Mozambique: Petromoc forges ahead with expansion of Pemba Oceanic Terminal – Notícias

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Mozambique: Petromoc forges ahead with expansion of Pemba Oceanic Terminal – Notícias

3:24 CAT | 02 Aug 2022

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Plans to expand and modernise the Pemba Oceanic Terminal do not present any critical issues that make their implementation unfeasible, concludes the Environmental Pre-Feasibility Study and Scope of Definition report consulted by ‘Notícias’.

The study, carried out by EnAmbiente, recommends, however, that further environmental assessments be carried out in order to clarify the aspects identified and establish measures necessary to reduce negative impacts and maximise positive effects.

A few years ago, Petromoc conceived the expansion and modernization of the Pemba Oceanic Terminal (TOP), aiming, among other objectives, to increase storage capacity from 7,500 to 18,000 cubic metres; construct a new filling crane consisting of three islands; install a 10-inch pipeline exclusively for receiving diesel and the carrying out ‘bunker’ operations; replace the fire-fighting system and rehabilitate two 250 cubic-metre Jet A-1 storage tanks.

For Petromoc, the implementation of the project is justified by the degradation of the infrastructure, now more than 30 years old, which limits operational capacity and does not meet the demand for space, resulting in greater expense.

The project is also based on the expected increase in hydrocarbon processing in the north of the country, which is attracting massive foreign investment.

“The objectives to be achieved with the expansion and modernization of the TOP remain the same, with the emphasis on supporting offshore natural gas exploitation and extraction operations in the Rovuma Basin,” the Environmental Pre-Feasibility Study and Scope of Definition (EPDA) report notes.

The EPDA is a first analysis and assessment of the project’s environmental feasibility, to be followed by the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) phase, in which detailed environmental impact studies will be carried out.

EnAmbiente considers that, from the analysis carried out, it appears that the main positive socio-economic impacts foreseen will result from the generation of employment and stimulation of the local economy, especially during the construction phase.

The expansion and modernization of the terminal will also increase fuel storage capacity in the north of Mozambique, increasing availability for consequent export to neighbouring countries and culminating in the accumulation of foreign exchange for the country.

Source: Notícias