2B.ESIA Non-Technical Summary

NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY
TANAP DOĞALGAZ İLETİM A.Ş. TRANS ANATOLIAN NATURAL GAS PIPELINE (TANAP) PROJECT ESIA REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 4
2. PROJECT RATIONALE .................................................................................................... 4
3. TANAP DOĞALGAZ İLETİM A.Ş. ..................................................................................... 4
4. PROJECT OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................... 5
5. PROJECT SCHEDULE ..................................................................................................... 7
6. DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROJECT ............................................................................... 8
7. CONSTRUCTION OF THE PIPELINE .............................................................................. 9
8. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ................................................................................... 11
9. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS ........................ 15
9.1. Scoping........................................................................................................................ 16
9.2. Baseline Data collection .............................................................................................. 16
10. IMPACT ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................. 20
11. IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES ...................................................................... 21
11.1. Physical Components .............................................................................................. 22
11.2. Impacts on Biological Components .......................................................................... 23
11.3. Impacts on Social Components ............................................................................... 26
12. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM .................................... 27
12.1. Environmental and Social Management Plans ........................................................ 29
12.2. Investment Programmes .......................................................................................... 32
12.3. Grievance Mechanism ............................................................................................. 33
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LIST OF FIGURES
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Figure 1 TANAP project route .................................................................................................. 5
Figure 2 The Southern Corridor ............................................................................................... 6
Figure 3 Project Construction Schedule ................................................................................... 7
Figure 4 TANAP Project Route ................................................................................................ 8
Figure 5 Time schedule of Stakeholder Engagement Activities ............................................. 13
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ABBREVIATIONS
AGI Above Ground Installations

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
ESMS Environmental and Social Management System
HSE Health Safety Environment
IFI International Finance Institutions
KP Kilometer Point
MoEU Ministry of Environment and Urbanisation
NGO Non-governmental Organisation
PAP Project Affected People
PPM Public Participation Meeting
RAP Resettlement Action Plan
SEP Stakeholder Engagement Plan
TANAP Trans-Anatiolian Natural Gas Pipeline
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1. INTRODUCTION
Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP) project starting from the Georgia/Turkey border to ending at
the Turkish/Greek border has completed the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment process. This
document presents the non-technical summary of the ESIA report including the main data collection,
impact assessment studies and stakeholder engagement activities.
2. PROJECT RATIONALE
European countries which have high energy costs are dependent on outside sources regarding energy
supply.
Natural gas will continue, provided its secure supply, to play a key role in Europe’s energy mix in the
coming decades and will gain importance as the back-up fuel for renewable electricity generation that is
variable by nature.
Turkey with its geographical position is located on one of the strategically most significant routes to transfer
petroleum and natural gas from the Middle East, Caucasia and the Caspian, which have the world’s most
important resources, to Europe.
With this regards, the proposed TANAP project will provide significant contributions to:
• The secure supply of natural gas to the European markets and
• The increasing demand for natural gas of Turkey while contributing to the socio-economic
development of the country.
“The Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Government of the Republic of Turkey and the
Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan Concerning The Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline System"
and its attachment "The Host Government Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Turkey
and The Trans Anatolian Gas Pipeline Company B.V Concerning Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline
System", establishing the legal basis of TANAP project, were signed on 26 06 2012 in Istanbul.
These Agreements were approved by Law no 6375 dated 02.01.2013 which was published in the Official
Gazette on 17.01.2013. Following approval by Council of Ministers, the Agreements were published in the
Official Gazette on 19.03.2013 and entered into force.
3. TANAP DOĞALGAZ İLETİM A.Ş.
Within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding signed on 24.11.2011 by the Government of
the Republic of Turkey and the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan TANAP Doğalgaz İletim A.Ş. was
established and authorized by State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) as the Project
owner to complete the design, construction and the subsequent operation of TANAP.
The policy of TANAP has been set to deliver gas pipeline system designed to best practice industry
standards for the efficient transportation of Azerbaijani gas supplies to customers in Turkey and Europe.
While performing these activities TANAP aims to achieve a series of sustainable development goals,
including:
• To avoid any adverse impacts to the environment and society,
• Where avoidance is not possible, to minimise residual impacts,
• To maximise the positive impacts like employment and economic development,
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• To put in place an effective Stakeholder Engagement System, and
• To minimise resettlement.
TANAP will operate in full compliance with
• National laws and regulations,
• Applicable international standards,
• Best practices in the natural gas industry, and
• HSE rules defined for the project in line with national and international requirements.
4. PROJECT OVERVIEW
TANAP project aims to transport the Azeri natural gas from Shah Deniz 2 Gas Field and other fields in the
South Caspian Sea to Turkey and Europe.
TANAP begins from the Georgia/Turkey border , goes through the borders of 20 provinces, namely,
Ardahan, Kars, Erzurum, Erzincan, Bayburt, Gümüşhane, Giresun, Sivas, Yozgat, Kırşehir, Kırıkkale,
Ankara, Eskişehir, Bilecik, Kütahya, Bursa, Balıkesir, Çanakkale, Tekirdağ and Edirne, and ends at İpsala
district of Edirne at Turkey/Greek border. TANAP project is comprised of 56-inch pipeline section from the
Georgia/Turkey border to the off-take station located near Eskişehir and remaining 48-inch pipeline section
to the Turkish/Greek border. The project crosses the Marmara Sea with 30” diameter of 18km long two
parallel pipelines.
With this project the natural gas will be transported by an 1805 km long in total natural gas pipeline
system, comprised of a 1787 km underground and an 18 km Marmara crossing subsea pipeline, including
all above and below ground facilities in the Republic of Turkey.
Figure 1 TANAP project route
TANAP Project is part of the Southern Gas Corridor which comprises the South Caucasus Pipeline
(SCPX), TANAP and the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP).
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Figure 2 The Southern Corridor
The TANAP system will be fully automated with main and back-up control centres to meet the requirements
of gas transmissions and associated environmental, social and safety considerations.
The main pipeline facilities include the required number of compression facilities, block valve stations,
distribution and custody transfer metering facilities. The pipeline crosses terrain with challenging
geotechnical features, including landslides and other geo-hazards, in addition to crossing regions with
different levels of urbanization and economic activity.
The TANAP System includes:
1. Onshore pipeline:
 A main natural gas pipeline from the Turkey-Georgian Border to the Turkish-Greece border
 Diameter: 56" from Turkey-Georgian Border till Eskişehir off-take and 48” from Eskişehir to
Turkey/Greece border.
 Total Length: 1787 km, total, approximate
2. Offshore pipeline section:
 Diameter: 2 x 36",
 Length: 2 x 18 km, approximate.
3 Compressor Stations1:
 7 compressor stations (2 at First Stage, 4 at Second Stage, and 7 at Third Stage 2) at

