Water Sustainability
A National Security Issue for the Middle East & North Africa
Fareed A. Salem
fareed.a.salem@conocophillips.com
Arid/Semi-Arid Groundwater Governance &
Management Workshop
April 3-8, 2005 – Cairo, Egypt
Sustainable Development - - Doing things right Doing things right … … and and doing the right things
doing the right things
Our Commitment to Sustainable Development Our Commitment to Sustainable Development
For ConocoPhillips,
sustainable development is about conducting our business to promote economic growth, a healthy environment and vibrant communities, now and into the future.”
Jim Jim MulvaMulva
Chairman & CEO Chairman & CEO
Global water
Global water - - scarcity scarcity
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
<500 500-1,000 1,000-1,700 >1,700 Unallocated M3/Year
%
1995 2025
Global Annual Water Supply Per Capita
Renewable freshwater resources per capita is among the lowest in the world
A National Security Issue for the Middle East & North Africa
Water Sustainability
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Iraq Algeria
Libya Saudi Arabia
U.A.E. Kuwait
Qatar
Oman Iran Egypt
Turkey Morocco
Sudan
Bahrain Syria Jordan
Israel Lebanon
(West Bank/G aza)
Yem en
Tunisia Total MENA MENA/
Turk & Iran
Country
M3/Capita/Yr
Manmade Water Internal Renewable Water Total external Water
MENA Water Resources – 2025
Renewable freshwater resources per capita is among the lowest in the world
Dependent (50%) on outside water sources for its water supplies
Water Sustainability
A National Security Issue for the Middle East & North Africa
0 20 40 60 80 100
Iraq Algeria
Libya Saudi Ara
bia U.A.E.
Kuwa it
Qatar
Oman Iran Egypt
Turkey Morocco
Sud an Bahrain
Syria Jordan
Israel Leban
on
(West Bank/
Gaza) Yemen
Tunisia Total ME
NA
ME
NA/Turk &
Iran
Country
% Dependence
Dependence on outside water sources
Renewable freshwater resources per capita is among the lowest in the world
Dependent (50%) on outside water sources for its water supplies
Unsustainable high water consumption rates
Water Sustainability
A National Security Issue for the Middle East & North Africa
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000
Iraq Algeria
Libya
Saudi ArabiaU.A.E Kuwait
Qatar
Oman Iran Egypt
Turkey Morocco
Sudan
BahrainSyria Jordan
Israel Lebanon
(West Bank/Gaza)Yemen Tunisia
Total M ENA
MENA/Turk & Ira Country
M3/Capita/Yr
Agriculture Domestic Industry
MENA Water Consumption - 2000
Renewable freshwater resources per capita is among the lowest in the world
Dependent (50%) on outside water sources for its water supplies
Unsustainable high water consumption rates
Dependence On foreign
Technology & Capital
Water Sustainability
A National Security Issue for the Middle East & North Africa
¾ ¾ Protect finite freshwater sources from misuse, abuse and Protect finite freshwater sources from misuse, abuse and waste
waste
¾ ¾ Extend the longevity of nonrenewable underground fossil Extend the longevity of nonrenewable underground fossil water
water
¾ ¾ Balance the competing needs for water based on the Balance the competing needs for water based on the principles of sustainable development
principles of sustainable development
¾ ¾ Encourage the development and use of alternative water Encourage the development and use of alternative water supplies (desalination, waste water reuse)
supplies (desalination, waste water reuse)
¾ ¾ Create a new water culture among all community Create a new water culture among all community members
members
Water Sustainability
A Proactive and Collaborative community lead initiative
which seeks to :
Vision Leadership Commitment
Principles
BEHAVIOR
ATTITUDES CULTURE
Developing a “Water Sustainability” Culture
Corporate Governance
Technology Investment
Enhance the efficiency of water utilization Increase water reuse
Minimize the potential impact to the environment from wastewater disposal
Develop new water supplies from non- conventional sources
Water Sustainability - Building on our core values and
technology foundation to deliver new innovative solutions
Water Sustainability - Our Position …
As a responsible global energy company committed to sustainable development, we recognize that fresh water is an essential natural resource for communities, businesses, and ecosystems. Global population growth will increase demand for fresh water and all users – domestic, agriculture, and industry – will need to effectively manage
supplies to meet demands.
ConocoPhillips produces and utilizes water in its operations. We are committed to the development of water management practices that conserve and protect fresh water
resources and enhance the efficiency of water utilization at our facilities. We will
assess, measure, and monitor our fresh water usage and based on these assessments we will manage our consumption, increase water reuse, and reduce the potential impact to the environment from wastewater disposal.
We acknowledge the importance of adequate fresh water supplies for communities to thrive and grow. We will work cooperatively with local communities where we
operate to develop solutions to water issues that could limit community and industrial growth. In regions of the world where freshwater is in short supply we will evaluate the need to develop affordable water supplies from non-conventional sources.
The Pillars of Value for
The Pillars of Value for “ “ Water Sustainability Water Sustainability ” ”
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Continuous Improvement Continuous Improvement - - Reduce water Reduce water
related costs and risks through the proactive related costs and risks through the proactive
& holistic water management
& holistic water management
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Growth Enabler Growth Enabler - - Create new opportunities Create new opportunities through integrated water desalination and through integrated water desalination and reuse
reuse
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Differentiator Differentiator – – Extend knowledge and Extend knowledge and capabilities to host governments through capabilities to host governments through responsible community programs
responsible community programs
Examples of Water Sustainability Examples of Water Sustainability
Immingham CHP Plant, UK Immingham CHP Plant, UK
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Uses adjacent refinery effluent for cooling make- Uses adjacent refinery effluent for cooling make - up water up water
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Reduced disposed wastewater by 50% Reduced disposed wastewater by 50%
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Saved one million dollars per year in water cost Saved one million dollars per year in water cost
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Deferred new capital investment by local water company to Deferred new capital investment by local water company to expand water treatment facility
expand water treatment facility
Produced Water, NM, U.S.A Produced Water, NM, U.S.A
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Study in progress for an integrated membrane system to clean Study in progress for an integrated membrane system to clean produced water for Industrial use
produced water for Industrial use
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Extend life of existing disposal wells Extend life of existing disposal wells
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Enable new Industrial Investment in the area Enable new Industrial Investment in the area
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No negative cost impact to all stakeholders No negative cost impact to all stakeholders
¾Water has different value to its users
¾ Differentiate between Manmade water and God-given water
¾ Subsidies should be eliminated
¾ “Zero” goal for contaminates of freshwater sources
¾ Benchmarking to drive efficiency and reduce waste
¾ Water desalination and reclamation Technologies are strategic
¾ Water Sustainability is good business
¾ Awareness and Knowledge is the responsibility of the community leaders
¾ Information Management is integral to good decision-making
¾ Underground fossil water is a strategic reserve
Water Sustainability Concepts for MENA
Parting Thoughts Parting Thoughts
Water scarcity is a complex social, economic and Water scarcity is a complex social, economic and environmental challenge.
environmental challenge. “ “ Water Sustainability Water Sustainability ” ” offers offers communities a new way of thinking to develop creative communities a new way of thinking to develop creative solutions
solutions
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Business leaders should embrace and integrate water Business leaders should embrace and integrate water sustainability within their business planning processes sustainability within their business planning processes
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Government should balance regulations with incentives to Government should balance regulations with incentives to enable and encourage businesses and communities to
enable and encourage businesses and communities to collaborate effectively
collaborate effectively
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