Saudi Electricity Company

Appendix for:
Environmental Impact Assessment Study
Contract No: 42002/72


Appendix 2
Site Visit Report

Saudi Electricity Company - Jizan Power Plant

Prepared by:
Dr. Mohamed A. Turki
For Environmental Studies &
Environmental Impact Assessment Study
Jizan Power Plant

Dr. Mohamed A. Turki
For Environmental Studies & Consultancy
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EIA Study for Jizan Power Plant
Contract No.: 42002/72
Date: May 20, 2012


SECTION 1: GENERAL

SEC Plant Contact
Name:
Eng. Ehab Mohamed Aziz
Phone No:
07 2319036
email:
Emaziz@se.com.sa


MTEV Staff
Assessor Name:
Eng. Shamim Akhtar
Title:
Project Engineer
Signature:

Reviewer Name:
Title:

Signature:




Site Description

Describe the site ie what is within the boundaries eg tank farm / labour camp etc ?

Camp Accommodation, Tank farm




Land type
a. Desert
b. Surrounded by community area
c. Urban
d. Swamp
e. Cultivated Land
f. Grass Land


Is there any special zoning / work permits in the area ?

Inside the boundary SEC Authority permits required. No idea for outside.
_____________________________________________________________________



7-10 Km far from city
10 Km far from Red Sea
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SECTION 2: SITE RECONNAISANCE


Methodology and Limiting Conditions


Describe the weather during the inspection?
Time ~ 11 am
Date: 20
th
May, 2012
Temp. ~ 38
0
C, humidity 60%, wind blowing @ ~ 20 km/hr intermittent.

Were all areas accessible? If not, list areas not accessible.

Yes No Additional Information

All areas was accessable but restricted to take photographs.____________________________________

History of leaks

Is there any history of leaks from the tank farm ?
Yes No Unknown NA

If yes describe:

_______No____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________



Is there any history of local leaks in the power plant area eg diesel spillage / used oil spillages (from
maintenance areas or other uses) ?
Yes No Unknown NA

If yes describe:

Some fuel oil spillage at unloading area due to overfilling and coupling of piping.____________________

Are there any known or suspected historical recognized environmental conditions associated with
the site?

Yes No If yes describe:

No__________________________________________________________________________________


Structures

What are the buildings or structures located on the site? (other than shown in the layout)

Yes
No




All as per as build drawing GA
layout
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Number of Buildings: ________

Number Usage







Tanks

Details of the ground tanks used for the collection of the wastewater where are they located and what is
their design are they septic tanks and as mentioned in section 2.2.3 of the 1st quarter environment report
for 2012, is all the wastewater drained into one tank is there an analysis of this wastewater ? where
does the contractor dispose the water to ? are the tanks desludged occasionally also ?

_____________________________________________________________________________________


The first quarter report mentions for four untreated tanks and fourteen treated tanks details of the
treatment please.

______________________________________Refer Separate Report_____________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________


Details of the tank loading area are there procedures for dealing with VOC emissions during unloading ?

Fuel is coming from ARAMCO through tanker, unloaded by 10 points of fuel pump to a under ground fuel
tank and from this intermediate fuel tank, distributed to different above ground tanks through
pump.________________________________________________________________________________

Roads

Are there any roads on the property?

Yes No
If yes describe:


But that is only for internal purpose only to access all location by staff.______________________________








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Are there any parking facilities on the property?

Yes No
If yes describe:

4 Line parking space for 250 m long distance at the entrance position just behind security check
point.__________


Potable Water

What is the source for the potable water on the property?

Municipal Water Supply Groundwater Wells Other

There are 2 ground wells in plant for intake of RO treatment facility, 1 another well is outside far away from
compound for uses of domestic cleaning and wash room in the offices.

Sewage Disposal System

Where is the sanitary sewage discharged?

There are individual RCC tanks at different locations to collect sanitary sewage discharge from different
sources (offices) and regularly empty by tankers through contractors.


If the sewage is being taken by a contractor for treatment, please provide unpriced copy of the contract.

Copy provided Yes No

Sewage is being taken by a contractor, but contract copy not provided. May be there is no any such
contract documents._____________________________________________________________

Do you know the age of the sewage disposal system?

Yes No
If yes describe:

_____________________________________________________________________________________


Liquid Waste

Please can we confirm the following liquid waste streams reported in section 4-2 of the1st quarter
environmental report for 2012

Sewage 8tons per day - this seems a lot but needs to be verified against the total number of staff

Water and oil 0.5 tons per day where does this go?