intermediate points for fulfilling pressure requirements:
4. Metering Stations:3
 1 custody receiving border metering station at the entry point at Georgian border,
 1 metering station at Eskişehir off-take lateral line
 1 metering station at Thrace off-take line
 1 custody delivery border metering station at the exit point at Edirne.
5. Pig Launcher and Receiver facilities:4
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Compressor stations are designed to increase the gas pressure so as to adjust the gas flow to the desired throughput.
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This ESIA report includes the first and second stage compressor stations. The third stage compressor stations will be subject to a
separate ESIA report and process when the decision for the realisation of these compressor stations is taken.
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These will be the facilities for controlled transport of natural gas on both sides of the pipe at country boundary crossings and at 2 off-
take stations identified in Turkey
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 At each compressor station,

 At the custody receiving border metering station at the entry point,
 At the custody receiving border metering station at the exit point,
 At Eskişehir off-take lateral line at start,
 At both sides of Dardanelle strait crossing,
 At 3 various points along the pipeline route.
8. Block Valve Stations5
 49 block valves
9. Off-take points:
 1 in Thrace
 1 in Eskişehir
10. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) automation, control and Telecommunication
equipment:
 Main Control Centre in Ankara, Turkey.
5. PROJECT SCHEDULE
The construction of the TANAP Project is expected to last for 4 years, and a phased approach will be
pursued where the target for completion of construction and start of the operation of the 56 inch section
from the Georgia/Turkey border to the off-take station located near Eskişehir is by mid-2018. The target for
completion of the remaining 48 inch section to the Turkish/Greek border is by the end of 2019.
EIA Preparation
EIA Review and Approval by Ministry
Land Acquisition Process
Front End Engineering Design
Tender for Procurement and Construction
Onshore Offshore Detailed engineering
Onshore Pipeline Construction to Eskisehir
Compressor Stations Construction
Onshore Pipeline Construction from Eskisehir
Offshore Pipeline Construction
Commissioning
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Figure 3 Project Construction Schedule
The pipeline transport capacity will increase over stages. The initial capacity of 16 bcma (First Stage) is
expected to be increased to 24 bcma by 2023 (Second Stage) and to 31 bcma by 2026 (Third Stage), upon
construction of the required additional compressor stations.
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Pigging stations are installed to allow cleaning of the pipeline and prevent corrosion.
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Block Valve Stations (BVSs) are the structures installed to turn off the gas flow and provide partial isolation as required in an
emergency.
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6. DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROJECT
Figure 4 TANAP Project Route
The route development process has taken into consideration several route corridor alternatives and applied
technical routing criteria; as well as a pre-assessment of the route alternatives’ environmental / social
impact potentials to select a route corridor which, due to its more favourable properties, was identified as
the Preferred Route.
Kızılırmak River Crossing at KP 1087 Sea of Marmara Crossing – Anatolian Side
The preferred route corridor is selected based on the following criteria:
 Minimize traversing areas of difficult constructability such as steep slopes; high elevations,
or rocky terrain;
 Minimize overall pipeline length;
 Minimize the crossing length through the Marmara Sea;
 Be in proximity to transportation infrastructure to lessen impacts from road or other additional
construction;
 Minimize environmental and social impacts;
 Minimize impacts to cultural/archaeological sites;
 Avoid areas where unstable ground or other geohazards have been identified;
 Avoid proximity to settlements and populated areas;
 Minimize the impact on important agricultural lands;
 Minimize security risks;
 Minimize crossing of existing and/or planned state authority infrastructure;
 Minimize total cost.
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7. CONSTRUCTION OF THE PIPELINE

The construction steps defined for the onshore pipeline section are defined below;
A) Pre-Construction Activities
Land Acquisition: For the entire Pipeline Route;
Unrestricted and exclusive rights for the 16 m permanent right of way corridor, temporary easement
rights will be obtained for 20 m of the Construction Corridor outside the limits of the 16m strip and
ownership rights for some of the project entities such as above-ground installations, stake locations,
access roads, etc. will be obtained.The principle of land acquisition is "by consent" with private
landowners, where applicable. In situation where this would not be possible (i.e. multiple owners, cases
where the heirs have not registered the title deeds to their names and etc.), court cases will apply as per
the Land Acquisition Law no. 2942 amended by Law no. 4650. The project will prepare a resettlement
action plan in line with the national and international requirements. The compensation of direct and/or
indirect losses of project affected people will be performed in line with this resettlement plan.
Pre-construction surveys: Prior to the commencement of construction, a pre-construction survey

