Saep 13 PDF

Engineering Procedure
SAEP-13 9 March 2016

Project Environmental Impact Assessments
Document Responsibility: Environmental Standards Committee
Contents
1 Scope....................................................................... 2
2 Applicable Documents............................................. 2
3 Definitions and Acronyms......................................... 4
4 Instructions............................................................... 6
4.1 Environmental Screening
and Scoping Statement................................. 6
4.1.1 Purpose................................................. 7
4.1.2 Content................................................. 7
4.1.3 Environmental Impact Category............ 7
4.1.4 Submission and Approval Process....... 9
4.2 Environmental Impact Assessments............... 9
4.2.1 Purpose............................................... 10
4.2.2 Content............................................... 10
4.2.3 Environmental Impact Category.......... 11
4.2.4 Submission and Approval Process..... 11
5 Responsibilities...................................................... 12
Appendix A – Minimum Content of EIA

for a Category 1 Project...................... 16
Appendix B – Minimum Content of EIA
Appendix C – Minimum Content of EIA
Appendix D – List of Potential Environmental
Pollutants and Pollution Sources........ 24
Previous Issue: 9 December 2014 Next Planned Update: 9 December 2019

Revised paragraphs are indicated in the right margin Page 1 of 25
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Document Responsibility: Environmental Standards Committee SAEP-13
Issue Date: 9 March 2016
Next Planned Update: 9 December 2019 Project Environmental Impact Assessments
1 Scope
SAEP-13 defines the requirements for assessing the environmental impacts of projects
during the early stages of project development. It includes procedures necessary to
prepare an Environmental Screening and Scoping (ESS) statement during the Business
Case project stage [Front End Loading (FEL) Phase 1] and an Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) during the Design Basis Scoping Paper (DBSP) project stage (FEL
Phase 2).
Note: The scheduling requirements in this version of SAEP-13 are applicable for all projects
following the new Capital Management System that resulted from the rollout of the
ATP Capital Efficiency Initiative. For other projects the scheduling requirements in the
previous version of this procedure, dated 29 July 2012 (which can be obtained from
EPD), shall apply. Requirements in this procedure pertaining to the content of the
ESS and EIA shall apply to all projects as of the effective date of this procedure.
2 Applicable Documents
All projects shall refer to and comply with applicable Saudi Aramco and Saudi Arabian
Government documents including, but not limited to, the following:
2.1 Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Policy Statements

Saudi Aramco Policy Statement No. INT-5, Environmental Protection
Saudi Aramco Policy Statement No. INT-11, Water Conservation
Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures

SAEP-12 Project Execution Plan
SAEP-14 Project Proposal
SAEP-327 Disposal of Wastewater from Cleaning, Flushing,
and Dewatering Pipelines and Vessels
SAEP-Subm. Terrestrial Ecology Surveys (subm.)
SAEP-359 Biodiversity Protection Areas (subm.)
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

SAES-A-007 Hydrostatic Testing Fluids and Lay-up Procedures
SAES-A-102 Ambient Air Quality and Source Emissions
SAES-A-103 Discharges to the Marine Environment
SAES-A-104 Wastewater Treatment, Reuse and Disposal
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SAES-A-105 Noise Control

SAES-A-111 Borrow Pit Requirements
SAES-S-007 Solid Waste Landfill Standard
Saudi Aramco General Instructions

GI-0002.714 Environmental Protection Policy Implementation
GI-0150.000 Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health
Aspects of Environmental Protection Policy
GI-0150.001 Asbestos Hazard Management
GI-0151.006 Implementing the Saudi Aramco Environmental
Health Code
GI-0430.001 Implementing the Saudi Aramco Hazardous Waste
Code
Saudi Aramco Materials Instructions

CU 22.03 Processing and Handling of Hazardous Materials
CU 22.06 Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
Saudi Aramco Form and Data Sheet

Form SA-7305-ENG Equipment Noise Data Sheet
2.2 Saudi Arabian Government Environmental Regulations and Standards

Royal Decree M6 “Regulation for Sanitary Wastewater Treatment,
Disposal and Reuse”, Ministry of Municipality
and Rural Affairs
Royal Decree M34 “General Environment Regulation”, Presidency of
Meteorology and Environment
Document No. 1409-1 Environmental Protection Standards in the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia, Presidency of Meteorology and
Environment
2.3 Industry Codes and Standards

