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SOCAR activities on Climate Change Mitigation Actions

State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic. SOCAR activities on Climate Change Mitigation Actions. E UROPE AND CENTRAL AS I A COUNTR I ES REG I ONAL CO NFERENCE: UZBEKISTAN’S EXPERIENCE IN ASSOCIATED GAS FLARING UTILIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION CDM PROJECTS IN OIL AND GAS SECTOR.

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SOCAR activities on Climate Change Mitigation Actions

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  1. State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic SOCAR activities on Climate Change Mitigation Actions EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA COUNTRIES REGIONAL CONFERENCE: UZBEKISTAN’S EXPERIENCE IN ASSOCIATED GAS FLARING UTILIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION CDM PROJECTS IN OIL AND GAS SECTOR 2012, June 14-16 Tashkent, Uzbekistan

  2. SOCAR has set a goal to become a worldwide known oil company Company has representations in 10 countries, and also branches and associated companies all over the world. SOCAR enterprises and terminals operate in Turkey, Georgia and Switzerland SOCAR implements large-scale environmental projects More than 1000 hectares of lands contaminated due to 160 years of industrial oil production has been restored by recultivation. 550 thousands of trees were planted at the restored areas “International Index on Environmental Actions” issued by the Columbia University and Yale University in 2012 – Azerbaijan was ranked 2nd on environmental protection for the last decade, and 1st on actions mitigating climate change. SOCAR, International Oil-Gas-Chemistry Company

  3. Environmental Strategy of SOCAR - Approval of SOCAR “Environmental Policy” - Decision on “Measures related to implementation of Framework Convention on Climate Change” - Beginning of GHG Inventory - Partnership with GGFR Started measurement of transport emissions Inclusion of mobil sources into the GHG Inventory German “DİW econ “ Company partnership beginning “Azerigas” PU became a part of SOCAR

  4. Environmental Strategy of SOCAR SOCAR Associated Gas Reduction Plan SOCAR Climate Change Mitigation Strategy Waste Management Plan The pilot project on “LED lighting replacement” at SOCAR administrative buildings and Department of Ecology was carried out. “Azerikimya” PU became a part of SOCAR Purchase of the measurement equipment, start up of measurements Submission of “LED lighting replacement” project to the CDM Designated National Authority for registration. International Conference on “Azerbaijan Experience in the field of Associated Gas Reduction and Utilization”

  5. Environmental Strategy of SOCAR Commissioning of Ecological Park Putting into operation of renewable energy equipment Planting a forest at the area of ​​100 hectares by SOCAR Inventory methodology improvement Partnership with Sumitomo Company Development of “Effectively use of associated gas” project with the support of EBRD and “Carbon Limits” Company

  6. GHG Inventory • SOCAR carried out the GHG inventory for the last 5 years • The result of GHG Inventory conducted for 2007-2010 years are shown in below graph

  7. Transport emissions measurements • 3 Measurement Points have been established to measure harmful emissions fro transport. • Volume of transport emissions determines by instrumental methods. • Vehicles do not meet Avro-2 standards after implementation of appropriate measures should be re-sent to the measurement points.

  8. SOCAR-GGFR partnership • “SOCAR Associated Gas Reduction Plan” was approved in 2010 • Due to the technical measures implemented by SOCAR in 2011, the real amount of associated gas vented into the atmosphere was reduced from 436 mln m3 to 120 mln m3.

  9. SOCAR-GGFR partnership • GGFR Europe and Central Asia Regional Committee's annual meeting was held in Baku on 16-17 June of 2011 • ”Azerbaijan Experience in the field of Associated Gas Reduction and Utilization“ Conference

  10. SOCAR-GGFR partnership • In 2011 measurement equipment for identification of gas emission volumes were provided and Ecological Department‘s staff was trained within the framework of technical assistance by GGFR. • Special measurement methodology were prepared by SOCAR experts • Auxiliary equipments were designed to support field measurement activities “Höntzsch” measuring device Auxiliary equipment

  11. Practical measurements • In September of 2011, by means of instrumental measurements the volumes of associated gas emitted into the atmospheres from "Siyazanneft" oil and gas extraction unit’s (OGEU) wells were determined - the first experience. • Last year, according to the results of the measurements at "Siyazanneft" OGPU 14,2 mln. m3/year of associated gas emissions were determined. • A Feasibility Study is under preparation to collect low pressure gas from "Siyazanneft" OGPU . • A measurements plan for 2012 was developed and works in this direction continues.

