PART 5Distribution
Independence of gas transporters authorised to convey gas to premises18
1
Section 7 of the Gas Act 1986 (licensing of gas transporters) M1 is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (2), for “subsection (3)” substitute “
subsections (3) and (3A)
”
.
3
After subsection (3) insert—
3A
A licence authorising the conveyance of gas through pipes to any premises must not be granted under this section to a person who is a gas producer unless it is a condition of the licence that the person must not convey gas through pipes to 100,000 or more sets of premises.
4
In subsection (4), for “The” substitute “
Subject to subsection (3A), the
”
.
5
In subsection (10), before paragraph (a) insert—
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“gas producer” means a person who—
i
gets natural gas from its natural condition in strata otherwise than as an unintended consequence of the storage of gas, and requires a licence under section 3 of the Petroleum Act 1998 (licences to search and bore for and get petroleum) to do so or would require such a licence if getting the gas in Great Britain; or
ii
produces any other gas, including in particular biomethane, which is suitable for conveyance through pipes to premises in accordance with a licence under section 7;