2. In this Order—
“exempt gas interconnector” means a gas interconnector(1) that does not subsist (whether in whole or in part) for the purpose of the conveyance of gas (whether in both directions or in only one) between a gas transportation system situated in Great Britain and a gas transportation system situated in another country or territory; and
“gas transportation system” means a pipe-line system (including any associated apparatus) which subsists wholly or primarily for the purpose of the conveyance of gas through pipes with a view to its supply to consumers situated within the same country or territory as that pipe-line system.
The definition of gas interconnector was inserted in section 5 of the Gas Act 1986 by section 149(3) of the Energy Act 2004 (c. 20). Section 149(3) was commenced on 1st December 2004 by S.I. 2004/2575.