east cork pipeline system and p y curraleigh west to midleton
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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?