Environmental & Social Review Summary
Project Number
8238
Company Name
Bulk Services Corporation
Date ESRS Disclosed
Feb 5, 2010
Country
Brazil
Region
Latin America and the Caribbean
Last Updated Date
Dec 31, 2016
Environmental Category
B - Limited
Status
Completed
Previous Events
Approved : Aug 1, 1997
Signed : Oct 10, 1997
Invested : Nov 5, 1997
Sector
Storage (Including Agricultural Products)
Industry
Agribusiness and Forestry
Department
Regional Industry MAS LAC & EUR
Project Description
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Project Name: Brazil-Bulk Services Corp.
Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
Sector: Food and Agribusiness
Project No.: 007238
1. This project will construct two marine terminals and remodel a bulk oceangoing vessel for the purpose of shipping frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ) from Brazil to Belgium. FCOJ will be stored and loaded onto the Southern Dawn (the vessel) at the Santos Terminal in Rhamo, and unloaded at the Southern Juice Terminal in Antwerp. Each terminal will be developed in an existing port/industrial area where general cargo is loaded and discharged. The Santos Terminal will have 22,000 tons of cold storage tank capacity and will be constructed on an 8,000 m2 site formerly used as a warehouse. The Southern Juice Terminal will have a slightly larger tank storage capacity of 26,400 tons, and will be constructed on a 8,000 m2 site with no prior use. The Southern Dawn will have 13,200 tons of bulk storage capacity, as well as space for fifty 20 ft containers. All together, the project will employ 71 staff. The sponsor intends to begin construction on the terminals in May 1997 and to start operations in November or December 1997. The vessel will be remodeled starting in August 1997, and be operational by October 1997.
2. This is a Category B project according to IFC’s environmental review procedure because a limited number of specific environmental impacts may result. The review of this project consisted of IFC’s Technical and Environmental Department staff appraising technical and environmental information submitted by the project sponsor. The following potential environmental, safety and health impacts of the project were analyzed:
· terminal site selection;
· terminal construction, including dredging;
· air emissions, wastewater and solid waste handling;
· spill prevention and protection of marine resources;
· fire protection and emergency response; and
· general employee health and safety, including training.
The sponsor has presented plans to address these issues and demonstrate that the proposed project will comply with Brazil and Belgium laws and regulations and applicable World Bank requirements. The information about how these potential impacts are addressed by the sponsor is summarized in the paragraphs that follow.
3. Terminal construction will not involve any new port construction or dredging. The facilities will be developed in existing port areas and no siting issues will arise. Domestic sanitary sewage generated at the terminals, along with any general aqueous cleaning wastewater will be discharged directly to each port cities’ respective sewerage system. No air emissions are anticipated. Solid wastes will be disposed via properly licensed contractors. Ship-generated wastes — garbage, maintenance wastes, oily ballast waters and sanitary wastewater — will be disposed of according to the requirements of the International Convention for the Prevention and Management of Pollution from Ships (1973 and 1978).
4. The Santos Terminal FCOJ cold storage will rely on an ammonia-based refrigeration system. Approximately 200 kg of ammonia will reside in the system which will have ammonia sensors and alarms to ensure safe handling. The Southern Juice Terminal in Antwerp will use R22, a refrigerant which is an acceptable alternative to CFCs for commercial facilities. No systems or processes will be installed that contain CFCs.
5. Terminal building structures will be provided with adequate ventilation systems, and suitable means of respiration will be provided to employees involved in periodic tank cleaning. Installations will be provided with adequate workplace safety features. Within one year of start-up, the sponsor will establish an environmental quality and health and safety training program for its employees.
6. Based on its review of available information regarding potential environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures, IFC concludes that the sponsor’s proposed project will meet World Bank environmental, health and safety policies and guidelines and Brazilian and Belgian requirements.