It is confirmed. Total No of Staff is 215. But this 8 ton sewage water includes floor wash and general______
cleaning from the offices area also. Oil mix water and another liquid waste being taken by contractors. One
contractors name is BAFEL______________________________________________________________


Cooling water 10tons per day is this recycled or is it a once through system ? where does this get
disposed ?




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It is recycled and replace after 6-8 months after inspection. This rejected cooling water is discharge into the
tank of oil mix waste water._____________________________________________________________


Return oil 6 tons is this per day or per year? 6 tons per quarter or 2 tons/month

Liquid fuel waste 296 tons please can we confirm if this is per day or per month etc what is the
specification of this waste and where does this get disposed and how ?

This is 296 tons quarterly i.e. for 3 months. Any test report not available.__________________________


Others ( distilled water with small portion of diesel ) as above comment please can we confirm where this
is produced from and how and where it is disposed

This is from fuel treatment system and compressor wash. This is collected at under ground sumps and
taken out by contractor BAFEL.________________________________________________________


Solid waste generation

Please can we confirm what is the quantity of any carbonic ash and how frequent it is disposed and how ?

It is mentioned that 2000 kg of spare parts are disposed as solid waste Please confirm

Time to time sold by auction to the scrap dealer.

Fuel Filtration

Details of the fuel treatment station eg what is this (as mentioned in the environmental register description
of the plant for 1st quarter 2012 ? what are the residues from the 6 fuel filtration units and where is it
disposed to ?

It is a desulfurization / cleaning process. Reject is collected into the underground tank as oil mix waste
water and taken out by contractor BAFEL time to time._______________________________________


Photo ref. no: ______________________________________________


Fuel Specification
For the air analysis which has been reported in the 1st quarterly environment report for 2012 in 30/1/2012
and 28/2/2012 it is mentioned there is 0 ppm of SO2 for GT26, GT27, GT28 and GT29 Please can you
confirm this and can you please provide the specifications of the fuel ( both before and after the fuel
treatment units )
Is there analysis of the stacks from the older units?

It is confirmed. Refer attached document.____________________________________________________

RO

Reverse Osmosis Plant details for the brine disposal where does this go and what is the quantity ?

There are 4 units of RO with different capacity. 1 RO unit capacity is 65m
3
/hr. No any further details
available._______________________________________________________________________

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Photo ref. no: ______________________________________________


Stacks

Describe the physical condition of the stacks

Stack height is mentioned in separate sheet enclosed._________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________


Photo ref. no: ______________________________________________


Stack Height in meter

GT1 GT11 GT21
GT2 GT12 GT22
GT3 GT13 GT23
GT4 GT14 GT24
GT5 GT15 GT25
GT6 GT16 GT26
GT7 GT17 GT27
GT8 GT18 GT28
GT9 GT19 GT29
TG10 GT20 GT30


Is there any conditions likely to cause severe air emissions eg start up etc

No Information
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Please provide air quality test for all stacks as previously given for stack no. 22.

Yes No

If yes please list accordingly.


GT1 GT11 GT21
GT2 GT12 GT22
GT3 GT13 GT23
GT4 GT14 GT24
GT5 GT15 GT25
GT6 GT16 GT26
GT7 GT17 GT27
GT8 GT18 GT28
GT9 GT19 GT29
TG10 GT20 GT30
Refer enclosed sheet

Refer enclosed sheet
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Can we have details of the instrument and also the methodology of the analysis has there been
other analysis also undertaken for the other stacks ?


_____________________________________________________________________________________

Instrument name-LANCOM III of Tland Instrument Int. This is prob type instrument. This instrument is____
permanently fixed at stack for stack no 10 to 30._______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________


Hazardous Substances and Petroleum Products in Connection with Identified Uses

Other than fuel storage tanks identified below, are any hazardous materials stored or used on the
property?

Yes No If yes describe:


But little quantity for RO treatment Plant._____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Photo ref. no: _____________________


Details of the MSDS sheets
Where are the chemicals stored and is there procedures for dealing with their handling and leakage
/ spillages ?

___________________________________Not Available_______________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Photo ref. no: _____________________


If hazardous materials or petroleum products are stored or used on the property, describe the
quantities and containers involved?

___________________________________NA________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________



If hazardous materials or petroleum products are stored or used on the property, describe the how
they are stored?