(investigation) will be performed for the determination and assessment of detailed construction
estimation, specific construction methods, required resources and equipment; as well as overall planning
aspects for the performance of the construction works.
Staking out: The surveyors will put stakes into the ground to mark the pipeline centre line, RoW
boundaries and notable environmental/cultural/archaeological resources (e.g., wetlands, known ruins).
Mobilization (Camps and Pipe Yards):The construction phase will begin with the installation of the
temporary facilities that will be utilized for the construction of the TANAP Pipeline System with the camps
and pipe storage yards. These facilities will be used for accommodation of the staff and workers, offices,
warehousing, maintenance, fuelling, pipe/other material storages.
Prior to construction of these facilities, the topsoil (if present) in all the development areas will be
stripped and deposited under proper conditions. After construction, this topsoil will be used for the
restoration of the areas of the temporary facilities, if appropriate, to allow post-construction land use.
B) Construction Phase
The pipeline construction will include the below major consecutive activities:
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Topsoil Stripping and Grading of RoW
Stringing and Welding of Pipes
Excavating / Trenching
Ditching / Lowering - in & Lay Down
Tie-Ins
Bedding & Covering Pipe
Backfilling
Reinstatement
Hydrostatic Testing
Pipeline Drying
The method for the construction of the off shore is defined taking into account the geometrical restraints of
the anticipated laying method and lay vessel, as well as the most unfavorable environmental conditions
under which laying will proceed.
There will not be any dredging activities during off shore construction works. No liquid effluents will be
discharged to the sea before treatment. Measures will be in place to prevent disposal of construction debris
and other solid waste into the marine environment.
REINSTATEMENT
The objective is that the pipeline RoW becomes capable of supporting the same kind and intensity of land
use that existed prior to the project; that the visual impact of the construction is minimized, and that an
equivalent environmental value is re-established after construction. Land use in this sense includes not
only agriculture, but extends to other uses such as grazing, forestry, and watershed.
Reinstatement begins with the stockpiling of topsoil as one of the first steps of construction, and ends
only when that topsoil is replaced, seeded (or replanted), and protected against erosion with physical
works such as slope breakers and drainage channels, and protection of rivers. Collaboration and co-
operation with farmers and land managers is important for a successful reinstatement.
Reinstatement will be performed in three separate phases with different objectives:
- Slope stabilization and erosion protection;
- Surface reinstatement
- Revegetation.
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8. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Stakeholders are defined as individuals or groups who can affect, or are positively or negatively affected
by, or have a legitimate interest in the Project results and performance.
TANAP Doğal Gaz İletim A.Ş., as the project owner, regards engagement of the public and all stakeholders
during all phases of the project and considers the engagement of all stakeholders, at the all phases of
project including the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment process, as an important factor. A
“Stakeholder Engagement Plan” has been prepared within the scope of the project and all stakeholder
engagement activities have been performed in line with this Plan
Stakeholders are recorded throughout the life of the Project in the following categories:
 Governmental authorities at the national, regional and local levels;
 Multi-national and international organizations (i.e., United Nations, World Bank Group, bilateral
donors, etc.);
 Non-commercial, non-governmental and public organisations particularly those with an interest in

environmental and social issues at the international, national, regional and local levels;
 Interest groups, such as universities and their foundations, cooperatives, local business
establishments, business associations, chambers of commerce and others (i.e., labour, youth,
religious, businesses, etc.);
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 PAPs to be affected by the Project including vulnerable (i.e., elderly, people with disabilities,
women-headed households etc.) groups and land owners/users;
 Project employees;
 Media.
TANAP is using an Online Registry and Tracking System for Stakeholder and Grievance Management.
This database system, which can be used only by registered TANAP staff, allows a more efficient
management of stakeholder data with several benefits that allow improving coordination among TANAP
staff, to track Stakeholder Engagement Activities performed with specific stakeholders and to generate
reports for different teams and purposes. The list of stakeholders with their contact details was uploaded on
this Register.
Stakeholder engagement is a continuous process that will continue through the lifetime of the Project. The
most active period of engagement takes place during the Project development and ESIA process, when
stakeholder inputs are critical to designing the route in a way that minimises impact on the environment and
communities near the pipeline.
The completed and planned activities within the Stakeholder Engagement process are described in the
following figure:
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Preparation of stakeholder Scoping

engagement Plan
Stakeholder Engagement
Public Participation Baseline report
ESIA Process
Completed
Meetings
Project disclosure during Impact assessment

field study surveys
ESIA and
Other stakeholder
Environmental and
engagement activities
Social Management
Reports
ESIA disclosure
Pre construction
Implementation of
Management Plans
Planned
Construction
Stakeholder Engagement
Social investment
programs
Continuous stakeholder Operation

engagement activities
Grievance Mechanism
Decommissioning
Figure 5 Time schedule of Stakeholder Engagement Activities
Stakeholder engagement activities have been performed before and during the preparation of the
ESIA report.
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 Preliminary visits were made to governmental authorities between the dates of 07 September
2012 and 20 September 2012.
 PPMs were held to inform the PAPs and other stakeholders about the Project and to gather
any concerns, feedbacks and suggestions regarding the Project. Official PPMs refer to the
obligatory meetings stipulated by the Turkish Regulation on Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) (Official Gazette No/Date: 26939/17.07.2008).These meetings were
organized in collaboration with pertinent Provincial Directorates of Environment and
Urbanization (PDoEU) and were held between February 25-March 11, 2013 in 21 provinces in
total.
 Additional PPMs refer to the unofficial meetings that are not stipulated by Turkish EIA
Regulation. These meetings were held between March 18-29, 2013 in order to cover the other
42 districts along the route that were not visited during the official PPMs.
The following points have been repeatedly recorded in the meetings:
 Land Acquisition
 Project Background/Details
 Damage to Land/Reinstatement
 Gas Supply Opportunity
 Local Employment Opportunities
 Another engagement activity was the

NGO and Interest Group Consultation
Meeting.
A total of three meetings were held;

two in Ankara respectively on
November 12 and 13, 2013 and one in
Istanbul on November 15, 2013.
These meetings aimed to form a

platform to i) bring Project Team and
relevant national and international
stakeholders together for the first time,
ii) introduce the planned Project to the
participants, iii) obtain
questions/comments and suggestions
from the stakeholders, iv) share the
current draft of the SEP, v) share
contact information of the Project for
further
questions/comments/suggestions, and
vi) to obtain feedbacks of the
stakeholders related to SEP.
Presentations were used by technical consultants during the Public Participation Meetings (PPM) and
stakeholder meetings to give project overall information and to respond to specific, technical, and
administrational questions.
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Several communication tools have been developed and used to provide efficient stakeholder
engagement. These tools are;
 Corporate website: A corporate website (www.tanap.com) has been established for conveying
announcements, Project documents, reports and contact details.
 Free hotline: A toll free hotline – 0 800 314 11 22 – is available for any stakeholder to use. The
hotline is meant to give stakeholders easy access to the company.
 Project brochure: A Project Brochure (Appendix 3.2f and 3.2g) has been developed to give
stakeholders general information about the Project, the ESIA process, contact details and the
grievance mechanism
 Press Release: Press releases are being utilized to keep all stakeholders updated about
Project developments.
 Formal Correspondences: Formal written correspondences are being used by TANAP

