East Cork Pipeline System andp yCurraleigh West to Midleton Pipeline

Introduction:Introduction:

Brian Sheehan Bord Gais NetworksBrian Sheehan – Bord Gais Networks

Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Limerick (1998)

Joined Bord Gais in 2000 as a Transmission Design Engineerg g

Moved to Project Management area in 2005.

Construction Manager for all Transmission Projects since 2008.

JOHN BARRYNetworks Managing Director

PA to NetworksManaging Director

ChiefInformation

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HR Director FinanceDirector

GER COWHIG

Head of

GERRY KEANENetworksDeputy

Managing Director

Officer

MARGARETL

DERMOTK Head of

NetworksFinance

LANE

HR Manager

KELLEHER

IT Manager

LIAM NOLAN

ManagerNetworks Safety

& Quality(Acting)

TBA

NetworksAsset Manager

DEAGLAN HEALY

NetworksDevelopment

ManagerTransmission

JOHNPRENDEVILLE

NetworksDevelopment

Manageri ib i

PAULO'DONOGHUE

NetworksServicesManager

PETER CLARKE

NetworksOperationsManager

(Acting) Transmission DistributionManager

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Overview:Overview:

Background to projectsBackground to projects

East Cork Pipeline System

Curraleigh West to Midleton Pipeline

O i f Pi li C t ti A ti itiOverview of Pipeline Construction Activities

Background to Projects:Background to Projects:

Enquiries received by Bord Gais Networks in 2006Enquiries received by Bord Gais Networks in 2006

1. High pressure gas supply to feed a 400MW CCGT for ESB at the existing Aghada siteexisting Aghada site.

2. High pressure gas supply to feed a 440MW for Bord Gais St t i I t t t th Whit t R fi SitStrategic Investments at the Whitegate Refinery Site.

3. 19bar supply to Conoco Phillips at the Whitegate Refinery Plant.

Design Solution:Design Solution:

Combined pipeline solution to feed Aghada CCGT and WhitegateCombined pipeline solution to feed Aghada CCGT and Whitegate CCGT from high pressure network north of Midleton Compressor Station.

New Above Ground Installations at Aghada and Whitegate to supply the CCGT plants.pp y p

Supply to Conoco Phillips at Whitegate Oil Refinery from the new AGI t Whit tAGI at Whitegate.

Network Analysis indicated deep system reinforcement requiredNetwork Analysis indicated deep system reinforcement required due to changes to supplies at Inch (Curraleigh West to Midleton Pipeline).

Overview of East Cork Pipeline System:Overview of East Cork Pipeline System:

East Cork Pipeline Details:East Cork Pipeline Details:

Diameter 450mmDiameter 450mm

Length: 18km

Above Ground Installations 3 New AGI’sModifications to 1

Pipeline Design Pressure 85 Bar

Road Crossings 10Key Road Crossings: 2 No. Crossings of Aghada – Whitegate Road

Other CrossingsESB overhead services

Key Project Milestones/Activities Key Project Milestones/Activities

Routing studies and Wayleave package issue – Mid 2007Routing studies and Wayleave package issue Mid 2007.Environmental Appraisal Reports – Mid 2007.Linepipe delivered from Mannessmann Germany – October 2007Consent to Construct received from CER – December 2007.Construction Contract awarded to Murphy International Ltd –January 2008January 2008.Construction Commenced – March 2008.Stakeholder Management – 2008.gHot tap at Midleton Compressor Station – September 2008.System Gas Up – October 2008.Reinstatement of all lands – Spring 2009.

Overview of Aghada Pipeline Spread:Overview of Aghada Pipeline Spread:

Ariel View of AGI at Whitegate:Ariel View of AGI at Whitegate:

Overview of Curraleigh West to Midleton Pipeline:Overview of Curraleigh West to Midleton Pipeline:

Curraleigh West to Midleton Pipeline Details:Curraleigh West to Midleton Pipeline Details:

Diameter 600mmDiameter 600mm

Length: 47km

Quantity of Steel 9500 Tonnes

Design Pressure 85 Bar

R d C i 51Road Crossings 51Key Road Crossings: N72 Fermoy-Lismore, N25 Cork-Waterford

River/ Watercourse Crossings 16 Key River Crossings: Blackwater, Bride, Araglin and Dungourney

Key Project Milestones/Activities Key Project Milestones/Activities

Appointment of Project Consultants Fingleton White/ Fehily Timoney JV -Appointment of Project Consultants Fingleton White/ Fehily Timoney JV June 2007Routing Studies and EIS – July 2007 to March 2008Public Information Evenings - January 2008g yPlanning Pre-Consultations with ABP - August 2007 to May 2008Planning and CAO Applications submitted to ABP- June 2008Oral Hearing - October 2008Oral Hearing October 2008Linepipe delivered from Corinth Pipeworks, Greece – October 2008Planning Granted by ABP - December 2008Award of Construction Contract to Sicim Roadbridge Ltd January 2009Award of Construction Contract to Sicim Roadbridge Ltd – January 2009Mainline Construction Activities - March 2009 to October 2009Stopple Operations at Curraleigh West – September 2009C i i i O t b 2009Commissioning - October 2009Reinstatement – Spring 2010

Overview of Midleton Pipe Dump:Overview of Midleton Pipe Dump:

Blackwater River Crossing:Blackwater River Crossing:

Pipeline Reinstatement:Pipeline Reinstatement:

Pipeline Construction: Spread Method Pipeline Construction: Spread Method

Right of Way Preparation and FencingRight of Way Preparation and FencingTopsoil StripPipe StringingPipe BendingWelding and RadiographyT hi d Pi l iTrenching and PipelayingBackfillingTesting and CommissioningTesting and CommissioningReinstatementSpecial CrossingsAbove Ground Installation Modifications

Right of Way Preparation and FencingRight of Way Preparation and Fencing

Topsoil StripTopsoil Strip

Pipe Stringing: Pipe Carriers Pipe Stringing: Pipe Carriers

Pipe StringingPipe Stringing

Cold BendingCold Bending

WeldingWelding

Trenching and PipelayingTrenching and Pipelaying

BackfillBackfill

ReinstatementReinstatement

Special CrossingsSpecial Crossings

Above Ground Installation (AGI) ModificationsAbove Ground Installation (AGI) Modifications

Existing Site Boundary (Blue)y ( )

Development Area (Red)

Pipeline Route

Questions?Questions?