Utility Regulator publishes Gas Storage Regulatory Framework Conclusions Paper

The conclusions paper confirms the criteria that the Utility Regulator will use to determine the most appropriate access regime for future gas storage facilities in Northern Ireland.  The paper also discusses some potential areas that the Utility Regulator is considering that may provide support for gas storage developments in Northern Ireland.

The conclusions paper follows the Gas Storage Regulatory Framework Consultation Paper which was published in July 2009. The Utility Regulator received seven responses to the consultation which are available below:

Airtricity

BGE/Storengy

Consumer Council

Endessa Ireland

Islandmagee Storage

Phoenix Natural Gas

Viridian Power and Energy

Any queries should be addressed to:

Richard Hume
Utility Regulator
Queens House
14 Queen Street
Belfast
BT1 6ED

or via e-mail: richard.hume@niaur.gov.uk

Alternatively, paper copies can be obtained from Richard at the above address or telephone 028 90 316328. Copies of the documents can be made available in large print, Braille, audio cassette and a variety of relevant minority languages if required.