SMC, prior to the start of the project, performed a comprehensive environmental impact assessment (EIA) establishing the “base-line” data, covering land, air and sea; performing soil, underground water and air quality measurements.

All plant emissions, effluents and solid wastes were modeled and evaluated as per the data to determine the impact of the SMC operations on the environment, and compared to the Omani rules and regulations.

The modeling used in the emissions and seawater discharges were US EPA developed models, which are used in the US, and in many developed countries around world.
The Director General of Environment (MECA) granted SMC the development permit accordingly.