Doğalgaz İletim A.Ş. staff and specialist consultants for consultation with state authorities.
9. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
An integrated approach with the aim of meeting all national regulatory requirements and, in addition, of
meeting the requirements of the relevant International Finance Institutions (IFIs) was followed during
the EIA process that was initiated in order to evaluate the environmental impacts of Trans Anatolian
Natural Gas Pipeline Project (TANAP) according to the Regulation on Environmental Impact
Assessment which was issued on the Official Gazette dated 17.07.2008 and numbered 26939.
In order to implement TANAP Project in the most efficient way, the ESIA process was implemented
from the beginning of the project. The environmental and social aspects were taken into consideration
while determining the TANAP project route.
The ESIA documentation will be subject to the review of the competent Turkish authorities and the IFIs
to assess the compliance with requirements applicable to the project. Engagement of the stakeholders
and consultation with the public to identify their concerns on the project and reflect these concerns into
the ESIA process will be a continuous process.
ESIA process for the TANAP project is summarized in the following chart.
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Scoping
Categorization of the Project, MoEU EIA
Project Scoping report
Special Format
Baseline Studies
Secondary data and baseline site data
Baseline reporting
collection
Impact Assessment
Impact analysis Impact assessment
Management Plans
Definition of mitigation measures Management Plans for Significant Impacts
Disclosure
Public Disclosure of the project information Finalisation of the ESIA report by reflecting
and ESIA findings public concerns
Monitoring Plans
Plans for the monitorng of the establishment and effectiveness of mitigation measures
Monitoring
Follow up of Management plans
9.1. Scoping
During the scoping phase a scoping report has been prepared for the project in line with IFI
requirements.
The Ministry of Environment and Urbanization has defined the Special Format for the project on 29
March 2013 after the completion of Public Participation Meetings held between February 25-March 11,
2013 in 21 provinces in total.
9.2. Baseline Data collection
Within the scope of the ESIA study of the TANAP Project, at first data on the Baseline Study Areas
were collected aiming to determine the existing physical, biological and social status.
The Baseline Study Areas are based on the likely area of influence of the Project in which a direct or
an indirect impact on the physical, biological and social components might occur.
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These areas are spatially identified for the environmental components below:
Phsyical Onshore Components Phsyical Offshore Components

Meteorology and climatology, Bottom morphology &Sediments
Air quality Seismology
Geology and geomorphology, Sea water
Seismology , Physical oceanography
Soil Seismology
Hydrology and surface water quality Sea water
Hydrogeology and groundwater quality Physical oceanography
Noise and vibration Noise and vibration
Visual aesthetics
Biological Onshore Components Biological Offshore Components

Terrestrial flora Marine flora
Terrestrial fauna Marine fauna
Freshwater flora Marine habitats and ecosystems
Freshwater fauna Marine biodiversity
Terrestrial habitats and ecosystems Marine protected areas
Freshwater habitats and ecosystems
Biodiversity
Protected areas
Onshore social components Offshore social components

Infrastructure Infrastructure
Education Education
Land Use Land Use
Demographics (Population) Demographics (Population)
Economic Conditions Economic Conditions
Employment Employment
Health (Including Health Facilities) Health (Including Health Facilities)
Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Cultural Heritage and Archaeology
Industry Industry
During physical baseline data collection:
Data collection for the description of the current conditions of the phsyical environment was perfomed.
The sampling locations were defined considering the potentail impacts of the project at these locations
depending on their distance to the pipeline and current sensitivity.
 PM10 and PM2.5 sampling was performed at a total of 162 points selected.
 SO2, NOX, and O3 sampling was performed at a total 40 points.
 Noise and vibration measurement was performed at a total 69 points.
 For the wet season and dry season 327 and 218 sampling points were determined for surface
water qyality measurements.
 Groundwater sampling was conducted at 37 locations
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Kızılırmak-Kırıkkale- Surface water Sakarya Haymana- surface water

sampling sampling
During biological baseline data collection:
 A total of 240 sampling stations were visited/chosen for terrestrial flora studies.
 A total of 43 sampling stations were visited/chosen foraquatic flora studies.
 A total of 133 sampling stations for mammal reptiles and amphibian species were visited.
 There were 152 sampling stations for bird species.
 The field study was at 243 station identified for terrestrial invertebrates.
 In total 189 sampling stations were selected for freshwater fish and macroinvertebrates
studies.
Among the various endemics identified along the route following new species to
science were identified:
Arthropods
Chrysolina n. sp., Tipula n. sp.1, Dioctria n. sp. 1, Dioctria n. sp. 2, Muzimes n. sp.
Hilara n. sp. 1, Hilara n. sp. 2, Hilara n. sp. 3, Hextoma n. sp.,
Flora
Verbascum sp. Nov
Tipula n. sp.1 Muzimes n. sp
During social baseline data collection:
Social Baseline Studies were conducted to obtain updated and sound socio-economic data about
potential project-affected settlements as well as to identify any possible concerns and feedbacks of the
local communities regarding the Project. These activities represented an important opportunity to
collect baseline information from stakeholders as well as to inform them on the Project, allowing them
to express opinions and comments. Surveys were conducted in four main forms:
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 Questionnaires to settlement heads- A total of 396 questionnaires

