Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment & Decommissioning
ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENTS 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 | Decision Issued |
| W/4217/2018 | Corallian Energy Ltd | Wick Prospect Exploration Well | 11/24b | 11/11/2018 |
| Summary of representations received | Consultees confirmed no objections. One representation was received in response to the public notice. | |||
| Main reasons / conclusions on which decision is based | Main considerations related to seabed disturbance, marine discharges, noise emissions and atmospheric emissions, but impacts were assessed as localised and not significant. | |||
| Relevant mitigation measures, environmental conditions or monitoring conditions attached to decision | The drilling operations will be scheduled to take place during winter (provisionally November to February). Cuttings generated whilst drilling through the reservoir section will be contained and shipped to shore 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. | |||
| Reference | Operator | Project Name | Quad/ Block | Decision Issued |
| D/4222/2018 | Apache Beryl I Ltd | Storr Field Development | 9/19B | 17/12/2018 |
| 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 emissions 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/4218/2018 | Chevron North Sea Ltd | Rosebank Field Development | 213/27 & 205/2 | 20/12/2018 |
| 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. | |||
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 | Direction Issued |
| DRA/586 | Total E&P UK Ltd | Elgin Development Well | 22/30c | 19/10/2018 |
| DRA/597 | BP Exploration Operating Co Ltd | Clair Ridge Cuttings Reinjection Well | 206/08 | 01/11/2018 |
| DRA/606 | Total E&P North Sea UK Ltd | Culzean C1 Water Injection Well | 22/25a | 09/11/2018 |
| DRA/617 | Apache North Sea Ltd | Forties Delta Development Well | 21/10 | 16/11/2018 |
| DRA/585 | Shell U.K. Ltd | Galleon PN Development Well | 48/20 | 20/11/2018 |
| DRA/604 | ConocoPhillips Petroleum U.K. Ltd | Joanne Field, Julia Development Well | 30/07a | 27/11/2018 |
| DRA/618 | Apache Beryl I Ltd | Beryl A Development Well | 9/13A | 27/11/2018 |
| DRA/624 | Apache North Sea Ltd | Forties Side Track D51Z | 21/10 | 05/12/2018 |
| 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 | Direction Issued |
| DRA/590 | ENI UK Ltd | Rowallan Exploration Well 22/19c g | 22/19c | 13/12/2018 |
| DRA/180 | BP Exploration Operating Co Ltd | Loyal Development Well 204/20 L11 | 204/20 | 18/12/2018 |
| DRA/607 | Apache Beryl I Ltd | Storr Development Well 9/19B | 9/19B | 19/12/2018 |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | Direction Issued |
| DRA/602 | Neptune E&P UK Ltd | Cygnus AD Development Well | 42/12a | 21/12/2018 |
| Main reasons / conclusions on which decision is based | Main considerations related to marine discharges, atmospheric emissions, contingency seabed deposits and interference with other users of the sea. Deposits and 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, 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 | Direction Issued |
| DRA/559 | Corallian Energy Ltd | Colter Appraisal Well 98/11-E | 98/11 | 13/12/2018 |
| Main reasons / conclusions on which decision is based | Main considerations related to seabed disturbance, marine discharges, noise emissions and atmospheric emissions, but impacts were assessed as localised and not significant. | |||
| Mitigation features / measures | The proposed drilling operations will be scheduled to take place during winter months. Cuttings generated whilst drilling through the reservoir section will be contained and shipped to shore for treatment and disposal. Appropriate controls will be put in in place to reduce the likelihood of accidental events. | |||
| Reference | Operator | Project Name | Quad/ Block | Direction Issued |
| PLA/613 | TAQA Bratani Ltd | Cormorant Underwater Manifold Centre Flowline Disconnection | 211/26a | 17/12/2018 |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | Direction Issued |
| IP/1494 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd | Shaw Field Increase in Production | 22/22a | 01/11/2018 |
| IP/1495 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd | Arbroath Field Increase in Production | 22/17 | 01/11/2018 |
