THE MORLAIS PROJECT
Subsea UK April 2021 AGENDA
• Menter Môn background
• Morlais Project background
• Tidal energy devices/developers • Resource use
• Morlais Project timelines
• Project Execution • Consent process • Onshore considerations • Marine Phasing considerations
• Employment
• Engagement
• Morlais objectives
• Background information
• Energy Systems MENTER MÔN IS A NOT FOR PROFIT COMPANY PROVIDING SOLUTIONS TO THE CHALLENGES FACING RURAL WALES ABERLLEINIOG CASTLE YNYS MÔN
• A Tidal Stream zone designated by the Crown Estate 2014 • 35 km2 of sea bed • 45 year lease to 2059 owned by Menter Môn • 240MW capacity • Strong tidal resource • Futureproofed grid potential • Identified customers. MORLAIS PROJECT - OBJECTIVES & BENEFITS BETH YW YNNI LLIF LLANW? WHAT IS TIDAL STREAM ENERGY? TIDAL ENERGY DEVICES
FILLING THE GAP
• The tide is one of the strongest forces of nature on Earth
• Unlike other renewables, tidal energy is predictable to the minute – months, years and even decades in advance.
• Water is 830 times denser than air. The high density of water means tidal energy has a much higher energy density than wind power. Tidal energy can generate the same amount of power as wind in a far smaller area.
• Power generated relationship to velocity cubed : P = ½ ρ A.V3 • P = power • ρ = density of water • A = swept x-sectional area • V = velocity FILLING THE GAP
• https://www.sciencedirect.c om/science/article/pii/S0360 544219313192#bib10
Predictability and quality of tidal-stream energy may be undervalued at present. Morlais Project - Overview Timetable 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Lease signed
Submission of 500K raised 200k raised WG 4.7m raised Morlais B bid Clearance of ERDF To WEFO conditions and startup detail design
Open call for Subtenants sign MORLAIS A subtenant agreements to Funding Morlais A Consent Development implementation Morlais C berthing contribute approval Morlais B implementation Submit evidence match Procurement Planning for Morlais B Morlais B – preordering Royal Haskoning of long lead time items Infrastructure procured for EIA construction
Public Inquiry starts 1st Dec Commercial Bird and Operation to mammal studies 2059 start Consent preparation Formal Consent Infrastructure Buildout
Scoping processes Consent Decision undertaken Submission of TWAO mid August and marine licensing £9m Financial applications Close Slippage Tolerance Technology Aquantis, Nova, Orbital, Big Magallanes, partners Verdant, Moon and Sabella Instream, SME. Hydroquest Supply Chain Gauge Build supply Establish training Prepare Monitor and and jobs technology chain register needs and contractual Marshall demand and Create events delivery plan expectations of expectation programme PR process local supply and Appoint infra engagement local jobs contractors increase OBTAINING CONSENTS
• Planning Inspectorate - Transport and Works Act Order(TWAo) 1992 • Application for a Transport and Works Order (TWAO). • Decision by Welsh Ministers supported by the Planning Inspectorate.
• NRW - Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (MCAA) • Marine license required for marine works in Welsh waters • Issued by NRW’s Marine Licensing Team on behalf of Welsh Ministers TWAO CHALLENGES
• TWAo Process
• Consultation • Statutory objectors • Individual objectors
• Local Homeowners
• Recreational users
• Official organisations • RSPB • NWWT • RYA CHALLENGES
LOCATION OF DEVICES IN ZONE
• Purple is submerged >20m Under Keel Clearance (UKC) • a ferry can navigate over the top – so limited visual presence
• Blue is submerged >8m UKC • small inshore craft can navigate over the top of the turbines – again limited visual presence
• Orange is limited to very low visual impact projects, although devices could be close to the surface
• Green - any device PRIORITIES AND DEPENDENCIES
• The extent of consent in 2021
• Balancing consent, sustainability and viability
• Why MM is doing this x 2 – facilitation / benefit tension
• The nature and extent of revenue support in 2022/3
• UK Gov refrigerated
• New solutions for price levels – MM actively working on this
• The appetite and capacity of developers in 2022/3
• Strongly linked to above
• The rate of change in Electricity Demand over time
• Planning for integration – H2 and hybrid transport hubs Landfall Morlais B Substation Infrastructure
Grid Substation
Submarine Cables
132 kV Road Route PLANNING DRAWING LANDFALL SUBSTATION
