July Extraordinary Release

We are pleased inform you that the Extraordinary July 2026 Release is now live, and v13.28 of the IGT UNC has been published today. A change marked and clean version of this Code Release have been uploaded to the IGT UNC website, here.

Modifications included in this Release

This Extraordinary Release went live with effect from 05:00 today and incorporated changes to implement the following Modifications:

If any Parties have any comments with regards to this Extraordinary Release, please contact the Code Administrator.

RG009 Raised

Please be advised that BUUK have raised a new IGT UNC Review Proposal:

Purpose of Review

The Uniform Network Code (UNC) Performance Assurance Committee (PAC) has agreed that further investigation should be undertaken to consider what the introduction of Qualification Requirements for new Shippers under both the Independent Gas Transporter Uniform Network Code (IGT UNC) and UNC might involve.

An equivalent UNC Review Group Request has been raised as 0938R – Introduction of Qualification Requirements for new Shippers’.

This request seeks to explore the elements that could potentially form part of any future market entry requirements within the IGT UNC and UNC.

Next Steps

The Panel will consider the Review Request at its meeting on 1st July 2026.

Further Information

Further information, including the Review Proposal Request Form, can be found on the RG009 page of the IGT UNC website.

If any parties have any questions about this Review, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Code Administrator.

May Extraordinary Release

Please be advised that Version 13.26 of the IGT UNC went live with effect from 05:00 on Friday 29th May 2026.

The updated Code can be found on the IGT UNC website, here.

Changes included in this Release

This Release incorporated the Ofgem designated changes for the implementation of the prioritisation process as set out under Code Reform.

If any Parties have any comments with regards to this Code Release, please contact the Code Administrator.

 

IGT183 Raised

Please be advised that Centrica has today raised the following IGT UNC Modification:

Summary of Modification

IGT UNC Part I 1.15 a) outlines that the Central Data Services Provider (CDSP) has an Agency Function to maintain a record of User emergency contact details. This Modification has been raised to outline the parameters in which the emergency contact details are maintained under Part I 1.15 a) and under what circumstances emergency contact details provided for Larger Supply Points below the Annual Quantity (AQ) threshold (see IGT UNC Part I 8.0 and 9.0) should be recorded and retained.

Next Steps

The Panel will consider this Modification, which is proposed to be a Self-Governance Modification, at its meeting on 29th May 2026.

Further Information

Further information, including the Proposal Form, can be found on the IGT183 page of the IGT UNC website.

If any parties have any questions about this Modification, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Code Administrator.

 

IGT182 Raised

Please be advised that CSL has today raised the following IGT UNC Modification:

Summary of Modification

The purpose of this Fast Track Self-Governance Modification Proposal is to align the existing IGT UNC definition with the UNC definition of the Data Permissions Matrix as proposed by UNC 0921S – Broadening the definition of the Data Permissions Matrix to align with disclosure of UK Link Gemini data.

Next Steps

The Panel will consider this Modification, which is proposed to be a Fast Track Self-Governance Modification, at its meeting on 26th June 2026.

Any party objections to this Fast Track Self-Governance Modification Proposal should be submitted to the IGT UNC Code Administrator (IGTUNC@talan.com).

Further Information

Further information, including the Proposal Form, can be found on the IGT182 page of the IGT UNC website.

If any parties have any questions about this Modification, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Code Administrator.

 

IGT181 Raised

Please be advised that ES Pipelines Limited has today raised the following IGT UNC Modification:

Summary of Modification

This Modification seeks to align the IGT UNC with the changes implemented into the Uniform Network Code (UNC) under UNC0854 ‘Revision of Virtual Last Resort User and Contingent Procurement of Supplier Demand Event Triggers’ in May 2024. This will ensure that the UNC processes can apply to IGT Supply Meter Points (SMPs) as intended under UNC0854.

Next Steps

The Panel will consider this Modification at its meeting on 27th February 2026.

Further Information

Further information, including the Proposal Form, can be found on the IGT181 page of the IGT UNC website.

If any parties have any questions about this Modification, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Code Administrator.

IGT180 Raised

Please be advised that BUUK has today raised the following IGT UNC Modification:

Summary of Modification

The Gas Shipper Obligation (GSO) is intended to be the long-term funding mechanism for initial hydrogen production projects funded through the Hydrogen Production Business Model (HPBM).

The GSO charge will be placed on Shippers based on the quantity of gas they ship to customers.  The GSO scheme will be administered by the GSO Administrator (who is expected to be the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC), subject to formal appointment through regulations) and will be outside of the IGT UNC (as well as the UNC).  This Modification will create obligations on the Central Data Service Provider (CDSP) to provide services to the GSO Administrator to support the implementation of the GSO scheme, including a period of live data testing.  It is proposed that a subsequent Modification to this one is developed and implemented to ensure the CDSP Obligations endure following implementation of the GSO legislation.

 Next Steps

The Panel will consider this Modification at its meeting on 23rd January 2026.

Please be advised that this Modification is being progressed jointly with related UNC Modification 0922 – CDSP Obligations required for the introduction of the Gas Shipper Obligation. The Joint Office will be administering the joint IGT UNC and UNC Workgroup meetings. The first three meetings have been scheduled as follows:

Thursday 12th February 2026: from 9.30am to 11.30am

Thursday 12th February 2026: from 9.30am to 11.30am

Thursday 23rd February 2026: from 9.30am to 11.30am

Any IGT UNC Parties wishing to attend these meetings can provide attendee names and email addresses to the IGT UNC Code Administrator (IGTUNC@talan.com), who will pass the details onto the Joint Office. Alternatively, parties can also contact the Joint Office directly (enquiries@gasgovernance.co.uk) to provide this information.

Further Information

Further information, including the Proposal Form, can be found on the IGT180 page of the IGT UNC website.

If any parties have any questions about this Modification or the joint Workgroup meetings, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Code Administrator.

CSL01 Raised

Please be advised that CSL (CNG Services Limited) have today raised the following Independent Network Code (INC) Modification:

 Summary of Modification

The IGT UNC rules do not work well for networks with no connection to the GB gas grid. CSL have raised this proposal to update their INC to exclude them from the IGT UNC.

Next Steps

The Panel will consider this Modification at its meeting on 23rd January 2026.

Further Information

Further information, including the Proposal Form, can be found on the CSL01 page of the IGT UNC website.

If any parties have any questions about this Modification, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Code Administrator.

RG008 Raised

Please be advised that BUUK have raised a new IGT UNC Review Proposal:

Purpose of Review

This Review looks to commence IGT UNC preparatory activity ahead of the Code Manager appointment and the subsequent Code Consolidation work that will be undertaken as part of Code Reform and the introduction of the Unified Gas Network Code (UGNC).

Next Steps

The Panel will consider the Review Proposal Request at its meeting on 28th November 2025.

Further Information

Further information, including the Review Proposal Request Form, can be found on the RG008 page of the IGT UNC website.

If any parties have any questions about this Review, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Code Administrator.

IGT179 Raised

Please be advised that BUUK have raised a new IGT UNC Modification today:

Summary of Modification

This Modification looks to provide an update to the NExA tables, and some of the language used around the AQ Review process to provide greater clarity. This will be achieved by adding relevant dates to the NExA tables to provide time periods for which they are relevant, with further clarity added for when the document is ‘live’ or ‘proposed’.

Further Information

Further information, including the Proposal Form, can be found on the IGT179 page of the IGT UNC website.

If any parties have any questions about this Modification, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Code Administrator.