Commentary on Sections Part 3: Energy Regulation.Summary and Background Chapter 3: Special Administration Regime for Energy licensees
333.Chapter 3 provides for a special administration regime for the holders of electricity transmission or distribution licences or gas transportation licences. These provisions are designed to ensure the uninterrupted operation of gas and electricity networks essential to security of supply in the event of actual or threatened insolvency of such a licence holder. There are similar provisions in the water and rail sectors.