ معبي رج١ش اذفز دي لع ازظز٠ت مبو رزو١ت اعاطز . .1

در١ى١خ.٠م مـزاى ؽبل اطارا ثزج١ش اعاطز ا١د٠خ ا١ .1

٠م مـزاى ؽبل اطارا ثززو١ت اعاطز ع ازظز٠ت رب١ اذبخ. .1

٠ز اطزدعبء لظ اظ١بخ م١ب ثأعبي اإلطالح. .1

حدوث كسر أو تسريب بخط مفرد التغذية


التؼبهل هغ الحبلتإخزاءاث الطزدعبء.٠م ادص اثزج ثزم١١ الؿ رف١ذ خطخ ا .4

٠م مـزاى ؽبل اطارا ثزأ١ الع ع ؽز٠ك : .0

. إدبؽخ لع اىظز م ازظز٠ت ثبالـزبد ازذذ٠ز٠خ

.رج١ش مدشح اإلؽفبء

٠م مـزاى ؽبل اطارا ثزذد٠د ىاب اىظاز ا ازظاز٠ت ثاطاطخ مداشح ل١ابص ظات اؽابس ثاباء ـا دباخ عاد ػاح .2

(.ىب طجت ازظز٠ت

زادعخ اأزائؾ ازظج١١خ زذد٠د لطز اأؾ مبو اطالد ع١. إ مى ه. .1

. ت٠م مـزاى ؽبل اطارا ثزبثعخ معبي رج١ش اذفز دي لع ازظز٠ت زذد٠د ابو١خ رزو١ت دت بعخ زظز٠ .1

٠م مـزاى ؽبل اطارا ثزج١ش اأببد اأبطخ ع ز ذر. .1

٠ز اطزدعبء لظ اظ١بخ م١ب ثأعبي اإلطالح. .1

٠م مـزاى ؽبل اطارا ثزبثعخ معبي رج١ش اذفز ع ز ذر دي ىب ازظز٠ت. .1

٠م مـزاى ؽبل اطارا ثزج١ش اعاطز ا١د٠خ ا١در١ى١خ. .1

١ اذبخ.٠م مـزاى ؽبل اطارا ثززو١ت اعاطز ع ازظز٠ت رب .42

٠م مـزاى ؽبل اطارا ثبزأود عد امطبع اؽبس ع اأؾ . .44

.ـ دبخ امطبع اؽبس ع اعالء ٠م مـزاى ؽبل اطارا ثفظ اؽبس ع افزعبد ا رػ١خ عمبراد

اؽبس عب.ثعد االزبء معبي اإلطالح ٠م مـزاى ؽبل اظ١بخ ثئعبىح رشؽ١ اعمبراد از ر ـظ .40

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رائحة غاز داخل شقو مغمقو .


إإخزاءاث التؼبهل هغ الحبلت

مال: شؽ اؽزـخ ازج١ ع اجػ ثعد االلززاة اشمخ آ ذب ازعب عب .1

اطارا ـرا إ ىب اجالغرد١ ؽبل .2

ثبدص ام١ إثالؼ ثبلؿ ياالرظب .3

االرظبي ثشزؽ اجدح ادـبع اد إثالؼ ثبلؿ ؽت إخالء اعمبر اظىب .4

٠ز رذد٠د ىب اعداى ث١ببد اشمخ ع ؽز٠ك اذبطت ا٢ إثالؼب طبل اطارا .5

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صب١ب: ؽبل اطارا مـزاى اطارا ـر اطي ثئثعبى اجر ع اشمخ ازأود ل١ب شزؽ اجدح ثئخالء اعمبر ثبىب اظىب٠م .1

٠م مـزاى اطارا ثم١بص ظج اؽبس اطج١ع ىاخ اشامخ ثبطازأدا دابس اجبطىطا١ىز ازأواد م ثاب رظاز٠ت ؽابس اه .2

عا ؽز٠اك م فاذ ر٠ا ٠ىا اطاي إ١ا( رذد٠اد ظاج رزو١اش اؽابس ثاباء ىاخا ط١ ىا مع ثابة اشامخ م ثب

اشمخ

٠ز ـظ اىزثبء ع اعمبر ـ دب اأفبع اززو١ش ع اذد ا ى الفجبر .3

جض االرػ٠ز ـظ اؽبس ع اشمخ ع ؽز٠ك االرزي اأبرد إ مى ه م ـظ اؽبس ع اعمبر ثبىب اذ .4

٠ز االز بر ـزز ص ٠ز ل١بص ظج اؽبس ىاخ اشمخ ز مخز .5

٠ماا اـاازاى ااادـبع اااد ثفاازخ ثاابة اشاامخ ثاادء شااد٠د ااادخي L.E.L % 21ـاا دباا اأفاابع ظااج رزو١ااش اؽاابس عاا .6

ـ دباا ازطاا إاا فزاابح مال ااع اـاازاى اطااارا عااد ازعباا طمااب ااع ا ظاادر إشااعبي م ا دظاا لااد ٠ذاادس شاازر

اشمخ(

ـاا دباا عااد اجاابح ـاا ازطاا إاا فزاابح اشاامخ ٠ماا مـاازاى ااادـبع اااد ـاا دااى ؽاابل اطااارا ثذباا ـاازخ ثاابة .7

اشمخ ثبطزأدا مىاد ال رذدس ا شزر م ذب ىخي اشمخ ا فذ إ مى شجبن م ثى(

م ٠ز ـزخ بـذ از٠خ ازأود عد دى ا ـزى ظبة ثبخزبق ىاخ اشمخ. ثعد ازى ىخي اش .8

٠ز االز بر دز رعد ظج رزو١ش اؽبس ربب ىاخ اشمخ .9

٠ما مـازاى اطاارا ثعا االخزجابراد االساخ ىشاؿ عا اطاجبة ازظاز٠ت عبجزا إعابىح ازادـ١ع ثعاد اخطابر االداشح .11

اأزظخ .

بء اإلدزاءاد اطثخ ع اشزؽخ إثالؼ ثبلؿ ابئ.إ .11

٠ز ع رمز٠ز دبىس خطز ثعزـخ ادص ام١ . .40

انهيار عقار يعمل بالغاز الطبيعي



مال: شؽ اؽزـخ رد١ ؽبل اطارا ـرا إ ىب اذبىس .1

اطزدعبء د١ع اجبد اعبخ لع اذبىس ازأود .2

اثالغ ادص ام١ ثبلؿ .3

صب١ب: ؽبل اطارا ٠م مـزاى اطارا ـر اطي ثؽك ذجض اأدخ االرػ عمبر .1

ؽاابس عاا إ ا اا ٠اازى ـاازى اطااارا اا ؼااك ذااجض اأدااخ عماابر ٠ااز اذفااز عاا خااؾ اأدااخ اجاا ا٠ض١اا١ (ـظاا ا .2

ؽز٠ك رثؾ اطى٠ش لطع خؾ اأدخ ذب وبة. ٠ز ه ثعد رب١ لع اذفز اذب ا مخطبر م رجز ثبطمخ

٠م ادص ام١ ثئثالغ لاد اشزؽخ ادـبع اد ثأ لد ر ـظ اؽبس اطج١ع ع اعمبر ربب .3

زأود عد رأصز اعمبراد اجبرح ثبال١بر طاال طاالد اؽابس اطج١عا ٠م مـزاى اطارا ع اجبد اأزظخ ثب .4

ثب

٠ز ع رمز٠ز دبىس خطز ثعزـخ ادص ام١ ثعد ع ذؼز إصجبد دب الرأب وبـخ اإلدزاءاد امب١خ االسخ .5

حريق داخل شقو تعمل بالغاز الطبيعي


لتؼبهل هغ الحبلتإإخزاءاث ا

مال: شؽ اؽزـخ رد١ ؽبل اطارا إ ىب اذز٠ك ـرا .1

ازأود اطزدعبء د١ع اجبد اعبخ اشزؽخ اطبـ( .2

اثالغ ادص ام١ ثبلؿ .3

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صب١ب: ؽبل اطارا ٠ز ـظ اؽبس ع اشمخ از ثب اذز٠ك إ مى ه .1

ـظا اؽابس عا اشامخ ؼاأبخ اذز٠اك ٠از ـظا اؽابس عا اعمابر ثأوا عا ؽز٠اك ذاجض اأداخ إ ا ٠از اازى ا .2

االرػ

ثعد رب١ اذبخ ا لجا لااد اادـبع ااد ازابء اذز٠اك ٠از ازذاز لادر االىاب عا مطاجبة اذز٠اك دظاز خظابئز .3

اشزوخ جدئ١ب د١ش ااط١ز اعداى جع اعداى

مـزاى اطارا ثبزأود طالخ د١ع اط١ز اؽبس ثبعمبر عد رأصزب ثبذز٠ك ع االخزجبراد االسخ٠م .4

٠ز ردـ١ع اؽبس ثبعمبر شمك اال ا خز .5

٠ز ع رمز٠ز دبىس خطز ثعزـخ ادص ام١ ثعد ع ذؼز إصجبد دب الرأب وبـ اإلدزاءاد امب١خ .6

كسر بالتركيبات الخارجية



مال: شؽ اؽزـخ ٠ز ازأو١د جػ ثأ طؾ ٠ز ارأب وبـخ اإلدزاءاد االسخ ـرا .1

ازج١ ع اجػ ثعد االلززاة ىب اىظز إثعبى ا ظدر اشزعبي ع .2

ب اجالغرد١ ؽبل اطارا ا ى .3

االرظبي ثبدص ام١ إثالؼ ثبلؿ .4

ثبجبد اأزظخ إثالؼ ثبذبخ ياالرظب .5

صب١ب: ؽبل اطارا ٠م مـزاى اطارا ـر اطي ثزذد٠د ىب اىظز ازظز٠ت .1

ظىب٠ز رب١ اىب ا ظدر إشعبي ر٠ اىب إ مى ع اع ع ردئ ؽأ ا .2

ػاع ؽجاا ا وابة إ مىا اه الطاززار إاداى ثاابل اعاالء ثبؽابس ع زاعابح ارراداء ملعاا ر٠از ـظا اجاشء اىظا .3

اؽبس(

إ ا وااب اىظااز ـاا ؼ١ااز زاابي ا١ااد ٠ااز ؼااك ذااجض اعماابر االرػاا إثااالغ اظااىب ثبمطاابع اؽاابس ؤلزااب ااع إثااالغ رئاا١ض .4

أب االسارى٠خ ادص ام١ الر

٠ز ع رمز٠ز ثبذبخ ثعزـخ ادص ام١ ع ذؼز إصجابد العاخ ثىا ث١ببرا إلصجابد داك اشازوخ رذد٠اد اظائي .5

ع اىظز

٠ز رذ٠ اجالغ مظ خدخ اعالء الطزىبي معبي اإلطالح .6

ددس رػ١خ د خطرح اػع ازج١ ع اظىب ثؼزرح ارأب االدز١بؽبد االسخ عد رىزار ب .7

انهيار سقف مطبخ أو حمام وبو مواسير لمغاز



مال: شؽ اؽزـخ ٠ز ازج١ ع اجػ ثؽك ذجض اشمخ ازئ١ظ .1

٠ز ازج١ ع اجػ ثفزخ بـذ از٠خ .2

ثعد اطزأدا ا فبر١خ ىزثبء إؽفبء م ظدر اشزؽبي٠ز ازج١ ع اجػ .3

رد١ ؽبل اطارا إ ىب اجالغ .4

صب١ب: ؽبل اطارا ازأود ؼك ذجض اشمخ ازئ١ظ عد اطي .1

ازأود طالخ اط١ز اؽبس .2

ـه اط١ز اؽبس ادىح ثبطجخ ا اذب ذ١ رز١ اظمؿ ع االس .3

ع رمز٠ز ثبذبخ ثعزـخ ادص ام١ زذد٠د ٠دد خظبئز ثباط١ز م اعداى ع االس .4

ازج١ ع اع١ ثبزد إ لظ خدخ اعالء ـر االزبء معبي اإلطالدبد عبى رشؽ١ اشمخ ز مخز .5

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كسر بفرعو الغاز االرضيو


التؼبهل هغ الحبلتإإخزاءاث

مال:شؽ اؽزـخ ٠ز ازأو١د جػ ثأ طؾ ٠ز ارأب اإلدزاءاد االسخ ـرا .1

ازج١ ع اجػ ثئثعبى ا ظدر إشعبي ع ىب اىظز .2

رد١ ؽبل اطارا ـرا إ ىب اجالغ .3

صب١ب: ؽبل اطارا ارى٠خ ثبلؿ٠ز رذد٠د ىب اىظز ثبؼجؾ إثالغ رئ١ض .1

٠م مـزاى اطارا ثزب١ اذبخ ـظ اؽبس ع اعمبر .2

٠ز ع ذؼز إصجبد العخ رذد٠د اظئي ع وظز ـزع اؽبس اطج١ع .3

٠ز رذ٠ اجالغ ا لظ خدخ اعالء العبىح ازدـ١ع ثعد طداى ل١خ رىب١ؿ االطالح .4

حريق داخل منور عقار يعمل بالغاز

( 2الخطىرة : ) شذة


اال: شؽ اؽزـخ ازأو١د جػ ثأ طؾ ٠ز ارأب اإلدزاءاد االسخ ـرا .1

رد١ ؽبل اطارا ـرا إ ىب اجالغ .2

(-----ازأود اطزدعبء اجبد اعبخ اطبـ .3

صب١ب: ؽبل اطارا زذد٠د ظبر اط١ز اؽبس اطج١ع ثبعمبر ٠م مـزاى اطارا ث .1

ـ دب عد دى اطا١ز ؽابس ثار اعمابر ٠از االز ابر دزا ٠از راأ١ اىاب اظا١طزح عا اذز٠اك ا لجا ردابي .2

اإلؽفبء ع ازج١ ع اظىب ثئؼالق ذبثض اؽبس ـ و شم

عمابر ثبىبا ا اذاجض ا رػا إا م ٠از اظا١طزح عا اذز٠اك ـ دب دى اط١ز ثبر ٠از ـظا اؽابس عا ا .3

إخبى

٠ز اخزجبر اط١ز اززو١جبد اأبرد١خ زبود طالزب عد ربصزب ثبذز٠ك .4

٠م مـزاى اطارا ثبزر ع شمك اعمبر زأود ا طاال طاالد اؽابس ىاخا اشامك معابى رادـ١ع اعمابر ثبؽابس از .5

خزم

ابء ادزاءاد اجالغ ع اجبد اأزظخ .6

انقطاع غاز عن شقو أو عقار



اال: شؽ اؽزـ ٠ز ازأو١د جػ ثأ طؾ ٠ز ارأب ا دزاءاد االس ـرا .1

ازج١ ع اع١ ثؽك ذجض االدش ـزخ بـذ ر٠ .2

رد١ ؽبل اطارء ـرا ا ىب اجالغ .3

ازج١ ع اـزاى اطارا ثبزأود عد شى اعالء ثفض اعمبر امطبع اؽبس .4

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صب١ب: ؽبل اطارءء ـاا دباا امطاابع اؽاابس عاا شاامخ اداادح ـمااؾ ثبعماابر ٠ماا اـاازاى اطااارا ثبىشااؿ عاا اززو١جاابد اداخ١ااخ اطاازجداي اجااش .1

عداى( ا ا ش االز ازبود طي اؽبس دز دخ اجرجبس ا اظأب -ازبؿ

ا ا دااد شااىب ثعاادى اا اشاامك ـاا فااض اعماابرا ـاا عماابراد جاابرح ٠ماا ؽاابل اطااارا ثبىشااؿ عاا اا اشااجى .2

داى اؽابس ثفزعاخ اأداخ عمابر( ٠از ارأاب االدازاء ثبطم ثعد ازأود ا طاال اززو١جابد اأبرد١ا عمبر ازبواد ا

ابطت ثعزـ ادص ام١ دظت رع١بر

٠م اـزاى اطارا ثب ؽئب ازأود طي اؽبس ا د١ع اشمك ثبعمبر .3

٠م ادص ام١ ثع رمز٠ز ثبذب الؿ ابئ .4

تسريب لمغاز داخل شقو ) العميل موجود(



اال: شؽ اؽزـ ٠ز ازج١ ع اجػ ثؽك ذبثض االدش .1

ؼك اذجض ازئ١ظ شم .2

ـزخ بـذ از٠ ثبشم .3

اؽفبء ا ظدر اشعبي .4

عد اطزأدا ا فبر١خ ىزثبء .5

اجالغرد١ ؽبل اطارا ـرا ا ىب .6

صب١ب: ؽبل اطارء ٠م اـزاى اطارا عد اطي ثطزق اجبة عد اطزأدا اجزص اىزث .1

٠زأود اـزاى اطارا ؼك اذبثض ل١ب اع١ ثفزخ بـذ از٠ .2

االطزفظبر اع١ ع ىب رادد رائذ اؽبس ثبشم .3

بطزأدا ابزز ابئ اشبج زذد٠د ىب ازظز٠ت ثبؼجؾام١ب ثأطاد اخزجبر ازظز٠ت ثبشم ث .4

ثعد رذد٠د ىب ازظز٠ت ٠م ـزى اطارا ثعبج ازظز٠ت ع اخزجبر شم ز اخز زأود طال اطالد .5

عا اع١ا ثعاد اطازأدا ـ دب دى رظز٠ت ىاخ اجرجبس ا اظأب ٠ز رذ٠ اجالغ ا شازو طا١بى ٠از ازج١ا .6

اجبس ذ١ االطالح

ـ دب ازأود عد دى ا رظز٠ت ثبشم ٠ز ؽأ اع١ .7

٠م اع١ ثبزل١ع ع از اشؽ اأبص ثطبل اطارا بء إدزاءاد اجالغ .8

رائحو غاز من مدخل العقار او المنور او السمم


ث التؼبهل هغ الحبلتإإخزاءا

اال: شؽ اؽزـ ٠ز ازبو١د جػ ثب طؾ ٠ز ارأب االدزاءاد االس ـرا .1

٠ز رد١ ؽبل اطارا ـرا ا ىب اجالغ .2

صب١ب: ؽبل اطارا ـر طي ؽبل اطارا ا اجالغ ٠ز ل١بص ظج اؽبس ـ ااء ثبطزأدا دبس اجبطىط١ىز .1

وع( –ز اىشؿ ع ازظز٠ت ع د١ع اطالد ازبد الور ٠ .2

٠ز اطزأدا اجبطى ط١ىز زذد٠د ػع اع ظج ؽبس .3

ـ دب عاد ازطا ىاب ازظاز٠ت اطاالد ٠از اطازدعبء لظا اززو١جابد عا االخزجابراد االسا رـاع اظامبالد ا ا .4

اطزدع االز

مبر اىشؿ ع ازظز٠ت ـ ىخالد اشمك ٠ز رب١ اشمك ثبع .5

% ٠ز ـظ اؽبس ع اعمبر ـرا 1ا ا اررفعذ ظجخ اؽبس اصبء ام١بص ع .6

٠ز اثالغ ادص ام١ ثبػع الرأب االدزاءاد ابطج .7

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رائحو غاز بالحمام عند تشغيل السخان



اال: شؽ اؽزـ ازج١ ع اجػ ثؽك ذجض اظأب .1

ازج١ ع اجػ ثفزخ بـذ ر٠ .2

ازج١ ع اجػ ثبؽفبء ا ظبىر ت عد اطزأدا ا فبر١خ وزثبء ثبذب .3

رد١ ؽبل اطارا ا لع اجالغ .4

صب١ب: ؽبل اطارا ق اجبة عد اطزأدا اجزص اىزث ٠م اـزاى اطارا عد اطي ثطز .1

٠ز ازبود ؼك ذجض اظأب ازبود ـزخ بـذ از٠ ل١بص رزو١ش ظجخ اؽبس ـ ااء ىاخ اشم .2

٠ز رشؽ١ اظأب اىشؿ ع وفبئ طذت ادخ ثبطزأدا وجز٠ذ اداخ .3

عاد االطاالح ٠از راب١ اظاأب ثفظا اؽابس عا رذ٠ا ااجالغ ـ دب اررداى اعبى ٠ز االطالح دخ ـ دب .4

مظ اداخ

ـ دب دى عط ثبظاأب ٠از راب١ اظاأب ثؽاك ذجظا ازج١ا عا اع١ا ثعاد االطازأدا اال ثعاد اطاالد عا .5

ؽز٠ك شزو ط١بى

د١ع اطالد ااط١ز اداخ١خ ٠ز ع اخزجبراد ازظز٠ت ع اشم ثبىب ازبود طال .6

٠م اع١ ثبزل١ع ع از اشؽ البء ادزاءاد اجالغ .7

عطل باالجهزه )بوتجاز- سخان(



اال: شؽ اؽزـ ازج١ ع اجػ ثؽك ذجض اجبس .1

٠ازج١ ع اجػ ثفزخ بـذ ر .2

رد١ ؽبل اطارا ا لع اجالغ .3

صب١ب: ؽبل اطارا ٠م اـزاى اطارا ـر اطي ثع االخزجبراد االس ع اطالد االدش .1

٠ز اىشؿ ع اجبس زذد٠د ىب اعط ع١ .2

ظ٠ز اج١ ع اع١ ثعد اطزأدا اجبس ذ١ االطالح لج اشزو اأز .3

ـ دب دى رظاز٠ت ا عطا لاد ٠شاى خطار عا د١اب اع١ا ٠از ـاه اأزؽا ا اطا اذابص راأ١ اشا .4

ذ١ االطالح 2\1ثىبة

٠م اع١ ثبزل١ع ع از اشؽ بء ادزاءاد اجالغ .5

ثبعطا اداى ثبجابس زدا ا١ا ( ثاأثالغ اشازو اأزظا٠4م رئ١ض ارى٠ ـا ؼزـا اع١ابد ـا اأطا .6

اطالد

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ماس كهربى بالمواسير والبوتجاز



مال: شؽ اؽزـخ

٠ز ازأو١د جػ ثأ طؾ ٠ز ارأب اإلدزاءاد االسخ ـرا .1

ذار إ دد ؼك ذجض اؽبس ازئ١ظ شمخ٠ز ازج١ ع اجػ ثفظ ـ١ش اإلشعبي ا .2

٠ز ازأو١د جػ ثؼزرح ازادد ـ اشمخ ذ١ طي مـزاى اطارا .3

٠ز رد١ ؽبل اطارء ىب اجالغ ـرا .4

صب١ب: ؽبل اطارا ٠ز ـذض االشعبي اذار جرجبس ا دد رذد٠د ب ا ا وب ابص اىزث ا ال .1

ز ـظ االبودا ع اذجض ازئ١ظ اخزجبر ااط١ز ثفه ازظاذ عزـا ظادر اىزثابء ا خابرط اشام ا ا ٠ .2

اداخ

٠ز اىشؿ ع ظبر ااط١ز زذد٠د ا طه وزثبء الض ب ا دى ا ثاؽ ثبمزة ب .3

ه وزثبء ثبذبئؾاىشؿ ع اىجظبد اداخ١خ ثبشمخ ا ا وبذ الظخ ال ط .4

ـ دب عد ازط ا ظدر اىزثبء ٠ز ـظ اؽبس ع اشم ازج١ ع اع١ا ثأدؼابر وزثابئ فذاض ظابر .5

اىزثبء ثبشم رذد٠د ظدر اىزثبء االثالغ ثعد االطالح

ع االخزجبراد االس ع١بثعد اطالح اع١ بص اىزث ٠م اـزاى اطارا ثأعبى رط١ اؽبس شم .6

٠م اع١ ثبزل١ع ع از اشؽ اأبص ثبطارا .7

أعطـــال الــعداد)معايرة عداد (



اال: شؽ اؽزـ ٠ز ازأو١د جػ ثأ طؾ ٠ز ارأب ا دزاءاد االس ـرا .1

١ ع اجػ ثؽك اذجض ازئ١ظ شم٠ز ازج .2

٠ز ازج١ ع اع١ ثؼزر ازادد ـ اشم .3

٠ز رد١ ؽبل اطارء ىب اجالغ ـرا .4

صب١ب: ؽبل اطارء ٠م اـزاى اطارا ـر اطي ثع اخزجبر ازظز٠ت ع اشم اىشؿ ع طالد اؽبس .1

٠ت ٠ز عبجزـ دب دى ا رظز .2

٠ز اىشؿ ع اعداى ـزخ د١ع شعالد اجرجبس زبثع لزاء اعداى ( .3

٠ز ع عب٠زح جدئ١خ عداى .4

ـ دب دى س٠بى ـ لزاء اعداى ٠ز رذ٠ اجالغ ا اج اأزظ .5

بالغـــات العــبث) فك األجهزه – عمل سيراميك عمى المواسير (

( 2رة : )شذة الخطى


اال: شؽ اؽزـ

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٠ز ازج١ ع اجػ ثؽك اذجض ازئ١ظ شم .1

٠ز ازج١ ع اجػ ثأ١ ازادد ثبشم ذ١ طي اـزاى اطارا .2

٠ز رد١ اـزاى اطارا ىب اجالغ ـرا .3

صب١ب: ؽبل اطاراارا ـر اطي ثعب٠ اشم رذد٠د ع اعجاش ٠از ـظا اؽابس عا اشام عا ؽز٠اك ـاه اأزؽا ٠م اـزاى اط .1

