ACTIVITIES OF HYPREP (HYDROCARBON POLLUTION REMEDIATION PROJECT)

Remediation work done at Lot 009 out of the five (5) outstanding Lots in Phase 1 Batch 1 Remediation Project Lots/Sites.

At Lot 009 (Saanako – Mogho, Gokana L.G.A), the Contractor has evacuated the dredged sand from the project site to a suitable part of the area and has already achieved more than half of excavation of impacted soil at the delineated area as well as treatment of parts thereof. The Monitoring {Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QAQC)} processes by HYPREP and the Contractor have already commenced, preparatory to backfilling of the large part of the excavated area.The other four (4) outstanding Phase 1 Batch 1 Remediation Lots (Lot 011 and 012 at Debon-Bodo/Mogho, Lot 013 at Nweekol Zorbuke –K.Dere and Lot 016 (Korokoro Well 005) are at present out of site awaiting completion processes for milestone payments

Information on Status of Remediation Works summarized in Table 1 Below:

LOT NR.	REMEDIATION CONTRACTOR	SITE NAME	L.G.A.	PERFORMANCE PERCENTAGE (%)
009	Odun Environmental Ltd	Saanako, Mogho	Gokana	68
011	Mosvinny Nig Ltd	Debon- Bodo / Mogho	Gokana	84
012	Shamsa Resources & Services Ltd	Debon. Bodo / Mogho	Gokana	89
013	Centennial Devt. & Investments Ltd	Nweekol Zorbuke, K.Dere	Gokana	83
016	Newline West Africa Ltd	Buemene Korokoro Well 005	Tai	56

Close-out / Certification Sampling was completed at three (3) of the sites in Phase 1 Batch 1 in the period covered in this report. The sites include Lot 019 and 020 at Buemene Korokoro Well 8 in Tai L.G.A as well as Lot 014 (Nweekol Zorbuke, K.Dere in Gokana L.G.A). The Rivers State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (RMENR) and the Social Democracy Network (SDN) also participated in the process which is statutorily driven by the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA).

Status of Phase 1 Batch 2 Sites

Setting up of site offices had begun at twenty-seven (27) out of the twenty-nine (29) Phase 1, Batch 2 remediation sites {the two (2) pending Lots in this category are Lot 027 at Bara Alue, Tai L.G.A and Lot 032 at B.Dere / Gio, Gokana / Tai L.G.As}. 

Seventeen (17) of the twenty-nine (29) lots in Batch 2 have either completed the construction of their engineered biocells or at about 80%. These include Lots 022, 023, 024, 026, 029, 030, 031, 033, 034, 042, 043, 044, 045, 047, 048, 054 and 056. Five (5) other Lots (025, 046, 049, 050 and 053) are already at different stages of construction expecting completion soon.

Excavation of impacted soil has been completed in two (2) of the sites in Phase 1 Batch 2 remediation works while treatment and backfilling are at various stages of progression. Eleven (11) other Lots are at various stages of excavation and treatment of impacted soil while the remaining sixteen (16) are expected to commence same soon (see Table 2 below). Note: All quantities of free phase crude oil encountered during remediation works are always recovered, stored temporarily in safe reinforced plastic tanks on site and relinquished to asset owner before works are completed.

Table 3: Details of Status of Excavation Works at Lots in Phase 1 Batch 2 HYPREP Remediation Works.

Status of Excavation and Treatment Works	Lot Numbers	Number of Lots	Site(s)
COMPLETED	026, 043	2	B.Dere/Gio in Gokana/Tai L.G.As and Aleto (Ngofa) in Eleme L.G.A respectively. Backfilling already started at Lot 043.
ON-GOING	022, 023, 031, 034	11	B.Dere/Gio in Gokana/Tai L.G.As
	030, 042, 044, 056		Aabue Korokoro Flow Station in Tai L.G.A, Korokoro Well 4 in Tai L.G.A, Aleto (Ngofa) in Eleme L.G.A and New Elelenwo Manifold, Akpajo in Eleme L.G.A respectively.
	047, 048, 054		Okuluebu, Ogale in Eleme L.G.A.
COMMENCING SOON	024, 025, 032, 033	16	B.Dere/Gio in Gokana/Tai L.G.As
	027, 028		Bara Alue in Tai L.G.A.
	029		Aabue Korokoro Flow Station in Tai L.G.A,
	045		Aleto (Ngofa) in Eleme L.G.A
	046		Nsioken, Akpajo in Eleme L.G.A
	049 – 053, 055 (6 Lots)		Okuluebu, Ogale in Eleme L.G.A.
	057		New Elelenwo Manifold, Akpajo in Eleme
		29 Lots

