say no to oil in algarve presentation

76
© 2014 – ASMAA – Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved. ASMAA © 2014 – ASMAA – Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved. PETROLEO E GAS NO ALGARVE OIL AND GAS IN THE ALGARVE EU DIGO NAO E TU? I SAY NO AND YOU?

Upload: laurinda-seabra

Post on 22-Jul-2016

10 views

Category:

Documents


2 download

DESCRIPTION

Quick overview of the exploration for oil and gas in the Algarve Deep Offshore proposed by Repsol / Partex consortium. Risks to the Algarve if this initiative goes ahead.

TRANSCRIPT

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    PETROLEO E GAS NO ALGARVE

    OIL AND GAS IN THE ALGARVE

    EU DIGO NAO E TU?

    I SAY NO AND YOU?

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    OIL AND GAS EXPLORATIONWHERE? WHEN? WHO?ONDE? QUANDO? QUEM?

    BACIAS DO ALGARVE & ALENTEJO

    PART I

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    Gas Exploration

    2014/2015Seismic Surveys for oil and gas in 2014/2015

    Oil and Gasdrill in 2015?

    Repsol 90%/ Partex 10%

    100 % Galp

    BACIAS DO ALGARVE & ALENTEJO

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    GALP

    Em 2013, a Petrobras transferiu os 50% intereste na Bacia do Alentejo para a Galp que ficou com 100%

    2014 Galp procura novo(s) parceiro(s)

    BACIA DO ALENTEJO

    Bacia do AlentejoConsrcio: Galp Energia (100,0%)rea: 9.099 km2Tipo: guas ultra-profundasProfundidade de gua: 200 3.000 metrosN de blocos: 3

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    REPSOL / PARTEX

    2013 Partex joins Repsol in the consortium with a 10% interest.

    Repsol looking for other partners but will retain at least 50% control interest.

    The two blocks, which were awarded in 2011, have water depths between 200 and 3,000 metres and are situated between 8 and +-80 kilometres off the coast.

    In 2013 granted evaluation licences 2-3-4 in the Algarve basin.

    BACIA DO ALGARVE

    Consrcio: Repsol (90%) / Partex (10%)rea: 15000 km2 (Block 13/14 6390 km2)Tipo: guas ultra-profundasProfundidade de gua: 200 3.000m N de blocos: 5

    2 3 4 13

    14

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    WHAT CAN WE EXPECT? JOBS?

    DEEP OFFSHORE

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    REPSOL EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS

    REPSOL

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    REPSOL MANPOWER STATISTICS 2011 25 000 PEOPLE(Includes Upstream and Downstream and 1745 Technical staff)

    SPAIN 17112

    PERU 3440

    PORTUGAL - 1216

    EQUADOR 922

    URUGUAY 847

    USA 260

    VENEZUELA 219

    BOLIVIA - 218

    BRAZIL 178

    ALGERIA 90

    LIBIA 82

    REPSOL MANPOWER

    CANADA 61

    CHILE 43

    ITALY - 29

    MEXICO 27

    COLOMBIA 26

    NORWAY 24

    RUSSIA 24

    FRANCE 14

    GERMANY 5

    INDONESIA 3

    ANGOLA 1

    HOW MANY JOBS WILL

    THEY CREATE IN THE

    ALGARVE?

    Brazil, Algeria & Colombia

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    REPSOL UPSTREAM INTERESTS SIMILAR TO ALGARVE

    REPSOL MANPOWER

    HOW MANY JOBS WILL REPSOL CREATE IN THE ALGARVE?

    AND HOW MANY WILL WE LOOSE?

    Brazil -10 blocks under exploration and 2 blocks under development (178 jobs)

    Algeria -1 block under exploration and 3 blocks under development (90 jobs)

    Colombia -7 blocks under exploration and 4 blocks under development (26 jobs)

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    ABOUT PARTEX

    PARTEX

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    ABOUT PARTEX

    Owned 100% by the Gulbenkian Foundation

    The Partex Oil and Gas Group is organized primarily by geographical areas and holds interests in concessions and joint ventures engaged in upstream activities related to the oil and gas industry namely, exploration, development, production and sales.

