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Каспинфо декабрь 2001 |
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Название: Короткие сообщения на англ. языке Главные Пункты: * Экологи считают, что в ходе эксплуатации КТК загрязнению подвергнется акватория моря и прилегающий к ней участок побережья между Новороссийском и Анапой, считающийся самым чистым участком побережья России. * BP гарантирует минимальное воздействие на окружающую среду от строительства Сангачальского Терминала, в частности, животные, обитающие на данной территории, будут временно переселены. * Предварительный вариант закона Об экологической информации, регулирующий сбор и распространение экологической информации, направлен в Парламент Азербайджана. * и др. сообщения. (03.12.2001) Полный Текст Короткие сообщения на англ. языке Короткие сообщения на англ. языке *** KAZAKH OIL PIPELINE FORMALLY INAUGURATED. The official launch ceremony for the Caspian Pipeline Consortium pipeline from Tengiz in Kazakhstan to Novorossiisk took place on 27 November, six weeks after the first tanker was loaded at Novorossiisk with Tengiz crude, Interfax and Caspian News Agency reported. The 1,580-kilometer pipeline took two years to build and has an initial throughput capacity of 28.2 million tons per year, which will increase to 67 million tons. The launch ceremony was originally scheduled for early August but was repeatedly postponed due to Russian objections to the terms stipulated by the members of the consortium that built the pipeline for its operation (see "RFE/RL Newsline," 30 July, 1, 13, and 20 August, and 7 September 2001). Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Kazakh counterpart Nursultan Nazarbaev, who had been scheduled to attend the original launch in August, were absent from the 27 November ceremony. LF RADIO FREE EUROPE/RADIO LIBERTY, PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC RFE/RL NEWSLINE Vol. 5, No. 224, Part I, 28 November 2001 *** KAZAKH MINISTER WARNS FALLING OIL PRICES WILL AFFECT 2002 BUDGET. The fall in international oil prices will have a sharp impact on Kazakhstan's budget for next year, State Revenues Minister Zeynolla Khakimzhanov told the parliament's Economy, Budget, and Finance Committee on 27 November, RFE/RL's Kazakh Service reported. He added that improved tax collection could help compensate for the inevitable revenue shortfall. On 7 November, Economy and Trade Minister Zhaqsybek Kulekeev told parliament that planned budget spending for 2002 will not be revised downward unless oil prices fall to $16 per barrel (see "RFE/RL Newsline," 8 November 2001). LF RADIO FREE EUROPE/RADIO LIBERTY, PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC RFE/RL NEWSLINE Vol. 5, No. 224, Part I, 28 November 2001 *** /19:17 28.11.2001/ Opening of CPC "is beginning of countdown for annihilation of Black Sea cost from Novorossiysk to Anapa, ecologists think Moscow, November 28, 2001. (CNA). The ecologists of the northern Caucasus estimated the opening of CPC oil pipeline as "beginning of countdown for annihilation of a unique from re-creational and natural points of view Black Sea cost from Novorossiysk to Anapa. CNA was informed in the ecological service for Northern Caucasus that ecologists has already named the CPC "bomb of delayed action". Independent ecologists report that for today the Black Sea cost between Novorossyisk and Anapa is the cleanest part of the Russian cost. They are sure that even during "normal" exploitation of CPC the sea and cost will be seriously polluted. The aftermath of possible sea accident may be "disastrous", and as a result Russia will loose more than it gains. Meanwhile, ecologists stress that even the solemn opening of the CPC was accompanied by incidents. Thus, during the ceremony a tanker failed to make fast to the offshore mooring facility. Tanker with tonnage at 150,000 tons has been trying several times to approach the mooring facility in the South Ozerevka village, where CPC oil terminal is located. Some of observers think that such not-regular situation can be repeated in the future. CNA/www.caspian.ru *** /20:47 03.12.2001/ Turkmenistan/marine/tanker Turkmen marine received first tanker Ashkhabad, December 3, 2001. (CNA). The first oil-tanker is transferred under the balance of Turkmen shipping routes. CNA was informed in the governments press office that the tanker is named "Hero Atamurat Niyazov" after the father of the Turkmen President. According to the source, the international tender on construction of tanker was announced in 1997 after receiving a USD 11 million purpose loan of the Islamic Development Bank. 18 shipbuilding companies took part in the tender. Turkish Berk Denizchilik won the tender. River-sea class tanker with 5,000 tons boat load was built on the Turkish Tenche Celik San yard. He was built on exclusive project, worked out by Belgian engineer and meets LRS + world class. Under the data of Turkmen marine specialists the exploitation of the tanker will bring about USD 1 million profit annually. CNA/www.caspian.ru *** /12:25 03.12.2001/ Azerbaijan/oil/exporters/CIS/Alliance Azerbaijan supports Kazakh initiative on establishing Alliance of CIS states - oil and gas exporters Baku, December 3, 2001. (CNA). Azerbaijan supports the Kazakh initiative on establishing Alliance of CIS states - oil and gas exporters in contrast to the OPEC, president of the Azeri State Oil Company (SOCAR) Natig Aliyev informed CNA. He added the CIS state-members, extracting and exporting hydrocarbons, should carry out the coordinated policy. The Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev declared the same idea. He suggested establishing the Alliance of oil and gas state-exporters with participation of Kazakhstan, Russia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Nazarbayev said the new Alliance would serve in contrast of the OPEC in oil and gas spheres, and the principal role in it should be played by Russia. -OK- CNA/www.caspian.ru *** BP TO PREVENT FLORA, FAUNA DISAPPEARANCE IN SANGACHAL A presentation ceremony of the Environmental and Socioeconomic impact assessment of early construction operations aimed at enhancing the Sangachal terminal was held in Baku, as BP forwarded a work program toward reducing environmental impact. It has been ascertained that there can be 33 potential environmental impacts, 14 of which can turn out to be serious. It is believed that the upper layer of the soil will be lost on an area of 147 hectares, which will lead to the disappearance of all vegetation on the entire plot. Consequently, it will be impossible to salvage the diverse fauna, a considerable portion of which (the spur-backed turtles, Pterocles orientalis and Falco naumanni) has been included into the Azerbaijan, International and European Red books. BP is going to provide complete guarantee for a minimal environmental impact throughout the operations. One of the ways for so doing is through replacing the habitat of animals by means of revitalizing the partially affected soil and mastering deserted lands. These ecological programs are planned for inclusion into the BP-prepared general concept of biological diversity in the future. According to the concept, BP is engaged in supporting the bio-diversity plans at local, national and regional levels. In the foreseeable future this concept will become a part of the General Plan for the Caspian region. Azernews, 07.11.01 38 Electronic Bulletin: Caucasus Environmental News Caucasus Environmental NGO Network (CENN) *** BILL ON ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION The standing parliamentary commission on natural resources, energy and ecology discussed the draft bill "On environmental information", which regulates collection and dissemination of ecological data. After a lengthy discussion the draft bill was forwarded to he Milli Mejlis. Inter-state cooperation in the area of environmental information is enforced in accordance with agreements Azerbaijan has signed with other countries. Azernews, 15.11.01 38 Electronic Bulletin: Caucasus Environmental News Caucasus Environmental NGO Network (CENN) *** BP INTRODUCES ANTI-SMOG GASOLINE IN WASHINGTON STATE NEW YORK - BP Plc, the British oil giant, introduced a lower-sulfur gasoline in Washington state designed to fight air pollution. BP said the newly formulated fuel is expected to reduce vehicles' nitrous oxide emissions by about 4 percent. Nitrous oxide combines with volatile organic compounds and sunlight to produce smog. "This is the equivalent of removing 2,100 cars off (interstate highway) I-5 every day," the company said in a news release. As BP refineries convert their operations to produce additional lower-sulfur fuel, the company expects to have lower-sulfur gasoline available in all grades. Current production is focused on serving major cities with air pollution concerns. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has established federal limits aimed at reducing gasoline sulfur levels by 90 percent by 2006, but BP said its new lower-sulfur premium, with a sulfur content of 30 parts per million (ppm), meets the limits four years earlier. REUTERS NEWS SERVICE, 9.11.01 38 Electronic Bulletin: Caucasus Environmental News Caucasus Environmental NGO Network (CENN) *** /15:58 10.12.2001/ Kazakhstan/President/oil/transportation Foreign investors prefer oil transportation from Kazakhstan via Iran to Persian Gulf, Kazakh President considers Astana, December 10, 2001. (CNA). The Foreign investors working in Kazakhstan consider most profitable to transport oil via Iran to the Persian Gulf, the Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev said a briefing in Astana. "This is not only my opinion, but of companies working in Kazakhstan including the US ones," the head of the state stressed. The President reminded that the maximum capacity of the CPC oil pipeline recently put into operation amounts at 48 million tons per year and this route would be loaded by the raw materials from the Tengiz field. At the same time the exploitation of the world largest Kashagan field will start at the end of 2005. "In 2015 the export possibilities of Kazakhstan are forecasted at the level of 150 million tons of oil, and up to 80 billion cubic meters of natural gas will be extracted in passing," Nazarbayev said. The President noted that various vectors of oil pipelines are important for the state, that’s why Astana "supported the Baku-Ceyhan oil pipeline." The Kazakh leader also mentioned the possibility "of handing up to 20 million tons of oil from Kazakhstan to Baku via the Caspian Sea without oil pipeline construction" exists. Besides, Nazarbayev mentioned "we have a contract on oil pipeline to the West China." On the whole, the President concluded, "we are interested in many opportunities." -OK- CNA/www.caspian.ru |