Pipe-Lines
Secretary of State
THE OFFSHORE PETROLEUM PRODUCTION AND PIPE-LINES (ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS) REGULATIONS 1999 (AS AMENDED)
ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT DECISIONS
Pursuant to regulations 5A(7) and 5A(8) of the above Regulations, the Secretary of State gives notice of the following decision(s) in respect of the Secretary of State’s agreement to the grant of consent in relation to a relevant project under regulation 5A(1)(c) of the above Regulations.
Reference | Operator | Project Name | Quad/Block | Direction Issued |
W/4200/2017 | Nexen Petroleum U.K. Ltd | Cragganmore Appraisal Well | 208/17 | 07/03/2018 |
Summary of representations received | Consultees confirmed no objections. No response to public notice. | |||
Main reasons/conclusions on which decision is based | Main considerations were discharges to the marine environment atmospheric emissions and interference with other users of the sea. Chemical discharges assessed as no risk to marine environment, atmospheric emissions rapidly dispersed to background levels. Impacts were assessed as localised and not significant. | |||
Relevant mitigation measures, environmental conditions or monitoring conditions attached to decision | Oil-based mud cuttings either thermally treated to reduce oil content prior to discharge or shipped ashore for treatment and disposal. Appropriate controls in place to advise navigational hazards, and to reduce the likelihood of accidental events. |
Reference | Operator | Project Name | Quad/Block | Direction Issued |
W/4205/2017 | Siccar Point Energy E&P Limited | Exploration Well 208/2 (Lyon) | 208/2 | 17/04/2018 |
Summary of representations received | One representation was received in response to the public notice, concerning the use of a specific type of co-ordinate reference and discharges/emissions to the marine environment. | |||
Consultees confirmed no objections to the project. | ||||
Main reasons/conclusions on which decision is based | Main considerations related to discharges to the marine environment, noise emissions and atmospheric emissions, but impacts were localised and not significant. Agreement was given to the issue of consent, providing all works are undertaken as specified in the Environmental Statement. | |||
Relevant mitigation measures, environmental conditions or monitoring conditions attached to decision | No specific measures or conditions attached to decision. |
Having regard to the environmental statement(s) submitted under the above Regulations, any information provided under regulation 10 of these Regulations and any representations received, the Secretary of State has assessed the project(s) as not likely to have a significant effect on the environment and has agreed to the grant of consent under the Petroleum Act 1998.
DIRECTION DECISIONS
Pursuant to regulations 6(11) and 6(12) of the above Regulations, the Secretary of State gives notice of the following decision(s), in respect of application(s) made under regulation 6 of the above Regulations requesting a direction confirming that a relevant project need not be accompanied by an environmental statement and confirming the Secretary of State’s agreement to the grant of consent.
DRILLING OPERATIONS
Reference | Operator | Project Name | Quad/Block | Direction Issued |
DRA/532 | ConocoPhillips Petroleum Co. U.K. Ltd | Jasmine Development Well | S11 30/07a | 16/03/2018 |
DRA/541 | Ineos UK SNS Ltd | Breagh Development Well 42/13a-A4 Sidetrack | 42/13a | 16/03/2018 |
DRA/553 | EnQuest NNS Ltd | Magnus Development Well 211/12a-M24 | 211/12a | 22/03/2018 |
DRA/534 | Marathon Oil UK LLC | Brae Bravo Development Well A42z | 16/07a | 28/03/2018 |
DRA/551 | Dana Petroleum (E&P) Ltd | Western Isles Development Well LI-2 | 210/24a | 28/03/2018 |
Main reasons/conclusions on which decision is based | Main considerations were discharges to the marine environment and atmospheric emissions. Chemical discharges assessed as no risk to marine environment, and atmospheric emissions rapidly dispersed to background levels. Impacts assessed as localised and not significant. | |||
Mitigation features/measures | Oil-based mud cuttings either re-injected, thermally treated prior to discharge or shipped to shore for treatment, recycling or disposal. Appropriate controls in place to reduce the likelihood of accidental events. |
EXTENDED WELL TESTS
Reference | Operator | Project Name | Quad/Block | Direction Issued |
