The document discusses issues that planning authorities may face when considering applications for unconventional hydrocarbon extraction. It notes that current development plans do not typically address unconventional extraction. Material considerations that could guide decisions include national planning policy, guidance documents, and statements from regulatory bodies. Policies will need revision to balance support for extraction and environmental protection, excluding certain protected areas. Financial benefit schemes cannot influence planning decisions.
The document discusses issues related to planning permission for shale oil extraction in the UK. It summarizes the current state of development plans, which provide policies originally set out in 1985 to encourage exploration and production while ensuring good practice. For shale oil extraction, decisions will give more weight to material considerations like the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Practice Guidance, as well as reports on shale gas and a ministerial statement addressing various environmental concerns. The document outlines key public concerns around shale oil extraction and how they factor into the planning process.
This document discusses issues related to planning for shale gas exploration and development. It notes that most development plans do not specifically address shale gas since it is a recent phenomenon. It outlines key material considerations from the National Planning Policy Framework, Planning Practice Guidance, and a ministerial statement. These seek to balance economic benefits with environmental concerns. The document also discusses policy issues around balancing the roles of planning authorities and other regulators in assessing potential impacts.
The document discusses several key issues relating to planning for shale gas exploration and development in the UK. It notes that most development plans do not specifically address shale gas extraction. It outlines material considerations like the NPPF, PPG, and ministerial statements which strongly support shale gas development. Local authorities are advised to rely on assessments from regulatory bodies and determine applications based on their advice. Community financial benefit schemes cannot be taken into account in planning decisions. Policies may need updating given emerging regulations and the Scottish government's moratorium on shale gas extraction.
This document discusses two challenges for planning authorities in processing applications for shale gas extraction: managing a large number of public representations and ensuring the needs of district and county councils are met in two-tier local government areas. It provides suggested discussion points for managing controversial applications efficiently, making decisions, and improving engagement between district and county councils. Interviews with several authorities revealed common themes like time-consuming manual work and resource issues handling applications, as well as different approaches to information sharing, training, and facilitating public input.
AN ACT TO (1) RECONSTITUTE THE MINING COMMISSION AS THE MINING AND ENERGY COMMISSION, (2) REQUIRE THE MINING AND ENERGY COMMISSION AND OTHER REGULATORY AGENCIES TO DEVELOP A MODERN REGULATORY PROGRAM FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE, INCLUDING THE USE OF HORIZONTAL DRILLING AND HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FOR THAT PURPOSE, (3) AUTHORIZE HORIZONTAL DRILLING AND HYDRAULIC FRACTURING, BUT PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR THESE ACTIVITIES PENDING SUBSEQUENT LEGISLATIVE ACTION, (4) ENHANCE LANDOWNER AND PUBLIC PROTECTIONS RELATED TO HORIZONTAL DRILLING AND HYDRAULIC FRACTURING, AND (5) ESTABLISH THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON ENERGY POLICY.
This document provides an overview of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects in the United States. It summarizes three large CCS power plants: the Petra Nova plant in Texas, which began operations in 2017 and captures 1.4-1.6 million tons of CO2 annually; the Kemper County plant in Mississippi, which suspended its CCS operations in 2017 due to cost overruns and delays; and the Boundary Dam plant in Canada, which captures around 1 million tons of CO2 annually. It also discusses legislation and funding for CCS, and provides a primer on the CCS process.
This document provides an overview of investment opportunities in Nigeria's natural gas sector, with a focus on LNG. It begins by outlining Nigeria's National Gas Master Plan, which aims to maximize gas use domestically, optimize exports, and ensure long-term energy security. The document then examines the global LNG market outlook in terms of supply, demand, and trade. Several promising investment opportunities are identified, including expanding gas infrastructure and processing plants, an industrial park utilizing gas, compressed natural gas, engineering/construction services, and export pipeline projects like the Trans-Sahara gas pipeline.
This document provides an overview of Indonesia's gas resources, including conventional reserves, coal bed methane resources, and shale gas resources. It analyzes data from various assessments of Indonesia's prospective gas resources conducted between 2005-2012, finding estimates ranging from 136-368 TCF. The document recommends that Indonesia adopt the SPE resource classification system to report reserves as proven, probable and possible. It also recommends Indonesia provide annual assessments of contingent and prospective resources, and carry out its own technical assessments of coal bed methane and shale gas prospective resources.
The document discusses issues related to planning permission for shale oil extraction in the UK. It summarizes the current state of development plans, which provide policies originally set out in 1985 to encourage exploration and production while ensuring good practice. For shale oil extraction, decisions will give more weight to material considerations like the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Practice Guidance, as well as reports on shale gas and a ministerial statement addressing various environmental concerns. The document outlines key public concerns around shale oil extraction and how they factor into the planning process.
This document discusses issues related to planning for shale gas exploration and development. It notes that most development plans do not specifically address shale gas since it is a recent phenomenon. It outlines key material considerations from the National Planning Policy Framework, Planning Practice Guidance, and a ministerial statement. These seek to balance economic benefits with environmental concerns. The document also discusses policy issues around balancing the roles of planning authorities and other regulators in assessing potential impacts.
The document discusses several key issues relating to planning for shale gas exploration and development in the UK. It notes that most development plans do not specifically address shale gas extraction. It outlines material considerations like the NPPF, PPG, and ministerial statements which strongly support shale gas development. Local authorities are advised to rely on assessments from regulatory bodies and determine applications based on their advice. Community financial benefit schemes cannot be taken into account in planning decisions. Policies may need updating given emerging regulations and the Scottish government's moratorium on shale gas extraction.
This document discusses two challenges for planning authorities in processing applications for shale gas extraction: managing a large number of public representations and ensuring the needs of district and county councils are met in two-tier local government areas. It provides suggested discussion points for managing controversial applications efficiently, making decisions, and improving engagement between district and county councils. Interviews with several authorities revealed common themes like time-consuming manual work and resource issues handling applications, as well as different approaches to information sharing, training, and facilitating public input.
AN ACT TO (1) RECONSTITUTE THE MINING COMMISSION AS THE MINING AND ENERGY COMMISSION, (2) REQUIRE THE MINING AND ENERGY COMMISSION AND OTHER REGULATORY AGENCIES TO DEVELOP A MODERN REGULATORY PROGRAM FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE, INCLUDING THE USE OF HORIZONTAL DRILLING AND HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FOR THAT PURPOSE, (3) AUTHORIZE HORIZONTAL DRILLING AND HYDRAULIC FRACTURING, BUT PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR THESE ACTIVITIES PENDING SUBSEQUENT LEGISLATIVE ACTION, (4) ENHANCE LANDOWNER AND PUBLIC PROTECTIONS RELATED TO HORIZONTAL DRILLING AND HYDRAULIC FRACTURING, AND (5) ESTABLISH THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON ENERGY POLICY.
This document provides an overview of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects in the United States. It summarizes three large CCS power plants: the Petra Nova plant in Texas, which began operations in 2017 and captures 1.4-1.6 million tons of CO2 annually; the Kemper County plant in Mississippi, which suspended its CCS operations in 2017 due to cost overruns and delays; and the Boundary Dam plant in Canada, which captures around 1 million tons of CO2 annually. It also discusses legislation and funding for CCS, and provides a primer on the CCS process.
This document provides an overview of investment opportunities in Nigeria's natural gas sector, with a focus on LNG. It begins by outlining Nigeria's National Gas Master Plan, which aims to maximize gas use domestically, optimize exports, and ensure long-term energy security. The document then examines the global LNG market outlook in terms of supply, demand, and trade. Several promising investment opportunities are identified, including expanding gas infrastructure and processing plants, an industrial park utilizing gas, compressed natural gas, engineering/construction services, and export pipeline projects like the Trans-Sahara gas pipeline.
