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Storage permits

Content of storage permits

9.—(1) A storage permit shall include at least the following—

(a)the name and address of a single person who is a licence holder and who is designated as the operator of the storage site;

(b)the precise location and delimitation of the storage site and storage complex, and any relevant information concerning the hydraulic unit;

(c)the operational requirements for storage, including—

(i)the total quantity of CO2 authorised to be stored;

(ii)the reservoir pressure limits; and

(iii)the maximum injection rates and pressures;

(d)the provisions relating to acceptance and injection of CO2, including composition of the CO2 stream;

(e)any other requirements relating to injection and storage that the authority considers necessary, in particular to prevent significant irregularities;

(f)requirements designed to prevent any undue interference with other uses of the area surrounding the storage site;

(g)the provisions relating to monitoring, including the monitoring plan;

(h)the provision relating to reporting, and notification of leakages and significant irregularities;

(i)the provisions relating to notification and implementation of changes, and to review and modification or revocation of the permit;

(j)the provisions relating to corrective measures, including the corrective measures plan;

(k)the conditions for closure of the storage site;

(l)the provisional post-closure plan; and

(m)the provisions relating to financial security.

(2) In this regulation, “provisions” means the provisions contained in Schedule 2.