Applying for a connection

Before Applying

Before applying for a connection to the NTS you should be aware of the following:

• The gas connections portal can provide a cost estimate for a Standard Design Connection (up to 57.3gwh/d.)  This cost estimate can be used to apply for a connection. 
• All Connection Applications should now be made using the Gas Connection Portal. 
• You will need to register for access to the Gas Connection Portal. To do this please access the Gas Connection Portal.
• On registering you will be asked to agree to terms and conditions (which are attached below)  to proceed. IT IS IMPORTANT TO VERIFY YOUR ACCOUNT VIA THE EMAIL LINK THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL. THIS LINK WILL EXPIRE IN 24 HOURS.  
• Please note that the first person to register a company in the Portal becomes the administrator for all users for that company.
• We recommend that you discuss any initial enquiries with us by contacting us before proceeding to application.
• Please contact us at  [email protected]
• We recommend that you read the Gas Connections Application Guide below for further information.

Applying

The Gas Connection Portal will be used to submit all Connection Applications. 

If you wish to submit a Connection Application, you are required to:

• read the terms and conditions below, and
• complete the Connection Application form within the Gas Connection Portal and,
• confirm that you have read the terms and Conditions, and
• click on “Submit Application” in the portal. 

By clicking on “submit application” you are:

• confirming that you have read and agree to the terms and conditions, and
• submitting a Connection Application (in respect of which you may become liable for fees which, in some cases, may be non-refundable). 

• depositing an application fee with us as cleared funds, as stated in Section Y of the Transportation Principal Document in the UNC.

Download the Terms and Conditions

Download the application form (for guidance only)

Download the application guide

The period from clock start to issue offer depends on the type of offer to be made.

• An initial connection offer (ICO) will be made within two months;

• A full connection offer (FCO) requiring a conceptual design study will be made within six months.

• A full connection offer (FCO) requiring a feasibility study will provide the feasibility study report within three months, and the offer six months following acceptance of the report by the customer.

Initial connection offer (ICO)

Full connection offer (FCO) - non standard design

^{* A Feasibility Study is not required for this type of connection}

^{** A Feasibility Study, Ramp Rate Study, transient analysis, or all three may be undertaken depending on the customer requirements for this category type. Where a Ramp Rate Study is required the Application Fee for a Ramp Rate Study will be added.}

^{# Where 20D gas quality monitoring is not required - Customers can potentially avoid the requirement to install NTS gas quality monitoring equipment 20 diameter lengths either side of the connection by providing their own monitoring equipment and process for ensuring non GSMR compliant gas does not enter the NTS to the satisfaction of National Grid, to be assessed on a case by case basis and appropriate for low volumes.}

Full connection offer (FCO) - standard design

For more detail about the costs of the connection process, please download the current Statement for Gas Transmission Charges below on this page.

If you wish to amend a live connection offer you are required to complete and submit an Application to Modify a Full Connection Offer.

If you wish to apply for a modification to an existing NTS connection you must follow the A2O process and complete our standard A2O application form.