This document provides an overview of Indonesia's gas resources, including conventional reserves, coal bed methane resources, and shale gas resources. It analyzes data from various assessments of Indonesia's prospective gas resources conducted between 2005-2012, finding estimates ranging from 136-368 TCF. The document recommends that Indonesia adopt the SPE resource classification system to report reserves as proven, probable and possible. It also recommends Indonesia provide annual assessments of contingent and prospective resources, and carry out its own technical assessments of coal bed methane and shale gas prospective resources.
This document summarizes a report on greenhouse gas mitigation opportunities in India's electricity sector through 2031. It provides an overview of India's electricity sector, including historical energy consumption and emissions trends. Baseline forecasts predict rising electricity production, energy use, and emissions through 2031. The report evaluates options to mitigate emissions growth in the sector, including deploying renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, and adopting cleaner coal technologies. It constructs a marginal abatement cost curve to assess these options and their costs. The analysis aims to inform India's climate policies and implementation strategies.
12 months, 5 sites, 1 billion tonnes of co2 storage by 2030. the eti introduc...Global CCS Institute
Last week, the UK’s Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) published the results of its 12-month, £2.5million CO2 Storage Appraisal Project, Progressing development of the UK’s Strategic Carbon Dioxide Storage Resource.
The Project, funded by the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change and carried out by Pale Blue Dot Energy, Axis Well Technology and Costain, confirmed that there are no technical hurdles to permanently storing large volumes of CO2 in offshore geological storage off the coast of the UK, including sites large enough to comfortably service CO2 supplies from mainland Europe.
Over the course of 12 months this ambitious Project identified 20 specific CO2 storage sites (from a potential 579 sites) which together represent the tip of a very large strategic national CO2 storage resource potential, estimated to be around 78GT (78,000 million tonnes).
Five of these sites were then selected for further detailed analysis given their potential contribution to mobilise commercial-scale CCS projects for power and industrial use in the UK.
This Webinar provided an opportunity to dig deeper into the wealth of comprehensive data and modelling that has been made publically available through the publishing of this report, and to consider its significance for helping to de-risk future CCS investment decisions.
To expertly guide us through this process, the Global CCS Institute was delighted to welcome Andrew Green, Programme Manager - Carbon Capture & Storage at the ETI, and Alan James, Managing Director at Pale Blue Dot Energy (the Consortium Lead for this project) to join us for the webinar.
After an overview of the Project and a more detailed look at the final outcomes, Andrew and Alan were joined by subject matter specialists: Steve Murphy – Pale Blue Dot Energy, Angus Reid – Costain, and Sharon McCollough – Axis Well Technologies, for a live Q&A session for the second half of the webinar.
This document provides the standard terms of reference for environmental impact assessment reports for projects requiring environmental clearance in India. It discusses key concepts in environmental impact assessment, including sustainable development, pollution control strategies, and tools for preventive environmental management. The introduction aims to guide project proponents in preparing EIA/EMP reports and to streamline the process of obtaining environmental clearance.
This document provides an overview of issues related to implementing Nigeria's Gas Master Plan (NGMP). It discusses Nigeria's significant natural gas reserves and the importance of gas for power generation and economic development. The NGMP aims to develop gas infrastructure to reduce flaring, expand domestic gas supply and utilization. However, fully implementing the NGMP will require large investments in pipelines and other infrastructure as well as effective policies to ensure returns on investment and sustainable development of the gas sector over the long term. The document also notes Nigeria's substantial renewable energy potential and questions whether overreliance on gas risks missing opportunities from alternatives like solar and wind power.
Monitoring CCS and CCUS projects for GHG regulatory compliance , Pamela Tomsk...Global CCS Institute
This document discusses regulatory compliance monitoring for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects. It outlines U.S. greenhouse gas reporting requirements, the Underground Injection Control program, and accounting frameworks for carbon credits. International standards are also being developed through the International Organization for Standardization, including standards for CCS monitoring, quantification and verification, and CO2 enhanced oil recovery. Overall, the document examines different regulatory and standards-based approaches to monitoring CCS projects for compliance.
Callide Oxyfuel Project - Jim Craigen - - Global CCS Institute – Nov 2011 Reg...Global CCS Institute
As a part of the Institute's strategic focus on assisting CCS projects through knowledge sharing, three North American roadshow events will help the industry share project experiences and knowledge about CCS. Taking place in the US and Canada, the three events include:
• Austin, Texas on November 8, 2011;
• Calgary, Canada on 10 November, 2011; and
• Washington, D.C. on 19 January, 2012.
The first roadshow focused on sharing project experiences and knowledge from the projects in North America but also brought in projects from Europe (Don valley) and Australia (Callide) so that regionally diverse experiences could be shared amongst a global audience.
Attendance at the event was around 30 to 35 which allowed open and frank discussions around technical, management, and regulatory issues and how these challenges can impact on a project’s advancement and decision making processes.
3.4 – "Natural Gas – Conventional & Unconventional Gas Sources" – Jakub Sieme...Pomcert
The document discusses conventional and unconventional natural gas sources and forecasts for future natural gas supply and demand. It summarizes projections from organizations like IGU and IEA that see global gas demand increasing from around 3 trillion cubic meters in 2008 to 4.4-4.9 trillion cubic meters by 2030. Unconventional gas sources like shale gas are expected to play a larger role, particularly in the US where production of unconventional gas could meet 45% of demand by 2035. Infrastructure like pipelines will also need to expand to accommodate increased gas trade and supply security.
Letter from enviro-leftist groups requesting LPG fracking not go forward in N...Marcellus Drilling News
A letter sent by 15 environmental leftist groups to NY DEC Commissioner Joe Martens requesting that the DEC not allow waterless LPG fracking to begin in New York without filing an environmental impact statement first. They are asking, in essence, for Martens to kill a promising new fracking technology before it's even tried.
This document discusses opportunities for oil and gas operations on the northern Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). It defines the northern NCS as the area above 65°30' N latitude. The climate challenge of reducing carbon emissions globally means fossil fuels will still be important for decades while renewable sources expand significantly. As activities shift gradually north on the NCS, realizing increased oil and gas production in the far north by 2030 could create value and jobs in northern Norway if certain climatic, economic and socioeconomic conditions are met. The report aims to identify these conditions and make a fact-based contribution to discussions on opportunities and challenges in the northern NCS.
Nigeria The Dynamics Of A Growing Gas Market Presentation To The Africa Ene...Deoye
The document discusses Nigeria's growing natural gas market and its Gas Master Plan. Nigeria has significant natural gas reserves of 182 TCF, the 7th largest in the world, however gas development has been haphazard with a focus on export projects over domestic use. The Gas Master Plan aims to develop gas infrastructure and pricing to boost domestic supply and utilization through obligations on reserves, but questions remain around infrastructure funding, domestic market obligations, the flare-down target, and legal framework implementation.
This document summarizes Poland's perspective on shale gas development. It discusses Poland's reliance on coal and natural gas imports currently. Poland has significant shale gas resources that could help improve energy security and develop the domestic economy. The document outlines Poland's shale gas exploration efforts to date and potential economic and environmental impacts. It also discusses Poland's cooperation with Canada on sharing best practices for responsible shale gas development.
