GDN Presentation

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A PRESENTATION BY ERIKA MELÉN OF THE ENERGY
NETWORKS ASSOCIATION

• GDN Presentation
• Shipperless/Unregistered Sites

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Re-cap on xoserve Processes

• Unregistered Shipperless sites are currently
  divided into two pots Activity and No Activity
• Activity MPRs are sent to the shipper in question
  to resolve
• No Activity MPRs process is being set up and will
  require input from UIPs, GDNs and MAMs xoserve
  are due to start discussions with relevant
  parties shortly.
• 11,500 MPRs currently in the Activity Pot
• 20,000 MPRs currently in the No Activity Pot

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GDN Rights

• Transporters/Suppliers have rights of entry to
  inspect (Gas Code para 23) regardless of whether
  theft / gas illegally taken is suspected.
• Transporters/Suppliers may cut off supply where
  the consumer intentionally damages fittings /
  meter /service pipe (Gas Code para 10)
• Transporters/Suppliers may cut of supply where a
  person entering into occupation of any premises
  previously supplied with gas by a gas supplier
  does not take a supply of gas. (Gas Code para
  24(1)(c))
• If a consumer improperly uses or deals with gas
  so as to interfere with the efficient conveyance
  of gas by the public gas transporter (whether to
  the consumer or to any other person), the
  transporter may, if he thinks fit, disconnect the
  consumers premises. (Gas Code, Schedule 2B, para
  18) - This paragraph is open to interpretation
  and different opinions may be had by GDNs

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Conclusions

• The new No Activity xoserve process has not been
  given the opportunity to yield any results yet
• Data collection exercises are needed across
  industry parties
• Resolving root causes and tighter regulation need
  to be given further consideration
• Site visits may not be the most effective
  solution at present as there is currently no
  method of prioritisation and potential high costs
  to the industry