Cormorant Alpha Topsides Decommissioning Programme

TAQA Bratani Limited (“TAQA”) has submitted, for the consideration of the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, a draft decommissioning programme for the removal of the Cormorant Alpha topsides, in accordance with the provisions of the Petroleum Act 1998 (The Act). It is a requirement of the Act that interested parties be consulted on such proposals.

The facilities covered by the Cormorant Alpha topsides draft decommissioning programme are in Block 211/26a in the northern North Sea, approximately 103km north-east of Unst, Shetland and 41km from the UK/Norwegian median line. The facilities comprise forty modules split over two levels, these sit upon the cellar deck, which is attached in one piece to the four concrete legs.

TAQA hereby gives notice that the Cormorant Alpha topsides draft decommissioning programme is available, from the following location during office hours (by appointment) or can be requested by email as indicated:

TAQA Bratani Limited

TAQA House

Prime Four Business Park

Kingswells

Aberdeen

AB15 8PU

If, due to Coronavirus restrictions, visiting TAQA House is not possible please contact the undernoted to obtain a paper copy:

Alastair MacLean, Decommissioning Program Manager

01224 275275

stakeholderdecomuk@taqaglobal.com

Representations regarding the draft decommissioning programme should be submitted in writing to Alastair MacLean using the contact details above (preferably by email) where they must be received by the consultation closing date, 18th July 2021, and should state the grounds upon which any representations are being made.