The History of Climate Change NegotiationsUNDP Eurasia
The document provides a short history of international climate change policy, starting from early scientific studies in the late 19th century through the establishment of the UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol. It summarizes the key objectives and principles of the UNFCCC, as well as commitments made by Annex I, Annex II, and other parties. It then discusses the Kyoto Protocol, including its commitments, limitations, and need for future action. It concludes by outlining the AWG-KP and AWG-LCA processes aimed at establishing new commitments beyond the first Kyoto commitment period and a long-term global climate agreement.
A letter written from the Independent Oil & Gas Association of New York to Dept. of Environnmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens telling him the newly drafted SGEIS (drilling rules) for New York are too strict and unacceptable to drillers in the Empire State as written.
Cogliolo Andrea - Innovation & Research - RINAWEC Italia
Slides presentate a Roma il 25 febbraio 2014 in occasione del Workshop "Il GNL è per tutti. Le prospettive di utilizzo del metano liquido per i service vessels, i traghetti a corto raggio e le marinerie minori" promosso da @ConferenzaGNL, un progetto a cura di Symposia e WEC Italia - TWITTER #GNL
Global LNG Trend, Geopolitics and Geoeconomics StrategySampe Purba
This slides present view that LNG business go beyond economic and commercial consideration. National interest of Developing countries together with their National Security is also a determining concern.
This document provides an overview and update of the Caledonia Clean Energy Project (CCEP). It summarizes that CCEP aims to build a 570MW gasification power plant in Grangemouth, Scotland that would capture 94% of CO2 emissions from coal. It would transport the captured CO2 via existing pipelines to offshore storage. The project is currently finalizing a grant agreement and work program to further develop preliminary design and feasibility over 18 months. Long term, CCEP aims to be the anchor project for a full integrated CCS system in Scotland capturing from multiple sources and storing in multiple offshore locations while enabling enhanced oil recovery.
A Review of the Energy Industry Regulation in Nigeria and some Implications f...Olaleye Adio (MIChemE)
This document provides a summary of a 16-page paper analyzing energy regulation in Nigeria, with a focus on the National Domestic Gas Supply and Pricing Regulation, and its impact on Shell Plc. It begins with an introduction to Nigeria's energy landscape and Shell's operations in the country. It then outlines Nigeria's key energy regulatory bodies and regulations governing the oil, gas and electricity sectors. Specifically, it describes the National Domestic Gas Supply and Pricing Regulation, which requires gas producers to reserve a portion of production for domestic use and establishes a pricing framework. It concludes by examining the future of this regulation and Nigeria's overall energy regulatory environment, as well as Shell's position within this landscape.
Coal bed methane (CBM) is a natural gas found in coal deposits. India has implemented a CBM policy since 1997 to develop this resource. 30 CBM blocks have been awarded through competitive bidding in 4 rounds. CBM production started in 2007 and has increased each year, with 3 operators currently producing CBM gas from blocks in West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh. CBM reserves of over 9 trillion cubic feet have been established in 6 blocks across multiple states.
The document discusses the impacts of the Kaveri delta coal-bed methane extraction project in Tamil Nadu, India. The project involves drilling over 50 wells up to 1500 feet deep and using hydraulic fracturing to extract methane gas from coal beds. This risks depleting groundwater, causing saltwater intrusion, contaminating surface water through wastewater discharge, and releasing chemicals into the environment. The large-scale extraction of methane also contributes to global warming by releasing a potent greenhouse gas. Local communities and farmers oppose the project due to concerns over environmental damage and risks to water resources.
This document summarizes a report on greenhouse gas mitigation opportunities in India's electricity sector through 2031. It provides an overview of India's electricity sector, including historical energy consumption and emissions trends. Baseline forecasts predict rising electricity production, energy use, and emissions through 2031. The report evaluates options to mitigate emissions growth in the sector, including deploying renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, and adopting cleaner coal technologies. It constructs a marginal abatement cost curve to assess these options and their costs. The analysis aims to inform India's climate policies and implementation strategies.
12 months, 5 sites, 1 billion tonnes of co2 storage by 2030. the eti introduc...Global CCS Institute
Last week, the UK’s Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) published the results of its 12-month, £2.5million CO2 Storage Appraisal Project, Progressing development of the UK’s Strategic Carbon Dioxide Storage Resource.
The Project, funded by the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change and carried out by Pale Blue Dot Energy, Axis Well Technology and Costain, confirmed that there are no technical hurdles to permanently storing large volumes of CO2 in offshore geological storage off the coast of the UK, including sites large enough to comfortably service CO2 supplies from mainland Europe.
Over the course of 12 months this ambitious Project identified 20 specific CO2 storage sites (from a potential 579 sites) which together represent the tip of a very large strategic national CO2 storage resource potential, estimated to be around 78GT (78,000 million tonnes).
Five of these sites were then selected for further detailed analysis given their potential contribution to mobilise commercial-scale CCS projects for power and industrial use in the UK.
This Webinar provided an opportunity to dig deeper into the wealth of comprehensive data and modelling that has been made publically available through the publishing of this report, and to consider its significance for helping to de-risk future CCS investment decisions.
To expertly guide us through this process, the Global CCS Institute was delighted to welcome Andrew Green, Programme Manager - Carbon Capture & Storage at the ETI, and Alan James, Managing Director at Pale Blue Dot Energy (the Consortium Lead for this project) to join us for the webinar.
After an overview of the Project and a more detailed look at the final outcomes, Andrew and Alan were joined by subject matter specialists: Steve Murphy – Pale Blue Dot Energy, Angus Reid – Costain, and Sharon McCollough – Axis Well Technologies, for a live Q&A session for the second half of the webinar.
This document provides the standard terms of reference for environmental impact assessment reports for projects requiring environmental clearance in India. It discusses key concepts in environmental impact assessment, including sustainable development, pollution control strategies, and tools for preventive environmental management. The introduction aims to guide project proponents in preparing EIA/EMP reports and to streamline the process of obtaining environmental clearance.
This document provides an overview of issues related to implementing Nigeria's Gas Master Plan (NGMP). It discusses Nigeria's significant natural gas reserves and the importance of gas for power generation and economic development. The NGMP aims to develop gas infrastructure to reduce flaring, expand domestic gas supply and utilization. However, fully implementing the NGMP will require large investments in pipelines and other infrastructure as well as effective policies to ensure returns on investment and sustainable development of the gas sector over the long term. The document also notes Nigeria's substantial renewable energy potential and questions whether overreliance on gas risks missing opportunities from alternatives like solar and wind power.
Monitoring CCS and CCUS projects for GHG regulatory compliance , Pamela Tomsk...Global CCS Institute
This document discusses regulatory compliance monitoring for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects. It outlines U.S. greenhouse gas reporting requirements, the Underground Injection Control program, and accounting frameworks for carbon credits. International standards are also being developed through the International Organization for Standardization, including standards for CCS monitoring, quantification and verification, and CO2 enhanced oil recovery. Overall, the document examines different regulatory and standards-based approaches to monitoring CCS projects for compliance.
Callide Oxyfuel Project - Jim Craigen - - Global CCS Institute – Nov 2011 Reg...Global CCS Institute
As a part of the Institute's strategic focus on assisting CCS projects through knowledge sharing, three North American roadshow events will help the industry share project experiences and knowledge about CCS. Taking place in the US and Canada, the three events include:
• Austin, Texas on November 8, 2011;
• Calgary, Canada on 10 November, 2011; and
• Washington, D.C. on 19 January, 2012.
The first roadshow focused on sharing project experiences and knowledge from the projects in North America but also brought in projects from Europe (Don valley) and Australia (Callide) so that regionally diverse experiences could be shared amongst a global audience.