االبودا

اذجض ازئ١ظ ثزثؾ وبة ذبص ع١ 2\٠1ز رأ١ ش اجرجبس ثزثؾ وبة .2

ؽابس از اخاز رذد٠اد ازىفا ٠ز ازج١ ع اع١ ثبذؼر إ لظ خد اعاالء إلابء إدازاءاد رطا١ اشامخ ثب .3

اطث

٠م اع١ ثبزل١ع ع از اشؽ اأبص ثبـزاى اطارء .4

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Document Title: Quantitative Risk Assessment “QRA” Study For West Qantara PRS

EGAS.HSE.QRA.Study.PRS.02/W.Qantara.No.03/2016/QRA/MG/MS/MH/DNV-PHAST.7.0-PETROSAFE-Final Report

Title Quantitative Risk Assessment Study For West Qantara New Pressure Reduction and Odorant Station – Ismailia Governorate – Egypt

Customer Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company “EGAS” Customer Reference EGAS/QRA/02/2015-MG/MS/MH

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Report Number EGAS.HSE.QRA.Study.02/W.Qantara/PRS.No.03/2016/QRA/MG/MS/MH/DNV-

PHAST.7.0-PETROSAFE-Final Report Report Status Revision 1 PETROSAFE

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[email protected] Name Signature Date Team Work Chem. Mahmoud Hussein

PETROSAFE 26/02/2017 Safety Studies Section Head Chem. Mohamad Samy PETROSAFE 26/02/2017 Safety Studies Dept. Head Geo. Mohamad Al-Ghazaly PETROSAFE 26/02/2017 Safety Affairs Asst. Gen. Mgr. Reviewed by Eng. Ahmad Farag

EGAS /02/2017 Projects Asst. Gen. Mgr. Approved by Chem. Sameh Abd El-Razek

EGAS /02/2017 Asst. Chairman for Health, Safety

Eng. Gamal HegazyEGAS /02/2017 Vice Chairman for Planning

and Gas Projects Distribution

Client – EGAS File – EGAS / PETROSAFE Library – EGAS / PETROSAFE

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CONTENTS

Executive Summary 10/126

Introduction 20/126

Technical Definitions 21/126

Objectives 26/126

Quantitative Risk Assessment Study Scope 27/126

Quantitative Risk Assessment “QRA” Studies 28/126

Method of Assessment 28/126

1.0- General Method Used 28/126

2.0- Risk Assessment 28/126

Modeling the Consequences 30/126

Criterion for Risk Tolerability 31/126

Personnel Vulnerability and Structural Damage 34/126

Quantification of the Frequency of Occurrence 37/126

Identification of Scenarios Leading to Selected Failures 37/126

Relevant Weather Data for the Study 38/126

- Weather Data 38/126

- Stability Categories 42/126

West Qantara Pressure Reduction Station Description 43/126

Background 43/126

PRMS Location Coordinates 43/126

PRMS Description 43/126

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Design Data 48/126

Gas Odorant Specs 48/126

Health Hazards 48/126

Inhalation 48/126

Skin Contact 48/126

Eye Contact 48/126

Ingestion 48/126

Hygiene Standards and Limits 49/126

Fire and Explosion Hazards 49/126

Fire Fighting and Protection Systems and Facilities 49/126

Emergency Response Plan “ERP” 49/126

Analytical Results of Consequence Modeling 50/126

1.0- Pressure Reduction Station Offtake Point (4 inch) 50/126

1/1- Consequence Modeling for 1 inch (Pin Hole) Gas Release (Vertical) 50/126

1/2- Consequence Modeling for 2 inch (Half Rup.) Gas Release (Vertical)

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1/3- Consequence Modeling for 4 inch (Full Rup.) Gas Release 58/126

2.0- Pressure Reduction Station Inlet Pipeline (4 inch) 63/126

2/1- Consequence Modeling for 1 inch (Pin Hole) Gas Release (Horizontal)

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2/2- Consequence Modeling for 2 inch (Half Rup.) Gas Release (Horizontal)

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3.0- Pressure Reduction Station Outlet Pipeline (6 inch) 79/126

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3/1- Consequence Modeling for 1 inch (Pin Hole) Gas Release (Horizontal)

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3/2- Consequence Modeling for 3 inch (Half Rup.) Gas Release (Horizontal)

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4.0- Pressure Reduction Station Odorant Tank (Spotleak) 94/126

Individual Risk Evaluation 101/126

Risk Calculation 101/126

Event Tree Analysis 104/126

Conclusion 118/126

Recommendations 125/126

Tables

Table (1) Description of Modeling of the Different Scenario 30/126

Table (2) Proposed Individual Risk (IR) Criteria (per person/year) 32/126

Table (3) Criteria for Personnel Vulnerability and Structural Damage

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Table (4) Fire Heat Radiation Effects on Structures (World Bank) 35/126

Table (5) Heat Radiation Effects on People 35/126

Table (6) Effects of Overpressure 36/126

Table (7) Annual Average Temperature, Relative Humidity and Wind Speed / Direction

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Table (8) Mean of Monthly Air Temperature (°C) 39/126

Table (9) Mean of Monthly Wind Speed (m/sec) 39/126

Table (10) Mean of Monthly Morning/Evening Relative Humidity (%) 39/126

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Table (11) Pasqual Stability Categories 42/126

Table (12) Relationship between Wind Speed and Stability 42/126

Table (13) Sets of Weather Conditions Initially Selected for this Study 42/126

Table (14) Dispersion Modeling – 1” / 4” Vertical Gas release 50/126

Table (15) Dispersion Modeling – 2” / 4” Vertical Gas release 54/126

Table (16) Dispersion Modeling – 4” Gas release 58/126

Table (17) Dispersion Modeling – 1” / 4” Horizontal Gas release 63/126






Table (23) Dispersion Modeling for Odorant Tank 94/126

Table (24) Failure Frequency for Each Scenario 103/126

Table (25) PRS Offtake 4” and Inlet 4” Pipeline Scenarios (Pin Hole Crack – 1” Release) – Event Tree Analysis

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Table (26) PRS Offtake 4” and Inlet 4” Pipeline Scenarios (Half Dia. Release) – Event Tree Analysis

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Table (27) PRS Offtake 4” and Inlet 4” Pipeline Scenarios (Full Rupture Release) – Event Tree Analysis

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Table (28) PRS Outlet 6” Pipeline Scenarios (Pin Hole Crack – 1” Release) – Event Tree Analysis

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Table (29) PRS Outlet 6” Pipeline Scenarios (Half Dia. Release) – Event Tree Analysis

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Table (30) PRS Outlet 6” Pipeline Scenarios (Full Rupture Release) – Event Tree Analysis

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Table (31) Odorant Tank Release – Event Tree Analysis 112/126

Table (32) Total Frequencies for Each Scenario 113/126

Table (33) Individual Risk (IR) Calculation 114/126

Figures

Figure (1) Risk Assessment Framework 29/126

Figure (2) Criteria for Individual Risk Tolerability 31/126

Figure (3) Proposed Individual Risk Criteria 32/126

Figure (4) Monthly Variations of the Maximum Temperature for Ismailia

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Figure (5) Monthly Variations of the Wind Speed for Ismailia 40/126

Figure (6) Wind Rose for Ismailia 40/126

Figure (7) Monthly Variations of the Sunny, Cloudy and Precipitation days for Ismailia

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Figure (8) Monthly Variation of Relative Humidity for Ismailia 41/126

Figure (9) West Qantara Pressure Reduction Station Plotted on Google Earth Photo

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Figure (10) West Qantara Pressure Reduction Station Plotted on Google Earth Photo and Surroundings

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Figure (11) West Qantara Pressure Reduction Station Piping and Instrumentation Diagram “P&ID”

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Figure (12) West Qantara Pressure Reduction Station General Layout 47/126

Figure (13) Gas Cloud Side View (UFL/LFL) (1” hole in 4” Offtake Point / Vertical) 51/126

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Figure (14) Heat Radiation Contours from Jet Fire (1” hole in 4” Offtake Point / Vertical)

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Figure (15) Early Explosion Overpressure Waves (1” hole in 4” Offtake Point / Vertical)

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Figure (16) Gas Cloud Side View (UFL/LFL) (2” hole in 4” Offtake Point / Vertical)

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Figure (19) Gas Cloud Side View (UFL/LFL) (4” Offtake Point Full Rupture)

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Figure (20) Heat Radiation Contours from Jet Fire (4” Offtake Point Full Rupture)

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Figure (21) Early Explosion Overpressure Waves (4” Offtake Point Full Rupture)

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Figure (22) Heat Radiation Contours from Fireball (4” Offtake Point Full Rupture)

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Figure (23) Gas Cloud Side View (UFL/LFL) (1” hole in 4” Inlet Pipeline / Horizontal)

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Figure (24) Heat Radiation Contours from Jet Fire (1” hole in 4” Inlet Pipeline / Horizontal)

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Figure (25) Early Explosion Overpressure Waves (1” hole in 4” Inlet Pipeline / Horizontal)

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Figure (26) Late Explosion Overpressure Waves (1” hole in 4” Inlet Pipeline / Horizontal)

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Figure (27) Gas Cloud Side View (UFL/LFL) (2” hole in 4” Inlet Pipeline / Horizontal) 69/126

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Figure (28) Heat Radiation Contours from Jet Fire (2” hole in 4” Inlet Pipeline / Horizontal)

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Figure (31) Gas Cloud Side View (UFL/LFL) (4” Inlet Pipeline Full Rupture)

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Figure (32) Heat Radiation Contours from Jet Fire (4” Inlet Pipeline Full Rupture)

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Figure (33) Early Explosion Overpressure Waves (4” Inlet Pipeline Full Rupture)

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Figure (34) Late Explosion Overpressure Waves (4” Inlet Pipeline Full Rupture)

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Figure (35) Heat Radiation Contours from Fireball (4” Inlet Pipeline Full Rupture)

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Figure (36) Gas Cloud Side View (UFL/LFL) (1” hole in 6” Outlet Pipeline / Horizontal)

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Figure (37) Heat Radiation Contours from Jet Fire (1” hole in 6” Outlet Pipeline / Horizontal)

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Figure (38) Early Explosion Overpressure Waves (1” hole in 6” Outlet Pipeline / Horizontal)

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Figure (40) Heat Radiation Contours from Jet Fire (3” hole in 6” Outlet Pipeline / Horizontal)

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Figure (41) Early Explosion Overpressure Waves (3” hole in 6” Outlet Pipeline / Horizontal)

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Figure (42) Late Explosion Overpressure Waves (3” hole in 6” Outlet Pipeline / Horizontal)

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Figure (43) Gas Cloud Side View (UFL/LFL) (6” Outlet Pipeline Full Rupture)

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Figure (44) Heat Radiation Contours from Jet Fire (6” Outlet Pipeline Full Rupture)

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Figure (45) Early Explosion Overpressure Waves (6” Outlet Pipeline Full Rupture)

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Figure (46) Late Explosion Overpressure Waves (6” Outlet Pipeline Full Rupture)

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Figure (47) Heat Radiation Contours from Fireball (6” Outlet Pipeline Full Rupture)

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Figure (48) Vapor Cloud (UFL/LFL) Side View Graph (Odorant leak) 95/126

Figure (49) Vapor Cloud (UFL/LFL) Footprint on Site Map (Odorant leak)

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Figure (50) Heat Radiation Contours - Jet Fire Graph (Odorant Leak) 97/126

Figure (51) Heat Radiation Contours - Jet Fire on Site (Odorant Leak) 97/126

Figure (52) Late Explosion Overpressure Waves Graph (Odorant Leak) 99/126

Figure (53) Late Explosion Overpressure Waves on Site (Odorant Leak)

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Figure (54) Evaluation of Individual Risk 117/126

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Executive Summary This report summarizes the Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) analysis study undertaken for the New Natural Gas Pressure Reduction & Metering Station “PRMS” with Odorant at West Qantara – Ismailia Governorate – Egypt – which owned by Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company “EGAS” and operated by Sinai Gas Company, in order to identify and evaluate hazards generated from the new West Qantara PRMS.

The scope of work includes performing frequency assessment, consequence modeling analysis and Quantitative Risk Assessment of West Qantara PRS in order to assess their impacts on the surroundings.

The main objective of the Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) study is to demonstrate that Individual Risk “IR” for workers and Societal Risk “SR” for public fall within the ALARP region of Risk Acceptance Criteria, and the new West Qantara PRS does not lead to any unacceptable risks to the workers or the public.

QRA Study has been undertaken in accordance with the methodology outlined in the UKHSE as well as international regulations and standards.

QRA starts by Hazard Identification (HAZID) study, which determines the Major Accident Hazards (MAH) that requires consequence modelling, frequency analysis, and risk calculation.

In order to perform consequence modelling analysis of the potential hazardous scenarios resulting from loss of containment, some assumptions and design basis have been proposed. Three scenarios of the release have been proposed:

1. Gas Release from the offtake point. 2. Gas Release from the inlet pipeline. 3. Gas Release from the outlet pipeline. 4. Leak from odorant tank.

The QRA has been performed using DNV Phast software (Ver. 7.0) for consequence modelling of different types of hazardous consequences.

Weather conditions have been selected based on wind speed and stability class for the area detailed weather statistics.

The worst case weather conditions has been selected represented by wind speed of 3.5 m/s and stability class "D" representing "Neutral" weather

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conditions, in order to obtain conservative results. The prevailing wind direction is North / North West (N/NW).

As per results from modeling the consequences of each scenario, the following table summarize the study, and as follows:

Event Scenario Effects Pin hole (1”) vertical gas release (4” Offtake PL)

Gas cloud UFL LFL 50 % LFL

The modeling show that the gas cloud effects will be limited inside the offtake boundary.

Heat radiation / Jet fire 9.5 kW/m2

12.5 kW/m2

The modeling show that the heat radiation values (9.5, 12.5, 25 and 37.5 kW/m2) effects will not be reached. The heat radiation values (1.6, 4 kW/m2) effect will not reach any of the surroundings.

Early explosion 0.020 bar 0.137 bar 0.206 bar

The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will extend outside the offtake fence reaching all PRS facilities as well as will reach Ismailia/Port Said road (Two sides). The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited and will not reach neither PRS facilities nor Ismailia/Port Said road.

Half Rupture (2”) vertical gas release (4” Offtake PL)


The modeling show that the UFL and LFL of the gas cloud will be limited inside the offtake boundary, while only 50% of LFL will extend outside the offtake boundary with about 1.9 m downwind at more than 9 m height.


12.5 kW/m2

The modeling show that the heat radiation values (9.5, 12.5, 25 and 37.5 kW/m2) effects will not reached. The heat radiation value (4 kW/m2) effect will not reach any of the surroundings, while 1.6 kW/m2 may reach the low-tension power cables.


The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will extend outside the offtake fence reaching all PRS facilities as well as will reach Ismailia/Port Said road (Two sides).

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Event Scenario Effects The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited and will not reach neither PRS facilities nor Ismailia/Port Said road.

Full Rupture (4”) gas release (4” Offtake PL)


The modeling show that only the UFL of the gas cloud will be limited inside the offtake boundary, while both LFL and 50% of LFL will extend outside the offtake boundary with about 7.34 m downwind at about 31.62 m height.


12.5 kW/m2

The modeling show that the heat radiation values (9.5, 12.5, 25 & 37.5 kW/m2) will reach Ismailia/Port Said road (One or Two sides), but it will not reach any of PRS fences.


The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will extend outside the offtake fence reaching all PRS facilities as well as will reach Ismailia/Port Said road (Two sides). The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited and will not reach neither PRS facilities nor Ismailia/Port Said road or Low-tension cables.

Heat radiation / Fireball 9.5 kW/m2

12.5 kW/m2

The modeling show that the heat radiation value of: 9.5 & 12.5 kW/m2 will be limited and will not reach PRS fences. 4 kW/m2 will reach SE fence with about 4 meters but will not reach low-tension cables. 1.6 kW/m2 will extend to reach PRS facilities.

Pin hole (1”) horizontal gas release (4” Intlet PL)


The modeling show that the gas cloud effects will be limited inside the PRS boundary except 50 % LFL that may extend through the SE fence with about 3 meters.


12.5 kW/m2

The modeling show that the heat radiation value (4, 9.5, 12.5 and 25 kW/m2) effects will be limited inside the PRS boundary. The heat radiation value (1.6 kW/m2) effects may extend beyond both NE & SE sides (fences).

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Event Scenario Effects Early explosion

0.020 bar 0.137 bar 0.206 bar

The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will extend outside the PRS fence with a distances of about 60 m NW, 55 SW and 70 m SE reaching few meters of Port Said / Ismailia road. The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside from NW, SW and SE, but extended from 1 to 6.6 meters out from NE side. Also, 0.137 bar may reach main building with about 0.25 m.

Late explosion 0.020 bar 0.137 bar 0.206 bar

The modeling show that the 0.020 bar will reach a distance of 28 m SW covering the security office. The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside the PRS boundary from NE, NW and SW, with extending of about 1 m for 0.137 bar and about 3 m for 0.206 bar from SE side.

Half Rupture (2”) horizontal gas release (4” Intlet PL)


The modeling show that the gas cloud will be limited inside the PRS boundary.


12.5 kW/m2

The modeling show that the heat radiation values of (9.5, 12.5, 25 & 37.5 kW/m2) effects will extend the SE fence downwind, but will not reach neither the security office nor the public road or the low-tension cables.


The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will extend outside PRS fence with a distances of about 75 m NE, 65 m NW, 71 m SE and 60 m SW reaching the offtake and may reach the road. The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside from NW and SW sides, but extended from 1 to 6.6 meters outside from NE side, while extended from SE by only 0.6 m.


The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will exceed the downwind PRS SE fence to a distance of 77 m reaching Port Said / Ismailia road.

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Event Scenario Effects The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be extended outside the downwind PRS SE side to a distance of about 39.5 & 38.7 m.

Full Rupture (4”) gas release (4” Intlet PL)


The modeling show that the gas cloud effects (LFL and 50 % LFL) will extend outside the PRS boundary about 57 m to 100 m.


12.5 kW/m2

The modeling show that heat radiation values (9.5 & 12.5 kW/m2) will reach the security office and administration building down & crosswind, and may extend outside the PRS SE fence to reach the offtake. Heat radiation value of 25 kW/m2 will not reach security office crosswind, while will reach off-take point if extended the PRS SE fence. Heat radiation value of 37.5 kW/m2 will not reach neither security office, nor off-take point if extended the PRS SE fence.


The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will extend outside PRS fence with a distances of about 75 m NE, 65 m NW, 71 m SE and 60 m SW reaching the offtake and may reach the road. The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside from NW and SW sides, but extended from 1 to 6.6 meters outside from NE side, while extended from SE by only 0.6 m. The value of 0.137 bar may reach the administration building by about 0.25 m.


The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will exceed the downwind PRS SE fence to a distance of 96 m reaching Port Said / Ismailia road and affecting all PRS facilities. The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be extended outside the downwind PRS SE side to a distance of about 63.96 & 62.16 m.


12.5 kW/m2

The modeling show that the heat radiation value of: 9.5 kW/m2 will be limited inside PRS fence from NW, SW & SE but will extend only 1 m NE side. In addition, it will not reach neither

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Event Scenario Effects security office nor administration building. 12.5 kW/m2 will be limited inside PRS fence and will not reach neither security office nor administration building. 25& 37.5 kW/m2 heat radiation contours not reached.

Pin hole (1”) horizontal gas release (6” Outlet PL)


The modeling show that the gas cloud effects will be limited inside the PRS boundary.


12.5 kW/m2

The modeling show that the heat radiation value (9.5 kW/m2 & 12.5 kW/m2) effects will be limited inside the PRS boundary.


The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will extend outside the PRS boundary with a distance of about 3 m NE and about 1.5 m SE, but it will not reach the security office / administration building. The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside PRS boundary.

Half Rupture (3”) horizontal gas release (6” Outlet PL)


The modeling show that the gas cloud (UFL & LFL) will be limited inside the PRS boundary and the 50 % LFL may extend outside with about 7 m NE fence and about 3.5 m SE direction.


12.5 kW/m2

The modeling show that the heat radiation value of 9.5, 12.5, 25 and 37.5 kW/m2 will not reach neither any of the surrounding buildings “security office, administration building and offtake room” down and crosswind (SE) nor the road.


The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will extended outside the PRS fences with a distance of about 4.5 m NE and 1 m SE, and will not reach security office and administration building.

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Event Scenario Effects The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside the PRS boundary.


The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will extended the PRS fence from NE side with a distance of about 1 m and about 6 m SE side, and limited inside the boundary from, NW & SW sides. The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside the PRS boundary and not reaching the security office / administration building.

Full Rupture (6”) gas release (6” Outlet PL)


The modeling show that the gas cloud effects will be limited inside the PRS boundary for the (LFL & UFL) but 50 % LFL may extend outside PRS fence from SE side with a distance of about 5 m.


12.5 kW/m2

The modeling show that the heat radiation of 9.5, 12.5, 25 and 37.5 kW/m2 will extend outside PRS boundaries with a distances of 60 m / 54.84 m / 45.7 m / 34.76 m at SE fence (flame is directed downwind), and the offtake room will be effected by both 37.5 & 25 kW/m2. The heat radiations of 9.5 kW/m2 may affect the security office (crosswind direction) as per above figure. If the jet fire was directed accidentally towards both Security / administration building, the heat radiations of 12.5 & 25 kW/m2 will reach each.


The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will extended outside the PRS fences with a distance of about 4.5 m NE and 1 m SE, and will not reach security office and administration building. The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside the PRS boundary.


The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will extended the PRS fence from NE side with a distance of about 1 m and about 7 m SE side, and limited inside the boundary from, NW & SW sides.

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Event Scenario Effects The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside the PRS boundary and not reaching the security office / administration building.


12.5 kW/m2

The modeling show that the heat radiation value (9.5 kW/m2 and 12.5 kW/m2) will be limited inside the PRS boundary.

Odorant tank 1” leak Gas cloud

UFL LFL 50 % LFL

The modeling show that the gas cloud effects will extend outside the PRS boundary and will not reach both downwind security office and offtake room (SE side). Consideration should be taken when dealing with liquid, vapors and smokes according to the MSDS for the material.


12.5 kW/m2

The modeling show that the heat radiation effects (9.5, 12.5, 25 and 37.5 kW/m2) will be limited inside the PRS boundary from all sides, and will not reach security office or administration building.


The modeling show that the value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will extend outside the PRS SE fence affecting the offtake room. The value of 0.020 bar will extend outside the PRS boundaries and will affect PRS facilities, security office and administration building.

The previous table show that there are some potential hazards with heat radiation resulting from jet fire, and explosion overpressure waves in case of gas release and early or late ignited.

These hazards will affect the office and security buildings; also, some scenarios will extend over the site boundary like heat radiation of 12.5 kW/m2 and explosion overpressure waves reaching the main road (Port Said / Ismailia Road) or other PRS sides.

The major hazards that extend over site boundary and/or effect on workers are used for Risk calculations.

Event Tree Analysis (ETA) is an analysis technique for identifying and evaluating the sequence of events in a potential accident scenario following the occurrence of an initiating event. ETA utilizes a visual logic tree structure known as an event tree (ET). ETA provides a Probabilistic Risk Assessment

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(PRA) of the risk associated with each potential outcome. ETA has been used for scenario development.

The following data and assumptions have been considered in the Event tree analysis (ETA):

Failure frequency data (mainly E&P Forum/OGP),

Risk reduction factors (if available),

Ignition probabilities (both immediate and delayed),

Vulnerability data.

Risks have been assessed for workers using International Risk Management Guidelines as a reference.

The resulting risks have been compared with International Risk Acceptance Criteria.

Risk evaluation for Individual Risk “IR” and Societal Risk “SR” for the major hazards are presented in the following tables:

No. Scenario Individual Risk “IR”

Acceptability Criteria

1 Gas Release from 4” Inlet Pipeline Full Rupture (Jet Fire)

1.1E-06 Acceptable (√)

2 Gas Release from 4” Inlet Pipeline Full Rupture (Explosion)


3 Gas Release from 6” Outlet Pipeline Full Rupture (Jet Fire)


TOTAL Risk for Workers 3.3E-06 Acceptable (√)

No. Scenario Societal

Risk “SR” Acceptability

Criteria

1 Gas Release from 4” Offtake Pipeline Full Rupture (Jet Fire)

3.58E-08 ALARP

TOTAL Risk for Public 3.58E-08 ALARP

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Maximum Tolerable Limit

Minimum Tolerable Limit

Workers

1 in 1000 per year

ALARP or Tolerability Region



1 in 100,000 per year


1 in 1 million per year

Public

Risk must be demonstrated to have been reduced to a level; which is

practicable with a view to cost/benefit

ACCEPTABLE REGION

ACCEPTABLE REGION


INDIVIDUAL RISK TO THE PUBLICAll those not directly involved with

company activities

INDIVIDUAL RISK TO WORKERSIncluding contractor employees

UNACCEPTABLE REGION

ALARP Benchmark existing installations 1 in 5,000 per year

ALARP Benchmark new installations 1 in 50,000 per year

1.0E-03/year

1.0E-05/year

1.0E-04/year

1.0E-06/year

The following figure show the Individual Risk “IR” as well as Societal Risk “SR” for West Qantara PRMS:

The level of Individual Risk to the most exposed workers at West Qantara PRS, based on the risk tolerability criterion used, is Low “ACCEPTABLE”, while the level of Individual Risk to the exposed Public at West Qantara PRS area, based on the risk tolerability criterion used, is ALARP.

