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Technical Information (UGS)
Storage Facility
Islandmagee Storage
Facility
Storage Facility Type
Salt Cavern
Multiple-Cycle
Yes
Working Volume (mcm)
420.00
Time Schedule
Grant Obtention Date
Delay Since Last TYNDP
approx 3 years
Delay Explanation
The project has been delayed due to absence of competitive tariffs for gas storage.
PCI Details
PCI Benefits
Project changes the capability to transmit gas across the borders of the member states concerned by at least 10%, compared to the situation
prior to the commissioning of the project, Project aims at fulfilling the infrastructure standard (N-1) rule at regional level in accordance with
Article 6(3) of Regulation EU, Project concerns investment in reverse flow capacity, Project aims at supplying directly or indirectly at least two
Member States
General Criteria Fulfilled
Yes
Specific Criteria Fulfilled
Competition, Market Integration, Security of Supply, Sustainability
Specific Criteria Fulfilled Comments
The Islandmagee facility will enhance physical and price security of supply for the Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Great Britain gas
markets.
Schedule
Start Date
End Date
Pre-Feasibility
Feasibility
FEED
Market Test
Permitting
Supply Contracts
FID
Construction
Commissioning
2021
2026
NDP and PCI Information
Part of NDP
Yes (Northern Ireland Gas Capacity
Statement)
NDP Number
n.a.
Currently PCI
Yes (5.1.3)
CBCA Decision
No
Market Survey
Not Relevant (no CBCA decision)
Third-Party Access Regime
Considered TPA Regime
Not Applicable
Considered Tariff Regime
Not Applicable
Applied for Exemption
Not Relevant
Exemption Granted
Not Relevant
Exemption in entry direction
0.00%
Exemption in exit direction
0.00%
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