Net Zero North Sea Storage Limited: Consultation on BOC & H2T Discontinuation Determination

Details of outcome

We received three responses to our consultation from members of the public, requesting further clarity on the impact of the discontinuation of BOC and H2T on the connection on future users, as well as challenging areas of our minded to position.

We have carefully considered the feedback received and potential impacts to current and future users of the network. Based on this, we have reached our final position in regards to the Consultation on BOC and H2T Discontinuation as set out in this Final Determination.

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Original consultation

Ofgem is seeking views on our minded to position on the proposed modifications within Net Zero North Sea Storage Ltd’s BOC and H2T Discontinuation Change in Scope Submission primarily regarding the removal of the BOC and H2T spur pipelines.

This submission follows formal announcement of the discontinuation of the BOC project from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (‘DESNZ’) in September 2025 (‘BOC announcement’).

As well as the announcement from developer bp that it was withdrawing its Development Consent Order, and planning to discontinue the H2T project in December 2025 (‘H2T announcement’).

Who should respond

We welcome responses from both Licensees, current and future network users, and any other interested parties, including members of the public.