3.3E-06/yr.

3.58E-06/yr.

Workers

Public

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Introduction The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company “EGAS” has assigned Petroleum

Safety and Environmental Services Company “PETROSAFE” to identify and

evaluate hazards generated from the “New Natural Gas Pressure Reduction and

Odorant Station – PRS” at West Qantara – Ismailia Governorate – Egypt –

which operated by Sinai Gas Company in order to advice protective measures

for minimizing risk up to acceptable level.

As part of this review, a QRA study conducted for the following objectives:

Identify hazardous scenarios related to the most critical unexpected

event(s).

Determine the likelihood of the identified scenarios;

Model the potential consequences of the identified scenarios;

Determine the Potential risk of fatality resulting from the identified

hazardous scenarios.

The proposed study should also identify existing arrangements for the

prevention of major accidents and their mitigation. This would involve

emergency plan and procedure for dealing with such events.

PETROSAFE was selected to carry out this study, as it has the experience in

conducting this type of work.

PETROSAFE is also empowered by the Egyptian General Petroleum

Corporation “EGPC” to identify and evaluate factors that relate to Occupational

Health & Safety and Environmental Protection.

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Technical Definitions

ALARP Stands for "As Low As Reasonably Practicable", and is a term often used in the milieu of safety-critical and safety-involved systems. The ALARP principle is that the residual risk shall be as low as reasonably practicable.

API American Petroleum Institute.

Confinement A qualitative or quantitative measure of the enclosure or partial enclosure areas where vapors cloud may be contained.

Congestion A qualitative or quantitative measure of the physical layout, spacing, and obstructions within a facility that promote development of a vapor cloud explosion.

DNV PHAST Process Hazard Analysis Software Tool “PHAST” established by Det Norske Veritas “DNV”. Phast examines the progress of a potential incident from the initial release to far-field dispersion including modelling of pool spreading and evaporation, and flammable and toxic effects.

E&P Forum Exploration and Production “E&P” Forum is the international association of oil companies and petroleum industry organizations formed in 1974. It was established to represent its members’ interests at the specialist agencies of the United Nations, governmental and other international bodies concerned with regulating the exploration and production of oil and gas.

EGAS The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company.

EGPC The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation.

EX Explosion Proof Type Equipment.

EERA Escape, Evacuation and Rescue Assessment.

ESD Emergency Shut Down.

Explosion Explosion is the delayed ignition of gas in a confined or congested area resulting in high overpressure waves. Once the explosion occurs, it creates a blast wave that has a very steep pressure rise at the wave front and a blast wind that is a

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transient flow behind the blast wave. The impact of the blast wave on structures near the explosion is known as blast loading. The two important aspects of the blast loading concern is the prediction of the magnitude of the blast and of the pressure loading onto the local structures. Pressure loading predications as a result of a blast; resemble a pulse of trapezoidal or triangular shape. They normally have duration of between approximately 40 msec and 400 msec. The time to maximum pressure is typically 20 msec. Primary damage from an explosion may result from several events: 1. Overpressure - the pressure developed between the expanding

gas and its surrounding atmosphere. 2. Pulse - the differential pressure across a plant as a pressure

wave passes might cause collapse or movement, both positive and negative.

3. Missiles and Shrapnel - are whole or partial items that are thrown by the blast of expanding gases that might cause damage or event escalation. In general, these “missiles” from atmospheric vapor cloud explosions cause minor impacts to process equipment since insufficient energy is available to lift heavy objects and cause major impacts. Small projectile objects are still a hazard to personnel and may cause injuries and fatalities. Impacts from rupture incidents may produce catastrophic results.

(ETA) Event Tree Analysis

Is a forward, bottom up, logical modeling technique for both success and failure that explores responses through a single initiating event and lays a path for assessing probabilities of the outcomes and overall system analysis. This analysis technique is used to analyze the effects of functioning or failed systems given that an event has occurred.

Failure Rate Is the frequency with which an engineered system or component fails, expressed in failures per unit of time. It is highly used in reliability engineering.

GASCO The Egyptian Natural Gas Company.

Gas Cloud Dispersion

Gas cloud air dilution naturally reduces the concentration to below the LEL or no longer considered ignitable (typically defined as 50 % of the LEL).

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HSE Policy Health, Safety and Environmental Policy.

Hazard An inherent physical or chemical characteristic (flammability, toxicity, corrosively, stored chemical or mechanical energy) or set of conditions that has the potential for causing harm to people, property, or the environment.

(HAZOP) Hazard And Operability Study

Is a structured and systematic examination of a planned or existing process or operation in order to identify and evaluate problems that may represent risks to personnel or equipment, or prevent efficient operation. The HAZOP technique is qualitative, and aims to stimulate the imagination of participants to identify potential hazards and operability problems; structure and completeness are given by using guideword prompts.

(HAZID) Hazard Identification Study

Is a tool for hazard identification, used early in a project as soon as process flow diagrams, draft heat and mass balances, and plot layouts are available. Existing site infrastructure, weather, and geotechnical data are also required, these being a source of external hazards.

(HAC) Hazardous Area Classification

When electrical equipment is used in, around, or near an atmosphere that has flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dusts, ignitable fibers or flying’s, there is always a possibility or risk that a fire or explosion might occur. Those areas where the possibility or risk of fire or explosion might occur due to an explosive atmosphere and/or mixture is often called a hazardous (or classified) location/area.

(IR) Individual Risk

The risk to a single person inside a particular building. Maximum individual risk is the risk to the most-exposed person and assumes that the person is exposed.

Jet Fire A jet fire is a pressurized stream of combustible gas or atomized liquid (such as a high pressure release from a gas pipe or wellhead blowout event) that is burning. If such a release is ignited soon after it occurs, (i.e., within 2 - 3 minutes), the result is an intense jet flame. This jet fire stabilizes to a point that is close to the source of release, until the release is stopped. A jet fire is usually a very localized, but very destructive to anything close to it. This is partly because as well as producing thermal radiation, the jet fire causes considerable convective heating in the region

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beyond the tip of the flame. The high velocity of the escaping gas entrains air into the gas "jet" causing more efficient combustion to occur than in pool fires.

Consequentially, a much higher heat transfer rate occurs to any object immersed in the flame, i.e., over 200 kw/sq. m (62,500 Btdsq. ft) for a jet fire than in a pool fire flame. Typically, the first 10% of a jet fire length is conservatively considered un-ignited gas, as a result of the exit velocity causing the flame to lift off the gas point of release. This effect has been measured on hydrocarbon facility flares at 20% of the jet length, but a value of 10% is used to account for the extra turbulence around the edges of a real release point as compared to the smooth gas release from a flare tip. Jet flames have a relatively cool core near the source. The greatest heat flux usually occurs at impingement distances beyond 40% of the flame length, from its source. The greatest heat flux is not necessarily on the directly impinged side.

kW/m2 Kilowatt per square meter – unit for measuring the heat radiation (or heat flux).

LFL / LEL Lower Flammable Limit / Lower Explosive Limit - The lowest concentration (percentage) of a gas or a vapor in air capable of producing a flash of fire in presence of an ignition source.

MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet.

mm Hg A millimeter of mercury is a manometeric unit of pressure, formerly defined as the extra pressure generated by a column of mercury one millimeter high.

MEL Maximum Exposure Limit.

NFPA National Fire Protection Association.

N North Direction.

NE Northern East Direction.

NW Northern West Direction.

N/D Not Determined.

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OGP Oil and Gas Producers.

ppm Part Per Million.

PRS Pressure Reduction Station.

P&ID’s Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.

PETROSAFE Petroleum Safety and Environmental Services Company.

QRA Quantitative Risk Assessment Study is a formal and systematic approach to estimating the likelihood and consequences of hazardous events, and expressing the results quantitatively as risk to people, the environment or your business.

Risk Relates to the probability of exposure to a hazard, which could result in harm to personnel, the environment or public. Risk is a measure of potential for human injury or economic loss in terms of both the incident likelihood and the magnitude of the injury / loss.

Risk Assessment

The identification and analysis, either qualitative or quantitative, of the likelihood and outcome of specific events or scenarios with judgments of probability and consequences.

scm/hr Standard Cubic Meter Per Hour.

SCBA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.

SE Southern East Direction.

SW Southern West Direction.

TWA Time Weighted Averages.

UFL/UEL Upper flammable limit, the flammability limit describing the richest flammable mixture of a combustible gas.

V Volume.

Vapor Cloud Explosion (VCE)

An explosion in air of a flammable material cloud.

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Objectives The objectives of this QRA for the unit facilities are:

Identify hazardous scenarios related to the facilities based on historical data recorded.

Determine the likelihood (frequencies) of the identified scenarios.

Model the potential consequences of the identified scenarios.

Determine the Potential risk of fatality resulting from the identified hazardous scenarios.

Evaluate the risk against the acceptable risk level to ensure that it is within As Low As Reasonably Practicable “ALARP”, otherwise additional control measures and recommendations will be provided at this study to reduce the Risk, (ALARP).

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Quantitative Risk Assessment Study Scope The scope of work of this QRA study is limited to the following:

Identification of the Most Critical Event(s) or scenarios that may lead to fatal accidents as well as to ensure that the expected risk will not exceed the Acceptable Risk Level as per national and international standards.

Normal operation of the facilities (e.g. Construction and specific maintenance activities are excluded from this analysis);

The study determines Frequencies, Consequences (Including Associated Effect Contours) and Potential Risk of Fatality for the identified hazardous scenarios.

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Quantitative Risk Assessment “QRA” Studies Method of Assessment

1.0- General Method Used

Attention mainly focussed on those accidents where a gross failure of containment could result in the generation of a large vapour cloud of flammable or toxic material. The approach adopted has involved the following stages:

Identification of hazardous materials,

Establishment of maximum total inventories and location.

During the site visit by the study team, the overall functioning of the site discussed in some detail and the Companies asked to provide a complete list of holdings of hazardous materials. A preliminary survey notes was issued by the team, as a private communication to the company concerned, and this formed the basis for subsequent more discussion and analysis.

From the PRS design model provided by the client, it was impractical to examine in depth all possible failure modes for all parts within the time allowed for this study. Instead, only those potential failures, which might contribute, either directly or indirectly, to off-site risks were examined.

2.0- Risk Assessment

As the PRS is designed and under construction, so it was therefore necessary for the study team to identify and analyse the hazards potential from first principles the routes by which a single or multiple accident could affect the community or neighbouring.

The terms of reference required the team to investigate and determine the overall risk to health and safety both from individual installations and then foreseeable interactions.

The assessment of risk in a complex situation is difficult. No method is perfect as all have advantages and limitations.

It was agreed that the quantitative approach was the most meaningful way of comparing and evaluating different risks. The risk assessment framework shown in Figure (1) used for this study.

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Figure (1) Risk Assessment Framework

Data Identify Hazards

Failure Case Definition

Scenario Development

Analysis of Consequences

Impact Assessment

Estimate / Measure Risks

Evaluate Risks

Decide Risk Reduction Measures

Verify

Tolerability Criteria

Frequency Analysis

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Modeling the Consequences

Modeling of the consequences is one of the key steps in Quantitative Risk Assessment “QRA”, as it provides the link between hazard identification (in this study Potential Loss of Containment Incidents) and the determination of possible impact of those incidents on People (Worker / Public), Asset and the Environment.

In this study, Natural Gas (Mainly Methane CH4) was considered. There are several types of consequences to be considered for modelling, these include Gas Dispersion (UFL - LFL - 50 % LFL) / Heat Radiation / Explosion Overpressure modeling, also each of these scenarios described in the following table:

Table (1) Description of Modeling of the Different Scenario

Discharge Modeling Modeling of the mass release rate and its variation overtime.

Radiation Modeling Modeling of the Thermal radiation from fires.

Dispersion Modeling Modeling of the Gas and two-phase releases.

Overpressure Associated with explosions or pressure burst.

Toxic hazards are considered as a result of releases / loss of containment for which discharge modeling and gas dispersion modeling are required. The hazard ranges are dependent upon the condition of the release pressure and rate of release. There are a number of commercial software for modeling gas dispersion, fire, explosion and toxic releases. PETROSAFE select the DNV PHAST Ver. 7.0 Software package in modeling scenarios. The software developed by DNV in order to provide a standard and validated set of consequence models that can be used to predict the effects of a release of hydrocarbon or chemical liquid or vapour. (Results of the modeling are shown in the study pages from 50 to 100)

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Criterion for Risk Tolerability

The main function of this phase of the work was to assess the effectiveness of the proposed arrangement for managing risks against performance standards.

In order to do this, we need firstly to define a performance standard and secondly, to be able to analyse the effectiveness of the arrangements in a manner which permits a direct comparison with these standards.

The defining of performance standards is undertaken at the following three levels:

Policy-based System Technical

Where the present work is mainly concerned with the assessment against the standards associated with the first two levels.

The policy-based performance standard relates to this objective to provide a working environment, where the risk to the individual is reduced to a level, which is ALARP.

Therefore, this performance standard is expressed in the form of individual risk and the arrangements for managing this risk should result in a level of ‘Individual Risk’, based on a proposed Tolerability Criteria, Figure (2).

Figure (2) Criteria for Individual Risk Tolerability

UNACCEPTABLE REGION

ACCEPTABLE REGION

ACCEPTABLE REGION

(Risk must be demonstrated to have been reduced to a level which is

practicable with a view to cost/benefit)

INDIVIDUAL RISK TO WORKERS(including contractor employees)

INDIVIDUAL RISK TO THE PUBLIC(all those not directly involved with company

activities)

ALARP Benchmark existing installations

1 in 5,000 per year

ALARP Benchmark new installations


ALARP OR TOLERABILITY REGION

ALARP OR TOLERABILITY REGION

Maximum tolerable limit1 in 1000 per year

Maximum tolerable limit


Minimum tolerable limit


Minimum tolerable limit1 in 100,000 per year

Workers

Public

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The criterion for IR tolerability for workers and to the public is outlined in Table (2) and Figure (3).

It should be noted that this criteria proposed only as a guideline. Risk assessment is no substitute to professional judgement.

Table (2) Proposed Individual Risk (IR) Criteria (per person/year)

Risk Level Workers Public

Intolerable > 10-3 per person/yr. > 10-4 per person/yr.

Negligible > 10-5 per person/yr. > 10-6 per person/yr.

Figure (3) Proposed Individual Risk Criteria

Workers would include the Company employees and contractors. The public includes the public, visitors, and any third party who is not directly involved in the Company work activities.

On this basis, we have chosen to set our level of intolerability at Individual Risk for workers of 1 in 1,000 per year, and we define an individual risk of 1 in 100,000 per year as broadly acceptable. Consequently, our ALARP region is between 1 in 1,000 and 1 in 100,000 per person/year.

It is important to ensure that conflict between these subordinate standards and those stemming from international codes and standards are avoided and that any subordinate standards introduced are at least on a par with or augment those standards that are associated with compliance with these international

ALARP Region

1 in 10,000

ALARP Region

1 in 1000

1 in 100,000

1 in 1 miillion

Individual Risk to Personnel Individual Risk to the Public

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requirements. These system level performance standards are included as part of the summaries from the QRA. These are used as the basis for assessing the suitability and sufficiency of Sinai Gas Site arrangements for both protecting personnel on site and members of the public from major hazards and securing effective response in an emergency. Failure to meet acceptance criteria at this level results in the identification of remedial measures for assessment both qualitatively and quantitatively.

The analytical work uses a system analysis approach, which is divided into a number of distinct phases, as follows:

Data collection, including results from site-based qualitative assessments.

Definition of arrangements.

Qualitative evaluation of arrangements against a catalogue of fire and explosion hazards from other major accident hazards.

Preparation of Event Tree Analysis “ETA” models.

Consolidation of list of design events.

Analysis of the effect of design events on fire, explosion and toxic hazard management and emergency response arrangements.

Quantification of that impact in terms of individual risk.

The main model was based on a systems approach, and it takes the following form:

Estimates of incremental individual risk (IIR) per person/yr.

Is caused-consequences based.

Uses event tree analysis to calculate the frequency of occurrence.

Estimates incremental individual risk utilizing event tree analysis, based on modeling the emergency response arrangements from detection through to recovery to a place of safety.

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Personnel Vulnerability and Structural Damage

A criterion was used in the QRA study for the calculation of personnel vulnerability and structural / asset damage as a result of fire, explosion and toxic release is shown in Table (3).

The criteria shown below provide some assumptions for the impairment effects of hydrocarbon releases on personnel and structures, which are based on Health and Safety Executive: Methods of approximation and determination of human vulnerability for offshore major accident hazard assessment)

Table (3) Criteria for Personnel Vulnerability and Structural Damage

Event Type Threshold of Fatality Asset/Structural Damage

Jet and Diffusive Fire

Impingement

6.3 kW/ m2 (1)

12.5 kW/m2 (2)

- Flame impingement 10 minutes.

- 300- 500 kW/m2

Structural Failure within 20 minutes.

Pool Fire Impingement 6.3 kW/ m2 (1)

12.5 kW/m2 (2)

- Flame impingement 20 minutes

- 100 - 150 kW/m2

Structural Failure within 30 minutes.

Smoke 2.3% v/v (3)

15% v/v (4)

Explosion Overpressure 300 mbar 100 mbar

(1) Fatality within 1- 2 minutes (2) Fatal < 1 minute (3) Above 2.3%, escape possible but difficult (4) No escape possible, fatal in a few seconds

The effects of exposure to fire are expressed in terms of heat radiation (kW/m2) and overpressure waves are shown in Tables (4), (5) and (6).

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Table (4) Fire Heat Radiation Effects on Structures (World Bank)

Radiation Level

kW/m2 Observed Effect

37.5 Sufficient to cause damage to process equipment.

25 Minimum energy to ignite wood at indefinitely long exposure (non-piloted).

12.5 Minimum energy required to ignite wood, melting of plastic tubing.

Table (5) Heat Radiation Effects on People

Radiation Level

kW/m2 Effects on People

1.2 Equivalent to heat from sun at midday summer.

1.6 Minimum level at which pain can be sensed.

4 - 6 Pain caused in 15 - 20 seconds, Second Degree burns after 30 seconds.

12 20 % chance of fatality for 60 seconds exposure.

25 100 % chance of fatality for continuous exposure.

50 % chance of fatality for 30 seconds exposure.



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Table (6) Effects of Overpressure

Pressure

Effects / Damage

bar psig

0.002 0.03 Occasional breakage of glass windows.

0.006 0.1 Breakage of some small windows.

0.021 0.3 Probability of serious damage beyond this point = 0.05.

10 % glass broken.

0.027 0.4 Minor structural damage of buildings.

0.068 1.0 Partial collapse of walls and roofs, possible injuries.

0.137 2.0 Some severe injuries, death unlikely.

0.206 3.0 Steel frame buildings distorted / pulled from foundation.

0.275 4.0 Oil storage tanks ruptured.

0.344 5.0 Wooden utilities poles snapped / Fatalities.

0.41 6.0 Nearly complete destruction of building.

0.48 7.0 Loaded wagon train overturned.

0.689 10.0 Total destruction of buildings.

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Quantification of the Frequency of Occurrence

The probability of a sequence of events leading to a major hazard is dependent on the probability of each event in a sequence occurring; usually these probabilities may be multiplied together to obtain the end event probability or frequency.

The technique of Quantified Risk Assessment ‘QRA’ requires data in the form of probability or frequency to be estimated for each input event.

Ideally, data relating to hardware failures and human error that are specific to each plant should be obtained from the company’s maintenance and historical records.

Unfortunately, records available were not in the form that allows data relevant to this study to be obtained. Therefore, other sources of data were used as a basis for failure/error scenarios. The sources of information and data are shown in the References section of this report.

Identification of Scenarios Leading to Selected Failures

For each selected failure scenario, the potential contributory factors were examined, taking into account any protective features available. Typically, the factors examined included:

Operator error

Metallurgical fatigue or ageing of materials

Internal or external Corrosion

Loss of process control, e.g. pressure, temperature or flow, etc.

Overfilling of vessels

Introduction of impurities

Fire and/or explosion

Missiles

Flooding

Account was taken at this stage of those limited releases, which although in themselves did not constitute a significant off-site hazard could initiate, under some circumstances, a sequence leading to a larger release, as a knock-on effect.

It was noted that the proposed criterion for risk tolerability was used in Egypt by the following organizations - British Gas / British Petroleum / Shell / Total.

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Relevant Weather Data for the Study

- Weather Data The Weather Data relevant to this study consists of a list of weather conditions in the form of different combinations of wind-speed/direction, temperature, humidity and atmospheric stability. Table (7) The weather conditions are an important input into the dispersion calculations and results for a single set of conditions could give a misleading picture of the hazard potential. Met-oceanographic data gathered from Weather base and Meteoblue for Ismailia Area over a period of some years. These data included wind speed, wind direction, air temperature and humidity, as well as current speed, direction and wave height.

Table (7) Annual Average Temperature, Relative Humidity and Wind Speed / Direction

Air Temperature oC

Min. Recorded 2 oC

Max. Recorded 42 oC

Annual Average 21 oC

Relative Humidity %

Average Daily Min. 45 %

Average Daily Max. 80 %

Annual Average 62.5 %

Wind Speed

Annual Average 3.5 m / sec.

Wind Direction

Annual Average North / North West (N/NW)

The general climatic conditions at Ismailia Area are summarized in Tables No. (8, 9 & 10) Below.

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Table (8) Mean of Monthly Air Temperature (°C)

Table (9) Mean of Monthly Wind Speed (m/sec)

Months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Wind Speed (m/sec)

2.5 3.9 3.3 3.3 3.9 3.3 2.5 2.5 3.3 2.5 2.2 3.3

Table (10) Mean of Monthly Morning/Evening Relative Humidity (%)

Figure (4) shows the maximum temperature diagram for Ismailia.


Temp. (c°)

H 18 19 21 26 30 33 34 33 32 28 24 20

L 8 9 12 15 17 21 22 23 21 18 13 10

Av. 13 14 17 21 23 27 28 28 26 23 19 15


Relative Humidity

(%)

Morning 81 79 76 72 72 76 81 82 83 86 82 83

Evening 56 48 44 37 34 34 38 42 46 51 55 57

Figure (4) – Monthly Variations of the Maximum Temperature for Ismailia

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Figures (5 & 6) show the monthly variations of the wind speed as well as wind rose for Ismailia respectively.

Figure (6) –Wind Rose for Ismailia

Figure (5) – Monthly Variations of the Wind Speed for Ismailia

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Figure (7) shows the monthly variations of the sunny, cloudy and precipitation days for Ismailia.

Figure (8) shows the monthly variation of Relative Humidity for Ismailia.

Figure (8) – Monthly Variation of Relative Humidity for Ismailia

Figure (7) – Monthly Variations of the Sunny, Cloudy and Precipitation days for Ismailia

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- Stability Categories

The two most significant variables, which would affect the dispersion calculations, are Wind-speed and atmospheric stability. The stability class is a measure of the atmospheric turbulence caused by thermal gradients. Pasqual Stability identifies six main categories, which shown in the Tables (11 & 12) and summarized in Table (13).

Table (11) Pasqual Stability Categories

A B C D E F

Very

Unstable

Unstable Moderately

Unstable

Neutral Moderately

Stable

Stable

Neutral conditions correspond to a vertical temperature gradient of about 1o C per 100 m.

Table (12) Relationship between Wind Speed and Stability

Wind speed

Day-time Solar Radiation

Night-time Cloud Cover

(m/s)

Strong

Medium

Slight

Thin

<3/8

Medium

>3/8

Overcast

>4/5

<2 A A-B B - - D

2-3 A-B B C E F D

3-5 B B-C C D E D

5-6 C C-D D D D D

>6 C D D D D D

Table (13) Sets of Weather Conditions Initially Selected for this Study

Set for Wind Speed and Stability

Wind speed Stability

3.5 m/sec. D

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West Qantara Pressure Reduction Station Description

Background West Qantara Pressure Reduction Station owned by Sinai Gas Company. It is located about 2.5 km North direction from West Qantara City - Ismailia Governorate. The PRS will provide natural gas to public housing. The PRS natural gas feeding will be from the National Gas Pipeline owned by GASCO with pressure from 45 to 70 bar, then reduce the gas pressure to 7 bar and adding odorant, then connected to the West Qantara City internal distribution network to public housing.

West Qantara PRMS Location Coordinates (Sinai Gas Company) Point Latitude Longitude

1 30o 52’ 11.3’’ N 32o 18’ 25.91’’ E

2 30o 52’ 09.55 N 32o 18’ 26.3’’ E

3 30o 52’ 8.9’’ N 32o 18’ 24.63’’ E

4 30o 52’ 10.6’’ N 32o 18’ 24.14’’ E

PRMS Description (Sinai Gas Company Data)

The PRMS will be surrounded by 3 m height fence and will mainly consists of the followings: (Ref. Figures 9, 10, 11 and 12)

- Inlet module: which contains 4” # 600 manual isolation valve.

- Filter module: two identical streams each contain inlet and outlet isolation valves.