International Organization for Standardization
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems Requirements
with Guidance for Use
IFC International Finance Corporation Performance
Standards on Environmental and Social
Sustainability
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3 Definitions and Acronyms
3.1 Definitions
BI-10 Project: A capital project to construct new facilities or upgrade existing

facilities where the estimated total project cost exceeds $4,000,000.
BI-19 Project: A capital project to upgrade or construct new facilities where

the estimated total project cost is $4,000,000 or less.
Biodiversity: “The variability among living organisms from all sources

including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the
ecological complexes of which they are part; this includes diversity within
species, between species and of ecosystems.” (Convention on Biological
Diversity, Article 2: United Nations 1993).
Ecologically Sensitive Area: Any land or marine area that contains significant
habitat for biodiversity. In Saudi Arabia, Ecologically Sensitive Areas include,
but are not limited to, any of the following:
 Marine environments
 Areas within 10 kilometers of designated or proposed Saudi Wildlife
Commission Biodiversity Protection Areas
 Areas within 2000 meters of designated Important Bird Areas
 Areas within 2000 meters of designated Important Plant Areas
 Areas within 1000 meters of permanent or semi-permanent wetlands
 Areas within 400 meters of the coastline
 Areas within 200 meters of Wadis and other natural drainage channels
 Saudi Aramco Biodiversity Protection Areas
 Extensive areas (more than 1 km2) of relatively intact natural habitat
 Jebels
 Areas containing Ecologically Sensitive Species (e.g., listed threatened species)
 Areas containing traditional colonial-nesting, colonial-roosting, or social-
foraging habitat for native or migratory vertebrate species
Environmental Impact (World Bank definition): Any change to the

environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from
an organization's environmental aspects (as defined in ISO 14001 and the Saudi
Aramco Environmental Management System Corporate Framework).
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Environmental Impacts (PME definition): A set of environmental reactions

resulting from preparing, constructing or operating any project.
Environmentally Sensitive Area: Any area that already has, or with remedial
action could achieve, desirable environmental attributes. These attributes
contribute to the retention and/or creation of wildlife habitat, soil stability, water
retention or recharge, vegetative cover and similar vital ecological functions.
Front End Loading: A specific element of the Capital Management System,

which is the Project Delivery System that leads the project development from
the project initiation phase to the execution phase and to the handover to
operations. FEL is a process to facilitate proper planning and decisions prior to
funding. FEL is based on a “Stage & Gate” structure that defines (i) Activities
to be performed at each stage and (ii) Decisions to be taken at each gate (at the
end of the stage).
Health Impact Assessment: A combination of procedures, methods and tools

that systematically judges the potential, sometimes unintended, effects of a
policy, plan, program or project on the health of a population, including the
distribution of those effects within the population, and identifies appropriate
actions to manage those effects. The assessment considers wider social and
public health impacts, having regard to guidance set out in Introduction to
Health Impact Assessment (International Finance Corporation: World Bank
Group), and Guide to Health Impact Assessments in the Oil and Gas Industry
(IPIECA: the global oil and gas industry association for environmental and
social issues).
Master Appropriation: A Master Appropriation authorizes the purchase of

equipment or certain other projects, the full scope of which cannot be defined at
the time the Expenditure Request is approved. As a practical matter, the scope
of a Master Appropriation is usually sufficiently defined to allow preparation of
lists of scope to be executed or equipment to be purchased. Examples of Master
Appropriations include Maintain Potential projects, computing, medical, and
research equipment, and BI-19, Miscellaneous Projects and Purchases.
Authorization to disburse funds is controlled by the preparation and approval of
a release under the Expenditure Request that identifies the equipment to be
purchased or work to be done. Releases are prepared for equipment to be
purchased or work to be performed during the period specified in the Master
Appropriation. The life of a Master Appropriation extends until all expenditures
against related releases are complete.
Mitigation (World Bank definition): Measures taken to reduce adverse

impacts on the environment.
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Significant Environmental Impact: An impact on the environment that is

substantial, measureable, and meaningful. Significant impacts may be local or
regional, long term (greater than one year), or may be impacts that cannot be
fully mitigated (as defined in ISO 14001 and the Saudi Aramco Environmental
Management System Corporate Framework).
3.2 Acronyms
BI: Budget Item
DBSP: Design Basis Scoping Paper
EED: Environmental Engineering Division
EIA: Environmental Impact Assessment
EPD: Environmental Protection Department
ERA: Expenditure Request Approval
ESS: Environmental Screening and Scoping
FEL: Front End Loading
FPD: Facilities Planning Department
GER: General Environmental Regulations
PME: Presidency of Meteorology and Environment
PMT: Project Management Team
SAEP: Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure
4 Instructions
An ESS and EIA shall be required for all:

 BI-10 Capital Projects;
 BI-19 projects that are anticipated to have significant environmental impact;
 Master appropriations that are anticipated to have significant environmental impact
(such as some exploration and drilling operations); and
 Other company activities that are anticipated to have significant environmental
impact.
4.1 Environmental Screening and Scoping Statement
An ESS statement shall be prepared during the Business Case project stage (FEL
Phase 1).
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4.1.1 Purpose
The purpose of the ESS is to:

