Object

Representation ID: 284

Received: 10/10/2019

Respondent: IGas Energy

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

IGas supports the policy to maximise the use of sustainable forms of transport of minerals and the inclusion of pipelines as an option as recommended in previous representations . IGas currently utilises pipelines in existing operations and which reduce the potential use of HGVs to transport oil and gas and will continue to do so where local circumstances permrt.

IGas supports the policy to minimise traffic movements in the development of minerals where it is practical to do so. The onshore industry aims to maximise the reuse and recycling of materials and waste products from its operations , wherever it is feasible to do , sJ. However, the policy must align with the principal that minerals, including oil and gas, can only be worked where they are found. IGas remains concerned that the policy requirir g mineral workings and mineral related developments to be located 'within close proximity to the County's main highway network and existing transport routes in order to avoid residen tial areas, minor roads , and minimise the impact of road transportation' remains unchanged and does not recognise this.