- Heating system module: two identical.

- Metering module: two identical.

- Regulating module: two identical regulating lines.

- Outlet module: it contains manual outlet isolation valve.

- Odorant module: 50 lit. capacity container.

- Off-take will be an underground room including the isolation valves with GASCO underground pipeline 16”.

- Security Building (one floor).

- Administration Building (one floor).

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Figure (9) West Qantara Pressure Reduction Station Plotted on Google Earth Photo

1 4

50

50

West Qantara City / Ismailia Governorate

Port Said Governorate

3 5

6 7

8

9 GASCO Buried

Pipeline

10 Low Tension

Electric Transmission Line

1- PRS Facilities 2- Admin. Offices 3- Off-take Point 4- Security Office 5- NE PRS Fence 6- NW PRS Fence 7- SW PRS Fence 8- SE PRS Fence

2

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Figure (10) West Qantara Pressure Reduction Station Plotted on Google Earth Photo and Surroundings

1- PRS Facilities 2- Offtake Point A- Elec. Low Tension Line B- Port Said – Ismailia Road C- Residential Building D- Semi paved Agricultural Road E- Residential Buildings F- Abandoned buildings

1 2

A

B

C

D

E

Distances Description (1) To (2) = 52 m (1) To (A) = 82 m (1) To (B) = 92 m (1) To (C) = 88 m (1) To (D) = 115 m (1) To (E) = 140 m (1) To (F) = 95 m

F

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Figure (11) West Qantara Pressure Reduction Station Piping and Instrumentation Diagram “P&ID”

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Figure (12) West Qantara Pressure Reduction Station General Layout

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Design Data (Sinai Gas Company Data)

- Gas inlet: Max. 70 barg / Oper. 45 barg / Min. 25 barg

- Gas outlet: 4 - 7 barg

- Operating temp: 15 – 25o C

- Specific gravity: 0.625 (air = 1 k/m3)

- Design flow rate: 5000 scm/hr.

Gas Odorant Specs The odorant is supplied with a Hazard Data Sheet. This is identified as Spotleak 1009. This is based on Aliphatic Mercaptn mixtures in clear liquid form that is extremely flammable, with the following characteristics:

- Boiling Range 60-70o C

- Flash Point -17.8o C

- Freezing Point -45.5o C

- Density (H2O = 1) 0.812 @ 15.5o C

- Vapor Density 3.0 (air = 1)

- Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) 6.6 @ 37.8o C

Health Hazards Spotleak is not carcinogenic, but the major health hazards as a result of exposure to Spotleak include the following: Inhalation

Short-term exposure: Irritation and central nervous system effects

Long-term exposure: Irritation Skin Contact

Short-term: Irritation

Long-term: Dermatitis Eye Contact

Short-term: Irritation and tearing

Long-term: Irritation Ingestion

Short-term: nausea, vomiting, central nervous system effects

Long-term: no effects are known

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Hygiene Standards and Limits Occupational Exposure Limit for Spotleak to all components is 45 ppm, and the long-term “MEL” should be below 12 ppm (8 hrs. “TWA”).

Fire and Explosion Hazards Spotleak is a severe fire hazard. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive. Vapor is 3 times heavier than air. Vapor may ignite at distant ignition sources and flash back. Thermal decomposition products include oxides of sulphur and hydrogen sulphide.

Fire Fighting and Protection Systems and Facilities As per agreement with EGAS and Civil Defense, the PRS will provided by the following fire protection facilities:

Smoke detector in all admin rooms.

Heat detectors in buffet rooms.

Smoke detectors in control rooms according to the area.

Different sizes of fire extinguishers will be distributed at PRS site.

Emergency Response Plan “ERP” There is an Emergency Response Plan “ERP” for West Qantara Area, including the following items: ERP objectives, Emergency levels, Notification Chart, Main Emergency Room Members Contacts, Sinai Gas Branches Contacts, Calling of External Aids / Authorities at West Qantara Area, Roles & Responsibilities, Area Security Manager Responsibilities; Firefighting Team Responsibilities; Rescue & Evacuation Responsibilities; Document Control Team Responsibilities; First Aid Team Responsibilities; Power Shutdown Team Responsibilities; Communications Team Responsibilities;

Emergency Procedures in case of Potential Risks.

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Analytical Results of Consequence Modeling 1.0- Pressure Reduction Station Offtake Point (4 inch)

1/1- Consequence Modeling for 1 inch (Pin Hole) Gas Release (Vertical) The following table no. (14) Show that:

Table (14) Dispersion Modeling – 1” / 4” Vertical Gas Release

Gas Release

Wind Category Flammability Limits Distance (m) Height (m)

3.5 D

UFL 0.16 2.22

LFL 0.94 6.16

50 % LFL 2.18 8.76

Jet Fire

Wind Category

Flame Length

(m)

Heat Radiation

(kW/m2)

Distance Downwind

(m)

Distance Crosswind

(m)

Lethality Level

(%)

3.5 D 11.76

1.6 17.04 17.25 0

4 8.14 7.99 0

9.5 Not Reached Not Reached 0


25 Not Reached Not Reached 0


Explosion Overpressure

Wind Category

Pressure Value (bar)

Over Pressure Radius (m) Overpressure Waves

Effect / Damage Early Late

3.5 D

0.020 95.17 Not

Determined 0.021 bar

Probability of serious damage beyond this point = 0.05 - 10 % glass broken

0.137 24.64 Not


Some severe injuries, death unlikely

0.206 19.07 Not


Steel frame buildings distorted / pulled from foundation

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- The previous figure show that if there is a gas release from 1” hole size

at Vertical position for about 60 sec. without ignition, the flammable vapors will reach a distance more than 1.8 m downwind and about 7 m height from the release source (4 meters underground).

- The UFL will reach a distance of about 0.16 m downwind with a height of 2.22 m. The cloud large width will be 0.27 m downwind at a height of 1.2 m from the source.

- The LFL will reach a distance of about 0.94 m downwind with a height of 6.16 m. The cloud large width will be 1.06 m downwind at a height of 4 m from the source.

- The 50 % LFL will reach a distance of about 1.88 m downwind with a height 7 m. The large width will be 2.2 m downwind at a height of 6.3 m from the source.



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at Vertical position “underground source” and ignited, the expected flame length is about 11.76 meters upwards.

- The 9.5, 12.5, 25 and 37.5 kW/m2 heat radiation contours will not reached.

- The 4 kW/m2 heat radiation contours extend about 8.14 meters downwind and 7.99 meters crosswind.

- The 1.6 kW/m2 heat radiation contours extend about 17.04 meters downwind and 17.25 meters crosswind.

The modeling show that the heat radiation values (9.5, 12.5, 25 and 37.5 kW/m2) effects will not be reached.

The heat radiation values (1.6, 4 kW/m2) effect will not reach any of the surroundings.


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at Vertical position and early ignited, this will give an explosion with different values of overpressure waves.

- The 0.020 bar overpressure waves will extend about 95.17 meters radius.




The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited and will not reach neither PRS facilities nor Ismailia/Port Said road.


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1/2- Consequence Modeling for 2 inch (Half Rup.) Gas Release (Vertical) The following table no. (15) Show that:

Table (15) Dispersion Modeling – 2” / 4” Vertical Gas Release

Gas Release


3.5 D

UFL 0.38 5.1

LFL 2.36 13.73

50 % LFL 5.25 19.31

Jet Fire

Wind Category

Flame Length

(m)

Heat Radiation

(kW/m2)

Distance Downwind

(m)

Distance Crosswind

(m)

Lethality Level

(%)

3.5 D 25

1.6 35.65 35.68 0

4 16.81 16.54 0



25 Not Reached Not Reached 0

37.5 Not Reached Not Reached 0.12


Wind Category

Pressure Value

(bar)

Over Pressure Radius

(m) Overpressure Waves


3.5 D

0.020 95.17 Not



0.137 24.64 Not



0.206 19.07 Not



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at Vertical position for about 60 sec. without ignition, the flammable vapors will reach a distance more than 4.4 m downwind and over 15.4 m height.

- The UFL will reach a distance of about 0.38 m downwind with a height of 5.1 m. The cloud large width will be 0.66 m (downwind) at 3 m height.

- The LFL will reach a distance of about 2.36 m downwind with a height of 13.73 m. The cloud large width will be 2.6 m (downwind) at 10 m height.

- The 50 % LFL will reach a distance of about 5.25 m downwind with a height of 19.31 m. The large width will be 5.1 m (downwind) at 13.6 m height.



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at vertical position and ignited, the expected flame length is about 25 meters upwards.

- The 9.5, 12.5, 25 and 37.5 kW/m2 heat radiation contours will not reached.



The modeling show that the heat radiation values (9.5, 12.5, 25 and 37.5 kW/m2) effects will not reached.

The heat radiation value (4 kW/m2) effect will not reach any of the surroundings, while 1.6 kW/m2 may reach the low-tension power cables.


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at Vertical position and early ignited, this will give an explosion with different values of overpressure waves.





The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited and will not reach neither PRS facilities nor Ismailia/Port Said road.


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1/3- Consequence Modeling for 4 inch (Full Rupture) Gas Release The following table no. (16) Show that:

Table (16) Dispersion Modeling – 4” Gas Release Gas Release


3.5 D UFL 0.9 11.34 LFL 5.65 27.63

50 % LFL 9.84 35.62

Jet Fire

Wind Category

Flame Length

(m)

Heat Radiation (kW/m2)

Distance Downwind

(m)

Distance Crosswind

(m)

Lethality Level (%)

3.5 D 61.96

1.6 65.44 79.47 0 4 44.44 50.06 0

9.5 31.52 30.49 0 12.5 27.71 25.21 0 25 22.48 13.93 0

37.5 17.53 9.03 0


Wind Category




3.5 D

0.020 95.17 Not



0.137 24.64 Not



0.206 19.07 Not



Fireball Wind

Category Heat Radiation

(kW/m2) Distance

(m)Heat Radiation (kW/m2) Effects

on People & Structures

3.5 D

1.6 58.67 12.520 % Chance of fatality for 60 sec exposure

25 100 % Chance of fatality for continuous exposure 50 % Chance of fatality for 30 sec exposure

37.5 Sufficient of cause process equipment damage

4 35.44

9.5 19.37

12.5 14.73

25 Not Reached

37.5 Not Reached

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- The previous figure show that if there is a gas release from 4” pipeline

full rupture without ignition, the flammable vapors will reach a distance more than 5.5 m downwind and over 21.2 m height within 60 s.

- The UFL will reach a distance of about 0.9 m downwind with a height of 11.34 m. The cloud large width will be 1.5 m downwind at 7.6 m height.

- The LFL will reach a distance of about 5.6 m downwind with a height of 27.63 m. The cloud large width will be 5.8 m downwind at 19.6 m height.

- The 50 % LFL will reach a distance of about 9.84 m downwind with a height of 35.62 m. The large width will be 8.3 m downwind at 19.6 m height.


Figure (19) Gas Cloud Side View (UFL/LFL) (4” Offtake Point Full Rupture)

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full rupture and ignited, the expected flame length is about 61.96 meters upwards.






Figure (20) Heat Radiation Contours from Jet Fire (4” Offtake Point Full Rupture)

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- The previous figure show that if there is gas release from 4” pipeline

full rupture and early ignited, this will give an explosion with different values of overpressure waves.





The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited and will not reach neither PRS facilities nor Ismailia/Port Said road or Low-tension cables.

Figure (21) Early Explosion Overpressure Waves (4” Offtake Point Full Rupture)

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full rupture and ignited forming fireball this will gives a heat radiation with different values and contours and will extended in four dimensions.

- The 9.5 kW/m2 heat radiation contours extend about 19.37 meters radius.


- The 25 & 37.5 kW/m2 heat radiation contours will not reached.

The modeling show that the heat radiation value:

9.5 & 12.5 kW/m2 will be limited and will not reach PRS fences. 4 kW/m2 will reach SE fence with about 4 meters but will not reach low-tension cables. 1.6 kW/m2 will extend to reach PRS facilities.

Figure (22) Heat Radiation Contours from Fireball (4” Offtake Point Full Rupture)

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2.0- Pressure Reduction Station Inlet Pipeline (4 inch)

2/1- Consequence Modeling for 1 inch (Pin Hole) Gas Release (Horizontal) The following table no. (17) Show that: Table (17) Dispersion Modeling – 1” / 4” Horizontal Gas Release

Gas Release


3.5 D

UFL 2.72 0.8

LFL 11.08 0.82

50 % LFL 27.94 0 – 1

Jet Fire

Wind Category

Flame Length

(m)

Heat Radiation

(kW/m2)

Distance Downwind

(m)

Distance Crosswind

(m)

Lethality Level

(%)

3.5 D 16.16

1.6 12.43 17.37 0

4 9.74 10.79 0

9.5 7.79 6.14 0.05

12.5 7.16 4.83 20% /60 sec.

0.87

25 5.79 1.97 49.54

37.5 Not Reached Not Reached 91.5


Wind Category




3.5 D

0.020 95.17 41.31 0.021 bar


0.137 24.64 25.52 0.137 bar


0.206 19.07 24.27 0.206 bar


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at horizontal position for about 60 sec. without ignition, the flammable vapors will reach a distance more than 12.8 m downwind and over 1.96 m height.

- The UFL will reach a distance of about 2.70 m downwind with a height of 0.8 m. The cloud large width will be 0.64 m crosswind at a distance of 1.50 m from the source and 0.66 m height.

- The LFL will reach a distance of about 11.08 m downwind with a height of 0.82 m. The cloud large width will be 1.08 m crosswind at a distance of 6.6 m from the source and 0.26 m height.

- The 50 % LFL will reach a distance of about 27.94 m downwind with a height from 0 to 1 m. The large width will be 1.96 m crosswind at a distance of 12.80 m from the source.



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at horizontal position and ignited, the expected flame length is about 16.16 meters downwind.




- The 37.5 kW/m2 heat radiation contours is not reached.

The modeling show that the heat radiation value (4, 9.5, 12.5 and 25 kW/m2) effects will be limited inside the PRS boundary.

The heat radiation value (1.6 kW/m2) effects may extend beyond both NE & SE sides (fences).

Figure (24) Heat Radiation Contours from Jet Fire (1” hole in 4” Inlet Pipeline/Horizontal)

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at horizontal position and early ignited, this will give an explosion with different values of overpressure waves.




The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will extend outside the PRS fence with a distances of about 60 m NW, 55 SW and 70 m SE reaching few meters of Port Said / Ismailia road.

The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside from NW, SW and SE, but extended from 1 to 6.6 meters out from NE side. In addition, 0.137 bar may reach main building with about 0.25 m.


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- The previous figure show that if there is a gas release from 1” hole size at horizontal position and late ignited, this will give an explosion with different values of overpressure waves.

- The 0.020 bar overpressure waves will extend about 41.31 meters radius and will not reach the admin and security buildings.



The modeling show that the 0.020 bar will reach a distance of 28 m SW covering the security office.

The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside the PRS boundary from NE, NW and SW, with extending of about 1 m for 0.137 bar and about 3 m for 0.206 bar from SE side.


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2/2- Consequence Modeling for 2 inch (Half Rup.) Gas Release (Horizontal) The following table no. (18) Show that: Table (18) Dispersion Modeling – 2” / 4” Horizontal Gas Release

Gas Release


3.5 D

UFL 6.291 0.802

LFL 36.15 1.052

50 % LFL 80.57 2.786

Jet Fire

Wind Category

Flame Length

(m)

Heat Radiation

(kW/m2)

Distance Downwind

(m)

Distance Crosswind

(m)

Lethality Level

(%)

3.5 D 33.51

1.6 29.82 39.63 0

4 21.69 24.83 0

9.5 16.93 14.75 0

12.5 15.47 11.96 20% /60 sec.

25 12.67 5.91 0

37.5 9.76 3.20 0.12


Wind Category

Pressure Value

(bar)




3.5 D

0.020 95.17 100.9 0.021 bar


0.137 24.64 63.51 0.137 bar


0.206 19.07 62.72 0.206 bar


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at horizontal position for about 60 sec. without ignition, the flammable vapors will reach a distance more than 80 m downwind and over 4.3 m height.

- The UFL will reach a distance of about 6.291 m downwind with a height of 0.802 m. The cloud large width will be 0.60 m (crosswind) at a distance of 3.5 m from the source and 1.1 m height.

- The LFL will reach a distance of about 36.15 m downwind with a height of 1.052 m. The cloud large width will be 2.4 m (crosswind) at a distance of 20.6 m from the source and 0.00 m to 2.4 m height.

- The 50 % LFL will reach a distance of about 80.57 m downwind with a height of 2.786 m. The large width will be 4.30 m (crosswind) at a distance of 42 m from the source and 0 m to 3.30 m height.



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Figure (28) Heat Radiation Contours from Jet Fire (2” hole in 4” Inlet Pipeline/Horizontal)

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at horizontal position and early ignited, this will give an explosion with different values of overpressure waves.




The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will extend outside PRS fence with a distances of about 75 m NE, 65 m NW, 71 m SE and 60 m SW reaching the offtake and may reach the road.

The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside from NW and SW sides, but extended from 1 to 6.6 meters outside from NE side, while extended from SE by only 0.6 m.


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at horizontal position and late ignited, this will give an explosion with different values of overpressure waves.


- The 0.137 bar overpressure waves will extend about 63.51 meters radius and will not reaching the admin and security buildings, but it will be very close to the offtake room.

- The 0.206 bar overpressure waves will extend about 62.72 meters radius and will not reaching the administration and security buildings, but it will be very close to the offtake room.


The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be extended outside the downwind PRS SE side to a distance of about 39.5 & 38.7 m.


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2/3- Consequence Modeling for 4 inch (Full Rupture) Gas Release The following table no. (19) Show that:

Table (19) Dispersion Modeling – 4” Gas Release Gas Release


3.5 D UFL 16.86 0.82 LFL 81.39 2.28

50 % LFL 124.2 4.86

Jet Fire

Wind Category

Flame Length

(m)


Distance Downwind

(m)

Distance Crosswind

(m)

Lethality Level (%)

3.5 D 61.96

1.6 65.08 79.32 0 4 44.03 49.88 0

9.5 31.10 30.21 0 12.5 27.48 24.86 20 %/60 sec. 25 22.05 13.45 0

37.5 16.35 8.58 0


Wind Category




3.5 D

0.020 95.17 120.3 0.021 bar


0.137 24.64 87.96 0.137 bar


0.206 19.07 86.16 0.206 bar


Fireball Wind


(kW/m2) Distance



3.5 D




4 35.44

9.5 19.37

12.5 14.73

25 Not Reached

37.5 Not Reached

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full rupture without ignition, the flammable vapors will reach a distance more than 124 m downwind and over 5 m height.

- The UFL will reach a distance of about 16.86 m downwind with a height of 0.82 m. The cloud large width will be 0.9 m crosswind at a distance of 15.35 m from the source and from 0 to 1.50 m height.

- The LFL will reach a distance of about 81.39 m downwind with a height of 2.28 m. The cloud large width will be 4.3 m crosswind at a distance of 19.95 m from the source and from 0 to 4.3 m height.

- The 50 % LFL will reach a distance of about 124.2 m downwind with a height of 4.86 m. The large width will be 5.4 m crosswind at a distance of 19.95 m from the source and from 0 to 5.4 m height.


Figure (31) Gas Cloud Side View (UFL/LFL) (4” Inlet Pipeline Full Rupture)

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full rupture and ignited, the expected flame length is about 61.96 m. - The 9.5 kW/m2 heat radiation contours extend about 31.1 meters

downwind and 30.21 meters crosswind - extended SE fence with 49 m and NE fence with about 12 m.

- The 12.5 kW/m2 heat radiation contours extend about 27.48 meters downwind and 24.86 meters crosswind - extended SE fence with 43 m and NE fence with about 7 m.

- The 25 kW/m2 heat radiation contours extend about 22.05 meters downwind and 13.45 meters crosswind - extended SE fence with 25.3 m.

- The 37.5 kW/m2 heat radiation contours extend about 68.48 meters downwind and 24.36 meters crosswind - extend SE fence with 22 m.


Figure (32) Heat Radiation Contours from Jet Fire (4” Inlet Pipeline Full Rupture)

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full rupture and early ignited; this will give an explosion with different values of overpressure waves.




The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will extend outside PRS fence with a distances of about 75 m NE, 65 m NW, 71 m SE and 60 m SW reaching the offtake and may reach the road.

The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside from NW and SW sides, but extended from 1 to 6.6 meters outside from NE side, while extended from SE by only 0.6 m.

The value of 0.137 bar may reach the administration building by about 0.25 m.

Figure (33) Early Explosion Overpressure Waves (4” Inlet Pipeline Full Rupture)

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full rupture and late ignited; this will give an explosion with different values of overpressure waves.




The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will exceed the downwind PRS SE fence to a distance of 96 m reaching Port Said / Ismailia road and affecting all PRS facilities.

The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be extended outside the downwind PRS SE side to a distance of about 63.96 & 62.16 m.

Figure (34) Late Explosion Overpressure Waves (4” Inlet Pipeline Full Rupture)

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full rupture and ignited forming fireball this will gives a heat radiation with different values and contours and will extended in four dimensions.



- The 25 & 37.5 kW/m2 heat radiation contours not reached.

The modeling show that the heat radiation value:

9.5 kW/m2 will be limited inside PRS fence from NW, SW & SE but will extend only 1 m NE side. In addition, it will not reach neither security office nor administration building. 12.5 kW/m2 will be limited inside PRS fence and will not reach neither security office nor administration building. 25& 37.5 kW/m2 heat radiation contours not reached.

Figure (35) Heat Radiation Contours from Fireball (4” Inlet Pipeline Full Rupture)

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3.0- Pressure Reduction Station Outlet Pipeline (6 inch)

3/1- Consequence Modeling for 1 inch (Pin Hole) Gas Release (Horizontal) The following table no. (20) Show that: Table (20) Dispersion Modeling – 1” / 6” Horizontal Gas Release

Gas Release


3.5 D

UFL 1.48 1.00

LFL 5.56 1.005

50 % LFL 9.77 1.022

Jet Fire

Wind Category

Flame Length

(m)

Heat Radiation

(kW/m2)

Distance Downwind

(m)

Distance Crosswind

(m)

Lethality Level

(%)

3.5 D 9.38

1.6 6.87 9.01 0

4 5.29 5.37 0

9.5 3.81 2.71 0

12.5 3.39 1.93 20% /60 sec.

25 Not Reached ----------------- 0

37.5 Not Reached ----------------- 0


Wind Category

Pressure Value

(bar)




3.5 D

0.020 21.06 N/D 0.021 bar


0.137 5.45 N/D 0.137 bar


0.206 4.22 N/D 0.206 bar


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- The previous figure show that if there is a gas release from 1” hole size at horizontal position for about 60 sec. without ignition, the flammable vapors will reach a distance more than 9.5 m downwind and over 1.0 m height.

- The UFL will reach a distance of about 1.48 m downwind with a height of 1 m. The cloud large width will be 0.15 m crosswind at a distance of 0.8 m from the source and 1.07 m height.

- The LFL will reach a distance of about 5.56 m downwind with a height of 1.01 m. The cloud large width will be 0.56 m crosswind at a distance of 3.50 m from the source and 1.28 m height.

- The 50 % LFL will reach a distance of about 9.78 m downwind with a height of 1.02 m. The large width will be 0.98 m crosswind at a distance of 5.86 m from the source.



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Figure (37) Heat Radiation Contours from Jet Fire (1” hole in 6” Outlet Pipeline/Horizontal)

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- The previous figure show that if there is a gas release from 1” hole size at horizontal position and early ignited, this will give an explosion with different values of overpressure waves.




The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will extend outside the PRS boundary with a distance of about 3 m NE and about 1.5 m SE, but it will not reach the security office / administration building.

The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside PRS boundary.

Figure (38) Early Explosion Overpressure Waves (1” hole in 10” Outlet Pipeline/Horizontal)

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3/2- Consequence Modeling for 3 inch (Half Rup.) Gas Release (Horizontal) The following table no. (21) Show that: Table (21) Dispersion Modeling – 3” / 6” Horizontal Gas Release

Gas Release


3.5 D

UFL 4.38 1

LFL 16.24 1.03

50 % LFL 23.56 1.1

Jet Fire

Wind Category

Flame Length

(m)

Heat Radiation

(kW/m2)

Distance Downwind

(m)

Distance Crosswind

(m)

Lethality Level

(%)

3.5 D 41.36

1.6 38.1 49.53 0

4 27.02 31.04 0

9.5 20.63 18.55 0

12.5 18.67 15.10 20% /60 sec.

25 15.15 7.60 80.34

37.5 11.30 4.29 98.74


Wind Category

Pressure Value

(bar)




3.5 D

0.020 21.06 26.19 0.021 bar


0.137 5.45 14.19 0.137 bar


0.206 4.22 13.24 0.206 bar


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at horizontal position for about 60 sec. without ignition, the flammable vapors will reach a distance more than 23.5 m downwind and over 2 m height.

- The UFL will reach a distance of about 4.38 m downwind with a height of 1.001 m. The cloud large width is not clear.

- The LFL will reach a distance of about 16.24 m downwind with a height of 1.03 m. The cloud large width will be 1.68 m crosswind at a distance of 9 m from the source and from 0.16 to 1.84 m height.

