Modification Panel

The Modification Panel is the body constituted under the Uniform Network Code to oversee the Modification process.

Shipper Representatives are elected every two years, via the Joint Office . The current membership runs from 01 October 2022 to 30 September 2023. Details of the election process for the Shipper Representatives can be found at: 

/elections

Transporter Representatives are appointed by the relevant Gas Transporters.  Almost all decisions are taken on a simple majority basis.

Industry observers are welcome to attend Panel meetings by prior arrangement and subject to space availability. Please contact the Joint Office (see below) if you would like to attend any Panel meeting. Please also note that observers cannot participate in proceedings unless invited to do so by the Chair.

Correspondence relating to the Panel can be sent to enquiries@gasgovernance.co.uk, or telephone 0121 288 2107.

Normal Meeting Date:  The third Thursday of each month.  (In addition the Panel occasionally meets or holds a Teleconference to discuss specific Modifications.)

Meeting Location:  Microsoft Team or Solihull

Independent Chair:  Wanda Goldwag

Deputy Chair:  Penny Garner

Panel Secretary: Rebecca Hailes

Voting Representatives (as of 01 October 2023)

Consumer Representative

Sam Hughes - Citizens Advice - standing alternates Andy Manning and Oorlagh Chapman (Centrica)

Non-Domestic Consumer Representative

Arjan Geveke - Energy Intensive Users Group (EIUG) - standing alternates David Mitchell (Chemical Industries Association) or Eddie Proffitt- Energy Intensive Users Group (EIUG)

Shippers 

Dan Fittock (SSE) -standing alternates (TBC)

David Morley (OVO Energy) - standing alternates Oorlagh Chapman and Sam Hughes

Colin Paine ( Engie) -standing alternates Phil Broom and (TBC)

Oorlagh Chapman (Centrica) - standing alternates David Morley and (TBC)

Richard Fairholme (Uniper) - standing alternate Lauren Jauss and Paul Jones

Steve Mulinganie (SEFE Energy Ltd) - standing alternates (TBC)

Transporters 

Charlotte Gilbert (BUUK) - standing alternates  Jenny Rawlinson or Tom Jenkins

David Mitchell (SGN) - standing alternates Sally Hardman and Hilary Chapman

Edward Allard (Cadent Gas) - standing alternates Andy Clasper or Shiv Singh

Malcolm Montgomery (National Gas Transmission) - standing alternates Phil Hobbins or Colin Williams

Richard Pomroy (Wales & West Utilities) - standing alternates (TBC)

Tracey Saunders (Northern Gas Networks) - standing alternates Joanna Ferguson or Richard Pomroy

Non Voting Representatives

Ellie Rogers - CDSP Representative

Matthew Brown - Ofgem Representative

TBC - IGT UNC Representative

Vacancy - Independent Suppliers' Representative