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Infrastructure 12 12.0 INTRODUCTION

12.1 There is a high pressure oil pipeline that crosses the southern part of the site

and as such the Waverley Borough Council determined through the Scoping

Opinion that the potential effects of the development on the oil pipeline needs

to be assessed. A letter from Mr J A Robinson of Fisher German, the agents

for the pipeline on behalf of Esso also accompanies the Scoping Opinion, a

copy of which can be found at Appendix 1.0/A.

12.2 This section of the ES will identify the location of the high pressure oil

pipeline, it will set out the requirements of the guidelines on work near

pipelines, it will set out the potential impacts and finally an assessment of the

impacts will be carried out.

Location of the Oil Pipeline

12.3 The High Pressure Oil Pipeline is an Esso Pipeline that runs from Alton in the

west to Purfleet in the west, and operates at a pressure of 1100psi and is a

10” pipeline.

12.4 The location of the high pressure oil pipeline can be seen on the plans at

Appendix 12.0/A. It can be seen from the plans that the pipeline is located to

the south of the farm buildings and to the north of the main entrance and

crosses the southern part of the site east to west. The pipeline primarily

crosses agricultural land, but also the main access road through the estate

and smaller farm tracks.

Special Requirements for Safe Working in close proximity to high pressure

pipelines Guidelines (Revision no 06.1)

12.5 The Special Requirements for Safe Working in close proximity to high

pressure pipelines Guidelines (Revision no 06.1) which is prepare on behalf

various companies who own or operate pipeline. The guidelines identify the

pipelines and sets out guidelines for work near pipelines. A full copy of the

Guidelines can be found at Appendix 12.0/B.

Alderbrook, Cranleigh Kemp & Kemp Property Consultants 272

Infrastructure 12 12.6 In summary, the restrictions as they relate to physical development are as

follows:

• Operators are required to provide notification of their intension to carry

out underground works when within 50 metres of the pipe and in the

same parcel of land,

• No lowering or raising of the ground level throughout the easement

without prior consent,

• Concrete slab protection will be required over the pipeline at

permanent road crossings and parking areas, including temporary

construction areas,

• No buildings, structures or caravans to be within the easement,

• The pipeline easement should always be in an open area, as access

to the easement and / or the pipeline is required at all times,

• Tree planting is restricted,

• No pile driving within 30 metres of the pipelines without prior

agreement, and

• High voltage electric cable crossing may require special consideration.

12.7 Furthermore, the guidelines advise that no works shall take place within 3

metres on either side of a pipeline without prior approval of the pipeline

operator in accordance with the provision of the Deeds of Grant and the Acts

of Parliament.

Potential Impacts

12.8 The potential impacts from the development upon the pipeline will be

assessed in terms of the 50 metre and 6 metre zones as identified in the

aforementioned guidelines.

12.9 The proposed development is set out in detail at Section 2 of this

Environmental Statement. The nearest development is the conversion and

change of use of the barn to a sports shed located within the farm buildings

complex. The sports shed is located some 80 metres north of the oil pipe line.

The only other development on the site is the redevelopment of the main

house on the site. The house is located some 950 metres north of the oil


Infrastructure 12

pipeline. The nearest proposed new trees are located 15 metres from the

pipeline, however a shallow rooted hedgerow is proposed to cross the

pipeline. This is shown on the drawing at Appendix 12.0/C.

Assessment of Impacts

12.10 Table 12.1 below assesses the proposed developments as set out above

against the 50 metres and 6 metre restriction zones as required by the

guidelines

Table 12.1

Development Underground works

Distance from pipeline

Within 50 metres

Within 3 metres

Change of use and refurbishment of the farm buildings

No 80 metres No impact No Impact

Alderbrook House Yes 950 metres No impact No Impact Trees Yes x metres N/A No Impact

by trees other than

the crossing of

the pipeline by hedgerow

12.11 As set out above there are no underground works proposed within 50 metres

of the pipeline and as such no safe systems have to be put in place or

notification of the intention to carry out underground works is required.

12.12. Furthermore, there is no physical development proposed within 3 metres

either side of the pipeline and as such prior approval for development is not

required.

12.13 There are no trees proposed to be planted within 3 metres of the pipeline,

however a shallow rooted hedge is proposed that crosses the pipeline. Esso’s

agents, Fisher German have confirmed that the proposed hedgerows are

acceptable.


Infrastructure 12 12.13 Due to the location of the high pressure oil pipeline and the development

proposed on the site and the location of that development, there will be no

impact on the high pressure oil pipeline or any impact on the environment in

relation to that pipeline.