Information on Status of Remediation Works of Phase 1 Batch 2 Sites summarized below:

LOT NR.	REMEDIATION CONTRACTOR	SITE NAME	L.G.A.	STATUS	PERFOR-MANCE PERCENTAGE (%)
022	Vitruvian Global Resources Ltd	B. Dere / Gio	Gokana / Tai.	Excavation and treatment of impacted soil.	35
023	Cascade Engineering Systems Ltd	B. Dere / Gio	Gokana / Tai.	Excavation and treatment of impacted soil.	47
024	Levene Energy Dev Ltd	B. Dere / Gio	Gokana / Tai.	Construction of engineered bio-cell on-going.	22
025	Subadom Global Resources Ltd	B. Dere / Gio	Gokana / Tai.	Site office set-up and construction of engineered bio-cell on-going.	17
026	Earthquest Int’l Ltd	B. Dere / Gio	Gokana / Tai.	Excavation completed. Treatment of impacted soil on-going.	73
027	Marm Consulting Services Ltd	Bara Alue	Tai	Community leadership dispute which was hitherto delaying mobilization has been resolved. Contractors now starting activities.	2
028	Emamed Nig Ltd	Bara Alue	Tai		4
029	Weafri Well Services Ltd	AABUE Korokoro Flow Station (FS)	Tai	Bio-cell construction on-going.	19
030	Elizax Bleet Nig Ltd	AABUE Korokoro Flow Station (FS)	Tai	Excavation and treatment of impacted soil in progress.	45
031	Oilserv Ltd	B. Dere / Gio	Gokana / Tai.	Excavation and treatment of impacted soil in progress.	39
032	Mosito Environmental Ltd	B. Dere / Gio	Gokana / Tai.	Nil	2
033	Christohouston Energy Ltd	B. Dere / Gio	Gokana / Tai.	Bio-cell construction on-going.	22
034	DLK Oil & Gas Ltd	B. Dere / Gio	Gokana / Tai.	Excavation and treatment of impacted soil in progress.	38
042	Kanny Koy Ltd	Korokor0 W-4	Tai.	Excavation and treatment of impacted soil in progress.	71
043	Otaoilf Services Ltd	Aleto Ngofa	Eleme	Excavation completed, treatment and backfilling in progress.	78
044	M/S Harrisco Int’l Ltd	Aleto Ngofa	Eleme	Excavation of impacted soil.	41
045	Chavyn Nig Ltd	Aleto Ngofa	Eleme	Completed bio-cell construction.	25
046	Andelsta Ltd	Nsioken Akpajo	Eleme	Bio-cell construction on-going.	16
047	Lapideo Multi Services Ltd	Ajeokpori W-3 Okuluebu	Eleme	Excavation of impacted soil for treatment on-going.	33
048	Slot Eng Nig Ltd	Ajeokpori W-3 Okuluebu	Eleme	Excavation of impacted soil for treatment on-going.	35
049	Environ Consult & Remedial Service Ltd	Ajeokpori W-3 Okuluebu	Eleme	Site office set-up, bio-cell construction on-going.	17
050	Klartek Nig Ltd	Ajeokpori W-3 Okuluebu	Eleme	Setting up of site office in progress.	13
051	Erotina Nig Ltd	Ajeokpori W-3 Okuluebu	Eleme	Setting up of site office in progress.	7
052	Montego Upstream Services Ltd	Ajeokpori W-3 Okuluebu	Eleme	Setting up of site office in progress.	7
053	Atlas- Ray & Sons Coy Ltd	Ajeokpori W-3 Okuluebu	Eleme	Completion of bio-cell construction.	19
054	Brant Technologies Ltd	Ajeokpori W-3 Okuluebu	Eleme	Completion of bio-cell construction, excavation of impacted soil in progress	37
055	ADG Int’l Resources Ltd	Ajeokpori W-3 Okuluebu	Eleme	Site office set-up.	5
056	Awa Engineering Coy Ltd	New Elelenwo Manifold, Akpajo	Eleme	Excavation and treatment of impacted soil at advance stage.	53
057	Integrated Chemical Works Ltd	New Elelenwo Manifold, Akpajo	Eleme	Site office set-up in progress.	4

