21 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 22 (1) In this Part, “designated document” means a document that— (a) is maintained in accordance with the conditions of a code manager licence,

Schedule 18 – Heat networks regulation Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (b) is designated for the purposes of this Part by or in accordance with the (a) designate or provide for the designation of different documents for different (b) provide for the time from which a designation has effect; (c) provide for the modification of a designated document and its reissuing in (d) revoke or provide for the revocation of a designated document; (e) provide for a designated document otherwise ceasing to be a designated (3) The regulations may provide for a document that is designated to make provision by reference to material (including standards, specifications or requirements) contained in other documents that are published from time to time. (4) The regulations may, in particular, make provision about the cases in which the designated document may be modified by the Regulator. I692 Sch. 18 para. 22 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) Prohibition on performing the function of a code manager 23 (1) The regulations may, in relation to England and Wales and Scotland, prohibit a person from performing the function of code manager in relation to a designated document, except as permitted by virtue of a code manager licence (see paragraph 25). (2) A reference in this Part to a person performing the function of code manager in relation to a designated document is a reference to a person making arrangements, with persons to whom sub-paragraph (3) applies, under which the person is responsible for the governance of the designated document. (3) This sub-paragraph applies to the person who holds a heat network authorisation where a condition of the authorisation requires the person to comply with the designated document in question. I693 Sch. 18 para. 23 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 24 (1) The regulations may, in relation to England and Wales and Scotland, make provision about selecting a person to be a code manager in relation to a designated document. (2) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular, make provision about the procedure for selecting a person, including provision for determining which procedure to apply in a particular case. Schedule 18 – Heat networks regulation Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (3) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (2) may include provision for the payment of a fee by a person seeking to be selected to be a code manager. (4) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (2) may provide for the Regulator to make provision by regulations about those matters. (5) Regulations made by the Regulator by virtue of sub-paragraph (4) are to be made I694 Sch. 18 para. 24 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 25 (1) The regulations may, in relation to England and Wales and Scotland, provide for the Regulator, where a person is selected to be the code manager in relation to a designated document, to issue a licence (a “code manager licence”) to the person which authorises the person to perform the function of code manager in relation to (2) The regulations may make provision as to the period for which a licence may be in (3) In this Part , references to the licensed code manager, in relation to a designated document, are references to the person who is authorised by a code manager licence to perform the function of code manager in relation to the designated document. I695 Sch. 18 para. 25 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 26 (1) The regulations may make provision about the contents of a code manager licence. (2) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular— (a) provide for the Regulator to determine and publish conditions to be included in each code manager licence or in each code manager licence of a particular (b) provide for the Secretary of State to determine and publish conditions to be included in each code manager licence or in each code manager licence of (c) provide for consultation on, and publication of, the conditions proposed to (d) make provision about the inclusion in a code manager licence of conditions that are special to that licence; (e) make provision about including conditions that meet objectives or other criteria specified in the regulations. (3) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular, provide for the following sorts of conditions to be included in a code manager licence— (a) conditions about the nature of the governance arrangements that the licensed code manager may enter into with persons who hold a heat network authorisation (see paragraph 14(3)(b));

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(See end of Document for details) (b) conditions about the content of those governance arrangements, which may include provision about the licensed code manager— (i) modifying the designated document, (ii) monitoring or enforcing compliance with the provisions of the (iii) developing guidance relating to the designated document; (c) conditions about functions of the Regulator in connection with the modification of a designated document; (d) conditions about providing information to the Regulator; (e) conditions about complying with directions of the Regulator as to matters specified or of a description specified in the code manager licence; (f) conditions about the payment of fees to the Regulator, including conditions (i) when a code manager licence is first issued; (ii) while a code manager licence continues to be in force in relation to (4) The regulations may, in particular, provide for conditions to be included in a code (a) in relation to England and Wales or Scotland, impose on the person who holds the licence a requirement of a kind that may be imposed under section 7(3) of the Electricity Act 1989 on the holder of a licence under (b) in relation to Northern Ireland, impose on the person who holds the licence a requirement of a kind that may be imposed under Article 11(3) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 ( S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)) on the holder of a licence under Article 10(1) of that Order. I696 Sch. 18 para. 26 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 27 The regulations may provide for the Regulator to make payments to licensed code managers in respect of their costs. I697 Sch. 18 para. 27 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 28 (1) The regulations may provide for the modification by the Regulator of— (a) the conditions of a particular code manager licence; (b) conditions that are included in two or more code manager licences. (2) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular— (a) provide for the procedure to be followed by the Regulator when it proposes (b) provide for the communication of any modification; (c) provide for the time when any modification takes effect; (d) provide for the Regulator to comply with a direction of the Secretary of State not to make a particular modification. Schedule 18 – Heat networks regulation Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (3) In sub-paragraphs (1) and (2), a reference to the modification of a condition includes a reference to the revocation of a condition. (4) The regulations may provide for the conditions of a code manager licence— (a) to have effect or cease to have effect at such times and in such circumstances as may be determined by or under the conditions; (b) to be modified in such manner as may be specified in the conditions at such times and in such circumstances as may be so determined. I698 Sch. 18 para. 28 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) I694 Sch. 18 para. 24 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) I695 Sch. 18 para. 25 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) I696 Sch. 18 para. 26 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) I697 Sch. 18 para. 27 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) I698 Sch. 18 para. 28 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) Review and revocation of code manager licences 29 The regulations may provide for a code manager licence, or the activities carried out by virtue of a code manager licence, to be reviewed by the Regulator at any time I699 Sch. 18 para. 29 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 30 (1) The regulations may provide— (a) for the revocation of a code manager licence by the Regulator; (b) for a code manager licence to cease to have effect in circumstances specified in or determined under the licence. (2) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1)(a) may provide for the procedure to be followed by the Regulator when it proposes to revoke the licence. I700 Sch. 18 para. 30 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) I699 Sch. 18 para. 29 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) I700 Sch. 18 para. 30 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l)

Schedule 18 – Heat networks regulation Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) Installation and maintenance licences 31 (1) The regulations may provide for the issuing of licences (“installation and maintenance licences”) which authorise the holder of a licence to exercise the rights specified in the licence for purposes relating to the installation or maintenance of (2) The regulations may require the Regulator to be satisfied before issuing an installation and maintenance licence to a person that the person is an appropriate person to hold such a licence.
(3) The regulations may require the Regulator, in deciding whether a person is an appropriate person to hold an installation and maintenance licence, to consider such (4) The matters specified may, in particular, relate to the abilities or financial resources of the person applying for a licence or the nature of the business carried on by the (5) The regulations may specify other conditions that are to be satisfied before a licence (6) The regulations may make provision about the procedure for applying for a licence, (a) the form and content of an application, (b) the manner in which the application and any accompanying documents are to be submitted to the Regulator, and (7) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (6) may provide for the Regulator to make provision by regulations about the matters referred to in sub-paragraph (6) (including provision about the information that must be provided to the Regulator by a person applying for a licence), so far as relating to England and Wales. (8) Regulations made by the Regulator by virtue of sub-paragraph (7) are to be made (9) The regulations may make provision as to the period for which a licence may be in (10) The regulations may make provision about the transfer of a licence. I701 Sch. 18 para. 31 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l)

Schedule 18 – Heat networks regulation Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) 32 (1) The regulations must set out the rights relating to land that are capable of being conferred on a person by an installation and maintenance licence. (2) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) setting out a right may include provision about the restrictions, exceptions or conditions subject to which the right (3) The rights set out by regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) may include— (a) a right to apply to the Secretary of State or, in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department for authority to make a compulsory acquisition of an easement or other right over land by the creation of a new right for the purpose of installing or maintaining works and apparatus relating to a heat network; (i) to install and keep works and apparatus relating to a heat network (ii) to inspect, maintain, adjust, alter, repair, upgrade, operate or remove (iii) to carry out such other works as are required for or incidental to subject to such requirements as to notification, manner of working and compensation as may be specified in the regulations; (i) to install and keep works and apparatus relating to a heat network in, under or over transport land, (ii) to inspect, maintain, alter, repair, replace and remove such works (iii) to carry out any works on the transport land for or in connection with the exercise of a right described in sub-paragraph (i) or (ii), and (iv) to enter the transport land to inspect, maintain, adjust, alter, repair, upgrade, operate or remove the works or apparatus, subject to such requirements as to notification, compensation, arbitration and alteration of the works and apparatus as may be specified in the regulations; (d) a right to undertake works of a specified description without being required to obtain planning permission. “street” means a street in England, Wales or Northern Ireland and— (a) in relation to England and Wales, has the same meaning as in Part 3 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991; (b) in relation to Northern Ireland, has the same meaning as in the Street Works (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 (S.I. 1995/3210 (N.I. 19)); “transport land” means land which is used wholly or mainly— (a) as a railway, tramway or waterway, or (b) in connection with a railway, tramway or waterway on the land. I702 Sch. 18 para. 32 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l)

Schedule 18 – Heat networks regulation Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) Further provision about installation and maintenance licences 33 (1) The regulations may make provision about the contents of installation and (2) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular— (a) provide for the Regulator to determine and publish conditions to be included in each installation and maintenance licence or in each installation and maintenance licence of a particular description; (b) provide for the Secretary of State or, in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department to determine and publish conditions to be included in each installation and maintenance licence or in each installation and maintenance licence of a particular description; (c) provide for consultation on, and publication of, the conditions proposed to (d) make provision about the inclusion in an installation and maintenance licence of conditions that are special to that licence; (e) make provision about including conditions that meet objectives or other criteria specified in the regulations. (3) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular, provide for the following sorts of conditions to be included in a licence— (a) conditions about providing information to the Regulator; (b) conditions about the payment of fees to the Regulator, including conditions (i) when a licence is first issued; (ii) while a licence continues to be in force in relation to a person.
(4) The regulations may, in particular, provide for conditions to be included in an installation and maintenance licence that— (a) in relation to England and Wales, impose on the person who holds the licence a requirement of a kind that may be imposed under section 7(3) of the Electricity Act 1989 on the holder of a licence under section 6(1) of that Act; (b) in relation to Northern Ireland, impose on the person who holds the licence a requirement of a kind that may be imposed under Article 11(3) of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 ( S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)) on the holder of a licence under Article 10(1) of that Order. I703 Sch. 18 para. 33 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 34 (1) The regulations may provide for the modification by the Regulator of— (a) the conditions of a particular installation and maintenance licence; (b) conditions that are included in two or more installation and maintenance (2) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular— (a) provide for the procedure to be followed by the Regulator when it proposes (b) provide for the communication of any modification; (c) provide for the time when any modification takes effect;

Schedule 18 – Heat networks regulation Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (d) provide for the Regulator to comply with a direction of the Secretary of State or, in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department not to make a particular (3) In sub-paragraphs (1) and (2), a reference to the modification of a condition includes a reference to the revocation of a condition. (4) The regulations may provide for the conditions of an installation and maintenance (a) to have effect or cease to have effect at such times and in such circumstances as may be determined by or under the conditions; (b) to be modified in such manner as may be specified in the conditions at such times and in such circumstances as may be so determined. I704 Sch. 18 para. 34 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) I703 Sch. 18 para. 33 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) I704 Sch. 18 para. 34 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) Review and revocation of installation and maintenance licences 35 The regulations may provide for the conditions of, or the activities carried out by virtue of, an installation and maintenance licence to be reviewed by the Regulator at any time while it is in force. I705 Sch. 18 para. 35 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 36 (1) The regulations may provide— (a) for the revocation of an installation and maintenance licence by the (b) for an installation and maintenance licence to cease to have effect in circumstances specified in or determined under the licence. (2) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1)(a) may, in particular, provide for the procedure to be followed by the Regulator when it proposes to revoke the licence. I706 Sch. 18 para. 36 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) I705 Sch. 18 para. 35 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l)

Schedule 18 – Heat networks regulation Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) I706 Sch. 18 para. 36 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 37 (1) The regulations may make provision about the enforcement of relevant conditions (2) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular, provide for the (a) in a case where the Regulator is satisfied that a relevant person is contravening or is likely to contravene a relevant condition or requirement, to make a final order requiring the person to take such steps as the Regulator considers appropriate for the purpose of securing the person’s compliance with the relevant condition or requirement; (b) in a case where it appears to the Regulator that a relevant person is contravening or is likely to contravene a relevant condition or requirement, to make a provisional order requiring the person to take such steps as the Regulator considers appropriate for the purpose of securing compliance with the relevant condition or requirement; (c) to impose a penalty on a relevant person for the contravention of a relevant (d) in relation to England and Wales and Scotland, in a case where the contravention of a relevant condition or requirement by a relevant person has caused or is causing one or more consumers to suffer loss or damage or to be caused inconvenience, to make an order (a “consumer redress order”) requiring the person to do such things as appear to the Regulator necessary (i) remedying the consequences of the contravention, or (ii) preventing the person contravening the relevant condition or requirement again in the same or a similar way. (3) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular, provide for— (b) the imposition of a penalty, or (c) the making of a consumer redress order, to be excluded if the Regulator considers that it would be more appropriate to proceed under the Competition Act 1998 (see paragraph 41). (4) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular, make provision about the use of more than one method of enforcement. (5) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular, make provision about enforcement in a case where a person who holds two or more heat network authorisations has contravened or is likely to contravene a relevant condition or requirement in those, or some of those, heat network authorisations. Schedule 18 – Heat networks regulation Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023.
(See end of Document for details) “relevant condition” means a condition of— (a) a heat network authorisation, (b) a code manager licence, or (c) an installation and maintenance licence; (a) a person who holds a heat network authorisation, (b) a licensed code manager, or (c) a person who holds an installation and maintenance licence; “relevant requirement”, in relation to a relevant person, means a requirement imposed on the person by or under the regulations or by regulations made by the Regulator by virtue of any provision of this I707 Sch. 18 para. 37 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 38 (1) Regulations made by virtue of paragraph 37(2) may, in particular— (a) provide for the confirmation of a provisional order; (b) make provision about procedure; (c) provide for the grounds on which an order may be challenged in legal proceedings, the time within which it may be challenged and the remedies (d) specify how an order may be enforced (including by providing for non- compliance with an order to be a breach of duty); (e) make provision enabling the Regulator to accept an enforcement undertaking from a relevant person and about the consequences of accepting such an (2) An “enforcement undertaking” is an undertaking to take, within the period specified in the undertaking, such action as may be so specified to secure compliance with a relevant condition or requirement. (3) Except as provided by the regulations, the validity of an order made by virtue of paragraph 37(2)(a) or (b) is not to be questioned in any legal proceedings. I708 Sch. 18 para. 38 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 39 (1) Regulations made by virtue of paragraph 37(2)(c) may, in particular— (a) make provision about the maximum amount that may be imposed by way (b) make provision about procedure; (c) make provision about the payment of interest;

