Energy Act 2008

35 Chapter 3: interpretation

(1) In this Chapter—

• “carbon storage facility” has the meaning given by section 20(8);

• “carbon storage installation” has the meaning given by section 30(5);

• “closure”, in relation to a carbon storage facility, has the meaning given by section 20(8);

• “controlled place” has the meaning given by section 17(3);

• “Gas Importation and Storage Zone” means an area designated under section 1(5);

• “installation” includes any floating structure or device maintained on a station by whatever means;

• “licence” means a licence granted under section 18(1), and “licence holder” is to be construed accordingly;

• “licensing authority” has the meaning given by section 18(2).

(2) An Order in Council under section 126(2) of the Scotland Act 1998 (c. 46) (apportionment of sea areas) has effect for the purposes of this Chapter if, or to the extent that, the Order is expressed to apply—

(a) by virtue of this subsection, for the purposes of this Chapter, or

(b) if no provision has been made by virtue of paragraph (a), for the general or residual purposes of that Act.