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Namwaste (Pty) Ltd proposes to develop a new general and hazardous waste treatment and disposal facility in the Erongo region (to be known as the Namwaste Management Facility (NMF)), which will address the pressing shortage of solutions for hazardous waste management in the Country and contribute to the protection of the environment whilst also creating employment opportunities and fostering economic growth. The following listed activities in terms of the EIA regulations of 2012 are triggered by the proposed project: 1. Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities 2.
SLR Environmental Consulting Namibia (Pty) Ltd (SLR) was commissioned by Osino to undertake the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the water pipeline proposed from the Kranzberg boreholes to the Twin Hills Mine in the Erongo Region. The Project triggers listed activities (as outlined below) in terms of the EIA Regulations 2012 promulgated under the Environmental Management Act, No.7 of 2007. An Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) is required from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT).
Halliburton Industries Limited (Halliburton) is a multinational corporation that provides a range of products and services to the energy industry, specializing in oil and gas exploration, drilling, and production as well as engineering and construction services. Halliburton is proposing to construct and operate a LMTP at Berth 8 in the Port of Walvis Bay within the Namport property.
TotalEnergies E&P Namibia B.V. ("TEEPNA") is the holder of two Exploration Licences for Blocks 2912 and 2913B. TEEPNA currently holds an Environmental Clearance Certificate and approved Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for a 3D seismic survey (dated 29 June 2021) over a portion of Blocks 2912 and 2913B. The current ECC provides for the undertaking of a 3D Seismic survey covering an area of Blocks 2912 and 2913B. TEEPNA is now applying to amend its ECC to cover the full extent of Licence Blocks 2912 and 2913B, a total area of 18 170 km².
Rhino Resources Namibia Ltd. (Rhino) is proposing to undertake oil and gas exploration well drilling activities within Block 2914A. The proposed offshore exploration programme includes drilling up to ten wells, some being exploration wells and some being appraisal wells. 2. Waste management, treatment, handling and disposal activities 2.2 Any activity entailing a scheduled process referred to in the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Ordinance, 1976. There are currently no scheduled activities listed in terms of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Ordinance, 1976.
The current ECC provides for the development of an open pit mine, processing plant, and various mine infrastructure at Farm Lofdal. The Lofdal Mining Project will produce a concentrate consisting mainly of 'rare earths'. The proposed amendments to the Lofdal Mining Project include an increased project footprint due to additional infrastructure and mining areas, improved processing of minerals, and increased Life of Mine (LoM).
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The ECC is for the following: 3. MINING AND QUARRYING ACTIVITIES 3.2 Other forms of mining or extraction of any natural resources whether regulated by law or not. 4. FORESTRY ACTIVITIES 4. The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, afforestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorisation in term of the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law. 7. AGRICULTURE AND AQUACULTURE ACTIVITIES 7.8 The introduction of alien species into local ecosystems. 8.
The project proposes the development of a photovoltaic solar installation with a cumulative capacity of 35.10 MWp to supply electricity to the proposed desalination plant near Wlotzkasbaken for the production of desalinated water (through reverse osmosis). The two demand centres (desalination plant and Pump Station 1 (PSS-1)) will be supplied by a combination of solar Photovoltaic (PV), Li-Ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and utility supplied power.