Who owns the gas supply pipes?

Ron_Hobson

Scottish Hydro came knocking at my door last night. He claimed they own the gas pipes supplying my home and that I should have had a reduction in the spring - I did actually and told him that. He then wanted to complete a questionnaire; which I refused because I was busy but he then gave the impression that he will return. Can anyone give me some facts to refute his claim - I would expect the gas people to own gas pipes!

lemontart

oh dear they are at that lie again, they do not own the pipes dependant on where you are in the country they are owned by one of the following National Grid, Northern Gas Networks, Scotland Gas Networks or Southern Gas Networks - there are smaller private companies that own some pipes but Socttish Hydro is NOT one of these so basically he is lying call Scottish Hydro and report him,

freddi_2

Ha Ha Ha.

One of them tried that on me with my electricity meter.

I wasted his time by asking questions then saying wait till I consult the internet then asking what his tariffs were etc. In the end when I told him that I had no intention of changing to HE as I was on a fixed tariff which was cheaper than HE anyway he moaned at me for wasting his time. I said it works two ways you've just wasted my time !!!! off!

davidgmmafan

I believe Ofgem were wanting to hear about instances of mis-selling, not sure when its on till thought.

Another frequent similar lie is we own X power station, so we can do it cheaper.

Gman0365

The parent company of Scottish Hydro (Scottish and Southern Energy) own half of Scotia Gas Networks, which in turn is a holding company for Scotland Gas Networks and Southern Gas Networks. These companies ARE gas transporters and do own the pipes in the ground so dependent upon where you live (Scotland or South of England) he is telling a partial truth.

Scottish and Southern Energy also own several independent gas networks throughout the country.

That said, the companies that own and operate the gas networks are regulated by OFGEM. This regulation means that the gas transporters remain completely independent from the gas suppliers. So although Scottish and Southern Energy may have a share in the transporter, none of their subsidiary companies (Scottish Hydro, Southern Electric) can claim that through this they are able to offer cheaper prices.

Hope this helps.

Premier_2

Ron_Hobson wrote: »

...Can anyone give me some facts to refute his claim - I would expect the gas people to own gas pipes!

No idea who owns your supply pipes and it doesn't really matter in this instanmce, but in regards to cost of supply to you, do a check on any comparison site as to the best deal for you.

That will give you all the facts you need, and you should invite the sales person in to show them the details. I doubt they will accept your offer because (a) they will know immediately they are dealing with someone that can see beyond the lies they will happily tell in order to secure a sale and (b) a salesman's time is spent more profitably pursuading the uninformed to part with their lolly, than trying to defend the indefensible.

Of course, if Scottish Hydro do by some odd quirk of circumstances happen to be the supplier to give you the best deal, still don't sign up via a salesperson, use the cashback or comparison sites to bag yourself a bit of commission for yourself; better in your pocket than in the salesman's.

Terrylw1

It's yet another one of those many sales agents tricks!

Your local distributor owns the groundwork in elec & gas. Whilst some of the companies are owned in the same groups, they have to trade as seperate parties anyway so Suppliers can compete.

Usually it's Transco but there are some Independant Gas Transporters (IGT's) out there.

If the M number (MPRN) shown on your gas bill is 10 digits long and begins with 74 or 75 then you are supplied by an Independent Gas Transporter. Otherwise it's Transco now National Grid.

Look on here.

http://www.energylinx.co.uk/independent_gas_transporters.htm

C_Mababejive

No point in reporting it to OFGEM. They are just a wasteful,obstructive Government Quango staffed by overpaid Executives,many of whom couldnt find their own backsides in a dark room.

Terrylw1

C_Mababejive wrote: »

No point in reporting it to OFGEM. They are just a wasteful,obstructive Government Quango staffed by overpaid Executives,many of whom couldnt find their own backsides in a dark room.

Very true, but then they could probably easily find the big 6's bottom's much easier since they spend more time doing that!!! (tongues of course, not boots!) :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

wolvotim

yeah i had an n-power rep telling me that they owned the electrcity network in the midlands lol