North Sea Midstream Partners (NSMP) has announced the successful launch of a new electric-drive compressor at its Teesside Gas Processing Plant (TGPP). This project, executed in collaboration with INEOS and ONE-Dyas U.K. Limited, will significantly boost gas flows from the Breagh field, which is operated by INEOS, thereby ensuring a steady domestic supply for homes and businesses across the U.K.
In addition to strengthening the U.K.’s energy security for the long term, this onshore compression service is designed to facilitate a smooth transition to renewable energy sources, providing a reliable energy supply as these alternatives are integrated into the grid.
Electric-powered compressors notably produce far fewer emissions compared to gas-driven options. As a result, the Breagh field, situated 65 kilometers off the English coast in the Southern North Sea, along with its export route to TGPP, will continue to rank among the North Sea’s fields with the lowest carbon intensity.
Gas extracted from the Breagh field is transported via the 110-kilometer Breagh pipeline to TGPP, where it is processed before being fed into the National Transmission System (NTS).
“This project showcases what can be accomplished through collaboration in the energy sector, and I want to express my gratitude to INEOS for allowing us to contribute to this significant enhancement of the U.K.’s domestic gas supply,” stated Sayma Cox, CEO of NSMP.
Cox further emphasized the essential role of the midstream sector, describing it as the backbone of North Sea energy infrastructure. “It provides a vital link in the energy supply chain, safely transporting and processing gas from the North Sea to heat homes and support the economy. Gas is a crucial enabler for the energy transition, and this new electric compressor will ensure extraction occurs with minimal carbon intensity, thereby reinforcing the U.K.’s energy security,” she noted.
The Breagh Compression Project represents a collective effort, incorporating expertise from personnel across INEOS, NSMP, and px Group.
NSMP operates nearly 600 kilometers of gas pipelines in the North Sea, capable of supplying up to a quarter of the U.K.’s gas demand, making it the largest and most diverse gas transportation and processing system in the country.
Situated at Seal Sands, TGPP is a key component of the Teesside integrated energy network and boasts one of the highest liquid extraction rates in Europe. With two processing trains that handle gas from the Central and Southern North Sea, TGPP can fulfill up to 10% of the U.K.’s gas demand, with a combined processing capacity of 675 million cubic feet of gas per day.
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