Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy
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 of the above Regulations.
Reference |
Operator |
Project Name |
Quad / Block |
Decision Issued |
D/4219/2018 |
Chrysaor North Sea Ltd |
Maria Field Increase in Production |
16/29a |
07/09/2018 |
Summary of representations received |
Consultees confirmed no objections and no representations were received in response
to the public notice.
|
Main reasons / conclusions on which decision is based |
Main considerations related to marine discharges and atmospheric emissions, but impacts
were assessed as localised and not significant.
|
Relevant mitigation measures, environmental conditions or monitoring conditions attached
to decision |
Appropriate controls will be put in in place to reduce the likelihood of accidental
events. Agreement to the issue of consent is conditional upon all works being undertaken
as detailed in the Environmental Statement. No additional environmental / monitoring
conditions were attached to the decision.
|
Reference |
Operator |
Project Name |
Quad / Block |
Decision Issued |
D/4221/2018 |
Serica Energy (UK) Ltd |
Columbus Field Development Plan |
23/16f & 23/21a |
02/10/2018 |
Summary of representations received |
Consultees confirmed no objections and no representations were received in response
to the public notice.
|
Main reasons / conclusions on which decision is based |
Main considerations related to the physical impact of installed infrastructure, marine
discharges and atmospheric emissions, but impacts were assessed as localised and not
significant.
|
Relevant mitigation measures, environmental conditions or monitoring conditions attached
to decision |
Appropriate controls will be put in in place to reduce the likelihood of accidental
events. Agreement to the issue of consent is conditional upon all works being undertaken
as detailed in the Environmental Statement. No additional environmental / monitoring
conditions were attached to the decision.
|
Reference |
Operator |
Project Name |
Quad / Block |
Decision Issued |
D/4197/2017 |
Shell U.K. Ltd |
Arran Development |
22/30 |
03/10/2018 |
Summary of representations received |
Consultees confirmed no objections and no representations were received in response
to the public notice.
|
Main reasons / conclusions on which decision is based |
Main considerations related to seabed disturbance, marine discharges, noise and atmospheric
emissions, but impacts were assessed as localised and not significant.
|
Relevant mitigation measures, environmental conditions or monitoring conditions attached
to decision |
The JNCC guidelines for minimizing the risk of disturbance and injury to marine mammals
from piling will be followed. Visual survey confirmation that proposed anchor locations
will contain no presence of biogenic reef. Agreement to the issue of consent is conditional
upon all works being undertaken as detailed in the Environmental Statement. No additional
environmental / monitoring conditions were attached to the decision.
|
Reference |
Operator |
Project Name |
Quad / Block |
Decision Issued |
D/4201/2017 |
Zennor Pathway Ltd |
Finlaggan Development |
21/05c, 22/01 & 16/26 |
09/10/2018 |
Summary of representations received |
Consultees confirmed no objections and no representations were received in response
to the public notice.
|
Main reasons / conclusions on which decision is based |
Main considerations related to seabed disturbance, marine discharges, noise, atmospheric
emissions and impacts on other sea users, but impacts were assessed as localised and
not significant.
|
Relevant mitigation measures, environmental conditions or monitoring conditions attached
to decision |
The JNCC guidelines for minimizing the risk of disturbance and injury to marine mammals
from piling will be followed. A dynamically-positioned reel pipelay vessel will be
used to minimise interaction with fishing vessels. “Trawl safe” corridors and fishing
gates will be created along the pipeline / umbilical route, in consultation with the
Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, and locations will be included in the FishSAFE system.
