Part 3: Licensing of Hydrogen Pipeline Projects Section 134: Grant, extension or restriction of gas transporter licence by Secretary of State
Section 134 allows the Secretary of State, in specified circumstances, to exercise certain powers conferred on the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority ("GEMA" or "the Authority") by section 7 of the Gas Act 1986 to grant, extend or restrict gas transporter licences. Those circumstances include, for example, where the licences are to be granted to, or are or were held by, designated persons and authorise the conveyance of hydrogen through pipes for the purposes of the person’s designated project.
	This section is intended, alongside others, to provide the Secretary of State with powers to implement, via gas transporter licence conditions, a RAB in respect of hydrogen pipeline projects.
	Subsection (6) requires the Secretary of State to have regard to specified matters when granting or extending a gas transporter licence by virtue of this section.
	Subsection (8) makes clear that a gas transporter licence granted, extended or restricted by the Secretary of State by virtue of this section has effect for all purposes as if it had been granted, extended or restricted by the GEMA.