(1)The construction of a gas reception facility is within section 14(1)(e) only if (when constructed)—
(a)the facility will be in England and will be within subsection (4), and
(b)the maximum flow rate of the facility is expected to be at least 4.5 million standard cubic metres per day.
(2)The alteration of a gas reception facility is within section 14(1)(e) only if—
(a)the facility is in England and is within subsection (4), and
(b)the effect of the alteration is expected to be to increase by at least 4.5 million standard cubic metres per day the maximum flow rate of the facility.
(3)“Gas reception facility” means a facility for—
(a)the reception of natural gas in gaseous form from outside England, and
(b)the handling of natural gas (other than its storage).
(4)A gas reception facility is within this subsection if—
(a)the gas handled by the facility does not originate in England, Wales or Scotland,
(b)the gas does not arrive at the facility from Scotland or Wales, and
(c)the gas has not already been handled at another facility after its arrival in England.
(5)“Maximum flow rate” means the maximum rate at which gas is able to flow out of the facility.
Commencement Information
I1S. 19 in force at 1.3.2010 by S.I. 2010/101, art. 4(a) (with art. 6)