Proposed modifications to Offshore Transmission (OFTO) licences
- Publication type:
- Consultation
- Publication date:
- Last updated:
- Closed date:
- 09 October 2025
- Status:
- Closed (with decision)
- Topic:
- Offshore electricity transmission
The Authority is consulting on proposed modifications to Offshore Transmission Licences (OFTO Licences).
Details of outcome
We gave notice on 11 September 2025 that we proposed to make modifications to the Offshore Electricity Transmission Licence. We asked for any representations to the modifications to be made on or before 9 October 2025.
Having considered the responses, the Authority has decided to proceed with the modifications.
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Original consultation
Consultation description
The amendments fall into two main groupings:
- proposed modifications to Amended Standard Condition E12-J3 of OFTO Licences
- proposed modifications to Amended Standard Condition E12-J4 of OFTO Licences
The Authority is consulting on these amendments under section 11A(2) of the Electricity Act 1989 and is seeking views by 9 October 2025.
Who should respond
This consultation is aimed at Offshore Transmission Owners, current and prospective bidders for OFTO Licences and other interested parties.
Respond name
Respond email
Main document
Subsidiary documents
All updates
6 March 2026 added decision document, consultation response and notices of amended standard conditions.