 Questionnaires to households- A total of 2253 questionnaires
 Key informants- A total of 151 meetings
 Focus groups- A total of 307 meetings
 Phone survey- A total of 117 calls
Focus Group Meeting with Young People Focus Group Meeting with Women
Answering Baseline Survey Questionnaires
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10. IMPACT ASSESSMENT
The impact assessment process used a methodology adopted for the project which is highly
transparent and a semi-quantitative. The methodology is also based on cartographical outputs to
identify the hot-spot areas, where significant impacts are likely to occur.
Overall the methodology is based on the identification of the following elements:
 Project components: units with specific physical, technological and location that are part of
the project
 Project activities: each activity that are necessary for the construction, operation or
decommissioning of the various project components;
 Impact factors: forms of direct or indirect interference produced by the project actions on the
environment and society, able to influence the environmental and social state or quality;
 Sensitivity: sum of the conditions which characterize the present quality and/or trends of
specific environmental and social components and/or of their resources;
 Impacts: changes undergone by the environmental and social state or quality because of the
different impact factors generated by the project actions;
 Mitigation measures: actions adopted in order to avoid or minimize potential adverse

impacts, or to enhance positive impacts.
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11. IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES
Studies were conducted for the estimation of the extent of the potential impacts and to also assess
their significance. Required mitigation measures were also identified in the assessment phase.
Computer programs were used for the estimation of the extent of the potential impacts of noise and air
emissions.
Informing the parties (public and other stakeholders) who may be affected by the Project and taking
their opinions, collecting baseline data and progress and design of the project were all carried out in
parallel schedules providing continuous interaction.
After the ESIA process is completed, monitoring activities will be conducted for the construction,
operation and decommissioning periods in order to follow up the implementation and the efficiency of
the environmental and social mitigation measures. Defined mitigation measures and monitoring
requirements are considered during the detailed design of the Project. These mitigation measures and
monitoring requirements are reflected in the construction, operation and decommissioning,
specifications through management and monitoring plans that are included in the tender
documentation. This will ensure informing the project contractors on these requirements.
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11.1. Physical Components

Potential impacts during construction Major Mitigation measures
Air quality associated with the dust and air A designated right of way (ROW) working strip
pollutants associated with the construction has been defined and restrictions of works will be
earthworks vehicle traffic, performed in the designated ROW. The ROW will
be reduced at forest and ecologically sensitive
Soil and land use associated with the erosion areas.
and sedimentation along pipeline routes;
changes in land use capability and loss of Existing roads will be used as much as
agricultural land. possible and development of new roads will be
minimized.
Noise and vibration associated with the
construction earthworks vehicle traffic Top soil management measures will be in
place. The top soil will be stripped, salvaged and
Hydrology and surface water quality stored to be laid back after the completion of
associated with water pollution through the construction works.
mobilisation of sediments, nutrients and
pathogens, accidental releases of pollutants and Procedures will be in place to prevent soil
release of sewage and wastewater. contamination during construction works.
Hydrogeology and groundwater quality Temporary erosion control measures will be in

associated with changes to surface hydrological place during construction.
conditions and water quality/contamination.
The disturbed areas will be reinstated/ re-
Visual aesthetics associated with vegetation vegetated and appropriate biorestoration
clearing and construction of above ground techniques will be used to bring the disturbed
installations. areas to original conditions.
Marine environment associated with pipe laying Construction activities at the river crossings will
in contaminated sediment, biological and be limited to periods of low flow, when
physical marine components can be potentially sediments are minimal.
impacted.
Trenchless or isolation methods will be used
at selected river crossings as per the engineering
specifications.
Hydrostatic testing will be planned so that the

opportunities for water re-use are maximized:
First priority is to use surface water for
hydrotesting, if this is not possible groundwater
resources can be used with permission and
ensuring no impact on public use and
environmental sensitivities
Potential impacts during operation Major Mitigation measures
Air quality associated with air emissions mainly During the operation of the pipeline TANAP,
from dust from ongoing management of the landscaping measures will be in place to
pipelines and compressor station functioning. minimize the visual impacts of the
compressors stations. The limited noise and air
Visual aesthetics associated with the above emissions generated from the compressor
ground installations. stations will be minimized through design and
operating procedures.
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11.2. Impacts on Biological Components
Major Mitigation measures

Potential impacts during construction
Flora and Fauna associated with the vegetation The project components are located on
clearing in the Right-of-Way, the loss of habitats previously disturbed area rather than new
and the accidental introduction of alien and areas where possible. The ecological sensitive
invasive species. are considered during the identification of the
pipeline route.
Marine habitats and species associated with
the pipe laying at coastal areas Reduced construction width at protected and
sensitive areas.
Aquatic ecosystem associated with the crossing
river with open-cut method. Construction works will be completed in shorter
periods at sensitive areas.
Biorestoration and re-vegetation will be

applied at disturbed areas to establish the
original vegetative cover.
During the operation phase no biological components are expected to be particularly impacted,
since the bio-restoration works will be correctly conducted.
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Passing through protected areas :
Manyas Lake (Bursa) Sarıkamış Forest (Sarıkamış, Erzurum)
TANAP Project has conducted extensive flora and fauna studies in order to minimise the impacts of project
activities on the protected ecologic areas and the biodiversity in Turkey. As a result of surveys, conducted over
two different seasons, existing sensitive species have been identified and mitigation measures to protect these
sensitive sepcies have been defined.In addition, 9 insect and 1 flora species new to science have been
identified.
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MINIMIZE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
THROUGH
 Reduced Construction width
 Respect seasonal constraints
 Minimize noise and disturbance
to animals
 Maximize dust suppression
 Reinstatement and
biorestoration
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11.3. Impacts on Social Components