Schedule 18 – Heat networks regulation Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (d) specify how a penalty (and any interest) may be recovered; (e) make provision about payment of a penalty (and any interest) in instalments; (f) require sums received by way of penalty (and interest) to be paid into— (ii) in relation to Northern Ireland, the Consolidated Fund of Northern (g) make provision enabling the Regulator to accept an enforcement undertaking from a relevant person and about the consequences of accepting such an (2) The regulations may provide for— (a) publication by the Regulator of a statement of policy with respect to the imposition of penalties and the determination of their amount; (b) revision of the statement of policy. (3) Where regulations make provision by virtue of paragraph 37(2)(c) for the imposition of a penalty on a relevant person, the regulations— (a) must also include provision enabling the relevant person to challenge the (b) may, in particular, specify the grounds on which and the time within which a penalty may be challenged and the remedies that may be given. (4) Except as provided by the regulations, the validity of a penalty imposed by virtue of paragraph 37 is not to be questioned in any legal proceedings. I709 Sch. 18 para. 39 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 40 (1) Regulations made by virtue of paragraph 37(2)(d) may, in particular— (a) make provision about the requirements that may be imposed by a consumer redress order, including, in particular, requirements as to— (i) paying compensation to affected heat network consumers; (ii) preparing and distributing a written statement about the (iii) terminating or varying contracts entered into with affected heat (b) make provision about the maximum amount of compensation that a relevant person may be required to pay; (c) make provision about procedure; (d) make provision about challenges to a consumer redress order in legal proceedings (including, in particular, specifying the grounds on which and the time within which an order may be challenged and the remedies that may (e) make provision about the payment of interest; (f) make provision about payment of compensation (and any interest) in (g) specify how a consumer redress order may be enforced;

Schedule 18 – Heat networks regulation Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (h) make provision enabling the Regulator to accept an enforcement undertaking from a relevant person and about the consequences of accepting such an (2) The regulations may provide for— (a) publication by the Regulator of a statement of policy with respect to the making of consumer redress orders and the determination of the (b) revision of the statement of policy. (3) Except as provided by the regulations, the validity of a consumer redress order is not to be questioned in any legal proceedings. I710 Sch. 18 para.
40 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) Functions under Part 1 of the Competition Act 1998 and Part 4 of the Enterprise Act 2002 41 (1) The regulations may make provision for the purpose of enabling the Regulator to exercise such functions of the Competition and Markets Authority under Part 1 of the Competition Act 1998, or such descriptions of those functions, as are specified (2) The regulations may make provision for the purpose of enabling the Regulator to exercise such functions of the Competition and Markets Authority under Part 4 of the Enterprise Act 2002, or such descriptions of those functions, as are specified in (3) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) or (2) may, in particular, make (a) about the concurrent exercise of functions by the Regulator and the Competition and Markets Authority; (b) for the joint exercise of functions by the Regulator and the Competition and Markets Authority in a particular case; (c) as to the procedure for determining which of the Regulator and the Competition and Markets Authority is to exercise functions in a particular (d) as to the circumstances in which the exercise of a function by the Regulator or the Competition and Markets Authority precludes the exercise of the (e) about assistance that may be given by the Regulator to the Competition and I711 Sch. 18 para.
41 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l)

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(See end of Document for details) 42 (1) The regulations may make provision about how the Regulator is to determine whether charges payable by heat network consumers for, or in relation to, heating, cooling or hot water supplied by means of a relevant heat network contravene a condition of a heat network authorisation by reason of being disproportionate (2) The regulations may, in particular, make provision enabling the Regulator to specify from time to time the methods that are to be used by the Regulator to determine whether charges are disproportionate. I712 Sch.
18 para. 42 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) Powers to require information etc 43 (1) The regulations may make provision conferring powers on the Regulator or imposing requirements on any person, for the purposes of or in connection with enabling the (a) to monitor and secure compliance with relevant conditions or requirements; (b) to make an order in respect of the contravention of a relevant condition or (c) to enforce relevant conditions or requirements; (d) to make a determination under provision made by virtue of paragraph 42(1).
(2) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular, enable the (a) to require information to be supplied; (b) to require copies of documents to be provided; (d) to inspect and take copies of documents or records; (e) to conduct tests or to require tests to be conducted; (f) to require a person to produce any equipment, document or record and to make available information stored electronically; (g) to seize and detain equipment, documents and records. (3) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular— (a) confer powers to enter premises for the purposes of exercising powers (b) make provision about the circumstances in which a warrant is required to exercise a power conferred by virtue of paragraph (a); (c) make provision for the issuing of such a warrant where conditions specified in the regulations are satisfied.
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(See end of Document for details) (4) The regulations may provide for the Regulator to authorise others to exercise powers conferred on it by regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1). (5) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular, impose (a) the keeping of records by relevant persons; (b) the provision of information by relevant persons and others; (c) the audit and verification of that information. I713 Sch. 18 para. 43 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 44 The regulations may make provision for, or in connection with, securing that the holder of a heat network authorisation (“the new entity”) is able effectively to carry on a regulated activity in relation to a relevant heat network in the place of another person (“the old entity”) when directed to do so by the Regulator under a power conferred by a condition in its heat network authorisation (see paragraph 17). I714 Sch. 18 para. 44 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 45 (1) The regulations may provide for the Regulator to make one or more schemes making such provision as to property, rights and liabilities as is necessary or expedient for the purpose of enabling the new entity to carry on the regulated activity in relation to the relevant heat network in an effective manner. (2) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular, authorise a (a) the transfer of property, rights or liabilities; (b) the creation of interests in, or rights in relation to, property; (c) the creation of rights and liabilities as between the old entity and the new (d) the modification of interests, rights or liabilities of third parties; (e) the enforcement of a right or liability for whose transfer or creation the (f) the entering into of agreements and the execution of instruments for the purposes of, or in connection with, the transfer of property or the transfer or creation of rights or liabilities; (g) the time at which a transfer, creation or modification is to take place; (h) the assessment and payment of compensation. (3) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) may provide for the scheme—

Schedule 18 – Heat networks regulation Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (a) to contain incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional, transitory (b) to make different provision for different purposes. (4) The regulations may provide for the modification of a scheme. I715 Sch. 18 para. 45 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) (a) provide for the old entity to give the Regulator such information and assistance as the Regulator may require for the purposes of, or in connection with, the making or implementation of a scheme; (b) provide for the Regulator, for the purposes of, or in connection with, the making or implementation of a scheme, to direct the old entity to take, or to refrain from taking, such steps as are specified in the direction. (2) The regulations may provide for the Regulator— (a) to make payments to the new entity in respect of costs incurred in connection with carrying on the regulated activity in relation to the heat network; (b) to indemnify the new entity in respect of liabilities arising from, or in connection with, carrying on the regulated activity in relation to the heat I716 Sch. 18 para. 46 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 47 The regulations may make provision for, or in connection with, a special administration regime for companies that are holders of heat network I717 Sch. 18 para. 47 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 48 (1) The regulations may make provision for a court to make an order (a “heat network administration order”) in relation to a company that is the holder of a heat network authorisation directing that the affairs, business and property of the company are to be managed by a person appointed by the court (referred to in this Part as the heat network administrator of the company). (2) The regulations may make provision about the court that has jurisdiction in a

Schedule 18 – Heat networks regulation Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (3) The regulations may limit the effect of a heat network administration order applying to a non-GB company or a non-NI company to— (a) its affairs and business so far as carried on in Great Britain or Northern Ireland (as the case may be), and (b) its property in Great Britain or Northern Ireland (as the case may be). I718 Sch. 18 para. 48 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 49 (1) The regulations may make provision about the objectives of a heat network administration order and the means by which the objectives may be secured. (2) The regulations may, in particular, require the heat network administrator to exercise functions so as to achieve the objectives set out in sub-paragraph (3) so far as (3) The objectives referred to in sub-paragraph (2) are— (a) to secure that the supply of heating, cooling or hot water is continued at the lowest cost which it is reasonably practicable to incur, (b) to secure that the company’s relevant heat network is and continues to be maintained and developed as an efficient and economical system, and (c) to secure that it becomes unnecessary, by using such means as are allowed by the regulations, for the heat network administration order to remain in force. (4) The regulations may make provision about the means that may be used, including— (a) the rescue as a going concern of the company subject to the heat network (b) a transfer as a going concern of so much of the undertaking of the company subject to the heat network administration order as is associated with the company’s relevant heat network.
(5) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (4) may also provide for the heat network administrator to make arrangements for securing that heat network consumers who are supplied with heating, cooling or hot water by the company’s relevant heat network have an alternative supply of heating, cooling or hot water (as (6) The regulations may make provision about— (a) the means by which a transfer falling within sub-paragraph (4)(b) may be (b) the circumstances in which the objectives set out in sub-paragraph (3) may or may not be achieved by means of such a transfer. (7) In this paragraph, “the company’s relevant heat network”, in relation to a company that is the holder of a heat network authorisation, means the relevant heat network to which the authorisation relates.
I719 Sch. 18 para.
49 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l)

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(See end of Document for details) 50 (1) The regulations may make provision for applying, with such modifications as appear to the appropriate authority to be appropriate, the provisions mentioned in sub- (2) The provisions referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are— (a) sections 156 to 167 of, and Schedules 20 and 21 to, the Energy Act 2004 (special administration regime for energy licensees); (b) sections 171 and 196 of the Energy Act 2004 (interpretation), so far as relating to the provisions mentioned in paragraph (a); (c) sections 19 to 33 of, and the Schedule to, the Energy Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 6 (N.I.)) (special administration regime for protected energy (d) section 35 of the Energy Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (interpretation), so far as relating to the provisions mentioned in paragraph (c). (3) In this paragraph, “the appropriate authority” means— (a) in relation to England and Wales and Scotland, the Secretary of State; (b) in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department. I720 Sch. 18 para. 50 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) (a) a company registered under the Companies Act 2006, or “heat network administration order” has the meaning given by paragraph “heat network administrator” has the meaning given by paragraph 48; “non-GB company” means a company incorporated outside Great Britain; “non-NI company” means a company incorporated outside Northern “unregistered company” means a company that is not registered under the I721 Sch. 18 para. 51 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 52 (1) The regulations may make provision about— (a) offers to connect premises to a relevant heat network, the terms of such offers and acceptance of such an offer;

Schedule 18 – Heat networks regulation Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (b) the conduct of holders of heat network authorisations towards heat network consumers or in relation to premises connected or proposed to be connected (2) Regulations made by virtue of this paragraph may make provision relating to the connection of premises to a relevant heat network whether a connection is for the (a) supplying heating, cooling or hot water to premises, or (b) supplying thermal energy to a relevant heat network. (3) The following paragraphs of this Part make further provision about regulations that may be made by virtue of this paragraph. I722 Sch. 18 para. 52 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) (a) impose duties, in circumstances specified by the regulations, to make and maintain a connection between a relevant heat network and any premises; (b) impose duties as to providing such equipment as may be needed to make (c) provide for the procedure to be followed when seeking to have a connection made between a relevant heat network and any premises; (d) provide for persons seeking a connection to premises to pay an amount in respect of costs incurred in making the connection or in respect of the cost (e) provide for the giving of security for the payment of such an amount in respect of the cost of equipment provided; (f) make provision about the terms upon which a connection is made (including provision for deeming a contract to have been made and for making schemes for determining the terms and conditions to be incorporated in such a contract). I723 Sch. 18 para. 53 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) (a) make provision as to the meters and other equipment that may be installed for the purposes of making and maintaining a connection between a relevant heat network and any premises; (b) impose requirements as to the operation of such meters and other I724 Sch. 18 para. 54 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l)

Schedule 18 – Heat networks regulation Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (a) prohibit the making of a charge where, for the purpose of meeting the needs of a disabled person, a meter or other equipment is moved or replaced; (b) make provision as to the steps that may be taken if payments relating to the supply of heating, cooling or hot water are not made (including provision for removing a connection to a relevant heat network or otherwise preventing the further supply of heating, cooling or hot water); (c) make provision as to the arrangements that may apply, and the steps that (i) premises are supplied with heating, cooling or hot water without agreement as to the terms on which the supply is made, or (ii) a connection is made to a relevant heat network, or restored, (d) make provision in connection with securing the rights of a holder of a heat network authorisation as owner of equipment provided by it. I725 Sch. 18 para. 55 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) (a) confer powers to enter premises for the purposes of installing, inspecting, repairing, replacing, altering or removing meters or other equipment; (b) confer powers to enter premises for the purposes of reading a register on (c) make provision for the issuing of warrants to enter premises for the purposes of exercising powers conferred by regulations made by virtue of this paragraph where conditions specified in the regulations are satisfied; (d) make provision as to the persons who may exercise powers conferred by regulations under this paragraph. I726 Sch. 18 para. 56 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 57 The regulations may revoke or amend the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3120). I727 Sch. 18 para.
57 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 58 (1) The regulations may prescribe such standards of performance in connection with the regulated activities of holders of heat network authorisations, so far as affecting—

