Nassau, The Bahamas — 06 February 2026 — The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has published “Supplementary Licences for the Natural Gas Sector – Statement of Results and Final Decision (NGS 03/2026)”, concluding its public consultation on proposed updates to the natural gas licensing framework under the Natural Gas Act, 2024. The
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (‘URCA’) releases this Statement of Results and Final Decision on the ‘Regulation of Retail Prices for SMP Operators – Rules’ following URCA’s consultation published on 4 December 2024.1 During the consultation, URCA presented and sought feedback on its proposed revisions to the Retail Pricing
URCA is responsible for licensing NGS activities in The Bahamas in addition to issuing regulations and guidelines that aim to promote the development and functioning of a safe and reliable natural gas system in The Bahamas. URCA regulates the NGS through the Natural Gas Act, 2024 (NGA) which sets out,
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) issued its Draft Annual Plan 2025 (DAP 2025) for consultation on 20 December 2024. The document outlined URCA’s strategic priorities and key projects for the regulation of the Electronic Communications Sector (ECS), the Electricity Sector (ES), and the emerging Natural Gas Sector (NGS)
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is pleased to announce thepublication of its Statement of Results and Next Steps following the Public Consultation on theRoadmap to Enable 5G Deployment in The Bahamas, which was initiated on 22 August 20241.URCA views this document as a crucial milestone in establishing the
URCA issues this Statement of Results and Final Decision on the Proposed Revision to the Code of Practice for Content Regulation ECS 77/2024 consultation document. In addition to this Statement of Results and Final Decision, URCA publishes its Revised Code of Practice for Content Regulation – ECS 78/2024 (“the Revised
URCA has exercised its authority under the Natural Gas Act (2024) to establish a comprehensive framework for assessing fees on licensed entities operating in the natural gas value chain. These fees are essential to support URCA’s ongoing regulatory activities and ensure that the sector develops in line with national policy
URCA issued its Preliminary Determination on the “Modifications and Variations to the Electronic Communications Sector Individual Licences, Class Licences and Exemptions” Consultation Document – ECS 72/2024 (“the Preliminary Determination”) on 20 August 2024. The period for submission of responses closed on 20 September 2024 (“the Response Date”) and URCA is
In this document, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) issues its Statement of Results and Next Steps with respect to URCA’s Public Consultation on the Draft Licenses, Regulations and Codes for the Natural Gas sector. https://urcabahamas.bs/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/URCA_NGS-Statement-of-Results-and-Final-Decision_FINAL-JH240924.pdf
1) In the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by section 8(3)(c) and 123(a) of the Natural Gas Act, 2024, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) hereby issues these Regulations relating to the safety standards for natural gas pipelines. 2) The objectives of this regulation are to prescribes
1) In the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by section 8(3)(c) and 123(a) of the Natural Gas Act, 2024, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) hereby issues these Regulations relating to the Ship-to-Ship (STS) transfer of LNG in bulk and the STS transfer of LNG to be
This Code sets forth minimum standards of performance in accordance with which a natural gas importer is required to carry out its Authorised business. https://urcabahamas.bs/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/URCA_Liquefied-Natural-Gas-import-code_FINAL-003.pdf
1) In the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by section 8(3)(c) and 123(a) of the Natural Gas Act, 2024, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) hereby issues these Regulations relating to the marine transfer area for LNG of each waterfront facility handling LNG and to construction in
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1) This Code sets out the obligation of gas licensees to comply with the standards and procedures for the safe operation of the gas supply system. This Code also describes the rights and obligations of gas licensees in respect of the conveyance of gas and the provision of a gas
1) This code governs the arrangements between the designated gas transporter and the relevant gas shippers who ship gas by means of the designated gas transporter’s gas pipeline. 2) The Transporter shall comply with the provisions, rules and processes of this Code and shall not discriminate as between similarly situated
1) In the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by section 8(3)(c) and 123(g) of the Natural Gas Act, 2024, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) hereby issues these Regulations relating the metering of natural gas in The Bahamas. 2) The key contents of these Regulations are as
1) In the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by section 8(3)(c) and 123(a) of the Natural Gas Act, 2024, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) hereby issues these Regulations relating to the safety standards for facilities to process gas used in the transportation of gas by pipeline.
In the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by section 8(3)(c) of the Natural Gas Act, 2024, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) hereby issues these Regulations with the purpose to establish the filing requirements that an applicant must follow to obtain authorization for the siting, construction and/or