STATUS OF PHASE 1, BATCH 1 AND BATCH 2 REMEDIATION PROJECT

STATUS OF PHASE 1, BATCH 1 SITES

             Active Phase 1 Batch 1 Lots

In the month of January 2021, remediation work was actively in progress at three (3) of the five (5) outstanding Lots in Phase 1 Batch 1 Remediation Project Lots/Sites.At Lot 009 (Saanako – Mogho, Gokana L.G.A), the contractor was engaged in movement of dredged sand from the project site to a section suitable for evacuation by the local sand dredger.

Plate 1: On-going relocation of dredged sand from the project area at Lot 009 (Saanako) in Mogho, Gokana L.G.A.

At Lot 012 (Debon-Bodo/ Mogho, Gokana L.G.A), the contractor Messrs. Shamsa Resources & Services Ltd undertook excavation and treatment of contaminated soil and backfilling of remediated soil. He achieved additional 20%, bringing his overall achievement of work done to 85%. Soil samples which were earlier taken from some sections of the site for Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) by HYPREP for internal verification in NOSDRA accredited laboratory had returned showing considerable reduction in the levels of TPH in soil. Contractor has been authorized to backfill the clean trenches with treatedsoil

At Lot 013 (NweekolZorbuke Section A, K. Dere, Gokana L.G.A), the contractor Centennial Devt. & Investment Ltd achieved additional 25% of remediation work involving excavation and treatment of contaminated soil as well as backfilling of clean remediated soil. Soil samples from Section A2 of the site were taken for Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) by HYPREP for internal verification in NOSDRA accredited laboratory.

Plate 3: Officers from the Operations Unit undertake QA/QC Monitoring Sampling in an excavated trench.

The other two (2) outstanding Phase 1 Batch 1 Remediation Lots, Lot 011 (Debon- Bodo/Mogho) and Lot 016 (Korokoro Well 005) are presently out of site awaiting completion of processes of Milestone payments.

         Detailed information of remediation work performance status

S/N	LOT NR	REMEDIATION CONTRACTOR	SITE NAME	L.G.A.	PERFOR-MANCE PERCENTAGE (%)
1	009	Odun Environmental Ltd	Saanako, Mogho	GOKANA	41
2	011	Mosvinny Nig Ltd	Debon- Bodo / Mogho	GOKANA	84
3	012	Shamsa Resources &Services Ltd	Debon. Bodo / Mogho	GOKANA	85
4	013	Centennial Devt. & Investments Ltd	NweekolZorbuke, K.Dere	GOKANA	80
5	016	Newline West Africa Ltd	BuemeneKorokoro Well005	TAI	56

Setting up of site offices had begun at twenty-two (22) out of the twenty-nine (29) Phase 1, Batch 2 remediation sites who just recently mobilized to site

Nine (9) of them (Lots 022, 023, 026,  030,  042,  043,  045, 054, 056 ) had  completed  the co n s t r u c t i o n of t h e i r Engineered Biocell with seven (7) others (Lots 031, 033, 044, 047, 048, 049, 053) are already a t  d i f f e r e n t  s t a g e s   o f c o n s t r u c t i o n e x p e c t i n g completion with.