Lowered development platform – Transformers screened by Internal yard enclosed by more recessive in the local buildings and retaining wall, 2m stone walls, buildings landscape, backed by stone surrounded by security fence gabion filled retaining wall and security fencing
Access yard enclosed by Entrance - farm gates and building and stock proof stock proof fencing to give fencing agricultural character
18 VISUAL CONSIDERATIONS - ONSHORE PRELIMINARY VISUALISATIONS
20 VISUALS OF PROPOSED DEVICES AT SEA ELLINS TOWER - SOUTH WEST MARINE ORNITHOLOGY - RECEPTORS – CHAPTER 11 MARINE MAMMAL – RECEPTORS – CHAPTER 12
Example receptors • Harbour Porpoise • Bottlenose dolphin • Risso’s dolphin • Common dolphin • Minke Whale • Grey Seal • Harbour Seal Mitigation through • MMMP – marine mammal mitigation protocol • EMMP – environmental management and mitigation plan • MPCP – marine pollution contingency plan • Phased deployment EMMP
NRW (20201) provides marine mammal species maximum collision limits: • Harbour porpoise = 3 per year • Grey seal = 5 per year • Bottlenose dolphin = 2 over 3 years • Common dolphin = 5 per year • Risso’s dolphin = 1 per year • Minke whale = 1 per year • All other cetacean species = 1 per year ILLUSTRATIVE PHASES
c12MW c100MW c240MW TOTAL JOB ESTIMATES
Phases Installed Estimated Direct Job Indirect jobs Induced jobs Total jobs MW jobs per MW totals 60% 18.70%
Phase example 17 MW 17 3 51 31 15 97 Phase example 40 MW 40 2 80 48 24 152 Phase example 100 MW 100 1.5 150 90 45 285 Phase example 240 MW 240 1 240 144 72 456
The main quantifiable economic benefits of the Morlais project are: • Regional jobs created and GVA • Reduction in carbon emissions through zero-carbon generation OUR APPROACH TO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
We aim to raise awareness, foster dialogue and interest, to inform people about the project and get them involved.
• Engagement is central to the Menter Môn approach for all projects • By engaging early and on ongoing basis, we hope to generate interest, identify issues and opportunities • We want to involve local people and communities so we can make the most of this opportunity to lead on sustainable energy • We want to be responsive to concerns and local needs • We will make you aware of new information and opportunities to comment on proposals, including formal consultations PUBLIC INFORMATION DAYS • PID1 •Preparation of materials & • Llaingoch community centre advertise PID • PID 2 PID1 •Set up and run information day • Ucheldre centre •Analyse information day
• PID • Holyhead Town Hall •Advertise PID –End • PID 4 PID 2 May/June • Trearddur Bay •Revise consent strategy based on feedback Description Attendees
• Update Material PID for presentation PID 1 91 •Receive feedback and 3&4 feed into EIA
PID 2 50
PID 3 56
PID 4 63 EIA SUBMISSION DCFW
• Morlais team has met with the DCFW three times to introduce and update the project DCFW MISSION STATEMENT
• Morlais team revisited when we had SLVIA completed for land • Vision is for a Wales that is simply a based elements better place.
• Promote good design for the built environment, across sectors, by connecting the design disciplines.
• Supporting local planning authorities, developers and clients to capture the value of design excellence. HYDROGEN AT HOLYHEAD CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
The primary benefits of the Morlais Project will be support for:
• Development of the global tidal stream industry
• Government policy
• Local economic growth
• Smart and Resilient North Wales
Opportunities:
• Supply chain
• Technology development – supporting monitoring, streamlining technologies, Energy Systems
• Education WHAT’S NEXT
Morlais A • Identifying relevant contractor • Developer berthing agreements • Ensuring design process starts early to allow shovel ready in 2021 • Ensuring developers have access to • relevant supply chain • Dockside facilities • Maintenance • Skill set – working with schools and colleges • Decommissioning discussion with BEIS • Completion of consent process(TWAo and ML)
Morlais B • Continued monitoring of environment to further deployment • Clearance of conditions • Operating procedures • Rent arrangements – AfSL – application for sub lease • Operating with multiple developers BACKGROUND INFORMATION
www.morlaisenergy.com
• All project documentation for TWAo and marine licence
• Background information on tech and partners
• Supplier/ Supply chain portal
• Skills and education portal THANK YOU
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