____________________________________NA_______________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Photo ref. no: _____________________

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Did past uses of the property involved the storage and use of hazardous materials or petroleum
products?

Yes No If yes describe:

_______________________________No Information__________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________


Odours
Are there any strong, pungent or noxious odours? If yes, what are their sources?

Yes No If yes describe:

Noxious odor from fuel is very prominent within the perimeter of the fuel unloading bay, where is it also
having a slight effect on the eyes when passing to the same area.



Pools of Liquid

Is there any standing surface water on the property?

Yes No If yes describe:

None, the plant is very tidy as shown in some of the pictures taken inside the plant
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Photo ref. no.: _____________

If there are pools of liquid, do they likely contain hazardous substances or petroleum products?

Yes No If yes describe:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Photo ref. no: _____________________


Drums

Are there any drums or containers (as small as 5 gal) that may contain hazardous substances or
petroleum products on the property?

Yes No If yes describe:

We may consider the chemicals which is used in RO Plants_____________________________________

Photo ref. no: _____________________





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Hazardous Substances and Petroleum Products Containers

Are there any containers with hazardous substances or petroleum products that are or might be a
recognized environmental condition? If yes, describe their quantities, types of containers, and
storage.

Yes No If yes describe:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Photo ref. no: _____________________

Unidentified Substance Containers

Are there any open or damaged containers containing unidentified substances suspected of being
hazardous substances or petroleum products? If yes, describe the quantities, containers, and
storage.

Yes No If yes describe:
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Photo ref. no: _____________________


Electronic/Electrical Waste

Is there any electronic and electrical waste that may contain asbestos being stored at site? How it is
being stored or disposed.

Yes No

All electronic & electrical scrap items stored at scrap yard and sell by auction to scrap dealer._________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Pits, Ponds, and Lagoons

Were any pits, ponds, or lagoons observed on the property? If yes describe whether they have been
used in connection with waste disposal or treatment.

Yes No If yes describe:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Photo ref. no: _____________________

Stained Soil or Pavement

Were there any areas of stained soil on the property?

Yes No If yes describe:

None, the plant is very tidy as shown in some of the pictures taken inside the plant

Photo ref. no: _____________________


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Stressed Vegetation

Were there any areas of stressed vegetation (other than from insufficient water) on the property?

Yes No If yes describe:

Vegetation is concentrated within the accommodation area only.

Photo ref. no: _____________________


Solid Waste

Are there any areas, mounds, or depressions that are apparently filled or graded by non-natural
causes or filled with fill of unknown origin suggesting trash or other solid waste disposal?

Yes No If yes describe:
_____________________________________________________________________________________

______________________No Information___________________________________________________

Photo ref. no: _____________________


What is the quantities of waste generated?

Is there a list / record of wastes generated general and hazardous ?

Yes No If yes describe:

_____________________________________________________________________________________


Waste Water

Is there any waste water or other liquids (including storm water) being discharged into a drain,
ditch, on or adjacent to the property?

Yes No If yes describe:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________


Wells

Are water wells used? If yes, list below.

Yes No Suspected

Additional Information

2 wells for intake of RO treatment & 1 another well far away from plant-used for general house cleaning &
wash room
_____________________________________________________________________________________

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Type Number Additional Information
Potable

Irrigation


Photo ref. no: _____________________


Emergency Plan

Emergency Response Plan, as developed by the Industrial Safety and Security also with local Civil
Defence and drills undertaken ?

Seen the emergency plan manual. Copy of index and authorized page attached. (Arabic only)


Are there procedures for dealing with diesel spilages from the tank farm what are the bunding and design
standards (eg 10 % containment ) ? Has there been any loss prevention studies undertaken ?

__No________________________________________________________________________________


Septic Systems

Are there any septic systems or cesspools on the property?

Yes No If yes describe:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Photo ref. no: _____________________














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SECTION 3: INTERVIEWS

Do you have any other knowledge or experience that may be pertinent to the environmental
assessment ?

Yes No If yes describe:

_SEC is starting to make their staff aware of environmental issues and concern

Do you know of spills or other chemical releases that have occurred ?

Yes No If yes describe:

_____None___________________________________________________________________________


Do you know of any environmental cleanups that have taken place at any part of the property ?

Yes No If yes describe:

_____None____________________________________________________________________________


Training
The 1st quarter environmental report mentions in section 3-3 mentions two engineers and two technicians
were trained at Abha Environmental Training center can we have the details of these courses and are
these nominated staff who will have responsibility in the organisation structure of the site for
implementation of the EMP and EMS for the site ?

