260418007338 - Algae Farming and Refinery for Production of Biofuel & Crude Algae Oil (CAO), Portion X, Henties Bay State Land (within Dorob National Park), Erongo Region, Namibia

The proposed ALGAE FARMING AND REFINERY FOR PRODUCTION OF BIOFUEL & CRUDE ALGAE OIL (CAO), PORTION X, HENTIES BAY STATE LAND (WITHIN DOROB NATIONAL PARK), ERONGO REGION, NAMIBIA requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) in terms of the Environmental Management Act (Act No. 7 of 2007) and its Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (2012) due to the following: Scale of the Development: The project covers approximately 28,224 hectares, qualifying as a large-scale development with the potential to significantly alter the physical environment. Location within a Protected Area: The project is situated within the Dorob National Park, which is an environmentally sensitive area requiring strict regulatory oversight. Nature of Activities: The development includes algae cultivation, industrial processing, and refinery operations, all of which are listed activities that require environmental assessment. Potential Environmental Impacts: The project may result in impacts related to: 1. Land disturbance 2. Water abstraction and discharge 3. Waste generation 4. Air emissions and operational effects Infrastructure Development Requirements The project involves construction of supporting infrastructure such as: 1. Processing facilities 2. Desalination systems 3. Internal roads and service networks Statutory Requirement for Public Participation The EIA process, and consequently the ECC, ensures that Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) are consulted and their inputs considered. Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Protection: The ECC ensures that the project complies with national environmental legislation and that appropriate mitigation measures are implemented through an Environmental Management Plan (EMP). The requirement for an ECC ensures that the proposed development is assessed in a structured manner, enabling informed decision-making while safeguarding environmental and socio-economic interests.

Commenting of the public on this project will expire at 12h00 on the 2026-05-19

Projects Documents

• EIA
• EMP
• Confirmation of screening notice received (through email) in terms of assessment procedures (Section 35 (1)(a)(b) of the Environmental Management Act, No 7 of 2007)
• Preliminary Site Map (Project boundaries) with coordinates (decimal degrees) and a Legend
• CV of Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)
• Consent or proof of consultation from Parks/ Conservancy Management
• Declaration for the Submission of Assessment Reports and other Support Documents (upload Declaration Form from www.eia.meft.gov.na (downloads)
• List of all persons, organisations and organs of state that were registered in terms of regulation 22 as interested and affected parties in relation to the application
• Proof of written notice to the owners and occupiers of land adjacent to the site where the activity is or is to be undertaken or to any alternative site
• Proof of written notice to the local authority council, regional council and traditional authority, in which the site or alternative site is situated; and consent obtained
• Proof of written notice to any other organ of state having jurisdiction in respect of any aspect of the activity;
• Copies of the minutes of any meetings held by the proponent with interested and affected parties and other role players which record the views of the participants
• Copies of any representations, objections and comments received in connection with the application or the scoping report
• Upload proof of payment (Revenue Stamps)
• Notice board installed at the site of the proposed activity — minimum dimensions 60 cm x 40 cm, clearly visible, accessible, and in a prominent position
• Newspaper advertisement placed once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks, circulated widely in Namibia and contains project description, location, reference number, how to register as I&AP, and closing date for registration
• Attendance registers for all meetings, signed with clear contact details

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