Attendance at the event was around 30 to 35 which allowed open and frank discussions around technical, management, and regulatory issues and how these challenges can impact on a project’s advancement and decision making processes.
3.4 – "Natural Gas – Conventional & Unconventional Gas Sources" – Jakub Sieme...Pomcert
The document discusses conventional and unconventional natural gas sources and forecasts for future natural gas supply and demand. It summarizes projections from organizations like IGU and IEA that see global gas demand increasing from around 3 trillion cubic meters in 2008 to 4.4-4.9 trillion cubic meters by 2030. Unconventional gas sources like shale gas are expected to play a larger role, particularly in the US where production of unconventional gas could meet 45% of demand by 2035. Infrastructure like pipelines will also need to expand to accommodate increased gas trade and supply security.
Letter from enviro-leftist groups requesting LPG fracking not go forward in N...Marcellus Drilling News
A letter sent by 15 environmental leftist groups to NY DEC Commissioner Joe Martens requesting that the DEC not allow waterless LPG fracking to begin in New York without filing an environmental impact statement first. They are asking, in essence, for Martens to kill a promising new fracking technology before it's even tried.
This document discusses opportunities for oil and gas operations on the northern Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). It defines the northern NCS as the area above 65°30' N latitude. The climate challenge of reducing carbon emissions globally means fossil fuels will still be important for decades while renewable sources expand significantly. As activities shift gradually north on the NCS, realizing increased oil and gas production in the far north by 2030 could create value and jobs in northern Norway if certain climatic, economic and socioeconomic conditions are met. The report aims to identify these conditions and make a fact-based contribution to discussions on opportunities and challenges in the northern NCS.
Nigeria The Dynamics Of A Growing Gas Market Presentation To The Africa Ene...Deoye
The document discusses Nigeria's growing natural gas market and its Gas Master Plan. Nigeria has significant natural gas reserves of 182 TCF, the 7th largest in the world, however gas development has been haphazard with a focus on export projects over domestic use. The Gas Master Plan aims to develop gas infrastructure and pricing to boost domestic supply and utilization through obligations on reserves, but questions remain around infrastructure funding, domestic market obligations, the flare-down target, and legal framework implementation.
This document summarizes Poland's perspective on shale gas development. It discusses Poland's reliance on coal and natural gas imports currently. Poland has significant shale gas resources that could help improve energy security and develop the domestic economy. The document outlines Poland's shale gas exploration efforts to date and potential economic and environmental impacts. It also discusses Poland's cooperation with Canada on sharing best practices for responsible shale gas development.
The History of Climate Change NegotiationsUNDP Eurasia
The document provides a short history of international climate change policy, starting from early scientific studies in the late 19th century through the establishment of the UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol. It summarizes the key objectives and principles of the UNFCCC, as well as commitments made by Annex I, Annex II, and other parties. It then discusses the Kyoto Protocol, including its commitments, limitations, and need for future action. It concludes by outlining the AWG-KP and AWG-LCA processes aimed at establishing new commitments beyond the first Kyoto commitment period and a long-term global climate agreement.
A letter written from the Independent Oil & Gas Association of New York to Dept. of Environnmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens telling him the newly drafted SGEIS (drilling rules) for New York are too strict and unacceptable to drillers in the Empire State as written.
Cogliolo Andrea - Innovation & Research - RINAWEC Italia
Slides presentate a Roma il 25 febbraio 2014 in occasione del Workshop "Il GNL è per tutti. Le prospettive di utilizzo del metano liquido per i service vessels, i traghetti a corto raggio e le marinerie minori" promosso da @ConferenzaGNL, un progetto a cura di Symposia e WEC Italia - TWITTER #GNL
Global LNG Trend, Geopolitics and Geoeconomics StrategySampe Purba
This slides present view that LNG business go beyond economic and commercial consideration. National interest of Developing countries together with their National Security is also a determining concern.
This document provides an overview and update of the Caledonia Clean Energy Project (CCEP). It summarizes that CCEP aims to build a 570MW gasification power plant in Grangemouth, Scotland that would capture 94% of CO2 emissions from coal. It would transport the captured CO2 via existing pipelines to offshore storage. The project is currently finalizing a grant agreement and work program to further develop preliminary design and feasibility over 18 months. Long term, CCEP aims to be the anchor project for a full integrated CCS system in Scotland capturing from multiple sources and storing in multiple offshore locations while enabling enhanced oil recovery.
A Review of the Energy Industry Regulation in Nigeria and some Implications f...Olaleye Adio (MIChemE)
This document provides a summary of a 16-page paper analyzing energy regulation in Nigeria, with a focus on the National Domestic Gas Supply and Pricing Regulation, and its impact on Shell Plc. It begins with an introduction to Nigeria's energy landscape and Shell's operations in the country. It then outlines Nigeria's key energy regulatory bodies and regulations governing the oil, gas and electricity sectors. Specifically, it describes the National Domestic Gas Supply and Pricing Regulation, which requires gas producers to reserve a portion of production for domestic use and establishes a pricing framework. It concludes by examining the future of this regulation and Nigeria's overall energy regulatory environment, as well as Shell's position within this landscape.
Coal bed methane (CBM) is a natural gas found in coal deposits. India has implemented a CBM policy since 1997 to develop this resource. 30 CBM blocks have been awarded through competitive bidding in 4 rounds. CBM production started in 2007 and has increased each year, with 3 operators currently producing CBM gas from blocks in West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh. CBM reserves of over 9 trillion cubic feet have been established in 6 blocks across multiple states.
The document discusses the impacts of the Kaveri delta coal-bed methane extraction project in Tamil Nadu, India. The project involves drilling over 50 wells up to 1500 feet deep and using hydraulic fracturing to extract methane gas from coal beds. This risks depleting groundwater, causing saltwater intrusion, contaminating surface water through wastewater discharge, and releasing chemicals into the environment. The large-scale extraction of methane also contributes to global warming by releasing a potent greenhouse gas. Local communities and farmers oppose the project due to concerns over environmental damage and risks to water resources.
A new report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The EIA coins a new phrase: Hydrocarbon Gas Liquids (HGL) which is the combination of what we normally call natural gas liquids (NGLs, like ethane and propane) and olefins--or petrochemicals like ethylene, propylene, butylene, and isobutylene. The report does an excellent overview of the industry and its connection to shale plays in the U.S.
This document discusses challenges for planning authorities in processing applications for unconventional hydrocarbon extraction. It notes two key issues: managing a large number of public representations, and ensuring the needs of district and borough councils are met in two-tier local government areas where applications are determined by county councils. The document then outlines strategies used by various authorities to address these issues, such as online resources, staff training, pre-application engagement, and inter-council coordination. Common themes identified include the resource-intensive nature of manually logging and filing representations, and the need for improved website functionality and community involvement early in the process.
This document summarizes four case studies related to unconventional hydrocarbon extraction:
1) An application in Lancashire to extend monitoring of a shale gas well was approved despite concerns about fracking in the area.
2) An application in West Sussex to drill an exploratory borehole was refused because exploration was not demonstrated to be in the public interest or compatible with the protected landscape.
3) Another application in West Sussex was refused due to unsuitable access and impacts on traffic, noise, and the character of the area.
4) An application in Wrexham, Wales to drill a core sampling borehole was initially refused but allowed on appeal, with deciding factors based on traditional planning considerations.
Coal bed methane with reference to indiaKiran Padman
Coal bed methane (CBM) refers to natural gas trapped in coal beds. CBM was previously considered a mining hazard but is now seen as a potential energy source. Global CBM production has increased in recent decades in countries like the US, Australia, and China. India has significant estimated CBM reserves of around 70 trillion cubic feet. While CBM development has faced challenges in India, it could help meet the country's growing energy demand and reduce reliance on imports. Enhanced recovery techniques using carbon dioxide injection may further increase CBM production potential in the future.
