Underground storage tanks (USTs) are used for storing fuel, but they can pose a risk if they develop leaks. Leakage from USTs can result in soil and groundwater contamination, presenting environmental and health concerns. Eco and Partner undertook a thorough site investigation is crucial to confirm the presence of leakage from these underground tank at a fuel station in Central Uganda.

Site investigations involved a systematic process of assessing and evaluating the condition of UST, as well as the surrounding soil and groundwater, to determine if leakage has occurred and to what extent, allowing for appropriate remediation measures to be implemented.

Soil samples were collected from specific locations around the USTs to determine if petroleum hydrocarbons or other contaminants are present. These samples were analyzed in an accredited laboratory to quantify the concentrations of contaminants, to determine the potential severity of the leakage and the extent of soil contamination.

Site investigations involved the use of specialized techniques and equipment, such as soil vapor surveys or geophysical surveys.

Base Transceiver Station is a piece of equipment that facilitates wireless communication between user equipment (UE) and a network. UEs are devices like mobile phones (handsets), and computers with wireless Internet connectivity. The deployment by operators is to improve service delivery in the region.
Eco & Partner provided Environmental and social consultancy services to the developer, including Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs), ESIAs, Environmental Compliance Auditing and Monitoring for Mobile Telecommunication Base Transceiver Station in various parts of Uganda.

The Group added further equity and operatorship to the licenses in the Lake Albert Rift Basin when it acquired Hardman Resources in 2007.

The company has provided Environmental and social consultancy services to the developer encompassing the following:

• ESIA for Kigogole Field Appraisal drilling for Exploration Area 2 in Buliisa district
• ESIA for Kigogole-Nsoga 3D seismic Survey for Exploration Area 1 & 2 Buliisa district
• ESIA for Kasemene-Ngiri 3D Seismic Survey for Exploration Area 1& 2 Buliisa district
• ESIA for Nsoga-C appraisal drilling for Exploration Area 2 Buliisa district.
• ESIA for Kigogole-4 Appraisal Drilling for Exploration Area 2 Buliisa district
• Environmental Audit of Ngege base camp for Exploration Area 2 Buliisa district.
• ESIA for Nsoga-5 Appraisal drilling for Exploration Area 2 Buliisa district.

Conducting Human Rights Due Diligence focuses a company’s attention on its responsibility to respect Human Rights and ensures that a company manages risk to people, and not just risk to business. Compliance with national law may not be sufficient, where there is a conflict between legal standards and TEPU’s commitment to respect international Human Rights. TEPU seeks to honor the principles of internationally recognized Human Rights to the greatest extent possible in the circumstance.

Eco and Partner provided Environmental and Social Consultancy services including:  reconnaissance visits, preparation of the scoping report and terms of reference, and quality control for preparation of the ESIS. The ESIA was prepared in accordance with Ugandan environmental legislation and international best practice embedded in the IFC sustainability framework.