Three (3) Phase 1, Batch 2 Remediation Lots (Lot 022 located in B/Dere-Gio, Gokana/Tai L.G.A, Lot 042 in Korokoro Well 004 in Tai L.G.A and Lot 043 located in Ngofa- Aleto site in Eleme L.G.A) have achieved varying levels of Excavation of impacted soil and subsequent treatment of excavated materials

Remediation work performance status of Phase 1 Batch 2 sites is summarized in Table 2 below:

LOT NR	REMEDIATION CONTRACTOR	SITE NAME	L.G.A.	STATUS	PERFOR- MANCE PERCENTAGE (%)
022	Vitruvian Global Resources Ltd	B. Dere / Gio	Gokana / Tai.	Excavation and treatment of impacted soil.	35
023	Cascade Engr Systems	B. Dere / Gio	Gokana /Tai.	Completion of biocellconstruction	22
024	Levene Energy Dev Ltd	B. Dere / Gio	Gokana / Tai.	Site office set-up	5
025	Subadom GlobalResources Ltd	B. Dere / Gio	Gokana /Tai.	Siteclearing/preparations	3
026	Earthquest Int’l Ltd	B. Dere / Gio	Gokana / Tai.	Completion of biocell	22
027	Marm Consulting Services Ltd	Bara Alue	Tai	Community leadership dispute delayingmobilization	0
028	Emamed Nig Ltd	Bara Alue	TAI	Community leadershipdispute delaying mobilization	0
029	Weafri Well Services Ltd	AABUEKorokoroFlow Station (FS)	TAI	Site clearing/preparations. Site office set-	6
030	ElizaxBleet Nig Ltd	AABUEKorokoro Flow Station(FS)	TAI	Completion of biocell construction	25
031	Oilserv Ltd	B. Dere / Gio	Gokana / Tai.	Siteclearing/preparations. Site office set-up	14
032	Mosito Environmental Ltd	B. Dere / Gio	Gokana/Tai	Nill	o
033	Christohouston EnergyLtd	B. Dere / Gio	Gokana/Tai	Biocell construction on-going.	18
034	DLK Oil & Gas Ltd	B. Dere / Gio	Gokana/Tai	Site clearing/preparations. Site office set-up	5
042	KannyKoy Ltd	Korokor0 W-4	Tai	Excavation of impactedsoil.	33
043	Otaoilf Services Ltd	AletoNgofa	Eleme	Excavation and treatment of impacted SOIL.	55
044	M/S Harrisco Int’l Ltd	AletoNgofa	Eleme	Completion of biocellconstruction	21
045	Chavyn Nig Ltd	AletoNgofa	Eleme	Completed biocell construction.	25
046	Andelsta Ltd	Nsioken Akpajo	Eleme	Site clearing/preparations. Site office set-up, biocell construction going,	8
047	Lapideo Multi Services Ltd	Ajeokpori W- 3 Okuluebu	Eleme	Completion of biocell construction.	22
048	Slot Eng Nig Ltd	Ajeokpori W-3 Okuluebu	Eleme	Completion of biocellconstruction.	23
049	Environ Consult & Remedial Service Ltd	Ajeokpori W- 3 Okuluebu	Eleme	Site office set-up, biocell construction going,	17
050	Klartek Nig Ltd	Ajeokpori W-3Okuluebu	Eleme	Nil	2
051	Erotina Nig Ltd	Ajeokpori W- 3 Okuluebu	Eleme	Nil.	0
052	Montego Upstream Services Ltd	Ajeokpori W- 3 Okuluebu	Eleme	Nil.	0
053	Atlas- Ray & Sons Coy Ltd	Ajeokpori W- 3 Okuluebu	Eleme	Completion of biocell construction.	19
054	Brant Technologies Ltd	Ajeokpori W- 3 Okuluebu	Eleme	Completion of biocell construction.	25
055	ADG Int’l Resources Ltd	Ajeokpori W- 3 Okuluebu	Eleme	Siteclearing/preparations. Site office set-up.	5
056	Awa Engr Coy Ltd	New Elelenwo Manifold, Akpajo	Eleme	Site clearing/preparations. Site office set-up, biocell construction going,	25
057	Integrated Chemical Works Ltd	New Elelenwo Manifold, Akpajo	Eleme	Site clearing/preparations. Site office set-up.	4

ON-THE-SPOT ASSESSMENT OF CONTRACTORS’ PERFORMANCE AT SITE

To ensure that HYPREP Contractors are carrying out the remediations works according to specification and in line with best international practice, the Head of Operations overseeing the Project Coordination Office, Prof. Philp Shekwolo led HYPREP team on an inspection visit to active sites in Phase 1, Batch 2 remediation in order to assess the performance of the Contractors at the sites on 29th January 2020.