  12. Completed projects on reducing of associated gas atmospheric emissions • “Guneshli” OGEU : • 4 mln. m3 per day collecting associated gas compressor station was built. • Station is equipped by compressors - the capacity of each one is 2 mln.m3. • The station was put into operation on 4 May 2012 • “Neft Dashlari” OGEU: • At the territory of OGEU in the framework of associated gas utilization project 66 vacuum compressors NQK-7/1-5 were installed • Compressors are manufactured in Azerbaijan • Annual collection of associated gas is 280 mln. m3 • More than 1 year the PDD of the project is at validation stage within the framework of CDM

  13. Reducing of associated gas atmospheric emissions – Guneshli field, Platform №4

  14. At present, the dry gas obtained as by-product of oil refinery sent through the pipe lines to the "Ethylene-polyethylene" plant in Sumgait city. • As a result transportation costs reduced, transport and fuel used for raw materials transportation reduced, and this has led to considerable decrease of the GHG and harmful emissions into the atmosphere. • Actual amount of emissions reduction is being assessed by the SOCAR’s Department of Ecology Other projects implemented by SOCAR in the field of GHG reducing

  15. Partnership with “Carbon Limits”Company • Development of “Effectively utilization of associated gas” project with the support of EBRD • Data Submission for project activity by Department of Ecology. • Future directions for partnership based on the results of negotiations were determined • The workshop with “Carbon Limits’” is scheduled for September of 2012 • Information potential small scale projects that could be financed by the EBRD was provided.

  16. Partnership with German “DİW econ” Company • In the framework of partnership “Climate Change Mitigation Strategy of SOCAR “was developed and approved. • Joint assessment of the following proposals are carried out: • - Improvement of the GHG monitoring system; • - Future perspectives for SOCAR Ecological Park development; • - Replacement of old compressors by new ones; • - Study of Use of alternative fuels for SOCAR transport vehicles; • - Forest planting at the territory of SOCAR.

  17. Improvement of the GHG monitoring system First stage SOCAR OC & JE (10) Azneft PU Azeriqaz PU Azerikimya PU Refinery Others OGEU TGPA(8) Etilen-Polietilen Plant BOR named after H.Aliyev Services (7) Services (5) GDS (67) Organic Chemistry Plant “Azerneftyaq” Oil Refinery DSTT GPP Second stage Sources by categories Internal consumption Oil treatment process Associated gas emissions Annular gas (from wells) technological losses Electric power production Transport

  18. Development of Ecological Park • SOCAR Ecological Park – the first demonstrative ecological project in Azerbaijan Republic. • Approximately 40% of energy used in Eco Park is covered by renewable, transition to full scale alternative energy use in underway. • Every year 200 thousand units of seedlings are cultivated at the Eco Park territory for vegetation of oil contaminated areas. • With this project, SOCAR has achieved 3.6 thousands tons of carbon dioxide reduction per year (in CO2 ekv.).

  19. Development of Ecological Park Total area– 9,3 ha Eco – center . Renewable energy

  20. Carbon efficiency of production Many Refineries’ technological burners have been reconstructed. Due to above mentioned measures the amount of CO2 emissions per 1t of oil treatment shown in the below schedule:

  21. Next step (project idea) Replacement of old compressors by new ones • At the compressor station of “Azneft” PU Gas Storages significant number of old outdated compressors operates. • In the framework of SOCAR – “DIW econ” Company partnership technical-economical assessment of the project was carried out and “Replacement of old compressors by new ones “ PIN was prepared. • This project will increase the energy efficiency, but also has positive environmental impacts • As a result of implementation of the project : • More efficient operations will help to save 18.3 million m3 of gas and • will reduce the amount of CO2 equivalent of GHG emissions into atmosphere by 37 thousand tons Compressor

  22. Use of alternative fuel in SOCAR Transport system • The project idea on replacement of “Azerikimya” PU ‘s old outdated buses, worked on liquid fuel by new ones, working on hydrogen was prepared. • Project benefits: • For SOCAR: they consist of the existing of SOCAR’s chemical plants already producing Hydrogen as a by-product, so “0” cost for fuel • For environment: reduction to virtually zero of emissions of greenhouse gases as well as a reduction of emissions of other danger to human health gases. • At present Eco Park use elektromobil vehicles for inside transportation. • İn addition, for Eco Park staff and guests purchase of a new electro-bus was planned.

  23. Planting of forests on the territory of SOCAR • The project idea on “Planting of forests on the territory of 100 ha of SOCAR” was developed by experts of SOCAR Ecological Department. • The main purpose is to create forests at the SOCAR lands which will led to environmental improvements and most importantly will help to reduce carbon emissions. • According to calculations carried out for an area of 100 ha, forest planting will led to 1,8 thousands t of CO2emissions reduction. • After approval procedure project will be submit to CDM National Designated Authorities for registration. Yaşıllaşdırılan ərazilər

  24. Environmental awareness • Organization of training courses in order to facilitate best practices and environmental skills dissemination among employees of SOCAR; • Organization of environmental activities, Olympiads etc. for children, pupils and young generation. • Every year Olympiads organize for scholars in the framework of “İNEPO-AVRASİYA” International Environment Protection Project • Conduction of "Ekoerudit" Brain-Ring competitions among schoolchildren; • Public awareness and work with Media.

  25. Environmental awareness • In Eco Park a number of trainings, seminars were held: • In September of 2011, “Presentation of new software for the calculation of greenhouse gases emissions” training • In December of 2011, Workshop on «The results of 2011 year’s cooperation between SOCAR and “DIW econ”». • In December of 2011, German RENAC Renewable Academy conduct “Energy efficiency assessment and alternative energy utilization possibilities in Azerbaijan” workshop in Eco Park Educational Center

  26. Thank You for attention! SOCAR – in harmony with nature Azer Aliyev SOCAR, Department of Ecology www.socar.az/eco Tashkent - 2012

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