Coal bed methane (CBM) is methane found stored in coal seams. There are two main methods to estimate the amount of CBM in a region: drilling cores to measure gas content or performing calculations based on known coal characteristics. While CBM development provides benefits, the associated produced water poses challenges as it is often saline and sodic. Current management practices for CBM water include discharge to streams, land application, and impounding, but all methods risk subsurface impacts due to water quality issues. Proper management is needed to safely use CBM water for irrigation or disposal.
Currently, gas demand exceeds supply by 30 per cent. While the demand for natural gas in India is 118 million metric standard cubic meter per day (MMSCMD), the current supply from various sources is 80 MMSCMD, leaving a shortfall of 28 MMSCMD. That deficiency can be covered by CBM production.
Hydrocarbons contain only hydrogen and carbon. They are divided into homologous series with general formulas that make the compounds chemically similar. The main homologous series are alkanes, alkenes, and cycloalkanes. Alkanes have the general formula CnH2n+2 and include gases, liquids, and waxy solids like methane, ethane, propane, butane, and larger hydrocarbons. Alkenes have the general formula CnH2n and all must have a C=C double bond. Cycloalkanes have the same general formula as alkenes, CnH2n, but are saturated rings rather than unsaturated. Crude oil is cracked
This document provides an overview of methane hydrates. It discusses the structure and classification of methane hydrates, and describes their sources and reserves found in India. The document outlines current plans in India to explore and develop methane hydrate resources through organizations like NGHP and NIO. It also discusses challenges with extraction methods like depressurization and heat injection. The potential benefits of methane hydrates are their high methane concentration and potential as an energy source.
Geophysical Methods of Hydrocarbon ExplorationM.T.H Group
This document provides an overview of geophysical methods used for hydrocarbon exploration, specifically focusing on seismic surveying. It describes how seismic surveying works, including generating sound waves at shot points and measuring the travel time of reflections to determine subsurface rock densities and structures. Gravity and magnetic methods are also discussed briefly as tools used in the pre-drilling phase to locate salt domes and reefs, while seismic surveying is described as the most widely used method and applicable to both exploration and development phases.
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This document discusses the key geological elements of a petroleum system including source rocks, reservoir rocks, seals, migration routes, and traps. It explains that source rocks contain organic matter that generates hydrocarbons through diagenesis, catagenesis and metagenesis as the rocks are buried deeper. Reservoir rocks have pore spaces that can absorb hydrocarbons, while seal rocks are impermeable layers that trap hydrocarbons between them and the reservoir rock. Traps form where hydrocarbons are blocked from further migrating, such as in structural traps like folds and faults or stratigraphic traps caused by changes in rock layers.
Hydrocarbons are organic compounds made of carbon and hydrogen. They can be classified as saturated, unsaturated, or aromatic based on the presence of double or triple carbon bonds or benzene rings. Saturated hydrocarbons contain only single carbon-carbon bonds and include alkanes such as methane and propane. Unsaturated hydrocarbons have one or more double or triple carbon bonds and include alkenes like ethene and alkynes such as acetylene. Aromatic hydrocarbons contain benzene rings, examples being toluene and naphthalene. Alkanes undergo substitution, combustion, and cracking reactions.
This document discusses the origin and formation of oil and gas from plankton and other microscopic organisms. It explains that under low oxygen conditions on the seafloor, organic matter accumulates and is buried over time. Increased temperature and pressure converts the organic matter into kerogen and then into oil and gas. The hydrocarbons can then migrate from the source rock through porous carrier rocks until being trapped by an impermeable cap rock, forming an oil or gas reservoir. Sweet crude oil contains low sulfur while sour crude has higher sulfur levels, affecting refining.
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Webinar: Global Status of CCS: 2014 - Driving development in the Asia Pacific Global CCS Institute
The Global CCS Institute launched The Global Status of CCS: 2014 report on 5 November 2014.
2014 has been a pivotal year for CCS as it is now a reality in the power industry. The Global Status of CCS: 2014 report provides a comprehensive overview of global and regional developments in CCS technologies and the policies, laws and regulations that must drive the demonstration and deployment of technologies to support global climate mitigation efforts.
Clare Penrose, the Institute's General Manager - Asia Pacific presented a summary of the report and discuss the key recommendations, an important reference for decision makers for the year ahead.
Ms Penrose was joined by the Institute’s subject matter experts who were available to answer questions:
Chris Consoli: CO2 Storage
Ian Havercroft: CCS Laws and Regulations
Lawrence Irlam: CCS Policy and Economics
Jessica Morton: CCS Public Engagement
Tony Zhang: CO2 Capture
The document discusses CCS activities in Qatar and their relevance to the GCC region. It outlines Qatar's policy on CCS, including its support for including CCS projects under the Clean Development Mechanism. It also summarizes Qatar's carbon storage research through the Qatar Carbonates and Carbon Storage Research Centre, which conducts fundamental research on carbon storage in carbonate reservoirs over 10 years with $70 million funding. The research aims to improve oil recovery and carbon storage through reservoir characterization, pore/fracture scale modeling, and developing integrated simulation tools.
This third webinar in the series 'CCS in Developing Countries' was presented by the World Bank.
Deploying CCS in developing countries is critically important. The International Energy Agency estimates that to achieve global emissions reduction targets 70% of CCS projects will be in non-OECD countries by 2050.
CCS faces a number of challenges, in all countries, but particularly in developing countries. This webinar discussed some of these challenges and barriers using South Africa as a case study. South Africa is working towards a Test Injection Project and subsequently a Carbon Capture and Sequestration Project. The World Bank considered it important to understand a set of constraints, including regulatory, technical, economic, human capacity, etc. to realization of CCS demonstration and commercialization, and how the CCS development will look like in the South African context, out to 2050. A techno-economic assessment has been undertaken to gain this understanding.
The techno-economic assessment explored CCS deployment in six relevant industries in South Africa, and assessed projected scenarios associated with key issues of interest (such as cost, impact on electricity prices, timeframes etc). The key output from the techno-economic study was a techno-economic model, supported by the data sets, specifically for South Africa. The potential storage site capacity has been analysed to provide a strong indication of the likely storage capacity available within physical and economic constraints.
Webinar: The Global Status of CCS: 2014 - Overcoming challenges in EuropeGlobal CCS Institute
The Global CCS Institute was pleased to announce the release of our annual Global Status of CCS: 2014 report, and invite you to join the Institute’s Europe, Middle East and Africa Team for a webinar summarising the main themes of the report.
The Institute’s General Manager for the region, Andrew Purvis, presented a summary of the report, and was then joined by a number of our subject matter experts to discuss issues raised during the presentation by our global and regional audience.
Chairman: John Scowcroft, Executive Adviser/ UNFCCC Specialist
Presentation: Andrew Purvis, General Manager
Expert Panel:
Kirsty Anderson: Public Engagement
Silvia Vaghi: Policy and Regulation
Guido Magneschi: Capture
Chris Consoli: Storage
The report provides a detailed overview of the current status of CCS projects worldwide and provides a comprehensive overview of global and regional developments in CCS technologies and the policies, laws and regulations that must drive the demonstration and deployment of technologies to support global climate mitigation efforts.
Providing a number of key recommendations for decision makers, The Global Status of CCS: 2014 report is an important reference guide for industry, government, research bodies and the broader community.
