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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).