Proposed modifications to Offshore Transmission (OFTO) licences

Proposed modifications to Offshore Transmission (OFTO) licences | Ofgem Please enable JavaScript in your web browser to get the best experience. BETA This site is currently in BETA. Help us improve by giving us your feedback . Close alert: Proposed modifications to Offshore Transmission (OFTO) licences Publication type: Consultation Publication date: 11 September 2025 Last updated: 6 March 2026 Closed date: 09 October 2025 Status: Closed (with decision) Topic: Offshore electricity transmission Show all updates Print this page Related links Statutory consultation on proposed modifications to Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) licences Decision on proposed modifications to offshore electricity transmission licences Decision on proposed modification to offshore electricity transmission licences Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn The Authority is consulting on proposed modifications to Offshore Transmission Licences (OFTO Licences). Details of outcome We gave notice on 11 September 2025 that we proposed to make modifications to the Offshore Electricity Transmission Licence. We asked for any representations to the modifications to be made on or before 9 October 2025. Having considered the responses, the Authority has decided to proceed with the modifications. Read the full outcome Decision: proposed modifications to Offshore Transmission (OFTO) licences [PDF, 203.73KB] Consultation response: Transmission Capital Partners [PDF, 235.13KB] OFTO notices of amended standard conditions: March 2026 [ZIP, 9.49MB] Original consultation Consultation description The amendments fall into two main groupings: proposed modifications to Amended Standard Condition E12-J3 of OFTO Licences proposed modifications to Amended Standard Condition E12-J4 of OFTO Licences The Authority is consulting on these amendments under section 11A(2) of the Electricity Act 1989 and is seeking views by 9 October 2025. Who should respond This consultation is aimed at Offshore Transmission Owners, current and prospective bidders for OFTO Licences and other interested parties. Respond name OFTO Licensing and Compliance Team Respond email offshorelicensing@ofgem.gov.uk Main document Consultation on proposed modifications to offshore transmission licences - September 2025 [PDF, 141.46KB] Subsidiary documents OFTO Licence Amendments Notices - September 2025 [ZIP, 11.63MB] Print this page Related links Statutory consultation on proposed modifications to Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) licences Decision on proposed modifications to offshore electricity transmission licences Decision on proposed modification to offshore electricity transmission licences Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn All updates 6 March 2026 added decision document, consultation response and notices of amended standard conditions. Close