Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria

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June, 2019 DOCUMENT NUMBER:

GBU3A-NG01016919-GEN-BA6070-00005

GBARAN PHASE 3A- ENWHE PROJECT PACKAGE2 (INSTALLATION OF PIPELINES AND

INTERSITE COMPOSITE CABLES)

ROW CLEARING PROCEDURE

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Revision Date Description Originator Checker Approver

C01 03-06-19 Approved for Construction PROMISE A. ALLEN K. SANJAY. P

A01 11-01-19 Issued for Review PROMISE A. ALLEN K. SANJAY. P

R01 10-01-19 Issued for Internal Review PROMISE A. ALLEN K. SANJAY. P

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 ADDITIONAL AGREEMENT/APPROVAL RECORD

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Narrative sections revised from previous approved issues are to be noted in the table
below and/or highlighted in the RH margin (using the appropriate revision status) thus:
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affected areas and by the use of a triangle containing the revision status.

Revision History

Revision No. Date of Reason for change

issue

C01 03-06-19 Approved for Construction

A01 27-12-18 Issued for Review

R01 25-11-18 Issued for Internal Review

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

S No Description Page

1. Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………………….04

2. Purpose…………………………………………………………………………………………………………04

3. Scope…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...04

4. Reference………………………………………………………………………………………………………05

5. Definition and Abbreviations ………………………………………………………………………………….05

6. Organization/Responsibilities………………………………………………………………………………...05

7. General Requirement…………………………………………………………………………………………06

7.1 Preparatory works……………………………………………………………………………………………. 06

7.2 ROW Clearing and Grading…………………………………………………………………………………..06

8. Resources……………………………………………………………………………………………………...07

8.1 Equipment…………………………………………………………………………………….………………...07

8.2 Personnel……………………………………………………………………………………………………….08

9. HSE…………………………………………………………………………………………….……………….09

10. Security Plan and Emergency Response……………………………………………….………………….09

11. Mitigation of Impact to the environment during ROW Clearing……………………….…………………09

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 1. INTRODUCTION

ROW clearing shall be carried out as a process of initiating the Site Preparation activities, it
involves the clearing of the immediate vegetation within and around the planned work environment
in order to expose the ROW. The activity generally involves the use of mechanized and manual
equipment for the Project Gbaran Phase 3A – Enwhe Project Package 2 (Installation of
Pipelines & Intersite Composite Cables.

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of this procedure is to provide a guideline and structure for all the activities that shall
be carried out during the ROW clearing operation.

3. SCOPE

This procedure shall apply to all ROW clearing operation that shall be performed for this project
Gbaran Phase 3A – Enwhe Project Package 2 (Installation of Pipelines & Intersite
Composite Cables as per contract specification. The operations which are covered by the
procedure, can be summarized as follows:

 The location and protection of all exposed and shallow-buried structures, within and around
the ROW that may be impacted by the clearing operation.

 Clearing of vegetations within the ROW boundaries as defined by the alignment sheets.

 Clearing of vegetations within temporary ROW (after rightful acquisition), as may be

required for Construction and or Pipe laying purposes.

 Removal of obstruction along the ROW

 Minimized Habitat alteration to the extent feasible that critical habitats are protected and
preserved, in line with the Project biodiversity action plan in the Project Environment
management Plan

 Right-Of-Way boundary re-opening.

4. REFERENCES

a. Method Statement of Survey Work

b. HSE Plan
c. Security Plan

5. DEFINITIONS / ABBREVIATIONS

COMPANY Shell Petroleum Development Company

CONTRACTOR Morpol Jaihind Zakhem Association
ROW Right of Way
HSSE Health, Safety, Security and Environment
HAZOP Hazard and Operability

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 HAZAN Hazard Analysis
ISO International Organization for Standardization
FTO Freedom to operate

6. ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBILITIES

The organization that shall be responsible for the execution of this document shall be described
below;

Construction Manager

The Construction Manager shall be responsible for the successful and safe execution of
ROW clearing operations. He shall delegate as may be necessary, functions to the Deputy
Construction Manager and or Site Manager.

His responsibility also includes but not limited to the following:

 Plans and monitor general Project construction activities.

 Review Project material estimates and follow up approval and supply.
 Supervise work and procedures, method statements, equipment, time estimates, planning
and mobilization to site.
 Ensure compliance with the quality system documentation requirement and implementation.

Site Manager:

The Site Manager shall be responsible for the implementation of resources for ROW
clearing operations and shall delegate part of his function to the Site Engineer / Site Superintendents.

His responsibility also includes but not limited to the following;

 Directs all site construction and managerial activities.
 Plan and monitor general site activities.
 Review material stock level and approve material requisition to avert work stoppage due to
none availability of materials.
 Ensure that site workers are aware of and comply with quality
and safety requirements.

HSE Manager:

The HSE Manager shall be responsible for the monitoring of the HSE aspects of ROW clearing
operations and shall delegate all or part of this function to the HSE Coordinator.

His responsibility also includes but not limited to the following;

 Conduct Project safety internal and external audits.
 Team lead in the development of JHA for ROW clearing.
 Advice project team on safe work practice.
 Review HSE related documents and advice on implementation requirement.
 Facilitate the conduct of HSE meetings on site.
 Respond and provide assistance for emergency response.
 The Site HSE Coordinator shall undertake as directed by the HSE Manager and shall carry
out Site HSE Surveillance and ensure HSE compliance.

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 Site Surveyor Supervisor:

The Site Surveyor Supervisor shall be responsible for all site survey works including checks on the
ROW to confirm the markings and flagging initially established by the survey team.

His responsibility also includes but not limited to the following;

 Coordinate and manage all survey crew and equipment.
 Carry out survey equipment check prior to ROW clearing survey activities.
 Carry out field measurements and observations in line with given specification.
 Taking as-built records.
 Supervise and coordinate all cutting stacking and pillaring activities.

