What we do

TOTAL E&P UK's St Fergus Gas Terminal covers over 220 acres and receives and processes around 15 per cent of the UK's daily gas requirements. The terminal is responsible for: • transporting offshore gas to shore, • receiving the gas onshore, • processing the gas to National Grid specification, • delivering the gas to shippers, • ensuring a balance between supply and demand.

Gas transported through the FTS consists mainly of methane, together with heavier natural gas liquids such as butane and propane. As it enters the terminal, the gas is fed through a slug catcher. This separates condensates from the gas.

The gas is then sent into the main process system where it is cooled to between -10° and -50°C. This removes any remaining liquids. Finally, the dry gas – which is suitable for use in homes and workplaces – is metered before being delivered to the neighbouring Transco terminal for distribution within the UK.

The liquids which are separated off, are either sent:
• 24km along the coast to join the BP Forties pipeline System at Cruden Bay,
• or to Shell's Mossmorran plant via the adjacent Shell St Fergus Terminal.

Gas received from Miller is heated and de-pressurised (to prevent liquid hydrocarbons condensing in the pipeline). It is then sent to the Peterhead Power Station.

As the demand for gas grows, Total looks forward to the future and continuing to adapt and develop the terminal's flexibility to meet UK requirements and those of an international client base.