- The 50 % LFL will reach a distance of about 23.56 m downwind with a height of 1.1 m. The large width will be 2.08 m crosswind at a distance of 9 m from the source and from 0 to 2.08 m height.



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Figure (40) Heat Radiation Contours from Jet Fire (3” hole in 6” Outlet Pipeline/Horizontal)

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- The previous figure show that if there is a leak from 3” hole size at

horizontal position and early ignited, this will give an explosion with different values of overpressure waves.





The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside the PRS boundary.

Figure (41) Early Explosion Overpressure Waves (3” hole in 6” Outlet Pipeline/Horizontal)

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at horizontal position and late ignited, this will give an explosion with different values of overpressure waves.





The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside the PRS boundary and not reaching the security office / administration building.

Figure (42) Late Explosion Overpressure Waves (3” hole in 6” Outlet Pipeline/Horizontal)

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3/3- Consequence Modeling for 6 inch (Full Rup.) Gas Release The following table no. (22) Show that:

Table (22) Dispersion Modeling – 6” Gas Release

Gas Release


3.5 D UFL 1.7 1 LFL 17.82 1.043

50 % LFL 25.11 1.11

Jet Fire

Wind Category

Flame Length

(m)


Distance Downwind

(m)

Distance Crosswind

(m)

Lethality Level (%)

3.5 D 68.93

1.6 73.15 88.07 0 4 49.05 55.43 0

9.5 34.07 33.63 0 12.5 30.14 27.73 20% /60 sec. 25 23.88 15.15 0

37.5 17.54 9.8 0


Wind Category




3.5 D

0.020 21.06 27.09 0.021 bar


0.137 5.45 14.42 0.137 bar


0.206 4.22 13.42 0.206 bar


Fireball Wind


(kW/m2) Distance



3.5 D




4 8.57

9.5 4.75

12.5 3.66

25 Not Reached

37.5 Not Reached

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full rupture without ignition, the flammable vapors will reach a distance more than 25 m downwind and over 2 m height.

- The UFL will reach a distance of about 1.7 m downwind with a height of 1 m. The cloud large width is not clear.

- The LFL will reach a distance of about 17.82 m downwind with a height of 1.04 m. The cloud large width will be 1.68 m crosswind at a distance of 9.55 m from the source and from 0.16 to 1.84 m height.

- The 50 % LFL will reach a distance of about 25.11 m downwind with a height of 1.11 m. The large width will be 2.07 m crosswind at a distance of 9.55 m from the source and from 0 to 2.07 m height.


Figure (43) Gas Cloud Side View (UFL/LFL) (6” Outlet Pipeline Full Rupture)

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- The previous figure show that if there is a gas release from 6” pipeline full rupture and ignited, the expected flame length is about 68.93 m downwind.






Figure (44) Heat Radiation Contours from Jet Fire (6” Outlet Pipeline Full Rupture)

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full rupture and early ignited, this will give an explosion with different values of overpressure waves.





The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside the PRS boundary.

Figure (45) Early Explosion Overpressure Waves (6” Outlet Pipeline Full Rupture)

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full rupture and late ignited, this will give an explosion with different values of overpressure waves.





The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside the PRS boundary and not reaching the security office / administration building.

Figure (46) Late Explosion Overpressure Waves (6” Outlet Pipeline Full Rupture)

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- The previous figure show that if there is a gas release from 6” pipeline full rupture and ignited forming fireball this will gives a heat radiation with different values and contours and will extended in four dimensions.




Figure (47) Heat Radiation Contours from Fireball (6” Outlet Pipeline Full Rupture)

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4.0- Pressure Reduction Station Odorant Tank (Spotleak)

The following table no. (23) Show 1” hole leak form odorant Modeling: Table (23) Dispersion Modeling for Odorant Tank

Gas Release


3.5 D

UFL 33.69 0

LFL 39.81 0

50 % LFL 49.01 0

Jet Fire

Wind Category

Flame Length

(m)

Heat Radiation

(kW/m2)

Distance Downwind

(m)

Distance Crosswind

(m)

Lethality Level

(%)

3.5 D 19.09

1.6 27.57 33.84 0

4 19.85 21.53 0

9.5 15.39 14.26 0

12.5 14.19 12.38 20% /60 sec.

25 11.82 8.18 38.81

37.5 10.35 5.98 86.43


Wind Category

Pressure Value

(bar)




3.5 D

0.020 N/D 94.13 0.021 bar


0.137 N/D 54.01 0.137 bar


0.206 N/D 50.84 0.206 bar


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Figure (48) Vapor Cloud (UFL/LFL) Side View Graph (Odorant leak)

Figure (49) Vapor Cloud (UFL/LFL) Footprint on Site Map (Odorant leak)

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- The previous figures show that if there is a leak from odorant container without ignition, the flammable vapors will reach a distance more than 49 m downwind and from 0 to 0.67 m height (the vapors heavier than air).

- The UFL (2.4E+04 ppm) will reach a distance of about 33.69 m downwind and the cloud large width will be 0.27 m crosswind at a distance of 28 m from the source.

- The LFL (1.4E+04 ppm) will reach a distance of about 39.81 m downwind and the cloud large width will be 0.49 m crosswind at a distance of 28 m from the source.

- The 50 % LFL (7000 ppm) will reach a distance of about 49.01 m downwind and the large width will be 0.67 m crosswind at a distance of 28 m from the source.

The modeling show that the gas cloud effects will extend outside the PRS boundary and will not reach both downwind security office and offtake room (SE side).

Consideration should be taken when dealing with liquid, vapors and smokes according to the MSDS for the material.

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Figure (50) Heat Radiation Contours - Jet Fire Graph (Odorant Leak)

Figure (51) Heat Radiation Contours - Jet Fire on Site (Odorant Leak)

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- The previous figures show that if there is a leak from the odorant tank and ignited, the expected flame length is about 19.09 meters downwind.






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Figure (53) Late Explosion Overpressure Waves on Site (Odorant Leak)

Figure (52) Late Explosion Overpressure Waves Graph (Odorant Leak)

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- The previous figure show that if there is a leak from the odorant tank and late ignited, this will give an explosion with different values of overpressure waves.


- The 0.137 bar overpressure waves will extend about 54 meters radius.


The modeling show that the value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will extend outside the PRS SE fence affecting the offtake room.

The value of 0.020 bar will extend outside the PRS boundaries and will affect PRS facilities, security office and administration building.

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Individual Risk Evaluation Risk Calculation

All identified hazards should be subject to an evaluation for risk potential. This means analyzing the hazard for its probability to actually progress to loss event, as well as likely consequences of this event.

There are four steps to calculate risk, which determined as follows:

1- Identify failure frequency (International Data Base)

2- Calculating the frequency against control measures at site by using Event Tree Analysis “ETA”.

3- Identify scenarios probability.

4- Calculated risk to people regarding to the vulnerability of life loses.

Basically, risk will be calculated as presented in the following equation:

Risk to people (Individual Risk – IR) =

Total Risk ( Frequency of fire/explosion) x Occupancy x Vulnerability

Where:

- Total risk Is the sum of contributions from all hazards exposed to (fire / explosion).

- Occupancy Is the proportion of time exposed to work hazards. (Expected that x man the most exposed person to fire/explosion hazards on site. He works 8 hours shift/day)

- Vulnerability Is the probability that exposure to the hazard will result in fatality.

As shown in table (3) – (Page: 34) the vulnerability of people to heat radiation starting from 12 kW/m2 will lead to fatality accident for 60 sec. Exposure. The modeling of the different scenarios show that the heat radiation of 12.5 kW/m2 that would be a result from release scenarios for

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all sizes of crack and according to the space size for the PRS, all of the sequence will be calculated for three values, and will be classified to small, medium and large release.

Calculating frequencies needs a very comprehensive calculations which needs a lot of data collecting related to failure of equipment’s and accident reporting with detailed investigation to know the failure frequency rates in order to calculate risks from scenarios.

In this study, it decided that to use an international data bank for major hazardous incident data.

The following table (24) show frequency for each failure can be raised in Pressure Reduction Station operations:

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Table (24) Failure Frequency for Each Scenario

Scenario Release Size

Gas Release from 1” / 4” Pipeline

Small

Gas Release from 1” / 6” Pipeline Failure Cause Failure Rate

Internal Corrosion 1.19E-05

External Corrosion 3.55E-06

Maintenance Error 2.28E-05

Corrosive Liquid or Gas 4.84E-04

Total 5.22E-04 Gas Release from 2” / 4” Pipeline

Medium

Gas Release from 3” / 6” Pipeline Failure Cause Failure Rate



Erosion 4.85E-04

Total 5.20E-04 Gas Release from 4” Pipeline Full Rupture

Large

Gas Release from 6” Pipeline Full Rupture Failure Cause Failure Rate



Weld Crack 4.34E-06

Earthquake 1.33E-07

Total 1.16E-05 Spotleak (Odorant Tank)

Medium

As a package Failure Rate

1.25E-05

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Event Tree Analysis

An event tree is a graphical way of showing the possible outcomes of a hazardous event, such as a failure of equipment or human error.

An ETA involves determining the responses of systems and operators to the hazardous event in order to determine all possible alternative outcomes.

The result of the ETA is a series of scenarios arising from different sets of failures or errors.

These scenarios describe the possible accident outcomes in terms of the sequence of events (successes or failures of safety functions) that follow the initial hazardous event.

Event trees shall be used to identify the various escalation paths that can occur in the process. After these escalation paths are identified, the specific combinations of failures that can lead to defined outcomes can then be determined.

This allows identification of additional barriers to reduce the likelihood of such escalation.

The results of an ETA are the event tree models and the safety system successes or failures that lead to each defined outcome.

Accident sequences represents in an event tree represent logical and combinations of events; thus, these sequences can be put into the form of a fault tree model for further qualitative analysis.

These results may be used to identify design and procedural weaknesses, and normally to provide recommendations for reducing the likelihood and/or consequences of the analyzed potential accidents.

Using ETA requires knowledge of potential initiating events (that is, equipment failures or system upsets that can potentially cause an accident), and knowledge of safety system functions or emergency procedures that potentially mitigate the effects of each initiating event.

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The equipment failures, system upsets and safety system functions shall be extracted from the likelihood data presented before.

In the case of hydrocarbon release, the event tree first branch is typically represents "Early Ignition". These events are represented in the risk analysis as jet fire events.

This is because sufficient time is unlikely to elapse before ignition for a gas/air mixture to accumulate and cause either a flash fire or a gas hazard.

Subsequent branches for these events represent gas detection, fire detection, inventory isolation (or ESD) or deluge activation.

Delayed ignitions are typically represented by the fifth branch event. This is because, in the time taken for an ignition to occur, sufficient time is more likely to elapse for gas detection and inventory isolation.

The scenario development shall be performed for the following cases:

- Without any control measures

- With control measures

The Event Tree Analysis outcomes can be classified into three main categories as follows:

“Limited Consequence” Indicates that the release has been detected and the inventory source has been isolated automatically.

“Controlled Consequence” Indicates that the release has been detected but the source has not been isolated automatically. [Needs human intervention].

“Escalated Consequence” Indicates that the release has not been detected and consequently the source has not been isolated.

The event trees analysis for each scenario are presented in the below pages:

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Table (25) PRS Offtake 4” and Inlet 4” Pipeline Scenarios (Pin Hole Crack – 1” Release) – Event Tree Analysis

Release of Flammable Materials (1)

Immediate Ignition (2)

Fire Detection (3)

ESD System (3)

Fire Protec. (3)

Delayed Ignition (2)

Outcomes Frequency

5.22E-04 0.2 0.6 0.978 0.97 0.06 Yes 0.97

Controled Jet fire ------------- Yes 0.6

No 0.03 Not controled jet fire

3.13E-06 Yes 0.2

No 0.4 Escaleted jet fire 4.18E-05

5.22E-04 Yes 0.978 Limited release -------------

No 0.022 Large release 9.18E-06

No 0.8

Yes 0.06Escaleted jet fire 2.51E-05

No 0.94

Escaleted release 3.93E-04 (1) Refere to QRA Study Page 105.

(2) Ref. Handbook Failure Frequencies 2009. TOTAL 7.0E-05

(3) Ref. OGP – Report No. 434 – A1 / 2010.

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Table (26) PRS Offtake 4” and Inlet 4” Pipeline Scenarios (Half Dia. Release) – Event Tree Analysis



Fire Detection (3)

ESD System (3)

Fire Protec. (3)


Outcomes Frequency

5.22E-04 0.2 0.6 0.978 0.97 0.06 Yes 0.97

Controlled jet fire ------------- Yes 0.6

No 0.03 Large jet fire 3.12E-06

Yes 0.2




No 0.8


No 0.94




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Table (27) PRS Offtake 4” and Inlet 4” Pipeline Scenarios (Full Rupture Release) – Event Tree Analysis



Fire Detection (3)

ESD System (3)

Fire Protec. (3)


Outcomes Frequency

1.16E-05 0.5 0.6 0.978 0.97 0.2 Yes 0.97



Yes 0.5




No 0.5

Yes 0.2 Escaleted jet fire 1.16E-06

No 0.8




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Table (28) PRS Outlet 6” Pipeline Scenarios (Pin Hole Crack – 1” Release) – Event Tree Analysis



Fire Detection (3)

ESD System (3)

Fire Protec. (3)


Outcomes Frequency

5.22E-04 0.2 0.6 0.978 0.97 0.06 Yes 0.97

Controled Jet fire ------------- Yes 0.6

No 0.03 Not controled jet fire

3.13E-06 Yes 0.2




No 0.8


No 0.94




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Table (29) PRS Outlet 6” Pipeline Scenarios (Half Dia. Release) – Event Tree Analysis



Fire Detection (3)

ESD System (3)

Fire Protec. (3)


Outcomes Frequency

5.22E-04 0.5 0.6 0.978 0.97 0.2 Yes 0.97



Yes 0.5




No 0.5


No 0.8




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Table (30) PRS Outlet 6” Pipeline Scenarios (Full Rupture Release) – Event Tree Analysis



Fire Detection (3)

ESD System (3)

Fire Protec. (3)


Outcomes Frequency

1.16E-05 0.5 0.6 0.978 0.97 0.2 Yes 0.97



Yes 0.5




No 0.5


No 0.8




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Table (31) Odorant Tank Release – Event Tree Analysis



Fire Detection (3)

ESD System (3)

Fire Protec. (3)


Outcomes Frequency

1.25E-05 0.2 0.6 0.978 0.97 0.06 Yes 0.97

Controlled fire ------------- Yes 0.6

No 0.03 Large fire 7.5E-08

Yes 0.2

No 0.4 Escaleted fire 1.0E-06

1.25E-05 Yes 0.978 Limited leak -------------

No 0.022 Large leak 2.2E-07

No 0.8

Yes 0.06Escaleted fire 6.0E-07

No 0.94

Escaleted leak 9.4E-06 (1) Refere to QRA Study Page 105.



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The following table (32) show the total frequency for each scenario from ETA - Tables (25 to 31):

Table (32) Total Frequencies for Each Scenario

Source of Release Total Frequency (ETA)

Gas Release from 1” / 4” Pipeline (Offtake)

7.0E-05 Gas Release from 1” / 4” Pipeline (Inlet)

Gas Release from 1” / 6” Pipeline (Outlet)

Gas Release from 2” / 4” Pipeline (Offtake) 2.94E-04

Gas Release from 2” / 4” Pipeline (Inlet)

Gas Release from 3” / 6” Pipeline (Outlet) 1.64E-04

Gas Release from 4” Pipeline Full Rupture (Offtake)

3.65E-06 Gas Release from 4” Pipeline Full Rupture (Inlet)

Gas Release from 6” Pipeline Full Rupture (Outlet)

Odorant Tank 1” Leak 2.40E-05

The modeling show that the most effective scenarios on PRS employees and public is the heat radiations from jet fire in case of half and full rupture of 4” pipeline (Offtake/Inlet) & 6” pipeline (Outlet) which effects employees and the public, so the risk calculation will depend on total risk from these scenarios. As per equation at page (103):

Risk to people (Individual Risk – IR) = Total Risk ( Frequency of fire/explosion) x Occupancy x Vulnerability

Where: - Total risk - is the sum of contributions from all hazards exposed to

(fire / explosion). (Scenarios from Table-32)

- Occupancy - is the proportion of time exposed to work hazards.

(Expected that x man the most exposed person to fire/explosion hazards on site. He works 8 hours shift/day). (As per Sinai Gas data, PRS Occupancy is 3 persons 24 hour until)

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- Vulnerability - is the probability that exposure to the hazard will result in fatality.

(Reference: Report No. /DNV Reg. No.: 2013-4091/1/17 TLT 29-6 – Rev. 1) The following table (33) show the Individual Risk (IR) calculation for the workers and the public:

Table (33) Individual Risk (IR) Calculation

Source of Event

Frequency

1


& Overpressure

(bar)

Vulnerability (Indoor)

2

Time Exposed

3

IR =

1 x 2 x 3


7.0E-05

Jet Fire 12.5

Explosion 0.137

Not Reached N/R -----------


2.94E-04

Jet Fire 12.5

Explosion 0.137


Gas Release from 4” Pipeline Full Rupt. (Offtake)

3.65E-06

Jet Fire 12.5

Explosion 0.137



7.0E-05

Jet Fire 12.5

Explosion 0.137



2.94E-04

Jet Fire 12.5

Explosion 0.137


Gas Release from 4” Pipeline Full Rupt. (Inlet)

3.65E-06

Jet Fire 12.5

Explosion 0.137

0.1

0.3

3.0 3 Person

1.0 1 Person

1.1E-06

1.1E-06

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Source of Event

Frequency

1


& Overpressure

(bar)


2

Time Exposed

3

IR =

1 x 2 x 3


7.0E-05

Jet Fire 12.5

Explosion 0.137



1.64E-04

Jet Fire 12.5

Explosion 0.137


Gas Release from 6” Pipeline Full Rupt. (Outlet)

3.65E-06

Jet Fire 12.5

Explosion 0.137

0.1

Not Reached

3.0 3 Person

N/R

1.1E-06

-----------

Odorant Tank 1” Leak

2.40E-05

Jet Fire 12.5

Explosion 0.137


TOTAL Risk for Workers 3.3E-06


7.0E-05

Jet Fire 12.5

Explosion 0.137



2.94E-04

Jet Fire 12.5

Explosion 0.137


Gas Release from 4” Pipeline Full Rupt. (Offtake)

3.65E-06

Jet Fire 12.5

Explosion 0.137

0.7 (Outdoor)

0.1 (Outdoor)

1.4

3.58E-06

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Source of Event

Frequency

1


& Overpressure

(bar)


2

Time Exposed

3

IR =

1 x 2 x 3


7.0E-05

Jet Fire 12.5

Explosion 0.137



2.94E-04

Jet Fire 12.5

Explosion 0.137


Gas Release from 4” Pipeline Full Rupt. (Inlet)

3.65E-06

Jet Fire 12.5

Explosion 0.137



7.0E-05

Jet Fire 12.5

Explosion 0.137



1.64E-04

Jet Fire 12.5

Explosion 0.137


Gas Release from 4” Pipeline Full Rupt. (Outlet)

3.65E-06

Jet Fire 12.5

Explosion 0.137


Odorant Tank 1” Leak

2.40E-05

Jet Fire 12.5

Explosion 0.137


TOTAL Risk for Public 3.58E-06

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Figure (54) Evaluation of Individual Risk

The level of Individual Risk to the most exposed workers at West Qantara PRS, based on the risk tolerability criterion used, is ACCEPTABLE, while the level of Individual Risk to the exposed Public at West Qantara PRS area, based on the risk tolerability criterion used, is ALARP.



Workers

1 in 1000 per year







Public

Risk must be demonstrated to have been reduced to a level, which is

practicable with a view to cost/benefit

ACCEPTABLE REGION

ACCEPTABLE REGION


INDIVIDUAL RISK TO THE PUBLICAll those not directly involved with

company activities

INDIVIDUAL RISK TO WORKERSIncluding contractor employees

UNACCEPTABLE REGION

ALARP Benchmark existing installations

1 in 5,000 per year

ALARP Benchmark new installations


1.0E-03/year

1.0E-05/year

1.0E-04/year

1.0E-06/year

3.3E-06/yr.

3.58E-06/yr.

Workers

Public

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Conclusion As per results from modeling the consequences of each scenario, the following table summarize the study, and as follows:

Event Scenario Effects Pin hole (1”) vertical gas release (4” Offtake PL)




12.5 kW/m2

The modeling show that the heat radiation values (9.5, 12.5, 25 and 37.5 kW/m2) effects will not be reached. The heat radiation values (1.6, 4 kW/m2) effect will not reach any of the surroundings.


The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will extend outside the offtake fence reaching all PRS facilities as well as will reach Ismailia/Port Said road (Two sides). The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited and will not reach neither PRS facilities nor Ismailia/Port Said road.

Half Rupture (2”) vertical gas release (4” Offtake PL)




12.5 kW/m2

The modeling show that the heat radiation values (9.5, 12.5, 25 and 37.5 kW/m2) effects will not reached. The heat radiation value (4 kW/m2) effect will not reach any of the surroundings, while 1.6 kW/m2 may reach the low-tension power cables.



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Event Scenario Effects The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited and will not reach neither PRS facilities nor Ismailia/Port Said road.

Full Rupture (4”) gas release (4” Offtake PL)




12.5 kW/m2



The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will extend outside the offtake fence reaching all PRS facilities as well as will reach Ismailia/Port Said road (Two sides). The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited and will not reach neither PRS facilities nor Ismailia/Port Said road or Low-tension cables.


12.5 kW/m2

The modeling show that the heat radiation value of: 9.5 & 12.5 kW/m2 will be limited and will not reach PRS fences. 4 kW/m2 will reach SE fence with about 4 meters but will not reach low-tension cables. 1.6 kW/m2 will extend to reach PRS facilities.

Pin hole (1”) horizontal gas release (4” Intlet PL)




12.5 kW/m2

The modeling show that the heat radiation value (4, 9.5, 12.5 and 25 kW/m2) effects will be limited inside the PRS boundary. The heat radiation value (1.6 kW/m2) effects may extend beyond both NE & SE sides (fences).

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Event Scenario Effects Early

explosion 0.020 bar 0.137 bar 0.206 bar

The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will extend outside the PRS fence with a distances of about 60 m NW, 55 SW and 70 m SE reaching few meters of Port Said / Ismailia road. The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside from NW, SW and SE, but extended from 1 to 6.6 meters out from NE side. Also, 0.137 bar may reach main building with about 0.25 m.


The modeling show that the 0.020 bar will reach a distance of 28 m SW covering the security office. The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside the PRS boundary from NE, NW and SW, with extending of about 1 m for 0.137 bar and about 3 m for 0.206 bar from SE side.

Half Rupture (2”) horizontal gas release (4” Intlet PL)




12.5 kW/m2



The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will extend outside PRS fence with a distances of about 75 m NE, 65 m NW, 71 m SE and 60 m SW reaching the offtake and may reach the road. The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside from NW and SW sides, but extended from 1 to 6.6 meters outside from NE side, while extended from SE by only 0.6 m.



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Event Scenario Effects The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be extended outside the downwind PRS SE side to a distance of about 39.5 & 38.7 m.

Full Rupture (4”) gas release (4” Intlet PL)




12.5 kW/m2



The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will extend outside PRS fence with a distances of about 75 m NE, 65 m NW, 71 m SE and 60 m SW reaching the offtake and may reach the road. The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside from NW and SW sides, but extended from 1 to 6.6 meters outside from NE side, while extended from SE by only 0.6 m. The value of 0.137 bar may reach the administration building by about 0.25 m.


The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will exceed the downwind PRS SE fence to a distance of 96 m reaching Port Said / Ismailia road and affecting all PRS facilities. The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be extended outside the downwind PRS SE side to a distance of about 63.96 & 62.16 m.


12.5 kW/m2

The modeling show that the heat radiation value of: 9.5 kW/m2 will be limited inside PRS fence from NW, SW & SE but will extend only 1 m NE side. In addition, it will not reach neither security office nor administration building.

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Event Scenario Effects 12.5 kW/m2 will be limited inside PRS fence and will not reach neither security office nor administration building. 25& 37.5 kW/m2 heat radiation contours not reached.

Pin hole (1”) horizontal gas release (6” Outlet PL)




12.5 kW/m2



The modeling show that the value of 0.020 bar will extend outside the PRS boundary with a distance of about 3 m NE and about 1.5 m SE, but it will not reach the security office / administration building. The value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will be limited inside PRS boundary.

Half Rupture (3”) horizontal gas release (6” Outlet PL)




12.5 kW/m2




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Event Scenario Effects Late explosion

0.020 bar 0.137 bar 0.206 bar


Full Rupture (6”) gas release (6” Outlet PL)




12.5 kW/m2






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Event Scenario Effects Heat radiation /

Fireball 9.5 kW/m2

12.5 kW/m2


Odorant tank 1” leak Gas cloud

UFL LFL 50 % LFL

The modeling show that the gas cloud effects will extend outside the PRS boundary and will not reach both downwind security office and offtake room (SE side). Consideration should be taken when dealing with liquid, vapors and smokes according to the MSDS for the material.


