scope:

This Guidance provides advice for those Large Gas users of natural gas who may be directed to cease the use of Natural Gas in the event of a gas supply emergency, and therefore should know their responsibilities and actions to be taken should the eventuality arise.

This Guidance does not address any supply cessation issues that are associated with any contractual arrangements (between users and their gas shipper/supplier) for an interruptible supply except that some or all of the technical guidance will be applicable.

This Guidance is provided to ensure Large Gas users understand their responsibilities and to enable them to prepare company and local site specific plans to act quickly.

For the gas industry participants and the UK gas supply chain overview (see Appendix 3).