Integrated environmental, social and energy consultancy — serving Yemen since 2004
OUR PAST PROJECTS
CORALCEES has delivered Environmental Studies and Consultancy, ESIA, EIA, baseline surveys, energy advisory, renewable energy feasibility, climate finance advisory, Environmental Management System development, sustainability advisory, and climate risk assessments to clients across Yemen since 2004. Our project portfolio spans oil and gas, industrial manufacturing, water and irrigation, renewable energy, solid waste management, humanitarian programmes, and donor-funded development projects. All assignments are delivered to IFC Performance Standards and World Bank Environmental and Social Framework requirements.
1. Baseline Surveys Services
2024
Baseline Survey & Stakeholder Engagement — Increasing Access to Efficient and Clean Cooking in Yemen (World Bank–funded Project).
2023
Baseline Survey — Yemen Oil & Gas Sector Diagnostic (World Bank–funded Project).
2020
Humanitarian Programme Baseline Survey — data collection, needs assessment, and stakeholder workshops to establish humanitarian infrastructure projects in Yemen.
2019
Humanitarian Programme Baseline Survey — community surveys and consultancy services for Oxfam's humanitarian expansion in Yemen.
2018
Baseline Study & Public Consultation for Potential Switch from Diesel-Operated Water Pumps to Solar-Operated — Al-Hudaydah Governorate.
2011
Environmental & Social Baseline Survey for ESIA studies for Block 86, Yemen.
2011
Environmental & Social Baseline Survey for ESIA studies for Block 19, 28 an Block 75, Yemen.
2010
Environmental & Social Baseline Survey for ESIA studies for Block 34 and Block 37, Yemen.
2007
Baseline Survey & Market Study — local consumption and international market study for potential trade prospects.
2006
Baseline Survey- Overview of existing Marine Ecology, Ras Issa Peninsula, Yemen
2. Environmental Services (ESIA)
2011
ESIA Study for Block 19 — Pre-Seismic Surveying & Geophysical Exploration EIA Study in Al-Jawf Governorate, Yemen.
2011
ESIA Study for Block 86 — Pre-Drilling Exploration EIA Study in Sayh Bin Yaman, Hadramout Governorate, Yemen.
2011
ESIA Study for Block 28 — Pre-Seismic Surveying & Geophysical Exploration EIA Study in Shabwah Governorate, Yemen.
2011
ESIA Study for Block 57 — Pre-Seismic Surveying & Geophysical Exploration EIA Study in Al-Jawf–Shabwah Governorates, Yemen.
2009
ESIA Study for Block 34 — Pre-Seismic Surveying & Geophysical Exploration EIA Study in Jiza area, Al-Mahra Governorate, Yemen.
2009
ESIA Study for Block 37 — Pre-Seismic Surveying & Geophysical Exploration EIA Study in Marib area, Al-Mahra Governorate, Yemen.
3. A . Renewable & Energy Advisory Services
2022
Energy Efficiency Evaluation and HFO Conversion Analysis — Energy Efficiency Review for Diesel-Operated Power Plants Powering the Existing Manufacturing Facilities.
2019
Pre-Feasibility Study — Assessment of Conflict Impact - Technical Feasibility of Constructing vs. Upgrading the Existing 24-36-inch Ras Issa Crude Oil Pipeline in Yemen.
2018
Overview of Renewable Energy and Carbon Emission Reduction Potential from Diesel-Operated Water Pumps (Solar vs. Fuel) — Al-Hudaydah Governorate
2018
Energy Estimation from a 5 t/day Waste Facility — Taiz City, Yemen.
2015
Carbon Footprint Estimation — Switching from Diesel to 5 MW Solar Power.
2014
Feasibility Study — Switching from Diesel to Heavy Fuel / Gas-Operated Engine (5 MW).
2012
Feasibility Study — Upper Nile Oil Refinery (10,000 BPD), South Sudan
2008
Feasibility Study — Establishment of a natural zeolite extraction and production facility in Taiz, Yemen.
2006
Air Emission Estimation from Marib Oil Refinery, Yemen
3. B. Climate, Sustainability & Environmental Regulatory Framework Assessment and Policy Advisory
2019
Project Category: Climate Finance Advisory / Renewable Energy / GHG Assessment
Project Title: Climate Finance Advisory and GCF-Compliant Technical Report.
Brief Project Description: Technical study and GCF-compliant report assessing the renewable energy and carbon emission reduction potential from diesel-operated water pumping systems (Solar vs. Fuel), Al-Hudaydah Governorate. The assignment encompassed climate risk analysis, techno-commercial feasibility assessment for transition to solar power, carbon footprint estimation, greenhouse gas assessment, and preparation of full technical documentation meeting Green Climate Fund (GCF) requirements, in support of the client's application for international climate finance. CORALCEES successfully delivered all required technical documentation to international standard.
2012-2016
Project Category: Environmental Compliance, EMS Development and Sustainability Advisory
Project Title: Environmental Legal Compliance Advisory Services Contract on a Retained Basis
Project Description Brief: Retained environmental compliance and sustainability advisory to a major Yemeni industrial conglomerate operating multiple manufacturing facilities across Yemen, including cement production, flour milling, sugar refining, confectionery manufacturing, vegetable oil processing, and power generation. Services delivered included assessment of applicable national environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks, identification of compliance obligations, Environmental Management System (EMS) development, HSE management system development, environmental legal compliance desktop studies, due diligence audits, environmental impact assessment support, satisfying applicable national environmental legislation and regulatory framework requirements. Strategic environmental advisory was provided to corporate management on sustainability obligations, regulatory requirements, and environmental management best practice.
2005
Project Category: Environmental Regulatory Framework Assessment / Environmental Policy Advisory
Project Title: EIA Requirements for Petroleum Projects — Applicable Environmental Regulations and Requirements in Yemen
Project Description Brief: Research, analysis, and documentation of all applicable national environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks governing petroleum project development in Yemen, including Environmental Protection Law No. 26 (1995), Prime Minister's Resolution 148 (2000), EIA procedures and licensing requirements, and applicable international conventions. The assignment was delivered as a formal advisory report to an Oil & Gas Production Block Operator in Hadramout Governorate, Yemen, providing the regulatory intelligence required to understand environmental compliance obligations and Yemeni government review and approval procedures for major industrial projects.
2005
Project Category: Waste Management Regulatory Advisory / Environmental Policy Advisory
Project Title: Hazardous Waste Disposal and Solid Waste Management in Yemen — Applicable Environmental Requirements
Project Description Brief: Research, analysis, and documentation of all applicable national regulatory requirements for hazardous waste disposal and solid waste management in Yemen, covering the Environmental Protection Law, Prime Minister's Resolution 148, Basel Convention obligations, and applicable environmental standards. Delivered as a formal advisory report to an Oil & Gas Production Block Operator in Hadramout Governorate, Yemen, providing the regulatory framework assessment required to understand waste management compliance obligations under Yemeni law.
A Note on Confidentiality:
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- Some of CORALCEES's project assignments are subject to confidentiality agreements with clients and are therefore not disclosed individually on this page. References and further details are available to qualified parties on request.
For more information about our project experience or to discuss a specific assignment requirement, please contact us at info@coralcees.com.