In Part 1 of the Energy Act 2008 (gas importation and storage), after section 3 insert—

“3AException for unloading to an installation in certain circumstances

The prohibition in section 2(1) does not apply to a person (“A”) who uses a controlled place for the unloading of gas to an installation if—

(a)

the installation is maintained by another person (“B”) who has a licence in respect of the maintenance of the installation and the use of a controlled place for the unloading of gas to it, and

(b)

B consents to the use by A of the controlled place for the unloading of gas to the installation.”