Regulation 3

ScheduleCategories of carbon storage information to be retained by licensees

Interpretation

schedule paragraph 1 + 1.—(1) In this Schedule “CO₂ storage model”, in relation to a storage complex or a potential storage complex (the “relevant complex”), means a computerised model which——

schedule paragraph 1 1 a + (a)provides a spatial representation of the distribution of the following in the relevant complex—

schedule paragraph 1 1 a i + (i)sediment;

schedule paragraph 1 1 a ii + (ii)rock;

schedule paragraph 1 1 a iii + (iii)wells (if any), and

schedule paragraph 1 1 b + (b)simulates the flow of fluids in the relevant complex.

(2) In this Schedule the following terms have the meanings given by Article 3 of the CS Storage Directive (and cognate expressions are to be construed accordingly)—

term corrective measure + “corrective measure”;

term hydraulic unit + “hydraulic unit”;

term leakage + “leakage”;

term migration + “migration”;

term significant irregularity + “significant irregularity”;

term storage complex + “storage complex”;

Survey information

schedule paragraph 2 + 2.—(1) The survey information is any carbon storage information which—

schedule paragraph 2 1 a + (a)is survey data,

schedule paragraph 2 1 b + (b)if a device is used to generate the energy used in a survey, relates to the position of the device when measurements are taken during the survey,

schedule paragraph 2 1 c + (c)relates to the position of the sensors used to detect the energy used in a survey when measurements are taken during the survey,

schedule paragraph 2 1 d + (d)is data derived from the processing of survey data, where—

schedule paragraph 2 1 d i + (i)the processing takes place during the survey, or

schedule paragraph 2 1 d ii + (ii)the data is used to create to the final product,

schedule paragraph 2 1 e + (e)is the final product,

schedule paragraph 2 1 f + (f)is a report relating to the acquisition or creation of survey data,

schedule paragraph 2 1 g + (g)is a report relating to the processing or reprocessing of survey data, or

schedule paragraph 2 1 h + (h)is a report relating to the final product.

(2) In this paragraph—

term the final product + “the final product”, in relation to a survey, means the final 2D, 3D or 4D image of the subsurface which results from the processing of survey data—

term survey data + “survey data” means data acquired or created in the course of a survey.

Well information

schedule paragraph 3 + 3.  The well information is any carbon storage information which—

schedule paragraph 3 a + (a)relates to the position or dimensions of a well, including the directional path of any borehole,

schedule paragraph 3 b + (b)relates to the materials, equipment and components used in any of the following activities in relation to a well (each a “relevant activity”)—

schedule paragraph 3 b i + (i)drilling;

schedule paragraph 3 b ii + (ii)any test carried out on any fluids or other substances encountered;

schedule paragraph 3 b iii + (iii)any test carried out on the well;

schedule paragraph 3 b iv + (iv)any work for the purpose of bringing a well into operation and which is carried out after the well has been drilled (including, for example, the installation of a casing);

schedule paragraph 3 b v + (v)operation;

schedule paragraph 3 b vi + (vi)maintenance;

schedule paragraph 3 b vii + (vii)suspending the operation of the well so that it may be re-used for, or in connection with, the storage of CO₂ or other works;

schedule paragraph 3 b viii + (viii)plugging;

schedule paragraph 3 b ix + (ix)abandoning the well permanently;

schedule paragraph 3 b x + (x)monitoring;

schedule paragraph 3 c + (c)summarises a relevant activity, or

schedule paragraph 3 d + (d)relates to the strata, formations or fluids which are, or may be, encountered while undertaking a relevant activity.

Site information

schedule paragraph 4 + 4.—(1) The site information is any carbon storage information (other than the survey information or a CO₂ storage model) which relates to a matter specified in sub-paragraph (2).

(2) The matters mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) are—

schedule paragraph 4 2 a + (a)the subsurface;

schedule paragraph 4 2 b + (b)the geology of the strata;

schedule paragraph 4 2 c + (c)the geological formation of—

schedule paragraph 4 2 c i + (i)a hydraulic unit,

schedule paragraph 4 2 c ii + (ii)a storage site, or

schedule paragraph 4 2 c iii + (iii)a storage complex;

schedule paragraph 4 2 d + (d)the chemical composition of a fluid occurring naturally in—

schedule paragraph 4 2 d i + (i)a hydraulic unit,

schedule paragraph 4 2 d ii + (ii)a storage site, or

schedule paragraph 4 2 d iii + (iii)a storage complex;

schedule paragraph 4 2 e + (e)how CO₂ behaves, or may behave, in—

schedule paragraph 4 2 e i + (i)a hydraulic unit,

schedule paragraph 4 2 e ii + (ii)a storage site, or

schedule paragraph 4 2 e iii + (iii)a storage complex;

schedule paragraph 4 2 f + (f)how CO₂ may migrate;

schedule paragraph 4 2 g + (g)the assessment of the integrity of any well in a storage site or a storage complex.

