One of the widely debated topics in petroleum exploration in the management of its undesirable adverse effects on the environment. An accurate evaluation of the potential biophysical and socioeconomic impact will minimize the negative impacts of petroleum exploration and enhance the benefits thereof. Due to higher uncertainties associated with the potential presence of oil and gas in the Voltaian Basin, a 2-D seismic survey is carried out by Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to help to target potential source rocks. In the knowledge that seismic surveys, as well as petroleum operations, greatly affect the environment, an accurate Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) must be established. In order to ensure the effectiveness of the EIA, a qualitative evaluation will be run by pointing out the long-term impacts and the implementation of the mitigations measures. The EIA’s potential impact can be identified in the physical, biological, socio-economic/cultural environments, occupational safety, health and welfare of the seismic crew. This project points out data analyzed during this study, this research pointed the activities associated with the proposed seismic project as activities with minimal and reversible impact on the environment and the local community which are not expected to cause any long-term effect. In order to maintain control over the implementation of the EIA, it is necessary to ensuring project s compliance with all relevant environmental, social, health and safety regulations. It is also important to educating and training of project staff in the environment, social and safety awareness.
ABSTRACT iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS iv
LIST OF FIGURES vi
LIST OF TABLES vi
CHAPTER ONE 1
INTRODUCTION 1
1.0 Background of the Study 1
1.1 Statement of the Study 3
Research Question 4
1.3 Objectives of the Study 4
1.3.1 General Objective 4
1.3.2 Specific objectives 5
1.4 Limitations of the study 5
1.5 Scope of the Study 5
1.6 Organization of the Study 6
CHAPTER TWO 7
LITERATURE REVIEW 7
2.0 Introduction 7
2.1 Definitions 7
2.1.1 Overview of 2-D Seismic Survey 7
2.1.2 Environmental protection agency 10
2.1.2.1 Establishment of the Agency 10
2.1.2.2 Functions 10
2.1.2.3 Environmental impact assessment11
2.2 Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework 12
2.2.1 Government of Ghana policy 12
2.2.1.1 Oil and Gas Industry Development12
2.2.1.2 Protecting the Environment13
2.2.2 National regulatory framework, International standards and conventions 15
2.3 The Impact of Oil and Gas exploration on Ghana’s Environment15
CHAPTER THREE 18
METHODOLOGY 18
3.0 Introduction 18
3.1 Research Strategy 18
3.2 Research Approach 18
3.3 Data Collection Method and Tools 19
3.4 Sample Selection 19
3.5 Data Analysis 20
3.6 Research limitations 20
CHAPTER FOUR 21
DATA ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS 21
4.0 Introduction 21
4.1 Project description 21
4.2 Identification and Assessment of Potential environmental Impact and Appropriate Mitigations Measures Suggested 24
4.2.1 Identifications and assessment of potential environmental impact24
4.2.2 Mitigations measures 26
4.3 Qualitative and quantitative analyses.26
CHAPTER FIVE 28
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 28
5.1 Conclusion 28
5.2 Recommendations 29
REFERENCES 30
APPENDIX 32
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 62
Mensah, R. (2018). EVALUATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF 2-D SEISMIC SURVEY IN PETROLEUM EXPLORATION: A CASE STUDY OF GNPC, VOLTAIAN BASIN PROJECT. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/evaluation-of-the-environment-impact-assessment-of-2-d-seismic-survey
Mensah, Richard Ayisi "EVALUATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF 2-D SEISMIC SURVEY IN PETROLEUM EXPLORATION: A CASE STUDY OF GNPC, VOLTAIAN BASIN PROJECT" Afribary. Afribary, 19 Dec. 2018, https://afribary.com/works/evaluation-of-the-environment-impact-assessment-of-2-d-seismic-survey. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Mensah, Richard Ayisi . "EVALUATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF 2-D SEISMIC SURVEY IN PETROLEUM EXPLORATION: A CASE STUDY OF GNPC, VOLTAIAN BASIN PROJECT". Afribary, Afribary, 19 Dec. 2018. Web. 22 Nov. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/evaluation-of-the-environment-impact-assessment-of-2-d-seismic-survey >.
Mensah, Richard Ayisi . "EVALUATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF 2-D SEISMIC SURVEY IN PETROLEUM EXPLORATION: A CASE STUDY OF GNPC, VOLTAIAN BASIN PROJECT" Afribary (2018). Accessed November 22, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/evaluation-of-the-environment-impact-assessment-of-2-d-seismic-survey