Potential impacts during construction Major Mitigation measures
During the construction phase main impacts on Intersections between temporary roads and
traffic and roads will occur in crossings access roads will be designed so to be traffic-
between the pipeline corridor and existing safe, especially for heavy-load vehicles;
roads.
Authorities will be notified when the oversize
The need to transport material, products and staff heavy vehicles will be required and vehicles
will lead to increased traffic, mainly of heavy will be escorted;
vehicles, on the existing road network.
Access to settlements will always be
The Project will have a broad range of impacts guaranteed either through diversions or by
on the health, education, safety and security of allowing the passage of vehicles and livestock at
the communities within the Area of Influence. certain hours through the use of appropriate
These can span from temporary nuisances to solutions
more severe effects on daily activities, all of
which in return can affect the progress of the The public consultation meetings and
Project and the relationship between TANAP stakeholder engagement activities will be
and the local communities. continued.
With reference to the land use the main social There will be Compensation measures for the
impact will occur primarily during the construction impacts on livelihood of the community.
phase when restriction will be applied to land
use (e.g. agriculture, grazing). The local employment and procurement will
be maximized to increase the positive impact on
The corridor crosses a number of existing the socioeconomic conditions of the region.
infrastructure facilities. The pipeline routes has
been planned to limit interference with residential There will be continuous liaison process with
areas. Nevertheless some temporary impacts are the local community for planning the project
expected during the construction phase (e.g. traffic, minimising the interface with the
routes; irrigation systems). existing infrastructure and public services.
Due to the scale of the Project a large number The Company will prepare of Code of Conduct
of workers will be needed during the containing rules that workers are to follow both
construction phase generating impacts (positive during working hours and in campsites;
and negative) on the social context. recommendations on behaviour during free-time
Accommodations at the camp sites will be will also be provided
available for the workers.
A grievance mechanism and community
Impacts on cultural heritage are at two different relations programme will be implemented. Local
levels: the risk that project activities may damage Authorities will be liaised to identify if Project
monuments and sites and the risk that project activities can interfere with traditional
activities may disrupt intangible heritage such celebrations or festivities; alternative solutions
as festivities and traditional beliefs. will be agreed with local authorities
During the operation phase of the project, the The local employment and procurement
component most likely to be impacted is will be maximized to increase the positive
employment and livelihoods. The pipeline is impact on the socio-economic conditions of
expected not to imply any long-term restrictions the region.
on the current land use along the routes.
Therefore it is not expected that previous
activities will be highly impacted
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12. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
TANAP and its contractors are responsible for development of their own environmental and social
management systems (ESMS). The systems ultimately have the same aim ensuring that:
• The Project meets its legal and other Project requirements;
• The Project Environmental and Social aspects are identified and potential impacts are
controlled (or enhanced in the case of positive impacts) as far as possible and as per Project
commitments; and
• The Project demonstrates continual improvement in its environmental and social

management.
To assure appropriate management of environmental and social risks that could compromise the
efficiency of project development and execution, TANAP is establishing an environmental and social
management system (ESMS) to meet national and international standards and best practices.
In the below sections the major elements of ESMS of TANAP are described and will set the basis for
the Contractors and Subcontractors of TANAP.
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TANAP Corporate Environmental and Social Policy
“TANAP is aware that quality, occupational health & safety, environmental and social issues bear
prime importance in the success of the TANAP in all of its functions, Projects and performed activities.
TANAP shall always carry out its obligations with utmost quality and with minimized impacts to health,
safety, environment and communities by ensuring that all related risks and aspects are identified,
assessed and mitigated appropriately. The health and safety of our employees and of third parties
shall always take precedence over profitability. That is why integrated management systems shall be
given the necessary priority.
The following principles form an integral part of TANAP’s policy:
 TANAP pursues to implement an effective and dynamic Integrated Management Systems

applicable to all its activities. This Integrated Management Systems shall be a process based
system, fully compliant with and cover all aspects of ISO 9001; ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001;
 TANAP implements all safety measures; to prevent accidents and damages to the health of our
employees and to the parties whose health is affected by our operations; to prevent occupational
diseases; to prevent environmental and social impacts.
 TANAP promotes that health, safety, environmental and social issues are common responsibility
at all levels of TANAP, and contractors & suppliers are obliged to act in line with TANAP
standards;
 TANAP does not permit reprisal of any employee, objecting or even refusing to perform work
under unsafe conditions;
 TANAP develops Emergency Response Plans to be able to respond accidents and emergency
situations for whole activities of TANAP.
 TANAP develops Incident and Accident Investigation Procedures to ensure all incidents are
investigated to prevent recurrence of similar incidents;
 TANAP will prevent pollution and protect environment and communities by implementing a
mitigation hierarchy aiming at avoiding, reducing, restoring, and, as appropriate, off-setting
adverse impacts of the activities;
 TANAP aims to contribute to sustainable development and achieve net benefits to biodiversity
conservation.
 TANAP will ensure transparency, accountability and stakeholder dialogue on social,

environmental, safety, security and other relevant issues through regular, free, prior and informed
consultations.
 TANAP will pay particular attention to disadvantaged and vulnerable groups to establish an
independent mechanism to address concerns and grievances, in a timely, impartial and
transparent manner.
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 TANAP will seek to avoid involuntary resettlement and mitigate the impacts of economic
displacement by careful planning and implementation of appropriate measures to mitigate adverse
impacts on displaced persons.
 TANAP will support economic and social development of communities and improve positive
benefits through sustainable social investment programs for the communities along the TANAP
Pipeline route.
 TANAP provides high-quality systems, components, services and solutions that, based on risk
considerations, consistently meet the needs of its projects, works, ventures, installations and thus
cover the interests of TANAP, the Host Government, the stakeholders and our business partners;
 TANAP is committed to comply, in all its activities, with the applicable legislation, internationally
accepted standards, and best business practices of the international Natural Gas pipeline industry;
 TANAP is committed to continually improve the effectiveness as well as the efficiency of its
integrated management systems in every aspect of its business activities;
 TANAP promotes the motivation and satisfaction of its employees and business partners.
 TANAP emphasizes the importance of individual advancement and organizational improvement by

