The entry specification for any future third party production is dependent upon the point at which such production would enter the VTS facilities and the composition of production already being processed.

The entry specification will cover areas that affect onward transportation and processing. All gas from VTS is processed at the Theddlethorpe Gas Terminal “TGT” (see separate arrangements).

Liquids – Any liquids transported via VTS would be shipped through the pipeline to TGT. These liquids are then transported by onshore pipeline to the Humber Oil Refinery.

Gas – Any gas transported via VTS would be shipped through the pipeline to TGT and onwards to the National Transmission System “NTS” operated by National Grid Transco and the Killingholme Pipeline System “KIPS” operated by E.On UK. The exit specification from the gas terminal is the National Transmission System entry specification at that point.

The primary separation system on VTS is 2-phase

Gas is metered post separation and then routed to the compression facilities.

Water & condensate from the separator is reinjected into the VTS pipeline and transported to TGT.

The only gas treatment facility on VTS comprises the methanol injection system which provides hydrate inhibitor and corrosion protection to the field wells and in-field flow lines.

Not applicable.

The gas compression system comprises three gas turbine driven compressors. Provision of compression is a key consideration in any new field tie back. There is also the option for a freeflow or an interstage connection for an initial period.

The nameplate capacity of the compression system is around 400 mmscf/d. The ability of the system to take gas is a function of a number of factors, including:

• Liquid management
• Separator capacity
• Gas blending requirements
  

Not applicable.

See Gas Export Capacity section above.

VTS has no water injection facilities.