    The Group is structured in sub-holding companies, management units, concession companies and service companies that provide all the necessary advice and financial, technical, management and human resources support to the joint ventures and operating companies in which the Group participates.

    Everything is carried out in accordance with the strategy and guidelines defined by the Holding company.

    Partex Management Oil Services SA. (PMOS) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Partex Oil and Gas (Holdings) Corporation, incorporated in Vaduz, Liechtenstein. It is responsible for the Groups finance, accounting and commercial activities.

    PARTEX

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    PARTEX THE LOBBYISTS PROTECTOR OF INTERESTS?

    Partex Iberia registered in Portugal, but managed through and controlled by the company registered in Vaduz, Liechtenstein.

    Takes only small stakes in operations. (Normal is 5%) although in the Algarve their interest is 10%

    Doesnt get involved in operations or day-to-day management of projects. In the Algarve, Repsol will bear this responsibility.

    It is Partexs business mandate to place its human and technological resources in support of the continued development of the oil and gas industry.

    Source: Partexs website.

    PARTEX

    WE HAVE TO ASK

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAAPARTEX

    WHAT IS THE BENEFIT THAT PARTEX WILL BRING TO THE PEOPLE LIVING HERE, THE ENVIRONMENT AND TO THE FINANCIAL

    SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ALGARVE?

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    WHAT ELSE CAN WE EXPECT?

    DEEP OFFSHORE

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE

    BACIA DO ALGARVE BLOCKS 13 & 14

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE

    BACIA DO ALGARVE BLOCKS 13 & 14

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OUR SEA BED TO LOOK LIKE

    BACIA DO ALGARVE BLOCKS 13 & 14

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OUR SEA BED TO LOOK LIKE

    BACIA DO ALGARVE BLOCKS 13 & 14

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAABACIA DO ALGARVE BLOCKS 13 & 14

    ?

    WHO WILL LOOK OUT FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT?

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    IF ITS HAPPENING UNDER WATER

    BACIA DO ALGARVE BLOCKS 13 & 14

    WHO KNOWS ABOUT IT?

    WHO CHECKS IT?

    WHO MAKES SURE EVERYTHING IS RIGHT?

    AFTER ALL

    ONLY AUTHORIZED PEOPLE ALLOWED!

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    GOV., PARTEX AND REPSOLIN THE PRESS / NA IMPRENSA

    WHAT WE ARE BEING TOLD

    IN THE PRESS / NA IMPRENSA

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    PORTUGAL IS GIVING AWAY BILLIONS OF EUROS OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES

    500 Million in subsidies until 2020 to energy companies

    Lost jobs in tourism, fishing and agriculture industries

    Lost contracts to local businesses

    Loss of revenue like taxes, royalties, and other financial contribution of the project to the Portuguese economy

    Putting not only our local economy at risk, but also our environment.

    IMPACT OVERVIEW

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    REPSOL SAYS ITS SAFE

    A Repsol spokesperson stated to Portugal Newswatch:

    One basic difference between gas and oil is that gas evaporates and oil needs containment on water surfaces. In the event of a well failure, gas spills are easier to control than oil spills, as the gas is not retained in the seawater.

    No water pollution is generated and the hydrocarbon bubbles into the atmosphere until well control is achieved. In the Algarve, as no hazardous gas is expected, a gas pollution case is an extremely improbable situation.

    Safe = protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to be harmed or lost. Protected from harm/danger, shielded, sheltered, guarded, defended, secure, safe and sound, out of harm's way, all right. Not likely to cause or lead to harm or injury; not involving danger or risk.

    Somehow, I cant relate above explanation for "safe" with the drilling industry, can you?

