Volume of gas leaks: Didcot, Oxfordshire

James Twallin made this Environmental Information Regulations request to Scotia Gas Networks Limited
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Dear Scotia Gas Networks Limited,

I am writing to make a request under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR).

Please provide the following environmental information regarding gas leaks and associated emissions in Didcot, Oxfordshire (postcodes: OX11)

- Data on the number of reported leaks in the area over the past two years
- Any available estimates of average gas leakage per reported incident
- Environmental impact assessments related to these leaks, if conducted
- Records of gas leak repairs carried out in the area over the past two years
- Response time data per incident
- Pipe asset age/type for each leak location

Please provide the data in a machine readable format such as json, csv, xls.

Thank you for your assistance with this matter.

Yours faithfully,

James Twallin

Customer, Scotia Gas Networks Limited

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Data Protection, Scotia Gas Networks Limited

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Dear Mr Twallin

We write to acknowledge receipt of your request for environmental information made under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

We will endeavour to provide you with a response as soon as possible, however no later than 20 working days.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions in the meantime.

Kind Regards

Candice Campbell
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SGN, Fullarton House, 1 Fullarton Drive, Cambuslang, Glasgow G32 8FD
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Dear SGN,

I would like to kindly remind you of your obligation to respond within 20 working days of receiving the original request.

Yours sincerely,

James Twallin

Data Protection, Scotia Gas Networks Limited

Classified as Internal

Good Morning

We are aware of the deadline which is tomorrow, taking into account the bank holidays across the festive period.

The information will be sent over to you by close of business tomorrow.

Kind regards

Candice Campbell
Data Privacy Manager
E: [email address]
SGN, Fullarton House, 1 Fullarton Drive, Cambuslang, Glasgow G32 8FD
Please note my working days are: Tuesday – Friday (inclusive)

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Data Protection, Scotia Gas Networks Limited

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Good Afternoon

We write in response to your request for information made under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

Please find attached:
- SGN response letter dated 16 January; and
- Copy of the data in excel format as per your request.

We trust that this satisfies your request, however please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Kind Regards

Candice Campbell
Data Privacy Manager
E: [email address]
SGN, Fullarton House, 1 Fullarton Drive, Cambuslang, Glasgow G32 8FD
Please note my working days are: Tuesday – Friday (inclusive)

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Dear Data Protection,

Thank you for your message.

Please could I have the data presented in the same form as the other requests? Please consult with Rhona who has suppiied the responses to the other FOIs.

Yours sincerely,

James Twallin

Data Protection, Scotia Gas Networks Limited

Classified as Internal

Good Afternoon

The information disclosed to you as part of your request provides the required response to your request, in line with the Regulations.

As we have received multiple requests from you over a certain time period, we have worked with the Data and Analytics team to produce the most efficient reports for you whilst ensuring we answer the response appropriately and in line with the Regulations.

The information provided to you in previous requests, was manually extracted from our systems and as such, if this is required, it will take further time and resources to provide this information to you. We may also have to consider whether charges apply due to the time and resources, as we note on our website regarding EIR requests.

Can you please confirm if you would like to progress with the information in this format? We will then review and confirm whether charges will apply.

Kind regards

Candice Campbell
Data Privacy Manager
E: [email address]
SGN, Fullarton House, 1 Fullarton Drive, Cambuslang, Glasgow G32 8FD
Please note my working days are: Tuesday – Friday (inclusive)

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Dear Candice,

Thank you for your response. Yes, I require it in the same format as before. I don't believe charges are acceptable since:

1. This information falls squarely within EIR obligations regarding environmental emissions data
2. The data should be readily accessible in your systems given regulatory reporting requirements
3. The time period (2 years) and geographic scope (single postcode area) are reasonable

If you intend to apply charges, please provide detailed written justification with reference to specific EIR provisions.

Regards,

James Twallin

Data Protection, Scotia Gas Networks Limited

Classified as Internal

Good Afternoon

To make you aware, we have submitted another request to our Data and Analytics team, with the aim of providing you the data in the previous format.

This may take some time however we will provide this to you once we have it.

Kind regards

Candice Campbell
Data Privacy Manager
E: [email address]
SGN, Fullarton House, 1 Fullarton Drive, Cambuslang, Glasgow G32 8FD
Please note my working days are: Tuesday – Friday (inclusive)

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Data Protection, Scotia Gas Networks Limited

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Good Morning

Please find attached the new report which has been run by our Data and Analytics team.

Kind regards

Candice Campbell
Data Privacy Manager
E: [email address]
SGN, Fullarton House, 1 Fullarton Drive, Cambuslang, Glasgow G32 8FD
Please note my working days are: Tuesday – Friday (inclusive)

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