RE: Rns5 Dec 2018 07:14
Nice update :- ‘completing the negotiations that are underway with three potential equity providers that have provided the Company with term sheets for equity funding (at Project or subsidiary level). The term sheets are not binding and at this stage it is not guaranteed that InfraStrata will enter into a binding equity agreement. However, discussions are detailed and advanced and InfraStrata is still on track to provide a full update in Q4 2018 as previously stated.
Enabling works have been planned as the next phase of the Project, ahead of a final investment decision, and are scheduled to start in January 2019.
In addition, InfraStrata has engaged Costain to undertake a Concept Development Study to consider the technical implications of twinning the pipeline that runs between Northern Ireland and Scotland including the restrictions of connecting any new pipeline into the existing network and regulatory framework. There are no guarantees that it will be possible to twin the interconnecting pipeline at this stage and further details will be provided when possible.
Further, Atkins has been engaged to further investigate and provide a Concept Development Study on developing additional caverns on Islandmagee, as previous advice received indicated that an additional 15 caverns could be possible on top of the 8 already planned. However, there are no guarantees that it will be possible to develop any further caverns at this stage and further details will be provided when appropriate.
John Wood, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "It is testament to the team that we are building at InfraStrata that we have managed to deliver these milestones in a timely manner. As we progress through to the end of 2018, we are working hard to close out the equity funding for the Project. We are working through the process methodically to ensure we create maximum shareholder value. We are working to ensure we hit the ground running in 2019 with many work streams in progress’