131DesignationE+W+S
(1)The Secretary of State may by notice given to a person designate the person in relation to a hydrogen pipeline project.
(2)The Secretary of State may designate a person in relation to a hydrogen pipeline project only if the Secretary of State is of the opinion—
(a)that it is likely to be appropriate for conditions described in section 137(1)(a) and (b) to be included in any gas transporter licence held by the person for the purposes of the project (whether or not the person already holds such a licence), and
(b)that the project is likely to result in value for money.
(3)A person may be designated only with the person’s consent.
(4)A designation may not relate to more than one hydrogen pipeline project (but a person who is designated in relation to one project may be designated separately in relation to another).
Commencement Information
I1S. 131 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 334(3)(c)