RegulatoryDryRunWorkshop2.pptVIP

Regulatory Dry Run Workshop 2 Transport Session 1 - Onshore Transportation 11th August 2010 Michael Jordin Principal Design Engineer Aim of the presentation To assess the regulatory framework for the onshore transportation of CO2 by cross country pipeline To cover the following 3 regulatory areas: Planning Environment Safety Onshore Transportation Components of the Application Construction of 20km of new pipeline Conversion of 40km of existing National Transmission System pipeline currently used to convey natural gas, for the conveyance of carbon dioxide Modifications to existing block valves and above ground installations on the NTS pipeline to allow for the conveyance of carbon dioxide instead of natural gas Construction of a new compressor facility Assumptions The CO2 will be transported in gaseous phase (35 barg operating pressure) The compression facility will comprise two 50% electric drive compressor units and one 50% gas drive standby generator. To allow two stage compression CO2 will be transported offshore in dense phase (120 barg operating pressure) Planning Planning – New Pipeline (20km) Pipe-lines Act 1962 – Pipeline Construction Authorisation Application for Pipeline Construction Authorisation (PCA) under Section 1 of the Pipe-lines Act 1962 to be submitted to the Scottish Government The Pipe-lines Act relates to on-shore cross country pipelines (except those of public gas transporter, the government or water companies) which are more than 10 miles (16.093 km) long Pipe-lines Act applies to pipelines for the conveyance of anything other than air, water, water vapour or steam Under Section 5 of the Act the Scottish Ministers can direct that works authorised by the PCA are deemed to be granted permission under Town and Country Planning Planning – New Pipeline (20km) cont. Pipe-lines Act 1962 – Compulsory purchase In the event of an objection by a landowner to permit the construction of the pipeline across their land: Under Section 11