| IP/1529 | Teekay Petrojarl Floating Production UK Ltd | Kyle Field Increase in Production | 29/02 | 14/11/2018 |
| IP/1541 | Chevron North Sea Ltd | Erskine Field Increase in Production | 23/26b | 15/11/2018 |
| IP/1514 | CNR International (U.K.) Ltd | Columba E Field Increase in Production | 3/08a | 21/11/2018 |
| IP/1530 | Chrysaor North Sea Ltd | Maria Field Increase in Production | 22/05b | 28/11/2018 |
| IP/1547 | Tailwind Energy Ltd | Gannet E Field Increase in Production | 21/30 | 29/11/2018 |
| IP/1563 | Perenco UK Ltd | Whittle Field Increase in Production | 42/28b | 30/11/2018 |
| IP/1560 | Total E&P UK Ltd | Alwyn North Field Increase in Production | 3/09a | 05/12/2018 |
| IP/1575 | BW Offshore Catcher (UK) Ltd | Catcher Field Increase in Production | 28/9 | 08/12/2018 |
| IP/1576 | BW Offshore Catcher (UK) Ltd | Burgman Field Increase in Production | 28/9 | 08/12/2018 |
| IP/1577 | BW Offshore Catcher (UK) Ltd | Varadero Field Increase in Production | 28/9 | 08/12/2018 |
| IP/1537 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd | Nethan Field Increase in Production | 30/17 | 18/12/2018 |
| IP/1540 | Total E&P UK Ltd | Jura Field Increase in Production | 3/09a | 19/12/2018 |
| IP/1511 | CNR International (U.K.) Ltd | Ninian Field Increase in Production | 3/03 | 21/12/2018 |
| IP/1550 | CNR International (U.K.) Ltd | Tiffany Field Increase in Production | 16/17 | 21/12/2018 |
| IP/1551 | CNR International (U.K.) Ltd | Toni Field Increase in Production | 16/17 | 21/12/2018 |
| IP/1552 | CNR International (U.K.) Ltd | Thelma Field Increase in Production | 16/17 | 21/12/2018 |
| 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 increase is 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 Activities
| Reference | Operator | Project Name | Quad/ Block |
| EX-74-2018 | Apache Beryl I Ltd | Callater Field Pipeline Works | 9/19B |
| EX-75-2018 | ConocoPhillips Petroleum U.K. Ltd | Joanne Field Production Extension | 30/07a |
| EX-76-2018 | EnQuest Heather Ltd | Conrie Field Production Extension | 211/18a |
| EX-77-2018 | EnQuest Heather Ltd | Ythan Field Production Extension | 211/18a |
| EX-78-2018 | EnQuest Heather Ltd | Don South West Field Production Extension | 211/18a |
| EX-79-2018 | EnQuest Heather Ltd | West Don Field Production Extension | 211/18a |
| EX-80-2018 | EnQuest Heather Ltd | Deveron Field Production Extension | 211/18a |
| EX-81-2018 | EnQuest Heather Ltd | Thistle Field Production Extension | 211/18a |
| EX-82-2018 | Shell U.K. Ltd | Howe Field Production Extension | 22/12a |
| EX-83-2018 | Dana Petroleum (E&P) Ltd | Saxon Field Production Extension | 21/23b |
| EX-84-2018 | Dana Petroleum (E&P) Ltd | Guillemot North West Field Production Extension | 21/29a |
| EX-85-2018 | Shell U.K. Ltd | Gannet G Field Production Extension | 22/21 |
| EX-86-2018 | Shell U.K. Ltd | Gannet F Field Production Extension | 21/30 |
| EX-87-2018 | Shell U.K. Ltd | Shearwater Field Production Extension | 22/30b |
| EX-88-2018 | Chevron North Sea Ltd | Captain Field Production Extension | 13/22a |
| EX-89-2018 | Britoil Ltd | Foinaven Field Production Extension | 204/24a |
| EX-90-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd | Arkwright Field Production Extension | 22/23a |
| EX-91-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd | Brechin Field Production Extension | 22/23a |
| EX-92-2018 | EnQuest Heather Ltd | Broom Field Production Extension | 2/4a |
| EX-93-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd | Carnoustie Field Production Extension | 22/17s |
| EX-94-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd | Cayley Field Production Extension | 22/17s |
| EX-95-2018 | Spirit Energy North Sea Ltd | Chiswick Field Production Extension | 49/4a |
| EX-96-2018 | TAQA Bratani Ltd | Devenick Field Production Extension | 9/24b |
| EX-97-2018 | Chrysaor North Sea Ltd | Drake Field Production Extension | 22/5b |
| EX-99-2018 | Chrysaor North Sea Ltd | Fleming Field Production Extension | 22/5b |
| EX-100-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd | Godwin Field Production Extension | 22/17n |
| EX-101-2018 | Eni UK Ltd | Hamilton East Field Production Extension | 110/13 |
