1. Example Feasibility Study Matrix
Feasibility Study Scope
Indicative Timescale
Indicative Cost
Basic change / connection
Small flow rate change at an existing site with National Grid owned Connection AGI, or
A new Industrial & Commercial NTS connection at a green field site requiring no service pipeline and with no neighbouring NTS exit points.
3 months
£10k to £50k
Semi complex change / connection
Ramp rate change at an existing site with a National Grid owned Connection and with no other NTS exit customers in close proximity, or
New connection approx 20km from NTS requiring service pipeline construction across good terrain
6 months
£50k to £100k
Complex change / connection
Multiple modifications (flow rate, ramp rates etc) to an existing site with National Grid owned connection & metering AGIs and/or with a number of other NTS exit customers in close proximity, or
New power station connection 20+km from NTS requiring service pipeline construction across poor terrain
9+ months
£100k to £250k