Client | Beirut and Mount Lebanon Water Establishment |
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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. |
Client | Gicome |
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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. |
Client | Dalhamiyeh Development Company |
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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. |
Client | Qaa El Rim Water Factory |
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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. |
Client | Nexus capitals |
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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:
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Client | Edessa Group (Qatari Diar) |
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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). |
Client | Dalhamiyeh Development Company |
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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. |
Client | Association of Lebanese Industrialists (ALI)/ USAID |
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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. |
Client | Al Arz Cement |
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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:
Geoflint scope of work was to conduct an ESIA, technology assessment, raw materials reserve evaluation, air dispersion modeling, Traffic flow plan, |
Client | Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) |
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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) |
Client | Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA)/ World Bank |
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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. |
Client | Concern Worldwide (Dublin, Ireland) |
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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. |
Client | Council for Development and Reconstruction |
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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. |
Client | BIOENER BEIT MERI S.A.L. |
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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. |
Client | AHLAM LANDS S.A.L. |
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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. |
Client | Mr. Elie Jabbour |
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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. |
Client | Monastery (Dier) of Bhannine |
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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. |
Client | Lebanese Establishment For Glass and Porcelain Industry SOLIVER sal |
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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 |
Client | Baalbek Municipal Union |
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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 |
Client | Ministry of Environment, United Nations Development Programme, European Union |
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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. |
Client | Economist magazine |
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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 |