WIA/675 | Shell U.K. Ltd | Pierce Wells A6, B1 and B5 Intervention Operation Extended Well Tests | 23/22 | 01/03/2018 |
Main reasons/conclusions on which decision is based | Main considerations were atmospheric emissions and discharges to the marine environment. Chemical discharges assessed as no risk to marine environment, and atmospheric emissions rapidly dispersed to background levels. Impacts were assessed as localised and not significant. | |||
Mitigation features/measures | Produced water discharges treated to meet permit conditions. Agreement given to the issue of consent providing flaring quantities are as specified in the application. |
PIPELINE OPERATIONS
Reference | Operator | Project Name | Quad/Block | Direction Issued |
PLA/497 | Marathon Oil UK LLC | Pipeline Operations PL1306 and DEP1307 | 16/07a | 6/03/2018 |
PLA/294 | Statoil (UK) Ltd | Pipeline Operations PL3768 and PLU3771 (Mariner) | 9/11a | 08/03/2018 |
PLA/503 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK | Pipeline Operation Shaw Water Injection Pipeline | 22/22b | 20/03/2018 |
Main reasons/conclusions on which decision is based | Main considerations were atmospheric emissions, the deposit of materials on the seabed and interference with other users of the sea. Atmospheric emissions rapidly dispersed to background levels and impacts were assessed as localised and not significant. | |||
Mitigation features/measures | Operations are taking place within an existing 500 metre safety zone. Deposits will be the minimum required to achieve objectives and designed to prevent unnecessary interference with other sea users. |
Reference | Operator | Project Name | Quad/Block | Direction Issued |
PLA/482 | Britoil Ltd | Pipeline Dredging Operations PL1130 (Foinaven) | 204/24 | 02/03/2018 |
Main reasons/conclusions on which decision is based | Main considerations were atmospheric emissions, interference with other users of the sea and impacts on the seabed. Atmospheric emissions rapidly dispersed to background levels and impacts were assessed as localised and not significant. | |||
Mitigation features/measures | Works will be undertaken in accordance with applicable navigational conditions and appropriate controls in place to reduce the likelihood of accidental events. |
PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
Reference | Operator | Project Name | Quad/Block | Direction Issued |
PRA/108 | EnQuest Heather Ltd | Conrie Field Increase in Production | 211/18a | 12/03/2018 |
PRA/64 | Marathon Oil UK LLC | West Brae Field Increase in Production | 16/07a | 13/03/2018 |
PRA/56 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK | Scapa Field Increase in Production | 14/19 | 15/03/2018 |
PRA/36 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK | Tartan Field Increase in Production | 15/16 | 16/03/2018 |
PRA/36 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK | Galley Field Increase in Production | 15/23 | 16/03/2018 |
PRA/36 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK | Petronella Field Increase in Production | 14/20 | 16/03/2018 |
PRA/56 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK | Claymore Field Increase in Production | 14/19 | 16/03/2018 |
Main reasons/conclusions on which decision is based | Main considerations related to discharges to the marine environment and atmospheric emissions. Chemical discharges assessed as no risk to marine environment, and atmospheric emissions rapidly dispersed to background levels. Operational impacts assessed as localised and insignificant, | |||
Mitigation features/measures | Produced water discharges treated to meet permit conditions, and appropriate controls in place to reduce the likelihood of accidental events. Agreement given to the issue of consent providing increases are as specified in the application. |
Having regard to the relevant application(s) for direction(s) submitted under the above Regulations, the Secretary of State has assessed the project(s) as not likely to have a significant effect on the environment and has given a direction that the application for consent under the Petroleum Act 1998 need not be accompanied by an environmental statement. The main reasons and considerations on which this decision is based are summarised above and have taken full account of the characteristics of the project, the environmental sensitivity of the areas likely to be affected by the project and the nature and significance of the potential impacts, as set out in Schedule 1 to the Regulations.