Schedule 18 – Heat networks regulation Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (a) heat network consumers supplied by the relevant heat networks to which their authorisations relate, or (b) potential heat network consumers who would be supplied by those relevant as in the Regulator’s opinion ought to be achieved as regards those persons. (a) specify the circumstances in which the holders of heat network authorisations are to inform persons of rights conferred on them under regulations made by virtue of this paragraph; (b) provide for exemptions from standards of performance; (c) require the holders of heat network authorisations to provide information about their compliance with standards of performance. (3) The regulations may provide— (a) for compensation to be made to persons affected by a failure to meet a (b) for the determination of the amount of compensation. (4) The regulations may provide for the making of compensation under regulations made by virtue of this paragraph in respect of a failure to meet a standard of performance not to prejudice any other remedy which may be available in respect of the act or omission which constituted the failure. (5) Regulations made in relation to England and Wales and Scotland by virtue of sub- paragraphs (1) to (3), may provide for the Regulator to make provision by regulations about the matters referred to in those sub-paragraphs. (6) The regulations may require that regulations made by the Regulator by virtue of sub- paragraph (5) are made with the consent of the Secretary of State. (7) Regulations made by the Regulator by virtue of sub-paragraph (5) are to be made I728 Sch. 18 para. 58 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 59 (1) The regulations may provide for the Regulator, from time to time— (a) to determine such standards of overall performance in connection with regulated activities as, in the Regulator’s opinion, ought to be achieved by holders of heat network authorisations; (b) to publish those standards. (2) The regulations may provide for the Regulator to determine different standards for different descriptions of holders of heat network authorisations. (3) The regulations may require holders of heat network authorisations to conduct their regulated activities in such a way as can reasonably be expected to lead to compliance with standards set under regulations made by virtue of this paragraph. Schedule 18 – Heat networks regulation Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) I729 Sch. 18 para. 59 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 60 (1) The regulations may make provision about the steps to be taken in connection with prescribing or determining standards of performance under paragraph 58 or 59. (2) The regulations may, in particular, make provision about— (b) publishing information about proposals to prescribe or determine standards; (c) considering representations about proposals; (d) consulting such persons or descriptions of person as are specified in the I730 Sch. 18 para. 60 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) I728 Sch. 18 para. 58 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) I729 Sch. 18 para. 59 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) I730 Sch. 18 para. 60 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 61 (1) The regulations may provide for Part 1 of the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (consumer advocacy bodies) to apply in relation to heat network consumers as it applies in relation to gas or electricity consumers, with such modifications as appear to the appropriate authority to be appropriate. (2) The regulations may provide for sections 24 and 25 of the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (provision of information to consumer advocacy bodies) to apply in relation to relevant persons as they apply to regulated providers within the meaning of section 25 of that Act, with such modifications as appear to the appropriate authority to be appropriate. (3) The regulations may also make provision extending to Northern Ireland or applying in relation to the General Consumer Council for Northern Ireland that corresponds to such provision in Part 1 of the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 as does not extend to Northern Ireland or does not apply in relation to the General Consumer Council for Northern Ireland (as the case may be). (4) In this paragraph, “the appropriate authority” means— (a) in relation to England and Wales and Scotland, the Secretary of State; (b) in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department. I731 Sch. 18 para. 61 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l)

Schedule 18 – Heat networks regulation Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) Complaints handling and redress schemes 62 The regulations may provide for Part 2 of the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (complaints handling and redress schemes)— (a) to apply in relation to heat network consumers in England, Wales or Scotland as it applies in relation to gas or electricity consumers, with such modifications as appear to the Secretary of State to be appropriate; (b) to apply in relation to relevant persons in England, Wales or Scotland as it applies in relation to regulated providers within the meaning of that Part, with such modifications as appear to the Secretary of State to be I732 Sch. 18 para.
62 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) Consumer complaints and dispute resolution Northern Ireland 63 (1) The regulations may, in relation to Northern Ireland, provide for consumer complaints legislation to apply in relation to a heat network consumer or potential heat network consumer as it applies in relation to a customer or potential customer of, or user of electricity or gas supplied by, an authorised supplier, with such modifications as appear to the Department to be appropriate. (2) In this paragraph, “consumer complaints legislation” means Article 22 of the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/419 (N.I. 6)) and such other provisions of I733 Sch. 18 para. 63 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 64 The regulations may, in relation to Northern Ireland, make provision about the resolution of disputes involving a heat network consumer or potential heat network consumer (including by providing for a scheme under which complaints may be made to, and investigated and determined by, an independent person or may be I734 Sch. 18 para. 64 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) I733 Sch. 18 para. 63 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) I734 Sch. 18 para. 64 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l)

Schedule 18 – Heat networks regulation Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) Documents for Citizens Advice, Consumer Scotland and the General Consumer Council for 65 The regulations may make provision requiring the Regulator, where the Regulator publishes a document of a description specified in the regulations, to send a copy of (a) Citizens Advice and Consumer Scotland, or (b) the General Consumer Council for Northern Ireland (as the case may be). I735 Sch. 18 para. 65 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 66 (1) The regulations may provide for the Regulator to include in the conditions of heat network authorisations provision requiring the payment of sums relating to the costs incurred by the Secretary of State or the Department in giving financial assistance under regulations made by virtue of paragraph 50 that apply— (a) any provision of sections 165 to 167 of the Energy Act 2004 (grants, loans, indemnities and guarantees given by the Secretary of State), or (b) any provision of sections 28 to 30 of the Energy Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (grants, loans, indemnities and guarantees given by the Department). (a) provide for the Secretary of State or the Department to give directions to the Regulator for the purpose of securing that sums relating to those costs are included in the sums payable by virtue of conditions in heat network (b) provide for the Regulator to comply with any such direction. I736 Sch. 18 para. 66 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 67 (1) The regulations may provide for the Regulator to include in— (a) the conditions of a heat network authorisation, or (b) the conditions of an installation and maintenance licence, provision requiring the payment of sums relating to the costs incurred by a person or body in providing, or arranging for the provision of, consumer advocacy and advice in relation to heat network consumers. (a) provide for the Secretary of State or the Department to give directions to the Regulator for the purpose of securing that sums relating to those costs are included in the sums payable by virtue of conditions in heat network authorisations or installation and maintenance licences; (b) provide for the Regulator to comply with any such direction. Schedule 18 – Heat networks regulation Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) I737 Sch. 18 para. 67 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 68 The regulations may make provision for the Regulator to pay into the Consolidated Fund or the Consolidated Fund of Northern Ireland sums received in consequence (a) provision made by or under the regulations, or (b) a condition of a heat network authorisation, code manager licence or installation and maintenance licence. I738 Sch. 18 para. 68 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) (a) make provision about consultation and cooperation with such persons or descriptions of person as are specified in the regulations; (b) make provision as to the purposes of such cooperation. I739 Sch. 18 para. 69 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 70 The regulations may require the Regulator to assist a public authority that carries out, in relation to Wales or Scotland, functions as regards limiting targeted greenhouse gases in relation to heat networks (including by providing information). I740 Sch. 18 para. 70 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) I739 Sch. 18 para. 69 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) I740 Sch. 18 para. 70 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) Objectives of the Secretary of State and the Department 71 (1) The regulations may make provision about the objectives of the Secretary of State and the Department in carrying out functions under the regulations. Schedule 18 – Heat networks regulation Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (2) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular, provide that the principal objective of the Secretary of State or the Department is to protect the interests of existing and future heat network consumers. (3) The regulations may specify particular interests of existing and future heat network consumers that are to be protected. I741 Sch. 18 para. 71 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 72 (1) The regulations may provide for the creation of offences.
(2) The regulations may deal with matters relating to such offences, including the provision of defences and evidentiary matters. I742 Sch. 18 para. 72 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 73 (1) The regulations may provide for an offence created by virtue of regulations made under paragraph 72 to be triable— (b) either summarily or on indictment. (2) The regulations must provide for such an offence to be punishable on indictment (3) The regulations must provide for such an offence to be punishable on summary conviction in England and Wales with a fine. (4) The regulations must provide for such an offence to be punishable on summary conviction in Scotland or Northern Ireland with a fine not exceeding an amount I743 Sch. 18 para. 73 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) I742 Sch. 18 para. 72 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) I743 Sch. 18 para. 73 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 74 (1) The regulations may make provision about application to the Crown. Schedule 19 – Licensing of activities relating to load control Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (2) The regulations may also, to the extent that they bind the Crown, restrict or modify the application of the regulations. (3) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (2) may, in particular, provide that a power exercisable in relation to land in which there is a Crown or Duchy interest is subject to a requirement to obtain consent from a person specified in the regulations. (4) In this paragraph, “Crown or Duchy interest” means— (a) an interest belonging to His Majesty in right of the Crown or the Duchy of Lancaster, or to the Duchy of Cornwall; (b) an interest which belongs to a government department or which is held in trust for His Majesty for the purposes of a government department; (c) an interest which belongs to an office-holder in the Scottish Administration or which is held in trust for His Majesty for the purposes of the Scottish Administration by such an office-holder. (5) This includes, in particular— (a) an interest which belongs to His Majesty in right of His Majesty’s Government in Northern Ireland, and (b) an interest which belongs to a Northern Ireland department or which is held in trust for His Majesty for the purposes of a Northern Ireland department. (6) A reference in this paragraph to an office-holder in the Scottish Administration is to be construed in accordance with section 126(7) of the Scotland Act 1998. I744 Sch. 18 para. 74 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l) 1 The Electricity Act 1989 is amended as follows. I745 Sch. 19 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I746 Sch. 19 para. 1 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(b)(iii) “56FBA New licensable load control of energy smart appliances (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this Part so as— (a) to provide for one or more activities within subsection (2) to be added to the activities which are licensable activities, or (b) where regulations have previously been made under paragraph (a)

Schedule 19 – Licensing of activities relating to load control Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (i) to amend the definition of the activity, or (ii) to provide for the activity to cease to be a licensable activity. (2) The activities within this subsection are activities connected with— (a) the carrying on or facilitating of load control; (b) the provision of services or facilities related to load control; but not the activities mentioned in subsection (3). (3) The activities within this subsection are— (a) the provision of relevant electronic communications networks; (b) the making, selling, importing or distributing of energy smart (c) things done by end-users of energy smart appliances (in their (4) Regulations under subsection (1) (a) may define activities which are to become licensable activities in any manner the Secretary of State considers (a) by reference to the purpose for which an activity is carried out; and (b) by reference to the position of an activity in a sequence of activities necessary to secure a particular outcome. (5) Regulations under this section may make consequential, transitional, incidental or supplementary provision, including— (a) amendments (or repeals) of any provision of this Act or any other enactment, including any enactment comprised in, or an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament; (b) in the case of regulations under subsection (1) (a), provision determining the conditions which are to be standard conditions for the purposes of licences authorising the undertaking of the activities; (c) provision modifying any standard conditions of licences. (6) Transitional provision under subsection (5) may in particular include provision about persons already undertaking activities that are to become licensable activities by virtue of subsection (1)(a), such as provision— (a) about the application to such persons of section 4(1); (b) about the granting of licences to such persons. (7) Regulations under this section may, in particular, also make provision— (a) for licences to authorise the holder to carry out the licensable activities in any area, or only in an area specified in the licence; (b) enabling the terms of the licence to be modified so as to extend or restrict the area in which the licence holder may carry on the (c) specifying that a licence, and any modification of a licence, must be (d) for a licence, if not previously revoked, to continue in force for such period as may be specified in or determined by or under the licence; (e) conferring functions on the Secretary of State or the Authority.
Schedule 19 – Licensing of activities relating to load control Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (8) In this section, “energy smart appliance”, “load control” and “relevant electronic communications network” have the same meaning as in Part 8 of 56FBB Regulations under section 56FBA (1) Before making regulations under section 56FBA, the Secretary of State must (b) such other persons as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate. (2) Subsection (1) may be satisfied by consultation before, as well as by consultation after, the passing of this Act. (3) The power to make such regulations may not be exercised after the end of a period of seven years beginning with the day on which the first such regulations come into force (for any purpose). (4) Regulations under section 56FBA may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.” I747 Sch. 19 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I748 Sch. 19 para. 2 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(b)(iii) 3 At the end of section 56FC(2) (competitive definition of “new licensable activities”), insert “or regulations under section 56FBA(1)(a)”. I749 Sch. 19 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I750 Sch. 19 para. 3 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(b)(iii) 4 In section 106(2)(a) (regulations and orders), after “State” insert “(other than regulations under section 56FBA)”. I751 Sch. 19 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I752 Sch. 19 para. 4 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(b)(iii)

Schedule 20 – Enforcement undertakings Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) 1 (1) The Secretary of State must publish a procedure for entering into enforcement (2) The Secretary of State may revise the procedure (and must publish any revised (3) The Secretary of State must consult any persons the Secretary of State considers appropriate before publishing or revising the procedure. I753 Sch. 20 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I754 Sch. 20 para. 1 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(c)(vii) 2 The terms of an enforcement undertaking (including, in particular, the action specified under it and the period so specified within which the action must be taken) may be varied if both parties agree in writing. I755 Sch. 20 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I756 Sch. 20 para. 2 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(c)(vii) 3 (1) Where the Secretary of State is satisfied that an enforcement undertaking has been complied with, the Secretary of State must issue a certificate to that effect (referred to in this Schedule as a “compliance certificate”). (2) A person may at any time apply to the Secretary of State for a compliance certificate. (3) The Secretary of State may specify in what form an application under sub- paragraph (2) must be made and what information (if any) must accompany it. (4) Where an application is made under sub-paragraph (2), the Secretary of State must give the applicant notice in writing of the Secretary of State’s decision on the application within 14 days beginning with the day after the day on which the I757 Sch. 20 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I758 Sch. 20 para. 3 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(c)(vii)