International experience for regulation of exploration and production of unco...kt-energy
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This webinar was held on Thursday, 25 June 2015, where Janet Gellici, Executive Vice President and COO of the National Coal Council, and the Institute’s Pamela Tomski, Senior Advisor, Policy and Regulatory and a lead author on the report, Fossil Forward - Revitalizing CCS: Bringing Scale & Speed to CCS Deployment discussed the findings and recommendations to advance the commercial scale deployment of CCUS.
The National Coal Council (NCC), an advisory committee to the US Secretary of Energy, recently released a study that assessed the US Department of Energy’s Carbon Sequestration Program in terms of its progress regarding the cost, safety and technical operation of CCS.
This is a presentation delivered by Luke Warren of the CCSA at the Institute’s COP 17 side event, held on November 30. The presentation reviews the history of CCS discussions under the UNFCCC and proposes a path forward.
The document summarizes key developments in environmental assessment (EA) processes in Canada, focusing on legal considerations, technical issues, and trends. It discusses two notable EA cases (Red Chris and Kemess North) where comprehensive studies were conducted. The Kemess North panel took a holistic sustainability approach and did not recommend project approval due to environmental and socioeconomic concerns. Technical issues discussed include the increasing emphasis on cumulative effects assessment, traditional knowledge, and climate change considerations in EAs. The document concludes by advising stakeholders to appreciate sustainability, expect a rigorous and dynamic EA process, and remain vigilant on compliance.
Institute’s Americas office launches The Global Status of CCS: 2016 at the Cl...Global CCS Institute
On 15 November 2016, the Global CCS Institute’s Americas office held the Clean energy solutions symposium: What is the Future of Carbon Capture? at the National Press Club, Washington, DC.
The Institute’s General Manager for the Americas, Jeff Erikson, launched The Global Status of CCS: 2016 report by presenting to the audience the highlights from the report and discussing the significant milestones achieved in the past year in the world of CCS. Erikson’s presentation was followed by an expert panel discussion on the future of clean energy, with focus on carbon capture and storage (CCS).
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This document provides an overview of the debate around allowing land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) projects to generate carbon credits under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). While LULUCF projects could provide greenhouse gas benefits, there are concerns about accurately measuring these benefits and ensuring their permanence. The document analyzes these technical issues and lays out options for policymakers to address risks like measurement uncertainty, ensuring additionality of projects, preventing leakage of emissions, and guaranteeing the permanence of carbon storage. It concludes by outlining a framework for a potential decision on LULUCF project eligibility under the CDM.
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Exploratory drilling activity on the part of shale gas developers remains low despite widespread coverage in the media and announcements that the UK is to “go all
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and regulatory authorities should ensure that the institutional capacity is in place to make the approvals process efficient so that the potential benefits of shale gas can be realised.
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Australia has potential for sufficient carbon capture and storage (CCS) capacity, but costs vary significantly by location. Establishing storage is often the critical path for CCS projects. Investments in commercial-scale demonstration projects are needed, as are policy incentives, to make CCS available for commercial deployment by 2020 when Australia aims to reduce emissions by 60%. Key challenges include navigating existing resource rights, long project timelines, cost uncertainties, and gaining public acceptance.
1) The document discusses carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, which captures carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired power plants and stores it underground.
2) It provides an overview of CCS regulatory frameworks and projects in the US and globally. Many countries have developed CCS regulations, though standards vary significantly.
3) Transportation of captured CO2 is mainly through pipelines, with existing pipeline networks in the US and Europe. Offshore storage also utilizes shipping. Transportation costs range from $1-5 per ton of CO2 transported 250km.
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The document discusses reforms to supplementary plans in England, including:
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2) Supplementary plans are intended for specific circumstances like design codes, sites allocated in local plans, or to build on existing local plan policies - not for routine use.
3) The document seeks views on preparation procedures, consultation requirements, and examination procedures for supplementary plans.
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The Planning Skills Delivery Fund (PSDF) will provide £24 million over two years to local authorities to help with clearing backlogs of planning applications and prepare for the implementation of proposed planning reform. It's part of a wider programme of work designed to address the capability and capacity of planning services. Local planning authorities can apply for funding for up to £100,000, which can be used to hire additional planning officers and other specialist resources.
Planning Advisory Service recently held two events to help councils think about whether to apply and if they needed to find time over the Summer to make an application. Here is the presentation with all you need to know about the fund.
This document discusses biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for local plans in the UK. Key points include:
- The Environment Act of 2021 mandates a minimum 10% BNG for development sites from 2023 onward. Local authorities must include this requirement in local plans.
- Local plans should set out local biodiversity priorities and strategies for delivering BNG, which can be on-site, off-site, or through biodiversity credits. They should also consider impacts on site selection and viability.
- The Planning Advisory Service provides resources and support to help local authorities integrate BNG into local plans and development processes, including case studies, guidance, training, and a practitioner network.
Presentation from Dan Knowles, Planning Policy Officer at Guildford Borough Council on their approach to adopted 20% biodiversity net gain in their Local Plan
The document discusses Salford City Council's efforts to implement biodiversity net gain policies through its local plan. It outlines how the council worked at a regional level through the Greater Manchester Biodiversity Net Gain Task Group to develop guidance. Salford's local plan aims to create a fairer city and ensure genuinely sustainable development. It includes a policy requiring all major development to deliver at least a 10% net gain in biodiversity. Some challenges have included raising awareness, identifying offset sites, and balancing local and strategic biodiversity priorities.
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Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) are new spatial strategies introduced in the Environment Act 2021 to coordinate nature recovery efforts across England. They will be led by Responsible Authorities appointed by Defra, with involvement from Supporting Authorities including local authorities. Supporting authorities have no formal requirements but should engage with the process to ensure LNRSs align with local plans and priorities. Responsible authorities must involve supporting authorities in preparation, sharing information, and seeking agreement on consultation and publication. Strong collaboration between responsible and supporting authorities is important for effective LNRS preparation, delivery, and future visions.
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The document discusses a consultation webinar held by the Planning Advisory Service on environmental outcome reports. It provides an overview of the Planning Advisory Service and their work supporting local planning authorities. It then summarizes the webinar which included presentations on the government's plans for introducing environmental outcome reports to replace current environmental assessment processes, and experiences from Surrey County Council and Hampshire County Council conducting environmental monitoring.
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The document outlines plans for a new Infrastructure Levy that will replace existing Section 106 agreements and the Community Infrastructure Levy system for securing developer contributions towards infrastructure. It seeks feedback on the proposed design of the Levy through a public consultation, including how it will be charged and implemented, how infrastructure will be delivered using Levy funds, and how affordable housing requirements will be addressed. Feedback is requested on the fundamental design choices, Levy rates and thresholds, infrastructure delivery, affordable housing, charging and payments, exemptions and reductions, and the phased introduction of the Levy.
The document discusses the responsibilities and initiatives of the Planning Delivery Team at Central Bedfordshire Council. The team is responsible for processing planning applications, appeals, and enforcement. Their vision is to provide an efficient and customer-focused planning service. The Planning Programme Manager's duties include managing customer relationships, budgets, and service improvements. Some improvements include moving from opinion-based to evidence-based reporting, reviewing processes like applications and enforcement, and developing strategic plans to improve customer engagement. Performance and finances are also monitored weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc through tools like application statistics, condition charts, benchmarking, and service level agreements.
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Salford has seen significant population and economic growth over the past 5 years. Salford introduced pre-application charging in 2010, with a simple fixed fee structure. Based on customer feedback, Salford refreshed their pre-application service in 2018 to offer more flexibility, choice, certainty, and a collaborative dialogue. The refreshed service allows customers to choose the level of service and whether consultees are involved. Monitoring shows the service achieves cost recovery in most cases. A customer survey found that most users found the service provided value for money but identified some opportunities to improve the payment system and provide more details on service options.