APPENDIX 12.0/A

APPENDIX 12.0/B

special requirements for

in close proximity to high pressure pipelines

For pipelines owned and or operated by:

BP

BPA

ConocoPhillips

E-ON

Esso PetroleumCompany Limited

Government Pipelines & Storage System

Huntsman

Mainline PipelinesLimited

Manchester JetlineLimited

Shell

Total

safe working

Awareness and preparation is the key to safe excavation

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• BP

• BPA

• E-ON

• CONOCOPHILLIPS

• ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY LIMITED

• GOVERNMENT PIPELINES & STORAGE SYSTEM

• HUNTSMAN

• MANCHESTER JETLINE LIMITED

• MAINLINE PIPELINES LIMITED

• SHELL

• TOTAL

Special requirements for safe working in close proximity to high pressure pipelines

CONTENTS PAGE

• Special requirements for safe working in close proximity 2to high pressure pipelines

• Basic guidelines for developments near pipelines 3

• Routes of commercial pipelines 5-11/15-17

• Routes of Government pipelines 12-14

• List of contacts 18-21

• Guidance notes 22-26

• Appendix I Protection of pipelines under carriageways 27

• Appendix II Surface Protection for Temporary Plant Crossing 28

Revision No. 06.12

The purpose of this booklet is to provideguidance on the basic requirements forsafe working in close proximity to buriedpipelines owned and/or operated by BP,BPA, ConocoPhillips, E-On, EssoPetroleum Co. Ltd, The GovernmentPipelines and Storage System (GPSS),Huntsman, Mainline Pipelines Ltd,Manchester Jetline Limited, Shell and Total.They are not exhaustive and a safe systemof work, including any specificrequirements of the operator, should beagreed prior to work commencing.

To fulfil their duty to specify safe systemsof work near the pipelines, the operatorsrequire notification of the intention to carryout underground works (as more fullydefined in pp18-21) when within 50metresof the pipe and in the same parcel of land,i.e. not separated by a fence or otheridentifiable division. The operator is thenresponsible for clearly marking the detailedroute of the pipe (a free service) and thespecification of any constraints on theproposed method of working.

All works require prior approval exceptroutine agricultural operations; however,drainage operations and mole ploughingmust be approved.

When planning works which could involvecrossing or working close to a high-pressure pipeline then the land owner,occupier, utility company or contractorshould supply details of the proposedworks to the Pipeline Operator or hisAgent. These should include:

1 A brief description of the proposed works.

2 A plan with a National Grid reference.

3 A proposed time scale for the works.

No works shall take place within 3m (10ft)on either side of a pipeline without priorapproval of the pipeline operator inaccordance with the provisions of theDeeds of Grant and the following Acts ofParliament: -

• Requisitioned Land and War WorksAct 1948.

• The Land Powers (Defence) Act1958.

• Shell-Mex and BP (London AirportPipeline) Act 1959.

• Esso Petroleum Company Act 1961.

• Pipelines Act 1962.

• Pipeline Safety Regulations 1996.

Section 16 of The Land Powers (Defence)Act 1958 prohibits most works within the easement without the prior consent of the Secretary of State. (See guidance note 15).

For the purposes of this document theterm “easement”, as used, includesproperty rights arising under Deeds ofGrant, Wayleaves and other rights in landgranted under the above Acts.

Details of the relevant operators or theiragents are listed in this booklet.

Special Requirements for Safe Working in Close Proximity to pipeline systems owned or operated by BP, BPA,

ConocoPhillips, E-On, Esso, GPSS, Huntsman, Mainline, Manchester Jetline Limited, Shell and Total.

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1 All work shall be in accordance with theGuidance Notes. (Contained in thisbooklet). Prior to commencement of allworks a written task risk assessment andmethod statement will be required. Ingeneral a legal consent will be requiredprior to any works within the wayleave.Adequate time should be allowed for thecompletion of these consents.

2 No raising or lowering of ground levelthroughout the easement without writtenconsent from the pipeline operator.

3 Concrete slab protection will be requiredover the pipeline at permanent roadcrossings and parking areas, includingtemporary construction areas, typically, asper example (Appendix I). Prior toinstallation the developer shall expose thepipeline under the supervision of arepresentative of the Pipeline Operator andarrange for the existing protective pipewrapping to be inspected, repaired andthen double wrapped at the Promoter'sexpense by a contractor approved by thePipeline Operator or his Agent.

4 The easement shall be pegged out andfenced off prior to works commencing.Agreed crossing points across theeasement for construction machines shallbe protected by tied timber mat, “Bog Mat”or a temporary concrete slab or hardcore,as per example (Appendix II).

5 To prevent indiscriminate crossingsalong the pipeline, service crossings (i.e. drains, cables, pipes, etc.), should be grouped together at a common point.These should be ducted if possible.

6 Pipeline marker posts shall be installedat the Promoter's expense each side of allroad crossings and elsewhere asnecessary, to mark the pipeline route. The Pipeline Operator to supply markers (2 weeks notice required).

