Representation by Redcar Bulk Terminal Limited (Redcar Bulk Terminal Limited)
- Date submitted
- 29 October 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Application by Net Zero Teesside Power Limited (“NZT”) for an Order Granting Development Consent for the Net Zero Teesside Project ("the Project") 1. This Relevant Representation is submitted on behalf of Redcar Bulk Terminal Limited (Company Registration Number 07402297) of Time Central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 4BF (“RBT”). 2. RBT wishes to make this Relevant Representation in order to protect its position in relation to its land and operations which are within and adjacent to the proposed Order limits. 3. RBT is the operator of a deep-water marine terminal situated on the South Bank of the River Tees (“the Terminal”). The Terminal is the deepest terminal on the east coast of the United Kingdom, capable of handling Cape Size Vessels with drafts up to 17 metres. The Terminal operates a 320 metre long quay equipped with 2 rail mounted gantry cranes used for loading and unloading bulk and irregular sized cargo. The Terminal includes about a 130-hectare area used for short- and long-term storage and processing for bulk cargoes. The Terminal has separate rail handling facilities for rapid loading and off-loading of rail freight traffic and direct access to the UK rail and road networks with links to the A66, A19 and A1(M). 4. NZT is seeking to use RBT land and facilities for the purposes of unloading outsized loads during the construction phase of the Project. Compulsory acquisition powers are sought over Plot 222, being a section of the Terminal’s quay and Plot 223, being an access corridor across the Terminal’s storage area. Rights are also sought under compulsory acquisition for an underground high pressure gas pipeline over Plot 288, being part of the RBT rail loading station and road and rail access to RBT’s site. 5. RBT does not object to the principle of the underlying Project in terms of the benefits it seeks to deliver to Teesside and region beyond. However, it is concerned with the impact of the Project detrimentally affecting RBT’s on-going operations at the Terminal and that of its customers. RBT further believes that alternatives to NZT’s preferred offloading solution can be provided at the Terminal and should be fully considered by NZT. 6. RBT has entered into commercial negotiations relating to the use of the Terminal by NZT. However, RBT will also require protective provisions to be included within the Order to ensure that RBT’s interests are adequately protected, NZT’s use is compatible with RBT’s use and relevant safety standards are complied with. 7. RBT reserves the right to make further representations during the examination process but in the meantime will continue to negotiate with NZT with a view to reaching a satisfactory agreement. If an agreement is signed and completed, RBT will notify the Planning Inspectorate and withdraw this objection. 8. RBT therefore requests to be registered as an Interested Party to the examination and to make submissions on the topics of compulsory acquisition, construction impact affecting the Terminal and the Development Consent Order itself.