Ofreg on Behalf of Authority Issues Consultation Paper RE 05/06 Interconnector Allocations

Ofreg on behalf of The Northern Ireland Authority for Energy Regulation today published a consultation paper entiitled “Interconnector Allocations for 2005/06” dealiing with interconnector allocation arrangements for 2005 - 2006. The paper presents those issues which require consultation with the industry and other interested parties. Following the consultation process, Ofreg will produce a decision paper in September 2004 on interconnector allocation for 2005/2006.

A paper copy of this document can be obtained by contacting
Donna Hamill
Ofreg
Brookmount Buildings
42 Fountain Street
Belfast
BT1 5EE
028 9031 1575
donna.hamill@ofregni.gov.uk

Copies will be made available in large print, Braille, audio cassette and a variety of relevant minority languages if required.

Respondents are asked to reply before 10 September 04

Notes for Editors

1.OFREG (the Office for the Regulation of Electricity and Gas) supports the Northern Ireland Authority for Energy Regulation (NIAER) the regulator of the Electrcity and Gas industries in Northern Ireland. NIAER’s powers are derived from the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992, the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 both as amended by the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003.

For further information contact Terry McErlane at Weber Shandwick Telephone 028 90761007 or 07770886911