Hyder Gas Networks Limited

NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO GRANT AN EXTENSION TO A PUBLIC GAS TRANSPORTERS LICENCE

The Director General of Gas Supply, pursuant to section 7(5) of the Gas Act 1986, hereby gives notice that he proposes to grant an extension to a licence under that section held by Hyder Gas Networks Limited, whose registered office is situated at PO Box 295, Alexandra Gate, Rover Way, Cardiff CF24 5UE. The extension, if awarded, will authorise the above-named to convey gas through pipes to any premises in the areas briefly described below and shown on maps previously submitted to the Director General. Areas: Higher Lane, Swansea Parc Morfa, Kinmel Bay, Conwy Copies of these maps are available for inspection at the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets at the address shown below. The Director General is of the opinion that the above-named applicant intends to carry on the activities which may be authorised by its licence under section 7 of the Act in the areas named, and that the granting of the extension will be calculated: (a) to secure that reasonable demands for gas in Great Britian are met, and (b) to secure effective competition in the supply of gas conveyed through pipes. Any representations or objections with respect to the proposed extensions may be made in writing and delivered to Miss Natasha Vernon, Office of Gas Supply, 5th Floor, 16 Palace Street, London SW1E 5JD, no later than 25th August 2000.