Projects

Axé sur la durabilité.

We have selected descriptions of past and ongoing projects from our portfolio to demonstrate our extensive experience in our various service areas.

Janneh Dam and Lake Project

Client Beirut and Mount Lebanon Water Establishment
Location Jannah, Jbeil caza, Mount Lebanon
Date October 2017-Ongoing
Project Description The proposed Janneh Dam and Lake Project is considered to be the second biggest dam project in Lebanon, after the Qaraoun dam. It involves constructing a dam on the upper basin of the Nahr Ibrahim River in the area of Jannah. The dam is going to be a gravity arched dam that is projected to retain a volume of 38 million m3 of water. It is expected to provide potable water, irrigation water and 40 MW of hydropower.
Geoflint was assigned, in collaboration with Gicome, to prepare an Area of Potential Effect (APE) report, sedimentology assessment, Cost of Environmental Degradation (COED) and Biodiversity and Natural Habitat report.

Environmental Impact Assessment- Azzounieh Dam

Client Gicome
Location Azzounieh, Lebanon
Date March 2018-Feb. 2020
Project Description An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study is being conducted to address the potential environmental impacts arising from the establishment of a concrete gravity. The dam reservoir will be designed to store four million cubic meters to ensure water supply for the caza and meet its domestic and irrigation needs.
The project also involves the establishment of a conveyance network connecting the dam reservoir structure to downstream villages where a water treatment plant will be installed, and a distribution network will be established.

Hydro-geological and Hydrological Appraisal of Water Resources and vulnerability

Client Dalhamiyeh Development Company
Location Dalhamiyeh, Chouf Caza, Mount Lebanon Mohafaza, Lebanon
Date October 2014-April 2015
Project Description Geoflint has been assigned to conduct a Hydro-geological and Hydrological assessment of the water resources availability and its vulnerability pollution in terms of the surface follow and to salinity intrusion as being adjacent to the shore line.
As well, a water balance assessment was forecasted to estimate the need and demand of water by all the project components (clean water, irrigation, water sport, etc…). This assessment considered the available quantities of underground resources and local authorities’ water supplies in terms of per capita needs, and the vulnerability of underground water to possible contamination from wastewater.

Geophysical Survey, Hydro-geological and Hydrological Appraisal of Water Resources for Bottled Water Factory – Qaa El Rim, Zahle

Client Qaa El Rim Water Factory
Location Qaa el Rim, Zahle Caza, Bekaa Mohafaza, Lebanon
Date May 2017-July 2017
Project Description Geoflint has been assigned to conduct a Geophysical, Hydrogeological and Hydrological assessment of the water resources availability.
Detailed geological and Geophysical (electrical resistivity) studies were prepared in order to obtain an ample amount of water that meets the needs of the industry. These studies aim to determine the thickness of layers and depths of groundwater levels in the study area in addition to the stages of work during drilling of the proposed wells.
Electrodes were installed into the ground and an electric current was sent through electrical wires to determine the resistivity of the penetrating layers up to a depth of 550 meters in the first planning and up to a depth of 500 meters in the second planning in order to know the quality of the penetrating layers, their storage capacity, the thickness of the underground reservoirs, the degree of cracking of the rocks, the direction of flow and the movement of water inside the layers Geological.

Geological, Hydrogeological and Geophysical Services - Remediation Plan – BALADNA DAIRY FARM, Al Khor & AlThakhira, Qatar

Client Nexus capitals
Location Al Khor, North Qatar, Qatar
Date May 2021-June 2022
Project Description Geological, Hydrogeological and Geophysical Services – Remediation Plan assessment to investigate water resources. And evaluate quality and quantities of existing and future water wells. 66 wells drilled in shallow and deep formations were checked.
The assessment included geophysical & Hydrogeological investigations as follows:
  • Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES)
  • Time Domain Electromagnetic (TEM)
  • Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT)
  • Tracer test
  • Interference tests
  • Pumping test
  • GIS 3-D modeling
  • Geochemical analysis
  • Boreholes camera inspection

Geological and Hydro-geological Appraisal for Limestone, Marls and Clay Reserves Required for Cement Industry

Client Edessa Group (Qatari Diar)
Location Adailo, Southern red Sea, Eritrea
Date Jan.2014-July 2014
Project Description Geoflint has been commissioned to conduct a Geological and Hydro-geological assessment to investigate Four locations that are considered potential for cement industry in terms of raw materials and water resources.
The assessment was based on three major concepts as such: first locating the desired materials as being available with a feasible extension (2D), second examine the quality of the material to determine its quality, and last estimate the reserve quantities to decide on the project life time (3D).