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) Inaccurate, incomplete or misleading information 4 Where the Secretary of State is satisfied that a person who has given an enforcement undertaking has provided inaccurate, misleading or incomplete information in relation to the undertaking, the Secretary of State may treat the person as having failed to comply with the undertaking (and, if the Secretary of State decides so to treat the person, must by notice revoke any compliance certificate given to the person in respect of the enforcement undertaking). I759 Sch. 20 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I760 Sch. 20 para. 4 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(c)(vii) Appeal against decision under paragraph 3 or 4 5 (1) An appeal lies to the First-tier Tribunal against a decision of the Secretary of State to refuse an application for a compliance certificate or, in reliance on paragraph 4, to treat the person as having failed to comply with an enforcement undertaking. (2) The grounds for appeal are that the decision is— (a) based on an error of fact, (c) unfair or unreasonable, or (d) wrong for any other reason. (3) On an appeal under this paragraph, the First-tier Tribunal may— (a) confirm the Secretary of State’s decision or direct that it is not to have effect; (b) award costs or, in Scotland, expenses. I761 Sch. 20 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I762 Sch. 20 para. 5 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(c)(vii) 1 In the Petroleum (Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations 1995 ( S.I. 1995/1436), Schedule 3 (model clauses for petroleum exploration and development licences in landward areas) is amended as follows. Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) I763 Sch. 21 para.
1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I764 Sch. 21 para. 1 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) “37A(1) This clause applies if— (a) the Licensee is a company, or (b) where two or more persons are the Licensee, any of those persons and references in this clause to a company are to such a company. (2) A change in control of a company is not permitted without the consent of the Oil and Gas Authority (“the OGA”). (3) There is a “change in control” of a company if a person takes control of the company, not having previously been a person who controlled the company. (4) If a change in control of a company is contemplated, the company must apply in writing to the OGA for consent at least three months before the date on which it is proposed that the change would occur (if consent were given). (a) consent to the change in control unconditionally, (b) consent to the change in control subject to conditions, or (c) refuse consent to the change in control. (6) If the OGA proposes to grant consent subject to any condition or to refuse consent, the OGA must, before making a final decision— (a) give the company an opportunity to make representations, and (b) consider any representations that are made. (7) The general rule is that the OGA must decide an application within three months of receiving it, but the OGA may delay its decision by notifying the interested parties in writing. (8) Conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b) may be imposed on the person taking control of the company (as well as on the company), and may (a) conditions relating to the arrangements for the change in control, including the date by which it must occur, (b) conditions relating to the performance of activities permitted by this (9) The OGA’s decision on the application, and any conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b), must be notified in writing to the interested parties. (10) In this clause “the interested parties” means—

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (b) the person who (if consent were granted) would take control of the (c) if the company and another person or persons are the Licensee, that other person or those other persons. (11) For the purposes of this clause, the question of whether a person has control of a company is to be determined in accordance with the test set out in clause I765 Sch. 21 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I766 Sch. 21 para. 2 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 3 (1) Clause 38 (power of revocation) is amended as follows. (a) after sub-paragraph (i) insert— “(j) if the Licensee is a company, any breach of a condition subject to which the Oil and Gas Authority gave its consent to a change in control of the Licensee (see clause 37A); (k) if the Licensee is a company, any failure to provide full and accurate information in response to a notice given by the Oil and Gas Authority to that company under section 5D of the (b) in the closing words, after “(g)” insert “or (j) or (k)”. (3) Omit paragraphs (3) to (5). I767 Sch. 21 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I768 Sch. 21 para. 3 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 4 (1) Clause 38A (power of partial revocation) is amended as follows. (2) For paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) This clause applies in a case where two or more persons are the Licensee (a) an event mentioned in clause 38(2)(c), (d), (e) or (g) occurs in relation to one of those persons; (b) an event mentioned in clause 38(2)(b) occurs which consists of a breach of clause 37A(2) or (4) in relation to a change in control of (c) an event mentioned in clause 38(2)(j) occurs in relation to a change in control of one of those persons (see clause 37A); or (d) an event mentioned in clause 38(2)(k) occurs which consists of a failure by one of those persons as mentioned in that provision.” (3) In paragraph (2), for “or (b)” substitute “, (b), (c) or (d)”. Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) I769 Sch. 21 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I770 Sch. 21 para. 4 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 5 The Petroleum (Current Model Clauses) Order 1999 ( S.I. 1999/160) is amended in accordance with this Part of this Schedule. I771 Sch. 21 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I772 Sch. 21 para. 5 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 6 Part 2 of Schedule 2 (current model clauses for controlled waters or seaward production licences deriving from Schedule 2 to the 1964 Regulations and Schedule 4 to the 1966 Regulations) is amended in accordance with paragraphs 7 to 9. I773 Sch. 21 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I774 Sch. 21 para. 6 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) “38A (1) This clause applies if— (a) the Licensee is a company, or (b) where two or more persons are the Licensee, any of those and references in this clause to a company are to such a company. (2) A change in control of a company is not permitted without the consent of the Oil and Gas Authority (“the OGA”).
(3) There is a “change in control” of a company if a person takes control of the company, not having previously been a person who controlled the (4) If a change in control of a company is contemplated, the company must apply in writing to the OGA for consent at least three months before

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) the date on which it is proposed that the change would occur (if consent (a) consent to the change in control unconditionally, (b) consent to the change in control subject to conditions, or (c) refuse consent to the change in control. (6) If the OGA proposes to grant consent subject to any condition or to refuse consent, the OGA must, before making a final decision— (a) give the company an opportunity to make representations, and (b) consider any representations that are made. (7) The general rule is that the OGA must decide an application within three months of receiving it, but the OGA may delay its decision by notifying the interested parties in writing. (8) Conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b) may be imposed on the person taking control of the company (as well as on the company), and (a) conditions relating to the arrangements for the change in control, including the date by which it must occur, (b) conditions relating to the performance of activities permitted by (9) The OGA’s decision on the application, and any conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b), must be notified in writing to the interested parties. (10) In this clause “the interested parties” means— (b) the person who (if consent were granted) would take control of (c) if the company and another person or persons are the Licensee, that other person or those other persons. (11) For the purposes of this clause, the question of whether a person has control of a company is to be determined in accordance with the test set I775 Sch. 21 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I776 Sch. 21 para. 7 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 8 (1) Clause 39 (power of revocation) is amended as follows. (a) after sub-paragraph (i) insert— “(j) if the Licensee is a company, any breach of a condition subject to which the Oil and Gas Authority gave its consent to a change in control of the Licensee (see clause 38A);

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (k) if the Licensee is a company, any failure to provide full and accurate information in response to a notice given by the Oil and Gas Authority to that company under section 5D of the (b) in the closing words, after “(g)” insert “or (j) or (k)”. (3) Omit paragraphs (3) to (5). I777 Sch. 21 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I778 Sch. 21 para. 8 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 9 (1) Clause 39A (power of partial revocation) is amended as follows. (2) For paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) This clause applies in a case where two or more persons are the Licensee (a) an event mentioned in clause 39(2)(c), (d), (e) or (g) occurs in relation to one of those persons; (b) an event mentioned in clause 39(2)(b) occurs which consists of a breach of clause 38A(2) or (4) in relation to a change in control (c) an event mentioned in clause 39(2)(j) occurs in relation to a change in control of one of those persons (see clause 38A); or (d) an event mentioned in clause 39(2)(k) occurs which consists of a failure by one of those persons as mentioned in that provision.” (3) In paragraph (2), for “or (b)” substitute “, (b), (c) or (d)”. I779 Sch. 21 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I780 Sch. 21 para. 9 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I773 Sch. 21 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I774 Sch. 21 para. 6 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I775 Sch. 21 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I776 Sch. 21 para. 7 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I777 Sch. 21 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I778 Sch. 21 para. 8 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I779 Sch. 21 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I780 Sch. 21 para. 9 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii)

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) 10 Part 2 of Schedule 3 (current model clauses for landward production licences deriving from Schedule 3 to the 1966 regulations) is amended in accordance with I781 Sch. 21 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I782 Sch. 21 para. 10 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) “36A (1) This clause applies if— (a) the Licensee is a company, or (b) where two or more persons are the Licensee, any of those and references in this clause to a company are to such a company. (2) A change in control of a company is not permitted without the consent of the Oil and Gas Authority (“the OGA”).
(3) There is a “change in control” of a company if a person takes control of the company, not having previously been a person who controlled the (4) If a change in control of a company is contemplated, the company must apply in writing to the OGA for consent at least three months before the date on which it is proposed that the change would occur (if consent (a) consent to the change in control unconditionally, (b) consent to the change in control subject to conditions, or (c) refuse consent to the change in control. (6) If the OGA proposes to grant consent subject to any condition or to refuse consent, the OGA must, before making a final decision— (a) give the company an opportunity to make representations, and (b) consider any representations that are made. (7) The general rule is that the OGA must decide an application within three months of receiving it, but the OGA may delay its decision by notifying the interested parties in writing. (8) Conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b) may be imposed on the person taking control of the company (as well as on the company), and (a) conditions relating to the arrangements for the change in control, including the date by which it must occur, (b) conditions relating to the performance of activities permitted by

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (9) The OGA’s decision on the application, and any conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b), must be notified in writing to the interested parties. (10) In this clause “the interested parties” means— (b) the person who (if consent were granted) would take control of (c) if the company and another person or persons are the Licensee, that other person or those other persons. (11) For the purposes of this clause, the question of whether a person has control of a company is to be determined in accordance with the test set I783 Sch. 21 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I784 Sch. 21 para. 11 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 12 (1) Clause 37 (power of revocation) is amended as follows. (a) after sub-paragraph (i) insert— “(j) if the Licensee is a company, any breach of a condition subject to which the Oil and Gas Authority gave its consent to a change in control of the Licensee (see clause 36A); (k) if the Licensee is a company, any failure to provide full and accurate information in response to a notice given by the Oil and Gas Authority to that company under section 5D of the (b) in the closing words, after “(g)” insert “or (j) or (k)”. (3) Omit paragraphs (3) to (5). I785 Sch. 21 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I786 Sch. 21 para. 12 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 13 (1) Clause 37A (power of partial revocation) is amended as follows. (2) For paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) This clause applies in a case where two or more persons are the Licensee (a) an event mentioned in clause 37(2)(c), (d), (e) or (g) occurs in relation to one of those persons; (b) an event mentioned in clause 37(2)(b) occurs which consists of a breach of clause 36A(2) or (4) in relation to a change in control

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (c) an event mentioned in clause 37(2)(j) occurs in relation to a change in control of one of those persons (see clause 36A); or (d) an event mentioned in clause 37(2)(k) occurs which consists of a failure by one of those persons as mentioned in that provision.” (3) In paragraph (2), for “or (b)” substitute “, (b), (c) or (d)”. I787 Sch. 21 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I788 Sch. 21 para. 13 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I781 Sch. 21 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I782 Sch. 21 para. 10 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I783 Sch. 21 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I784 Sch. 21 para. 11 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I785 Sch. 21 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I786 Sch. 21 para. 12 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I787 Sch. 21 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I788 Sch. 21 para. 13 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 14 Part 2 of Schedule 4 (current model clauses for landward production licences deriving from Schedule 4 to the 1976 Regulations or Schedule 4 to the 1982 Regulations) is amended in accordance with paragraphs 15 to 17. I789 Sch. 21 para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I790 Sch. 21 para. 14 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) “37A (1) This clause applies if— (a) the Licensee is a company, or (b) where two or more persons are the Licensee, any of those and references in this clause to a company are to such a company. (2) A change in control of a company is not permitted without the consent of the Oil and Gas Authority (“the OGA”). (3) There is a “change in control” of a company if a person takes control of the company, not having previously been a person who controlled the

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (4) If a change in control of a company is contemplated, the company must apply in writing to the OGA for consent at least three months before the date on which it is proposed that the change would occur (if consent (a) consent to the change in control unconditionally, (b) consent to the change in control subject to conditions, or (c) refuse consent to the change in control.
(6) If the OGA proposes to grant consent subject to any condition or to refuse consent, the OGA must, before making a final decision— (a) give the company an opportunity to make representations, and (b) consider any representations that are made. (7) The general rule is that the OGA must decide an application within three months of receiving it, but the OGA may delay its decision by notifying the interested parties in writing. (8) Conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b) may be imposed on the person taking control of the company (as well as on the company), and (a) conditions relating to the arrangements for the change in control, including the date by which it must occur, (b) conditions relating to the performance of activities permitted by (9) The OGA’s decision on the application, and any conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b), must be notified in writing to the interested parties. (10) In this clause “the interested parties” means— (b) the person who (if consent were granted) would take control of (c) if the company and another person or persons are the Licensee, that other person or those other persons. (11) For the purposes of this clause, the question of whether a person has control of a company is to be determined in accordance with the test set I791 Sch. 21 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I792 Sch. 21 para. 15 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 16 (1) Clause 38 (power of revocation) is amended as follows. (a) after sub-paragraph (i) insert—

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) “(j) if the Licensee is a company, any breach of a condition subject to which the Oil and Gas Authority gave its consent to a change in control of the Licensee (see clause 37A); (k) if the Licensee is a company, any failure to provide full and accurate information in response to a notice given by the Oil and Gas Authority to that company under section 5D of the (b) in the closing words, after “(g)” insert “or (j) or (k)”. (3) Omit paragraphs (3) to (5). I793 Sch. 21 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I794 Sch. 21 para. 16 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 17 (1) Clause 38A (power of partial revocation) is amended as follows. (2) For paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) This clause applies in a case where two or more persons are the Licensee (a) an event mentioned in clause 38(2)(c), (d), (e) or (g) occurs in relation to one of those persons; (b) an event mentioned in clause 38(2)(b) occurs which consists of a breach of clause 37A(2) or (4) in relation to a change in control (c) an event mentioned in clause 38(2)(j) occurs in relation to a change in control of one of those persons (see clause 37A); or (d) an event mentioned in clause 38(2)(k) occurs which consists of a failure by one of those persons as mentioned in that provision.” (3) In paragraph (2), for “or (b)” substitute “, (b), (c) or (d)”. I795 Sch. 21 para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I796 Sch. 21 para. 17 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I789 Sch. 21 para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I790 Sch. 21 para. 14 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I791 Sch. 21 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I792 Sch. 21 para. 15 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I793 Sch. 21 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I794 Sch. 21 para. 16 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I795 Sch. 21 para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I796 Sch. 21 para. 17 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii)

