Title:
240812004541: Application for an Environmental Clearance Certificate for the proposed construction of a Dangerous Goods Storage Facility on Lease No. 22 Over Farm No. 38, Walvis Bay, Erongo Region
Publication Year:
2024
Abstract:

VUS (Vibrant Upstream Services Pty Ltd) is a wholly owned Namibian company that specializes in oil and gas infrastructure development. It provides support services for the Upstream Oil and Gas industry. The company is also committed to developing the capacity of Namibian businesses and individuals throughout its operations in order to enhance local content. VUS aims to fill the gaps in the local industry and ensure their clients receive world class services by partnering with international market leaders in dangerous goods storage facilities, oil and gas services, and enhancing Namibian and African competence. As part of its upstream oil and gas service offering, VUS provides: The storage and warehousing of goods; Licenses and permits for oilfield service companies and dangerous goods storage companies; Maritime services; Customs clearance and logistics; Providing tubular services, fabrications, and engineering. The provision of manpower, training, and development. Walvis Bay is becoming the centre for Namibian dangerous goods storage, so many resources, especially financial, will be channelled to Walvis Bay in order to bolster the industry. For the swift and efficient service of their clients, VUS has identified the need to set up operations in Walvis Bay. Hence, they have applied to the Municipality of Walvis Bay for access to land for the construction of storage and handling facilities for dangerous goods. Explosives and radioactive materials used in the oil and gas sector make up most of the dangerous goods.

Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
Last date for commenting on this EIA: Tuesday, 3 September 2024

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