- Environics carried out this study for Oil Search (Egypt) Ltd in the company’s exploration acreage in the Eastern Desert (Area A, adjacent to the Gulf of Suez).
- The area included four producing fields, namely, Kareem, Ayoun, Um El Yosr and Shokeir stations.
- The study covered the baseline physical, biological and socioeconomic aspects of the area: soil; surface water; ground water; air quality; noise levels; terrestrial biology; geophysical environment, etc.
- Previous spills were identified using GPS and photography, and sensitivity mapping and GIS tools were utilized for the assessment.
- The study identified the effects of contamination and hazardous materials on the physical and biological environments, and recommended remediation measures.