| EX-102-2018 | Premier Oil E&P Ltd | Huntington Field Production Extension | 22/14b |
| EX-103-2018 | Spirit Energy North Sea Ltd | Kew Field Production Extension | 49/4c |
| EX-104-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd | Montrose Field Production Extension | 22/17 |
| EX-105-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd | Petronella Field Production Extension | 14/20 |
| EX-106-2018 | Spirit Energy North Sea Ltd | Statjford Field Production Extension | 211/24b |
| EX-107-2018 | Perenco UK Ltd | Wood Field Production Extension | 22/18 |
| EX-109-2018 | CNR International (U.K.) Ltd | Thelma Field Production Extension | 16/17 |
| EX-110-2019 | CNR International (U.K.) Ltd | Tiffany Field Production Extension | 16/17 |
| EX-111-2018 | CNR International (U.K.) Ltd | Toni Field Production Extension | 16/17 |
| EX-112-2018 | Dana Petroleum (E&P) Ltd | Hudson Field Production Extension | 210/24a |
| EX-113-2018 | Chevron North Sea Ltd | Alder Field Production Extension | 15/29 |
| EX-114-2018 | Perenco UK Ltd | Amethyst West Field Production Extension | 47/14 |
| EX-115-2018 | Chevron North Sea Ltd | Auk Field Production Extension | 30/16 |
| EX-116-2018 | CNR International (U.K.) Ltd | Banff Field Production Extension | 29/2a |
| EX-117-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd | Beauly Field Production Extension | 16/21 |
| EX-118-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd | Blake Field Production Extension | 13/24 |
| EX-119-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd | Blane Field Production Extension | 30/3a |
| EX-120-2018 | Verus Petroleum (SNS) Ltd | Boa Field Production Extension | 9/15b |
| EX-121-2018 | Premier Oil E&P Ltd | Brenda Field Production Extension | 15/25b |
| EX-122-2018 | Shell U.K. Ltd | Brigantine C Field Production Extension | 49/19 |
| EX-123-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd | Burghley Field Production Extension | 16/22 |
| EX-124-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd | Clyde Field Production Extension | 30/17b |
| EX-125-2018 | Eni Hewett Ltd | Delilah Field Production Extension | 48/30 |
| EX-126-2018 | Eni Hewett Ltd | Della Field Production Extension | 48/30 |
| EX-128-2018 | Marathon Oil U.K. LLC | Enoch Field Production Extension | 16/13a |
| EX-129-2018 | Total E&P UK Ltd | Flyndre Field Production Extension | 30/14 |
| EX-130-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd | Galley Field Production Extension | 15/23a |
| EX-131-2018 | Shell U.K. Ltd | Gannet C Field Production Extension | 21/30 |
| EX-132-2018 | Shell U.K. Ltd | Gannet D Field Production Extension | 22/21 |
| EX-133-2018 | Alpha Petroleum Resources Ltd | Garrow Field Production Extension | 42/25a |
| EX-134-2018 | Total E&P UK Ltd | Glenelg Field Production Extension | 29/4d |
| EX-135-2018 | Anasuria Operating Company Ltd | Guillemot A Field Production Extension | 21/30 |
| EX-136-2018 | Alpha Petroleum Resources Ltd | Helvellyn Field Production Extension | 47/10 |
| EX-138-2018 | Eni Hewett Ltd | Hewett Field Production Extension | 48/29 |
| EX-140-2018 | Alpha Petroleum Resources Ltd | Kilmar Field Production Extension | 43/22a |
| EX-141-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd | Leven Field Production Extension | 30/17b |
| EX-142-2018 | Igas Energy Enterprise Ltd | Lybster Field Production Extension | 11/24a |
| EX-143-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd | Medwin Field Production Extension | 30/17b |
| EX-144-2018 | Premier Oil UK Ltd | Nicol Field Production Extension | 15/25a |
| EX-145-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd | Orion Field Production Extension | 30/18 |
| EX-146-2018 | Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd | Ross Field Production Extension | 13/28a |
| EX-147-2018 | Shell U.K. Ltd | Scoter Field Production Extension | 22/30a |
| EX-148-2018 | Premier Oil UK Ltd | Stirling Field Production Extension | 16/21b |
| EX-149-2018 | CNR International (U.K.) Ltd | Strathspey Field Production Extension | 3/4a |
| EX-150-2018 | Alpha Petroleum Resources Ltd | Wenlock Field Production Extension | 49/12a |
Further information in relation to all the decisions detailed in this notice can be found on the GOV.UK website at:
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).