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) 18 Part 2 of Schedule 5 (current model clauses for seaward production licences deriving from Schedule 5 to the 1976 Regulations) is amended in accordance with I797 Sch. 21 para. 18 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I798 Sch. 21 para. 18 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) “39A (1) This clause applies if— (a) the Licensee is a company, or (b) where two or more persons are the Licensee, any of those and references in this clause to a company are to such a company. (2) A change in control of a company is not permitted without the consent of the Oil and Gas Authority (“the OGA”). (3) There is a “change in control” of a company if a person takes control of the company, not having previously been a person who controlled the (4) If a change in control of a company is contemplated, the company must apply in writing to the OGA for consent at least three months before the date on which it is proposed that the change would occur (if consent (a) consent to the change in control unconditionally, (b) consent to the change in control subject to conditions, or (c) refuse consent to the change in control. (6) If the OGA proposes to grant consent subject to any condition or to refuse consent, the OGA must, before making a final decision— (a) give the company an opportunity to make representations, and (b) consider any representations that are made.
(7) The general rule is that the OGA must decide an application within three months of receiving it, but the OGA may delay its decision by notifying the interested parties in writing. (8) Conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b) may be imposed on the person taking control of the company (as well as on the company), and (a) conditions relating to the arrangements for the change in control, including the date by which it must occur, (b) conditions relating to the performance of activities permitted by

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (9) The OGA’s decision on the application, and any conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b), must be notified in writing to the interested parties. (10) In this clause “the interested parties” means— (b) the person who (if consent were granted) would take control of (c) if the company and another person or persons are the Licensee, that other person or those other persons. (11) For the purposes of this clause, the question of whether a person has control of a company is to be determined in accordance with the test set I799 Sch. 21 para. 19 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I800 Sch. 21 para. 19 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 20 (1) Clause 40 (power of revocation) is amended as follows. (a) after sub-paragraph (i) insert— “(j) if the Licensee is a company, any breach of a condition subject to which the Oil and Gas Authority gave its consent to a change in control of the Licensee (see clause 39A); (k) if the Licensee is a company, any failure to provide full and accurate information in response to a notice given by the Oil and Gas Authority to that company under section 5D of the (b) in the closing words, after “(g)” insert “or (j) or (k)”. (3) Omit paragraphs (3) to (5). I801 Sch. 21 para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I802 Sch. 21 para. 20 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 21 (1) Clause 40A (power of partial revocation) is amended as follows. (2) For paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) This clause applies in a case where two or more persons are the Licensee (a) an event mentioned in clause 40(2)(c), (d), (e) or (g) occurs in relation to one of those persons; (b) an event mentioned in clause 40(2)(b) occurs which consists of a breach of clause 39A(2) or (4) in relation to a change in control

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (c) an event mentioned in clause 40(2)(j) occurs in relation to a change in control of one of those persons (see clause 39A); or (d) an event mentioned in clause 40(2)(k) occurs which consists of a failure by one of those persons as mentioned in that provision.” (3) In paragraph (2), for “or (b)” substitute “, (b), (c) or (d)”. I803 Sch. 21 para. 21 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I804 Sch. 21 para. 21 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I797 Sch. 21 para. 18 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I798 Sch. 21 para. 18 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I799 Sch. 21 para. 19 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I800 Sch. 21 para. 19 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I801 Sch. 21 para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I802 Sch. 21 para. 20 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I803 Sch. 21 para. 21 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I804 Sch. 21 para. 21 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 22 Part 2 of Schedule 6 (current model clauses for seaward production licences deriving from Schedule 5 to the 1982 Regulations) is amended in accordance with I805 Sch. 21 para. 22 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I806 Sch. 21 para. 22 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) “38A (1) This clause applies if— (a) the Licensee is a company, or (b) where two or more persons are the Licensee, any of those and references in this clause to a company are to such a company. (2) A change in control of a company is not permitted without the consent of the Oil and Gas Authority (“the OGA”). (3) There is a “change in control” of a company if a person takes control of the company, not having previously been a person who controlled the

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (4) If a change in control of a company is contemplated, the company must apply in writing to the OGA for consent at least three months before the date on which it is proposed that the change would occur (if consent (a) consent to the change in control unconditionally, (b) consent to the change in control subject to conditions, or (c) refuse consent to the change in control. (6) If the OGA proposes to grant consent subject to any condition or to refuse consent, the OGA must, before making a final decision— (a) give the company an opportunity to make representations, and (b) consider any representations that are made.
(7) The general rule is that the OGA must decide an application within three months of receiving it, but the OGA may delay its decision by notifying the interested parties in writing. (8) Conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b) may be imposed on the person taking control of the company (as well as on the company), and (a) conditions relating to the arrangements for the change in control, including the date by which it must occur, (b) conditions relating to the performance of activities permitted by (9) The OGA’s decision on the application, and any conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b), must be notified in writing to the interested parties. (10) In this clause “the interested parties” means— (b) the person who (if consent were granted) would take control of (c) if the company and another person or persons are the Licensee, that other person or those other persons. (11) For the purposes of this clause, the question of whether a person has control of a company is to be determined in accordance with the test set I807 Sch. 21 para. 23 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I808 Sch. 21 para. 23 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 24 (1) Clause 39 (power of revocation) is amended as follows. (a) after sub-paragraph (i) insert—

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) “(j) if the Licensee is a company, any breach of a condition subject to which the Oil and Gas Authority gave its consent to a change in control of the Licensee (see clause 38A); (k) if the Licensee is a company, any failure to provide full and accurate information in response to a notice given by the Oil and Gas Authority to that company under section 5D of the (b) in the closing words, after “(g)” insert “or (j) or (k)”. (3) Omit paragraphs (3) to (5). I809 Sch. 21 para. 24 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I810 Sch. 21 para. 24 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 25 (1) Clause 39A (power of partial revocation) is amended as follows. (2) For paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) This clause applies in a case where two or more persons are the Licensee (a) an event mentioned in clause 39(2)(c), (d), (e) or (g) occurs in relation to one of those persons; (b) an event mentioned in clause 39(2)(b) occurs which consists of a breach of clause 38A(2) or (4) in relation to a change in control (c) an event mentioned in clause 39(2)(j) occurs in relation to a change in control of one of those persons (see clause 38A); or (d) an event mentioned in clause 39(2)(k) occurs which consists of a failure by one of those persons as mentioned in that provision.” (3) In paragraph (2), for “or (b)” substitute “, (b), (c) or (d)”. I811 Sch. 21 para. 25 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I812 Sch. 21 para. 25 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I805 Sch. 21 para. 22 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I806 Sch. 21 para. 22 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I807 Sch. 21 para. 23 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I808 Sch. 21 para. 23 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I809 Sch. 21 para. 24 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I810 Sch. 21 para. 24 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I811 Sch. 21 para. 25 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I812 Sch. 21 para. 25 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii)

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) 26 Part 2 of Schedule 8 (current model clauses for landward development licences deriving from Schedule 5 to the 1984 Regulations) is amended in accordance with I813 Sch. 21 para. 26 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I814 Sch. 21 para. 26 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) “35A (1) This clause applies if— (a) the Licensee is a company, or (b) where two or more persons are the Licensee, any of those and references in this clause to a company are to such a company. (2) A change in control of a company is not permitted without the consent of the Oil and Gas Authority (“the OGA”). (3) There is a “change in control” of a company if a person takes control of the company, not having previously been a person who controlled the (4) If a change in control of a company is contemplated, the company must apply in writing to the OGA for consent at least three months before the date on which it is proposed that the change would occur (if consent (a) consent to the change in control unconditionally, (b) consent to the change in control subject to conditions, or (c) refuse consent to the change in control. (6) If the OGA proposes to grant consent subject to any condition or to refuse consent, the OGA must, before making a final decision— (a) give the company an opportunity to make representations, and (b) consider any representations that are made. (7) The general rule is that the OGA must decide an application within three months of receiving it, but the OGA may delay its decision by notifying the interested parties in writing.
(8) Conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b) may be imposed on the person taking control of the company (as well as on the company), and (a) conditions relating to the arrangements for the change in control, including the date by which it must occur, (b) conditions relating to the performance of activities permitted by

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (9) The OGA’s decision on the application, and any conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b), must be notified in writing to the interested parties. (10) In this clause “the interested parties” means— (b) the person who (if consent were granted) would take control of (c) if the company and another person or persons are the Licensee, that other person or those other persons. (11) For the purposes of this clause, the question of whether a person has control of a company is to be determined in accordance with the test set I815 Sch. 21 para. 27 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I816 Sch. 21 para. 27 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 28 (1) Clause 36 (power of revocation) is amended as follows. (a) after sub-paragraph (i) insert— “(j) if the Licensee is a company, any breach of a condition subject to which the Oil and Gas Authority gave its consent to a change in control of the Licensee (see clause 35A); (k) if the Licensee is a company, any failure to provide full and accurate information in response to a notice given by the Oil and Gas Authority to that company under section 5D of the (b) in the closing words, after “(g)” insert “or (j) or (k)”. (3) Omit paragraphs (3) to (5). I817 Sch. 21 para. 28 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I818 Sch. 21 para. 28 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 29 (1) Clause 36A (power of partial revocation) is amended as follows. (2) For paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) This clause applies in a case where two or more persons are the Licensee (a) an event mentioned in clause 36(2)(c), (d), (e) or (g) occurs in relation to one of those persons; (b) an event mentioned in clause 36(2)(b) occurs which consists of a breach of clause 35A(2) or (4) in relation to a change in control

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (c) an event mentioned in clause 36(2)(j) occurs in relation to a change in control of one of those persons (see clause 35A); or (d) an event mentioned in clause 36(2)(k) occurs which consists of a failure by one of those persons as mentioned in that provision.” (3) In paragraph (2), for “or (b)” substitute “, (b), (c) or (d)”. I819 Sch. 21 para. 29 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I820 Sch. 21 para. 29 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I813 Sch. 21 para. 26 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I814 Sch. 21 para. 26 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I815 Sch. 21 para. 27 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I816 Sch. 21 para. 27 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I817 Sch. 21 para. 28 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I818 Sch. 21 para. 28 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I819 Sch. 21 para. 29 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I820 Sch. 21 para. 29 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 30 Part 2 of Schedule 9 (current model clauses for seaward production licences deriving from Schedule 4 to the 1988 Regulations as they had effect before 16 December 1996) is amended in accordance with paragraphs 31 to 33. I821 Sch. 21 para. 30 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I822 Sch. 21 para. 30 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) “41A (1) This clause applies if— (a) the Licensee is a company, or (b) where two or more persons are the Licensee, any of those and references in this clause to a company are to such a company. (2) A change in control of a company is not permitted without the consent of the Oil and Gas Authority (“the OGA”). (3) There is a “change in control” of a company if a person takes control of the company, not having previously been a person who controlled the

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (4) If a change in control of a company is contemplated, the company must apply in writing to the OGA for consent at least three months before the date on which it is proposed that the change would occur (if consent (a) consent to the change in control unconditionally, (b) consent to the change in control subject to conditions, or (c) refuse consent to the change in control. (6) If the OGA proposes to grant consent subject to any condition or to refuse consent, the OGA must, before making a final decision— (a) give the company an opportunity to make representations, and (b) consider any representations that are made. (7) The general rule is that the OGA must decide an application within three months of receiving it, but the OGA may delay its decision by notifying the interested parties in writing.
(8) Conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b) may be imposed on the person taking control of the company (as well as on the company), and (a) conditions relating to the arrangements for the change in control, including the date by which it must occur, (b) conditions relating to the performance of activities permitted by (9) The OGA’s decision on the application, and any conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b), must be notified in writing to the interested parties. (10) In this clause “the interested parties” means— (b) the person who (if consent were granted) would take control of (c) if the company and another person or persons are the Licensee, that other person or those other persons. (11) For the purposes of this clause, the question of whether a person has control of a company is to be determined in accordance with the test set I823 Sch. 21 para. 31 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I824 Sch. 21 para. 31 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 32 (1) Clause 42 (power of revocation) is amended as follows. (a) after sub-paragraph (i) insert—

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) “(j) if the Licensee is a company, any breach of a condition subject to which the Oil and Gas Authority gave its consent to a change in control of the Licensee (see clause 41A); (k) if the Licensee is a company, any failure to provide full and accurate information in response to a notice given by the Oil and Gas Authority to that company under section 5D of the (b) in the closing words, after “(g)” insert “or (j) or (k)”. (3) Omit paragraphs (3) to (5). I825 Sch. 21 para. 32 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I826 Sch. 21 para. 32 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 33 (1) Clause 42A (power of partial revocation) is amended as follows. (2) For paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) This clause applies in a case where two or more persons are the Licensee (a) an event mentioned in clause 42(2)(c), (d), (e) or (g) occurs in relation to one of those persons; (b) an event mentioned in clause 42(2)(b) occurs which consists of a breach of clause 41A(2) or (4) in relation to a change in control (c) an event mentioned in clause 42(2)(j) occurs in relation to a change in control of one of those persons (see clause 41A); or (d) an event mentioned in clause 42(2)(k) occurs which consists of a failure by one of those persons as mentioned in that provision.” (3) In paragraph (2), for “or (b)” substitute “, (b), (c) or (d)”. I827 Sch. 21 para. 33 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I828 Sch. 21 para. 33 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I821 Sch. 21 para. 30 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I822 Sch. 21 para. 30 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I823 Sch. 21 para. 31 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I824 Sch. 21 para. 31 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I825 Sch. 21 para. 32 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I826 Sch. 21 para. 32 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I827 Sch. 21 para. 33 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I828 Sch. 21 para. 33 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii)