 Categorize the project in terms of potential environmental impact
based on PME definitions and Section 4.1.3 of this procedure;
 Provide environmental direction early in the project;
 Alert the proponent and design team of any potential environmental
concerns that must be addressed in detail in the EIA; and
 Justify funds to support preparation of the EIA.
4.1.2 Content
The ESS shall identify:

 Required environmental baseline data and analyses to be scoped in or
out of the EIA, with sound justification;
 Potential positive and/or negative environmental impacts during the
life cycle of the project, including construction, operation, upset
conditions and decommissioning that shall be analyzed in detail in
the EIA;
 Potential catastrophic pollution releases (e.g., pipeline ruptures, plant
fires, etc.) to be analyzed in detail in the EIA; and
 The survey methodology and techniques to be used in the EIA process.
 The project’s category according to its likely level of environmental
impact (as defined in Section 4.1.3).
For programs that include multiple BIs or phases, the ESS shall include
an implementation plan indicating how the major elements of the EIA
will be incorporated into the project schedule. For example, if a site
preparation BI precedes final scope development for a BI for process
facilities, terrestrial ecology surveys will have to be completed before
scope is finalized for site preparation, but air dispersion modeling cannot
be completed until scope is well-developed for process facilities.
The ESS shall also indicate if an environmental risk assessment is

required prior to final site selection. For example, a site risk assessment
may be recommended for a residential development on a site that is
known, or suspected to have been, previously contaminated. A site risk
assessment is not a substitute for an EIA.
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4.1.3 Environmental Impact Category
Projects and activities requiring an EIA shall be classified into one of

three categories based upon their likely level of environmental impact, as
defined below. These categories are based upon Appendix 2.1 of PME’s
General Environmental Regulations and Rules for Implementation,
which provide Guidelines for Classification of Industrial and
Development Projects.
For projects that cannot be classified readily due to uncertainties in

the scope or impacts, the higher applicable category shall be used.
The category may be revised during the course of project development
if there are significant additions or changes to the project scope.
Category 1: A proposed project shall be classified as first category if it:

 Has no significant or tangible adverse environmental impact on
human populations, Environmentally Sensitive Areas, Ecologically
Sensitive Areas, or significant archaeological sites;
 Will not produce off-site emissions or discharges regulated by
government or international agencies;
 Is constructed entirely within currently developed commercial or
industrial areas; and
 Will not significantly impact areas beyond the site boundary.
Category 2: A proposed project shall be classified as second category if it:

 Is likely to have adverse environmental impacts, which can be
substantially mitigated, and
 Will not significantly or irreversibly impact areas beyond the site
boundary.
Category 3: A proposed project shall be classified as third category if it:

 Is likely to have significant adverse environmental impacts on human
populations, Environmentally Sensitive Areas, Ecologically Sensitive
Areas, or significant archaeological sites, which cannot be fully
mitigated; and/or
 Produces off-site emissions or discharges that are regulated by
government or international agencies; and/or
 Produces hazardous wastes for which there are inadequate or
insufficient treatment and disposal facilities in-Kingdom; and/or
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 Is likely to have significant or serious adverse social impacts; and/or

 Will significantly impact areas beyond the site boundary.
4.1.4 Submission and Approval Process
The final ESS shall be submitted to the Division Head of EED for review
and approval.
BI-10 Capital Projects
For BI-10 Capital Projects, the ESS shall be included in the Business
Case submittal. The ESS shall be approved by the Division Head of
EED before the project passes FEL Gate 1.
BI-19 Projects
For BI-19 Projects, the ESS shall be included in the BI-19 Project Brief.
The BI-19 project ESS shall be approved by the EED/EPD General
Supervisor.
Master Appropriations
For Master Appropriations, the ESS shall be included in the Master

Appropriation Expenditure Request. The Master Appropriation ESS
shall be approved by the Division Head of EED.
4.2 Environmental Impact Assessments
The Environmental Impact Assessment is a primary project deliverable for all

BI-10 Capital Projects.
The EIA shall be of sufficient quality to aid decision-making regarding the

project, to aid the formulation of appropriate development actions, and to act as
an instrument for sustainable development.
The EIA for Category 2 and 3 projects shall be prepared by a qualified third-
party environmental consultant during the DBSP project stage (FEL phase 2).
The third party shall be a Saudi Government-permitted and/or internationally-
recognized environmental contractor or consultant that is not affiliated with the
prime design contractor.
The EIA must be approved by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources
before the project passes FEL Gate 2.
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4.2.1 Purpose
The purpose of the EIA is to ensure that the proposed project:

