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“Amendment of Network Entry Provisions at the European Interconnector NTS sub-terminal at Bacton". Transmission Workstream 1 st December 2005. Proposal - Summary. Interconnector UK has requested increases in its contractual limits in respect of: upper Wobbe Number Total Sulphur
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“Amendment of Network Entry Provisions at the European Interconnector NTS sub-terminal at Bacton" Transmission Workstream 1st December 2005
Proposal - Summary • Interconnector UK has requested increases in its contractual limits in respect of: • upper Wobbe Number • Total Sulphur • The requested parameters remain compliant with the Gas Safety (Management) Regulations • The requested Sulphur specification is compatible with the first phase of EASEE-gas harmonisation proposed to be in place from 1st October 2006
Specification of the new gases • The proposed changes to the NEPs at the European Interconnector sub-terminal at Bacton would: - • Allow more diverse sources of imported gas to be brought into the UK; • Secure greater flexibility in the operation of the European Interconnector; • The proposed limits would be implemented through amendment of the Network Entry Provisions
Advantages of the Proposal • The Proposal, if implemented, could: • Allow access to greater volumes of European sourced gas that could be imported into the UK via the European Interconnector; • Better facilitate the achievement of securing effective competition between the relevant shippers and relevant suppliers • Enhance security of supply
Disadvantages of the Proposal • The Proposal, if implemented, could lead to: • CV shrinkage increases • However, National Grid NTS believes that any increases would be minimal • Increases in Sulphur content in the gas on the occasions when the European Interconnector is operating in import mode. • However, National Grid NTS believes that any increases would not exceed 4 mg/m³ (Standard) • Furthermore, any increases in either Wobbe Number or Total Sulphur would decrease as distance from the Bacton terminal increases.
Simplified NTS schematic Bacton Interconnector SEP
Way Forward • Submit Proposal at December Mod Panel