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) 34 Part 2 of Schedule 10 (current model clauses for seaward production licences deriving from Schedule 4 to the 1988 Regulations as they had effect on and after 16 December 1996) is amended in accordance with paragraphs 35 to 37. I829 Sch. 21 para. 34 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I830 Sch. 21 para. 34 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) “41A (1) This clause applies if— (a) the Licensee is a company, or (b) where two or more persons are the Licensee, any of those and references in this clause to a company are to such a company. (2) A change in control of a company is not permitted without the consent of the Oil and Gas Authority (“the OGA”). (3) There is a “change in control” of a company if a person takes control of the company, not having previously been a person who controlled the (4) If a change in control of a company is contemplated, the company must apply in writing to the OGA for consent at least three months before the date on which it is proposed that the change would occur (if consent (a) consent to the change in control unconditionally, (b) consent to the change in control subject to conditions, or (c) refuse consent to the change in control. (6) If the OGA proposes to grant consent subject to any condition or to refuse consent, the OGA must, before making a final decision— (a) give the company an opportunity to make representations, and (b) consider any representations that are made. (7) The general rule is that the OGA must decide an application within three months of receiving it, but the OGA may delay its decision by notifying the interested parties in writing.
(8) Conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b) may be imposed on the person taking control of the company (as well as on the company), and (a) conditions relating to the arrangements for the change in control, including the date by which it must occur, (b) conditions relating to the performance of activities permitted by

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (9) The OGA’s decision on the application, and any conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b), must be notified in writing to the interested parties. (10) In this clause “the interested parties” means— (b) the person who (if consent were granted) would take control of (c) if the company and another person or persons are the Licensee, that other person or those other persons. (11) For the purposes of this clause, the question of whether a person has control of a company is to be determined in accordance with the test set I831 Sch. 21 para. 35 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I832 Sch. 21 para. 35 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 36 (1) Clause 42 (power of revocation) is amended as follows. (a) after sub-paragraph (i) insert— “(j) if the Licensee is a company, any breach of a condition subject to which the Oil and Gas Authority gave its consent to a change in control of the Licensee (see clause 41A); (k) if the Licensee is a company, any failure to provide full and accurate information in response to a notice given by the Oil and Gas Authority to that company under section 5D of the (b) in the closing words, after “(g)” insert “or (j) or (k)”. (3) Omit paragraphs (3) to (5). I833 Sch. 21 para. 36 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I834 Sch. 21 para. 36 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 37 (1) Clause 42A (power of partial revocation) is amended as follows. (2) For paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) This clause applies in a case where two or more persons are the Licensee (a) an event mentioned in clause 42(2)(c), (d), (e) or (g) occurs in relation to one of those persons; (b) an event mentioned in clause 42(2)(b) occurs which consists of a breach of clause 41A(2) or (4) in relation to a change in control

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (c) an event mentioned in clause 42(2)(j) occurs in relation to a change in control of one of those persons (see clause 41A); or (d) an event mentioned in clause 42(2)(k) occurs which consists of a failure by one of those persons as mentioned in that provision.” (3) In paragraph (2), for “or (b)” substitute “, (b), (c) or (d)”. I835 Sch. 21 para. 37 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I836 Sch. 21 para. 37 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I829 Sch. 21 para. 34 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I830 Sch. 21 para. 34 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I831 Sch. 21 para. 35 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I832 Sch. 21 para. 35 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I833 Sch. 21 para. 36 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I834 Sch. 21 para. 36 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I835 Sch. 21 para. 37 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I836 Sch. 21 para. 37 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 38 Part 2 of Schedule 13 (current model clauses for landward appraisal licences deriving from Schedule 5 to the 1991 Regulations) is amended in accordance with I837 Sch. 21 para. 38 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I838 Sch. 21 para. 38 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) “32A (1) This clause applies if— (a) the Licensee is a company, or (b) where two or more persons are the Licensee, any of those and references in this clause to a company are to such a company. (2) A change in control of a company is not permitted without the consent of the Oil and Gas Authority (“the OGA”). (3) There is a “change in control” of a company if a person takes control of the company, not having previously been a person who controlled the

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (4) If a change in control of a company is contemplated, the company must apply in writing to the OGA for consent at least three months before the date on which it is proposed that the change would occur (if consent (a) consent to the change in control unconditionally, (b) consent to the change in control subject to conditions, or (c) refuse consent to the change in control. (6) If the OGA proposes to grant consent subject to any condition or to refuse consent, the OGA must, before making a final decision— (a) give the company an opportunity to make representations, and (b) consider any representations that are made. (7) The general rule is that the OGA must decide an application within three months of receiving it, but the OGA may delay its decision by notifying the interested parties in writing.
(8) Conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b) may be imposed on the person taking control of the company (as well as on the company), and (a) conditions relating to the arrangements for the change in control, including the date by which it must occur, (b) conditions relating to the performance of activities permitted by (9) The OGA’s decision on the application, and any conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b), must be notified in writing to the interested parties. (10) In this clause “the interested parties” means— (b) the person who (if consent were granted) would take control of (c) if the company and another person or persons are the Licensee, that other person or those other persons. (11) For the purposes of this clause, the question of whether a person has control of a company is to be determined in accordance with the test set I839 Sch. 21 para. 39 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I840 Sch. 21 para. 39 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 40 (1) Clause 33 (power of revocation) is amended as follows. (a) after sub-paragraph (h) insert—

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) “(i) if the Licensee is a company, any breach of a condition subject to which the Oil and Gas Authority gave its consent to a change in control of the Licensee (see clause 32A); (j) if the Licensee is a company, any failure to provide full and accurate information in response to a notice given by the Oil and Gas Authority to that company under section 5D of the (b) in the closing words, after “(f)” insert “or (i) or (j)”. (3) Omit paragraphs (3) to (5). I841 Sch. 21 para. 40 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I842 Sch. 21 para. 40 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 41 (1) Clause 33A (power of partial revocation) is amended as follows. (2) For paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) This clause applies in a case where two or more persons are the Licensee (a) an event mentioned in clause 33(2)(c), (d), (e) or (f) occurs in relation to one of those persons; (b) an event mentioned in clause 33(2)(b) occurs which consists of a breach of clause 32A(2) or (4) in relation to a change in control (c) an event mentioned in clause 33(2)(i) occurs in relation to a change in control of one of those persons (see clause 32A); or (d) an event mentioned in clause 33(2)(j) occurs which consists of a failure by one of those persons as mentioned in that provision.” (3) In paragraph (2), for “or (b)” substitute “, (b), (c) or (d)”. I843 Sch. 21 para. 41 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I844 Sch. 21 para. 41 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I837 Sch. 21 para. 38 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I838 Sch. 21 para. 38 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I839 Sch. 21 para. 39 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I840 Sch. 21 para. 39 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I841 Sch. 21 para. 40 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I842 Sch. 21 para. 40 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I843 Sch. 21 para. 41 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I844 Sch. 21 para. 41 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii)

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) 42 Part 2 of Schedule 14 (current model clauses for landward development licences deriving from Schedule 6 to the 1991 Regulations) is amended in accordance with I845 Sch. 21 para. 42 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I846 Sch. 21 para. 42 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) “34A (1) This clause applies if— (a) the Licensee is a company, or (b) where two or more persons are the Licensee, any of those and references in this clause to a company are to such a company. (2) A change in control of a company is not permitted without the consent of the Oil and Gas Authority (“the OGA”). (3) There is a “change in control” of a company if a person takes control of the company, not having previously been a person who controlled the (4) If a change in control of a company is contemplated, the company must apply in writing to the OGA for consent at least three months before the date on which it is proposed that the change would occur (if consent (a) consent to the change in control unconditionally, (b) consent to the change in control subject to conditions, or (c) refuse consent to the change in control. (6) If the OGA proposes to grant consent subject to any condition or to refuse consent, the OGA must, before making a final decision— (a) give the company an opportunity to make representations, and (b) consider any representations that are made. (7) The general rule is that the OGA must decide an application within three months of receiving it, but the OGA may delay its decision by notifying the interested parties in writing.
(8) Conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b) may be imposed on the person taking control of the company (as well as on the company), and (a) conditions relating to the arrangements for the change in control, including the date by which it must occur, (b) conditions relating to the performance of activities permitted by

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (9) The OGA’s decision on the application, and any conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b), must be notified in writing to the interested parties. (10) In this clause “the interested parties” means— (b) the person who (if consent were granted) would take control of (c) if the company and another person or persons are the Licensee, that other person or those other persons. (11) For the purposes of this clause, the question of whether a person has control of a company is to be determined in accordance with the test set I847 Sch. 21 para. 43 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I848 Sch. 21 para. 43 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 44 (1) Clause 35 (power of revocation) is amended as follows. (a) after sub-paragraph (i) insert— “(j) if the Licensee is a company, any breach of a condition subject to which the Oil and Gas Authority gave its consent to a change in control of the Licensee (see clause 34A); (k) if the Licensee is a company, any failure to provide full and accurate information in response to a notice given by the Oil and Gas Authority to that company under section 5D of the (b) in the closing words, after “(g)” insert “or (j) or (k)”. (3) Omit paragraphs (3) to (5). I849 Sch. 21 para. 44 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I850 Sch. 21 para. 44 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 45 (1) Clause 35A (power of partial revocation) is amended as follows. (2) For paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) This clause applies in a case where two or more persons are the Licensee (a) an event mentioned in clause 35(2)(c), (d), (e) or (g) occurs in relation to one of those persons; (b) an event mentioned in clause 35(2)(b) occurs which consists of a breach of clause 34A(2) or (4) in relation to a change in control

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (c) an event mentioned in clause 35(2)(j) occurs in relation to a change in control of one of those persons (see clause 34A); or (d) an event mentioned in clause 35(2)(k) occurs which consists of a failure by one of those persons as mentioned in that provision.” (3) In paragraph (2), for “or (b)” substitute “, (b), (c) or (d)”. I851 Sch. 21 para. 45 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I852 Sch. 21 para. 45 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I845 Sch. 21 para. 42 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I846 Sch. 21 para. 42 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I847 Sch. 21 para. 43 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I848 Sch. 21 para. 43 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I849 Sch. 21 para. 44 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I850 Sch. 21 para. 44 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I851 Sch. 21 para. 45 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I852 Sch. 21 para. 45 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 46 The Petroleum Licensing (Exploration and Production) (Seaward and Landward Areas) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/352) are amended in accordance with this Part I853 Sch. 21 para. 46 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I854 Sch. 21 para. 46 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 47 Schedule 2 (model clauses for production licences relating to frontier areas — no break clause) is amended in accordance with paragraphs 48 to 50. I855 Sch. 21 para. 47 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I856 Sch. 21 para. 47 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii)

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) “37A (1) This clause applies if— (a) the Licensee is a company, or (b) where two or more persons are the Licensee, any of those and references in this clause to a company are to such a company. (2) A change in control of a company is not permitted without the consent of the Oil and Gas Authority (“the OGA”). (3) There is a “change in control” of a company if a person takes control of the company, not having previously been a person who controlled the (4) If a change in control of a company is contemplated, the company must apply in writing to the OGA for consent at least three months before the date on which it is proposed that the change would occur (if consent (a) consent to the change in control unconditionally, (b) consent to the change in control subject to conditions, or (c) refuse consent to the change in control. (6) If the OGA proposes to grant consent subject to any condition or to refuse consent, the OGA must, before making a final decision— (a) give the company an opportunity to make representations, and (b) consider any representations that are made.
(7) The general rule is that the OGA must decide an application within three months of receiving it, but the OGA may delay its decision by notifying the interested parties in writing. (8) Conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b) may be imposed on the person taking control of the company (as well as on the company), and (a) conditions relating to the arrangements for the change in control, including the date by which it must occur, (b) conditions relating to the performance of activities permitted by (9) The OGA’s decision on the application, and any conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b), must be notified in writing to the interested parties. (10) In this clause “the interested parties” means— (b) the person who (if consent were granted) would take control of

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (c) if the company and another person or persons are the Licensee, that other person or those other persons. (11) For the purposes of this clause, the question of whether a person has control of a company is to be determined in accordance with the test set I857 Sch. 21 para. 48 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I858 Sch. 21 para. 48 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 49 (1) Clause 38 (power of revocation) is amended as follows. (a) after sub-paragraph (i) insert— “(j) if the Licensee is a company, any breach of a condition subject to which the Oil and Gas Authority gave its consent to a change in control of the Licensee (see clause 37A); (k) if the Licensee is a company, any failure to provide full and accurate information in response to a notice given by the Oil and Gas Authority to that company under section 5D of (b) in the closing words, after “(g)” insert “or (j) or (k)”. (3) Omit paragraphs (3) to (5). I859 Sch. 21 para. 49 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I860 Sch. 21 para. 49 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 50 (1) Clause 38A (power of partial revocation) is amended as follows. (2) For paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) This clause applies in a case where two or more persons are the Licensee (a) an event mentioned in clause 38(2)(c), (d), (e), (ee) or (g) occurs in relation to one of those persons; (b) an event mentioned in clause 38(2)(b) occurs which consists of a breach of clause 37A(2) or (4) in relation to a change in control (c) an event mentioned in clause 38(2)(j) occurs in relation to a change in control of one of those persons (see clause 37A); or (d) an event mentioned in clause 38(2)(k) occurs which consists of a failure by one of those persons as mentioned in that provision.” (3) In paragraph (2), for “or (b)” substitute “, (b), (c) or (d)”. Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) I861 Sch. 21 para. 50 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I862 Sch. 21 para. 50 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I855 Sch. 21 para. 47 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I856 Sch. 21 para. 47 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I857 Sch. 21 para. 48 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I858 Sch. 21 para. 48 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I859 Sch. 21 para. 49 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I860 Sch. 21 para. 49 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I861 Sch. 21 para. 50 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I862 Sch. 21 para. 50 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 51 Schedule 3 (model clauses for production licences relating to frontier areas — including break clause) is amended in accordance with paragraphs 52 to 54. I863 Sch. 21 para. 51 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I864 Sch. 21 para. 51 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) “38A (1) This clause applies if— (a) the Licensee is a company, or (b) where two or more persons are the Licensee, any of those and references in this clause to a company are to such a company. (2) A change in control of a company is not permitted without the consent of the Oil and Gas Authority (“the OGA”). (3) There is a “change in control” of a company if a person takes control of the company, not having previously been a person who controlled the (4) If a change in control of a company is contemplated, the company must apply in writing to the OGA for consent at least three months before the date on which it is proposed that the change would occur (if consent (a) consent to the change in control unconditionally, (b) consent to the change in control subject to conditions, or

