INEOS makes strategic investment to boost UK gas supply and support energy transition

More gas than ever is now flowing into the UK from INEOS’ Breagh gas field in the North Sea. The increased supply, which will secure domestic gas supplies for UK homes and industry for years to come and help to stabilise prices, follows INEOS’ decision to invest in an electric-driven compressor at the Teesside Gas Processing Plant. “This is a critical time for UK gas demand because we are heading into winter,” said David Bucknall, CEO of INEOS Energy.

INEOS’ investment is also crucial to the energy transition because electric-driven compressors are better for the environment.

“The original design had a gas-driven compressor, but we switched to an electric powerdriven compressor after doing a carbon impact study,” said David.

The compressor, which is now operating round-the-clock, has already led to an increase in production.

“It acts as a pump to reduce the pipeline pressure and draw more gas out of the Breagh field and we are seeing production rates in excess of twice the previous daily production,” he said.

Gas from the Breagh field is exported via a 110km pipeline to the Teesside plant in Seal Sands, where it is processed and delivered into the National Transmission System.

“This project is testament to what can be achieved when the energy industry collaborates,” said Sayma Cox, CEO of the North Sea Midstream Partners, which owns and operates the processing plant.

She added: “I would like to thank INEOS for providing the opportunity for us to play our part in this major boost to the UK’s domestic gas supply.” INEOS acquired the Breagh gas field when it bought all the UK North Sea gas fields owned by German firm DEA.