Injection and production information

schedule paragraph 5 + 5.—(1) The injection and production information is any carbon storage information which—

schedule paragraph 5 1 a + (a)is an estimate of—

schedule paragraph 5 1 a i + (i)the total quantity of CO₂ that could be stored in a storage site or a potential storage site;

schedule paragraph 5 1 a ii + (ii)the proposed injection rates of CO₂,

schedule paragraph 5 1 b + (b)relates to the quantity of a fluid which is injected—

schedule paragraph 5 1 b i + (i)in the period of 24-hours beginning when it is first injected, and

schedule paragraph 5 1 b ii + (ii)in each following period of 24-hours,

schedule paragraph 5 1 c + (c)relates to the injection rates for a fluid,

schedule paragraph 5 1 d + (d)relates to the quantity of a fluid or other substance which is produced from a storage complex—

schedule paragraph 5 1 d i + (i)in the period of 24-hours beginning when the particular fluid or other substance is first produced, and

schedule paragraph 5 1 d ii + (ii)in each following period of 24-hours,

schedule paragraph 5 1 e + (e)relates to the chemical composition or characteristics of a fluid or other substance falling within paragraph (b) or (d),

schedule paragraph 5 1 f + (f)relates to the quantity of a gas which is—

schedule paragraph 5 1 f i + (i)produced from a storage site, and

schedule paragraph 5 1 f ii + (ii)flared or vented, or used, in or during the operation of the site,

schedule paragraph 5 1 g + (g)relates to the chemical composition or characteristics of a gas falling within paragraph (f),

schedule paragraph 5 1 h + (h)relates to the pressure or temperature in a storage complex during—

schedule paragraph 5 1 h i + (i)injection of a fluid, or

schedule paragraph 5 1 h ii + (ii)production of a fluid, or

schedule paragraph 5 1 i + (i)is, or relates to, the most recent version of a CO₂ storage model.

term characteristics + (2) In this paragraph “characteristics” includes temperature and pressure.

Monitoring information

schedule paragraph 6 + 6.  The monitoring information is any carbon storage information which relates to the monitoring of a storage complex or injection facilities for the purposes of—

schedule paragraph 6 a + (a)comparing the actual and modelled behaviour of a substance in a storage site;

schedule paragraph 6 b + (b)detecting any significant irregularities;

schedule paragraph 6 c + (c)detecting migration of CO₂;

schedule paragraph 6 d + (d)detecting leakage of CO₂;

schedule paragraph 6 e + (e)detecting any significant adverse effects on the surrounding environment;

schedule paragraph 6 f + (f)assessing the effectiveness of any corrective measures taken;

schedule paragraph 6 g + (g)assessing the safety and integrity, both short-term and long-term, of the storage complex (including in particular, the assessment of whether the stored CO₂ can or will be completely and permanently contained).

Installation information

schedule paragraph 7 + 7.—(1) The installation information is any carbon storage information which relates to—

schedule paragraph 7 1 a + (a)the position or dimensions of a relevant installation,

schedule paragraph 7 1 b + (b)the materials, equipment and components used in any of the following—

schedule paragraph 7 1 b i + (i)the construction of a relevant installation;

schedule paragraph 7 1 b ii + (ii)the operation of a relevant installation;

schedule paragraph 7 1 b iii + (iii)the maintenance of a relevant installation;

schedule paragraph 7 1 b iv + (iv)the decommissioning of a relevant installation,

schedule paragraph 7 1 c + (c)the occurrence of construction, maintenance, inspection or decommissioning of a relevant installation, or

schedule paragraph 7 1 d + (d)the inspection of a relevant installation.

term relevant installation + (2) In this paragraph “relevant installation”, in relation to a licensee, means an installation established or maintained in a controlled place in accordance with their licence.

(3) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (2), “controlled place” and “installation” have the meanings given for the purposes of Chapter 3 of Part 1 of the Energy Act 2008 (see section 35 of that Act).