Ofreg announced today that it had invited Bord Gais Eireann (BGE) to enter into preferred bidder status for a licence to deliver gas to Northern Ireland’s district towns.

Dermot MacCann Deputy Chief Executive of Ofreg said:

“We have had applications from Phoenix and Bord Gais both of which have an impressive record in building gas businesses and the competence and skills necessary to bring gas to the towns of Northern Ireland. We are grateful to both for their participation in this process of awarding gas licences. Ofreg will now enter into intensive discussions with BGE about the detailed costs and timing of the implementation of their proposals. If these discussions lead to a satisfactory outcome for both the company and Ofreg, BGE will be awarded a licence. If they are not satisfactory Ofreg will invite Phoenix to re-enter into discussions.”

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