    WHAT THEY ARE SAYING IN THE PRESS

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    O ESTADO VAI FICAR COM 9% DAS RECEITAS DE EXPLORACAO DE GAS NA COSTA ALGARVIASource: LUSA - Agncia de Notcias de Portugal, S.A. 21 Out, 2011

    O Governo assinou no dia 21 Out 2011 com os espanhis da Repsol e osalemes da RWE o contrato de concesso para a explorao de gs natural ao largo da costa algarvia, que vai permitir que 9 por cento das receitasreverta para o Estado.

    O secretrio de Estado da Energia, em declaraes aos jornalistas no final da assinatura do acordo, afirmou que ainda no seria possvel "calcular as receitas para o Estado porque depende daquilo que for encontrado naprospeo nos prximos trs a oito anos", acrescentando, contudo, quePortugal poder assegurar "o abastecimento de gs por poucos anos".

    Esqueceu-se de dizer que e entre os 5 e 9% DOS LUCROS - depoisde deduzir todas as despesas de exploracao incurridas, etc.

    WHAT THEY ARE SAYING IN THE PRESS

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    IMPACTOS AMBIENTAIS SAO NULOS DIZ SECRETARIO DO ESTADO DA ENERGIASource: LUSA - Agncia de Notcias de Portugal, S.A. 21 Out, 2011

    "Conseguimos importantes contrapartidas para o Estado (...) e como se tratade uma explorao de gs os impactos ambientais sero praticamente nulos", observou Henrique Gomes,

    acrescentando que o investimento "ter algum impacto positivo para as populaes na medida em que parte dos `royalties` [parte das receitasentregue ao Estado] sero aplicados no desenvolvimento local".

    WHAT THEY ARE SAYING IN THE PRESS

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    50 VEZES MAIS DO QUE ESTAVA PREVISTO DIZ O SECRETARIO DO ESTADO DA ENERGIA Henrique Gomes revelou ainda

    que o Estado ficar com 9 porcento das receitas se se chegar fase de explorao e produo,

    "uma percentagem muitointeressante a nvelinternacional",

    e que representa, nestarenegociao,

    "ter multiplicado em cercade 50 vezes aquilo queestava inicialmenteprevisto".

    WHAT THEY ARE SAYING IN THE PRESS

    Source: Hugo Matias / Instituto D. Luis

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    Portugal "est cego" em relao exploraodos recursos de gs no Algarve diz o Presidenteda Partex LUSA - Agncia de Notcias de Portugal, S.A. 29 Set, 2010

    O presidente da petrolfera Partex Oil and Gas considerou que Portugal "estcego" em relao aos recursos de gs natural na Bacia do Algarve, quepoderiam representar uma poupana anual na fatura energtica de mil milhes de euros.

    "H uma correlao muito forte da Bacia do Algarve com a Bacia de Cdis, em Espanha.

    Em Cdis, a Repsol produziu o campo Poseidon. E ns no Algarve podemoster reservas 20 vezes maiores que esse campo, suficientes para 12 ou 15 anos do consumo do pas. significativo, mas infelizmente a Repsolganhou o contrato h oito anos e o contrato no foi assinado pelo Governoportugus", disse hoje Antnio Costa Silva.

    WHAT THEY ARE SAYING

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    Explorao pretrolfera no Algarve "questolateral" e no "merece comentrio"

    LUSA - Agncia de Notcias de Portugal, S.A. 06 Mai, 2010

    O secretrio de Estado do Turismo, Bernardo Trindade, escusou-se hoje a comentar a exigncia feita pelo deputado algarvio do PSD para o Governono assinar o contrato de explorao petrolfera ao largo do Algarve.

    Tendo em conta o risco de um possvel desastre ambiental no Algarve, idntico que ocorreu recentemente no Golfo do Mxico, o deputado Mendes Bota pediu ao Governo para no assinar os contratos de exploraopetrolfera do Deep Offshore "Bacia do Algarve: reas Lagosta e Lagostim".

    margem da apresentao do programa de eventos "Allgarve 2010", quedecorreu hoje na sede do Turismo do Algarve, em Faro, Bernardo Trindadeexplicou que a estratgia que o Governo tem para a rea da energia passa"essencialmente pelo reforo da nossa capacidade de gerar fontes de energia renovveis e isso que est a acontecer um pouco por todo o pas quer ao nvel da energia hdrica, quer ao nvel das energia solar ou elica".