7 No buildings, structures or caravans tobe within the pipeline easement.

8 The pipeline easement should always bein an open area, as access to theeasement and/or the pipeline is required atall times.

9 Attention is drawn to the fact that thepipeline is cathodically protected. This cancorrode metal structures in the vicinity andit is the Promoter's responsibility to protecttheir constructions against this.

10 Tree planting is restricted.

11 No explosives to be used within 400metres (1300 ft) of the pipeline withoutprior agreement with the Pipeline Operatoror his Agent.

12 No pile driving within 30 metres (100 ft) of the pipelines without prioragreement with the Pipeline Operator or his Agent.

13 No 3D seismic survey using theVibrosis method within 30 metres (100ft)of the pipeline without prior agreement.

14 Directional drilling, thrust boring orother trenchless techniques will beconsidered as an alternative method ofcrossing the pipelines subject to certainconditions being fully adhered to.

15 High voltage electric cable crossingmay require special consideration.

Basic Guidelines for any work near Pipelines

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This manual relates to the followingpipeline systems only:-

• BP

• BPA

• ConocoPhillips

• E-ON

• Esso Petroleum Company Ltd

• Huntsman

• Government Pipelines &Storage System. (GPSS)

• Mainline Pipelines Ltd.

• Manchester Jetline Limited

• Shell

• Total

It is emphasised that not all pipelines inthe UK are represented and thatowners of pipelines, which do notappear in this booklet, should beconsulted regarding procedures to befollowed when working close to theirpipelines.

General Information

• All the pipelines mentioned are highpressure, steel pipelines containingpetroleum products.

• Sizes vary from 150mm, (6�) to 750mm(30�) diameter.

• Nominal depth of cover is 0.9m, (3ft)although in some locations this covermay be less. e.g. Canal towpaths.

• The employing authority (or hiscontractor) shall be responsible for all or any liability under the Health andSafety at Work Act, 1974, etc.

The following pages indicate the routesand provide details of the pipelines, whichmake up these systems.

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BP & Huntsmanpipelines

HuntsmanPipeline

BP Pipeline

Refinery

Terminal

IN AN EMERGENCY

CONTACT01642 452461

IN AN EMERGENCY

CONTACT01928 572580

IN AN EMERGENCY

CONTACT0800 374185


in close proximity to high pressure pipelinessafe working

Runcorn

Wilton

Saltend

Grangemouth

Approx. OperatingRoute Pressure Pipeline (NB = Nominal Bore)

1 WGEP 1390psi Ethylene 10” NB (250mm)2 TPEP 1410psi Ethylene 8” NB (200mm)3 Holford Link 1410psi Ethylene 8” NB (200mm)4 TSEP 1160psi Ethylene 12” NB (300mm)

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BPA Operatedpipelines

BPA OperatedPipeline

IN AN EMERGENCY

CONTACT01827 63708

Point of AyrStanlow

Kingsbury

BactonNorth

Walsham

Great Yarmouth

Uttoxeter

Northampton

Connahs Quay

Heathrow

Walton

Thames/Coryton

Gatwick

Buncefield



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1 Stanlow - Kingsbury 1200psi Multiproducts 10� NB (250mm)

2 Kingsbury - Buncefield 1200psi Multiproducts 12� NB (300mm)

Kingsbury - Buncefield 1200psi Multiproducts 10� NB (250mm)

3 Buncefield - Thames 1200psi Multiproducts 14� NB (350mm)

4 Buncefield - Heathrow 1200psi Multiproducts 8� NB (200mm)

Buncefield - Heathrow 1200psi Multiproducts 6� NB (150mm)

5 Heathrow - Walton 1300psi Multiproducts 10� NB (250mm)

6 Walton - Gatwick 1300psi Multiproducts 10� NB (250mm)

7 Walton - Heathrow 720psi Multiproducts 6� NB (150mm)

Walton - Heathrow 720psi Multiproducts 6� NB (150mm)

8 Bacton - North Walsham 720psi Gas Condensates 6� NB (150mm)

9 Bacton - Great Yarmouth 1100psi Natural Gas 12� NB (300mm) *

10 Point of Ayr - Connahs Quay 640psi Natural Gas 24�NB (600mm) *

*Additional safety precautions apply to these high pressure gas pipelines. Please consult BPA.