Agreement to the issue of consent is conditional upon all works being undertaken as
detailed in the Environmental Statement. No additional environmental / monitoring
conditions were attached to the decision.
|
Reference |
Operator |
Project Name |
Quad / Block |
Decision Issued |
D/4211/2018 |
BP Exploration Operating Co Ltd |
Alligin Development |
204/19a & 204/20a |
19/10/2018 |
Summary of representations received |
Consultees confirmed no objections and no representations were received in response
to the public notice.
|
Main reasons / conclusions on which decision is based |
Main considerations related to seabed disturbance, marine discharges, noise and atmospheric
emissions, but impacts were assessed as localised and not significant.
|
Relevant mitigation measures, environmental conditions or monitoring conditions attached
to decision |
Pipeline stabilisation materials to be discussed with relevant fishermen’s representative
body, and appropriate controls will be put in in place to reduce the likelihood of
accidental events. Agreement to the issue of consent is conditional upon all works
being undertaken as detailed in the Environmental Statement. No additional environmental
/ monitoring conditions were attached to the decision.
|
Reference |
Operator |
Project Name |
Quad / Block |
Decision Issued |
D/4207/2017 |
Corallian Energy Ltd |
Colter (98/11-E) Appraisal Well |
98/11 |
24/10/2018 |
Summary of representations received |
Consultees requested further information in relation to the check-shot survey noise
modelling and drill cuttings discharges, and also suggested that the risk to sensitive
species could be reduced if operations were undertaken in the winter. 75 representations
were received in response to the public notice.
|
Main reasons / conclusions on which decision is based |
Main considerations related to seabed disturbance, marine discharges, noise and atmospheric
emissions, but impacts were assessed as localised and not significant.
|
Relevant mitigation measures, environmental conditions or monitoring conditions attached
to decision |
The proposed drilling operations will be scheduled to take place in winter (November
to February), and cuttings generated whilst drilling through the reservoir section
will be shipped onshore for treatment and disposal. Appropriate controls will be put
in in place to reduce the likelihood of accidental events. Agreement to the issue
of consent is conditional upon all works being undertaken as detailed in the Environmental
Statement. No additional environmental / monitoring conditions were attached to the
decision.
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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.
Reference |
Operator |
Project Name |
Quad / Block |
Decision Issued |
DRA/581 |
Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd |
Buzzard Well 20/6a-CP40 |
20/6 |
04/09/2018 |
DRA/594 |
Apache North Sea Ltd |
Forties Delta Well 21/10-D66 |
21/10 |
04/09/2018 |
DRA/592 |
Chevron North Sea Ltd |
Captain Well 13/22a-C34Y |
13/22a |
06/09/2018 |
DRA/598 |
Total E&P North Sea UK Ltd |
Culzean Well C6 Completion |
22/25 |
10/09/2018 |
DRA/605 |
Apache North Sea Ltd |
Forties Well 21/10-D37 |
21/10 |
17/10/2018 |
Main reasons / conclusions on which decision is based |
Main considerations related to marine discharges and atmospheric emissions. 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 |
Any cuttings contaminated with oil-based mud will be treated offshore prior to discharge
or shipped to shore for treatment and disposal. Appropriate controls will be in place
to reduce the likelihood of accidental events.
|
Reference |
Operator |
Project Name |
Quad / Block |
Decision Issued |
DRA/589 |
Apache Beryl I Ltd |
Callater Well 09/19b-CB3 |
09/19b |
05/09/2018 |
DRA/528 |
Neptune E & P UK Ltd |
FB9 West Exploration Well 44/12b-G |
44/12b |
17/10/2018 |
Main reasons / conclusions on which decision is based |
Main considerations related to marine discharges, atmospheric emissions and interference
with other users of the sea. Discharges assessed as no risk to marine environment
and atmospheric emissions rapidly dispersed to background levels. Impacts assessed
as localised and not significant.
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Mitigation features / measures |
Any cuttings contaminated with oil-based mud will be treated offshore prior to discharge
or shipped to shore for treatment and disposal, and works will be undertaken in accordance
with applicable navigational conditions. Appropriate controls will be in place to
reduce the likelihood of accidental events.
|
Reference |
Operator |
Project Name |
Quad / Block |
Decision Issued |
PLA/602 |
Repsol Sinopec North Sea Limited |
Fulmar 20” Gas Export SSIV/NRV Inspection |
30/16 |
14/09/18 |
Main reasons / conclusions on which decision is based |
Main considerations related to seabed excavations and deposit of materials on the
seabed. Impacts assessed as localised and not significant.
|
Mitigation features / measures |
Excavations and deposits will be the minimum required to achieve objectives, and
appropriate controls will be in place to reduce the likelihood of accidental events.
