Clause 17

Upon the application of any person who is unable to enter into an arrangement for the allocation of gas in any offshore gas pipeline, the Authority may give directions to —

the applicant; and

every person whose gas is being conveyed through the offshore gas pipeline,requiring the persons referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) to enter into such arrangement for the allocation of gas in the offshore gas pipeline on such terms, and to take such steps to ensure that the arrangement is given effect to, as the Authority may specify.(2) Where the Authority has given directions for an arrangement for the allocation of gas in an offshore gas pipeline under subsection (1) as between the persons referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) of that subsection —

so much of any arrangement as between the persons referred to in subsection (1)(b) for the allocation of gas in that offshore gas pipeline in force immediately prior to the arrangement so directed by the Authority shall thereupon cease to apply; and

the arrangement directed by the Authority shall cease to apply as between the persons referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) upon those persons thereafter entering into an arrangement as between themselves for the allocation of gas in the offshore gas pipeline.(3) Any person who fails to comply with a direction of the Authority under this section shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1 million and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding $100,000 for every day or part thereof during which the offence continues after conviction.(4) Any person who does any act which has or is likely to have the effect of obstructing, hindering or otherwise preventing any other person from complying with a direction of the Authority under this section shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1 million and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding $100,000 for every day or part thereof during which the offence continues after conviction.(5) No action, suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any party to a contract made before the date of commencement of section 17 of the Gas (Amendment) Act 2007 for, or in relation to, any breach of that contract, where such breach is solely attributable to, or occasioned by, the compliance by that party with any direction of the Authority under this section.(6) Nothing in subsection (5) shall affect the operation of the Frustrated Contracts Act (Cap. 115).(7) In this section, “offshore gas pipeline” means any gas pipeline in Singapore waters used for the conveyance of gas to any onshore receiving facility.Notice of obstruction of gas main or other apparatus39.—

Where any gas pipeline, internal pipe or other apparatus placed in, on, over, under, upon, along or across any premises becomes obstructed or in any way damaged, the occupier of the premises shall, immediately on the obstruction or damage coming to his knowledge, give notice thereof to the gas transporter, relevant gas shipper or relevant gas retailer.(2) Any occupier who neglects to give notice under subsection (1) after acquiring such knowledge shall be guilty of an offence and his premises may be disconnected by the gas transporter or the supply of gas to his premises may be discontinued by the relevant gas shipper or relevant gas retailer until the necessary repairs are effected or the obstruction is removed.”.