BPA Operatedpipelines


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ConocoPhillipspipelines

Conoco Pipeline

Refinery

Terminal

IN AN EMERGENCY

CONTACT01507 475546



Theddlethorpe

HOR


1 Theddlethorpe-HOR (Killingholme) 900psi Condensate 6� NB (150mm)

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E-ON Pipelines

Refinery

Terminal



E-ONpipelines


1 Killingholm - Theddlethorpe 1100psi Gas 20� NB (508mm) 52km

2 Cottam Pipeline 1015psi Gas 24� NB (609mm) 24km

3 Enfield Pipeline 827psi Gas 24� NB (600mm)

4 Connah’s Quay - Burton Point 1100psi Gas 30� NB (750mm)

5 Winnington Pipeline 1100psi Gas 12� NB (300mm) 11km

IN AN EMERGENCY CONTACTKillingholme and Cottam Piplines 0800 389 4795

Enfield Pipeline 0800 783 0140Connah’s Quay 01244 894050

Winnington Pipeline 01606 77508

Theddlethorpe

Killingholme

Enfield Pipeline

Winnington Pipeline

Connah’s QuayPipeline

CottamPipeline

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Esso and Mainlinepipelines

ESSOPipeline

MainlinePipelines Ltd

IN AN EMERGENCY

CONTACT023 8089 1541

Manchester

Nottingham

Kingsbury

BirminghamAirport

Birmingham Seisdon

MilfordHaven

Waterston

Fawley

Avonmouth

West London/Heathrow Purfleet

Gatwick

Alton

Astwood



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1 Fawley - West London 1000psi Ex Fuel Oil (insulated) 10� NB (250mm)

Fawley - West London 1100psi Multiproducts 12� NB (300mm)

*1 Gas Pipeline 8� NB (200mm)

*This pipeline is in the same trench as the 12� Esso pipeline, but is owned by BG Transco and operated by their Local Distribution Zones (LDZ) as follows:

Hamble - Frimley (Colony Gate) BG Transco, South LDZ, Chandlers FordFrimley (Colony Gate) - West Bedfont BG Transco, North London LDZ, Slough

2 Alton - Purfleet 1100psi Multiproducts 10� NB (250)(via Gatwick)

3 Fawley - Avonmouth 1440psi Multiproducts 6� NB (150)

4 Fawley - Seisdon 1100psi Multiproducts 14� NB (350)(Nr. Wolverhampton)

5 Astwood - Birmingham 1200psi Multiproducts 12� NB (300)(Birmingham Airport Link)

6 Heathrow Feeder Lines (Perry Oaks)

Essopipelines

1 Waterston - Seisdon 1400psi Multiproducts 16� NB (410mm)

2 Seisdon - Kingsbury 1400psi Multiproducts 12� NB (300mm)

3 Kingsbury - Nottingham 1400psi Multiproducts 10� NB (250mm)

4 Seisdon - Manchester 1400psi Multiproducts 12� NB (300mm)

5 Texaco, Pembroke - Waterston Multiproducts 16� NB (410mm)

6 Elf, Milford Haven - Waterston Multiproducts 16� NB (410mm)

7 Carrington - Cadishead Multiproducts 12� NB (300mm)

Mainlinepipelines



special requirements forsafe working

GOVERNMENT PIPELINE

AND STORAGE SYSTEM

GPSSpipelines

GPSS

IN AN EMERGENCY

CONTACT RAWCLIFFE

01405 839212

IN AN EMERGENCY

CONTACT ALDERMASTON

0118 971 2021

Backford Goostrey

in close proximity to high pressure pipelines

Killingholme

Tattershall

LincolnMisterton

Ellesmere Port

Sandy

Kelmarsh

Fairford

Carterton

Somerton Islip

TetsworthPurton

Calne

Aldermaston

Newbury

Berwick Wood/Avonmouth

Portishead/Nailsea

St. Mawgan

Falmouth

Satchell Lane/Hamble

WaltonIsle of Grain

Elvington

Northallerton

See Page 13

Rawcliffe


special requirements forsafe workingin close proximity to high pressure pipelines

GPSSpipelines

GPSS

IN AN EMERGENCY

CONTACT RAWCLIFFE

01405 839212

Hethersett

Buxton

SaffronWalden

Stansted

Sandy

Thames

Claydon

Thetford

Ingham

Barton Mills

Woodbridge

Swaffham

Tattersett

Shouldham


1 Backford - Rawcliffe 1100psi Multiproducts 10�/12� NB (250/300mm) 2 Rawcliffe - Killingholme 1100psi Multiproducts 12� NB (300mm)3 Rawcliffe - Sandy 725psi Multiproducts 6�/8� NB (150/200mm) 4 Sandy - Saffron Walden 725psi Multiproducts 8� NB (200mm)5 Saffron Walden - Hethersett 725psi Multiproducts 8� NB (200mm)6 Saffron Walden - Claydon 1200psi Multiproducts 8� NB (200mm) 7 Saffron Walden - Thames 1200psi Multiproducts 10� NB (250mm)8 Sandy - Aldermaston 725psi Multiproducts 8� NB (200mm)9 Aldermaston - Satchell Lane 725psi Multiproducts 8� NB (200mm)

