§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will list the subjects on which professional consultants reports were commissioned by his Department and the total cost to the Department of such reports, in each of the years 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1978, respectively.
§ Mr. BennThe following is a list of reports commissioned by my Department since 1974 from professional management consultants. The list excludes any reports commissioned in connection with research and development contracts.
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1974 Feasibility of building concrete structures for offshore oilfields on Crowlin Islands. Study of prospects for the Shale Oil Industry. Updating of evidence on oil platform design. Economic analysis on disposal of North Sea Oil. Study of marine logistic support for offshore oil and gas activity. TOTAL COST £28,750 1975 Study on design of concrete structures. Study on the possible purchase of North Sea commercial assets.
Study on the terms of the Fifth Licensing Round. Study of North Sea costs escalation. Study on value of heavy natural gases. Feasibility study on gas gathering lines. Feasibility programme for installation of gas compression equipment on the Brent Field. Study of Government sponsorship in manufacture of offshore production platforms. TOTAL COST £679,400 1976 North Sea Oil risks analysis study. Study to determine the performance characteristics of oilfields. Review of existing hyperbaric facilities in the UK. Study of Brazilian Offshore Supplies industry. TOTAL COST £276,900 1977 Analysis of the refining value of crude oil. Study on procurement of mini computer for the Department. Study of pipeline option for conveying crude oil. Study on offshore loading system. Examination of Government guarantee arrangements. Study of the competitive position of UK supply vessels. TOTAL COST £100,080 1978 Study of multinational nuclear fuel cycle facilities (study continuing into 1979). Research into the effects of energy conservation measures. Study of offshore emergency procedures following a blow-out. Financial study of offshore fabricating industry. Study of Japanese offshore capability. TOTAL COST £34,330