Benjamin
Livas
Technical Advisor
MSc. Biodiversity and Sustainable Environment
(Université de Perpignan Via Domitia, FRANCE)
BSc. Biology of Organisms
(Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour
– UFR Côte Basque, FRANCE)
Benjamin
Livas
Technical Advisor
MSc. Biodiversity and Sustainable Environment (Université de Perpignan Via Domitia, FRANCE)
BSc. Biology of Organisms (Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour – UFR Côte Basque, FRANCE)
Expertise
As a Marine Environmental Specialist with extensive international experience, Benjamin Livas specializes in the assessment and management of environmental impacts related to offshore oil and gas developments. With a strong background in pollutant dispersion and ecological risk assessment, he provides science-based expertise that supports sustainable offshore operations while protecting sensitive marine ecosystems:
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of offshore oil and gas infrastructure
- Marine ecological risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Environmental modelling of offshore discharges (e.g., produced water, drill cuttings, oil spills)
- Hydrodynamic and dispersion modelling of contaminants in marine environments
- Regulatory compliance with national and international environmental standards (e.g., MARPOL, OSPAR, IFC)
- Baseline environmental surveys and monitoring programs
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for marine spatial analysis and impact mapping
- Preparation of technical reports and environmental management plans
Benjamin is fluently bilingual in French and English and is based in Pau, FRANCE.
Representative
key projects
Throughout his career as a Marine Environmental Specialist, Benjamin has led and contributed to numerous high-profile projects focused on offshore oil and gas developments across Africa. Between 2020 and 2024, he played a key role in conducting oil spill modelling and drilling discharge dispersion studies for several offshore exploration blocks in South Africa, supporting major international operators in meeting both national and international environmental compliance requirements.
Earlier in his career, from 2012 to 2016, Benjamin was extensively involved in a wide range of offshore environmental baseline and monitoring studies in West Africa, covering water quality, sediment, and benthic habitats. These long-term monitoring programs provided critical data for impact assessments and informed operational environmental management plans. His work has consistently combined technical rigor with an in-depth understanding of regional environmental sensitivities and regulatory expectations.
Interesting career fact
Benjamin has built a multidisciplinary career that began in academic research at the CNRS in France, where he developed a solid scientific foundation in marine environmental studies. He later transitioned into the offshore energy sector as an environmental engineer, leading field teams during marine surveys and environmental impact assessments. Over time, he specialized in environmental modelling, focusing on the simulation of pollutant dispersion and the assessment of ecological risks associated with offshore oil and gas operations. His diverse background enables him to bridge scientific research, field experience, and advanced modelling to provide integrated and effective environmental solutions.
