Sakhalin II fact-finding mission photo report
Publisher: CEE Bankwatch Network
Volume: 38 pages, pdf
Description:
From May 28 through June 2, 2008, representatives of Sakhalin Environment Watch, Friends of the Earth Japan and Pacific Environment conducted a fact-finding mission along the pipeline right of way for the Sakhalin-II oil and gas project. During the trip, these groups documented serious violations of public and private bank policies, and internationally accepted practice and Russian law. This photo report provides graphic evidence of these violations. The evidence obtained during this fact-finding mission refutes claims by the project operator, Sakhalin Energy, that the pipeline route is being successfully restored following construction. The fact-finding mission discovered numerous examples of missing and/or failed erosion measure devices, extensive erosion and mud slides on mountainsides and in river areas, and unsuccessful and/or missing recultivation measures.