Agreement was given to the issue of consent providing works are undertaken as specified
in the application.
|
Reference |
Operator |
Project Name |
Quad / Block |
Decision Issued |
PLA/448 |
ConocoPhillips (U.K.) Britannia Ltd |
Britannia Export Pipeline Deposits, PL1270 |
19/11 |
07/09/2018 |
PLA/562 |
Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd |
Telford Pipeline Deposits, PL829 |
15/22 |
14/09/2018 |
PLA/595 |
Spirit Energy North Sea Ltd |
Eris Pipeline Deposits |
47/8 |
08/10/2018
|
PLA/597 |
BBL Company V.O.F. |
BBL Pipeline Deposits |
52/3 |
26/10/2018 |
Main reasons / conclusions on which decision is based |
Main considerations related to deposit of materials on the seabed and interference
with other users of the sea. Impacts assessed as localised and not significant.
|
Mitigation features / measures |
Deposits will be the minimum required to achieve objectives and designed to prevent
unnecessary interference with other users of the sea. Works will be undertaken in
accordance with applicable navigational conditions and appropriate controls will be
in place to reduce the likelihood of accidental events. Agreement was given to the
issue of consent providing works are undertaken as specified in the application.
|
Reference |
Operator |
Project Name |
Quad / Block |
Decision Issued |
PLA/579 |
Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd |
Telford Pipeline Installation, PL4523 |
15/22 |
18/09/2018 |
PLA/585 |
Premier Oil UK Limited |
Burgman Pipeline Installation |
28/9 |
26/09/2018 |
PLA/586 |
Teekay Petrojarl Floating Production UK Ltd |
Banff Umbilical Installation |
22/27a |
05/10/2018 |
Main reasons / conclusions on which decision is based |
Main considerations related to deposit of materials on the seabed and marine discharges.
Discharges assessed as no risk to the marine environment, and impacts assessed as
localised and not significant.
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Mitigation features/measures |
Deposits will be the minimum required to achieve objectives and appropriate controls
will be in place to reduce the likelihood of accidental events. Agreement was given
to the issue of consent providing works are undertaken as specified in the application.
|
Reference |
Operator |
Project Name |
Quad / Block |
Decision Issued |
PLA/490 |
Shell U.K. Ltd |
Brent Bypass Phase II PLEM Installation and Deposits |
211/29 |
03/08/2018 |
Main reasons / conclusions on which decision is based |
Main considerations related to installation of infrastructure and associated deposit
of materials on the seabed, and interference with other users of the sea. Impacts
assessed as localised and not significant.
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Mitigation features / measures |
Deposits will be the minimum required to achieve objectives and designed to prevent
unnecessary interference with other users of the sea. Works will be undertaken in
accordance with applicable navigational conditions and appropriate controls will be
in place to reduce the likelihood of accidental events. Agreement was given to the
issue of consent providing works are undertaken as specified in the application.
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Reference |
Operator |
Project Name |
Quad / Block |
Decision Issued |
PRA/43 |
Apache Beryl I Ltd |
Garten Field Commencement of Production |
9/13a |
17/10/2018 |
Main reasons / conclusions on which decision is based |
Main considerations related to marine discharges and atmospheric emissions. Discharges
assessed as no risk to the environment and atmospheric emissions rapidly dispersed
to background levels. Impacts assessed as localised and not significant.
|
Mitigation features/measures |
Appropriate controls in place to reduce the likelihood of accidental events and
agreement was given to the issue of consent providing increases are as specified in
the application.
