PETERHEAD CCS PROJECT ONSHORE ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY

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1 PETERHEAD CCS PROJECT ONSHORE ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT

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3 INTRODUCTION Shell U.K. Limited (Shell), with the support of SSE Generation Limited (SSE), is proposing to develop the world s first commercial scale gas fired carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at the existing SSE Power Station in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (see Figure 1). The Peterhead CCS Project (the Project) aims to demonstrate CCS technology from capture of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) at the Power Station to injection into a depleted gas reservoir below the North Sea, at an industrial scale, in the UK. The Project will help to reduce carbon emissions from the UK s power sector. The Project aims to capture 1 million tonnes of CO 2 a year for years. The whole Project consists of three main components: Constructing and operating a CO 2 capture (known as, carbon capture) plant at the existing Peterhead Power Station. The CC plant will capture CO 2, which would otherwise be released to the atmosphere from one of the Power Station s existing gas turbines. It will then compress and dry the captured CO 2 in preparation for onward transportation. Transporting the CO 2 via a combination of new and existing pipelines to the Shell operated Goldeneye platform in the North Sea some 100 km to the north east of Aberdeen. A new direct offshore pipeline, approximately 20 km in length, will tie-in to the existing disused pipeline to the Goldeneye platform that runs from the Shell St. Fergus Gas Terminal north of Peterhead. Injecting the CO 2 into the depleted Goldeneye gas reservoir for permanent geological storage. The Goldeneye reservoir has the key geological features required for storing CO 2 : a body of high quality porous rock overlain and surrounded by layers of impermeable rock, which provide effective barriers to keep the CO 2 securely contained deep beneath the seabed. The Peterhead Power Station is owned and operated by SSE, while the Peterhead CCS Project will be operated by Shell with support from SSE. Goldeneye Platform St Fergus Terminal Peterhead Power Station Figure 1 Project Location and Schematic Plan i

4 PROJECT SCOPE This Non-Technical Summary (NTS) has been produced as part of the Environmental Statement (ES) for the onshore parts of the Project. This means it describes the likely significant impacts of the onshore components of the Project as far as the Mean Low Water Spring (MLWS). This is illustrated in Figure 2. Figure 2 Schematic of the split between the Project Onshore and Offshore ESs. The Project is considered to constitute Schedule 1 (Class 22) development, as prescribed by the Scottish Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations. (1) Therefore, an EIA is required to be carried out to inform the development consent process for the Project. Subject to gaining Planning Permission, the Project will require a number of other permits and consents to operate. This includes, but may not be limited to: Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Permits, regulated by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA); Controlled Activities Regulations (CAR) permits, regulated by SEPA; Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) site registration, regulated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and SEPA; Hazardous Substances Consents, regulated by Aberdeenshire Council; and Minutes of Agreement with Transport Scotland for highways works. The onshore EIA is reported within this NTS and ES which supports a planning application to Aberdeenshire Council. Shell engaged the services of Environmental Resources Management Ltd (ERM), to lead the EIA, subsequent ES and planning permission for the onshore components of the Project. A separate offshore ES covers the Project elements from the MLWS out to the Goldeneye CO 2 Store. The offshore ES has been prepared by Genesis Oil and Gas Consultants Ltd (Genesis). 1 The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 ii

5 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT The Project is located in Aberdeenshire, on the north east coast of Scotland, between the settlements of Peterhead to the north and Boddam to the south (see Figure 3). There are various individual residential properties around the Power Station boundary. Aberdeen is the nearest city, located approximately 50 km to the south. The A90(T) is the main road in the area and runs in a north/south direction to the west of the Power Station. The site entrance for the Power Station is directly off this road. The Power Station is located within farmland which is generally slopes from the west down to the coastline in the east. Stirling Hill and Sandford Hill to the southwest, and Meethill to the north, are notable hills and give a sense of elevation and afford long distance views. Sandford Bay is to the north east of the Power Station and Boddam Harbour to the south. Peterhead Port is around the headland to the north of the Power Station. There are two small streams in the area: Invernettie Burn, which flows to the north of the Power Station into Sandford Bay; and Den of Boddam Burn which runs from around Sandford Hill passes under the A90(T) in culvert and remains in culvert around the Power Station before discharging into Sandford Bay. The grounds of the Power Station are predominantly grassland with areas of hedgerows and tree plantations. The land around is currently tenanted for grazing. The shoreline adjacent to the plant is predominantly common rocky and sediment shore. To the south of the site is the Buchan Ness to Collieston Coast Special Protection Area (SPA) which is a European designation for the protection of nesting seabirds. A 2 km marine extension area to the SPA covers the marine area to the east of the Power Station. This is designated to protect the area for the use of designated seabird species in the SPA. To the north of the Power Station site is Sandford Lodge, a listed building and the Burnside farm steading. These buildings are within the Power Station ownership and have an existing access from the A90(T). To the west of the Power Station, over the A90(T), is an existing SHETL substation. To the east of the Power Station is a coastal Right of Way running from Boddam to Peterhead. The Power Station area lies within the Energetica Corridor 2 which is an Aberdeenshire Council Strategic Framework Area for investment in energy technologies. Further details on the surrounding environment are provided in the ES within the individual impact assessment chapters (Chapters 5 15). 2 accessed 12/02/15 iii