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (c) refuse consent to the change in control. (6) If the OGA proposes to grant consent subject to any condition or to refuse consent, the OGA must, before making a final decision— (a) give the company an opportunity to make representations, and (b) consider any representations that are made.
(7) The general rule is that the OGA must decide an application within three months of receiving it, but the OGA may delay its decision by notifying the interested parties in writing. (8) Conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b) may be imposed on the person taking control of the company (as well as on the company), and (a) conditions relating to the arrangements for the change in control, including the date by which it must occur, (b) conditions relating to the performance of activities permitted by (9) The OGA’s decision on the application, and any conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b), must be notified in writing to the interested parties. (10) In this clause “the interested parties” means— (b) the person who (if consent were granted) would take control of (c) if the company and another person or persons are the Licensee, that other person or those other persons. (11) For the purposes of this clause, the question of whether a person has control of a company is to be determined in accordance with the test set I865 Sch. 21 para. 52 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I866 Sch. 21 para. 52 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 53 (1) Clause 39 (power of revocation) is amended as follows. (a) after sub-paragraph (i) insert— “(j) if the Licensee is a company, any breach of a condition subject to which the Oil and Gas Authority gave its consent to a change in control of the Licensee (see clause 38A); (k) if the Licensee is a company, any failure to provide full and accurate information in response to a notice given by the Oil and Gas Authority to that company under section 5D of (b) in the closing words, after “(g)” insert “or (j) or (k)”. (3) Omit paragraphs (3) to (5). Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) I867 Sch. 21 para. 53 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I868 Sch. 21 para. 53 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 54 (1) Clause 39A (power of partial revocation) is amended as follows. (2) For paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) This clause applies in a case where two or more persons are the Licensee (a) an event mentioned in clause 39(2)(c), (d), (e), (ee) or (g) occurs in relation to one of those persons; (b) an event mentioned in clause 39(2)(b) occurs which consists of a breach of clause 38A(2) or (4) in relation to a change in control (c) an event mentioned in clause 39(2)(j) occurs in relation to a change in control of one of those persons (see clause 38A); or (d) an event mentioned in clause 39(2)(k) occurs which consists of a failure by one of those persons as mentioned in that provision.” (3) In paragraph (2), for “or (b)” substitute “, (b), (c) or (d)”. I869 Sch. 21 para. 54 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I870 Sch. 21 para. 54 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I863 Sch. 21 para. 51 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I864 Sch. 21 para. 51 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I865 Sch. 21 para. 52 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I866 Sch. 21 para. 52 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I867 Sch. 21 para. 53 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I868 Sch. 21 para. 53 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I869 Sch. 21 para. 54 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I870 Sch. 21 para. 54 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 55 Schedule 4 (model clauses for standard production licences) is amended in accordance with paragraphs 56 to 58. I871 Sch. 21 para. 55 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I872 Sch. 21 para. 55 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii)

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) “36A (1) This clause applies if— (a) the Licensee is a company, or (b) where two or more persons are the Licensee, any of those and references in this clause to a company are to such a company. (2) A change in control of a company is not permitted without the consent of the Oil and Gas Authority (“the OGA”). (3) There is a “change in control” of a company if a person takes control of the company, not having previously been a person who controlled the (4) If a change in control of a company is contemplated, the company must apply in writing to the OGA for consent at least three months before the date on which it is proposed that the change would occur (if consent (a) consent to the change in control unconditionally, (b) consent to the change in control subject to conditions, or (c) refuse consent to the change in control. (6) If the OGA proposes to grant consent subject to any condition or to refuse consent, the OGA must, before making a final decision— (a) give the company an opportunity to make representations, and (b) consider any representations that are made. (7) The general rule is that the OGA must decide an application within three months of receiving it, but the OGA may delay its decision by notifying the interested parties in writing.
(8) Conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b) may be imposed on the person taking control of the company (as well as on the company), and (a) conditions relating to the arrangements for the change in control, including the date by which it must occur, (b) conditions relating to the performance of activities permitted by (9) The OGA’s decision on the application, and any conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b), must be notified in writing to the interested parties. (10) In this clause “the interested parties” means— (b) the person who (if consent were granted) would take control of (c) if the company and another person or persons are the Licensee, that other person or those other persons. Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (11) For the purposes of this clause, the question of whether a person has control of a company is to be determined in accordance with the test set I873 Sch. 21 para. 56 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I874 Sch. 21 para. 56 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 57 (1) Clause 37 (power of revocation) is amended as follows. (a) after sub-paragraph (i) insert— “(j) if the Licensee is a company, any breach of a condition subject to which the Oil and Gas Authority gave its consent to a change in control of the Licensee (see clause 36A); (k) if the Licensee is a company, any failure to provide full and accurate information in response to a notice given by the Oil and Gas Authority to that company under section 5D of (b) in the closing words, after “(g)” insert “or (j) or (k)”. (3) Omit paragraphs (3) to (5). I875 Sch. 21 para. 57 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I876 Sch. 21 para. 57 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 58 (1) Clause 37A (power of partial revocation) is amended as follows. (2) For paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) This clause applies in a case where two or more persons are the Licensee (a) an event mentioned in clause 37(2)(c), (d), (e), (ee) or (g) occurs in relation to one of those persons; (b) an event mentioned in clause 37(2)(b) occurs which consists of a breach of clause 36A(2) or (4) in relation to a change in control (c) an event mentioned in clause 37(2)(j) occurs in relation to a change in control of one of those persons (see clause 36A); or (d) an event mentioned in clause 37(2)(k) occurs which consists of a failure by one of those persons as mentioned in that provision.” (3) In paragraph (2), for “or (b)” substitute “, (b), (c) or (d)”. I877 Sch. 21 para. 58 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I878 Sch. 21 para. 58 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii)

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) I871 Sch. 21 para. 55 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I872 Sch. 21 para. 55 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I873 Sch. 21 para. 56 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I874 Sch. 21 para. 56 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I875 Sch. 21 para. 57 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I876 Sch. 21 para. 57 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I877 Sch. 21 para. 58 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I878 Sch. 21 para. 58 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 59 Schedule 6 (model clauses for petroleum exploration and development licences) is amended in accordance with paragraphs 60 to 62. I879 Sch. 21 para. 59 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I880 Sch. 21 para. 59 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) “35A (1) This clause applies if— (a) the Licensee is a company, or (b) where two or more persons are the Licensee, any of those and references in this clause to a company are to such a company. (2) A change in control of a company is not permitted without the consent of the Oil and Gas Authority (“the OGA”). (3) There is a “change in control” of a company if a person takes control of the company, not having previously been a person who controlled the (4) If a change in control of a company is contemplated, the company must apply in writing to the OGA for consent at least three months before the date on which it is proposed that the change would occur (if consent (a) consent to the change in control unconditionally, (b) consent to the change in control subject to conditions, or (c) refuse consent to the change in control. (6) If the OGA proposes to grant consent subject to any condition or to refuse consent, the OGA must, before making a final decision— (a) give the company an opportunity to make representations, and (b) consider any representations that are made. Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (7) The general rule is that the OGA must decide an application within three months of receiving it, but the OGA may delay its decision by notifying the interested parties in writing.
(8) Conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b) may be imposed on the person taking control of the company (as well as on the company), and (a) conditions relating to the arrangements for the change in control, including the date by which it must occur, (b) conditions relating to the performance of activities permitted by (9) The OGA’s decision on the application, and any conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b), must be notified in writing to the interested parties. (10) In this clause “the interested parties” means— (b) the person who (if consent were granted) would take control of (c) if the company and another person or persons are the Licensee, that other person or those other persons. (11) For the purposes of this clause, the question of whether a person has control of a company is to be determined in accordance with the test set I881 Sch. 21 para. 60 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I882 Sch. 21 para. 60 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 61 (1) Clause 36 (power of revocation) is amended as follows. (a) after sub-paragraph (i) insert— “(j) if the Licensee is a company, any breach of a condition subject to which the Oil and Gas Authority gave its consent to a change in control of the Licensee (see clause 35A); (k) if the Licensee is a company, any failure to provide full and accurate information in response to a notice given by the Oil and Gas Authority to that company under section 5D of (b) in the closing words, after “(g)” insert “or (j) or (k)”. (3) Omit paragraphs (3) to (5). I883 Sch. 21 para. 61 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I884 Sch. 21 para. 61 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii)

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) 62 (1) Clause 36A (power of partial revocation) is amended as follows. (2) For paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) This clause applies in a case where two or more persons are the Licensee (a) an event mentioned in clause 36(2)(c), (d), (e), (ee) or (g) occurs in relation to one of those persons; (b) an event mentioned in clause 36(2)(b) occurs which consists of a breach of clause 35A(2) or (4) in relation to a change in control (c) an event mentioned in clause 36(2)(j) occurs in relation to a change in control of one of those persons (see clause 35A); or (d) an event mentioned in clause 36(2)(k) occurs which consists of a failure by one of those persons as mentioned in that provision.” (3) In paragraph (2), for “or (b)” substitute “, (b), (c) or (d)”. I885 Sch. 21 para. 62 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I886 Sch. 21 para. 62 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I879 Sch. 21 para. 59 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I880 Sch. 21 para. 59 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I881 Sch. 21 para. 60 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I882 Sch. 21 para. 60 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I883 Sch. 21 para. 61 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I884 Sch. 21 para. 61 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) I885 Sch. 21 para. 62 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I886 Sch. 21 para. 62 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 63 In the Petroleum Licensing (Production) (Seaward Areas) Regulations 2008 ( S.I. 2008/225), the Schedule (model clauses for seaward area production licences) is I887 Sch. 21 para. 63 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I888 Sch. 21 para. 63 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii)

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) “40A (1) This clause applies if— (a) the Licensee is a company, or (b) where two or more persons are the Licensee, any of those and references in this clause to a company are to such a company. (2) A change in control of a company is not permitted without the consent (3) There is a “change in control” of a company if a person takes control of the company, not having previously been a person who controlled the (4) If a change in control of a company is contemplated, the company must apply in writing to the OGA for consent at least three months before the date on which it is proposed that the change would occur (if consent (a) consent to the change in control unconditionally, (b) consent to the change in control subject to conditions, or (c) refuse consent to the change in control. (6) If the OGA proposes to grant consent subject to any condition or to refuse consent, the OGA must, before making a final decision— (a) give the company an opportunity to make representations, and (b) consider any representations that are made. (7) The general rule is that the OGA must decide an application within three months of receiving it, but the OGA may delay its decision by notifying the interested parties in writing.
(8) Conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b) may be imposed on the person taking control of the company (as well as on the company), and (a) conditions relating to the arrangements for the change in control, including the date by which it must occur, (b) conditions relating to the performance of activities permitted by (9) The OGA’s decision on the application, and any conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b), must be notified in writing to the interested parties. (10) In this clause “the interested parties” means— (b) the person who (if consent were granted) would take control of (c) if the company and another person or persons are the Licensee, that other person or those other persons. Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (11) For the purposes of this clause, “control” of a company is to be construed in accordance with sections 450(2) to (4) and 451(1) to (5) of the Corporation Tax Act 2010, modified as specified in clause 40(4).” I889 Sch. 21 para. 64 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I890 Sch. 21 para. 64 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 65 (1) Clause 41 (power of revocation) is amended as follows. (a) after sub-paragraph (j) insert— “(k) if the Licensee is a company, any breach of a condition subject to which the OGA gave its consent to a change in control of the Licensee (see clause 40A), (l) if the Licensee is a company, any failure to provide full and accurate information in response to a notice given by the OGA to that company under section 5D of the Act,”; (b) in the closing words, after “(h)” insert “or (k) or (l)”. (3) Omit paragraphs (3) to (5). I891 Sch. 21 para. 65 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I892 Sch. 21 para. 65 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 66 (1) Clause 42 (power of partial revocation) is amended as follows. (2) For paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) This clause applies in a case where two or more persons are the Licensee (a) an event mentioned in clause 41(2)(c), (d), (e), (f) or (h) occurs in relation to one of those persons; (b) an event mentioned in clause 41(2)(b) occurs which consists of a breach of clause 40A(2) or (4) in relation to a change in control (c) an event mentioned in clause 41(2)(k) occurs in relation to a change in control of one of those persons (see clause 40A); or (d) an event mentioned in clause 41(2)(l) occurs which consists of a failure by one of those persons as mentioned in that provision.” (3) In paragraph (2), for “or (b)” substitute “, (b), (c) or (d)”. I893 Sch. 21 para. 66 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I894 Sch. 21 para. 66 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii)

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) 67 In the Petroleum Licensing (Exploration and Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations 2014 ( S.I. 2014/1686 ), Schedule 2 (model clauses for petroleum exploration and development licences) is amended as follows. I895 Sch. 21 para. 67 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I896 Sch. 21 para. 67 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) “40A (1) This clause applies if— (a) the Licensee is a company, or (b) where two or more persons are the Licensee, any of those and references in this clause to a company are to such a company. (2) A change in control of a company is not permitted without the consent (3) There is a “change in control” of a company if a person takes control of the company, not having previously been a person who controlled the (4) If a change in control of a company is contemplated, the company must apply in writing to the OGA for consent at least three months before the date on which it is proposed that the change would occur (if consent (a) consent to the change in control unconditionally, (b) consent to the change in control subject to conditions, or (c) refuse consent to the change in control. (6) If the OGA proposes to grant consent subject to any condition or to refuse consent, the OGA must, before making a final decision— (a) give the company an opportunity to make representations, and (b) consider any representations that are made. (7) The general rule is that the OGA must decide an application within three months of receiving it, but the OGA may delay its decision by notifying the interested parties in writing. (8) Conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b) may be imposed on the person taking control of the company (as well as on the company), and