 Meets national and Company environmental objectives;
 Evaluates project alternatives that would better protect the
environment while achieving project objectives;
 Complies with all applicable environmental standards in the project
design;
 Acquires information necessary to obtain any Saudi Arabian
Government and Saudi Aramco environmental permits;
 Adopts the most cost-effective resource conservation measures;
 Identifies and evaluates existing baseline conditions;
 Identifies and evaluates socio-economic and public health impacts;
 Identifies waste minimization, pollution prevention, water
conservation opportunities, and environmental enhancement
opportunities that can be cost-effectively implemented during the
design, construction and operation phases of the project;
 Assesses the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and
 Identifies and implements appropriate environmental mitigation and
monitoring measures.
4.2.2 Content
The EIA shall describe the existing baseline environmental conditions

prior to project development and the expected environmental impacts
that will occur during the life cycle of the project, including construction,
operation, upset conditions and decommissioning.
The EIA shall evaluate project alternatives (e.g., location and technology)
that might reduce environmental impacts and fulfill project objectives.
The EIA shall recommend appropriate, cost-effective measures that will

eliminate, minimize, mitigate, and/or compensate for significant, adverse
environmental impacts, and shall describe how implementation of these
recommendations will be monitored during construction and operation.
The EIA shall identify all potential pollution sources during routine
construction and operation of the project (see Appendix D for examples
of potential environmental pollutants and pollution sources).
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The EIA shall evaluate the possibility of reducing Greenhouse Gas

Emissions based on CO2 equivalent, and generating Certified Emission
Reduction Units.
The EIA shall identify and explore opportunities for environmental

enhancement.
4.2.3 Environmental Impact Category
The minimum content required for a Category 1 Project EIA is defined

in Appendix A.
The minimum content required for a Category 2 Project EIA is defined

in Appendix B.
The minimum content required for a Category 3 Project EIA is defined in

Appendix C. A comprehensive EIA is required for a Category 3 project.
4.2.4 Submission and Approval Process
BI-10 Capital Projects
The draft EIA shall be submitted to the Division Head of EED as a

stand-alone document for review by the 30% DBSP stage (FEL Phase 2).
BI-19 Projects
For BI-19 Projects that do not produce a Project Proposal, the draft EIA
shall be submitted at the equivalent project stage (i.e., such that the EIA
can be reviewed and approved prior to Expenditure Request).
Master Appropriations
For on-going Master Appropriation programs (that do not have a start

and end date) that are anticipated to have significant environmental
impacts, an EIA shall be prepared and submitted to Division Head of
EED for submission to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral
Resources. The EIA shall be updated for re-submission to the Ministry
at least every three years.
EIA Review and Approval
EPD will respond with comments within 10 working days of receipt of

the draft EIA. Once EPD’s comments and concerns have been
addressed, a final EIA will be submitted to EPD. The final EIA
submitted to EPD shall be a stand-alone document. Two hard copies and
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two electronic copies are required.
EPD will forward the final EIA to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral
Resources for review and approval. The Ministry has committed to
review and return EIAs within one month.
All BI-10 Capital Projects require EIA approval by the Ministry of

Petroleum and Mineral Resources prior to passing FEL Gate 2.
Company organizations other than EPD shall not distribute the EIA
outside the Company prior to approval by the Ministry of Petroleum and
Mineral Resources.
The discovery of important new information or significant project scope

changes that impact a previously completed and EPD-approved EIA
shall require revision and resubmittal of an amended EIA to EPD for
review and approval.
When a project consists of multiple BIs located within a single site, FPD
shall combine multiple EIAs, if practical, in order to send one
comprehensive EIA to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources
for approval. The EIA must be approved by the Ministry before the first
BI passes FEL Gate 2.
5 Responsibilities
5.1 Facilities Planning Department (FPD)
FPD is responsible for the following:

1. Consulting with EED/EPD during development of the Business Case to
help evaluate the potential environmental impacts of proposed projects;
2. Collaborating with EED/EPD to determine the project category for BI-10
Capital Projects, which will be included in the ESS;
3. Collaborating with EED/EPD to develop the ESS;
4. Preparing the simplified EIA for Category 1 projects, which will be
included in the DBSP;
5. Referring BI-19 Project Briefs and ESS to EED/EPD for review prior to
approval;
6. Ensuring that appropriate funds are allocated to perform the required
environmental baseline and impact assessment work during DBSP
development;
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7. Preparing a scope of work, schedule, and qualified bidders list for the
preparation of the EIA (for all Category 2 & 3 EIAs, the scope and bidders
list shall be submitted to EPD for review and approval);
8. Managing contracts for all environmental work for Category 2 and 3 EIAs;
9. Contacting EED/EPD to:
a) Obtain existing environmental information;
b) Review and approve the scope of work;
c) Determine which areas require further study and fieldwork, and
d) Determine how to satisfy government environmental requirements.
10. Ensuring the hiring of qualified third-party Saudi government-permitted or
internationally-recognized contractors or consultants that are not affiliated
with the prime design contractor to perform Category 2 and 3 EIAs;
11. Issuing the EIA for review at the 30% DBSP stage. For projects that do not
produce DBSPs, the EIA is required and shall be submitted at the
equivalent project stage, i.e., such that the EIA is approved prior the project
passing FEL Gate 2.
5.2 Project Management Team (or Proponent for Type C-1 and BI-19 projects)
The Project Management Team (PMT) is responsible for the following:

