The Tilenga Project, operated by TotalEnergies in partnership with CNOOC and UNOC, reached a significant milestone with the successful relocation of the final Project Affected Person (PAP) under Resettlement Action Plan 2.
The ministry of energy noted that the development marked a crucial step in land acquisition process for the oil and gas activities, with 99% of the approximately 5,900 PAPs compensated and relocated since the process began in 2017.
The relocation, which occurred on May 13, 2024, followed a comprehensive engagement process and legal proceedings.
According to the ministry, the final PAP, who had consistently refused to relocate despite multiple offers and engagement efforts, received compensation exceeding the value of their assets on the 0.791-acre land in Kirama Village, including structures, crops, and trees.
“They were also provided with a 30% disturbance allowance, a 30% uplift, and a modern replacement house equipped with solar power and rainwater collection systems.
This extensive compensation package, exceeding local and international
standards, demonstrates the project’s commitment to fair and transparent land acquisition practices,”
Following a thorough judicial process, an eviction order was granted on May 9, 2024, paving the way for the successful relocation four days later. The PAP’s subsequent appeal to the court for a stay of execution was dismissed.