    WHAT THEY ARE SAYING

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    84 Million Euros Investment Quoting Negcios Online of 10 September 2012, in which Repsol Europe

    Director Max Torres stated that Repsol would be investing 84 Million Dollars during the exploration phase in the Algarve concessions.

    At face value, this figure appears to be substantive, but what Mr. Torres failed to state is how much of that investment would benefit the Portuguese economy, the timeline of this investment, how many jobs would be created in the Algarve or what would be the economic benefit for the local communities here.

    In addition, government representatives talk of figures that range from 30 Million to 120 Million Euros. Now, which amount is true?Sounds like the right hand not knowing what the left is doing or is it pure disinformation?

    WHAT THEY ARE SAYING

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    Explorao em Portugal no baixa preo do gs natural

    RTP/Lusa 20 Jun, 2013,

    O secretrio de Estado da Energia, ArturTrindade, afirmou hoje que "h sinaissignificativos" de que Portugal ir explorargs natural, mas alertou que "no expectvel que a energia baixe num pas que encontre energia no seuterritrio".

    Artur Trindade acredita que Portugal estejamuito perto de comear a explorar gsnatural no 'offshore' do Algarve, o que nosignifica muito para os consumidores jque o secretrio de Estado da Energia deixadesde j o aviso que a explorao noter reflexos nos bolsos dos consumidores daquela fonte de energia.

    WHAT THEY ARE SAYING

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    PARTEX REPLY TO ASMAA IN A MEETING IN LISBON

    Luis Guerreiro, Director of Exploration and New Projects for Partex on friday the 27 September 2013, told ASMAA representatives in Lisbon during the launch of the Gulbenkian Foundation Oceans Initiative "Valuing Oceans for Tomorrow" that the consortium which is led by the Spanish company Repsol, seeks to bring the gas ashore to an as yet unspecified location and to pump the unrefined gas to a refinerywhere the gas will be cleaned and depressurized for sale, with the final product being linked to a gas distribution grid.

    He further informed us that the exploration and completion (operational / extraction)process to be followed would be the same as the process used by Repsol in its Poseidon fields in Spain.

    WHAT THEY ARE SAYING

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    WHAT ARE LOCAL MAYORS SAYING?

    WHAT THEY ARE SAYING

    1. Joaquina Matos, Mayor for Lagos stated to a journalist that she trust the government to do the right thing and has no further comments.

    2. Other local mayors havent as yet replied to letters sent to them.

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    REPSOL WILL CONDUCT AN ESIA

    8 Jan 2014 Algarve News Watch (Len Port)

    A Repsol spokesman stated that an Environmental and safety studies are being conducted to guarantee a clean and safe drilling operation,.

    Repsol does environmental and safety studies prior to any operation, taking into account the social, economic and environmental issues and following legislation and the highest international standards in the industry. The company takes into consideration such studies in the planning of the operations and works closely with national and local authorities.

    We await this report with interest. Especially due to the fact that legally its not a pre-requirement under Portuguese law, which was substantiated by the minister in 2012. But with the latest developments in the EU and the publication of the latest EU directive for oil and gas sector in the EU we can fully understand why Repsol is now stating that they will be conducting a ESIA.

    WHAT THEY ARE SAYING

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    RECAP

    Partex: 12 15 years energy savings for PortugalGov: No impact on local prices

    Gov: investment ranging from 30 to 120 MillionRepsol: 86 millionApplied where and what's the benefit for the Algarve?

    Repsol and Gov: Gas is safe, no risks

    Partex and Gov: Good for the country (not substantiated)

    ALL There is indications of gas. Its going ahead in 2014 or beginning of 2015.

    WHAT THEY ARE SAYING

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    WHAT THEY NOT TALKING ABOUT

    Impact on local economy

    Whats the economic benefit for Portugal in the short, medium and long-term?