EXCLUDED ACTIVITY DECISIONS
Pursuant to regulation 5(10) of the above Regulations, the Secretary of State gives notice that, having regard to the matters set out in regulations 5(2) and/or 5(2A) and Schedule 1 to the Regulations, the Secretary of State has decided that the operations in respect of which consent is sought would not be likely to have a significant effect on the environment and accordingly no environmental statement need be prepared in respect of the relevant project.
Reference | Operator | Project Name | Quad/ Block |
EX-04-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK | Highlander Field Production Consent Extension | 14/20 |
EX-05-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK | Duart Field Production Consent Extension | 14/20 |
EX-06-2018 | CNR International | Lyell Jumper Installation and Associated Deposits within 500 m Safety Zone | 03/02 |
EX-07-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK | Shaw Water Injection Pipeline and Umbilical Protection within 500 m Safety Zone | 22/22 |
EX-08-2018 | Total E&P UK Limited | Nuggets Field Production Consent Extension | 3/18 |
EX-09-2018 | ConocoPhillips Britannia U.K. Limited | Britannia Field Production Consent Extension | 16/26 |
EX-10-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK | Burghley Field Production Consent Extension | 16/21 |
EX-11-2018 | TAQA Bratani Limited | Cormorant E Field Production Consent Extension | 211/22 |
EX-12-2018 | EnQuest Heather Limited | Deveron Field Production Consent Extension | 211/18 |
EX-13-2018 | EnQuest Heather Limited | Don South West Field Production Consent Extension | 211/13 |
EX-14-2018 | TAQA Bratani Limited | Eider Field Production Consent Extension | 211/6 |
EX-15-2018 | Total E&P UK Limited | Falcon Field Production Consent Extension | 210/25 |
EX-16-2018 | Total E&P UK Limited | Elgin Field Production Consent Extension | 29/5 |
EX-17-2018 | TAQA Bratani Limited | Fionn Field Production Consent Extension | 20/02 |
EX-18-2018 | Ithaca Energy (UK) Limited | Highlander Field Production Consent Extension | 14/20 |
EX-19-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK | Kestrel Field Production Consent Extension | 211/2 |
EX-20-2018 | TAQA Bratani Limited | Otter Field Production Consent Extension | 210/15 |
EX-21-2018 | TAQA Bratani Limited | Pelican Field Production Consent Extension | 211/26 |
EX-22-2018 | Premier Oil UK Limited | Solan Field Production Consent Extension | 205/26 |
EX-23-2018 | TAQA Bratani Limited | South Cormorant Field Production Consent Extension | 211/21 |
EX-24-2018 | TAQA Bratani Limited | Tern Field Production Consent Extension | 210/25 |
EX-25-2018 | EnQuest Heather Limited | Thistle Field Production Consent Extension | 211/18 |
EX-26-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK | Tweedsmuir Field Production Consent Extension | 21/1 |
EX-27-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK | Tweedsmuir South Field Production Consent Extension | 21/1 |
EX-28-2018 | EnQuest Heather Limited | West Don Field Production Consent Extension | 211/18 |
EX-29-2018 | EnQuest Heather Limited | Ythan Field Production Consent Extension | 211/18 |
EX-30-2018 | Premier Oil UK Limited | Balmoral Field Production Consent Extension | 16/21 |
EX-31-2018 | Dana Petroleum (E&P) Limited | Barra (Western Isles) Field Production Consent Extension | 210/24 |
EX-32-2018 | Shell U.K. Limited | Bittern Field Production Consent Extension | 29/01 |
EX-33-2018 | Total E&P UK Limited | Dunbar Field Production Consent Extension | 3/14 |
EX-34-2018 | Dana Petroleum (E&P) Limited | Harris (Western Isles) Field Production Consent Extension | 210/24 |
EX-35-2018 | Nexen Petroleum UK Limited | Rochelle Field Production Consent Extension | 15/27 |
Further information in relation to all of the decisions detailed in this notice can be found on the GOV.UK website at:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/oil-and-gas-environmental-data.
If you have any questions in relation to this notice or the decisions, please contact the Environmental Management Team, Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED), AB1 Building, Crimon Place, Aberdeen AB10 1BJ (e-mail: emt@beis.gov.uk).