6 PETERHEAD CCS PROJECT ONSHORE ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT Figure 3 Environmental Context iv

7 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The EIA assesses all aspects of the Project which will occur onshore (i.e. above MLWS). The EIA has assessed construction, operation and decommissioning of the following elements: Modifications to the existing Power Station, including the construction of flue gas infrastructure, the steam turbine, Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system, replacement auxiliary boilers and sea water cooling system expansion; New carbon capture and compression and conditioning plant at the Power Station; Associated infrastructure e.g. control room, power supply and substations, access road, storage tanks, workshop, drainage, Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP); Onshore section of the CO 2 export pipeline up to MLWS; and High voltage (HV) electricity cables from the SHETL substation to the west. The overall Project area required for construction and operation is set out in Figure 4. Once operational, all surface elements of the Project will be within the existing Power Station boundary. Figure 4 Project Extent/Planning Boundary Further details on the main Project elements and construction are set out in the following Figures: Figure 5 Main Project Components Figure 6 Description of Project Element Changes to Existing Power Station Figure 7 Description of Project Elements Carbon Capture Plant Figure 8 Description of Project Elements Compression and Conditioning Plant and Other Elements Figure 9 Construction Details 1 Figure 10 Construction Details 2 v

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9 Figure 5 Main Project Components vii

10 Figure 6 Description of Project Element Changes to Existing Power Station viii

11 Figure 7 Description of Project Elements Carbon Capture Plant ix

12 Figure 8 Description of Project Elements Compression and Conditioning Plant and Other Elements x

13 PETERHEAD CCS PROJECT ONSHORE ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT Figure 9 Construction Details 1 xi

14 PETERHEAD CCS PROJECT ONSHORE ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT Figure 10 Construction Details 2 xii

15 OPTION SELECTION/ ALTERNATIVES The design of the Project has developed iteratively to reduce impacts, alongside the EIA process. Throughout design, a number of the alternatives were considered and reviewed prior to project design selection. Given the nature of the Project as a post combustion gas carbon capture technology there are limited alternative sites in the UK which could be considered for this sort of project. In addition, the Peterhead site was commercially available to the project team and has the advantage of being the closest possible facility to the Goldeneye Platform for the CO 2 injection and storage phase, reducing the additional infrastructure required. Various alternative site layouts have been reviewed and progressed. Where site layout alternatives have the potential to influence the environmental impacts this has been taken into account. Alternative design options were considered for: Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP); Auxiliary boiler locations; CO 2 transportation; CO 2 source; and CO 2 capture technology. IMPACT ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY The impact assessment process is aimed at identifying the Project activities that are likely to result in significant impacts to the natural and social environment throughout the life of the project. In accordance with EIA best practice and guidance, the EIA assesses the significance of the impacts identified in relation to their magnitude and sensitivity. The term magnitude is used as shorthand to encompass all the dimensions of the predicted impact including: The nature of the change (what is affected and how); Its size, scale or intensity; Its geographical extent and distribution; Its duration, frequency, reversibility; and Where relevant, the probability of the impact occurring as a result of accidental or unplanned events. No relevant unplanned events are identified in the onshore EIA. Major accidents and threats to the environment will be considered by an assessment required under the Control of Major Accident Hazards (1999) Regulations, as amended, at a later stage of Project development, prior to operation. The significance of an impact of a given magnitude will depend on the characteristics of resources and receptors subject to that impact in terms of their value (e.g. importance, quality) or sensitivity. Evaluation of sensitivity is subjective and is based on the judgement of those undertaking the EIA informed by legal standards, current industry good practice, Government policy and stakeholder views. As such, what specifically defines sensitivity varies depending on the receptor of the impact. The magnitude of the impact and sensitivity of the receiving environment is then combined to determine the impact significance as shown in Table 1. Impacts can be positive and negative, short or long term, permanent or temporary and/or direct (as in an integral part of the project) or indirect (as in an impact arising from activities not directly related to the Project). xiii