10 Satchell Lane - Hamble 725psi Multiproducts 8� NB (200mm)11 Aldermaston - Walton 725psi Multiproducts 8�/10� NB (200/250mm)12 Walton - Isle of Grain 725psi Multiproducts 8� NB (200mm)13 Aldermaston - Berwick Wood 725psi Multiproducts 8�/10� NB (200/250mm)14 Berwick Wood - Backford 725psi Multiproducts 10� NB (250mm)15 Falmouth - St Mawgan 1100psi Multiproducts 8� NB (200mm)16 Inverness - Lossiemouth 1100psi Multiproducts 8� NB (200mm)17 Calne - Fairford/Carterton 1100psi Multiproducts 6� and 10� NB18 Rawcliffe - Elvington/Northallerton 725psi Multiproducts 8� NB (200mm)19 Misterton - Lincoln/Tattershall 725psi Multiproducts 8� NB (200mm)20 Claydon - Thetford 1200psi Multiproducts 8� NB (200mm)21 Claydon - Woodbridge/Tunstall 725psi 6� NB (150mm) 22 Hethersett - Buxton 725psi 6� NB (150mm)23 Thetford - Ingham/Barton Mills 725psi 6�/8� NB (150/200mm) 24 Tetsworth - Islip/Somerton 725psi 6�/8� NB (150/200mm)25 Backford - Bromborough/Ellesmere Port 725psi 10� NB (250mm) 26 Berwick Wood - Portishead/Nailsea 725psi 16� NB (400mm)

27 Linkswood - Leuchars 232psi 6� NB (150mm)

28 Sandy - Kelmarsh 725psi 8� NB (200mm)

29 Thetford - Shouldham/Tattersett 725psi 8� NB (200mm)

30 Saffron Walden - Stanstead 1100psi 6� NB (150mm)

31 Aldermaston - Newbury 725psi 6� NB (150mm)

32 Plumley - Goostrey 450psi 10� NB (250mm)

Principle GPSSpipelines



Manchester Jetline Limitedpipelines

ManchesterJetline Limited

Terminal

IN AN EMERGENCY

CONTACT01244 665989



ManchesterAirport

Stanlow Plumley


1 Stanlow to Manchester Airport 450psi Jet Fuel 10� NB (250mm)


Shellpipelines

Shell Pipelines

Refinery




1 Tranmere - Stanlow 696psi Crude Oil 24/28” NB (610mm)

2 Tranmere - Stanlow 652psi Fuel Oil 16” NB (400mm)

3 Tranmere - Eastham 696psi Crude Oil 12” NB (300mm)

4 Stanlow - Runcorn 1305psi HP Ethylene 8” NB (200mm)

5 Stanlow - Carrington 652psi Propylene 4” NB (100mm)

Grangemouth

StanlowIN AN

EMERGENCYCONTACT

0800 220959


Totalpipelines

Finaline

Colnbrook 12”

Refinery

MarketingTerminal

IN AN EMERGENCY

CONTACT01442 235460

Buncefield

HeathrowColnbrook




1 Killingholme - Buncefield (Finaline) 1500psi Multiproducts 10” NB (250mm) 2 Colnbrook - Heathrow (12”) 200psi Aviation fuel 12” NB (300mm)

LOR(Killingholme)

Operators:

In an emergency contact: 01827 63708

BPA Operated pipelines

Agent:

• Land and Wayleaves DepartmentBPA5-7 Alexandra RoadHEMEL HEMPSTEADHertfordshire HP2 5BS

Tel: (01442) 242200Fax: (01442) 214077Email: [email protected]

List of Contacts relating to Pipelines in this booklet

Contact for enquiries and general information:

In an emergency contact:01507 475546

ConocoPhillipspipelines

• ConocoPhillipsTheddlethorpe Gas TerminalTheddlethorpe St. HelenMablethorpeLincolnshire LN12 1NQ

Tel: (01507) 475665/475575Fax: (01507) 475431


Pipeline

Fawley - Avonmouth

Fawley - Seisdon

Fawley - London (including Perry Oaks)

Alton - Purfleet

Astwood - Birmingham

In an emergency contact: 023 8089 1541

Esso pipelines

Agent:

• FisherGerman Chartered SurveyorsPipelines OfficeNew RoadHardley, HytheSouthamptonHampshireSO45 3NW

Tel: 023 8088 3150Fax: 023 8088 3155Email: [email protected]


E-ONpipelinesContact for enquiries and general information:

• Killingholme And Cottam Pipelines

Engineering & Maintenance Dept. (Pipelines)Chase Hill RoadNorth KillingholmeNorth LincolnshireDN40 3LUTel: 01469 504080Fax: 01469 504082Email: [email protected]

