§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the power stations in England and Wales which have been authorised to use sour gas; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarI have been asked to reply.
Section 14(2) of the Energy Act 1976 requires that notice be given to me of any proposals to enter into contractual or other arrangements to obtain a supply of gas as fuel for a power station. I am empowered under section 14(3) to direct that any proposal of which I am notified should not be carried out, or should be carried out in accordance with specified conditions.
There is no requirement for the notice to distinguish between sour and other gas. However, the following proposals have been notified under section 14(2) which may involve sour gas. I have not given any directions under section 14(3) preventing or modifying them.
- Peterhead (North of Scotland Hydro Electric Board)—1,550 Mw
- Kelt, Ryedale (Kelt (UK) Limited)—50 Mw
- Connah's Quay, Clwyd (PowerGen)—1,350 Mw