Modifying the special conditions of the NGT gas transporter licence

Publication type:
Consultation
Publication date:
Last updated:
Closed date:
Status:
Closed (with decision)
Topic:
Gas transmission,
Gas distribution

We consulted on a proposed licence change to Special Condition 9.13 of the gas transporter licence.

Details of outcome

This decision notice and cover letter outlines our decision to approve proposed changes to National Gas Transmission Plc’s Gas Transporter Licence on sections relating to Capacity Requests, Baseline Capacity and Capacity Substitution. 

This is following a statutory consultation on 14 October 2025 on these proposed changes. The statutory consultation closed on 15 November 2025 and we have decided to implement the modifications as set out below. 

Read the full outcome

Decision on modification of NGT licence baselines special conditions [PDF, 90.36KB]
Decision notice on modification of NGT Licence Baseline Special Conditions [PDF, 365.02KB]
Modifying the special conditions of the NGT gas transporter licence statutory consultation: Cadent Gas Ltd response [PDF, 123.19KB]
Modifying the special conditions of the NGT gas transporter licence statutory consultation: National Gas Transmission plc response [PDF, 74.20KB]

Original consultation

Consultation description 

This statutory consultation is proposing to modify Appendix 1 and 2 to Special Condition 9.13 (Capacity Requests, Baseline Capacity and Capacity Substitution) of National Gas Transmission Plc’s (NGT) gas transporter licence (the “Licence”) to update baseline capacity values and to reflect changes in system capability.

Who should respond  

We welcome representations on our proposed modifications to the licence. We particularly welcome responses from:

  • gas transporters
  • gas distribution networks

Following the consultation, a decision will be taken on modifying the licence in due course. Your views will help inform that decision.

Consultation documents 

Modifying the special conditions of the NGT gas transporter licence: statutory consultation [PDF, 505.23KB]