Utility Regulator consults on new gas storage licence for Islandmagee Storage Ltd

The Utility Regulator has today given notice of its intention to grant a gas storage licence to Islandmagee Storage Ltd (IMSL).

IMSL are currently progressing a project to store gas within salt layers in the Larne Lough area of Antrim.

IMSL has applied to the Utility Regulator for a gas storage licence since storing gas, in a gas storage facility, is a licensable activity in Northern Ireland under the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996. The Gas Order also requires that the Utility Regulator gives notice of its intention to grant a licence and shall consider any representations or objections before granting a licence.

A copy of the proposed licence accompanies this notice.

Responses to the notice, preferably in electronic format, should be forwarded on or before 10th October 2012 to:
Richard Hume
The Utility Regulator
Queens House
14 Queen Street
Belfast
BT1 6ED
Email: richard.hume@uregni.gov.uk

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