PAS BNG and Nature Recovery Autumn 2022 Events Evaluation.pdfPAS_Team
The Planning Advisory Service hosted six events in Autumn 2022 on biodiversity net gain and nature recovery that were attended by 631 officers and 52 elected members from 251 councils. The events provided insights into councils' preparedness for implementing biodiversity net gain by 2023 and developing nature recovery policies. Attendees indicated they require more information on monitoring, off-site delivery, and the overall process for applying biodiversity net gain to planning applications. Feedback was positive, especially presentations from other local authorities sharing their experiences. Next steps include updating guidance, developing case studies, and hosting future practitioner network events.
This document summarizes discussions from a November 2022 workshop on the UK's strengthened biodiversity duty and new reporting requirements. It provides an overview of the key aspects of the strengthened duty and upcoming biodiversity reports that local authorities must publish. It then outlines the agenda and discussion questions that were used to get feedback from workshop participants on the draft guidance and reporting template. The document closes by anonymously polling participants on how much effort and impact they believe their local councils will make in complying with the new biodiversity requirements.
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The document provides an overview of a webinar hosted by the Planning Advisory Service (PAS) about what nature recovery means for local authorities.
The webinar featured presentations from Natural England and local authorities on setting the national context for nature recovery, emerging insights from early adopter local authorities, linking evidence on nature to local plans, and examples of delivering nature recovery from Warwickshire County Council, Bath & North East Somerset, and Birmingham City Council.
It discussed the opportunities and challenges of implementing nature recovery at the local level, including the need for clarity on funding, embedding nature into wider corporate priorities, the value of partnerships, navigating different frameworks and timelines, and the role of regulations and guidance.
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2. Presentation TitlePlanning Advisory Service: Unconventional Hydrocarbon Extraction
Introduction
Applications for planning permission to carry out unconventional hydrocarbon extraction,
like any other, must be determined in accordance with Section 38(6) of the Planning and
Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 – which states:
“ if regard is to be had to the development plan for the purpose of any determination to be
made under the Planning Acts the determination must be made in accordance with the
plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.”
- so in this presentation I will consider the existing situation of terms of:
• development plans;
• material considerations; and
• issues for planning policy makers.
and will finish with a few observations on the topical matter of financial considerations.
3. Presentation TitlePlanning Advisory Service: Unconventional Hydrocarbon Extraction
Development Plan (1)
Current development plan policies largely carry forward the approach originally set out in
Department of the Environment Circular 2/85 ‘Planning Control over Oil and Gas
Operations’ e.g.
•encourage exploration and production; and
•maximum exploitation consistent with good practice.
Existing policies typically structured in terms of the 3 phases of
development:
•exploration;
•appraisal; and
•production
– to reflect i) different policy considerations at each stage and ii) planning decisions should
not pre-empt those to be taken later at the production stage.
4. Presentation TitlePlanning Advisory Service: Unconventional Hydrocarbon Extraction
Development Plan (2)
New plan making system introduced by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 -
coverage of plans produced under the new system is still very patchy.
The development plan in most areas currently comprises a mix of policies from the old and
new systems.
Policies only likely to exist for conventional hydrocarbon extraction
in areas which have in areas which have a history of this activity.
Unconventional hydrocarbon extraction is too recent a
phenomenon to be addressed in plans of either vintage.
MPAs which fall in areas subject of PEDLs issued by DECC will
need to consider the issues likely raised by unconventional hydrocarbon extraction.
5. Presentation TitlePlanning Advisory Service: Unconventional Hydrocarbon Extraction
Development Plan (3)
Some examples:
Nottinghamshire CC’s emerging Minerals Local Plan considers that there is no need to
distinguish unconventional from conventional hydrocarbon extraction.
Lancashire CC, Blackpool Council and Blackburn with Darwen BC are developing a joint oil
and gas SPD. Will provide guidance on the interpretation and application of the policies in
the adopted Joint Lancashire Minerals and Waste Core Strategy and Site Allocation and
Development Management Local Plan. Consultation began on 9th
December 2014.
Hampshire CC, Southampton City, Portsmouth City and the New Forest NPA are in the
process of developing a joint oil and gas SPG document - intended to assist in the
implementation of the Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan and provide further guidance on
the implementation.
In the interim, decisions on individual unconventional hydrocarbon proposals are likely to
give more weight to the ‘material considerations’ which apply.
6. Presentation TitlePlanning Advisory Service: Unconventional Hydrocarbon Extraction
Material Considerations
No statutory definition of “material considerations”.
Established through case law - wide range of policy and evidential documents.
In the case of shale oil – two key policy / guidance documents:
• National Planning Policy Framework (DCLG, March 2012); and
• Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) (DCLG, March 2013).
Also important evidential material in:
•reports referred to by Ian Campbell; and
•Ministerial statement - December 2012.
7. Presentation TitlePlanning Advisory Service: Unconventional Hydrocarbon Extraction
Material Considerations - NPPF
Paragraph 14 Presumption in favour
of sustainable development
Paragraph 142 important that there is a sufficient
supply of ……. energy
Paragraph 144 local planning authorities should
give great weight to the benefits of
mineral extraction, including to the
economy…..
Paragraph 147 When planning for ….. unconventional
hydrocarbons, MPAs should clearly distinguish
between the three phases of development and
address constraints on production and processing…..
8. Presentation TitlePlanning Advisory Service: Unconventional Hydrocarbon Extraction
Material Considerations - PPG
Minerals para 91 …. Unconventional hydrocarbons … pressing need to establish –
through exploratory drilling – whether or not there are sufficient
recoverable quantities present to facilitate economically viable full
scale production.
Minerals para 112 mineral planning authorities should rely
on the assessment of other regulatory
bodies [seismic, well integrity, waste
and water management, gas flaring] ……
before granting planning permission they will
need to be satisfied that these issues can or
will be adequately addressed by taking the
advice from the relevant regulatory body
Minerals para 223 where ‘major development’ - unconventional hydrocarbon extraction in
National Parks, the Broads, AONBs and World Heritage Sites should
be refused except in exceptional circumstances (see NPPF para 116)
(PPG 28th
July 2014)
9. Presentation TitlePlanning Advisory Service: Unconventional Hydrocarbon Extraction
Extracts from the written ministerial statement by Rt. Hon. Edward Davey MP (Secretary of
State for Energy and Climate Change) published on 13th
December 2012.
Concerned shale gas but applies equally to other forms of unconventional hydrocarbon
extraction -
“….. appropriate controls are available to mitigate the risks of undesirable seismic
activity. Those new controls will be required by my Department for all future shale gas
wells.”
“I believe that the industry has a good record, and that there are already in place robust
regulatory controls on all oil and gas activities.”
“……. emphasise the importance ……. of the integrity of the well. This issue is central to the
regulation of the safety of well operations by the HSE. The Executive ….. will scrutinise
the well design and operational plan. Additionally, the regulations require a full review
…… by an independent competent person.
Material Considerations – Ministerial Statement (1)
10. Presentation TitlePlanning Advisory Service: Unconventional Hydrocarbon Extraction
Material Considerations – Ministerial Statement (2)
Extracts from the ministerial statement (continued)
“the ….. hazard potential of all substances proposed to be injected into the ground will be
assessed [by the Environment Agency] and the use of substances hazardous to
groundwater will not be permitted.”