1. Ensuring that the EIA findings and approved recommendations are included
in the final Project Proposal and implemented in the final Project Design;
2. Ensuring that implementation of the mitigation measures recommended in
the EIA, related to design and construction, are completed as outlined in the
project schedule;
3. Ensuring that costs to implement recommended mitigation measures are
included in the Expenditure Request estimate;
4. Ensuring the hiring of a third-party environmental consultant endorsed by
EPD to monitor environmental compliance during construction of Category
3 projects;
5. Submitting a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for
Category 3 Projects to EPD for review and approval, prior to
commencement of site preparation and construction activities. The CEMP
shall include all identified environmental impacts associated with
construction activities.
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5.3 Proponent Department
Proponent Department is responsible for the following:

1. Ensuring that the EIA recommendations related to operations are
implemented, monitored, and incorporated into the appropriate
Environmental Management System (EMS);
2. Consulting with EED/EPD to develop an ESS for master appropriations;
3. Preparing a scope of work and schedule for the preparation of the EIA for
Category 3 master appropriations;
4. Managing all environmental work for Category 3 EIAs for master
appropriations;
5. Issuing draft and final Category 3 EIAs for master appropriations to EPD
for review and submittal to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral
Resources for approval.
5.4 BI-19 Proponents
BI-19 Proponents are responsible for the following:

1. Preparing an ESS as part of the BI-19 Project Brief;
2. Ensuring the hiring of qualified third-party environmental consultant not
affiliated with the prime design contractor to perform Category 2 and 3
EIAs;
3. Ensuring that the ESS findings and recommendations are implemented in
the final project execution.
5.5 Programs, Forecasts and Analysis Department
The Programs, Forecasts and Analysis Department is responsible for the following:
1. Referring all BI-19 Project Briefs to FPD for review;
2. Ensuring that BI-19 Project Briefs include an ESS.
5.6 Environmental Protection Department (EPD)
EPD is responsible for the following:

1. Providing environmental policy guidance in situations where environmental
standards do not presently exist;
2. Identifying and advising on potential environmental concerns and
recommending effective solutions to mitigate these problems;
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3. Providing existing information on ambient environmental conditions;

4. Assisting FPD in preparation of the ESS and the EIA scope of work and
bidders lists;
5. Collaborating with FPD on determination of the project category and
confirming final category selection;
6. Reviewing and approving the FPD scope of work and bidders list for the
preparation of the EIA;
7. Advising on the preparation of ESS for BI-19 Project Briefs, as well as EIA
for BI-19 projects if applicable;
8. Reviewing the ESS for BI-19 Project Briefs and master appropriations.
Reviewing EIAs;
9. Providing approval for DBSPs and Project Proposals by the EPD Manager,
and ESSs and BI-19 Project Briefs by the EED/EPD General Supervisor;
10. Submitting the final EIA to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral
Resources and expediting the review and approval process;
11. Advising on environmental control and monitoring programs.
Revision Summary
9 December 2014 Major revision. This procedure has been updated so that it is applicable to all projects
following the new Capital Management System that resulted from the rollout of the ATP
Capital Efficiency Initiative.
9 March 2016 Editorial revision to change referenced to Saudi Aramco Sanitary Code (SASC) with Saudi
Aramco Environmental Health Code (SAEHC).
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Appendix A – Minimum Content of EIA for a Category 1 Project
Name of the project: ____________________________________________

Site: _________________________________________________________
Contact information: ____________________________________________
General information:
Type of project: ________________________________________________

New installation ( ) Expansion of existing facility ( )
Description of the activity:
Location: inside ( ) outside ( ) the limits of __________________ City/Town

Site coordinates: ________________________________________________
Name of industrial city or park: ____________________________________
Estimated number of residents within 250 meters around the project: ______
Area of the project site: ____________hectares ____________ square meters
(Please attach a location map showing the distance from residential clusters)
Construction activities:
Date of commencement and duration:

The area to be developed:
Description of the construction work:
This section is to be completed for industrial projects:
 Brief description of the products and their production rates:
 Brief description of the raw materials, their quantities, sources and state (liquid, powder, solid):
 Number of workers: Production hours: Shifts:
 Brief description of the preparation and production phases (attach additional papers, drawings,
technical catalogs and reports, if any):
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Permits and licenses:
(List and attach copies of all licenses and approvals obtained from the agencies
concerned):__________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Appendix B – Minimum Content of EIA for a Category 2 Project
Project data:
Name of the project: ____________________________________________

Site: _________________________________________________________
Contact information: ____________________________________________
General information:
Type of project: ________________________________________________

New installation ( ) Expansion of existing facility ( )
Description of the activity:
Location: inside ( ) outside ( ) the limits of ______________________ City