Environmental Manager:

The Environmental Manager ensure that, mitigation measures developed for reducing the effects of
adverse associated and potential impacts to as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP) as well as those
proposed for enhancing beneficial impacts are implemented and maintained throughout the project life
cycle.

7. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Preparatory Works

 Authorizations from the respective parties including but not limited to community members
(FTO), families (land owners), third parties whose facilities are being crossed, ministry of
works for state road crossing, NIWA for river crossing etc.

 Land take shall be limited to ROW

 Prompt and adequate compensation shall be paid to the affected parties

 Regular consultation with stakeholders (Communities and others)

 Historical sites/sacred places, fishing sites/grounds and other areas of interest to the
communities shall be avoided during land acquisition, and where unavoidable, agreements
shall be reached with the respective communities.

 Preparation of relevant field documents and drawings for the ROW.

 Inspection and Check for the condition of equipment, Pre-Mob Status, validity of Operator
licenses and other relevant licenses / permits.

7.2 ROW Clearing and Grading

 Before starting the ROW clearing and grading, Pre-Checks shall be carried out along the
ROW to confirm and familiarize with the marking and flagging established by the survey
team.

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  Cleared vegetation and timber shall be cut and stacked along the inner edge of the ROW. In
marshy areas, where the use of heavy equipment is not feasible, the clearing shall be done
manually with manual tools. Vegetation may be moved to the edge of the ROW by suitable
mechanical means. Power Saw shall only be used as a last option in cutting timber into
manageable sizes for the purpose of arrangement/stacking along the outer edge of the ROW.
 During ROW clearing operations and before any construction equipment is used on the right
of way, at facility crossing locations (pipelines and others), all of the known pipelines as
positively located and marked out during the ROW Survey verification shall be identified
visually.

 Warning signs indicating the pipeline size, type and depth will be placed above

 The pipeline on either side of the right of way and the specified protection will be installed.

 All of the vegetation between the surveys traces previously cut along either side of the ROW
will be removed and windowed at the sides of the ROW. The windowed timber will be left to
be removed by the local inhabitants of the area for use as firewood or for construction. Any
material not removed will be left to the wild life habitat.

 Other movable obstacles apart from vegetation i.e waste materials

 Right of way clearing that promotes the safe and efficient operation of the new pipeline
construction and increasing community awareness of new pipeline construction.

 Clearing of any trees located near the pipeline is necessary because roots from trees planted
within or approaching the right-of-way can wrap around the pipeline and damage its
protective coating, causing pipeline corrosion.

 Tree root systems are drawn to the warmth and moisture of pipelines and often abnormal
and excessive root growth patterns are experienced near pipelines.

 Clearing the right-of-way of trees that threaten pipeline integrity helps ensure the safety of
the surrounding community.

 A clear pipeline right of way also provides a visual marker that alerts the public to the
pipeline’s presence and helps prevent unauthorized excavation and development within the
right-of-way.

 A clear pipeline right of way enables us to conduct aerial inspection to detect potential
damage or product releases occurring near the pipeline, and ensures a clear path for
our ground inspections of the right of way, in a safe, reliable and environmentally sound
manner and a clear right-of-way will assist ensuring that the pipeline is protected.

8. RESOURCES

8.1 Equipment

The equipment to be used during the ROW preparation operation shall be such , as are suitable
for seasonally swampy terrains. It shall include as a minimum the following :

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  Hydraulic Excavators (land & Pontoon tracks)
 Bulldozers
 Crew boat
 Tug boat
 Shuttle barge or ramp barge
 Hand tools- machetes, axes and chain saws
 Electronic pipe locators
 Bus
 Hilux

8.2 Personnel

All Personnel involved in Bush clewing and Grading shall have safety Induction. They shall be
subjected to pre-mobilization by medical certification of fitness and shall wear appropriate PPE
always. Vehicle drivers / Marine crew must possess required license prior to commencement of
the operations.

The personnel include the following:

 Site Engineer
 HSE inspector
 Surveyor
 Excavator operators (Land & swamp buggy)
 Bulldozer operators (D6)
 Pay loader operator
 Quartermaster/River master
 Vehicle Drivers
 Mechanic Foreman
 Mechanic
 Auto Electrician
 Greaser

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 9. HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

During bush clearing activities, all necessary safety measures shall be adopted in order to pursue the goal
of NO HARM to people.

Pre-start HSE Briefing shall be carried out on to brief the Work force on the planned activity and interact
on HSE awareness.

Reference shall also be made to relevant learning from past incidents associated with bush clearing
activities during the Pre-Start HSE briefing.

Additional safety precautions such as barriers, signs and protective screen, warning tapes shall be used
where necessary. Areas where major risk is expected shall be isolated.

All personnel working within the swampy terrain/area must be swim certified.

10. SECURTY PLAN / EMERGENCY RESPONSE

As a pilot activity prior to mobilization of full Construction Equipment and team, adequate security
measures and monitoring shall be established to forestall, plan and forecast Security challenges /
expectations during full scale construction activity.

Detailed Security / Emergency Plan for the purpose of Bush Clearing activity shall be an adoption of the
Security / Emergency plan approved for this project.

11. MITIGATION OF IMPACT TO THE ENVIROMENT DURING ROW CLEARING

 Avoid encroachment of the environment

 Restrict the ROW Clearing to the acquire ROW
 Identification of all-natural course such as fish pond, farmland and water channel
 When there is blockage of any of the water course, reopen the channel after completion of
the ROW Clearing
 Avoid indiscriminate waste disposal
 No fishing and hunting during ROW Clearing
 Ensure environmental compliance monitoring such as Air/noise, water and soil

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