Office of Gas and Electricity Markets 9 Millbank
Westminster London SW1P 3GE
Dear Sir or Madam
Balgzand-Bacton gas interconnector (BBL) consultation
DTe and Ofgem published today on their websites parallel consultations in relation to Gastransport Services’ (GTS) request for early guidance on the regulatory treatment of the proposed gas pipeline between the Netherlands and the UK connecting Balgzand and Bacton. This early guidance has been requested pending implementation of the new Gas Directive in relation to interconnectors in the Netherlands and the UK.
Further background, relevant issues for consultation and contact details are contained within the respective consultation papers available on our websites: www.dte.nl and
www.ofgem.gov.uk. The closing date for both consultations will be 17 October 2003. If you have any questions on this letter you can contact Martijn van Gemert (+31) 70 3301398 or Kevin James 020 7901 7181.
Yours faithfully
Ivo R. Verdonkschot and Kyran Hanks