Site coordinates: ________________________________________________
Name of industrial city or park: ____________________________________
Estimated number of residents within 500 meters around the project: ______
Area of the project site: ____________hectares ____________ square meters
(Please attach a location map showing the distance from residential clusters)
Construction activities:
Date of commencement and duration:

The area to be developed and graded:
Description of the roads to be constructed inside and outside the facility:
Description of the construction works and methods of construction used:

________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Brief description of the project:
Key characteristics of the project:

___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Objectives of the project:
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Justifications of the project:
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Major components of the project:
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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Technologies used (Please attach copies of the descriptive technical reports and catalogs):
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Volumes of inputs and consumables during construction and operation:
Construction (cubic meter per Operation (cubic meter per

Inputs
day) day
Water for sanitary purposes
Water for industrial purposes
Water for other uses
(____________)
Energy (fuel)
Raw materials (producing
projects), types and quantities in
detail
other
Volumes of outputs, emissions and wastes:
Outputs and emissions In construction In operations

Aerial SO2
Aerial(suspended particles)
Aerial NOx
Aerial (other ________)
Sanitary drainage water
Industrial drainage water
Domestic solid wastes
Industrial solid wastes
hazardous solid wastes
Construction material wastes
This section is to be completed for industrial and agricultural projects:
 Brief description of the products and their production rates:
 Brief description of the raw materials, their quantities, sources and state (liquid, powder, solid):
 Number of workers: production hours: shifts:
 Brief description of the preparation and production phases (attach additional papers, drawings,
technical catalogs and reports, if any):
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Specifications of the stacks:
Height:
Diameter:
Gas emission rate: cubic meter per hour
Temperature: C
Velocity: meters per second
Water vapor content: %
Drainage outlet specifications:

Flow amount: cubic meter/day
Discharge conduit diameter:
Temperature in the blending area: C
Description of the ambient environment:

___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Significant biological properties of the area, including endemic or threatened flora and fauna, and distances to
nearest designated or proposed Protected Areas, designated Important Bird Areas, designated Important Plant
Areas, wetlands, wadis, jebels, coastline (if within 2 km of proposed development). Please provide details in
attachments as needed:
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Significant cultural properties of the area, including distances to nearest archaeological or historical sites and
agricultural areas (if within 2 km of proposed development). Please provide details in attachments as needed:
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Initial analyses of the environmental impacts (please indicate the most significant impacts and provide details in
subsequent attachments as needed):
Soil pollution Habitat loss /

Affected Water Pollution by
Air pollution and other Displacement
environment pollution wastes
impacts
Site due to
construction work
Site due to
operations
Surrounding areas
due to
construction work
Surrounding areas
due to operations
Sanitary and
public services
Fauna (animals)
Flora (plants)
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Fisheries and
marine resources
Tourism and
recreation
Cultural,
historical or
archaeological
artifacts or sites
Designated or
Proposed
Protected Areas
Ecologically
Sensitive Areas
Agricultural areas
Other
Description of the control and mitigation procedures and technologies for the various impacts:
Impact Control, mitigation procedures and technologies used

Air pollution
Water pollution
Pollution by wastes
Soil pollution
Emergency and safety cases
Other cases
Permits and licenses
(List and attach copies of all licenses and approvals obtained from the agencies
concerned):_______________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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Appendix C – Minimum Content of EIA for a Category 3 Project
A full EIA report for a Category 3 project shall comprehensively address the significant
environmental and social issues. The report's level of detail and sophistication shall be
commensurate with the potential impacts. The target audience shall be project designers and
government agencies. The EIA report shall include the following:
 Executive Summary: Summarize significant findings and recommended actions.
 Project Description: Describe the project's geographic, ecological, social, and

temporal context, including any off-site investments that may be required by the project
(e.g., dedicated pipelines, access roads, power plants, water supply, housing, and raw
material and product storage facilities).
 Baseline Data: Assess the dimensions of the study area and description of relevant
physical, biological, and socioeconomic conditions, including any changes anticipated
before the project commences. Baseline data may include, but are not limited to, the
following (where applicable):
o Ambient air quality
o Soil quality / contaminated land
o Groundwater quality
o Fisheries and marine resources
o Terrestrial biodiversity
o Noise
o Water resources
o Cultural and archaeological resources
o Agricultural resources
o Public health
o Socio-economic conditions
 Environmental, Social and Health Impacts: Identify and assess the positive and negative
impacts likely to result from the proposed project during construction and operation,
including emergency operations (including environmental, public health impacts and
socioeconomic, as applicable). Any residual negative impacts that cannot be mitigated, as
well as the impact of concurrent and proposed future development activities within the
project area (but not necessarily directly connected to the project) shall also be identified
and assessed. The extent and quality of available data, key data gaps, and uncertainties
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associated with predictions shall be identified / estimated. Topics that do not require
further attention shall be specified.
 Mitigation Plan: Identify and assess feasible and cost-effective measures that may reduce
potentially significant adverse environmental, socioeconomic and/or public health impacts
to acceptable levels. The plan shall provide details of proposed work programs, schedules
and responsibilities, and describe how mitigation measures will be implemented.
 Analysis of Alternatives: Systematic comparison of the proposed design, site, technology,

and operational alternatives in terms of their potential environmental impacts. For each of
the alternatives, the environmental costs and benefits shall be quantified to the extent
possible, and economic values shall be attached where feasible. The basis for the selection
of the alternative proposed for the project design shall be stated.
 Waste Minimization Assessment: A Waste Minimization Report is a required Value

