Capacity

Latest capacity update

07/06/2022

Please note that the Long Term Exit application window will open on 1^st July 2022. This window will consist of:

• Enduring annual exit (flat) capacity increase (EAFLEC) – for enduring capacity commencing from Y+4 to Y+6
• Enduring annual exit (flat) capacity decrease (EAFLEC) – allowing users to reduce capacity from Y+1
• Annual NTS (flat) exit capacity (AFLEC) – for capacity covering Y+1 to Y+3

For more information, please refer to our Gas Transmission Capacity Guidelines document.

14/03/2022

Please note that Interim Bid Window 1 has now closed for the 2022 Quarterly System Entry Capacity (QSEC) auction. 

The results of the auction can be viewed here. Interim Bid Window 2 opens at 08:00 on Tuesday 15th March 2022. 

11/03/2022

Please note that the 2022 Quarterly System Entry Capacity (QSEC) auction will open on Monday 14th March 2022 at 08:00. 

For more information, please view our QSEC Presentation pack.

25/02/2022

Please note that the 2022Annual Monthly System Entry Capacity (AMSEC) auction has now officially closed.

The results for all four tranches can be viewed by clicking here.

08/02/2022

Please note that the 2022 Annual Monthly System Entry Capacity (AMSEC) auction will open on Monday 14th February 2022. It will consist of 4 tranches, which will take place on the following dates:

• Monday 14th February 2022
• Thursday 17th February 2022
• Tuesday 22nd February 2022
• Friday 25th February 2022

Please refer to the 2022 AMSEC invitation letter for further detail. 

13/12/2021

Please note that the Quarterly System Entry Capacity (QSEC) Retainer Letter has now been published. 

For more information, please refer to our Gas Transmission Capacity Guidelines document.

If you have any questions, please contact us at: [email protected]

10/12/2021

Please note that the Enduring Annual Flat Exit Capacity (EAFLEC) application has now been processed and all requests allocated. 

Please also note that the Annual Flat Exit Capacity (AFLEC) application has now been processed and all requests allocated. 

Please refer to the Gemini Bid Information screen for status updates. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at: [email protected]

02/08/2021

Please note that the Enduring Annual Flat Exit Capacity (increase & decrease) (EAFLEC) and Annual Flat Exit Capacity (AFLEC) application windows have now closed.

For EAFLEC requests (increase or decrease), allocation will take place on or before the 30^th September 2021.

For AFLEC requests, allocation will take place on or before 13^th August 2021.

For request status updates, please refer to Gemini (Bid Information screen).

21/04/2021

Please note that the Long Term Exit application window will open on 1^st July 2021. This window will consist of:

• Enduring annual exit (flat) capacity increase (EAFLEC) – for enduring capacity commencing from Y+4 to Y+6
• Enduring annual exit (flat) capacity decrease (EAFLEC) – allowing users to reduce capacity from Y+1
• Annual NTS (flat) exit capacity (AFLEC) – for capacity covering Y+1 to Y+3

For more information, please refer to our Gas Transmission Capacity Guidelines document.

Gemini contingency arrangements

Here you will find guidance on the Gemini Code contingency arrangements should a failure of the Gemini system occur. The processes detailed on here should only be followed when we have declared a Code contingency.

When contingency arrangements are being used, news updates will be provided via the standard communications channels:

• Active notification system (ANS)

• Prevailing view section of MIPI including the MIPI news area (office hours only)

For Gemini training materials and operational processes, please go to the Xoserve website. You can find more about Gemini contingency on the Joint Office Website.

Processes to be followed and proforma to be used in the event of a Gemini Code contingency are located here:

Download the Gemini Code Contingency Guidelines document

Proformas