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Gas Distribution Systems Regulations 2023

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(c) bid parameter ;
(d) list of documents required and criteria for the evaluation of
technicalcapacity, financial competence and legal status of interested
parties ;  and
(e)  details and cost for the acquisition of relevant data and studies.
(2)  The model licence and model contract for each bid round shall
reflect the conditions of the licensing round guidelines for the bid round, and
shall in all circumstances include these clauses—
(a) description of the local distribution zone ;
(b) term of the licence ;
(c)  minimum work programme and minimum level of investment ;
(d) details of guarantees to be provided by the licensee regarding the
performance of its licence obligations ;
(e) details of obligations regarding surrender, decommissioning and
abandonment ;
(f ) rules for the resolution of disputes including arbitration, mediation,
conciliation, or expert determination ;
(g)  applicable sanctions in the event of failure by the licensee to comply
with the terms and conditions of the licence ; and
(h) such other clauses as the Authority may deem necessary.
7.—(1)  Notwithstanding the provisions of Regulation 5, a qualified
person may apply to the Authority for the grant of a gas distribution licence
in the manner prescribed in guidelines issued by the Authority.
(2)  The Authority shall in considering an application under this regulation
carry out an assessment of the application taking into consideration—
(a) whether prior to the application a bid has been submitted to the
Authority for the local distribution zone in accordance with Regulation 5 ;
(b)  the proximity of the proposed gas distribution system to an existing
gas distribution system operated by the applicant ;
(c)  the technical capability of the applicant which shall include previous
experience in the construction and operation of a gas distribution system ;
(d) the financial capability of the applicant ;
(e)  the economic case for the licence, including the potential demand
for its use ;
(f ) natural gas availability ;
(g)  connectivity with an existing or proposed natural gas pipeline ;
(h) availability of alternative gas supply (including LNG, CNG) to the
city gate station of the proposed gas distribution system ;
Application
for grant
of  gas
distribution
licence in
a  local
distribution
zone