SEC is starting to introduce to its staff the importance of environmental management, the in-house
awareness course is for ISO 14001 compliance. However, it is not clear if anyone is responsible for the
environmental implementation yet.



Assessor General Notes

Due to prohibition in taking photographs within the power plant, no pictures were taken during the site visit.


UNIT
NEW
(MAR.
2010)
MANUFACTURER FUEL USED MODEL SERIAL
COMMISSIONING
NO. COUNTRY NUMBER NUMBER DATE
GT # 1 16 G.E. / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 5000 Model " P " 244792 MAY 24, 1980
GT # 2 17 G.E. / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 5000 Model " P " 244791 MAY 24, 1980
GT # 3 17 G.E. / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 5000 Model " P " 282116 FEB. 22, 1982
GT # 4 16 G.E. / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 5000 Model " P " 282117 FEB. 22, 1982
GT # 5 10 G.E. / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 6000 Model " B " 282102 NOV. 14, 1982
GT # 6 10 G.E. / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 6000 Model " B " 282322 NOV. 14, 1982
GT # 7 12 G.E. / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 6000 Model " B " 282323 MAY 21, 1983
GT # 8 17 G.E. / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 5000 Model " P " 282118 MAY 10, 1986
GT # 9 17 G.E. / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 5000 Model " P " 282119 DEC. 17, 1986
GT # 10 55 G.E. / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 7000 Model " P " 295236 FEB. 26, 1989
GT # 11 55 G.E. / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 7000 Model " P " 295237 FEB. 26, 1989
GT # 12 16 HITACHI / JAPAN DIESEL ( DISTILL) PG - 5341 964141 DEC. 24, 1990
GT # 13 16 HITACHI / JAPAN DIESEL ( DISTILL) PG - 5341 964101 DEC. 24, 1990
GT # 14 16 HITACHI / JAPAN DIESEL ( DISTILL) PG - 5341 963341 DEC. 24, 1990
GT # 15 61 G . E . / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 7000 MODEL EA 296052 FEB. 26, 1998
GT # 16 70 G . E . / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 7001 MODEL EA 298565 May 22, 2006
GT # 17 70.0
WESTINGHOUSE /
USA
DIESEL ( DISTILL) W - 501 D5 37A7604 DEC. 9, 1997
GT # 18 70.0
WESTINGHOUSE /
USA
DIESEL ( DISTILL) W - 501 D5 37A7607 FEB. 27, 1998
GT # 19 65 G . E . / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 7001 MODEL EA 297873 JAN. 6, 2003
GT # 20 65 G . E . / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 7001 MODEL EA 298248 Nov. 5, 2003
GT # 21 66 G . E . / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 7001 MODEL EA 298499 March 12, 2006
GT # 22 69 G . E . / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 7001 MODEL EA 298498 Sept. 9, 2005
GT # 23 69 G . E . / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 7001 MODEL EA 298497 July 3, 2005
GT # 24 69 G . E . / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 7001 MODEL EA 298599 April 9, 2007
GT # 25 70 G . E . / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 7001 MODEL EA 298648 Sept. 28, 2007
GT # 26 70 G . E . / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 7001 MODEL EA 298733 May 27, 2009
GT # 27 66 G . E . / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 7001 MODEL EA 298732 Sept. 4, 2009
GT # 28 70 G . E . / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 7001 MODEL EA 298731 Oct. 4, 2008
GT # 29 70 G . E . / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 7001 MODEL EA 298730 July 21, 2008
GT # 30 70 G . E . / USA DIESEL ( DISTILL) 7001 MODEL EA 298737 Oct. 24, 2009
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FUEL OIL STORAGE TANK CAPACITIES
DESCRIPTION DATAS
TANKS # 1 , 2 & 3
Overflow Level 11.57 meters
Design Liquid Level 11.57 meters each
Safe Filling Level 10.8 meters each
Minimum Level 5.0 meters each
Total Actual Capacity 3,786,000 liters
Safe Capacity 3,538,340 liters
TANKS # 4 & 5
Overflow Level 12.9 meters
Design Liquid Level 12.9 meters each
Safe Filling Level 11.8 meters each
Minimum Level 7.0 meters each
Total Actual Capacity 3,786,000 liters
Safe Capacity 3,723,420 liters
TANKS # 6 & 7
Overflow Level 14.5 meters
Design Liquid Level 14.5 meters each
Safe Filling Level 13.8 meters each
Tank # 6 Minimum Level 2.0 meters
Tank # 7 Minimum Level 5.0 meters
Total Actual Capacity 6,000,000 liters
Safe Capacity 5,710,965 liters
TANK # 8
Overflow Level 16.65 meters
Design Liquid Level 16.65 meters
Safe Filling Level 16.50 meters
Minimum Level 3.0 meters
Total Actual Capacity 6,329,000 liters
Safe Capacity 6,274,720 liters
TANKS # 9 & 10
Overflow Level 23.0 meters




































