FAQs

To facilitate the integration of the existing infrastructure at the PoA Terminal into the Liverpool Bay Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Transportation and Storage (T&S) Project, we are decommissioning and repurposing the existing facility.

The work includes:

• partially decommissioning the PoA facilities to enable CO₂ transportation and storage;
• housing new equipment to enable the filtering and compression of CO₂ before it is sent to the offshore pipeline, including PIGing facilities, filters, compressors, a diesel system, a vent package, nitrogen generation, sub-stations, buildings and a warehouse; and
• laying new cables and removing and replacing the existing block valve on Warren Farm.

These works will play a crucial role in preparing the PoA Terminal for future CO₂ transportation and storage operations and ensuring it is ready for the equipment to transport and store CO₂ offshore.

The PoA Decommissioning and Site Preparation Works began in September 2025 following planning consent being granted by Flintshire County Council (FCC) in May 2024 under the Town and Country Planning Act (TCPA) 1990 (as amended).

As of December 2025, the PoA Terminal’s Inlet Area has been removed and temporary facilities have been installed to support project delivery, including dedicated car parking spaces, a warehouse and a designated lay down area for staging materials and equipment.

The PoA Cable Route Foreshore Works focuses on laying a new combined electric and fibre optic cable between the PoA Terminal and the Mean Low Water Spring (MLWS) line. This will connect the onshore grid at the PoA Terminal to the New Douglas Offshore CCS Platform in Liverpool Bay, to supply the power and upgraded telecommunications needed to support the receipt and distribution of CO₂ to the storage sites.

The PoA Decommissioning and Site Preparation Works involves the repurposing of the existing infrastructure at the PoA Terminal with the rest being decommissioned and removed. This is to ensure it is ready for the equipment to process and transport the CO₂ offshore.

Both works are part of the overarching PoA development works required to prepare the PoA Terminal for future CO₂ transportation and storage operations. They were granted planning permission under the same planning application (reference number: FUL/000246/23) by FCC in May 2024 under the TCPA 1990 (as amended).

The PoA Cable Route Foreshore Works Proposed Development is seeking re-authorisation for part of the same cable installation works already consented under application reference number: FUL/000246/23, but on a new alignment of the electrical and fibre-optic cable that is approximately 250m further east along Talacre Beach. The planning application for the Proposed Development was submitted on 15 August 2025 to FCC (reference number: FUL/000705/25).

The Point of Ayr (PoA) Terminal development includes the demolition of existing facilities that are either not required for this redevelopment or cannot be repurposed, along with the refurbishment of the remaining buildings to meet project needs.

The amount of plant equipment to be removed is shown in our skyline graphics (see image 1). The equipment highlighted in red will eventually be removed from site.

Image 1: PoA Terminal development south elevation

Our contractor, Saipem, is conducting an assessment on whether the flare stack can be reused or if a replacement is required. Further updates will be provided once the assessment is completed.

These facilities are essential to ensure safe and efficient operations for all personnel on site. The cabins will remain in place until 2028 to support ongoing development at the PoA Terminal.

Routine Emergency Alarm Tests are an essential part of our safety practices at the PoA Terminal. Tests are scheduled each month and are essential to ensure that in an emergency, all personnel are aware of the correct procedures within a short timescale and are safe should there be a real emergency situation. Each routine test includes three short alarms of a siren-like noise, each lasting approximately 15 seconds, spread over a five-minute period. Prior to each test, notifications will be posted on the community noticeboards around the PoA Terminal and on the PoA landing page of this website. Should scheduled alarms be required outside of the routine period, information will be provided through the noticeboards and website.

Temporary lighting will be installed during the demolition and construction phases for safety and security purposes. Wherever possible, decommissioning work will be carried out in daylight hours to minimise the use of the new lighting for these tasks. Working hours are 8am-6pm Monday to Friday and 8am-1pm on Saturdays, with an additional hour before and after these times allocated for site preparation and close-down, during which lighting may be required.

Any waste generated as a result of the works at the PoA Terminal will be dealt with in line with the Waste Management Plan. Where possible, the waste will be recycled. Duty of care checks will be carried out to ensure compliance with the regulations.

While the works will take place within the PoA Terminal boundary, certain equipment and operations may be seen from public areas. Any material produced as a result of the demolition will be removed as soon as possible.

Environmental surveys and assessments have been undertaken across the Point of Ayr (PoA) site and Warren Farm to ensure any impacts to sensitive receptors, such as residential homes, habitats and heritage sites, are minimised. The surveys and assessments have included:

• Impacts to surface and groundwater
• Impacts to soil
• Atmospheric assessments
• Noise and Vibration assessments
• Ecological assessments

With the findings from these surveys, appropriate mitigations will be implemented throughout the work as detailed in the environmental management plans in the TCPA Register of Environmental Actions and Commitments (REAC) document. These mitigations are aimed at reducing any environmental impacts across the area and are detailed in the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).

All the assessments were submitted to Flintshire County Council (FCC) and Natural Resource Wales (NRW) for review and have been approved to allow works to start.

An Ecological Clerk of Works has been appointed to support, oversee and monitor the ecological aspects of the work at PoA. They will be responsible for ensuring compliance with protected species and habitats legislation, monitoring ecological conditions and undertaking surveys.

The UK is home to a range of high-hazard industries and has developed a world-class safety regulatory regime. The UK government regulates all carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, its infrastructure and its operation. The safety of the PoA Decommissioning and Site Preparation Works will be regulated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) which has a long track record of effectively regulating safety in the UK hydrocarbon sector, including the previous operations at PoA.

The project will follow the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations, 2015, to ensure high safety standards. Furthermore, Saipem follows Life-Saving Rules (LSR), which are non-negotiable safety regulations designed to protect workers and prevent accidents.

Detailed information on the PoA Decommissioning and Site Preparation Works and updates on our progress can be found on our webpage: hynethub.co.uk/poa, and on our webpage: hynethub.co.uk/poa, and on our dedicated Latest News section. You may also like to receive our regular bi-monthly e-newsletter, which features the latest information on the Liverpool Bay CO₂ Transportation and Storage (T&S) infrastructure. Sign up for the e-newsletter by clicking the ‘Sign-up’ button at the bottom of our website homepage here.

Residents will be kept informed through communications on the site noticeboards and direct letter drops where necessary too.

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If you have any questions or comments, please email us at: hello@hynethub.co.uk or by calling 0113 395 4495.