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Geological and Hydrogeological Study for the Dalhamiyeh Development Project, Chouf, Mount Lebanon

Client Dalhamiyeh Development Company
Location Dalhamiyeh, Chouf Caza, Mount Lebanon Mohafaza, Lebanon
Date October 2014-April 2015
Project Description The project consists of a mixed-used urban development (350,000 m2) including residential, touristic, commercial, educational, health and public facilities to be constructed on 69 parcels. A discretion project is proposed to the Directorate General for Urban Planning (DGUP) for the planning of landuse while introducing the sustainable environmental concept. This project is expected to populate about 50,000 inhabitants including residents, workers, and visitors.
Geoflint prepared an EIA study for the project where it served to identify and assess the potential environmental and social impacts of the proposed waste management facility and consult relevant stakeholders to prepare an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) including mitigation measures, monitoring plans, as well as institutional roles and responsibilities in the operationalization of the EMP.
Geological and hydrogeological appraisal was conducted to assess underground resources and the vulnerability of underground water to possible contamination from wastewater.

Environmental Assessment and Water Audits for 10 Granite and Marble Industries in Lebanon

Client Association of Lebanese Industrialists (ALI)/ USAID
Location 10 different industries throughout Lebanon
Date October 2017-Ongoing
Project Description As part of the USAID-funded Lebanon Water Project, the Water Efficiency in Lebanese Industries (WELI) Program on "Improving Water Conservation in the Marble and Granite Industry in Lebanon", Geoflint provided 10 marble and granite industries with technical environmental consultancy services to promote both economically and environmentally responsible use of water resources. Baseline water audits were prepared in order to assess the water consumption within the facilities and to identify opportunities to improve water quality and use efficiency.

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Geological Appraisal for Limestone Reserves Required for Al Arz Cement Industry in Lebanon

Client Al Arz Cement
Location Ain Dara - Lebanon
Date June 2015 – February 2016
Project Description The proposed plants have the latest and the most modern process technologies with sophisticated control system from internationally renowned firm (ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions). It consists of various industries as such:
  1. Cement factory – all cement types and white cement (full production) about 2m tones/year.
  2. Concrete batching plant
  3. Asphalt batching plant
  4. Concrete building blocks
  5. Concrete tiles and Curbstones
  6. Concrete casting works

Geoflint scope of work was to conduct an ESIA, technology assessment, raw materials reserve evaluation, air dispersion modeling, Traffic flow plan,

Keserwen Road Project; Zouk Mosbeh Section between Christ-Rio and Jeita Grrotto Junction

Client Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR)
Location Zouk Mosbeh and Mazraat Er-Ras, Keserwan Caza, Mount Lebanon Mohafaza, Lebanon
Date Dec.2015-May 2016
Project Description In collaboration with Gicome sarl, Geoflint was assigned to prepare an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), supported by a Traffic Impact Assessment study. The project includes two major components including (1)Rehabilitation and geometric improvement of the existing road that extends for about 2650 m between Christ Roi and Jeita Grotto roundabout and (2) Construction of a new highway with all necessary embranchments that will serve the road users wishing to transfer to Kesrwan Caza.
The EIA study served to identify and assess the potential environmental and social impacts of the project, considering that it passes within a mixed residential, educational, industrial and commercial and urban areas. Geoflint also consulted relevant stakeholders to prepare an Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

“Road Rehabilitation Sector Loan for Employment Creation" in the Republic of Lebanon

Client Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA)/ World Bank
Location 17 Districts/cazas throughout Lebanon
Date Sept.2017-Dec.2017
Project Description The Lebanese Government announced the implementation of “Road Rehabilitation Sector Loan for Employment Creation" and requested both JICA and the World Bank to provide loans for the implementation.
Geoflint developed an Environmental and Social Considerations (ESCs) study, at Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) level. The study should be viewed as a decision making instrument for growth and environmental protection.

Concept Design, Feasibility, and EIA Study for Sewerage Network and Wastewater Treatment plant for Machta Hammoud, Wadi Khaled

Client Concern Worldwide (Dublin, Ireland)
Location Machta Hammouad Akkar
Date June. 2015-May 2016
Project Description Funded by the European Union (EU), Concern Worldwide developed plans for the construction of a new wastewater management system (wastewater network and a tertiary wastewater treatment plant) for Machta Hammoud, Machta Hassan and Chadra in Wadi Khaled Akkar. The project aims to serve 5,600 Lebanese resident and 2,100 Syrian refugees.
Geoflint was assigned to prepare a design for the sewerage network, prepare a feasibility study for the network and wastewater treatment plant and to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the project.

Concept Design and Environmental Impact Assessment for the Upgrade of the Solid Waste Management Facility in Ain Baal, Tyre, South Lebanon

Client Council for Development and Reconstruction
Location Ain Baal, Tyre Caza, South Lebanon Mohafaza, Lebanon
Date Jan 2017-Sept 2017
Project Description Ain Baal SWTF was initially established in 2004 to treat around 150 tons of waste per day. Due to different operational challenges, it was able to treat around 70-80 tons/day. The proposed project comprises of upgrading the existing Solid Waste Management Facility to reach its maximum treatment capacity and serve Tyre Union of Municipalities.
A design and environmental Impact Assessment study were prepared as a planning tool to ensure that the rehabilitation, upgrade and development activities and programs are environmentally sound and sustainable. A solid waste management strategy was also prepared for all Tyr municipalities was assessed.
This project was part of the Lebanese Municipal Services Emergency Project (LMSEP) project funded by the World Bank.

