OBJECTIVES
Carry out environmental impact studies for all our oil and mining projects;
Promote the use, reuse, recycling and responsible disposal of our waste;
Provide sustainable development training at all levels of our organisation;
Introduce new energy sources into our operations (wind, solar, etc.);
Favour processes, installations and equipment that are less energy-intensive and low in greenhouse-gas emissions;
Control the environmental impacts of investment projects;
Define emergency plans to prevent and mitigate accidental damage to the environment;
Maintain ongoing environmental regulatory monitoring.
OVERVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIONS
Environmental Impact Studies (EIS)
Eco-responsible waste management
- Paper — archive-pruning operations carried out with paper & cardboard recycling professionals (SOREPAC, specialised in paper-waste recovery, shredding and baling, and CMCP, a paper manufacturer).
- Used printer cartridges — ONHYM joined HP’s “Planet Partners” cartridge return programme, contributing to environmental protection by reducing both the consumption of natural resources and the volume of waste sent to landfill.
- Chemical products — a project to clean up the stock of mud and chemical products (packaging, collection, transport and treatment), evacuating a considerable volume of chemical waste while respecting regulations and best practice.
Carbon performance
ONHYM and its partners help clients reduce their CO₂ emissions by replacing heavy polluting fuels on their sites with cleaner natural gas. Numerous further actions reduce greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions:
- Optimising travel by reviewing site organisation and daily vehicle use;
- Pooling journeys and using remote-communication tools;
- Using renewable energy — mainly solar — to partially power well sites in the Gharb region;
- Converting the Gharb generators to gas-powered units;
- Preventive maintenance to keep all equipment running efficiently;
- Using biodegradable polymer-based drilling mud;
- Safe identification, collection and transport of chemical products;
- Site rehabilitation and clean-up at the end of works, per oil-industry standards.
