Explanatory Notes

Energy Act 2013

2013 CHAPTER 32

18 December 2013

Commentary on Sections

Part 4: Government Pipe-Line and Storage System

Section 120: Rights in relation to the government pipe-line and storage system

509.This section provides that the Secretary of State may maintain and use the government pipe-line and storage system, or any part of it, for any purpose for which it is suitable.

510.It also provides that the Secretary of State may inspect or survey the system or any land on or under which it is situated and may remove, replace or renew the system or any part of it. If the system, or any part of it, is removed or abandoned, he or she may restore the land.