12.5 kW/m2



The modeling show that the value of 0.137 bar and 0.206 bar will extend outside the PRS SE fence affecting the offtake room. The value of 0.020 bar will extend outside the PRS boundaries and will affect PRS facilities, security office and administration building.

The previous table show that there are some potential hazards with heat radiation resulting from jet fire, and explosion overpressure waves in case of gas release and early or late ignited.

These hazards will affect the office and security buildings; also, some scenarios will extend over the site boundary like heat radiation of 12.5 kW/m2 and explosion overpressure waves reaching the main road (Port Said / Ismailia Road) or other PRS sides.

Regarding to the risk calculations the risk to public which is in ALARP, and also the risk for the workers is in ACCEPTABLE region, but there are some points need to be considered to maintain the risk tolerability and this will be describe in the study recommendations.

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Recommendations As per results from modeling the consequences of each scenario and risk calculations, it is recommended to:

- Ensure that all facility specifications referred to the national and international codes and standards.

- Ensure that the inspection and maintenance plans and programs are according to the manufacturers guidelines to keep all facility parts in a good condition.

- Ensure that all operation is according to standard operating procedure for the PRS operations and training programs in-place for operators.

- Review the emergency response plan for PRS Area and prepare a plan for West Qantara PRS including all scenarios in this study and other needs including:

Fire fighting brigades, mutual aids, emergency communications and fire detection / protection systems.

Dealing with the external road in case of major fires.

First aid including dealing with the odorant according to the MSDS for it, with respect of means of water supply for emergency showers, eye washers and cleaning.

Emergency shutdown detailed procedure including shut-off points at the PRS and GASCO main line.

Safe exits in buildings according to the modeling in this study, and to the PRS from other side beside the designed exit in layout provided.

- Provide the site with SCBA “Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (at least two sets) and arrange training programs for operators.

- Ensure that the office and security buildings are designed according to the accepted standard technical specifications.

- Considering that all electrical equipment, facilities and connections are according to the hazardous area classification drawing for the PRS.

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- Ensure that the surface drainage system is suitable for contaminating any odorant spills and rainwater.

- Provide a suitable tool for wind direction (Windsock) to be installed at a suitable place to determine the wind direction.

- Cooperation should be done with the concerned parties before planning for housing projects around the PRS area.

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Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company “EGAS” Date: March. 2018

Document Title: Health, Safety and Environment Procedures Manual for Pressure Reduction Station Construction

HSE Procedures Manual Table of Contents (PRS)

A 1. Alcohols and Drugs 03/71

2. Auxiliary Workshops 04/71

B 3. Batteries Handling 06/71

C 4. Color Coding 07/71

D

5. Dealing with Gas Pipelines 09/71

6. Dealing with Chemicals 11/71

7. Driving 12/71

8. Dealing with the Odorant 14/71

E 9. Excavation 15/71

10. Electric Works 16/71

F

11. Forklift 17/71

12. Fire or Leakage in Oxy – Acetylene Cylinders 18/71

13. First Aid 19/71

H 14. Housekeeping 22/71

15. Hot Tapping Safety Precautions 23/71

L

16. Lockout/ Tagout Procedure 24/71

17. Lifting & Loading Works 26/71

18. Using of Fire Extinguishers 28/71

M 19. Manual Lifting 31/71

O 20. Odorant (Mercaptan) Empty Barrels Treatment Procedure 33/71

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P

21. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 34/71

22. Painting Works ( Paints – Solvents – Removals ) 45/71

23. Purging 46/71

S

24. Sand Blasting 47/71

25. Storing 48/71

26. Storing & Handling of Air & Compressed Gases Cylinders 49/71

27. Storing of Tires & Rubber Materials 50/71

28. Storing & Handling of Acids 51/71

29. Storing of Flammable Liquids 52/71

30. Storing & Handling of Pipes 53/71

31. Storing & Handling of Barrels 54/71

U

32. Using of Hand Tools 55/71

33. Using of Ladders 56/71

34. Using Gamma (γ) Ray in Welding Inspection 57/71

W

35. Working on Scaffolds 58/71

36. Working on Roads / Open Areas 60/71

37. Welding 61/71

38. Work Permit 63/71

39. Working in Confined Spaces 67/71

40. Workshops 68/71

41. Washing by Solvents 69/71

42. Waste Management 70/71

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Alcohols and Drugs

• It is forbidden for all employees / Contractors to have any type of alcohols or drugs while working.

• In addition, it is forbidden for all contractor, sub-contractor workers to have any type of alcohols or drugs while working.

• It is not allowed for any worker (EGAS, contractor, or sub-contractor) to enter the working site if he is found under the effect of alcohols or drugs.

• A periodic analysis is done for all drivers to be sure they are not under the effect of alcohols or drugs while driving.

• All personnel who do not obey the above statements will be punished according to local law of labor no. 12 for 2003.

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Auxiliary Workshops

• Isles should be clean & free from any obstacles or materials & the workshop should be free from any litters or unused tools or equipment.

• Litters & unwanted materials should be put in special containers and get rid of it as quick as possible according to its hazardous level.

• The specified workers should do using or repairing equipment or machines. • Switch off electricity after finishing work on machines. • Workers carrying, lifting loads, or heavy weights should pay attention and ask

for help in case of overloads & try to use any lifting device as much as possible.

• Do not clean or wash equipment or machines with benzene or any other quick flammable material, but if necessary use kerosene or solar and avoid clothes being wet by benzene or solar.

• It is forbidden to store quick flammable materials in opened containers or in any other places not specified for this purpose. Take all safety precautions.

Working on Lathes • Use protective glass & avoid wearing rings, gloves, any hands accessories,

large or tore clothes. • Check that all gears & belts are covered before starting work. • Fix the work piece properly before fixing the cutting tool. • Remove the wrench after fixing the work piece in the table. • Do not ever try to calibrate the cutting tool or to touch the work piece during

lathe rotation. • Do not leave any wrenches on the lathe during rotation. • Changing the chuck should be done manually. • Remove the chip by the correct brush & not by hands.

Mechanical Drill • Do not ever hold the work piece by hand under the drill but use a suitable vice

for drilling small work pieces & fix the work piece in the table for drilling huge work pieces.

• In case work piece gets out of the vice & rotates with the drill, do not try to stop it by hand but stop the machine immediately.

• Keep the chuck key & the wedge away from the drill before it starts to rotate. • Do not keep the tools, the oilcan, and the brush behind the drill. • Remove the chip by the brush & not by hand. • Do not wear gloves & take them off before the drill is starting up.

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Hand Tools • Always check the tools & keep it in a good condition changing the spoilt ones

& repairing others needed to be repaired. • Tools should be used in its specified purposes only. • Do not use short pieces to elongate wrenches; short pieces are only used with

large wrenches designed for this. • Screwed wrenches or wrenches with movable jaws should be completely &

perfectly holding pipes & nuts & keep the pulling direction always the direction of the movable jaw.

• If you have to leave handy tools in high places, do not leave them on the ground or on walking isles in order not to fell on anyone below.

• After work, clean the tools repair the spoilt ones & keep them in a safe place in a safe way.

Grinding Stones • R.P.M. should be written on the grinding stone. • Trained & specialized workers only can work on grinding stones. • Protective barrier should be fixed over the grinding stone. • All workers should use the P.P.E.

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Batteries Handling

• Wear your safety goggles.

• Wear your (gloves – apron – safety shoes) for protection against acids.

• Any sparks, flames, and smoking are forbidden.

• Children are forbidden to be near batteries.

• Emergencies 1- In case the acid is reached to the eyes, you must wash it with fresh

water several times and see the doctor. 2- In case the acid is reached to the skin, you must wash it with fresh

water gently. 3- In case of swallowing the acid, you must drink a lot of milk and water

and see the doctor. 4- In case of acid poisoning, go to hospital instantly.

Storage of Batteries

• Batteries must be kept standing vertical.

• Even there is a tightly closed cover but the static charges could be discharged if the battery is turned down.

• The overreaching of moisture is leading to quick discharge.

• The production date must be on the battery

• The storage of batteries must be organized to let which come first to be used first and vise versa.

• The stored batteries must be inspected 3 times in a year.

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Colour Coding

A- According to international organizations of OH&S for specifying the colors used for warnings to risks in which to avoid, also all employees must know about these colors and the purpose, which used for.

B- Color Applications

1- Red color : the main color for specifying :

a- Fire extinguishers and firefighting equipment.

b- “Danger” written in red and put in dangerous areas, also labeled on barrels containing flammable liquids having a flash point equal to or less than 80 ft.

c- “Stop” written in red on electrical buttons or switches used for stopping machines in emergencies.

* Red lights are used on barricades and in construction areas.

2- Orange color: it is the main color for identifying the dangerous parts of machines that can make harm such as cutting, electric shocks...etc.

3- Yellow color : it is the main color for warning of physical hazards like crashing, falling, ….etc., it can be used only or use the yellow color as a slides from yellow and black with 2" thickness or yellow and black squares with 3" for making attention .

4- Green color: It represents the positions of first aid places and personal protective equipment.

* If the first aid facilities is large you can use a green cross "+" on a white background.

5- Blue color: It is used for warning signs while starting an operation or using or moving any equipment under maintenance.

6- Violet color: the main color used for warning of radiation hazards.

a- Violet and yellow colors are used for signs, labels, and ground marks for warning of radiation hazards like X-rays, α-rays, β-rays, γ-rays, and neutron, proton, deuteron, and meson rays.

7- Black and white colors: black & white combination is used as a traffic signs and signals; also, it is used as signals in storage.

8- You can use boosters with approved colors instead of paintings.

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9- Classification of colors and signals :

1- The following symbols are used for color blinded persons : a- Danger marks: red square in proper size. b- Danger equipment: orange equal triangle in a proper size. c- First aid and safety equipment: green cross "+" on a white

background. 2- The physical hazards must be specified carefully and painted to warn

all employees from arised risks.

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Dealing with Gas Pipelines

At commissioning a gas pipeline there should be precautions taken for Safety & firefighting & to protect these lines from corrosion, miss-operation & wrongs from others. In addition, there should be an emergency plan to be applied in case of any emergency.

1- Pipeline Inspection

Periodic inspection on pipelines using leakage equipment at steady intervals according to written & fixed regulations & programs including work procedures & reports declaring any changes along the pipeline with a width of 6m along on each side. Reports should include: - Pipeline cathodic protection. - Excavation works & equipment used in it. - Construction & building works. - Ignition sources. - Destructive & explosive works using explosives. - Gas leakage indications. - Pipeline bare parts condition. - Erosion in water path bridges, ways & railways. - Condition of Pressure reduction stations & valves & their components.

Coordination with other authorities (Electricity – The other utilities – ways – Railway – Land owners) and anyone may do any works could affect pipeline safety and this could be achieved by sending annual letters reminding them of pipelines locations & regulations for them to follow if they intend to do any works in gas pipeline area.

Regulations Include

- Sending a memorandum from the authority intending to do the work (one-week at least prior starting work) to the owner of the gas pipeline.

- Presence of gas pipeline inspector during work. - Indicating work path correctly before starting work. - Entering isles should be available for pipeline repairing equipment. - Any excavation by any mechanical equipment should be at least 3 meters away

from pipeline path otherwise excavation should be manual for less than 3 meters away from pipeline.

- Never use explosives unless applying explosives expert regulations for gas pipeline safety.

- Do not use pile machines unless it is completely safe for the pipeline? - Limitation of welding & any ignition sources except after checking absence of

gas leakage.

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2- Gas Pipelines Maintenance

It is important to take all precautions for gas pipelines safety to avoid any damage or corrosion to pipeline & this by maintaining its components & testing its working efficiency periodically & this could be done by: - Proactive Maintenance of gas pipeline & its components. - Periodic Maintenance of gas pipeline & its components according to

specified procedure & to be done by specialized & qualified persons.

3- Gas Pipelines Maintenance Records - Periodic inspection regulations – periodic maintenance of all pipeline

components – proactive maintenance – emergency plan – Safety regulations – persons & authorities contacted on emergency cases – valves and vents locations & shortest ways to reach them.

- Periodic inspection reports - periodic & emergency maintenance reports – proactive maintenance reports – Repairing reports.

4- Emergency Plan

Should be written by the transmitting or distribution gas company showing the responsibility of every team or individual in case of any fracture or defect in the pipeline or in case of any leakage or emergency, the plan should also include the role of firefighting, police, civil defense & governmental authorities. The plan should also indicate how to act at the following: - Gas leakage from a pipeline-crossing river Nile or any water path indicating

the used equipment & the qualified laborers that can be used. - Gas leakage. - Gas pipeline fracture. - Pipeline fire or flame. - Training on the plan by applying periodic practical experiments &

modifying it to avoid any disadvantages in it. - Coordination between the company & the other companies working in the

same field owning equipment that could be helpful at emergency cases.

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Dealing with Chemicals

• Before dealing with any chemical, read its safety instructions to know its hazards & how to deal safely with it.

• Check the presence of a sticker on the package showing the components & how to deal safely with the chemical.

• Be sure that the package is perfectly closed.

• Determine the destination place before transporting the chemical packages.

• Supply tap water or washing water in place of handling.

• Use the P.P.E (rubber gloves – Helmet – glasses – Safety shoes - …….etc.) & avoid any flame source beside or near handling area.

• Use manual pumps in case of transporting flammable chemicals from one place to another, and in case of using electric pumps it should be explosion proof.

• During opening of the chemical packages, be careful not to be exposed to the vapors of the chemicals & close the packages perfectly if not using them.

• Filled packages should be separated from the empty ones.

• It is forbidden to use the empty chemical packages for any other purposes.

• Empty packages should be stored in the appropriate scrap area.

• Coordination should take place with society protection sector to get rid of the expired chemicals safely.

• When emptying a chemical package try not to leave any residuals inside as much as possible to eliminate the probability of the chemicals being spilled out of the empty packages.

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Driving • The car / vehicle must inspected daily and before starting engine as the

following: - Inspection of cooling liquids - Engine oil levels. - Brakes oil levels. - Power steering oil levels (if available). - Clutch oil levels (if available). - Inspect all lights. - Inspect all tires and spare tyre. - Inspect all car tools. - Hydraulic oil levels (if available). - Inspection of hydraulic oil leakage (if available). - Inspection of fire extinguisher condition.

• Driver has to keep paying attention to the road in front of him.

• Driver should be patient & decent with others.

• Try not to use the horn as much as possible.

• Lights for turning (Left & right) should be started by an enough time before turning specially if it is raining or if the streets are slippery which makes it harder for other vehicles to stop or to turn away to avoid your vehicle.

• Driver has to allow other vehicles to pass beside him & avoid obstructing them.

• Driver has to avoid following other vehicles as well as not to stop just before or after any curve or turn on the road.

• Start using the brakes with enough time & distance before the place you want to stop the vehicle at to make stopping smooth & gradual.

• Slow down the speed at any strange condition or circumstances on the road or on expecting any danger.

• Always keep on driving within the speed limits of the road you are driving on & never exceed it.

• On night driving, driver should always turn on the ordinary front lights & try not to use the high front lights as much as possible so as not to disturb other vehicles moving in his direction or at the opposite direction.

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• Driver should pay attention & drive slowly in case of driving unfamiliar

vehicles or vehicles in bad condition.

• Driver should be smart enough to expect actions & reactions from others before it occurs.

• Avoid using brakes at road crossings except in emergency cases.

• Avoid any gear transmissions in turns or crossings & do it before getting into the turns or crossings.

• Speed should be decreased to a safe limit before reaching any turns by enough time & this enables the driver to accelerate during turning & after the situation is clear in front of him, & vice versa.

• Driver has to use & depend on the vehicle’s interior mirror (his third eye).

• Concentration is very essential during driving & do not pay attention to anything but the road & never look at anything else such as an accident on the road while your vehicle is moving.

• Driver has to hold the steering wheel with both hands except when transmitting the gears or giving a turning flash, steering wheel should not be holded also from its center or just by the fingers.

• Driver should not rest his left leg on the clutch except during gear transmission only.

• Driver should always concentrate & do nothing but driving (such as to eat, drink, use the mobile phone, or to fix anything in front of him).

• Do not follow any person’s sign to go on or to cross the road but be sure yourself from the road being clear & safe before crossing or going on.

• Do not ignore any sign from anybody meaning “Stop” or “Danger” and it is preferable to stop & see what is the problem instead of keeping going on & being a part of an accident or a problem.

• Avoid driving fast on slippery roads or if it is raining.

• Pay much attention to fogs on foggy days.

• Never drive without driving license or vehicle’s license or with an invalid license of.

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Dealing with the Odorant

• Be careful during handling or transportation of odorant barrels to avoid falling of any barrel.

• During barrel transportation using vehicles, fix the barrels properly to avoid its shaking or falling.

• Cover the barrels to protect them from sunlight.

• Appropriate fire extinguishing equipment of the odorant should be available & existing.

• Adequate quantity of the sodium hypochlorite substance or any equivalent substance should be available for use in case of emergency.

• In case of any odorant spilling, spilled area should be surrounded by, sand & then apply the equalizer substance (Sodium hypochlorite or its equivalent).

Precautions during Storage

- Odorant barrels should be stored in a cool & well-ventilated place & away from sunlight.

- Try to empty the barrel from the odorant during filling as much as possible before the barrel is executed.

Remark

- It is completely forbidden to use empty barrels for any other purposes.

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Excavation

• Supplying & Wearing P.P.E for all workers.

• Supplying all necessary equipment for securing the site (lamps – warning marks – traffic cones – warning tapes …..etc)

• Co-ordination with traffic to secure working area

• Check the ground type (Sandy, muddy, rocky) before starting work.

• Use the appropriate equipment to the ground type.

• In case the depth of the excavation exceeds 6 feet, the following should be followed: - Put wooden supports at excavation sides or incline the excavation with an

angle not exceeding 30º. - Remove the excavation products continuously to the appropriate places. - Excavation products should be put at least 1m away from the trench. - Supervisors should not stand very close to the trench sides. - All the company vehicles & equipment should always be opposite to the

wind direction & in the exit direction. - Trench should be supported by wooden or steel supports to avoid excavation

collapse due to violations in case of being beside roads for heavy trucks or railways.

- Lighting lamps & warning marks especially at any road inclinations or deep turns should surround excavation.

- In case of any probable hazards to any building excavation should be stopped & forbidden.

- Wearing phosphoric jackets in case of night works. - During backfilling, be sure there are no individuals or equipment inside. - Be sure that the backfilling is clean sand free from stones or any sharp

edged solids. - Put marker tapes after backfilling & replace any damaged tape at the same

place. - Do not shift any cable inside except under supervision of the responsible

utility.

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Electric Works

• It is completely forbidden for the unspecialized workers to try to repair any connections, fuses, electrical devices or to touch wires or electrical devices & in case of any electrical hazards; Responsible persons should be informed immediately.

• Before working in any electrical devices or connections switch off electricity and make the necessary methods of warning to prevent any person from switching on electricity during work.

• Check the existence of earthing in the used electrical devices. • Handling parts of the electrical tools & equipment should be insulated

properly. • Electrical wires & cables should be stored away from high temperature

sources or places. • Steady maintenance should be done for tools & electrical wires taking all the

necessary precautions & testing these tools to ensure its safety. • Do not throw electrical wires or any objects over wires or electrical

equipment. • Keep electrical wires away from temperature, water or oils. • Do not use electrical tools in case of working in a medium of flammable gases

unless it is fireproof. • In case of any electrical injury, take the injured person away from electrical

circuits by switching off electricity from the nearest key, and if it is not possible to do, the injured person could be pulled away from electrical circuits by using any insulated tool like a rope or a piece of dry cloth & begin making artificial breathing to him immediately.

Important Warning in Case of Fire • Do not use water or the foamy substance in extinguishing equipment &

electrical devices fires as it may shock its user, but only use : • CO2 extinguisher - Dry chemical Powder extinguisher • Use the suitable P.P.E. as electrical insulated gloves, insulated rubber carpets

& electricity determining devices. • Check the insulation of the electric switches board unless there is a document

ensuring the insulation of the board. • Use electrical shock safety belt during working at high altitudes.

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Forklift

• Only trained and qualified personnel are allowed to operate the forklift, the supervisor specifies them.

• Inspect all alarms, siren before using the forklift; also, it must have a back alarm.

• Inspect brakes (foot brake – hand brake), mirrors and be sure there is no leakage of hydraulic oils.

• It is forbidden to lift any worker on forks to reach the upper shelves.

• In case of lifting worker by the forklift, the worker must be in a secured cage.

• If the materials lifted are affecting your vision, you must drive very slowly.

• Avoid sharp curves.

• Be sure the forklift is not overloaded.

• The distance between forks and ground must be not more than 20cm and not less than 10cm while lifting materials.

• Do not use forklift for persons transportation.

• You must take the doors height before passing through doors.

• Do not get your body outside the cabinet while driving.

• Do not leave the forklift with engine running and go somewhere else. If you had to go somewhere, and then stop the engine, put forks touched to ground, pull hand brakes and remove contact key before leaving.

• Wear your PPE (gloves – safety shoes – helmet – overall).

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Fire or Leakage in Oxy – Acetylene Cylinders

Fire in Gas Hose • Close cylinder valve or regulator or squeeze the hose after folding until

closing the cylinder. Fire in Regulator

• Fight the fire with water or dry chemical powder. • Close the cylinder valve.

Leakage from Cylinder Valve

• Close cylinder valve. • Put valve cover & tight it close. • Put the cylinder in a well-ventilated area and far from any heat source. • Inform your direct supervisor to send the cylinder to factory or supplier.

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First Aids

1- The undesired persons must stay away from the patient. 2- Observe the breathing is not stopped. 3- Call the police immediately in case of injury. 4- Call the doctor immediately in case of injury. 5- Prepare all the needed staff for first aid like bandages….etc. 6- You must cool down the patient from the nervous shock. 7- In case of complete unconsciousness – leave the patient until doctor is came,

taking into account warming him. (The reason may be from poisonous food, brain bleeding, metal poisoning, or increased glucose in blood in case of diabetic patient or may be decreased glucose in blood after taking a large dose of insulin – you must observe the patient breathing).

8- inspect the patient physically and aid him as : a- Record the injury date , ask him if he can be asked , a physical inspection

must be done accurately , and if he in a complete unconsciousness which doesn't represent the patient is dead or a life, he must be treated as a life till the opposite is verified .

b- In bleeding cases, you must working on stopping that bleeding by all available methods.

c- in case of bone brake – the patient is aided by temporary d- Take care with patient suffering from nervous shock, give him hot drinks

and warm him. e- Transportation of the patient to the nearest hospital must be done.

Snake Bites

Symptoms Blood accumulation in the infected organ – unclear vision – inflammation – diarrhea – swatting – headache – increased temperature – vomiting. Cure • You must know the type of biting animal to know how to treat the bite. • Tight up the infected organ upper the bitted area but take care that

tighten is not affecting the blood stream. The aim of that tighten is to decrease the poison entering the body until taking the proper medicine.

• Observe the patient until going to the hospital.

Call a clinic You must ask help in case anyone is exposed to snake bite and you think it may be toxic, especially when the symptoms appeared, also you must know

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the time factor is very important and call emergency for preparing poison treatment unit until the patient reaches it. First aid • Try to cool down the patient and make the infected organ down the

heart to decrease the flow of poison to other parts of body. • If you have a pipette like (soyer), you can use it as stated in the

manufacturer instructions. • Release any rings or accessories because infected organ may be

swelled. • If the infected organ is colored or swelled the snake often to be

poisonous. • Observe the patient biological indicators such as temperature,

breathing, blood pressure, ….etc. • Call a doctor immediately. • Fetch the dead snake if that would not risk you to injury and do not try

to hunt a life snake. Be careful of snakehead it can bite even if it is dead until an hour from its dyeing.

Safety • Even if most snakes are not of poisoning type you must avoid touching

or playing with snakes. • Several serious bites happened when the person himself is reacting

with snakes on purpose. • When you are coming to an area, which you know, that may have a

snake you must wear a long shoes and pants. • Avoid the snakes hiding places like trees branches, under rocks ….etc. • A small knocking with a stick you can do before entering unknown

area thus snakes will avoid you.

Note: not all types of snakebites need the antitoxins and do not take any antitoxin unless from the qualified clinic, also if you have the antitoxin take it with the patient to the doctor because antitoxin may be very harmful. In case of snakebites or suspect snakebites, you must call 123 immediately or transport the patient to hospital. Note: every site manager must search about nearest hospital that has the antitoxins of snakebites.

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Followed Procedures in Case of Work Site Injury

• The work supervisory ( engineer or foreman ) fill the injury form and transport the patient to the nearest public hospital or nearest medication center specified by the company for making first aid if he can be transported and if not you must call an ambulance to transport him .

• The injury form must be sent to HSE department. • HSE officer will make the work related injury documentations. • The patient must go to the work related injuries center in the health

insurance facility. • A copy of work related injury document will be sent to police station

for recording. • The HSE department must be informed about the treatment finishing of

the patient.

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Housekeeping

• Most of the accidents & injuries result from uncleanliness & disorder at worksites despite they could be overcame by few efforts.

• Cleanliness & ordering means keeping materials, tools, devices & equipment clean & in good condition.

• Cleanliness & ordering is a daily responsibility of all the workers & is not done when there is available time to do it.