Improvement Practices deliverable and shall be submitted during the DBSP stage (FEL
Phase 2). This assessment shall list the type and estimated quantities of all waste streams
expected to be generated during construction and operation of the facility. A stream-by-
stream analysis shall be conducted to develop proposals to eliminate or reduce waste
generation. This analysis shall consider process modifications and material substitution, as
applicable, that have potential to reduce waste generation.
 Water Systems Optimization Assessment Study: BI-10 Capital projects shall conduct a
mandatory Water System Optimization Assessment Study. This requirement can be
fulfilled by this section of the EIA or as a separate study. The purpose of this study is to
comply with Saudi Aramco’s Water Conservation Policy (INT-11) by optimizing the
process and utility capital and ensuring efficient use of water.
o The study shall be conducted by a qualified wastewater specialist. Resumés of the
licensed engineer(s) performing this study including the qualifications shall be sent to
the EED/EPD General Supervisor for review and approval prior to commencing the
study.
o The technical approach and scope of work for the water study should address process
integration, using for example Water Pinch Analysis (a systematic technique for
reducing water consumption and wastewater generation through integration of water-
using activities or processes).
o The economic feasibility of utilizing alternative sources of water and treatment options
shall be evaluated. Capital costs should be based upon life cycle cost analysis.
o FPD shall submit the scope of work of this study including deliverables to the
EED/EPD General Supervisor before commencing the study. The scope of work will
be reviewed and comments will be sent to FPD within one working week.
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 Assessment of Potential to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Evaluate the possibility

of reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Units based on CO2 equivalent, and generating
Certified Emission Reduction Units. This shall be used for notifying and quantifying
emission reduction units / credits generated for international mechanisms related to the
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Kyoto
Protocol (e.g., the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) or Nationally Appropriate
Mitigation Action (NAMA)). In addition, a detailed analysis of the economics of
generating these credits shall be provided. For further guidance related to CDM or NAMA,
refer to the UNFCCC website (http://cdm.unfccc.int/index.html) and the kingdom’s
Designated National Authority for CDM website (http://www.cdmdna.gov.sa/dnaksa.aspx).
All issues related to CDM, NAMA, or any international mechanisms, shall be handled by
EPD/Environmental Coordination Division.
 Environmental Enhancement: Identify and explore opportunities for environmental

enhancement. The scale of environmental enhancement shall be proportional to the size of
the project. Examples of environmental enhancement for terrestrial projects include, but are
not limited to: (i) planting groves of native plants (those species that occur naturally within
the local area), including grasses, herbs, shrubs and trees, which will create habitat for
native birds, mammals and reptiles; (ii) creating or restoring wetlands using treated
wastewater to attract native flora and fauna; (iii) creating patches of mixed native
vegetation amongst rocky or sandy terrain for native reptiles, etc.
 Environmental Management and Training: Assess training requirements for construction

and operations personnel necessary to fully implement the EIA recommendations.
 Environmental Monitoring Plan: Specify the type of monitoring, who would do it, how
much it would cost, and what other inputs (e.g., training) are necessary. The plan shall
indicate how monitoring findings and outcomes will be reported. EPD shall be included in
the distribution of environmental monitoring reports.
 Policy, Legal, and Administrative Framework: Discuss the policy, legal, and
administrative framework within which the EIA is prepared. Applicable environmental
regulations shall be identified and explained.
 Appendices
o List of EIA Preparers: Individuals, qualifications, and organizations.
o References: Written materials used in study preparation.
o Records of Meetings with Government Agencies
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Appendix D – List of Potential Environmental Pollutants and Pollution Sources
The following is a partial list of pollution sources that could impact the groundwater, air
quality, soil, and marine and terrestrial ecology. This list is for reference only.
Liquid Wastes Hazardous Wastes (cont.)

