Ongoing operations
St Fergus Gas Terminal (SFGT), owned by North Sea Midstream Partners (NSMP), has supported the UK’s economic growth by delivering secure energy supplies to industry and consumers since 1977.
The St Fergus System receives gas from upstream producers spanning the West of Shetland, Northern and Central North Sea and Norway via the FUKA and SIRGE pipelines. Gas is also received from the Vesterled pipeline from Gassco’s Norwegian infrastructure network.
The St Fergus-area-managed facilities support the transportation and processing of up to 30% of the UK's gas demand daily. The terminal also provides employment, including apprenticeships, for the communities in the north-east of Scotland.
SFGT continues to facilitate new projects aimed at supporting the UK’s energy security. The terminal received first gas from the Shell-operated Victory field in late 2025 and the BP-operated ESP pipeline is expected to connect to the St Fergus System in 2026, bringing further West of Shetland gas.
Energy transition
As the home of the Acorn Project, SFGT is expected to make an important contribution to the UK's energy transition and net zero goals. Subject to FID and regulatory approvals, the terminal will receive CO2 from the Scottish Cluster and other emitters, ahead of transportation to depleted offshore reservoirs for secure storage. NSMP is supporting early study and development work for Acorn, which will decarbonise SFGT, as well as helping decarbonise Scottish industry.
Ongoing operations
The Scottish Area Gas Evacuation (SAGE System), which has a capacity of 1.15 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day, is an integrated gas transportation and processing system composed of the SAGE pipeline and SAGE terminal.
The SAGE terminal, an important part of the UK’s energy infrastructure, was commissioned in 1992 and expanded in 1995.
The SAGE System, operated by SAGE North Sea Ltd, serves the UK Northern and Central North Sea and the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Energy transition
Scope one emissions from the terminal have been reduced by more than 30% since 2018 due to greenhouse gas and energy management initiatives.
The system’s proximity to gas and power grids could support a variety of energy transition opportunities. Further opportunities from fuel switching to electrification and renewable power generation are under consideration.
Last updated 15/1/2026