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Gas "Jargon" Explained

Annual Quantity(AQ or AAQ)
The annual quantity of gas consumed measured in kilowatt hours (kWh)

Calorific Value
The calorific value (CV) is a measurement of the amount of energy contained in the gas. CV is usually quoted in megajoules per cubic metre (MJ/m3). Gas delivered to your premises will have a CV of between 37.5 MJ/m3 and 43.0 MJ/m3.This is continually measured by Transco for each Local Distribution Zone and passed to your gas supplier daily.

Correction factor
The correction factor is used to take account of the temperature and atmospheric conditions at a site. It is generally of the order of 1.02264.

M number
The Meter Point Reference (MPR) The number given to uniquely identify every meter in the country.

Network Code
This is the strict contract that governs Shippers relationship to Transco. It is designed to ensure a level playing field.

Producers
Producers are the companies who explore for gas, drill wells and take the gas to Coastal Delivery Facilities

Profile
Most Consumers use more gas in the cold winter months than the warmer summer months. If you are on a variable rate contract, in the absence of meter reads, we will bill you on the standard profile, as a percentage of your Annual Quantity, click here to see an illustration of this.

If you are on a budget plan contract, we will bill you on a flat rate of 8.33% of your Annual Quantity per month.

Regulator
The Office of Gas Electricity Markets (OFGEM) is a non ministerial Government agency and regulator of the onshore gas industry in Great Britain.

Serial number
The manufacturer’s number stamped on each meter.

Shipper
The Shipper is the company that arranges for the transporter to move the gas from the beach to the consumer. Shippers must have a licence from OFGEM before they can ship gas.

Supplier
BES Gas are licensed Suppliers. Suppliers are the companies that sell gas to consumers. Suppliers must have a contract with a shipper to arrange to have their gas conveyed to the consumer. Suppliers must obtain a licence from OFGEM before they supply gas. A full list of licensed gas suppliers can be found on the OFGEM website.

Transporter
The Transporter is the company that transports gas from the coastal delivery facilities where gas comes ashore to consumers, on behalf of the shippers. Most gas in the UK is transported by Transco plc.