Schedule 21 – Petroleum amendments to model clauses Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (a) conditions relating to the arrangements for the change in control, including the date by which it must occur, (b) conditions relating to the performance of activities permitted by (9) The OGA’s decision on the application, and any conditions as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b), must be notified in writing to the interested parties. (10) In this clause “the interested parties” means— (b) the person who (if consent were granted) would take control of (c) if the company and another person or persons are the Licensee, that other person or those other persons.
(11) For the purposes of this clause, “control” of a company is to be construed in accordance with sections 450(2) to (4) and 451(1) to (5) of the Corporation Tax Act 2010, modified as specified in clause 40(4).” I897 Sch. 21 para.
68 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I898 Sch. 21 para.
68 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 69 (1) Clause 41 (power of revocation) is amended as follows. (a) after sub-paragraph (j) insert— “(k) if the Licensee is a company, any breach of a condition subject to which the OGA gave its consent to a change in control of the Licensee (see clause 40A), (l) if the Licensee is a company, any failure to provide full and accurate information in response to a notice given by the OGA to that company under section 5D of the Act,”; (b) in the closing words, after “(h)” insert “or (k) or (l)”. (3) Omit paragraphs (3) to (5). I899 Sch. 21 para. 69 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I900 Sch. 21 para. 69 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 70 (1) Clause 42 (power of partial revocation) is amended as follows. (2) For paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) This clause applies in a case where two or more persons are the Licensee (a) an event mentioned in clause 41(2)(c), (d), (e), (f) or (h) occurs in relation to one of those persons;

Schedule 22 – Accession to Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (b) an event mentioned in clause 41(2)(b) occurs which consists of a breach of clause 40A(2) or (4) in relation to a change in control (c) an event mentioned in clause 41(2)(k) occurs in relation to a change in control of one of those persons (see clause 40A); or (d) an event mentioned in clause 41(2)(l) occurs which consists of a failure by one of those persons as mentioned in that provision.” (3) In paragraph (2), for “or (b)” substitute “, (b), (c) or (d)”. I901 Sch. 21 para. 70 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1) I902 Sch. 21 para. 70 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii) 1 In section 13 of the Nuclear Installations Act 1965 (“the 1965 Act”) (exclusion, extension or reduction of compensation in certain cases), in subsection (5A), after I903 Sch. 22 para. 1 comes into force in accordance with s. 334(4) 2 (1) Section 16 of the 1965 Act (satisfaction of claims) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (1ZA) after “or 9” insert “, other than CSC-only claims,”. (3) After subsection (1ZA) insert— “(1ZAA) Notwithstanding subsection (1), if the amount payable by a person in respect of CSC-only claims for compensation under this Act in respect of any one occurrence or event constituting a breach of a duty imposed on that person by section 7, 7B, 8 or 9 reaches, in the aggregate and apart from interest or costs, the equivalent in sterling of 300 million special drawing rights, that person is not required to satisfy further claims for compensation.” (4) In subsection (1A) for “or (3B)” substitute “, (1ZAA), (3B), (3BA), (3BB), (3BC) (5) In subsection (3)(a) after “subsection (1)” insert “, (1ZA), (1ZAA), (1ZB)”. (a) after “or 10” insert “, other than CSC-only claims (“non-CSC-only (b) after “further” insert “non-CSC-only”, and (c) after “special relevant claims” insert “or CSC claims (or both)”. (7) After subsection (3B) insert—

Schedule 22 – Accession to Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) “(3BA) To the extent that further non-CSC-only claims for compensation are special relevant claims, the appropriate authority may be required to satisfy them up to the equivalent in sterling of 1,500 million euros (in the aggregate and apart from interest or costs). (3BB) To the extent that further non-CSC-only claims for compensation are CSC claims, the appropriate authority may be required to satisfy them up to the equivalent in sterling of the aggregate of 700 million euros and the value of the CSC international pooled funds (in the aggregate and apart from interest (3BC) To the extent that further non-CSC-only claims for compensation are both special relevant claims and CSC claims, the appropriate authority may be required to satisfy them up to the equivalent in sterling of the aggregate of 1,500 million euros and the value of the CSC international pooled funds (in the aggregate and apart from interest or costs). (3BD) If the amount payable in respect of CSC-only claims in respect of any one occurrence or event constituting a breach of a duty imposed on a person by section 7, 7B, 8, 9 or 10 reaches, in the aggregate and apart from interest or costs, the equivalent in sterling of the aggregate of 300 million special drawing rights and the value of the CSC international pooled funds, the appropriate authority is not required to satisfy further such claims for (3BE) If the CSC international pooled funds are (or will be) reduced by virtue of claims to which subsection (3) applies by 50%, the appropriate authority is not required to satisfy further claims for compensation if that would give rise to a further reduction of those funds except to the extent that those further claims are non-UK CSC claims.” (8) In subsection (3C)(a) after “subsection (3B)” insert “or, in a case where the relevant reciprocating territory is also a CSC territory (as defined by section 16AA), (3BB)”. (a) in paragraph (b)(i) and (ii) after “subsection (1ZA)” insert “, (1ZAA),”, and (b) in paragraph (b)(iii) after “subsection (3B)” insert “, (3BA), (3BB), (3BC), I904 Sch. 22 para. 2 comes into force in accordance with s. 334(4) 3 In section 16A of the 1965 Act (section 16: supplementary), in subsection (7)(b) for “section 18(1A)” substitute “section 16(3BA)”. I905 Sch. 22 para.
3 comes into force in accordance with s. 334(4) 4 After section 16A of the 1965 Act insert—

Schedule 22 – Accession to Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) “16AA Section 16: CSC-related definitions (1) This section applies for the purposes of section 16. (2) A claim for compensation under this Act in the case of a breach of a duty imposed by section 7, 7B, 8, 9 or 10 is a CSC claim if— (a) the injury or damage for which compensation is claimed is such injury or damage as is mentioned in subsection (3), (b) the significant impairment of the environment by reference to which compensation is claimed by virtue of section 11A(1) or 11G(1) or paragraph 1 of Schedule 1A is such significant impairment of the environment as is mentioned in subsection (3), or (c) the preventive measures by reference to which compensation is claimed by virtue of section 11H(1) or (2) are preventive measures relating to such injury, damage or significant impairment of the environment as is mentioned in subsection (3). (3) The injury, damage and significant impairment of the environment referred (a) injury, damage or significant impairment of the environment that is incurred within the territorial limits of the United Kingdom or (b) injury, damage or significant impairment of the environment that is incurred in or above the exclusive economic zone or on the continental shelf of the United Kingdom or another CSC territory in connection with the exploitation or exploration of the natural resources of that exclusive economic zone or continental shelf; (c) injury or damage that is incurred in or above the sea outside the territorial limits of any country or territory by, or by persons or property on, a ship or aircraft registered in the United Kingdom or (d) injury or damage that is incurred in or above the sea outside the territorial limits of any country or territory by a national of the United Kingdom or another CSC territory; (e) injury or damage that is incurred outside the territorial limits of any country or territory by, or by persons or property on, an artificial island, installation or structure that is subject to the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom or another CSC territory. (4) A CSC claim is a CSC-only claim if— (a) the injury or damage for which compensation is claimed is such injury or damage as is mentioned in subsection (5), (b) the significant impairment of the environment by reference to which compensation is claimed by virtue of section 11A(1) or 11G(1) or paragraph 1 of Schedule 1A is such significant impairment of the environment as is mentioned in subsection (5), or (c) the preventive measures by reference to which compensation is claimed by virtue of section 11H(1) or (2) are preventive measures relating to such injury, damage or significant impairment of the environment as is mentioned in subsection (5). Schedule 22 – Accession to Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (5) The injury, damage and significant impairment of the environment referred (a) injury, damage or significant impairment of the environment that is incurred within the territorial limits of a CSC-only territory; (b) injury, damage or significant impairment of the environment that is incurred in or above the exclusive economic zone or on the continental shelf of a CSC-only territory in connection with the exploitation or exploration of the natural resources of that exclusive economic zone or continental shelf; (c) injury or damage that is incurred in or above the sea outside the territorial limits of any country or territory by, or by persons or property on, a ship or aircraft registered in a CSC-only territory; (d) injury or damage that is incurred in or above the sea outside the territorial limits of any country or territory by a national of a CSC- (e) injury or damage that is incurred outside the territorial limits of any country or territory by, or by persons or property on, an artificial island, installation or structure that is subject to the jurisdiction of (6) A CSC-only territory is a CSC territory that is not— (b) any other CSC territory that is a relevant territory in relation to a relevant international agreement other than the CSC, (c) a country mentioned in section 26(1B)(b), (d) an overseas territory mentioned in section 26(1B)(c) or (d), or (e) a relevant reciprocating territory. (7) A CSC claim is a non-UK CSC claim if— (a) the injury or damage for which compensation is claimed is such injury or damage as is mentioned in subsection (8), (b) the significant impairment of the environment by reference to which compensation is claimed by virtue of section 11A(1) or 11G(1) or paragraph 1 of Schedule 1A is such significant impairment of the environment as is mentioned in subsection (8), or (c) the preventive measures by reference to which compensation is claimed by virtue of section 11H(1) or (2) are preventive measures relating to such injury, damage or significant impairment of the environment as is mentioned in subsection (8).
(8) The injury, damage and significant impairment of the environment referred (a) injury, damage or significant impairment of the environment that is incurred within the territorial limits of a CSC territory other than the (b) injury, damage or significant impairment of the environment that is incurred in or above the exclusive economic zone or on the continental shelf of a CSC territory other than the United Kingdom in connection with the exploitation or exploration of the natural resources of that exclusive economic zone or continental shelf;

Schedule 22 – Accession to Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (c) injury or damage that is incurred in or above the sea outside the territorial limits of any country or territory by, or by persons or property on, a ship or aircraft registered in the United Kingdom or (d) injury or damage that is incurred in or above the sea outside the territorial limits of any country or territory by a national of the United Kingdom or another CSC territory; (e) injury or damage that is incurred outside the territorial limits of any country or territory by, or by persons or property on, an artificial island, installation or structure that is subject to the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom or another CSC territory. (a) a country that is a party to the CSC, or (b) an overseas territory of such a country, if the CSC applies to “national”, in relation to a CSC territory, includes— (a) that CSC territory and any part of it, (b) a public or private body established in the CSC territory or part of it, whether a body corporate or not, (c) a partnership established in the CSC territory or part of it, and (d) a trust the validity of which is governed by the law of the CSC “the CSC” means the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage (as amended or supplemented (10) A reference in this section to a national of the United Kingdom is to be construed in accordance with section 16A(8).” I906 Sch. 22 para. 4 comes into force in accordance with s. 334(4) 5 In section 17 of 1965 Act (jurisdiction, shared liability and foreign judgments), in subsection (3B)(a) and (b) after “section 16(1ZA)” insert “, (1ZAA)”. I907 Sch. 22 para. 5 comes into force in accordance with s. 334(4) 6 (1) Section 18 of the 1965 Act (general cover for compensation) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (1A) for “1,500 million euros” substitute “the aggregate of 1,500 million euros and the value of the CSC international pooled funds”. (a) in each of paragraphs (a) and (b) after “section 16(1ZA)” insert “, (1ZAA)”, (b) in paragraph (c) after “section (3B)” insert “, (3BA), (3BB), (3BD), (3BE)”. Schedule 22 – Accession to Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (4) In subsection (4B)(b) after “section 16(1ZA)” insert “or, where relevant, (1ZAA)”. I908 Sch. 22 para. 6 comes into force in accordance with s. 334(4) 7 After section 25B of the 1965 Act (amounts in euros) insert— (1) In this Act “special drawing rights” means special drawing rights as defined by the International Monetary Fund; and for the purpose of determining the equivalent in sterling on any day of a sum expressed in special drawing rights, one special drawing right is to be treated as equal to such a sum in sterling as the International Monetary Fund have fixed as being the equivalent of one special drawing right— (b) if no sum has been so fixed for that day, for the last day before that day for which a sum has been so fixed. (2) A certificate given by or on behalf of the Treasury stating— (a) that a particular sum in sterling has been so fixed for a particular (b) that no sum has been so fixed for a particular day and that a particular sum in sterling has been so fixed for a day which is the last day for which a sum has been so fixed before the particular day, is to be conclusive evidence of those matters for the purposes of subsection (1) of this section; and a document purporting to be such a certificate is in any proceedings to be received in evidence and, unless the contrary is proved, to be deemed to be such a certificate. (3) The Treasury may charge a reasonable fee for any certificate given in pursuance of subsection (2) of this section. (4) Any fee received by the Treasury by virtue of subsection (3) is to be paid I909 Sch. 22 para. 7 comes into force in accordance with s. 334(4) 8 (1) Section 26 of the 1965 Act (interpretation) is amended as follows. (a) after the definition of “cover period” insert— ““CSC claim” has the meaning given by section 16AA; “CSC international pooled funds” means the funds referred to by Article III.1(b) of the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for “CSC-only claim” has the meaning given by section 16AA;”; (b) in the definition of “event”—

Schedule 22 – Accession to Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. Changes to There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023. (See end of Document for details) (i) after “(1ZA),” insert “(1ZAA),”, and (ii) after “(3B)” insert “, (3BD)”; (c) after the definition of “the Minister” insert— ““non-UK CSC claim” has the meaning given by section 16AA;”; (d) in the definition of “occurrence”— (i) after “(1ZA),” insert “(1ZAA),”, and (ii) after “(3B)” insert “, (3BD)”.
(e) after the definition of “overseas territory” insert— ““the Paris Convention” means the Convention on Third Party Liability in the Field of Nuclear Energy of 29 July 1960, as amended by the Additional Protocol of 28 January 1964, by the Protocol of 16 November 1982 and by the Protocol of 12 February 2004;”. (a) in the opening words, for “a relevant international agreement” substitute “the (i) for “relevant international agreement” (in each place it appears) (ii) for “agreement” (in the third place it appears) substitute (iii) for “agreement’s” substitute “Convention’s”; (c) in sub-paragraph (ii), for “relevant international agreement” substitute I910 Sch. 22 para. 8 comes into force in accordance with s. 334(4)

Document 2024-10-14 This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective. There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Energy Act 2023.