encouraging further education and training as well as to communicate the requirements of health,
safety, environmental and social policies and improve health, safety and environmental skills and
competency requirements of employees, contractors and others at the workplace;
 TANAP strives to earn an international reputation for excellence, independence and responsibility,
which TANAP will be proud to use for the benefit of its shareholders, clients, business partners
and employees;
 TANAP furthermore will be strictly adhering to the “TANAP Code of Conduct”. Within this respect,
the requirements of this policy shall be considered as minimum requirements to be applied by all
Suppliers and Vendors working for the Project.
 TANAP will periodically review the policy and revise as required according to the project’s new
Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental and Social objectives and as system evolves.
12.1. Environmental and Social Management Plans
The Environmental and Social Management Plans are developed as key components of an
Environmental and Social Management System required managing the environmental and social
aspects during the TANAP Project’s design, construction and operation phases. These include both
the environmental and social components affected by the project and specifically the affected
construction corridor and the project area of influence (AoI) and the supply chain depending on site
specific requirements. These plans are as follows:
 Construction Impacts Management Plan
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This plan aims to describe the mitigation measures to be in place during land preparation and
construction in order to manage the environmental and social impacts of the project
 Community Safety Management Plan
The implementation of this Plan will to reduce any project impacts on the safety of local residents
due to project activities during the construction and operation phase of the project.
 Community Relations Plan
Through the implementation of this Plan local project affected people and institutions and groups
all stakeholder who have interest in the project during the construction and operating phases of
TANAP Project will be involved in the project.
 Employment and Training Plan
This plan will assure that local employment is maximized during the construction and operational
phases of the TANAP project by setting local employment targets.
 Procurement and Supply Management Plan
With the implementation of this plan the local supply of products and services to be used during
the construction and operational phases of the TANAP Project will be maximised.
 Land Acquisition, Compensation Action Plan and Resettlement Action Plan
There will not be any physical displacement resulting from the TANAP project. In cases of
economic displacement, TANAP Project will develop a Resettlement Action to compensate
affected persons. The plan will establish the entitlements of the affected persons and communities
and ensure these are provided in a transparent, consistent, and equitable manner. Economically
displaced persons will be compensated at full replacement cost and be provided opportunities to
improve or restore their means of income-earning capacity.
A Resettlement Action Plan is under preparation ensure that a fair and transparent land
acquisition process is implemented and to ensure that immovable assets affected both
permanently and temporarily by the Project are compensated. The Resettlement Plan will be
finalised before the start of construction activities.
Regarding possible impacts on livelihood the following main mitigation measures will be applied
throughout the construction phase:
 Access to properties will be guaranteed or appropriate alternative accesses will be

agreed with users;
 The existing irrigation networks affected by Project activities will be mapped and
appropriate technical solutions will be implemented to reduce possible interferences;
if interferences are unavoidable, appropriate alternative solutions will be agreed with
irrigation water users;
 Any damage to irrigation channels will be repaired promptly in accordance with the
channel users;
 Any unplanned disruption of irrigation channels will be managed through a
contingency specific plan which includes prompt communication to local
communities, and implementation of all actions necessary in accordance channel
users until disruption is solved;
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 Existing irrigation wells affected by Project activities will be mapped to assess

interferences with Project activities; in case closure of wells or limitation to access are
unavoidable, appropriate alternative solutions will be agreed with well users;
 Specific studies will be performed to ensure that freshwater needed for Project
activities does not reduce access to water used for farming activities; if interferences
are unavoidable, the Company will consult with local authorities and with irrigation
users to agree on alternative solutions;
 All land used temporarily for Project activities will be reinstated to previous conditions
in order to allow previous agriculture activities;
 The temporary nature of work opportunities will be highlighted to future workers, to
ensure that they do not neglect farming activities to work for the Project;
 A Grievance Mechanism will be set up for communities and individuals to formally
communicate their concerns, complaints and grievances to the company and
facilitate resolutions;
 Compensations to accidental damages caused by project activities will be determined
according to the Grievance Management Procedure that the Company will prepare.
 Aggregates Management Plan
During the construction of the pipeline and various Above Ground Installations (AGIs) and
ancillary sites (compressor stations, camping areas, pipe storage areas etc.) and relevant
infrastructure along the pipeline within the scope of the Project significant quantities of aggregate
materials will be needed. This plan will define the potential impacts of the management and
handling of aggregates and the measures for the mitigation of these impacts.
 Traffic Management Plan
The Traffic Management Plan (TMP) will identify the measures that need to be taken in order to
minimize the possible impacts related to traffic, due to the project activities, during the life of the
project.
 Cultural Heritage Management Plan
The cultural heritage management strategy will assure avoidance of significant cultural and
archaeological resources within the Area of Influence of the pipeline project. This plan will include
impact and mitigation measures during the construction phase with the aim of protecting all known
cultural resources and the procedure for chance findings during construction and land preparation
phase.
 Transport Management Plan
The Transportation Management Plan (TMP) will identify the measures that need to be taken in
order to minimize the possible impacts on the traffic, due to the project activities, during the life of
the project.
The sources of the materials to be used within the scope of TANAP project (domestic and foreign)
will be determined in the next phases of the project. Transport Management Plan will be prepared
by the Contractor prior to the construction in line with the opinions of TANAP.
Transport Management Plan will be developed in relation with the project Logistics Study:
 to identify adequacy of the highways, seaways and railways in Turkey,
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 to determine the transportation boundaries and