    Impact on our environment

    How many jobs will be created for locals

    How many businesses will benefit

    Where will the gas be transported to? (Huelva?) Wheres the refinery?

    Seismic surveys impacts on local industries

    How ready is Portugal to cope with an environmental disaster?

    What is the responsibility of Repsol/Partex and the government in case of a spill?

    Etc ..

    WHAT THEY ARE NOT SAYING

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    EU DIRECTIVES

    EU LEGISLATION

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    SAFETY

    On 10 June 2013 the EU adopted a Directive on safety of offshore oil and gas operations. The new rules (initially proposed to take the form of a regulation) will make sure that the highest safety standards will be followed at every oil and gas platform across Europe.

    It will also ensure that we react effectively and promptly should an accident nevertheless occur. This would help minimise the possible damage to the environment and the livelihoods of coastal communities.

    The new directive sets clear rules that cover the whole lifecycle of all exploration and production activities from design to the final removal of an oil or gas installation.

    WHAT DOES THE EU SAY?

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    OIL LICENSING

    EU countries have to follow strict rules when issuing licenses for searching for, drilling for and producing oil: the Hydrocarbons Licensing Directive (94/22/EC) ensures a competitive, non-discriminatory and transparent European market and improves the security of supply.

    Directive 94/22/EC of 30 May 1994 on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons

    National governments can determine the geographical areas for prospecting, exploring for and producing hydrocarbons.

    However, they have to follow a specific procedure when granting licences: an invitation for applications has to be published in the Official Journal of the EU at least 90 days before the closing date for applications. This notice should specify information such as the geographical area, the type of authorisation and selection criteria for applicants. All interested companies can submit applications.

    In their annual reports, EU countries have to inform the European Commission (EC), amongst others, on the geographical areas opened and the licences issued to companies.

    WHAT DOES THE EU SAY?

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    LIABILITY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE

    The Directive requires Member States to ensure that licensees are financially liable for the prevention and remediation of environmental damage, as defined under the Environmental Liability Directive (ELD), caused by offshore oil and gas activities carried out by, or on behalf of, the licensee or the operator.

    This means that a licensee that is not the operator is still liable under the ELD.

    The Directive contains an amendment to the ELD under which the ELD provisions dealing with water damage now also apply to the marine waters of Member States. Consequently, liability under the ELD has been extended.

    The Directive does not contain any provisions on civil liability on the part of licensees for loss or damage suffered by third parties. However, in 2012 the European Commission ordered a study into issues relating to such liability, so this topic may very well be covered by EU legislation in the near future.

    WHAT DOES THE EU SAY?

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    TRANSPARENCY AND INFORMATION SHARING

    Under the Directive, Member States must ensure that operators (or owners) provide the relevant competent authority with the information described in Annex IX to the Directive.

    This includes information relating to any unintended release of oil or gas, any failure of a safety and environmental critical element, any fatal accident, any evacuation of personnel, helicopter accidents, etc. Member States are also required to make such information publicly available.

    When reporting the requisite information, operators and owners must do so using a common data reporting format, to be drawn up by the Commission. Member States must submit annual reports to the Commission on offshore safety and environmental impact based on the information provided by operators.

    WHAT DOES THE EU SAY?

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    EU IMPLEMENTATION DEADLINES

    18 July 2013Directive came into force

    19 July 2015Member States must bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with the Directive

    TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

    19 July 2016Laws, regulations and administrative provisions are to be applied to owners and operators of planned production installations and operators planning or executing well operations

    19 July 2018Member States are to apply the laws, regulations and administrative provisions to existing installations

    WHAT DOES THE EU SAY?

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    IS PORTUGAL COMPLYING?

    ARE REPSOL AND PARTEX COMPLYING?

    QUESTIONS WITH NO ANSWERS

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAALOOKING FOR ANSWERS

    WE WANT ANSWERS! HOW ABOUT YOU?QUEREMOS RESPOSTAS E VOCES?

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    WHO ELSE HAS BEEN ASKING QUESTIONS?

