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The PNG LNG Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a comprehensive environmental management strategy that was completed prior to construction, and submitted to the then PNG Department of Environment and Conservation in January 2009.
The EIS assesses the feasibility of the Project within its environment and social settings. It further identifies potential environmental and social impacts and proposes practicable ways to manage the impacts.
The EIS is broken down into four major project components. Select the links to view each section. For help navigating the EIS download the guide to EIS or table of contents.
Executive Summary (English) Executive Summary (Tok Pisin)
Part I - The Project
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Producing the Gas Chapter 3: Transporting the Gas Chapter 4: Producing and Exporting the LNG Chapter 5: Project Logistics Chapter 6: Pipeline and Facilities Location Context Chapter 7: Project Substantiation (Alternatives Analysis) Chapter 8: Legal, Administrative and Planning Framework Chapter 9: Stakeholder Engagement
Part II - Existing Environment
Chapter 10 Receiving Onshore Environment: Upstream Facilities and Onshore Pipeline Chapter 11: Receiving Marine Environment: Offshore Pipeline Chapter 12: Receiving Onshore Environment: LNG Facilities Chapter 13: Receiving Marine Environment: Marine Facilities Chapter 14: Cultural Heritage Environment: Upstream Facilities and Pipelines Chapter 15: Socio-economic Environment: Upstream Facilities and Pipelines Chapter 16: Cultural Heritage Environment: LNG and Marine Facilities Chapter 17: Socio-economic Environment: LNG Facilities
Part III - Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and Management
Chapter 18: Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures: Upstream Facilities and Onshore Pipelines Chapter 19: Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures: Offshore Pipeline Chapter 20: Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures: LNG Facilities Chapter 21: Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures: Marine Facilities Chapter 22: Project-wide Cultural Heritage Impacts and Mitigation Measures Chapter 23: Project-wide Socio-economic Impacts and Mitigation Measures Chapter 24: Cumulative and Associated Impacts Chapter 25: Waste Management Chapter 26: Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change Chapter 27: Environmental Hazard Assessment Chapter 28: Environmental Impact Chapter 29: Summary of Mitigation and Management Commitments Chapter 30: Environmental Management, Monitoring and Reporting
Part IV - References
Chapter 31: Glossary Chapter 32: Bibliography Chapter 33: Study Team Attachment 1: Properties and Hazards of LNG Attachment 2: Cross-reference of DEC Guidelines and Requirements to EIS Sections Attachment 3: Technical Codes and Standards for the PNG LNG Project Attachment 4: Legislation Potentially Applicable to the PNG LNG Project by Topic Attachment 5: Hazard Identification Summary Tables Attachment 6: ExxonMobil Operations Integrity Management System
Supporting Studies
Upstream and Offshore Pipeline
Appendix 1: Terrestrial Biodiversity Analysis of the Upstream Project Area Appendix 2: Aquatic Fauna Impact Assessment Appendix 3: Resource Use Survey of the Omati-Kikori Delta Appendix 4: Hydrology and Sediment Transport Appendix 5: Water and Sediment Quality Baseline Appendix 6: Groundwater Impact Assessment – Upstream Facilities Appendix 7: Forestry Impact Assessment Appendix 8: Soil Impact Assessment and Rehabilitation Study: Juha to Hides Appendix 9: Air Quality Assessment Appendix 10: Environmental Noise Impact Assessment Appendix 11: Offshore Impact Assessment
LNG and Marine Facilities
Appendix 12: Assessment and Impact Analysis of Terrestrial Biodiversity at the LNG Facilities Site Appendix 13: Aquatic Fauna Impact Assessment Appendix 14: Hydrology and Sediment Transport Appendix 15: Water and Sediment Quality Baseline Appendix 16: Groundwater Impact Assessment – Downstream Facilities Appendix 17: Soil Impact Assessment and Rehabilitation Study: LNG Facility Appendix 18: Air Quality Assessment Appendix 19: Environmental Noise Impact Assessment Appendix 20: Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Appendix 21: Road Survey Report Appendix 22: Oceanographic Studies and Dredging Program Simulations Appendix 23: Nearshore Marine Impact Assessment Appendix 24: Resource Use Survey of Caution Bay
Project Wide
Appendix 25: Greenhouse Gas Assessment Appendix 26: Social Impact Assessment