The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) invites natural gas licensees, industry stakeholders and members of the public to comment on the proposed Natural Gas Sector Licensee Reporting Requirements Regulations, 2026 (NGS 27/2026). Written submissions must reach URCA by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 4 December 2026.
The proposed Regulations set out what natural gas licensees would report to URCA, when reports would be due and which requirements would apply to each licensed activity. The information would help URCA monitor safety, continuity of supply, operational performance and compliance under the Natural Gas Act, 2024.
The draft provides for quarterly operational and commercial returns, annual reporting on performance, finances, compliance and investment, and timely notification of serious safety events and significant supply interruptions. Reporting requirements would vary by activity, such as importing, storing, transporting or supplying natural gas. The framework is designed to limit duplicate reporting and keep the administrative burden proportionate to the nature and scale of each licensed activity.
URCA welcomes feedback on the information requested, reporting deadlines, incident notification thresholds and the practicality of using the proposed reporting templates. Respondents are encouraged to identify the relevant section, regulation, schedule or reporting field and provide reasons, supporting evidence or practical alternatives where possible.
How to submit comments
- Email info@urcabahamas.bs
- Hand delivery Chief Executive Officer, Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority, Frederick House, Frederick Street, Nassau, The Bahamas
- Mail P.O. Box N-4860, Nassau, The Bahamas
- Fax (242) 393-0237
URCA intends to publish responses on its website after the consultation closes. Respondents seeking confidential treatment should clearly identify the relevant material and explain the basis for their request. URCA will review submissions before issuing its Statement of Results and Final Decision.
Consultation documents