|
Reference |
Operator |
Project Name |
Quad / Block |
Decision Issued |
PRA/141 |
Total E&P UK Ltd |
Central Graben Area (Elgin) Increase in Production |
22/30b & 22/30c |
04/08/2018 |
PRA/35 |
ConocoPhillips Petroleum Company U.K. Ltd |
Joanne Field Increase in Production |
30/07a |
10/10/2018 |
PRA/24 |
Chrysaor North Sea Ltd |
Maria Field Increase in Production |
22/05b |
12/10/2018 |
PRA/46 |
Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd |
Montrose Field Increase in Production |
22/17 |
12/10/2018 |
PRA/126 |
Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd |
Godwin Field Increase in Production |
22/17 |
12/10/2018
|
PRA/53 |
Shell U.K. Ltd |
Gannet F Field Increase in Production |
21/30 |
18/10/2018 |
PRA/53 |
Shell U.K. Ltd |
Gannet G Field Increase in Production |
22/21 |
18/10/2018 |
PRA/259 |
Teekay Hummingbird Production Ltd |
Chestnut Field Increase in Production |
22/2a |
22/10/2018 |
PRA/52 |
Shell U.K. Ltd |
Starling Field Increase in Production |
29/3 |
23/10/2018 |
PRA/53 |
Shell U.K. Ltd |
Gannet A Field Increase in Production |
21/25 |
23/10/2018 |
PRA/53 |
Shell U.K. Ltd |
Gannet B Field Increase in Production |
21/25 |
23/10/2018 |
PRA/232 |
Petrofac Facilities Management Ltd |
Scolty Field Increase in Production |
21/8 |
23/10/2018 |
PRA/232 |
Petrofac Facilities Management Ltd |
Goosander Field Increase in Production |
21/12 |
24/10/2018 |
PRA/41 |
CNR International (U.K.) Ltd |
Columba B/D Field Increase in Production |
3/8a |
26/10/2018 |
PRA/22 |
Shell U.K. Ltd |
Howe Field Increase in Production |
22/12 |
30/10/2018 |
PRA/22 |
Shell U.K. Ltd |
Bardolino Field Increase in Production |
22/13 |
30/10/2018 |
PRA/84 |
Shell U.K. Ltd |
Brigantine C Field Increase in Production |
49/19 |
30/10/2018 |
PRA/52 |
Shell U.K. Ltd |
Merganser Field Increase in Production |
22/30 |
31/10/2018 |
PRA/52 |
Shell U.K. Ltd |
Scoter Field Increase in Production |
22/30 |
31/10/2018 |
PRA/223 |
Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd |
Beauly Field Increase in Production |
16/21 |
31/10/2018 |
Main reasons / conclusions on which decision is based |
Main considerations related to marine discharges and atmospheric emissions. Discharges
assessed as no risk to the environment and atmospheric emissions rapidly dispersed
to background levels. Impacts assessed as localised and not significant.
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Mitigation features / measures |
Appropriate controls in place to reduce the likelihood of accidental events and
agreement was given to the issue of consent, providing increase is as specified in
the application.
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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 Activities
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-65-2018 |
Anasuria Operating Company Ltd |
Teal and Teal South Fields Pipeline Works |
21/25-8 and 21/25-10 |
EX-66-2018 |
Spirit Energy North Sea Ltd |
Eris Hydraulic Line Change-out and Stabilisation Works |
47/8 |
EX-67-2018 |
Shell U.K. Ltd |
Pierce Electric Cable Replacement |
23/27 |
EX-68-2018 |
Perenco UK Ltd |
Mercury Field Pipeline Works |
47/09 |
EX-69-2018 |
Shell U.K. Ltd |
Shearwater Field Freespan Remediation Works |
22/30
|
EX-70-2018 |
EnQuest Heather Ltd |
West Don Field Pipeline Works |
211/18 |
EX-71-2018 |
Spirit Energy North Sea Ltd |
Chestnut Field Pipeline Works |
22/02A
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Further information in relation to all 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).