7. IFC will monitor ongoing compliance with World Bank environmental, health and safety policies and guidelines during the lifetime of the project by evaluating reports submitted annually to IFC by the sponsor and by conducting periodic site reviews during project supervision.
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International Finance Corporation
A Member of the World Bank Group
International Finance Corporation
A Member of the World Bank Group
Environmental Review Summary (ERS)
A Member of the World Bank Group
International Finance Corporation
A Member of the World Bank Group
Environmental Review Summary (ERS)
Project Name: Brazil-Bulk Services Corp.
Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
Sector: Food and Agribusiness
Project No.: 007238
1. This project will construct two marine terminals and remodel a bulk oceangoing vessel for the purpose of shipping frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ) from Brazil to Belgium. FCOJ will be stored and loaded onto the Southern Dawn (the vessel) at the Santos Terminal in Rhamo, and unloaded at the Southern Juice Terminal in Antwerp. Each terminal will be developed in an existing port/industrial area where general cargo is loaded and discharged. The Santos Terminal will have 22,000 tons of cold storage tank capacity and will be constructed on an 8,000 m2 site formerly used as a warehouse. The Southern Juice Terminal will have a slightly larger tank storage capacity of 26,400 tons, and will be constructed on a 8,000 m2 site with no prior use. The Southern Dawn will have 13,200 tons of bulk storage capacity, as well as space for fifty 20 ft containers. All together, the project will employ 71 staff. The sponsor intends to begin construction on the terminals in May 1997 and to start operations in November or December 1997. The vessel will be remodeled starting in August 1997, and be operational by October 1997.
2. This is a Category B project according to IFC’s environmental review procedure because a limited number of specific environmental impacts may result. The review of this project consisted of IFC’s Technical and Environmental Department staff appraising technical and environmental information submitted by the project sponsor. The following potential environmental, safety and health impacts of the project were analyzed:
· terminal site selection;
· terminal construction, including dredging;
· air emissions, wastewater and solid waste handling;
· spill prevention and protection of marine resources;
· fire protection and emergency response; and
· general employee health and safety, including training.
The sponsor has presented plans to address these issues and demonstrate that the proposed project will comply with Brazil and Belgium laws and regulations and applicable World Bank requirements. The information about how these potential impacts are addressed by the sponsor is summarized in the paragraphs that follow.
3. Terminal construction will not involve any new port construction or dredging. The facilities will be developed in existing port areas and no siting issues will arise. Domestic sanitary sewage generated at the terminals, along with any general aqueous cleaning wastewater will be discharged directly to each port cities’ respective sewerage system. No air emissions are anticipated. Solid wastes will be disposed via properly licensed contractors. Ship-generated wastes — garbage, maintenance wastes, oily ballast waters and sanitary wastewater — will be disposed of according to the requirements of the International Convention for the Prevention and Management of Pollution from Ships (1973 and 1978).
4. The Santos Terminal FCOJ cold storage will rely on an ammonia-based refrigeration system. Approximately 200 kg of ammonia will reside in the system which will have ammonia sensors and alarms to ensure safe handling. The Southern Juice Terminal in Antwerp will use R22, a refrigerant which is an acceptable alternative to CFCs for commercial facilities. No systems or processes will be installed that contain CFCs.
5. Terminal building structures will be provided with adequate ventilation systems, and suitable means of respiration will be provided to employees involved in periodic tank cleaning. Installations will be provided with adequate workplace safety features. Within one year of start-up, the sponsor will establish an environmental quality and health and safety training program for its employees.
6. Based on its review of available information regarding potential environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures, IFC concludes that the sponsor’s proposed project will meet World Bank environmental, health and safety policies and guidelines and Brazilian and Belgian requirements.
7. IFC will monitor ongoing compliance with World Bank environmental, health and safety policies and guidelines during the lifetime of the project by evaluating reports submitted annually to IFC by the sponsor and by conducting periodic site reviews during project supervision.
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Environmental and Social Mitigation Measures
Broad Community Support
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