 to determine the construction transport plan and program.
 Erosion, Reinstatement and Landscaping Plan
The Erosion, Reinstatement and Landscaping Plan (ERLP) will set out TANAP’s requirements for
the reinstatement and re-establishment of soil and vegetation following construction (bio-
restoration) activities so as to minimize erosion. This plan also applies to permanent and
temporary AGIs during the construction of the project. This document is complementary to the
other Project Standards (i.e. Erosion and Reinstatement Specification, Bio-restoration Typical
Drawings, Typical Crossing Drawings.)
 Pollution Prevention Plan
The Pollution Prevention Plan (PPP) outlines the actions to avoid or, when cannot be avoided,
minimize the release of pollutants or spills to air, water and land during implementation of the
project
 Waste Management Plan
The Waste Management Plan (WMP) includes the identification of waste streams and
management actions including minimization, recycling, collection, storage, treatment and disposal
of wastes which will be generated during site preparation, construction and operation phases of
the project.
 Emergency Response Plan
The Emergency Response Plan (ERP) will be prepared to define the actions and procedures
which will be applied to prevent the emergencies or to response in a planned manner to minimize
the respective potential damages owing to emergencies during construction and operation phases
of the project. TANAP has an Emergency Response Plan in place. This plan will be revised for the
next phases of the project. The Emergency response Plan presented with the ESIA will form the
interphase between the environmental emergencies and the Project overall Emergency Response
Plan.
 Construction, Operation and Decommissioning Phase Monitoring Plan
This plan intends to ensure the effective implementation of the mitigation measures defined for the
project activities to minimize the impacts on the environment and community and ensure the
compliance the legal requirements and the commitments of TANAP defined for the project.
12.2. Investment Programmes
In addition to the managment plans; aas per the related agreements and project policies,
Environmental and Social Investment Programmes will be developed and implemented in the areas
affected by construction and operational activities of TANAP Project. These programmes will go
beyond the social and environmental impact mitigation measures described in the ESIA Report, and
take a step further in order to meet the goal of having a positive influence in the areas in which
Pipeline Project operates.
The purpose of the investments is to create sustainable development for local populations, and
steadily improve the quality of life during the construction and operations phase of the TANAP Project.
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12.3. Grievance Mechanism
The Grievance Mechanism is a management procedure through which communities, individuals and
other stakeholders affected by TANAP’s activities can formally communicate their concerns,
complaints and grievances to TANAP and facilitate resolutions that are mutually acceptable by the
parties, within a reasonable timeframe. The grievance mechanism is a management tool designed to
help address stakeholder concerns and facilitate a trustworthy and constructive relationship.
In order to manage the community concerns through active and transparent engagement with
stakeholders a toll free number (+90 800 314 11 22) and Online Stakeholder Interaction database
were set up and a Complaint Register Form (CRF) is prepared for the complaints log by TANAP.
Also a Grievance Management Procedure (TNP-PCD-SOC-GEN-001) has been developed for the
followed up management and reporting of the complaints by TANAP. The procedure explains the
following processes:
 Receiving and registering of the complaints

 Assessment and investigation of the complaint
 Resolution of the complaint
 Response to the complainant
 Close out of the complaint
Grievances are received in writing or verbally to the TANAP Social Relations Team that will put the
grievance in writing for management purposes.
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Contact Details
All suggestions and comments throughout the project duration can be sent by using following
communication channels.
TANAP Natural Gas Transmission Inc.
Address : Kızılırmak Mah. Ufuk Üniversitesi Cad. Farilya Business Center No: 8 / 18 Kat: 2
Çukurambar – Çankaya / ANKARA
Phone : 0312 999 11 11
Fax : 0312 287 11 10
E-mail : info@tanap.com
WEB : www.tanap.com
TANAP Natural Gas Transmission Inc. Toll-Free Hot Line: 0 800 314 11 22
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Figure 1 TANAP project route .................................................................................................. 5

Figure 2 The Southern Corridor ............................................................................................... 6

Figure 3 Project Construction Schedule ................................................................................... 7

Figure 4 TANAP Project Route ................................................................................................ 8

Figure 5 Time schedule of Stakeholder Engagement Activities ............................................. 13

AGI Above Ground Installations

• The secure supply of natural gas to the European markets and

3. TANAP DOĞALGAZ İLETİM A.Ş.

• To avoid any adverse impacts to the environment and society,

• Where avoidance is not possible, to minimise residual impacts,

• To maximise the positive impacts like employment and economic development,

• To put in place an effective Stakeholder Engagement System, and

TANAP will operate in full compliance with

• National laws and regulations,

• Applicable international standards,

• Best practices in the natural gas industry, and

Figure 1 TANAP project route

Figure 2 The Southern Corridor

The TANAP System includes:

2. Offshore pipeline section:

 7 compressor stations (2 at First Stage, 4 at Second Stage, and 7 at Third Stage 2) at

5. Pig Launcher and Receiver facilities:4

 At each compressor station,

8. Block Valve Stations5

 Main Control Centre in Ankara, Turkey.

Figure 3 Project Construction Schedule

6. DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROJECT

Figure 4 TANAP Project Route

Kızılırmak River Crossing at KP 1087 Sea of Marmara Crossing – Anatolian Side

The preferred route corridor is selected based on the following criteria:

7. CONSTRUCTION OF THE PIPELINE

Land Acquisition: For the entire Pipeline Route;

Pre-construction surveys: Prior to the commencement of construction, a pre-construction survey

Topsoil Stripping and Grading of RoW

Stringing and Welding of Pipes

Bedding & Covering Pipe

Reinstatement will be performed in three separate phases with different objectives:

- Slope stabilization and erosion protection;

 Governmental authorities at the national, regional and local levels;

 Non-commercial, non-governmental and public organisations particularly those with an interest in

Preparation of stakeholder Scoping

Public Participation Baseline report

Project disclosure during Impact assessment

Continuous stakeholder Operation

Figure 5 Time schedule of Stakeholder Engagement Activities

The following points have been repeatedly recorded in the meetings:

 Another engagement activity was the

A total of three meetings were held;

These meetings aimed to form a

 Formal Correspondences: Formal written correspondences are being used by TANAP

9. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS

9.2. Baseline Data collection

Phsyical Onshore Components Phsyical Offshore Components

Biological Onshore Components Biological Offshore Components

Onshore social components Offshore social components

During physical baseline data collection:

Kızılırmak-Kırıkkale- Surface water Sakarya Haymana- surface water

Tipula n. sp.1 Muzimes n. sp

During social baseline data collection:

 Questionnaires to settlement heads- A total of 396 questionnaires

Answering Baseline Survey Questionnaires

10. IMPACT ASSESSMENT