Part 3Nationally significant infrastructure projects
Energy
I119Gas reception facilities
1
The construction of a gas reception facility is within section 14(1)(e) only if (when constructed)—
a
the facility will be in England and will be within subsection (4), and
b
the maximum flow rate of the facility is expected to be at least 4.5 million standard cubic metres per day.
2
The alteration of a gas reception facility is within section 14(1)(e) only if—
a
the facility is in England and is within subsection (4), and
b
the effect of the alteration is expected to be to increase by at least 4.5 million standard cubic metres per day the maximum flow rate of the facility.
3
“Gas reception facility” means a facility for—
a
the reception of natural gas in gaseous form from outside England, and
b
the handling of natural gas (other than its storage).
4
A gas reception facility is within this subsection if—
a
the gas handled by the facility does not originate in England, Wales or Scotland,
b
the gas does not arrive at the facility from Scotland or Wales, and
c
the gas has not already been handled at another facility after its arrival in England.
5
“Maximum flow rate” means the maximum rate at which gas is able to flow out of the facility.