Environmental Impact Assessment Of The Iganmu-Mile 2 Gas Pipeline Relocation Project Lagos State

Lespray Engineering Limited, an engineering and construction company proposes to carry out the Iganmu-Mile 2 Gas Pipeline Relocation Project. The objectives of the project are to relocate an 8” by 5.5-kilometre gas pipeline from Iganmu to Mile 2 exchange via Orile in conformance to internationally accepted industry codes and standard which shall be safe, operable and maintainable; and optimize and maintain the overall project development plan to meet the target dates. The project shall also facilitate the proposed expansion/rehabilitation of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway embarked upon by the Lagos State Government.

Lespray Engineering Limited contracted Rain Forest Limited to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment study following the requirements of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) as it relates to Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEnv.) EIA Act of 1992 and the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) Environmental Guidelines and Standards for the Petroleum Industry in Nigeria (EGASPIN, 2002). It is also in line with Lespray’s policy on sustainable development.