Design Liquid Level 23.0 meters each
Safe Filling Level 22.0 meters each
Tank # 9 Minimum Level 5.0 meters
Tank # 10 Minimum
Level 2.0 meters
Total Actual Capacity 16,255,000 liters
Safe Capacity 15,557,145 liters
TANK # 11
Overflow Level 22.38 meters
Design Liquid Level 22.34 meters
Safe Filling Level 21.5 meters
Minimum Level 5.0 meters
Total Actual Capacity 16,000,000 liters
Safe Capacity 15,406,965 liters
TANK # 12, 13, 14 & 15
Overflow Level 22.38 meters
Design Liquid Level 22.34 meters
Safe Filling Level 21.5 meters
Minimum Level 5.0 meters
Total Actual Capacity 16,000,000 liters
Safe Capacity 15,406,965 liters
TANK # 16, 17 & 18
Overflow Level 22.7 meters
Design Liquid Level 22.7 meters
Safe Filling Level 21.5 meters
Minimum Level 6.0 meters
Total Actual Capacity 25,000,000 liters
Safe Capacity 24,137,190 liters
BOT # 1 & # 2
Overflow Level 1250 m
3

Design Liquid Level
1,250,000 liters
each
Safe Filling Level
1,200,000 liters
each
Minimum Level 100 m
3
each
Total Actual Capacity 1,250,000 liters
Safe Capacity 1,200,000 liter
Service Tanks # 1 & 2
Overflow Level 30,000 liters
Design Liquid Level 28,000 liters each
Safe Filling Level 28,000 liters each
Minimum Level 5000 liters

each
Total Actual Capacity 28,000 liters
Safe Capacity 28,000 liters

J~-~-- --'~-- -=;-/_-,-- ,- J-~-- _-'- ~- '-,=- ~/--
1 _'` -',-' ,'=- -= -',-' ,'=- 1986 150 M3/H
2 ,-'`' -',-' ,'=- -= -',-' ,'=- 2005 150 M3/H
3 `''`' -',-' ,'=- -= -',-' ,'=- 2008 150 M3/H
4 1- ,,' =''- -= ,,' ,--- 1989 600 GPM
5 2- ,,' =''- -= ,,' ,--- 1997 210 GPM
6 3- ,,' =''- -= ,,' ,--- 1998 396 GPM
7 4- ,,' =''- -= ,,' ,--- 2003 616 GPM
8 5- ,,' =''- -= ,,' ,--- 2006 1416 GPM
9 6- ,,' =''- -= ,,' ,--- 2009 1584 GPM
10 , -',- `=` `'= _ =- .,-- 2010 3 MGW
11 , -',- `=` `'= _ =- .,-- 2011 3 MGW

STACK HEIGHT




Stack # Model # Height in Meters
1. 5000 Model P 7
2. 5000 Model P 7
3. 5000 Model P 7
4. 5000 Model P 7
5. 6000 Model B 7
6. 6000 Model B 7
7. 6000 Model B 7
8. 5000 Model P 7
9. 5000 Model P 7
10. 7000 Model P 20
11. 7000 Model P 20
12. PG-5341
13. PG-5341
14. PG-5341
15. 7000 Model EA 35
16. 7000 Model EA 35
17. W-501 D5 6
18. W-501 D5 6
19. 7001 Model EA 35
20. 7001 Model EA 35
21. 7001 Model EA 35
22. 7001 Model EA 35
23. 7001 Model EA 35
24. 7001 Model EA 35
25. 7001 Model EA 35
26. 7001 Model EA 35
27. 7001 Model EA 35
28. 7001 Model EA 35
29. 7001 Model EA 35
30. 7001 Model EA 35

S. No Stack Model Height in Meters
1. FR-5 7.0 m
2. FR-6 7.0 m
3. FR-7E 20.0 m
4. FR-7EA 35.0 m
5. WH 6.0 m