16 Table 1 Evaluation of Significance SENSITIVITY A - Low B - Medium C - High 0 - Positive Impact Positive Positive Positive MAGNITUDE 1 - Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible 2 - Small Negligible Minor Moderate 3 - Medium Minor Moderate Major 4 - Large Moderate Major Major Within the ES, further information on the specific methodology applied to each topic is provided. The EIA identifies mitigation measures that can be put in place to prevent, reduce or offset the identified adverse environmental impacts, or indeed to create or enhance environmental benefits. These are then taken into account in defining a residual impact. CONSULTATION Through the EIA process Shell has undertaken extensive public consultation. In addition, meetings with regulators and statutory consultees have been undertaken. Throughout the consultation there were a number of comments of support as well as a number of concerns raised. Shell has recorded and taken into account this feedback throughout the EIA process. The feedback from consultation has informed and influenced the design of the Project. The planning application is supported by a Pre-Application Consultation Report. ASSESSMENTS OF IMPACT Introduction The sections below provide a brief non-technical summary of the topic assessments undertaken to complete the ES. Traffic, Transport and Public Rights of Way The construction, operation and decommissioning of the Project will generate additional traffic through the transport of materials and waste to and from the site and the transport of workers. Additional traffic will be concentrated on the A90(T). Construction will generate the most additional traffic on the A90(T). The peak traffic flows of around 450 total daily traffic movements (a movement is a single vehicle journey to or from the Project, so one vehicle will result in two movements). The peak traffic flow will occur for a 6 month period from late The increases in traffic flows over the construction period are shown in Figure 11. During public consultation in February 2015 concerns were raised regarding the peak traffic flows during xiv

17 Aug-16 Oct-16 Dec-16 Feb-17 Apr-17 Jun-17 Aug-17 Oct-17 Dec-17 Feb-18 Apr-18 Jun-18 Aug-18 Oct-18 Dec-18 Feb-19 Apr-19 Jun-19 No. of Movements PETERHEAD CCS PROJECT ONSHORE ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT construction. Based on this feedback, Shell reappraised the delivery programme and the phasing of works to avoid peak activities for the various elements of the Project happening simultaneously. This has allowed the Project team to reduce the estimated peak daily construction traffic flow HGV Car/Van Coaches Total Vehicles 50 0 Date Figure 11 Estimated traffic movements during the construction period Table 2 provides a summary of impacts resulting from increased generation of traffic during construction. Table 2 Assessment of Impacts during Construction Period SOURCE OF POTENTIAL IMPACT UNMITIGATED POTENTIAL IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES RESIDUAL IMPACT Construction Trips Worker Increased traffic on: A90(T) A982 Potential to impact other road users. Some workers will be transported by coach (managed via construction traffic management plan). The construction traffic management plan will promote car sharing. Modularised construction will be promoted. Negligible increase in traffic and negligible impact on other road users. HGV construction traffic Increased HGV numbers on: A90(T) A982 Potential to impact other road users. Delivery timings to be monitored to avoid peak periods (managed via construction traffic management plan). Right hand turning lane will be constructed on A90 (T) at main access to reduce congestion and increase safety. Excavated material will be reused within the site boundary wherever Negligible increase in HGV movements and negligible impact on other road users xv

