The Oil and Gas Authority gives notice that it has decided to issue, and in consequence has issued, a works authorisation to be held by Shell U.K. Limited whose address is Shell Centre, London, SE1 7NA for the construction and use of a system of pipelines between Brent ‘C’ Platform ESD Valve and NL-WL-PLEM, in connection with the Brent Field.

Except with the consent of the Oil and Gas Authority, the 609.6 Millimetre pipeline shall only be used to convey Export Gas; the 406.4 Millimetre pipeline shall only be used to convey Export Gas; the Hydraulic and Electrical Umbilical shall only be used to convey Hydraulics and Electrical Signal.

The pipelines may be used by the Holder and with the Holder's agreement, and with the consent of the Oil and Gas Authority, by other persons.

Shell U.K. Limited have been appointed operator of the pipelines.

CLAIRE GRANT, Oil and Gas Authority