Redundant Liquid Chemicals Corrosive Wastes
Expired Liquid Chemicals Asbestos
Waste Liquid Chemicals Radioactive Wastes
Used Solvents and Lubricants PCB's
Sanitary Wastewater Used Batteries
Saline Wastewater Air Emission Pollutants
Oil and Oily Water
Inhalable Particulates
Process Wastewater
Sulfur Oxides
Hydrotest Water
Hydrogen Sulfide
Desalination Reject Water
Volatile Organic Compounds
Chemically Treated Wastewater
Nitrogen Oxides
Formation / Produced Water
Carbon Monoxide
Cooling Water
Aromatic Hydrocarbons (i.e., BTEX)
Surface Water Runoff
Air Toxics
Subsurface Injection of Wastewater
Ozone
Tank Bottom Water Drainage
Odors
Drilling Mud
CFCs
Spent Caustic
Ballast Water Air Emission Sources
Solid Wastes Process Related Stacks
Wastewater Lagoons
Sludge
Relief Valves/Other Fugitive Emission
Refuse
Sources
Tank Bottoms
Flares
Industrial Debris
Boilers & Process Heaters
Filter Material
Burn Pits/Other Open-Burning Areas
Containers
Combustion Gas Turbines (CGT)
Obsolete and Abandoned Facilities
Hydrocarbon Product Bulk Loading Facilities
Spent Catalysts
Cooling Towers
Construction Rubble
Motor Vehicle Emissions
Pyrophoric Scale Deposits
Burning Refuse
Tires
Incinerators (Medical & Non-Medical)
Hazardous Wastes Petroleum Storage Tanks
Flammable Wastes Construction Sources
Toxic Wastes
Site Preparation
Explosive Wastes
Temporary and/or Permanent Facility
Infectious Wastes
Construction
Installation Abandonment
Dredging and Land-filling
Pier Construction
Outfall and Intake Structures
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Appendix D – List of Potential Environmental Pollutants and Pollution Sources

(Cont'd.)
Noise Sources
Compressors
Engines
Pressure Relief Valves
Pressure Reduction Stations
Pumps and Drivers
Generators
A/C Units
Construction Equipment
Pipe Bends
Centrifugal Fans
Process Equipment
Traffic
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Engineering Procedure

SAEP-13 9 March 2016

Appendix A – Minimum Content of EIA

Previous Issue: 9 December 2014 Next Planned Update: 9 December 2019

Copyright©Saudi Aramco 2016. All rights reserved.

2.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Policy Statements

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

SAES-A-105 Noise Control

Saudi Aramco General Instructions

Saudi Aramco Materials Instructions

Saudi Aramco Form and Data Sheet

2.2 Saudi Arabian Government Environmental Regulations and Standards

2.3 Industry Codes and Standards

3 Definitions and Acronyms

BI-10 Project: A capital project to construct new facilities or upgrade existing

BI-19 Project: A capital project to upgrade or construct new facilities where

Biodiversity: “The variability among living organisms from all sources

Environmental Impact (World Bank definition): Any change to the

Environmental Impacts (PME definition): A set of environmental reactions

Front End Loading: A specific element of the Capital Management System,

Health Impact Assessment: A combination of procedures, methods and tools

Master Appropriation: A Master Appropriation authorizes the purchase of

Mitigation (World Bank definition): Measures taken to reduce adverse

Significant Environmental Impact: An impact on the environment that is

An ESS and EIA shall be required for all:

4.1 Environmental Screening and Scoping Statement

The purpose of the ESS is to:

The ESS shall identify:

The ESS shall also indicate if an environmental risk assessment is

4.1.3 Environmental Impact Category

Projects and activities requiring an EIA shall be classified into one of

For projects that cannot be classified readily due to uncertainties in

Category 1: A proposed project shall be classified as first category if it:

Category 2: A proposed project shall be classified as second category if it:

Category 3: A proposed project shall be classified as third category if it:

 Is likely to have significant or serious adverse social impacts; and/or

4.1.4 Submission and Approval Process

BI-10 Capital Projects

For Master Appropriations, the ESS shall be included in the Master

4.2 Environmental Impact Assessments

The Environmental Impact Assessment is a primary project deliverable for all

The EIA shall be of sufficient quality to aid decision-making regarding the

The purpose of the EIA is to ensure that the proposed project:

The EIA shall describe the existing baseline environmental conditions

The EIA shall recommend appropriate, cost-effective measures that will

The EIA shall evaluate the possibility of reducing Greenhouse Gas

The EIA shall identify and explore opportunities for environmental

4.2.3 Environmental Impact Category

The minimum content required for a Category 1 Project EIA is defined

The minimum content required for a Category 2 Project EIA is defined

The minimum content required for a Category 3 Project EIA is defined in

4.2.4 Submission and Approval Process

BI-10 Capital Projects

The draft EIA shall be submitted to the Division Head of EED as a

For on-going Master Appropriation programs (that do not have a start

EIA Review and Approval

EPD will respond with comments within 10 working days of receipt of

two electronic copies are required.

All BI-10 Capital Projects require EIA approval by the Ministry of

The discovery of important new information or significant project scope

5.1 Facilities Planning Department (FPD)