NIAER issues statement re proposed Phoenix takeover

NIAER, following the close of the consultation period on the proposed takeover of Phoenix Natural Gas by Terra Firma Holdings and the publication of the responses received,(to view responses click on this LINK today issued a statement outlining its position on the matter. To view this statement please click HERE and paper copies are available from Kevin Shiels, Ofreg, Brookmount Buildings, 42 Fountain Street, Belfast.BT1 5EE

Tel. 028 9031 1575, Fax 028 9031 1740.

Copies will be made available in large print, Braille, audio cassette and a variety of relevant minority languages if required.

Notes for Editors

OFREG (the Office for the Regulation of Electricity and Gas) supports the Northern Ireland Authority for Energy Regulation (NIAER) the regulator of the Electricity and Gas industries in Northern Ireland. NIAER’s powers are derived from the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992, the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 both as amended by the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003.

For further information contact Terry McErlane at Weber Shandwick Telephone 028 90761007 or 07770886911