Disconnections

Disconnecting from the NTS is broken down into two category types, which are set out below:

Disconnection (physical)

Decommissioning (complete removal)

Positive isolation from the NTS and the customer’s facilities.

Physical air-gap between the two assets
Gas is unable to flow
National Gas maintains site

Assets on site move into a mothballing preservation state.

Site returned to original state

All assets disconnected and removed including the removal of pipeline.

Asset preservation (mothballing)

Following disconnection of the assets, we will conduct ongoing site maintenance to make sure the site is safe and preserved if in the event the customer wishes to bring the site back ‘on stream’.
As this is a request from the customer, costs for maintenance are payable by the customer.

Asset preservation (mothballing)

May be required if the assets are disconnected and the customer’s timeline for decommissioning is significantly later.
We will conduct ongoing site maintenance to make sure the site is safe
As this is a customer-driven request costs for maintenance are payable by the customer

If you have an existing connection to the NTS and would like to disconnect or decommission it, you will need to follow the A2O process by submitting the physical disconnection form.

It is adviseable to first discuss your request with us by contacting us at [email protected].