18 possible to avoid transportation to landfill. A batching plant will be located on site to reduce concrete deliveries by road. Upgrade of existing junction to make a second construction access at Sandford Lodge. Abnormal Loads (AILs) Indivisible Obstruction for normal vehicles Requirement for minor and temporary street furniture removal/relocation Load Routing to be agreed with local authority and police. AILs will be transported outside of peak traffic and marshalled by patrols. Street furniture to be removed in advance. Maximise use of Peterhead Port. Minor impact on other road users The construction impacts assessed are for the peak flows during construction and these will only occur over a short period within the Construction Programme. Once in operation the amount of traffic generated will be notably reduced to 30 cars entering and leaving the Project. There will also be deliveries in HGVs the maximum being up to 40 tankers in a 24 hour period, two times a year, when amine is delivered. In relation to access and Public Rights of Ways, the assessment of impacts has identified one moderate impact on community severance during construction. This is the temporary closure of Right of Way GB207, which runs along the coast to the east of the Power Station from Boddam to Peterhead. This closure could be up to nine months during construction of the export pipeline, if open cut trenching is used. This would result in a diversion along the A90(T) of approximately 4 km. Local residents will be notified of the temporary closure of the Right of Way prior to closure. Pedestrians will be directed using clear instructions. When construction is complete, the paths will be reinstated. Should Horizontal Direction Drilling (HDD), the preferred option, be technically feasible then the closure period will be reduced to an approximate two week period and the assessed impact will be negligible. No significant impacts have been identified during the operational phase. Impacts during decommissioning will be similar to, and no worse than, those identified during construction. Noise and Vibration The EIA has considered the likely noise and vibration impacts of the Project against regulatory guidance and existing planning conditions applied to the Power Station. The assessment has evaluated the impacts at seven Noise Sensitive Receptors (NSRs). These are the seven nearest residential properties around the Project. During construction daytime works are predicted to have Minor impacts or below at all NSRs. Some activities will require construction works to continue at night. These activities are predicted to result in Moderate impacts at four of the NSRs. These moderate impacts would not occur if Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), which is the preferred option, is progressed. If HDD cannot be progressed the construction phasing and construction techniques employed for the offshore trenching will be reviewed to reduce night time noise where possible. Once operational, impacts are predicted to be Minor or below at all NSRs. This is due, in part, to noise control measures such as acoustic housings which have been integrated into the Project design. xvi

19 Air Quality The air quality impact assessment has undertaken modelling to predict the dispersion of emissions from the Project. The emissions modelled include Oxides of Nitrogen (NO x ), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO 2 ), amines, nitrosamines and nitramines (collectively referred to as N-amines), ammonia and odour. The key findings of the assessment are that the operation of the Project is not predicted to result in any Environmental Assessment Levels (EALs) being exceeded. EALs are criteria for the protection of human health derived from air quality standards and air quality guidelines. The Project, once operational, is predicted to result in a reduction in impacts associated with emissions of NOx and NO 2, both at sensitive human and sensitive ecological receptors. The operation of the Project is predicted to result in the reduction of impacts at designated habitat sites. These are positive impacts. Considerable efforts have been made, in consultation with SEPA, to develop methodologies for the assessment of the emissions of amines and subsequent impacts associated with N-amines. The methods that have been investigated and established, consider several aspects of the atmospheric chemistry of amines. Overall, the assessment has been able to present robust, yet conservative, results. The results demonstrate that impacts from N-amines are expected to be below the SEPA adopted EAL. No significant impacts have been identified associated with emissions from traffic during either construction phase or operational phase. Odour emissions are also of negligible impact, this is due in part to the inclusion of odour abatement technology on the Waste Water Treatment Plant which will mitigate risks of odour from this process. Dust emissions during construction have the potential to result in significant impacts at sensitive residential receptors around the Project. However, the implementation of the recommended dust management mitigation measures within the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) will manage these impacts. Geology, Contaminated Land and Hydrology During construction, procedures will be in place to manage spill risks to minimise the potential for impacts to the underlying groundwater. If historical contamination is encountered the contamination source or linkage will be removed, providing a beneficial impact to the environment and therefore a minor positive residual impact. Waste The EIA has considered the likely waste streams to be generated by the Project and the management of these waste streams. During construction the following waste are expected: Excavation materials: all are expected to be re-used on site with little waste being generated. Demolition materials will be re-used where possible. However it is estimated that less than 6,000 tonnes will leave the site for recycling, recovery or disposal. This waste amount is expected to be easily accommodated by the capacity available within north east Scotland. Construction waste: it is anticipated that approximately 5,700 tonnes of construction wastes will leave the site either for recycling, recovery or disposal. This waste amount is expected to be easily accommodated by the capacity available within north east Scotland. Once operational, general waste flows from the facility are expected to be similar in scale to the current operational facility. xvii

