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During the initial phases of an industrial project, one of the main challenges for our clients is to obtain a characterisation of the project site in order to get dimensional data for the design and to be able to conduct impact studies. Beyond nuclear, these challenges are equally crucial for other sectors: building and construction, infrastructures, renewable energy, transport, etc. Our teams provide a comprehensive offer which combines expertise with innovation to deliver: site selection, site assessments & impact studies Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), licensing and permitting support, and environmental monitoring and compliance.
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Our offer
Relying on our PMC & engineering expertise, Assystem offers a comprehensive approach as Owner Engineer (OE) throughout the project life cycle, incorporating data collection, visualisation and management solutions.
PHASE 1 : SITE SELECTION
Use of publicly available data, artificial intelligence and modelling capabilities via the Assystem’s DeepGIS solution to:
- Analyse characteristics of potential sites
- Rank them according to selection criteria that can be customised for each project or client
- Make the final decision, taking into account the conditions for connecting to the grid and the climate conditions
PHASE 2 : SITE ASSESSMENT AND IMPACT STUDIES
SITE ASSESSMENT
Geoscientific competencies and flexibility for lower costs and shorter project timeframes
Seismic activity, weather conditions and other climate-related issues represent risks to costs, schedules and the safety and security of projects.
Our international teams adapt to local requirements, enabling siting activities for complex projects irrespective of size. Our full-project lifecycle offer makes us a one-stop-shop.
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Geological & Geophysical Surveys
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Seismological and seismotectonic surveys
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Geotechnical studies
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Marine surveys (bathymetry, offshore drilling)
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Topographical surveys
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Meteorological / Aerological surveys
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Hydrological (marine & surface) surveys
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Flood Risk Assessment
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Hydrogeological surveys
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Aerial and drone photogrammetric surveys
Modelling and geographic information system (GIS) skills combining technological innovation and expertise
We deliver services including collection of geographic information for a wide range of international projects by combining the latest technologies with decades of experience:
- Urban information system
- Urban energy distribution
- Visual impact analysis
- Topographical mapping
- Marine survey studies
- Recreational project applications
- Alignment sheets
- Special crossing drawings
- Land acquisition maps
- DeepGIS
- Mobile applications
Using artificial intelligence and constraint-based algorithms, discover Assystem’s tool for analysing and ranking potential SMR/AMR deployment sites according to multiple customisable parameters.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT STUDIES
Expertise in environmental and social impact assessments to help you make responsible choices for local ecosystems and populations
Before construction phase, we perform environmental, social and health impact assessments to evaluate consequences of the works involved. These analyses consider both economic and social developments, environmental values and the social and health situation induced by the project.
Environmental support services
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Environmental baseline studies
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Hydrodynamic modelling
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Terrestrial & marine ecological surveys
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Landscape architecture
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Air/noise & vibration/radiation dispersion modelling
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Environmental impact assessment (EIA)
Social support services
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Environmental & social impact assessment (ESIA)
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Archaeological surveys
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Demographical surveys
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Stakeholder Engagement activities
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Socio-economic surveys
When completed, these assessments provide our customer with an environmental and social impact assessment report.
PHASE 3 AND 4 : CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION
LICENSING & PERMITTING
- Consents, permits & licenses management
ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
- EIA/ESIA/ESHIA Monitoring
- Reinstatement Monitoring
- Environmental Auditing
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
- EIA and ESIA compliance/monitoring
- Construction Environmental Project Management (CEPM)
- Environmental compliance with International Finance Institutions
Licensing and permitting
Recognised expertise in successfully supporting licensing and permitting process
Building a new nuclear installation requires rigorous assessment and approval by the Nuclear Safety Authority of the host country throughout the installation lifecycle (assessing the choice of location, construction, operation, final shutdown, dismantling, and any modifications). With more than 60 years’ experience in supporting new or existing nuclear programmes, Assystem supports its customers at every stage of the permit process, from the initial request through to the final shutdown and dismantling of the installation.
To meet safety requirements and boost confidence in the project, we provide expertise in:
- Writing and delivery of the documents necessary to obtain permits and authorisations for the project
- Support in the coordination of stakeholders operating on the project to achieve and impact licensing
- Integration of all requirements in a digital database optimising the licensing process by modelling it
We work with national regulators, governments, operators, reactor vendors or suppliers to coordinate our stakeholders’ collaborative efforts. The Assystem teams harness the power of digital tools and technologies to optimise the licensing process:
- Using sophisticated digital databases to cover all international standards and stakeholder engagement models
- Extracting, comparing, standardising and allocating requirements to these models.
These functionalities are developed by integrating machine learning techniques with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE).
Commitment and compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) approaches
We address all possible requirements for siting and design in the nuclear sector:
- Requirements management /breakdown of product structure
- Interface management
- Licensing strategy and coordination with regulators
- Preliminary safety report and progress review
Customer support and project progress optimisation
Assystem’s licensing support enables customers to:
- Ensure smooth and seamless monitoring of the permit validation process.
- Guarantee project compliance with sector and country standards.
- Ensure reliability in terms of risk management and safety
ADVANCED MONITORING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
In response to increasingly stringent regulatory requirements, environmental concerns have become more complex, particularly in construction. We help our customers manage the environmental risks to their projects, identifying and implementing sustainable solutions.
ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
- EIA/ESIA/ESHIA advanced monitoring
- Environmental Auditing
- Certification monitoring (BREEAM, CEEQUAL)
- Ecological and Landscape Clerk of Works
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE & MANAGEMENT
- Environmental Permitting & Consents Management
- Internal/external communications and stakeholder engagement
- Environmental compliance with International Finance Institutions
- Construction Environmental Project Management (CEPM)