    PAST PROTEST ACTIONS

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    PAST 5 YEARS

    MP Mendes Bota until June 2013 (PSD) past 10 years

    MALP - 2012

    Association FARO1540 - 2012

    Antonete Guerreiro (PSD) 2012

    Block Esquerda 2011-2012

    MPT 2012

    NOW ALL ARE VERY QUIET IN 2014

    SO ARE ALL OUR ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER CIVIC

    ASSOCIATIONS AND BODIES

    NOBODY IS ASKING QUESTIONS

    WHY NOT?

    PAST PROTEST ACTIONS BY OTHERS

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    OIL AND GASDO WE REALLY NEED IT?

    SITUATIONUNCONVENTIONAL, UNNECESSARY AND UNWANTED

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    WHY IS IT A GAMBLE THAT PORTUGAL DOES NOT NEED TO TAKE?

    1. The Government gave the green light to the Repsol and Partex in 2012 without any public consultation, any disclosures or even without the necessary EIAshaving been done.

    ASMAA believes that this is a misguided gamble that we do not need to take.

    Oil and Gas exploration helps to keep us hooked on fossil fuels instead of moving towards an energy system based on energy saving and renewable sources;

    Brings serious risks to the local environment, peoples health, and will not cut energy bills or create jobs.

    UNCONVENTIONAL, UNNECESSARY AND UNWANTED

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    QUESTIONS?

    WHAT, WHERE AND WHO

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    OIL AND GAS EXPLORATIONSTRATEGY OR COINCIDENCE?ESTRATEGIA OU COINCIDENCIA?

    STRATEGY OR COINCIDENCE?

    PART II

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    STRATEGY OR COINCIDENCE?

    Ria Formosa pollution

    A22 Tolls

    Poor marketing of Algarve

    SMEs under attack

    Fishermen license policies

    Attack on subsistence farmers / markets

    Rising unemployment

    Health service under attack

    GREEN ENERGY STRATEGY OR COINCIDENCE?

    ALL BEING BLAMED ON THE CRISIS but what if its not the crisis driving this?

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    WHAT IF ITS SOMETHING ELSE?

    GREEN ENERGY STRATEGY OR COINCIDENCE?

    AS THE SAVIOUR?OIL AND GAS AS THE SAVIOUR?

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAASTRATEGY OR COINCIDENCE?

    MAJOR FOCUS ON THE SEA ECONOMY

    Not a COINCIDENCE ITS A FACT!

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    ADDRESSING POWERFUL INTERESTS IN MINING?

    STRATEGY OR COINCIDENCE?

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    ADDRESSING POWERFUL INTERESTS IN OIL AND GAS?

    STRATEGY OR COINCIDENCE?

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    FIGHT BETWEEN CONVENTIONAL ENERGY AND ALTERNATIVES GREEN ENERGY?

    STRATEGY OR COINCIDENCE?

    IOCS AND NECS major lobbying by IOCs is that Partexs Role?

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    ARE WE SEEING A FIGHT FOR TOTAL CONTROL OF PORTUGUESE

    MARINE RESOURCES?

    WHAT, WHERE AND WHOSTRATEGY OR COINCIDENCE?

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    QUESTIONS & DEBATE

    WHAT, WHERE AND WHOSTRATEGY OR COINCIDENCE?

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    WHAT ARE THE RISKS FOR THE ALGARVE?QUAIS SAO OS RISCOS PARA O ALGARVE?

    RISKS

    PART III

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    OUR MARINE WILDLIFE / A NATUREZA MARITIMA

    The Algarve marine environment includes many unique and fragile ecosystems, and is home to many species, including seabirds, shorebirds, whales and dolphins. A deep sea oil or gas disaster will leave our local marine flora and fauna vulnerable to the toxic effects of oil and gas.

    O ambiente marinho no Algarve incluimuitos ecossistemas nicos e frgeis, e o lar de muitas espcies entre elas avesmarinhas, baleias e golfinhos. Um desastrede petrleo ou gs vai deixar a nossaflora e a fauna marinha totalmentevulnerveis e ate desfeitos por causa dos efeitos txicos do petrleo ou do gs.