• Isles & passages should be always clean & free from any materials, tools or any equipment to avoid accidents.

• Work is not considered to be done completely except after cleaning & ordering tools & materials and the site is in good condition.

• Drills & sharp tools should be stored & kept in a suitable place as being a source of hazard.

• Any oil, water or any slippery stains should be removed & cleaned at once.

• Litters & work residuals should be collected & removed currently & do not accumulate them.

• Materials, tools & equipment belonging to work site should be stored & kept in a safe & suitable place and away from work area until being needed.

• Nails, wires or cables should be removed immediately from working area or to be well fixed so as not to be a source of any danger or injury.

• Materials that will be accumulated should be tied to prevent it from falling down.

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Hot Tapping Safety Precautions

• Gas flow rate in the main pipe should be calculated before starting the tapping (Min. gas velocity is 0.3 - 1 m/s).

• Leakage saddle with appropriate diameter should be available at site before starting the welding in case of any emergency.

• Work site should be secured during & after excavation by using warning marks, traffic cones, lighting lamps and a suitable barrier around the excavation place could be done.

• All emergency equipment (fire extinguishers, vehicles...etc.) should be available at site before starting work.

• Civil defense could be formerly informed with the place & time of the hot tapping to be ready for any help or rescue if needed.

• Smoking is completely forbidden during welding & drilling around work in a circle of 40 m diameter.

• Purging an inert gas like nitrogen inside the joint (valve + branch) to ensure absence of any leakage and for the drilling process to proceed in an atmosphere of an inert gas (non-explosive).

• Be sure to reach the correct excavation depth & put the marker tape correctly according to the specification.

• Do not ever leave the excavation opened under any circumstances in case of not finishing the job in one day or in one night.

• Training & informing all the people in charge at the work site of how to act & respond in different emergency cases.

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Lockout / Tagout Procedure

First, you must be sure of: All locks and keys are numbered.

1- Keep the locks and keys in places easy to reach. 2- A spare key for each lock must be saved in specified places for emergency

use only. 3- Lockout process must submit to work permit system in presence of work

supervisor and safety officer and it will be as the following : • First Step : Preparation and Informing BEFORE starting any of maintenance processes you must be sure of

power types Used for that equipment and all resultant hazards arises from it and

inform all Workers about the shutdown of this equipment to start the lockout /

tagout process.

• Second Step: Equipment Shutdown Follow the work procedure or manufacturer's instructions for

shutdown of this equipment taking into account that some equipment have a special procedure for shutdown like automated equipment.

Be sure all power sources are identified and turned off (some machines may have more than one source of energy so you must ensure that all sources are shutdown).

• Third Step: Equipment Isolation Be sure of equipment isolation (turn off the main switches, valves and

operation lines). For complicated equipment, you must refer to manufacturer's

instructions for all points of isolation like switches, valves …etc.

• Fourth Step : Informing Each worker responsible for maintenance process must inform the

worker responsible for the equipment shutdown – also workers on this equipment must have their own keys & locks of that equipment.

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If there is more than one person in the maintenance process then there

must be a multi-stage shutdown devices which facilitate each worker to make his own lockout / tagout process to prevent any other worker to operate the machine accidentally while his colleagues are working on it .

Release any pressure from springs or equalize the spin parts movements.

Chain any keys, switches… etc. that may be moved while operation mode is on.

• Fifth Step: Testing Equipment To be sure that all power sources are switched off and remaining

power in the equipment is discharged you must keep people away from that area then test all operating switches to ensure that all power is shut-down and switches can't be moved to operating mode .

Be sure all equipment parts are secured like chains…etc. Be sure all electrical circuits have a zero volt in potential. When you are actually sure that all power sources are shutdown, locks

and tags are in place, then it is safe to start the maintenance process.

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Lifting & Loading Works

• Only specialized & qualified workers work on cranes & levers.

• Check & test cranes & levers before starting work.

• P.P.E should be used in all loading & downloading works as well as in transporting heavy equipment.

• Primary testing for cranes before usage is important.

• Loading & downloading works should be done at the presence of the responsible loading supervisor.

• Use safe methods for loading & downloading.

• Avoid being between the vehicles rear & any other near object & avoid downloading objects in the direction of the standing persons.

• The loading supervisor & report the check & keep it documented should do periodic check on levers at least monthly.

• Check lifting equipment before usage & declare the defected ones & change them.

• Maximum loading weight should be written & clear on the crane.

• Do not ever make the cranes, wires, chains or ropes overloaded.

• The crane driver should know exactly the weight of the load he is going to carry, and if not he should deal with it as more than the estimated weight.

• It is forbidden for anyone to pass or stand under the loaded weights, and the crane workers should not permit anyone to be over the crane or lying under the crane during work.

• Check the crane hook & that the load is in the Wright position before loading.

• At lifting, the hook should be at the vertical position above the C.G. of the load to be lifted so that it becomes stable, also check that the load is free from any obstacles.

• Pulling chains or ropes on the ground is forbidden.

• It is forbidden to hold chains or ropes when lifting loads & stand away from the lifted loads.

• Choose the correct locking stud to lock the chains.

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• Protect chains, ropes & wires from the sharp edges & acute angles of the load

by using soft wooden cushions.

• Do not use ropes in lifting solid loads with sharp edges.

• Do not let the ropes or wires touch any hot body.

• Do not ever knot wires or ropes when lifting to shorten the wire or rope or even to round the wire or rope around the hook of the crane.

• Do not use single woven rope between the hook & the load as it might surfeit from turning around itself during lifting.

• In case of using double or branched ropes or wires, choose wires or ropes with adequate lengths & that the load is equally distributed on the ropes or wires.

• When finishing the loading & unloading return all the tools & equipment to the stores.

• In case of crane movement take from any electric cables obstructing the crane.

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Using of Fire Extinguishers

Industrial Safety Responsibilities

• Co-ordination & Co-operation with different sections to know the sight demand from the suitable extinguishing equipment.

• Maintenance & ordering of the fire extinguishers to facilitate its use in emergency cases.

• Checking that all workers are trained how to use fire extinguishers with their different types.

• Fixing fire extinguishers against the walls by special holders.

• Supplying suitable warning devices.

• Inspecting fire extinguishers periodically refilling the empty & repairing the defected ones immediately.

• Informing workers of fire hazards & checking the safety of the sight at the end of each working day.

• In case of using any fire extinguisher, industrial safety should be informed at once with a written report indicating fire circumstances or the reason of the fire extinguisher being used.

Precautions against Fire

• Supplying a suitable manual or automatic warning device to fasten evacuating the place from workers in case of fire or any danger.

• Supplying good communication between the different work sections at sight as wells as between the management & the public firefighting locations to call them in case of any fire or any sudden danger.

• Never doing any works that result in existing a flame or high temperature in any flammable buildings like wood or plastic unless their walls & ceilings are lined with thermal insulating materials.

• Operations resulting in existing a flame or high temperature should take place in separate places away from working or storing places of flammable or explosive materials in addition to supplying suitable extinguishing device.

• Flammable or explosive materials such as fuels or burning materials should be kept in suitable stores & preferably to be lower than ground level & to have strong, tough and hard walls & ceilings and to be anti-explosion and

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thermally insulated, well ventilated to allow lowering the temperature inside the store as well as to decrease the concentration of gases & vapors that could be dangerous for either human health or from being flammable or even for both reasons.

• Classification of materials inside the stores & its proper organization & supplying suitable methods to load it & to transport or move it & prevention of mixing chemical materials that can react with each other & avoid it being spilled on the ground.

• Well organization of materials inside the store to avoid falling, breaking or spilling of materials or their containers.

• Electric key switches of stores of flammable materials should be located outside the store & if necessary to be inside the store, then it should be anti-spark type (oil key switch).

• Choose the suitable method to get rid of the work residuals or litters whether it is solid, liquid or gaseous to avoid any probability of fire, explosion or any health hazards to anyone of the workers.

• Earthing of any electrical devices or any materials may contain any static charges is necessary.

• Do not use shoes with nails from below or to hammer with any metallic instruments that could lead to spark inside places that may contain any flammable or explosive vapors or gases.

• Water pipes, gas pipes or electric cables should be buried underground & to be covered properly to protect them against fracture, fire or being spoilt in addition to the electric switch keys to be placed outside working area for the easy control of switching off electricity or shutting down gas or water.

• Lighting should have separate electric cables than cables of machines & equipment in order to be capable of switching off electricity without cutting off lights to facilitate the exit of workers in case of any emergency.

• Presence of adequate isles between machines & in the stores to facilitate the movement of persons & materials and to facilitate exit of persons on any emergency case as well as reaching firefighting equipment to any place.

• Presence of adequate entering & exit doors free from any obstacles & at the ground level and to put clear marks showing the leading ways to the nearest exits in case of any fire or emergency at workplace.

• Presence of reserve ladders for workers at higher floors to use them in getting down in case of any fire in the building or in the main stairs.

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Vehicles & Equipment Extinguishers

• Industrial Safety has to determine type & capacity of extinguishers required for every vehicle or equipment.

• Stores have to issue extinguishers to vehicles & equipment drivers as a personal compact responsibility.

• Co-ordination between stores, industrial safety, workshop & repairs to follow up the company demands from various types & capacities of vehicles & equipment fire extinguishers.

• Vehicle or equipment’s driver has to check the presence & good condition of extinguisher when being delivered his vehicle or equipment.

• The driver has to introduce a written report to the industrial safety in case of using a fire extinguisher indicating the reason for which it was used.

• Industrial safety has to refill used extinguishers taking the followed regulations.

• In case of losing an extinguisher, the driver has to introduce a written report indicating the reason of losing the extinguisher to the industrial safety who has to replace him with another extinguisher immediately.

• Training of the drivers is the responsibility of the industrial safety to show them how to use fire extinguishers in the vehicle or equipment.

• Periodical inspection on vehicles & equipment is done by the industrial safety to check the condition of fire extinguishers.

• Adequate stock of fire extinguishers with various types & capacities used by the company and indicated by the industrial safety is the responsibility of the stores to cover the demands of the new vehicles & equipment.

• Stores has to inform the industrial safety of the movement of fire extinguishers frequently.

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Manual lifting

• Do engineer manual lifting and lowering out of the task and workplace.

• Well-trained workers should carry out lifting. If a worker is not used to lifting and vigorous exercises, he should not attempt to do difficult lifting or lowering tasks.

• Do think before acting

• Place material conveniently within reach. Have handling aids available

• Make sure sufficient place is cleared.

• Do get a good grip on the load.

• Test the weight before trying to move it. If it is too bulky or heavy, get a mechanical lifting aid or somebody else to help, or both.

• Do get the load close to the body .Place the feet close to the load. Stand in a stable position with the feet pointing in the direction of movement.

• Do not twist the back or bend sideways.

• Do not lift or lower awkwardly.

• Do hesitate to get mechanical help or help from another person.

• Do not lift with the arms extended.

• Do not continue lifting when the load is too heavy. Team Lifting and Carrying When two workers Carrey 1 object, they should:

- Workers should do test lifting before proceeding. - They should adjust the load so that it rides level and so that each person carries

an equal part of the load. - When two people carry long sections of pipes or lumber, they should walk one

behind the other. Shoulder pads will prevent cutting into their shoulders and will reduce fatigue.

When a Team of Workers Carrying the Object The supervisor should make sure that proper tools are used and should provide direction for the work. Frequently, whistle or direct command can single "lift", "walk", and "set down". The key to safe carrying by gangs is to make every movement in unison.

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Jacks When a jack is used, workers should do the following:

- Check the capacity plate or other marking on the jack to make sure the jack can support the load. if the identified plate is missing, workers should determine the maximum capacity of the jack and paint it on the side

- Inspect jacks before and after each use. When a jack begins to leak, malfunction, or show any sign of wear or defects, it should be removed from service, tagged, repaired, and tested under load.

- Wear protective equipment especially protective footwear - Furnish toweling to jack operators for removing oils from their hands and from

the jack handles - A heavy jack is best moved from one location to another on a dolly or special

hand truck, if it has to be manually transported, it should have carrying handles.

- The operating handle should never be left in the socket while a jack is being carried because it might strike another worker

- Never throw or drop a jack upon the floor. Such treatment may crack or distort the metal.

- If the surface upon which the jack is placed workers should set the jack base on substantial hardwood blocking (at least twice the size of the jack), so that it will not turn over, shift or sink.

- Immediately wipe up spillage of any residual oil. To prevent the load from slipping, workers should avoid metal-to-metal contact between the jack head and the load. A hardwood shim should be placed between the jack head and the load.

- never use wood or metal extenders .Instead they should either obtain a larger jack or should place higher blocking

Hand Trucks: Hand trucks fall into two categories: two-wheeled trucks and four-wheeled trucks .If used by workers who are not trained, trucks can be the source of the following accidents:

- Colliding with other trucks or obstructions - Jamming hands and feet of operators between the trucks and other objects - Running wheels of bridge plates or platforms

Trucks should be pushed not pulled as this may lessen the stress to the lower back They should not be loaded so high that operators cannot see where they are going. For extremely bulky items or pressurized items as gas cylinders, strap or chain the item to the truck. Operators should place the load well forward so it will not slip, shift or fall keeping the center of gravity of the load as low as possible.

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Odorant (Mercaptan) Empty Barrels Treatment

Procedure This procedure concerns a quantity of 550ml of remaining odorant (Spotleak 1009):

• Remove the large bung and add 40 liter of clean water to empty 200 liter drum

• Add 250gm of a concentrated solid detergent to the water in the drum (the detergent is used to improve the sulfur compound solubility in water).

• Add 19 liter of a 10% (weight) sodium hydroxide aqueous solution (NAOH) into the drum. The effect is to obtain the salt of the mercaptan used in large amounts in gas odorant blends. Those salts are soluble in water.

• Insert the bung , agitate the content on the drum thoroughly , wetting all interior surface by up-ending the drum 2 or 3 times and rolling it approximately 3 meters forward and back .

• Place 13.5 liter of clean water in a clean plastic bucket or container, and gradually add 4.5 liter of a 13.14%sodium hypochlorite .that final solution will contain 3.79% in sodium hypochlorite. Always prepare a fresh solution to take advantage of its full activity.

• Remove the bung; add carefully the 18 liter of fresh bleach (sodium hypochlorite) solution to the drum using a large funnel to avoid splashes.

• Insert the bung and agitate the content of the drum thoroughly by rolling the drum approximately 3 meters forward and back.

• Place drum upright, let stand for 48 hours, then remove carefully the bung and carefully smell the content of the drum to determine if the gas odorant smell has been removed.

• If the gas odorant smell is still present, the amount of bleach was insufficient. Dilute 1.1 liter of bleach 13.14% of sodium hypochlorite in 8 liters of water, add those 8 liters to the drum. Continue from step 5.

• Wear the proper PPE.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Purpose The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program has been developed to provide employees and workers with the necessary information to identify work situations that require the use of PPE, the proper selection and use of PPE, and documentation of this information. Identifying Potential Hazards in the Workplace: (Hazard Assessment) OSHA requires that employers should identify and assess the risks to health and safety present in the workplace, so enabling the most appropriate means of reducing those risks to an acceptable level to be determined. Training Prior to conducting work requiring the use of personal protective equipment, employees must be trained to know:

• When PPE is necessary; • What type is necessary; • How it is to be worn; • What its limitations are; and, • Proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal.

Employers should provide appropriate PPE and training in its use to its employees. No charge can be made to employee for the provision of PPE that is used only at work. Selection, Use and Maintenance of PPE: A- Head Protection: Prevention of head injuries is an important factor in every safety program. Head injuries are caused by falling or flying objects, or by bumping the head against a fixed object. Head protection, in the form of protective hats, must do two things:

• Resist penetration; • Absorb the shock of the blow.

This is accomplished by making the shell of the hat of a material hard enough to resist the blow, and by utilizing a shock-absorbing lining composed of headband and crown straps to keep the shell away from the wearer’s skull.

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Hazards on Head

Falling objects or collision

Electrical hazards

Selection: Each type and class of head protector is intended to provide protection against specific hazardous conditions. An understanding of these conditions will help in selecting the right hat for the particular situation. Protective hats are made in the following types and classes: Type 1: Helmets with full brim, not less than 1 and ¼ inches wide. Type 2: Brimless helmets with a peak extending forward from the crown.

Type 2 - Peak

Type 1 – Full Brim

For industrial purposes, three classes of helmets are recognized: Class A These helmets are for general service. They provide good impact protection but limited voltage protection. They are used mainly in mining, building construction, shipbuilding, and manufacturing.

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Class B Choose Class B helmets if your employees are engaged in electrical work they protect against falling objects and high-voltage shock and burns. (Electrical workers use them extensively. Class C Designed for comfort, these light weight helmets offer limited protection. They protect workers from bumping against fixed objects but do not protect against falling objects or electric shock. (This class is usually manufactured from aluminum and offers no dielectric protection). B: Eye and Face Protection Suitable eye protectors must be provided where there is a potential for injury to the eyes for face from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, potentially injurious light radiation or a combination of these. Types of Eye and Face Protection:

• Safety Glasses • Safety Goggles • Face Shields • Welding Goggles • Laser Safety Glasses

Selection: Each eye, face, or face-and-eye protector is designed for a particular hazard. In selecting the protector, consideration should be given to the kind and degree of hazard, and protector should be selected on that basis. Table 1. Eye and Face Protector Selection Guide:

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Operation Hazards Recommended Protectors

numbers refer to Fig 1 Acetylene-burning, acetylene-cutting, Acetylene-welding

Sparks, harmful rays, molten metal, flying particles.

7,8,9

Chemical handling Splash, acid burns, fumes 2,10 (for severe exposure add 10 over 2)

Chipping Flying particles 1,3,4,5,6,7A,8A Electric (Arc) welding Sparks, intense rays,

molten metal 9,11 (11 in combination with 4,5,6

in tented lenses advisable) Furnace operations Glare, heat, molten metal 7,8,9 (for severe exposure add 10) Grinding - light Flying particles 1,3,4,5,6,10 Grinding - heavy Flying particles 1,3,7A,8A (for severe exposure add

10) Laboratory Chemical splash, glass

breaking 2 (10 when in combination with

4,5,6) Machining Flying particles 1,3,4,5,6,10 Molten metal Heat, glare, sparks, splash 7,8 (10 in combination with 4,5,6 in

tinted lenses) Spot welding Flying particles, sparks 1,3,4,5,6,10

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Table -2 Welding operations Opacity Alloy welding 2 Yellow copper welding 3 or 4 Light welding ( till 1/8 inch ) 4 or 5 Medium welding ( 1/8 – 1/2 inch ) 5 or 6 Heavy welding ( over 1/2 inch ) 6 or 8 Light cutting ( till 1 inch ) 3 or 4 Medium cutting ( 1 – 6 inch ) 4 or 5 Heavy cutting ( over 6 inch ) 5 or 6 Hearing Protection Hearing protectors shall be made available and shall be worn by all employees exposed to an 8-hour TWA of 85 dB or greater. Hearing protection equipment: Its purpose to reduce the noise level to be lower the noise limits allowed in work place. Hearing protectors will always have an assigned Noise Reduction Rating (NRR), which should be printed on the packaging of each hearing protector. NRR is the amount of decibels by which a given device will reduce noise exposure, by subtracting the NRR value from the noise exposure levels. OSHA requires subtracting 7 from the NRR as a safety factor.

1. Ear Muffs It is covering the external ear, making a sound barrier and protect ear from high levels of noise where it can reduce it by 15 – 35 dB. It is used when noise in work place is 90 – 120 dB. 2. Ear Plugs Placed at ear canals and manufactured from plastic or rubber and can reduce the noise by 20-30 dB and used for places which have noise of 85 – 115 dB. In some places, which have a high level of noise, ex. 130 dB ear muffs can be used with ear plugs to reduce noise about 50 dB.

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C: Foot Protection Statistics showed that most of the workers in selected occupations who suffered foot injuries were not wearing protective foot-ware.

For protection of feet and legs from falling or rolling objects, sharp objects, molten metal, hot surfaces, and wet slippery surfaces, workers should use appropriate foot guards, safety shoes, or boots. Safety shoes should be sturdy and have an anti-resistant toe. In some shoes, metal insoles protect against puncture wounds. D- Respiratory Protection Respiratory protective devices fall into two classes:

1. Air Purifying Devices 2. Air Supplying Devices

Air-supplying Devices Air-supplying devices are the class of respirators that provide a respirable atmosphere to the wearer, independent of the ambient air ex. Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) Which provide complete respiratory protection against toxic gases and an oxygen deficiency. The wearer is independent of the surrounding atmosphere because he or she is breathing with a system that is portable and admits no outside air.

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Air Purifying Devices The various types of air-purifying devices include: Mechanical-filter cartridge Chemical-cartridge Combination mechanical-filter/chemical-cartridge Gas Masks Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)

The air-purifying devices cleans the contaminated atmosphere. Chemicals can be used to remove specific gases and vapors and mechanical filters can remove particulate matters. This type of respirator is limited in its use to those environments where the air contaminant level is within the specified concentration limitation of the device. These devices do not protect against oxygen deficiency (percentage of oxygen by volume is less than 19.5 percent oxygen).

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Proper Selection: Respirators shall be selected based on hazards to which the worker is exposed. In selecting the correct respirator for a given circumstance, many factors must be taken into consideration: The nature of the hazard Location of the hazardous area Employee’s health Work activity Respirator characteristics, capabilities, and limitations.

In order to make subsequent decisions, the nature of the hazard must be identified to ensure that an overexposure does not occur. One very important factor to consider is oxygen deficiency. Air-purifying respirators can be used only at atmospheres containing greater than 19.5 percent oxygen. Training and Fitting: The user must be instructed and trained in the selection, use and maintenance of respirators. Every respirator user shall receive fitting instructions including demonstrations and practice in how the respirator should be worn, how to adjust it, and how to determine if it fits properly. Fit Testing: Fit testing is done to find both a style and a size of respirator that fits the individual best and is most comfortable. There are two types of fit testing: Quantitative fit testing and qualitative fit testing. Field Testing: Once the fit test has been performed and a respirator selected, the user should perform “field tests” on his respirator each time before entering the toxic atmosphere. These consist of both a negative-pressure test and a positive-pressure test. These tests apply to respirators with either a cartridge, canister, or filter. Negative-Pressure Test: In this test, the user closes off the inlet of the canister, cartridge(s), or filter(s) by covering with palm(s) or squeezing the breathing tube; inhales gently so that the face-piece collapses slightly; and holds the breath for about 10 seconds. If the face-piece remains slightly collapsed and no inward leakage is detected, the respirator is probably tight enough.

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Positive-Pressure Test The positive-pressure test is conducted by closing off the exhalation valve and exhaling gently into the face-piece. The fit is considered satisfactory if slight positive pressure can be built up inside the face-piece without any evidence of outward leakage.

Medical considerations The workers who must use respirators according to job nature must make a medical examination to eliminate individuals who are suffering from (chronic respiratory system diseases – cardiac diseases – difficult breathing diseases – hearing weakness). Doctor specify the individuals who can use respirators and others who cannot according to the medical examination. Cleaning and storage of respirators

- Disassembly the respirator parts and wash it with detergents, hot water and brush then wash the parts with cold water, after that leave the parts to be dried in a clean and dry place.

- Do not use organic solvents in washing because it can damage the plastic parts.

- Be sure it is washed well with water and no traces of soap exists because it may make irritation to the user.

- Storage of respirators is done in a clean place for saving from dirt and dusts. - After washing respirators, keep them in sealable plastic bags.

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E- Safety belts and lifeline They are used while working at heights for workers safety, also now using the parachute belts instead of regular belts. In case of confined spaces working, use a safety harness and lifeline for getting the worker outside in a straight position, which eliminate injuries in emergencies.

F- Hand Protection: Employees are required to use appropriate hand protection when their hands are exposed to hazards such as:

• Absorption of harmful substances. • Severe cuts or lacerations. • Severe abrasions. • Punctures. • Chemical burns. • Thermal burns. • Harmful temperature extremes (cold/heat).

Kinds of Protective Gloves: Gloves made from a wide variety of materials are designed for virtually every workplace hazard. They may be divided into groups as the following: 1- Metal Mesh, Leather, or Canvas Gloves: Sturdy gloves made from metal mesh, leather, or canvas provide protection against cuts, burns, and sustained heat.

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2- Chemical-and Liquid-Resistance Gloves Gloves made of rubber (latex, nitrile, or butyl), plastic, or synthetic rubber-like material such as neoprene protect workers from burns, irritation, and dermatitis caused by contact with oils, greases, solvents, and other chemicals. The use of rubber gloves also reduces the risk of exposure to blood and other potentially infectious substances. Some common gloves used for chemical protection are described below. (In addition, table 4 rates various gloves as protectors against specific chemicals.)

3- Heat resistance Gloves These gloves provide protection against heat like steam pipes and hot glassware in laboratories or welding operations.

G- Body Protection Overalls and aprons are used at working near machines or in workshops. Plastic safety suits and coats are used for body protection against chemicals like acids and bases.

