1. Transmission Workstream, 01 October 2009
DRSEC Update
Transmission Workstream, 01 October 2009

2. DRSEC Background
Discretionary Release of System Entry Capacity Auction
Introduced in September 2008 (Mod 216)
DRSEC Attributes
Release additional non obligated firm NTS Entry Capacity (i.e. in addition to unsold obligated NTS Entry Capacity);
At those points on the network where it can be supported and there is sufficient demand;
Capacity released at the ASEP is solely at National Grid NTS’ discretion.

3. August 09 DRSEC Update (1)
National Grid NTS received a DRSEC request at Isle of Grain for Winter 09/10;
National Grid NTS issued an open letter to all Users requesting that Users register their interest for ASEPs where the NTS Entry Capacity was close to being sold out
No additional requests were received
National Grid NTS issued a DRSEC invitation letter for those ASEPs with 10% or less of obligated unsold entry capacity
Auction was held on Monday 17th August

4. August 09 DRSEC Update (2)
Users who wished to had to accept the DRSEC Terms and Conditions by Thursday 13th August
4 Shippers accepted the Terms and Conditions
Allocations in respect of successful bids were made at the end of August
Bids received from 1 Shipper.
Bids received and allocated exceeded the level of obligated unsold TS Entry Capacity.
Full information available on National Grid NTS website

5. Questions