20 The Project will include some sludge wastes which are a new waste stream. They are expected to be treated at licensed facilities off-site including a high temperature incinerator facility. The facilities will be selected based on their ability and capacity to treat the wastes. The impact of the waste is to remove capacity at these facilities that would otherwise have been available. The Project will have both construction and operation waste management plans. The waste management plans, when developed, will monitor waste arisings, how they are managed and performance against any waste targets set in this area. Water Quality and Flooding The EIA has considered the potential impacts to surface water features, such as rivers and the risk of flooding both to and from the Project. The Construction Environmental Management Plan and the design of the Project will minimise spill risks to surface water. As is currently the case, the Den of Boddam burn has the potential to cause flooding to some parts of the Project. Sensitive equipment will be located away from potentially affected areas, and escape or refuge routes provided for staff. Ecology The EIA has considered the impacts of the Project on ecological and nature conservation features. The Project will result in some loss of existing, low value, habitats and disturbance during construction. The habitat loss will be mitigated in the long term by planting of new woodland and the temporary construction areas being restored. Suitable species mixes will be used to maintain and where possible enhance ecological value. The presence of breeding birds has been considered and once construction is completed and habitat restored there will be no significant operational impacts. Impacts from the Project on seabirds will be temporary and mitigation measures will help reduce any impacts if open trenching is required. If HDD is possible, then there will be no significant onshore impacts to seabirds. Landscape and Visual The EIA has considered the landscape and visual effects of the Project. This has been done in accordance with Landscape Institute and Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment guidance and Scottish Natural Heritage Guidance. The assessment considered 19 surrounding viewpoints as shown in Figure 12. xviii

21 Figure 12 Location of viewpoints The assessment found that there will be no significant residual impacts on the landscape character of the area during construction, operation or decommissioning. During construction and decommissioning, the following visual receptors will experience visual impacts: Coastal footpath adjacent power station; Sea View Road/View Gardens, Boddam; Properties adjacent Boddam Playing Fields along the B9108; and Elevated viewpoint adjacent Power Station. During operation the following visual receptors will experience visual impacts: Sea View Road/View Gardens, Boddam; Property opposite Gatehouse on A90(T); and Newton. It is recognised in the Assessment that the Project is part of the Energetica Peterhead Southern Gateway Environmental Improvement Masterplan. This means there is the opportunity to improve the setting of the Peterhead Power Station and the approach to the town of Peterhead along the A90(T) corridor. These opportunities have been included within the Landscape Masterplan, proposed for the project and include: stone entrance wall features, possible mounding, and woodland planting to infill some areas of existing planting and enhance the setting of the Power Station. The Landscape Masterplan will also include a new education board and view facility at the public carpark adjacent to the A90(T). xix

22 Cultural Heritage The EIA has considered the impacts on cultural heritage features, including the setting of listed buildings, and archaeology. Direct physical impacts on buried archaeological remains will only occur during the construction and decommissioning phase, when there is ground disturbance. The open cut trenching of the export pipeline and the HV cables have the potential to disturb features of archaeological interest. It is proposed that an archaeological watching brief is agreed with the Council for these works. The construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project will result in no significant impacts on cultural heritage. Socio-economics The Project will employ an average of 400 people during construction, with a peak of 600. operational the Project will employ up to 30 new people. Once The Project s construction phases will bring significant economic and social benefits through direct expenditure and the supply chain, safeguarding existing employment and creating new direct, indirect and induced jobs. Strategies are being developed to prioritise local procurement, enhancing the economic benefits experienced by communities and businesses local to the Project. The anticipated influx of itinerant workers has the potential to negatively affect communities in proximity of their accommodation and the Power Station, through increasing pressure on local services and social cohesion impacts. Workers will stay at a wide range of locations in the area, to spread the load on services and also benefit of the additional income generated. Wider economic benefits will be realised through the Project demonstrating feasibility of commercial-scale CCS and the benefits that wider CCS deployment will deliver in contributing to decarbonisation of the UK energy mix and industrial activities, securing energy security, supporting industrial activities (particularly energy-intensive industries) and reducing energy poverty. Marine Environment The Project will include additional discharge, from the Waste Water Treatment Plant, through the existing Power Station outfall to the sea in Sandford Bay. The EIA has assessed and modelled the impact of this effluent discharge stream to the marine environment. The discharge plume is largely contained within Sandford Bay. The results from the plume modelling exercise indicate that the proposed combined discharge of treated effluent is not likely to exceed any consent thresholds within 100 m of the outfall. The effluent stream from the Waste Water Treatment Plant will be subject to regular testing, as agreed with SEPA. On the basis of the modelling, all impacts to marine environment receptors have been assessed as not significant or of negligible significance. Cumulative Effects The ES has considered the impacts of the Project with other reasonably foreseeable developments in the area. Cumulative impacts of the Project in combination with the new substation at Newton of Sandford and the proposed converter station at the Fourfields site have been identified. Minor cumulative impacts are identified on landscape and visual receptors. These will be partially mitigated through woodland planting at the project boundary frontage, adjacent to Boddam and north of the compression plant. A minor cumulative impact is identified on the setting of Buchan Ness Lighthouse. A moderate cumulative noise impact is identified at NSR R5 (Newton) for a period of up to 10 months during construction. xx

