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  • COMAH Public Information Northern Ireland

    Topics:
    • Actions to Protect our Environment, 
    • Resource & Waste Policy, 
    • Pollution, 
    • Environmental Advice for Planning, 
    • Regulation & Guidance, 
    • Control of major accident hazards, 
    • Pollution prevention and control

    Information about COMAH sites in Northern Ireland

    The Public information relates to operational establishments which are subject to the 2015 Regulations because certain dangerous substances are present at or above the qualifying thresholds in the Regulations.

    The information tells you about the type of business and the controls in place to minimise the likelihood of a major accident. You may take reassurance from the fact that many COMAH establishments have existed for a number of years and their operators understand the requirements placed on them to operate safely.

    Although the substances used or stored at COMAH establishments can be dangerous, the establishments are strictly regulated under the COMAH Regulations 2015 and have to manage their activities in a way which reduce risks to workers and the public. Operators must take all measures necessary to prevent major accidents and to limit their consequences for people and the environment. This is achieved through appropriate plant design, process control, mitigation measures and emergency procedures.

    In Northern Ireland the regulations are enforced by the Competent Authority which comprises jointly the Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA).

    There are two types (tiers) of establishment which are subject to COMAH, known as ‘Upper Tier’ and ‘Lower Tier’ depending on the quantity of dangerous substances they hold. Upper Tier establishments will hold greater quantities of dangerous substances meaning that additional requirements are placed on them by the Regulations.

    The table below list the establishments in Northern Ireland subject to the 2015 Regulations and links to the relevant information about each site. Follow the link on the site name to access the further information.

    Seveso statusPlant nameOperator OwnerTownCounty
    UPPER TIERBallylumford Power StationEP Ballylumford LimitedLarneAntrim
    UPPER TIERKilroot Power StationEP Kilroot LimitedCarrickfergusAntrim
    UPPER TIERINB Terminals InfrastructureINB Terminals Infrastructure (NI) LimitedBelfastDown
    UPPER TIERCalor LPG TerminalCalor Gas Norther Ireland LimitedBelfastDown
    UPPER TIERCloghan Point Oil TerminalCloghan Point (Holdings) LimitedCarrickfergusAntrim
    UPPER TIERFlogas LPG TerminalDCC Energy LimitedBelfastDown
    Lower tierGouldings NI FertilisersGouldings Chemicals LimitedLondonderryDerry
    UPPER TIERLSS Oil TerminalLSS LimitedLondonderryLondonderry
    UPPER TIERExolum Storage LimitedExolum Storage LimitedBelfastDown
    UPPER TIERBushmills DistilleryThe Old Bushmills Distillery Company LimitedBushmillsAntrim
    UPPER TIERNorbrookNorbrook Laboratories Limited
    Carnbane
    NewryArmagh
    Lower tierBOC Gases BelfastBOC Gases LimitedBelfastAntrim
    Lower tierShorts Brothers PLCShorts Brothers PLC AeroSystems BelfastDown
    Lower tierBrenntag ChemicalsBrenntag UK LimitedBelfastDown
    Lower tierYARA Fertilisers
     
    Charles Tennant and Company (Northern Ireland) LimitedBelfastDown
    Lower tierCoolkeeragh Power StationCoolkeeragh ESB LimitedMaydownLondonderry
    Lower tierGreenfield FertilisersGreenfield Fertilisers LimitedCraigavonArmagh
    Lower tierKelgar Haulage (LPG)Kelgar LimitedDungannonTyrone
    Lower tierMoy Park DungannonMoy Park LimitedDungannonTyrone
    Lower tierOrica Quarry ExplosivesOrica Blast & Quarry Surveys LimitedNewtownardsDown
    Lower tierEncirc GlassEncirc LimitedDerrylinFermanagh
    Lower tierTTCTennants Textile Colours LimitedBelfastDown
    Lower tierValero Oil TerminalValero Logistics UK LimitedBelfastAntrim
    Lower tierKemek Ltd Kemek LimitedCarrickfergusAntrim
    Lower tierNorbrookNorbrook Laboratories Limited
    Armagh Road
    NewryArmagh
    Lower tierLinergyLinergy Limited: Granville Industrial EstateDungannonTyrone
    Lower tierLinergyLinergy Limited: Glenavy SiteGlenavyAntrim
    Lower tierPortagas LtdPortagas LimitedArmaghArmagh

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