Preesall Saltfield Underground Gas Storage
A nationally significant infrastructure project in Wyre, Lancashire. A decision has been made. We are confirming the outcome.
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Where it is in the process
- Pre-application
- Submitted
- Pre-examination
- Examination
- Recommendation
- Decision due
- Decision made
The site
The outline is the boundary the promoter published. It can include cable, pipeline or road routes as well as the main site. 249 hectares inside the published boundary.
What is proposed
Underground gas storage facility to store gas in, extract gas from and inject gas into, with a total storage capacity up to 900 million standard cubic metres and working capacity of up to 600 million cubic metres, both specified at standard temperatures and pressures, comprising: (i) up to 19 operational caverns formed by solution mining of the Preesall halite deposit all to be constructed to any extent downwards below 220 metres below ground surface and to be confined in the Preesall halite deposit. (ii) 7 multiple wellhead compounds to create the underground salt caverns and, once operational, to connect the gas manifolds. (iii) Gas Compressor Compound comprising pig launchers and receivers; slug catchers; above ground high.
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