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Painting Works (Paints – Solvents – Removals)

• Store in a separate place away from any chemical or oxidized substances. • The store should be dry & well ventilated & the thinner should be keep away

from any thermal source or the direct sun light. • Material should be treated as any flammable material in a way that smoking

or presence of any flame source is forbidden. • In case of using electrical equipment in storage or transportation, they should

be fulfilling the technical specifications in dealing with flammable materials. • Materials should be kept in packages originally, of the same material you are

going to keep. • Do not use any unsafe method to get the chemical out of the package. • Do not eat or drink in place of chemical handling. • Keep away from any source of heat, spark or open flame during working with

chemical. - In case of Injury Due to Dealing with Chemicals

- Respiratory system cases • Patient should be taken to a well-ventilated place. • In case, respiratory system stops start making artificial

respiration. • In case of unconsciousness, contact the doctor for

consultancy. - Skin injury cases • Take off clothes contaminated with chemicals. • Wash the skin with soap & water. • Contact doctor in case of injury continuity. - Eye injury cases • Take off medical contact lenses if found. • Wash the eyes with clean water for ten minutes. • Contact doctor in case of non-improvement.

• Use PPE (Respiratory mask – protective glasses) especially if the painting splash is heavy.

• In case of presence of opened flame, painting is forbidden. • Do not store painting boxes or packages in place of work, but bring the

needed only from the stores. • Do not eat in place of work & painting workers have to wash their hands with

soap properly before eating. • Do not paint vehicles inside the garage.

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Purging

The inert gas used in purging media must have the following characteristics: a) Inflammable. b) Not support combustion c) Contain less than 2% oxygen.

Inert gases most commonly used for purging are Carbon Dioxide, nitrogen, or mixtures of the two. Notes must be considered in Purging Operation: Using blank behind valve to isolate the part of the pipeline, which will be

purged from the part that will be in service. The inert gas must be adequate and efficient. Devoid of purge, gas from moisture or other constituents, which might

contaminate the material, protected. The vapors from enclosures being shall be vented to a safe point outside of

enclosures and away from ignition sources. After the completion of purging operation and the procedure of work which

had been prepared and reaching to the end point, a test must be done to the air around the place of purging to ensure that there is no gases or condensate or leakage or any circumstances can lead to any chemical reaction can form combustible substances or self-ignition.

Vent Pipes These pipes used to vent the gases present in the equipment to a point at which a dilution for these gases without any harm for the labors. Therefore, it is advised that the lowest height for this joining is 3 m from the surface of the earth or from the nearest platform. also, the size of the vents is an important factor in identifying the speed of gas vented, and for safety the speed of the gas out from these vents at least ( 3- 4m/s ) and to consider that the total of area of the vent points is less than the points entering purging media. Ignition Sources Ignition sources must be removed from the area near the purging operations and it may control the ignition sources that is open flame, electric spark and hot surfaces and welding operations...etc. but the static electricity is an ignition sources that cannot be controlled. So, the pipeline should be earthed.

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Sand Blasting

• Cleaning & rearranging site before and during working.

• Be sure that the sand blasting equipment are in good conditions and safe for working in hazardous sites.

• Be sure that the hoses, connections, pressure gauges, filters, vent valves and safety valves are safe & in good condition.

• The worker on the sand blasting must wear the protective mask and be sure that the air hose is working efficiently along working period.

• Workers must wear appropriate PPE ( dust respirator – gloves – safety goggles – safety shoes – overall )

• Making safety meeting before starting work.

• If the job will done in the confined spaces a work permit must be done including all actions required for the job.

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Storing

• Industrial safety person should ensure the presence & condition of adequate number of fire extinguishing equipment.

• Smoking is completely forbidden in the stores. • Storing places should be always clean & tidy & free from any litters, papers. • Do not use benzene in cleaning or in removing grease but use nonvolatile

cleaning liquids. • Flammable materials should be stored separately. • Periodically check barrels & packets against any leakage or holes. • Correct methods of handling, loading & putting materials should be followed

& checked by supervisors. • On lifting loads manually, take the correct position of legs, chest & back & to

bend the knees with the chest upright as much as possible & making the load as close as possible to the body to transfer the load to the muscles of the legs & the knees.

• Be sure the load to be lifted is within the limit that can be lifted or ask for others help or use any mechanical lifting method.

• Long loads or pipes should be lifted by two persons on the same shoulder of each person & to be in one direction & with homogeneous footsteps.

• Use the P.P.E. • Materials, equipment & spare parts should be stored in an organized & safe

way & avoid putting them in high rows or columns to prevent falling down or collapsing.

• Heavy materials & equipment should be stored properly & near to the ground.

• Avoid materials being extended out more than the depth of the storing shelves.

• Use proper ladders to go up to put, load or unload high materials & do not go up over material rows.

• It is forbidden to pass or stay under the crane or the lifted loads during loading & unloading especially of heavy materials or equipment.

• Switch off electricity after work is finished. • Any unsafe work conditions or cases should be declared & told to the

responsible authorities & persons.

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Storing & Handling of Air & Compressed Gases

Cylinders • Check the cylinders before storage that they are safe & valve & regulator

covers are in place & reject any cylinder without any cover. Do a periodic check for the cylinders in the store.

• Be careful during handling or transporting compressed gas cylinders to prevent them from falling down or from collision with each other or from any mechanical impacts.

• Avoid exposing the cylinders to heat or to direct sun light.

• Compressed gas cylinders should be stored vertically (valves upwards) & to be tied properly in order not to fall.

• Store gas cylinders separately according to type of gas & specially butane, hydrogen & acetylene.

• Do not ever store oxygen cylinders with butane cylinders or any other flammable material.

• Empty cylinders should be separated from full ones with a label showing that it is empty but to be treated as the full ones.

• Do not oil or grease valves of compressed oxygen, acetylene or hydrogen cylinders as well as not to touch it with contaminated oily or greasy hands or gloves.

• Always put a label on each cylinder indicating type of gas inside & whether it is inert or flammable.

• Do not use wires or ropes to lift cylinders by cranes but use the suitable & correct lifting method.

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Storing Tyres & Rubber Materials

• Storage should take place in a closed area for protection against : A. Temperature & humidity. B. Direct & indirect sunlight. C. Ultra violet rays in intensive artificial light. D. Light of mercury lamps.

• Storing place should be well ventilated & avoid high humidity which decreases the condition of the tyre & its efficiency during service.

• Store temperature is preferably to be between 10ºC & 20ºC.

• Store should be clean & free from petroleum solvents, grease, oils that decrease the tire condition.

• Issued tires should be the earliest stored tires.

• Tires to be stored in a way that enables issuing the older stocks before the newer ones.

• Storage is preferably to be vertical in wooden ballets.

• Avoid horizontal storage; & if happened due to limited space to be with a maximum of 6 tires over each other & to be completely rotated every two months to change its order in Storage.

• In case the cycle of storing & issuing is fast (less than 1 year), no need to take strict or expensive precautions, in many cases it is just the temporary maintenance by spreading talc powder over the tires & the rubber materials.

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Storing & Handling of Acids

• Acids should be stored in a sealed or shielded store & away from sun heat & from any other flammable materials.

• Acid name should be written clearly on barrels.

• Use the P.P.E. Storing Acid Glass Bottles:

• Always leave an empty space for safety inside every glass bottle (½ Gallon)

• Stoppers of the glass bottles should be fitted in a way to allow reliefing the acids’ vapors.

• Glass bottles should be stored in a cool & well-ventilated place.

• Do not store full glass bottles beside or near any flammable materials.

• Glass bottles’ Stoppers should be made of anti-corrosion & anti flammable material.

• At loading glass, bottles in a hot weather wash them with water & ventilate the stoppers.

• Do not store more than ten glass bottles in one place & to be stored in the form of one or two rows maximum & avoid storing in square shape & leave a passage between rows that allows moving safely.

• Try to store glass bottles on shelves with openings under which there is a path to discharge any acid leakage from the glass bottles.

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Storing Flammable Liquids

Lighting It is preferable not to use electric connections or preparations inside the stores & to depend for lighting on natural daylight or on electric lamps directed on the stores from outside so that its lights could penetrate through fireproof glass openings, and if necessary, any electric preparations should be of flameproof type. Ventilation Preferable to be natural by making suitable openings in the stores covered with metallic wires of narrow lattice. Flame Causes Prevention • Do not allow smoking or using uncovered flame or any other thermal sources

inside the stores or outside the stores by a minimum distance of 6 meters all around.

• Be careful in moving or handling any metallic items inside the stores & for protection against static charges, packets & tubes should be tied with electric conductors or to be earthed.

Liquid Packets • Should be protected from any mechanical impacts & to be kept upright in its

proper position. • Do not leave any packets opened & always keep them properly closed. • Try not to exceed two rows in storing the packets.

Escaping in Case of Fire • There should be enough isles between the stored packets & to be always

clear, clean & free from any obstacles as well as the emergency exits. • Stores should be kept opened as long as there are is person inside.

Recommendations • Do not allow unspecialized persons to enter the stores. • Marks should be written & put clearly declaring (Danger – Flammable

liquids – Forbidden to get close – No smoking).

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Storing & Handling of Pipes

• Store the pipes properly & safely & put suitable barriers to prevent sliding.

• Keep the correct pyramid shape by keeping the correct number of pipes in each raw.

• Always inspect the correctness of pipe storage position & rearrange its position if necessary.

• Make the manual loading always by two persons on the same shoulder of the two persons and in one direction.

• Polyethylene pipes should be covered with a non-flammable cover.

• Leave adequate spaces between bundles for the maneuvering of cranes & trailers.

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Storing & Handling of Barrels

• Put the barrels properly in a horizontal manner as much as possible.

• Separate barrels according to its type & put suitable barriers to prevent sliding.

• Check the cleanliness of containers used in discharging oils & grease.

• Do not throw barrels from heights & be careful when sliding a barrel in order not to change its direction.

• At lifting barrels, make the knees bended & the back to be upright.

• Be careful that fingers do not get trapped between barrels.

• Use wooden sheets for sliding the barrels from heights & be sure that sheets are in a good condition, properly fixed & its length is suitable.

• It is forbidden for persons to get down using these sheets.

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Using of Hand Tools

• Inspect all the tools periodically & keep them always clean & in good condition.

• Unsafe tools should be excluded.

• Handy tools should not be thrown from one person to the other.

• Handy tools should be kept away from oils & grease to avoid slipping in workers’ hands.

• After cleaning the tools by the cleaning liquid, the worker has to wash his hands with water & soap.

• Do not carry tools or put in clothes’ pockets during moving upwards or downwards on a ladder.

• Avoid working (except if must) in areas in which handy tools are used in higher planes over the workers’ heads (use safety helmet).

• Tools with wooden hands should be rounded & free from breaks & scratches to be holded safely.

• Workers should use the P.P.E.

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Using of Ladders

• Check the rubber fixtures and pay attention. • Ladder stairs should be free from grease or oil. • Continuous inspection of the ladders to ensure absence of any defects. • Inspecting the ladder in case of falling down to be sure there are no defects in

the standing bars. • Ladders on vehicles should be fixed in a way to minimize impacts & friction

during transportation. • Ladders should be stored in a well-ventilated place & away from any

radioactive source or any high temperature source like ovens or steam pipes or boilers.

• In case of horizontal storage of ladders put suitable supports to prevent collapsing or falling.

• Well fixation of the ladder to prevent any slipping. • Avoid leaving ladders in front of doors or windows. • Use suitable barriers around ladder in case of using it in isles or vehicles ways. • Do not put ladders over any unstable bases to obtain extra height. • Do not ever assemble short ladders to obtain a long one. • Carefully move ladders in places with electric circuits. • Always look in front of you during moving up or down on ladders (face faces

the ladder). • Hands should be free during moving up or down on ladders and in case of

using any tools or equipment use ropes to get it up or down. • Shoes should be free from any grease or oil or any slipping substances during

using ladders. • Avoid using the upper stairs of the ladder as an ordinary stair. • Carefully adjust & lock the extended ladders before usage and do not try to

adjust it during work and try to make the distance between the ladder & its mounting wall ¼ the required height from the ladder.

• Use the ladder stairs for its purposes & not as supports. • In case of using the long ladder, somebody should be standing at the bottom of

the ladder while the technician is working at the top.

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Using Gamma (γ) Ray in Welding Inspection

• Be sure of the insulation of the γ Ray device & that it is completely safe. • Be sure entering the radioactive source inside the insulated device (at the

beginning of the cable) after finishing shooting. • Be sure of applying the human safety circle around the shooting place. • Specialists with good experience & official certificates are the only persons to

do this job.

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Working on Scaffolds

• Well supervision should be done on the scaffold & report any defect immediately.

• Daily supervision in case of working on the scaffold for more than one day. • Use safety belt during working on scaffolds. • Do not put any equipment, instruments or anything not in need on scaffold. • Use scaffold stairs to move up & down and not the crossbars. • Do not look down during going up or down. • Use correct, suitable tools and to be in good condition. • Do not make extensions to increase Stillson lengths. • Check for safe electrical connections for the used tools and devices. • Do not remove chip during working with screwing machines. • Remove chip using suitable brushes & not by hands. • Always keep working place neat & tidy after work. • Work should be immediately stopped in case of heavy wind or rain or any

emergency case at the work site. • Wear appropriate P.P.E to protect you from injury (helmet – gloves – safety

shoes – safety belt). • Check the suitability of the ground in the place for the scaffolds to be installed. • Install scaffolds 30 cm away from the pipe location. • Check all parts of the scaffold & remove any defected parts. • Be sure of installing all cross bars, standing bars and that all the safety locking

benz are in good condition. • Make the scaffold away from electric cables & ducts by an adequate distance. • Combine the scaffolds with the building every 3 floors by using clamps. • Be sure of fitting the stairs & standing bars with a minimum of 2 on each floor. • Put one safety floor on the last working floor. • Do not ever throw any of the scaffolds components during installing or

reinstalling.

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• Work should be immediately stopped in case of heavy wind or rain or any

emergency case at the work site. • Do not move scaffold from any place to another except after reinstalling &

installing at the new place. • All components of the scaffold should be well-locked & secured during

transportation on vehicles & without any exceeding edges on the vehicle. • Work should be done under the supervision of the qualified supervisor or

anyone qualified replacing him. • All workers should use P.P.E (helmet – safety belt – safety shoes – gloves –

overall suit). Bracket Installations • Check the suitability of the ground inside the customer’s apartment. • Check all parts of the bracket & remove any defected parts. • Check installing 2 clamps and 2 standing bars.

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Working on Roads / Open Areas

• Put warning signs and signals along sides of the excavation for protection of workers, people, and vehicles.

• Put all traffic signs required for the job. • In case of night working, you must put all warning flashers & phosphorescence

signs. • You must put all required bridges for vehicles in case of excavation is crossed

with the road. • Put the needed human brides specially beside schools and hospitals • Put all the required barriers and signs around the excavation if it is in open

area. • All warning signs and signals must put in places that are clear for the public

and traffic.

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Welding

• Avoid welding or flame cutting in any area, rooms or stores containing any flammable materials.

• Distance between cylinders of gases used for welding or flame-cutting places should be 5 meters or more.

• Chains or belts to prevent falling down should fix vertical cylinders. • The specialized persons of the company should do repairing of regulators

defects & cylinder valves only. • Used hoses should be at least 5 meters long & should be installed by clipses so

that it would be fixed properly. • Hoses should be stored properly to avoid knotting or ignition from near heat

sources. • Proper ones should change defected hoses immediately. • Check the correct working pressure of the flame hose. • Welder should not lift hoses on his shoulder during welding so that his clothes

do not absorb oxygen or any gases from leakage locations & catch fire. • Welder should not keep matches in his pockets. • Leave adequate distance (not less than 15 meters) around welding location free

from any papers, clothes, litters or any empty or full gas cylinders. • Welder should use welding mask with special glasses to protect his eyes from

ultra violet rays. • It is forbidden for any vehicles or cranes or any heavy equipment to pass over

gas hoses or electric cables. • Avoid welding or cutting in barrels, tanks or gas cylinders with unknown

contents. • On welding or cutting pipes or tanks containing any flammable contents, it

should be emptied from these contents & consulting the concerned persons before starting welding or cutting.

• On welding or cutting in boiler areas, gas shut down should be done & check absence of leakage before starting work.

• On working in closed workshops on a table or a vice, do not flame hose beside the work piece to avoid catching fire.

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• Welder clothes & gloves should be completely free from any grease, oils,

benzene or kerosene or any flammable materials or fluids. • Inform the safety persons & check work place if it is outside the workshop, in

this case a work permit could be done also.

Electric Arc Welding • Perform steps 1, 12, 13, 14 & 19 • Check the electric cable from any cuts or uninsulated parts, also check the

plug. • Welding hose should be insulated properly, and during stop or rest periods it

should be left on an insulated holder so that it will not touch the work piece. • Stop welding during raining. • If working at high places & at stop or rest periods, welding hose should not be

thrown down except after switching off electricity. • Periodically, pass by welding or cutting location after work finishes.

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Work Permit

What is work permits? Work permit is not just a permit to do dangerous works; its essential part of the system, which identify how can the job, is done safely. Work permit is a document, which gives the right for worker to do his job, taking into account all risks, precautions, equipment that are exist, and how to do his job safely. The getting of work permit does not also mean the process is safe, it must mention that well trained personnel are controlling all hazards by means of control measures and precautions. The work permit is based on written procedure used to control special types of works that have potential hazards and it is a communication method between sites, workers, supervisors, and management. Instructions for the permit issuance: General:

a- Specify the responsibilities of supervision personnel for every process and precautions to take into account.

b- There must be a clear instructions and training for using and issuance of work permits.

c- The system of work permit must be followed up. * The following points have to be clear stated in permits:

1- Specify the department or sector responsible for the job, type of job, and location of the job.

2- Specify type and nature of job to all related personnel with clarification of all related hazards.

3- Illustration of all control measures required to protect from possible hazards and risks.

4- Be sure that worker is qualified for the job also be sure that a continuous supervision is applied and qualified person reviews all precautions.

5- Illustration of various work procedures on site and temporary work stopping procedures.

6- Illustration of the followed procedures for elongation of working period’s more than one shift also be sure that all procedures that guarantee that the job is safe are fully illustrated.

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Permit preparation

1- it's very important that all activities related to the job to be taken into account to avoid any risks obtained from the job , that is done by one who is responsible for the job ( site manager ) who monitor the issuance of permits till job is finished . In addition, it is important in some cases to participate more than one in the responsibility, each in his field and site manager has the all authority for supervision for all responsible personnel.

2- The permit requires a good planning from all related personnel, where they

must be informed about the work places that may be affected by the work and taking all precautions to avoid any effect could be happened to any of work activities. Also giving the time required to identify all risks, control measures, and preparation of site for work, the supposed technical method to achieve that is the procedure of: “Job Hazard Analysis “.

3- The most important stage of permit issuance is the risk assessment which

done by permit maker with work supervisor also may be other specialists participate in the risk assessment , the following have to be done at the assessment:

a- Get the detailed information about the process to be done from supervisor with taking into account all alternatives that can achieve the work safely, like timing, method of work… Etc.

b- Taking into account all risks that may arise from handling materials and working by equipment.

c- Evaluation of difficulties and expected effects on working environment also expected hazards that affect the work.

* Types of Works

Types of works include works such as maintenance, repairing, inspection, testing, construction, re-construction, machines disassembly, modification and cleaning.

* Activities Interference

The main aim is to verify that no hazardous interference between activities that may contain risks for people or equipment.

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* Permit Validity

It is important to specify the validity of work permit to the work permit system under control also it's favorable to eliminate permit at the end of the working shift and issue a new one if the job is continued for more than one shift .

* Isolation

It is an essential part of safely working system; also, each company makes its own isolation procedures based on working activities and associated risks.

* Precautions

You must know the nature, type of job for defining the required precautions that will be wrote and reviewed in its form, and each supervisor must be sure that all precautions are implemented.

* Gas Test

A test for gas leakage must be done on sites, which contain flammable or toxic gases or expected decreasing / increasing of oxygen. The results of the test must be recorded in the permit.

* Approval (signature)

The number of work permit approval personnel are specified according to nature and type of work and permit, as a minimum requirement the permit issuance person and the work supervisor must sign on the permit and any other person who participated in the permit issuance and if the responsibility is changed to other personnel, he must sign on the permit.

* Process - permit using

The permit must be communicated to all related parties or personnel and copies of permit must sent to these related parties.

- Permit validity

The permit issue personnel must re-evaluate the conditions of work that he issued for the permit at the first time and be sure that conditions are not changed – (it is common that this evaluation is done at the end of each work shift).

- Changing Shifts

The points of changing shifts are considered very critical for work permit and any fault of information transfer is a reason for many accidents. In addition, information transfer methods are:

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a- Work permit logbook. b- Files of permits. c- Signs and information boards. d- Computer screen.

- Emergency Procedures

The permit must contain the followed procedures in case of emergencies like limitations of some activities …etc. and re-evaluate the job which the permit is issued for, to ensure that conditions are not changed by existing emergency.

- Permit Monitoring

The monitoring must not be stopped to ensure not all the conditions are changed along with the process progress.

- Finishing job in permit

When the job is finished, the permit copies are collected and sent back to the issuance parties, which will sign on the permit with the supervisor stating that the job is finished; also other related parties are informed.

- Site Inspection

The permit party’s representative must make a site inspection after the job to ensure that it is leaved in good conditions.

- Coming back to operation mode

There must be some procedures for equipment to come back to operating mode like: a- The work on machines is finished. b- The facilities and equipment are leaved in safe and good conditions. c- All isolation and outreaches procedures are terminated. d- The responsible personnel must accept officially the existing conditions of

the facility and equipment. - Records

The permits must recorded in a specified logbook.

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Working in Confined Spaces

Description of confined spaces, which need to work permit 1- Manholes 2- Petroleum tanks 3- Tunnels 4- Ground tanks 5- Pipelines 6- Digging for depth more than 2 m…..etc. Confined space entry Entry into any confined space cannot proceed unless: • All other options have been ruled out. • A responsible person issues permit with authorization. • Permit is communicated to all affected personnel and posted as required. • All persons involved are competent to do the work. • All sources of energy affecting the space have been isolated. • Testing of atmosphere is conducted, verified and repeated as often as defined

by the risk assessment. • Stand-by person is stationed. • Unauthorized entry is prevented.

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Workshops

• Smoking is completely forbidden. • Isles should be clean & free from any obstacles & oils should be removed

daily. • Litters should be put in special baskets or containers & to get rid of it

continuously & as quick as possible. • It is forbidden for anyone to work on machines except the specified workers. • Do not clean or wash equipment or machines with benzene or any other quick

flammable material, but if necessary use kerosene or solar and avoid clothes being wet by benzene or solar.

• It is forbidden to store quick flammable materials in opened containers or in any other places not specified for this purpose.

• Switch off electricity after work finishes & check the safety of wires & connections.

• Use the suitable PPE for every job to protect the worker. • Check the safety & condition of the handy tools & equipment used in repairs. • Avoid oil spilling on the ground during changing oils for vehicles & machines. • Expired oils should be collected in barrels. • Expired filters should be collected in barrels with special color. • Switch off electricity & do the daily cleaning after work time.

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Washing by Solvents

• The workers handling diesel or hydrocarbon solvents must read the using instructions on cans before use.

• Washing by diesel must be done in its specified place and the washing residuals are collected into separated barrels.

• Do not spill diesel or hydrocarbon solvents into sewages. • Use the proper PPE (rubber gloves – safety goggles – safety shoes …etc). • Do not use diesel in compressed form for spraying to avoid fire and inhalation

risks. • Wash by diesel in a well-ventilated area. • Smoking or other hot works are forbidden in washing by diesel area. • The residual barrels are moved to collecting place for disposal and be sure the

barrels are closed tightly. • Labels must be put on the solvents residual barrels. • Keep the washing area and collecting barrels area clean to avoid slipping and

environmental contamination.

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Waste Management

1- Purpose Making a system to collect, classify and dispose of wastes.

2- Range

All wastes that produced by working in all activities of the company. 3- Responsibility

Responsibility of every working site manager. 4- Forms

Security person at the exit area and storing places of the company records waste trucks.

5- Definitions 5.1- Dangerous wastes

It is all types of wastes that effect on working site and Surrounding environment safety (used oils – residual paints – residual thinner – odorant drums – residual kerosene – batteries – printing inks empty cans ,…etc.)

5.2- Liquid wastes It is including the cooling liquids of screwing & lathing Machines

5.3- Solid wastes It is including (scrap – wood – paper – residual steel residual pipes – used tires – residual digging & civil works – organic substances ,…….etc)

6- Steps a- Dangerous wastes

It has collected in convenient containers & prepared by convenient method. The responsible person collects the dangerous waste containers to a specified place until its disposal.

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- Dangerous wastes are disposed according to the following:

• Used oils are sent to company storing place and disposed by selling. • Batteries are sent to company storing place and disposed by selling. • A waste contractor disposes empty cans of (paints – thinner – kerosene. • Residual kerosene is reused in pipes washing works. • Cans of printing inks are disposed by sending it back to the supplier.

b- Liquid wastes

- Collected in convenient containers and marked then sent to company storing place prepared to be disposed by selling.

c- Solid wastes

- The wastes of (residual pipes – scrap – wood – tires – empty drums – residual steel) are sent to company storing place and disposed by selling.

- The wastes of human activities, administrative buildings and activities are collected by a contractor and disposed by government.

- Gas odorant empty drums are chemically treated and collected in company storing place, prepared to dispose it.