Namibia’s air quality is unlikely to be harmed during the production of oil off the Lüderitz coastline.
This is according to an environmental and social impact assessment conducted on the Venus Offshore PEL0056/Block 2913B for TotalEnergies.
The assessment, conducted by independent consultants, says ships working in the area would release pollutants from fuel use and occasional flaring.
However, because the wind mostly blows out to sea, these emissions would quickly disperse from the coast, keeping the air safe for nearby communities.
“Pollution levels are expected to stay within international public health guidelines,” the report states.
On a larger scale, the project would produce a small amount of greenhouse gases, which is about 0.05% of the world’s total carbon emissions from 2020.
Oil production would also slightly reduce Namibia’s natural ability to absorb carbon dioxide by up to 1.21%.
“Emissions fall within the medium-high category applied by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for project investment
decisions, which was referenced for this project,” the report reads.
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