As at the time of the visit, works were progressing steadily and according to HYPREP specification; however, Prof. Shekwolo urged the contractors to take advantage of the good weather condition by increasing their pace of work before the rains set in. He also used the opportunity to appeal to the host communities to continue to support the project and not to indulge in acts of sabotage.

The contractors were happy with the visit and promised to ensure that the quality of work is not compromised.

RESTORATION OF MANGROVE IN OGONILAND

STRATEGY FOR IMPLEMENTATION

A virtual meeting on ‘Strategy for the implementation of Mangrove Restoration was held on Wednesday 27th January 2020 where the Project Coordination Office was the host. The Meeting which began at about 1:15 p.m. had in attendance the underlisted

S/N	PARTICIPANT	ORGANIZATION
1	Prof. Philip D. Shekwolo	HYPREP
2	Mike Cowing	UNEP
3	Dr. Ferdinand Giadom	UNEP
4	Chris Newsom	SDN
5	Calvin Laing	SDN
6	Ehiyokenegha Clark	SPDC
7	Vincent Nwabueze	SPDC
8	Kabir Yusuf	FME
9	Sanusi Abubakar	FME
10	Isa Wasa	HYPREP
11	Sampson Ebimaro	HYPREP
12	Obarifomi John-Okpabi	HYPREP
13	OnisoweiyaEmem	HYPREP

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Strategy for HYYPREP’s Implementation of Mangrove Restoration and Management in Ogoniland proposed by Prof. Philip D. Shekwolo, the Head of the Operations overseeing the Project Coordination Office, HYPREP. Prof. Philip Shekwolo gave a breakdown of his proposal which was discussed by the participants:

A.    Set-up of Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Team (SCAT)

Prof. Shekwolo proposed that the SCAT team, which is to carry out a ground survey of the area to be restored will consist of 2 members of the following stakeholder groups:

• HYPREP (Host)
• UNEP
• FME
• RSME
• SPDC
• SDN/CHERD
• FRIN
• NOSDRA
• MOSOP
• KAGOTE

Concerns about the logistics for mobilizing the team to the field and the representation of the Ogoni community by 2 different bodies, were raised. For the logistic for mobilization of the team, Prof. Shekwolo said that HYPREP would be responsible, and that the cost for the logistics has been captured in the HYPREP 2021 budget.

On the representation of the Ogoni community by 2 organizations, it was decided that MOSOP and KAGOTE will be merged to provide 2 representatives, one (1) from each organization. The total number of members of the SCAT team was thus reduced from 20 to 18. The field team, however, will also include some other persons who are not members of the SCAT team, like security personnel and community guides.

A.    Terms of Reference (ToR)

Stoppage of artisanal refining: It was pointed out that the team’s efforts can only be contributory as this is an area where even the government has not had a lot of success so far.Timeline & Timing: The entire restoration of the mangrove is a multi-year project and the timeline should be reflected as such in the proposal. The 6-months timeline for the scoping period is to be reflected in the proposal as well.

An issue with the timing of the project was raised by Mr. Nwabueze, he said that it might be too soon to begin the mangrove restoration project since the upland remediation is still on- going and the work has not yet begun on the Category A sites, hence the workload might be overwhelming. In response Prof. Shekwolo said that it is essential to begin work on the eyesore areas like the mangroves as they have more visual impact and would help restoring the people’s faith in HYPREP’s activities; these activities can be run con-currently. It was also noted by Mr. Clark of SPDC that the ToR did not include a mechanism for reflecting the learnings from previous similar projects.

A.    Deliverables

Responsibility Ownership: It was made clear that the overall execution project is owned by HYPREP and the SCAT team will just be contributing.It was agreed that since the SCAT scoping exercise would last for 6 months, the deliverables for that activity should be adjusted to fit in that timeframe.

B.    Approach and Modalities

It was suggested that the method for tackling the artisanal refining be reconsidered. The proposal is to be submitted to the Governing Council (GC) of HYPREP for approval, but because the GC has not been reinstated, it was pointed out that the timeline might need to be reviewed.

Reference
https://hyprep.gov.ng/remediation-work/

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