Emergency No: 0800 389 4795

• Enfield Pipeline

Enfield Energy Centre975 Mollison AvenueEnfieldMiddlesexEN3 7NNTel: 0208 804 4646Email: [email protected]

Emergency No: 0800 783 0140

• Connah’s Quay Pipeline

Connah’s Quay Power StationKelsterton RoadConnah’s QuayClwydCH5 4BPTel: 01244 894015 or 01244 894036Fax: 01244 811477Email: [email protected]

Emergency No: 01244 894050

• Winnington Pipeline

E.ON UK CHP LimitedWinnington NorthwichCheshireCW8 4GXTel: 012476 425664Fax: 01606 783195Email: [email protected]

Emergency No: 01606 77508

Waterston - Seisdon

Elf Refinery - Waterston

Texaco Refinery - Waterston

Seisdon - Nottingham

Seisdon - Manchester

Carrington - Cadishead

In an emergency contact: 023 8089 1541

Mainlinepipelines

• FisherGerman Chartered SurveyorsPipelines OfficeNew RoadHardley, HytheSouthamptonHampshireSO45 3NW


In an emergency contact above numbers


In an emergency contact:

(South) Aldermaston Control: 0118 971 2021

(North) Rawcliffe Control: 01405 839212

In an emergency contact:

TPEP (West):

01928 572 580

TPEP (East) and WGEP:

01642 452461

TSEP: 0800 374185

GPSS pipelines

BP and Huntsmanpipelines


• GPSSPO Box 7273Ashby de la ZouchLE65 2BY



• Huntsman Petrochemicals (UK) LtdOlefins OfficesPO Box 99Wilton SiteRedcar TS10 4YA

TPEP (West) Office Tel:01928 512677

TSEP, TPEP (East) and WGEPOffice Tel: 01642 834531

The dividing point on TPEP is ngr SD 769 452 NE of Clithroe




Manchester Jetline Limitedpipelines

• UnipenUnit 17 Dalby CourtGadbrook Business CentreNorthwichCheshire CH9 7TN

Tel: (01606) 42735Fax: (01606) 42751


In an emergency contact:24hour freephone 0800 220959

Shellpipelines

• Shell UK LimitedThe Sidings Industrial EstateTebayCumbriaCA10 3XRTel: 015396 24845Fax: 015396 24195

Email: [email protected]



Totalpipelines

• Pipeline OperationsHertfordshire Oil Storage LtdBuncefield Oil TerminalGreen LaneHemel HempsteadHertfordshire HP2 7HZ

Tel: (01442) 263738Fax: (01442) 234698

Website: www.totalpipelines.co.uk


1 Pursuant to the provision of theapplicable Acts, a Consent is requiredbefore commencing any work within 3m(10 ft) of a point on the surface of the landvertically above the position of the pipeline.Such works shall include, but not belimited to:-

(a) the erection or construction of abuilding, structure, road or path

(b) excavation or the deposit of earth,refuse, spoil or other material on theground.

or,

(c) the crossing by a utility or other service.

Full details of the proposed work shouldbe submitted to the appropriate PipelineOperator or his Agent.

Applicants are normally requested to enterinto a form of indemnity before Consent isgiven. The employing authority should notethat any one incident involving damage tothe pipelines could result in claims inexcess of £5,000,000 and they shouldensure that they have adequate insurancecover. The Pipeline Operator or theirAgent shall have the right to inspect allrelevant policies and premium receipts.

2 The conditions mentioned herein arecommon to most works but are notexhaustive. Other conditions may beimposed depending on the nature of thework.

3 Prior to any work commencingthe following applies:

(a) The location of the pipe must beverified and pegged on site by the PipelineOperator's representative and witnessedby a representative of the employingauthority or contractor.

(b) On receipt of written approval of theproposed works, and subject to theapproval, if required, of the Secretary ofState and the landowner, the employingauthority or contractor shall give not lessthan 3 working days notice to the respectivePipeline Operator or his Agent of intentionto commence the works and access forthem will be afforded at all times.

(c) Work includes any structure, erection,plant or equipment being placed on orwithin the easement. The pipeline ownersconsent to the variation of property rights,necessary for the purpose, must beobtained and completed.

4 Any plant crossing the easement can behazardous to the pipeline especially if theground is soft or wet. The PipelineOperator or his Agent will require thecontractors to mark out the easement witha paling fence or similar if this isconsidered to be in the best interest of asafe operation. Where access over theeasement is required, a tied timber mat,“bog mat” or temporary concrete slab isnecessary to prevent a reduction in earthcover. This protection will be requiredunless authority in writing to the contrary isgiven by the Pipeline Operator or hisAgent. (See Appendix II).

