230705001664 - Renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the Continued Operation of the Existing Walvis Bay Wholesale Fuel Installation at Bachmus Oil and Fuel Supplies in Walvis Bay, Erongo Region

Bachmus Oil and Fuel Supplies is a supplier of a variety of oil and fuel products for marine and industrial uses. Their product categories include: automotive lubricants, industrial lubricants, marine lubricants, and wholesale diesel. Diesel is sourced from Engen Namibia (Pty) Ltd. ENGEN Namibia (Pty) Ltd is a leading marketer of liquid fuels and lubricants in the country. The existing Engen installations have a valid Petroleum Wholesale License approved by the Ministry of Mines and Energy. The site operations and installation are in accordance with Engen Namibia (Pty) Ltd policies and regulations. In terms of the Environmental Management Act 7 of 2007 (Government Notice No. 29), certain activities may not be undertaken without an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC). This activity is included in the above-mentioned list. An ECC was applied for and obtained for this facility. The ECC is valid for a period of three (3) years and has thus expired. Engen appointed Environam Consultants Trading (ECT) to apply for the renewal of the ECC on its behalf.

Prpject status APPROVED

For further information contact:

Ministry of Environment and Tourism

Department of Environmental Affairs

(+264 -61) 284 2701 (T)

(+264-61) 240 339 (F)

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