Environmental Impact Assessment for the Mechanical & Biological Treatment (MBT) Plant in Beit Meri, Metn, Mount Lebanon

Client BIOENER BEIT MERI S.A.L.
Location Beit Meri, Metn, Mount Lebanon
Date Dec. 2017-May 2018
Project Description Beit Meri MBT plant will comprise of an integrated MSW treatment system that aims to manage and treat daily MSW by recovering recyclable materials, generating sub-products such as biogas, and producing compost product from the organic solid fraction of waste.
Geoflint participated in the selection of the process design and conducted an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the project.
The EIA study served to identify and assess the potential environmental and social impacts of the proposed waste management facility and consult relevant stakeholders to prepare an Environmental Management Plan. This plan includes mitigation measures, monitoring plans, as well as institutional roles and responsibilities for the proper implementation of the EMP.

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment AHLAM Golf and Mountain Village Kfardebian, Kesrouane, Mount Lebanon

Client AHLAM LANDS S.A.L.
Location Kfardebian, Kesrouane Mohafaza, Lebanon
Date Jan.2016-July 2016
Project Description The proposed residential and recreational project will stretch over an area of around 423,206m2 , and will include two residential villages, a boutique hotel, a church, and a country club, and a nine-hole Golf Course. The villages will offer several onsite facilities such as residential and commercial spaces, restaurants, gym and swimming pools.
Geoflint prepared an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report and provided a thorough research concerning the natural habitat and biodiversity of the project area, in addition to the climate, geological setting, hydrogeology, water and wastewater infrastructure, soil quality, ambient air quality, acoustic environment, and the socio-economic profile of Kfardebian in order to assess environmental and social impacts. Subsequently, a proper Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) was delivered to ensure that the project will operate in an environmentally sustainable manner, and will comply with all environmental standards and legislation.

Environmental Impact Assessment for a Poultry Slaughterhouse and Rendering Plant, Terbol, Zahle, Bekaa

Client Mr. Elie Jabbour
Location Terbol, Zahle, Bekaa
Date May 2016
Project Description The project comprises of a poultry slaughterhouse with a capacity of 2000 birds/hr. The by-products produced from slaughtering are transferred into a rendering plant where “poultry meal” is produced. The valuable use for these animal by-products is as feed ingredients for livestock, poultry, and companion animals.
Geoflint prepared an Environmental Impact Assessment study, including a solid waste and wastewater management plans. The EIA study served to identify and assess the potential environmental and social impacts of the project and consult relevant stakeholders to prepare an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) including mitigation measures, monitoring plans, as well as institutional roles and responsibilities in the operationalization of the EMP.

Bhannine Irrigation Water Pond

Client Monastery (Dier) of Bhannine
Location Bhannine Cadastral area, Jezzine Caza, South Lebanon
Date Jan.2014-July 2014
Project Description Geoflint has been commissioned to conduct a Hydro-geological assessment and design for an agricultural water pond that will be used mainly for irrigation purposes.
The design pond is with a maximum capacity of about 20,000m3 . The design works included rainfalls calculation and watershed surface flow, design parameters (depth, area, slops, etc…), construction works, isolation and equipping methods in addition to general conditions.

Material Subsurface Investigation of Sand Quality and Quantity Estimation for Glass Industry at Qatrani Area

Client Lebanese Establishment For Glass and Porcelain Industry SOLIVER sal
Location Qatrani, Jezzin Caza, South Lebanon Mohafaza, Lebanon
Date October 2014-November 2015
Project Description Geoflint has been assigned to conduct nationwide survey for Silica Sand reserves and the feasibility of extraction. Accordingly, several sites were assigned and sampled by applying subsurface investigation to identify, evaluate and quantify the major potential resources in each study area.
Field work and laboratory tests were performed on soil samples in accordance American Standard Specifications – ASTM

Geotechnical Investigation for inquiring foundation parameters and permeability condition at Baalbeck area

Client Baalbek Municipal Union
Location Baalbek, Baalbek Caza, Bekaa Mohafaza, Lebanon
Date December 2014-Jan 2015
Project Description The construction of the SWTF at Baalbek required a geotechnical investigation comprised of drilling three boreholes to explore the subsurface conditions at the site, evaluate the strength of the soil in place by performing SPT tests, to determine the geotechnical parameters of the Soil / Rock in place and to present analysis and recommendations for the proposed structures.
Field work and laboratory tests were performed on soil samples in accordance American Standard Specifications – ASTM

Lebanon Environmental Assessment of the Syrian Conflict & Priority Interventions

Client Ministry of Environment, United Nations Development Programme, European Union
Location Lebanon – National Scale
Date December 2014-Jan 2015
Project Description Geoflint provided all the required mapping needs of the project in order to assess the environmental aspects which are affected by the Syrian refugees and which can have detrimental impacts on the overall fragile environment in Lebanon.

Geographical Distribution of Security Incidents Map

Client Economist magazine
Location Lebanon – National Scale
Date Feb. 2015-Jan 2016
Project Description Geographical distribution of all security incidents, border incursions and violation all across the Lebanese national scale for the years 2010–2011 and 2011–2012