Guidance Notes for works in close proximity to PipelineSystems owned or operated by BP, BPA, ConocoPhillips,

E-ON, Esso, GPSS, Huntsman, Mainline, Manchester Jetline Limited, Shell and Total


5 Where road construction schemes orsimilar are to encroach over the pipeline,the employing authority or their contractorwill be required to place a protectiveconcrete pad over the pipeline unlesswritten permission to the contrary is givenby the Pipeline Operator or his Agent. The protective pad should be similar to the example in Appendix I.

6 All excavations above, below or within3m (10 feet) on either side of the pipelinemust always be supervised by arepresentative of the Pipeline Operator.Manual digging will be employed unlessanother method is specifically authorisedby the representative.

7 Where a new service passes under orover the existing pipeline, there should beideally a 600mm (24�) clearance betweenthem and cross at an angle of not less than60°. A lesser clearance or angle ofcrossing will not be permitted withoutauthority in writing from the PipelineOperator or his Agent. A concreteseparation slab, marker tiles or warningtape may be required. If the new service orworks includes a high pressure gas pipe orother pipe containing material whoseescape might endanger the pipeline(s),sleeving and/or construction in pre-testedpipe across the width of the easement maybe required.

8 If it is proposed to use explosives within400m (1300 ft) or drive piles within 30m(100 ft) of a pipeline then agreement mustbe reached with the Pipeline Operator orhis Agent.

9 Suitable fire extinguishers must beprovided if contractor's plant or equipmentis working near the exposed pipeline. Any

work involving a naked flame or likely tocause a spark within 3m (10 ft) of anexposed section of a pipeline will only bepermitted subject to approval of themethods by, and presence of, therepresentative of the Pipeline Operator.The Pipeline Operator reserves the right ofhis representative to check the availabilityof fire extinguishers on site to reduce therisk to the pipeline should the plant orequipment catch fire, and to prohibit anywork until they are reasonably satisfied.

10 Backfilling shall be in layers ofmaximum depth of 300mm (12�) andconsolidated before any further backfillingtakes place. Backfill must be free of flintsor any other material, which may damagethe anti-corrosion wrapping. If the backfillmaterial is not suitable in the opinion of therepresentative of the Pipeline Operator,imported sand, stone dust or otherapproved fine material shall be provided togive a minimum 150mm (6�) surround tothe pipeline.

11 The pipeline is wrapped to preventcorrosion and any damage to the pipe orits wrapping must be notified immediatelyto the Pipeline Operator or his Agent whowill arrange for repairs to be carried out.The Pipeline Operator reserves the right torecover the cost of repairs.

12 Cathodic protection of the pipelines isprovided by an impressed current systemand sacrificial anodes which couldadversely affect any ferrous structure orservice that crosses or runs parallel to thepipeline for any distance. It isrecommended that test leads be installedat the point of intersection of the two tofacilitate interference testing, according toBritish Standard BS 7361 Part 1 1991.


The fitting of the test lead to the pipelinewill be carried out by a representative ofthe Pipeline Operator and the two leadstaken to a Cathodic Protection Test Postsupplied by them and installed at thenearest convenient point. Any workrequired will be at the expense of thePromoter. The Pipeline Operator does notaccept responsibility for any damage to thenew service by virtue of electric corrosionprotection systems applied to thepipeline(s). It would be in the Promoter'sinterest for him to make provision forprecautionary measures during planningand construction stages of the new serviceor works.

13 Ideally no trees or shrubs should beplanted within the easement and beforeany shrub or tree planting is carried outwithin the easement area, written approvalmust be obtained from the PipelineOperator or his Agent. Any approvalgranted will be subject to the PipelineOperator retaining the right to remove, at any time in the future, all trees andshrubs which, in his opinion, might becomea danger to the pipeline and, inconsequence, a potential hazard topersonal safety, or prevent access formaintenance purposes.

Where permission is granted for plantingwithin the easement only species, such ashazel, oak, ash, sweet chestnut and manyothers which are tolerant to coppicing, willbe acceptable (i.e. they will sprout from thestump if it is necessary to cut them downto ground level in order to provide access).Many garden shrubs are acceptable, butconifers are not acceptable.

14 Where permission is granted for a newpipe, cable, etc., to cross a pipeline, thatpermission will only be granted subject tothe following condition:

“If at any time during the course of thenew construction it is discovered thatthe Pipeline Operator requires to carryout emergency works on their pipelinethen work on the new constructionmust cease until the pipeline repairwork has been completed. This repairwork will be carried out with theshortest possible delay. In thesecircumstances the Pipeline Operatorwill not be responsible for any delay orassociated costs on the newconstruction.”

15 Supervision of Works

The Pipeline Operators require strictcontrols to be applied on all third partyworks that could affect the pipeline, whichare administered by the Pipeline Operator orAgent. The minimum controls are:

• A minimum of three working days priornotice shall be given by the third party tothe Pipeline Operator or Agent beforecommencement of any works within 3m(10ft) ft of the pipeline.

