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AberdeenshireAB32 6FE57.145813-2.279506PETROLEUM ACT 1998Petroleum Act 19982020-07-222020-07-242020-09-04TSO (The Stationery Office), customer.services@thegazette.co.uk359853428368

TAQA Bratani Limited

PUBLIC NOTICE

PETROLEUM ACT 1998

REMOVAL OF TERN TOPSIDES

TERN 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 Tern 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 Tern topsides draft decommissioning programme are in Block 210/25 in the northern North Sea, approximately 169km north east of Lerwick, Shetland and 47km from the UK/Norwegian median line. The facilities comprise fifteen modules split over two levels. The Modular Support Frame (MSF), which is an 8-legged structure attached in one piece to the jacket, acts as a base support for the two levels of modules.

TAQA hereby gives notice that the Tern 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

Prospect Road

Arnhall Business Park

Westhill Aberdeenshire

AB32 6FE

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

Alastair MacLean, Decommissioning Stakeholder 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, 4th September 2020, and should state the grounds upon which any representations are being made.