    THE IMPACT

    From this

    To this

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    THE FISHING INDUSTRY / A PESCA

    1.Commercial fishing rank as one of our most economic mechanisms that needs to be preserved, while recreational fishing is one of the Algarves most popular activities. A deep sea oil or gas disaster as well as seismic surveys impacts directly on our local fishing industries resulting in both the loss of valuable fish stocks and the loss of industry jobs.

    2.A pesca comercial e um dos nossos mecanismoseconmicos que precisa de ser preservado, enquanto que a pesca desportiva uma dasatividades mais populares do Algarve. Um desastre de petrleo ou de gas no mar, tambemcomo as pesquisas impacta diretamente nasnossas indstrias de pesca, resultando em perdasde valiosos recursos e tambem a perda de muitospostos de trabalho na indstria.

    THE IMPACT

    From this

    To this

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    TOURISM - TURISMO

    1.The pristine coastlines and unique wildlife of the Algarve attract tens of thousands of international tourists annually, injecting an economic boost into the region.

    A deep sea oil or gas disaster will have a pivotal role in tourists' decisions to visit the Algarve.

    2.As zonas costeiras que so nesta alturaainda imaculadas e a vida selvagem queexiste no Algarve atrai dezenas de milharesde turistas por ano, injetando um impulsoeconmico para a regio.

    O perigo de um desastre de petrleo terum papel negativo na deciso dos turistasvisitarem o Algarve.

    THE IMPACT

    CLOSED BEACH

    From this

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    RECREATIONAL WATER SPORTS / DESPORTOS AQUATICOS

    1.The Algarve offers unparalleled opportunities for ocean sports such as surfing, kayaking, wind surfing, jet skiing, diving and boating. A deep sea oil or gas disaster will invariably impact many local businesses, organisations, and individuals who enjoy the Algarves waters.

    2.O Algarve oferece oportunidades sem paralelopara desportos martimos e de atividades de aventura, como o surf, caiaque, windsurf, jet ski, mergulho e passeios de barco entreoutros. Um desastre de petrleo ou de gas no mar, invariavelmente vai ter um impactonegativo nas muitas empresas que prestamesses servidos aos nossos turistas e visitantes, e para todas as organizaes e indivduos que gostam da praia, do mar e do sol do Algarve.

    THE IMPACT

    From this

    To this

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    ALGARVE ASSETS / BENS E RECURSOS NATURAIS

    1.We should be protecting our national assets, not selling them off to be exploited by foreign corporations, or endangering them by oil or gas drilling without adequate safety measures.

    2.Devemos estar a proteger os nossos bens e recursos naturais, e no a vend-los para ser explorados por empresas estrangeiras, ou pr essesrecursos em perigo e assim resultar na perca da nossa sustentabilidade porcausa da explorao do petrleo no mar Algarvio sem medidas de segurana adequadas e aseguradas.

    THE IMPACT

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    CLIMATE / CLIMA

    1.The climate change impacts of fossil fuels are disastrous. Portugal should be investing in clean energy solutions instead of investing in extracting the last drops of oil from the ends of the earth. We should be climate pioneers not fossil fools.

    2.Os impactos climticos devido a explorao de petrleo e gs sodesastrosos. Portugal deve investirem solues de energia limpa e ecologica em vez de investir naextrao das ltimas gotas de petrleo dos confins da terra e do mar. Devemos ser pioneiros na reaclimtica e no "tolos" ou "malucos" fsseis.

    THE IMPACT

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    OUR WAY OF LIVE / A NOSSA MANEIRA DE VIVER

    1.This is a fundamental part of living in the Algarve, whether you are Portuguese or an Expat, and we must protect it not only for ourselves, but also for all of our visitors and for future generations.