23 The proposed extension of the Stirling Hill Quarry by Breedon Aggregates has been considered. It is understood that these proposals, whilst not yet approved, will not change the current quarry operations, so cumulative effects are not expected. The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Road, Balmedie-Tipperty Section, was discussed during initial consultations with Aberdeenshire Council. However, as it is located approximately 20 km from the Project, it is not included within the Project assessment. Shell has, following feedback from the public regarding the simultaneous construction of the two projects, contacted the AWPR project team directly. With regards to traffic, the AWPR is predominantly offline, and it is understood that dual carriageway access along the northern Balmedie to Tipperty section of the A90(T) is expected to be maintained throughout construction. Shell will continue to consult with the AWPR project to manage potential cumulative impacts as the PCCS Project progresses. The assessment also identifies the potential for in-combination intra project impacts, for example impacts from both the on and offshore elements of the Project at residential properties surrounding the Project. Should intra project impacts occur they are expected to be for short durations only during the construction period. The CEMP will seek to minimise construction impacts. Residual Impacts and Mitigation The Environmental Statement includes a summary table of the impacts identified, mitigation proposed and residual impact concluded by the Assessment. Consultation, Feedback and Further Information The planning application for this Project has now been submitted to Aberdeenshire Council and will be subject to a 28 day consultation period. If you would like to make comment upon, support, or object to this application please contact Aberdeenshire Council: Ms Victoria Moore Planning Officer, Strategic Development Delivery Team Local Planning Office, Aberdeenshire Council Arbuthnot House Broad Street Peterhead AB42 1DA If you would like further information, the full application can viewed on the Aberdeenshire Council Planning Portal: A copy of the full ES is also available on the Project website: xxi

24 In addition, hard copies of the full ES can be viewed at the following locations: Shell UK Office, 1 Altens Farm Road, Nigg, Aberdeen, AB12 3FY, United Kingdom Boddam Library, 26 Queens Road, Boddam, Peterhead, AB42 3AX The Hot Spot, 1-3 Kirk Street, Peterhead, AB42 1LA Arbuthnot House, Broad Street, Peterhead, AB42 1DA Maud Area Office, Nethermuir Road, Maud, AB42 4ND A copy of the full ES can be purchased, by request, at the cost of printing for 350. Please peterheadccs@shell.com or call if you wish to order a copy. xxii

25 ACRONYMS NSR Noise Sensitive Receptors BAT Best Available Technique NTS Non Technical Summary CAR Controlled Activities Regulations PPC Pollution Prevention and Control CC Carbon Capture SCR Selective Catalytic Reduction CCP CCS CEMP Carbon Capture Plant Carbon Capture and Storage Construction Environmental Management Plan SEPA SPA SSE Scottish Environment Protection Agency Special Protection Area SSE Generation Limited CIA Cumulative Impact Assessment WWTP Waste Water Treatment Plant CO 2 Carbon Dioxide COMAH Control of Major Accident Hazards DCC Direct Contact Cooler EAL Environmental Assessment Levels EIA Environmental Impact Assessment ES Environmental Statement GT Gas Turbine GT13 Gas Turbine 13 HDD HGV HSE HV IX m MLWS NO x NO 2 Horizontal Directional Drilling Heavy Goods Vehicle Health and Safety Executive High Voltage Ion Exchange Metre(s) Mean Low Water Spring Oxides of Nitrogen Nitrogen Dioxide XXIII

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