“….. water used ….. if directly abstracted by the operators, requires a licence from the
Environment Agency. Licences will only be given where the Agency is satisfied that a
sustainable [water] supply is obtainable.”
“disposal of waste water is subject to scrutiny by the [Environment Agency] and will
require a permit ……. A case-specific radiological assessment is required in support of any
application for a permit for the disposal of radioactive waste. The Agency will critically
review any such assessment, and will only issue a permit if satisfied.”
11. Presentation TitlePlanning Advisory Service: Unconventional Hydrocarbon Extraction
Material Considerations – Ministerial Statement (3)
Extracts from the ministerial statement (continued)
“ ……. Subsidence ….. is not considered a risk because of the strength and load-bearing
characteristics of these rocks.” [i.e. the host shales and overlying strata]
“…. concern about the carbon footprint of shale gas operations …. note that all shale gas
operations will be subject to my Department’s long-standing policy on flaring and venting
of methane …… required in the UK to be reduced to the minimum technically possible.”
“…. relatively small number of wells which might be drilled in the current exploration phase
will not in any case substantially increase [GHG] …”
“…. commission a study into the possible impacts ….. on greenhouse gas emissions …..”
12. Presentation TitlePlanning Advisory Service: Unconventional Hydrocarbon Extraction
Material Considerations – ‘Sustainability’
Report by Professor David Mackay (Chief Scientific Adviser at DECC) and Dr Tim Stone
(Expert Chair of the Office of Nuclear Development) published on 9th
September 2013
Estimated the carbon footprint of UK produced shale gas is likely to be significantly less
than coal and also lower than imported liquified natural gas ……. With the right safeguards
in place, the net effect on emissions from shale gas production in the UK will be relatively
small.
Government response (SoS for Energy and Climate Change) :
“Gas, as the cleanest fossil fuel, is part of the answer to climate change. It is a bridge in our
transition to a green future, especially in our move away from coal ….”
[the Mackay / Stone report] “shows the continued use of gas is perfectly consistent with our
carbon budgets over the next couple of decades. If shale gas production does reach
significant levels we will need to make extra efforts in other areas.”
13. Presentation TitlePlanning Advisory Service: Unconventional Hydrocarbon Extraction
Material Considerations – Public Concerns
Weight to be given to such concerns has been considered by the Courts.
The situation can be broadly summarised as:
• public safety is capable of being a material consideration;
• public opposition per se is not a material consideration;
• concerns may be a material consideration if they relate to a
planning matter, are objectively justified and may have land-use
consequences; and
• where public concern is not justified, it cannot be conclusive.
Popular opinion is that the Localism Act 2012 enables a MPA
to refuse planning permission on the basis of the weight of public opinion.
However, law remains as before (see for example Tewkesbury BC v SSCLG and others).
14. Presentation TitlePlanning Advisory Service: Unconventional Hydrocarbon Extraction
Policy Issues (1)
NPPF and PPG seek to strike an appropriate balance between the economic and security
of energy supply benefits which unconventional hydrocarbon extraction appears to offer and
legitimate environmental concerns.
Can be no doubt though that Government’s overall position is one of strong support.
Indicators – removing barriers:
•Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A
Applications)(England)(Amendment No.2) Order 2013 removed requirement to serve notice
on landowners when an application for planning permission is made to drill under their land
- replaced by a requirement to publish a notice in the parish or ward;
•forthcoming Infrastructure Act will remove the need for operators to obtain the consent of
landowners to drill under their land (not a planning matter as such but ..…..); and
•forthcoming amendments to Permitted Development Rights to include baseline monitoring.
15. Presentation TitlePlanning Advisory Service: Unconventional Hydrocarbon Extraction
Policy Issues (2)
Policy makers need to design policies which strike the right balance between the role of the
MPA, other regulatory regimes and the water companies.
The PPG and case law makes it clear that MPAs do not need to carry out their own
assessments of potential environmental effects which are controlled by other regulatory
bodies and that they can determine applications on the advice of those bodies without
waiting for the related approval processes to be concluded.
Government’s overall support does not extend to unconventional hydrocarbon extraction in
National Parks, the Broads, AONBs and World Heritage Sites.
What about the other areas where NPPF says development should be restricted (e.g.
SACs, SPAs, Ramsar sites, SSSIs, Green Belt, Local Green Space and Heritage Coast) ?
Legislation provides special protection for some of these designated areas – but not all.
17. Presentation TitlePlanning Advisory Service: Unconventional Hydrocarbon Extraction
Financial Matters (1)
The UK Onshore Operators Group (UKOOG) has adopted a “Community Engagement
Charter” - includes a commitment on unconventional hydrocarbon extraction to provide:
• £100,000 per well site where hydraulic fracturing takes place;
• 1% of revenues, allocated approximately 2/3rd to the local community and 1/3rd at
the county level.
Worth £5M to £10M for a typical production site over its lifetime (DECC).
Councils will be able to keep 100 per cent of business rates from shale gas sites (double
the current 50 per cent figure). Could be worth up to £1.7 million a year for a typical site
(DECC).
Infrastructure Act will introduce a scheme for payments of £20,000 to
be made to the community for each horizontal well below 300 metres.
Chancellor’s 2014 Autumn Statement (para 2.210) “The government
will establish a long-term investment fund from tax revenues from shale
for the north and other areas hosting shale gas developments.
Proposals will be brought forward in the next Parliament.”
18. Presentation TitlePlanning Advisory Service: Unconventional Hydrocarbon Extraction
Financial Matters (2)
Regulation 122 of the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 sets out the
limitations which apply to the use of planning obligations. Regulation 122(2) states that:
“A planning obligation may only constitute a reason for granting planning permission for the
development if the obligation is:
• necessary to make the development acceptable in planning terms;
• directly relate to the development; and
• fairly and reasonably related in scale and kind to the development.”
The type of community financial benefit schemes referred to earlier fail some or all of the
tests set out in Regulation 122(2) and therefore cannot be taken into account as a planning
obligation.
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19. Presentation TitlePlanning Advisory Service: Unconventional Hydrocarbon Extraction
Financial Matters (3)
Could the community financial benefit schemes fall to be a ‘material consideration’ given the
Localism Act 2012 ?
Section 143 of the Localism Act 2011 requires local planning authorities to have regard to
any ‘local finance considerations’, so far as material to the application.
‘Local finance consideration’ means a grant or other financial assistance that has been, or
will or could be provided to a relevant authority by a Minister of the Crown.
Therefore appears that the community financial benefit schemes fall outside definition of a
‘local finance consideration’
MPAs therefore likely to be advised by officers that the community financial benefit schemes
should not be viewed as a material consideration when determining applications.
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21. Presentation TitlePlanning Advisory Service: Unconventional Hydrocarbon Extraction
Summary
Policies need to be reviewed and in some cases updated in all MPA areas in which PEDLs
are located.
Government’s lead is for policies to reflect strong support for unconventional hydrocarbon
extraction - other than in National Parks, the Broads, AONBs and World Heritage Sites.
The PPG and case law makes it clear that MPAs do not need to carry out their own
assessments of potential environmental effects which are controlled by other regulatory
bodies and that they can determine applications on the advice of those bodies without
waiting for the related approval processes to be concluded.
Although unconventional hydrocarbon extraction applications are likely to be controversial
in some cases, MPAs should have regard to the case law on public opposition – the
Localism Act does not change this.
The various community financial benefit schemes which have been introduced cannot be
taken into account when MPA determine unconventional hydrocarbon extraction
applications – either as a planning obligation or a ‘material consideration’.
Planning Advisory Service: Unconventional Hydrocarbon Extraction