• All works within the pipeline wayleaveshall be supervised by the PipelineOperator or Agent and shall notcommence without the written authority ofthe Pipeline Operator or Agent.

• There will be no charge for suchsupervision for the first three working days,(of 8 hours), but, thereafter, the costs willbe recovered by the pipeline operator fromthe third party. Current contract rates forsupervision charges will be provided by thePipeline Operator to the third party onrequest.


16 Trenchless techniques

Directional drilling, thrust boring or othertrenchless techniques will be consideredas an alternative method of crossingpipelines subject to the followingconditions being fully adhered to.

Method statement complete with drawingsfor the completion of pipeline crossingsusing trenchless methods shall beapproved by the pipeline operator.Approval shall be requested at leastthirteen weeks prior to commencement ofthe works. Approval by the pipelineoperator shall in no way reduce theresponsibilities and liabilities of the thirdparty for the safe and successfulcompletion of the crossing works.Clearance between the pipeline and thedrilling auger (or similar) should bemaximised. The minimum clearance shallbe 1.5 metres.

17 Special requirements specific toGPSS and Fina Line pipelines:

Any works within a GPSS wayleave(easement) are subject to the provisions of The Land Powers (Defence) Act 1958.

Section 16 of this act prohibits most workswithin the pipeline wayleave without theconsent of the Secretary of State, i.e.within 3m (10ft) either side of the pipeline.Any works within the Fina-Line DemisedStrip will require a legal wayleaveagreement to be completed with Totalbefore any works can commence.

• Planning of Works

When planning any works which couldinvolve crossing or working within thewayleave of an oil pipeline, the PipelineOperator or his Agent must be contactedwho will then

• locate and mark the pipeline and

• obtain a Section 16 Consent (GPSS)

• Instruct solicitors (Fina-Line).

This can be achieved by providing thePipeline Operator or his Agent with thefollowing: -

• A detailed description of the proposedworks including a method statement.

• Six copies of an OS 1:2500 scale planshowing the proposed works and with aneight figure OS Map Reference.

• A proposed time scale for the works.

It should be noted that a Section 16Consent can take up to four weeks toprocess from the date the requiredinformation is received by the PipelineOperator or his Agent. The Fina-Line LegalAgreement is dependant on both party’ssolicitors. Normally it takes between twoand four months.

In addition, works outside the wayleave butwhich may jeopardise the integrity of an oilpipeline, such as blasting or piling, must bediscussed with, and agreed by, thePipeline Operator.


For all GPSS enquiries and generalinformation contact the PipelineOperator:

GPSSPO Box 7273Ashby de la ZouchLE65 2BY


18 Emergencies:

BPA 01827 63708ConocoPhillips 01507 475546Esso 023 8089 1541 Mainline 023 8089 1541 E-ON Killingholm and Cottam Pipelines

01469 504080E-ON Enfield Pipeline0208 804 4646E-ON Connah’s Quay Pipeline

01244 894015 or 01244 894036E-ON Winnington Pipeline

02476 425664GPSS Aldermaston 0118 9712021GPSS Rawcliffe 01405 839212(For Falmouth - St Mawgan, Inverness -Lossiemouth and Linkswood - Leucharscall GPSS Aldermaston)Huntsman TPEP (West)

01928 572580Huntsman TPEP (East) and WGEP

01642 452461BP (TSEP) 0800 374185Manchester Jetline Limited

01244 390318Shell 0800 220959Total 01442 263738

Action to be taken by the Owners of thenew service or works in the event of a leakin the pipeline:

a) Dial 999 and call the Fire Brigade andPolice.

b) Contact the Pipeline Operations ControlRooms (24 hours)

c) Remove all personnel from immediatevicinity.

d) Remove all sources of ignition for atleast 200 metres upwind and 500 metresdownwind from the area of leak, e.g. stopengines, stop smoking, extinguish all nakedflames, and do not use any electricalapparatus.

e) Prevent approach of traffic and generalpublic.

f) Assist in safeguarding persons andproperty as necessary or as requested by the Police, Fire Service or PipelineOperator.

g) Do not attempt to seal any leak of gasor oil at source, but if oil is leaking frompipeline(s) construct [with regard to limitsapplied by c) or d) above] dams or bundswith earth or boards to prevent it flowinginto ditches, streams, drains, manholes orother such water courses or ducts.

19 Action to be taken if damage has notcaused leakage:

a) Contact the Pipeline Operator or hisAgent.

b) Do not backfill and await therepresentative of the Pipeline Operator toinspect the damage and decide on theaction required.


Appendix I

Typical sectional drawing and specificationfor protection of Pipelines under carriage ways.


Appendix II

Surface Protection for Temporary Plant Crossing

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