    2.Esta uma parte fundamental de viverno Algarve, e se Portugus ou um Expat, nos temos a responsabilidade de proteger a costa Algarvia, no s parans prprios e as nossas famlias, mastambm para todos os nossos visitantese turistas, e pensando no bem estar e a sustentabilidade das futuras geraes.

    THE IMPACT

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    WHAT CAN WE DO?O QUE PODEMOS FAZER?

    SOLUTIONS

    PART IV

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    O QUE QUEREMOS1. A suspenso imediata da explorao de Petrleo e Gs Natural na costa

    martima da regio do Algarve;

    2. Recolher via online e nos territrios locais entre 30000 e 100000 assinaturas no mbito da petio pela suspenso imediata da explorao de Petrleo e Gs Natural na costa Algarvia com o objectivo de a entregar Assembleia da Repblica e a Comissao Europeia;

    3. Promover campanhas de sensibilizao junto da populao do Algarve sobre o problema da Explorao de Petrleo e Gs Natural na Costa Algarvia e motivar as comunidades a fazer perguntas a membros do governo;

    4. Exigir estudos de impacte econmico, social e ambiental que suportem o debate sobre a Explorao de Petrleo e Gs Natural no Algarve;

    5. Exigir transparncia pblica e poltica em tudo o que diz respeito Explorao de Petrleo e Gs Natural na Costa Algarvia;

    6. Exigir uma discusso pblica (no uma consulta pblica so) alargada sobre os custos e benefcios para toda a regio do Algarve da instalao da indstria petroqumica nos mares do Algarve.

    We need to move away from fossil fuels. We need safe and clean energy sources that dont create significant amounts of waste. Renewable Energy Sources offer this.

    OUR DEMANDS

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    PORQU?

    Porque preciso criar-se uma imagem renovada do mar e das suascapacidades e potencialidades sendo no entanto um factor indispensvel paraa sustentabilidade da economia de Portugal e especialmente a regiao do Algarve.

    Porque preciso educar todos sobre o impacto que o mar tem na nossaeconomia todas as actividades directa e indirectamente relacionadas com o mar, com as praias, os rios e com as zonas costeiras.

    Porque precisamos de contabilizar o turismo melhor com embarcaes de recreio, desporto de competio, com as actividades de mergulho,observao da natureza, com o surf, com o windsurf, o parasailing, o kitesurf, restaurantes e snack-bars de alta qualidade, atividades de praia, etc.

    Porque ha alternativas para optimisar a nossa economia e reduzir a nossadependencia em hidrocarbonetos. Petroleo e gas nao sao as solucoes que o paiz precisa.

    SOLUTIONS

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win

    Mahatma Gandhi

    SOLUTIONS

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    COMO? HOW?

    SOLUTIONSACT - PARTICIPA

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    GET INVOLVED PARTICIPA

    There are many ways that you can get involved in the campaign.

    Here are three things that YOU can do TODAY to get you started:

    1. Write to your local and national newspapers

    2. If you have a local radio - contact them

    3. Lobby local, regional and national decision makers

    SOLUTIONSACT - PARTICIPA

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    Organise a I Say NO to Oil and Gas in Algarve talk in your town - at your community centre, workplace, college, school, local cafe, local club, etc we can come and speak about the campaign to your invited audience

    Distribute Flyers and Posters in your community, collect signatures

    Join the protests and days of solidarity

    Organise an information stall in your town

    Get other civic organisations in your area to collaborate with ASMAA on this campaign

    Organise a music night/ fundraiser for I Say NO to Oil and Gas in the Algarve

    Get a I Say NO to Oil and Gas in the Algarve stickers for your windows and car

    Share the campaign info with your family and friends via E-mail, on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter

    Sign the petition online and share it with your friends and family

    Buy a campaign T-Shirt.

    Donate to the I Say NO to Oil and Gas in the Algarve campaign fund

    SOLUTIONSACT - PARTICIPA

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAAACT - PARTICIPA

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    AND YOU?

    E TU?

    ACT - PARTICIPA

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.MUITO OBRIGADA

  • 2014 ASMAA Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association All rights reserved.

    ASMAA

    End of presentation