Current Project Status
The Environmental Agency (EA) is in the process of reviewing our application for a permit to conduct a small-scale trial. Planetary will follow the guidelines from the EA, and future steps and timing will be determined based on EA requirements as well as input and guidance from the local community.
A timeline of this project’s past steps is included below.
Most Recent Update
The Environment Agency has recently begun working with the independent Water Research Centre (WRC) to appraise our project proposal and verify its safety. Planetary is cooperating with both groups’ investigations and we will provide all requested information.
As always, our project will only go forward once all relevant regulators, including the Environment Agency, have reviewed our evidence and are satisfied that it is safe.
Timeline
Completion of in-lab and large scale “swimming pool” experimental program.
Completion of the Westward OH2 GGR Project, funded by the UK Government. Report available here.
Initial systems and methods test in Cornwall, with approval of the Environment Agency.
Outreach to governmental and environmental groups in Cornwall for engagement on plan development.
Provisional approval of this study granted by a local regulator, with a recommendation to supply more information on:
- Environmental impact
- Detailed project life cycle analysis (carbon footprint)
- Risk assessment related to material handling
- Community engagement
Version 2.0 of the Planetary MRV Framework published, incorporating data from early trials and community feedback.
Public information sessions and dialogue with the community held in Hayle, Truro, and online establishing engagement with community and conservation groups. These sessions included both one-on-one meetings with individuals and group discussions. We welcome direct conversations with members of the public – please contact us at Cornwall_project@planetarytech.com.
Pre-study biological surveys completed, data from which will be published when available. Ongoing community engagement, which will continue indefinitely and throughout all project stages.
The Environment Agency works with the Water Research Centre (WRC) to independently evaluate Planetary’s project proposal.