The EPA says that an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) is needed of a new proposed 35 multi-well drilling programme in the Stabroek Block by ExxonMobil’s subsidiary, EEPGL.
In a notice in yesterday’s Sunday Chronicle, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said that while the project in of itself will not significantly affect the environment, the similar ventures being executed in the Stabroek Block could see this one and its activities cumulatively and significantly affecting the surroundings.
“Therefore, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the cumulative effects of the proposed project and similar activities is required pursuant to Section 17” of the” Environmental Protection Act, the EPA stated.
