The Utility Regulator has published a notice of and decision on a Phoenix Energy Gas conveyance licence extension.
The licence extension is to facilitate the conveyance of biomethane from three sites which were located outside of the Phoenix Energy Licensed Area:
- United Renewables AD (Anaerobic Digestion) plant, lands 150 metres southwest of 5 Hannahstown Road, Slievenacloy, Lisburn, County Antrim BT28 3TB.
- RGWP Ltd AD plant, 91 Bowtown Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8SL.
- Rea Hill Farm Ltd AD plant, lands 166 metres north of 10 Rea Hill Road, Newtownabbey, County Antrim, BT36 5SF
The licence extension is granted on a non-exclusive basis and with immediate effect.
We previously consulted, on 25 November 2024, on the Phoenix Energy gas conveyance licence extension. Four responses were received to this consultation, which are available in the documents section below.
We consider that the licence extension is consistent with our statutory duty to promote the development and maintenance of an efficient, economic and coordinated gas industry in Northern Ireland. The extension will help to further the decarbonisation of the gas network and secure a diverse, viable and environmentally sustainable long-term energy supply, at minimal financial risk to consumers.
Documents:
Our decision paper on the licence extension includes six annexes which are outlined below and can be access through the decision paper link above.
Annex A: Phoenix Energy gas conveyance licence extension - licence update
Annex B: Notice under Article 8(6) of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996
Annex C: Phoenix Energy consultation response
Annex D: Hall’s Pig Farm consultation response
Annex E: United Renewables Ltd consultation response
Annex F: United Renewables Ltd consultation response
The licence extension shall have immediate effect with this publication.
Copies of all documents will be made available in large print, Braille, audio cassette and a variety of relevant minority languages if required.