Environmental Compliance Services Supporting NCEC Requirements

Environmental studies, testing and monitoring to help your project meet applicable requirements in Saudi Arabia.

ETLCO provides environmental consultancy, laboratory testing and field monitoring services to help businesses assess their environmental performance, address compliance gaps and prepare technical documentation for the National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC).

From planning a new development to managing an operating facility, expanding production or rehabilitating a contaminated site, we tailor our services to your activity, location, environmental risks and permit conditions.

Our integrated approach connects environmental studies with field measurements, laboratory results and practical recommendations, giving your team clear information to support decisions and regulatory submissions.

Environmental Impact Assessment and Project Planning

ETLCO prepares Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies to identify potential environmental effects before construction, expansion or changes to operations.

Services may include:

• Review of project activities and environmental requirements.

• Scoping and preparation of the study plan.

• Baseline surveys for air, water, soil and noise.

• Identification of sensitive receptors and potential impacts.

• Evaluation of project alternatives, where relevant.

• Development of mitigation measures.

• Preparation of environmental management and monitoring plans.

• EIA reporting and technical responses to review comments.

These studies help project teams incorporate environmental considerations into design, budgeting and implementation.

Environmental Auditing and Operating Permit Renewal Support

We assess existing facilities to identify gaps against applicable requirements, permit conditions and environmental management commitments.

Our services include document review, site inspections, monitoring data evaluation, corrective action planning and preparation of technical documentation supporting environmental operating permit renewal.

The required documentation depends on the activity classification. NCEC’s renewal service identifies an updated environmental management plan for Category 1 activities and an environmental audit study for Categories 2 and 3, alongside applicable supporting records and requirements.

Environmental Permitting and Technical Documentation

ETLCO helps clients organize the environmental information needed for relevant permit applications and regulatory reviews.

Support may include:

• Reviewing existing permits and authority correspondence.

• Identifying required studies and supporting documents.

• Preparing facility descriptions and environmental information.

• Compiling monitoring reports and laboratory results.

• Reviewing proposed changes for potential environmental implications.

• Preparing technical clarifications and responses to comments.

• Supporting updates to environmental plans.

The scope is confirmed for each project. Permit issuance, renewal and approval remain subject to NCEC’s review and decision.

Air Quality and Emission Monitoring

ETLCO provides air quality and emission monitoring to help facilities understand their emissions and assess performance against applicable requirements.

Depending on the project, services may include:

• Source stack emission testing.

• Ambient air quality monitoring.

• Fugitive emission surveys and leak detection support.

• Odor monitoring and analysis.

• Vehicle and heavy equipment emission testing.

• Assessment of emissions associated with cooling tower drift.

• Review of monitoring results and identification of follow-up actions.

Parameters, methods, locations and monitoring frequency are selected according to the source, study objectives and applicable permit conditions.

Water, Wastewater and Groundwater Assessment

Our sampling and laboratory services help clients evaluate water quality, investigate potential contamination and review treatment or discharge performance.

Services may cover:

• Industrial and sanitary wastewater.

• Treated effluent and discharge points.

• Groundwater and dewatering water.

• Surface water and seawater.

• Chemical, physical and microbiological parameters.

• Investigation of changes in water quality.

• Interpretation of results against relevant assessment criteria.

Results support environmental studies, operational monitoring and the preparation of supporting documentation.

Soil Assessment and Contaminated Land Investigations

ETLCO investigates potential contamination to help clients understand site conditions before development, during operations or following an environmental incident.

Services include:

• Preliminary site characterization.

• Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.

• Soil and groundwater sampling.

• Laboratory analysis of site-specific contaminants.

• Evaluation of contamination distribution and extent.

• Environmental risk assessment.

• Identification of further investigation or management needs.

Our findings support informed decisions on land use, remediation and environmental protection.

Remediation Planning and Site Rehabilitation

We develop plans for managing contaminated soil and groundwater and rehabilitating degraded or contaminated sites.

The scope may include:

• Review of contamination sources and affected areas.

• Development of remediation objectives.

• Evaluation of treatment and containment options.

• Preparation of soil and groundwater remediation plans.

• Rehabilitation planning for disturbed or degraded land.

• Environmental controls during remediation works.

• Verification sampling and post-remediation monitoring.

• Preparation of completion and supporting technical reports.

Plans are tailored to site conditions, intended future use and applicable authority requirements.

Waste Testing and Characterization

ETLCO provides laboratory testing to help clients understand waste composition and characteristics and support appropriate management decisions.

Depending on the waste stream, services may include:

• Sampling of sludge, solids, liquids and industrial waste.

• Analysis of metals and organic contaminants.

• Leachability testing, where required.

• Assessment of relevant hazardous characteristics.

• Interpretation of analytical findings.

• Preparation of supporting laboratory reports.

Testing is selected according to the waste type, assessment purpose and applicable acceptance criteria. Waste handling, transport, treatment and disposal must also address the requirements of the relevant competent authorities.

Environmental Noise Assessment

We measure environmental noise to help facilities understand the effects of their activities on surrounding areas.

Services may include baseline surveys, operational noise monitoring, boundary measurements and assessment at sensitive receptors.

Findings help identify significant sources, evaluate performance against applicable criteria and develop practical noise reduction measures.

Environmental Management and Corrective Action Plans

ETLCO translates study and monitoring findings into actions that facility teams can implement and track.

Plans may address:

• Environmental responsibilities and reporting arrangements.

• Air emission and dust controls.

• Wastewater and discharge management.

• Waste and chemical storage practices.

• Spill prevention and response.

• Monitoring schedules and recordkeeping.

• Corrective actions, responsibilities and completion dates.

• Rehabilitation and closure considerations, where applicable.

This connects technical findings with day-to-day environmental management.

Periodic Monitoring and Compliance Reporting

We develop project-specific monitoring programs to help clients maintain environmental records and identify changes that require attention.

Services may include scheduled field measurements, sample collection, laboratory analysis, data review and preparation of periodic technical reports.

Where results indicate a concern, ETLCO can support further investigation and recommend appropriate follow-up measures within the agreed scope.

Integrated Environmental Support from ETLCO

By combining consultancy, monitoring and laboratory services, ETLCO helps clients coordinate environmental work from the initial assessment through to reporting and follow-up.

Our approach emphasizes:

• A defined scope: Services matched to the facility’s activities and applicable requirements.

• Documented evidence: Findings supported by field observations, measurements and analytical results.

• Practical recommendations: Actions suited to site conditions and operational needs.

• Clear reporting: Technical information organized for management decisions and regulatory review.

• Coordinated delivery: Alignment between studies, fieldwork, laboratory analysis and reporting.

Discuss Your NCEC Compliance Requirements with ETLCO

Share your facility location, activity description, current permit, project stage and any NCEC correspondence. Include available environmental studies and monitoring reports to help us identify the required work.

Our team will review your needs and prepare a technical and commercial proposal for the studies, testing, monitoring or documentation support relevant to your project.