Response of Sindh Ibex () to Petroleum Exploration in Khirthar National Park, Pakistan

Response of Sindh Ibex () to Petroleum Exploration in Khirthar National Park, Pakistan Mohammad Ali Nawaz; Mohammad Ali Nawaz Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Scholar Basit Khan; Basit Khan Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Scholar Hidayat Hasan Hidayat Hasan Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Scholar Paper presented at the SPE International Conference on Health, Safety, and Environment in Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, March 2004. Paper Number: SPE-86579-MS https://doi.org/10.2118/86579-MS Published: March 29 2004 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Get Permissions Search Site Citation Nawaz, Mohammad Ali, Khan, Basit, and Hidayat Hasan. "Response of Sindh Ibex () to Petroleum Exploration in Khirthar National Park, Pakistan." Paper presented at the SPE International Conference on Health, Safety, and Environment in Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/86579-MS Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentAll ProceedingsSociety of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)SPE International Conference and Exhibition on Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability Search Advanced Search AbstractPKP Exploration Limited (PKPEL), a subsidiary of PREMIER KUFPEC Pakistan B.V., carried out seismic survey in Khirthar National Park (KNP), Pakistan from August 2001 to March 2002. The seismic program involved approximately 650 km of seismic lines to acquire two-dimensional geophysical seismic data. Khirthar National Park, established in 1974 by the Government of Sindh, is internationally recognized for supporting good population of a number of endangered species, and is categorized as Category II protected area under IUCN's categorization. Sindh ibex (Capra aegagrus) is the most common ungulate in KNP and is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. To ensure that actual impacts are within the anticipated limits estimated in the environmental impact assessment (EIA), a monitoring program covering various impact vectors and environmental receptors was implemented during the seismic operations. One of the species monitored throughout the operation and its response to exploration activities recorded was Sindh Ibex. Strict environmental management practices were implemented throughout the operation in sensitive habitats, which helped to reduce stress on wildlife. The restrictions included checks on working times, reduction in party size, no new road construction, no vegetation removal and limits on the vehicle use. The impact was assessed by studying changes in population distribution, displacement and behavior responses. Ibex responded by exhibiting flight or alert behavior when they observed or smelled a crew party. The severity of their response was dependant on the distance, terrain, level and location of disturbance. Animals maintained a buffer zone of 500–1500 meters from working crew depending on topography of the area. The movement of indicator herds indicated a temporary displacement of 0.20 to 8.18 km from the activity. Aggregation of herds, increase in flight distances and adherence to escape terrain were main behavioral responses from the exploration activities.Appropriate modifications were made in operational plans whenever animal response was above the acceptable limits. Ibex showed intensive response during early phase of the project, exhibited adoption and habituation to the ongoing activity, and become less responsive during subsequent phases of the project.Introduction and BackgroudPKP Exploration Limited (PKPEL) carried out seismic survey in Khirthar National Park (KNP), Pakistan from August 2001 to March 2002. The seismic program involved approximately 650 km of seismic lines to acquire two-dimensional geophysical seismic data. Khirthar National Park, established in 1974 by Government of Sindh, is internationally recognized for supporting good populations of a number of endangered species, and is listed as a protected Category II area by the IUCN.The environmental management of the project was governed by the environmental impact assessment (EIA) approved by the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) in June 2001. Keeping in view the environmental sensitivity of the project area, one of the key environmental management tools incorporated into the EIA was the monitoring of the seismic survey by an independent monitoring consultant (IMC). PKPEL engaged Hagler Bailly Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. (HBP) as the IMC. HBP monitored, documented, and reported to the stakeholders the environmental performance of the project periodically during the course of the project. As a part of monitoring program, response of wildlife to the petroleum exploration was studied. The wildlife studies included monitoring of small mammals, birds, carnivores and ungulates. This paper presents observations made on behavioral response of Sindh ibex (Capra aegagrus blythi) to seismic surveys. Keywords: western slope, biennial symposium, upstream oil & gas, reservoir characterization, herd, kambhu mountain, operation, proceeding, disturbance, northern wild sheep Subjects: Reservoir Characterization, Seismic processing and interpretation This content is only available via PDF. 2004. Society of Petroleum Engineers You can access this article if you purchase or spend a download.

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