#ECOR2608608ADecree of 25 March 2026 Authorizing Unipec UK Co. Limited to Engage in Natural Gas Supply Activities
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On 25 March 2026, the French Minister of Economy, Finance and Industrial, Energy and Digital Sovereignty issued an order authorizing Unipec UK Co. Limited, a company based at 13-15 Moorgate, London EC2R 6AD, United Kingdom, to operate as a natural gas supplier on French territory. The authorization is specifically for supplying natural gas to other natural gas suppliers in France. The company is required to comply with public service obligations under Article L. 121-32 of the French Energy Code, particularly the provisions of Articles R. 121-1 to R. 121-7. This approval allows the UK-based entity to participate in the French wholesale gas supply market post-Brexit under regulated conditions.
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Key Changes
- Unipec UK Co. Limited is officially authorized to supply natural gas in France as of 25 March 2026
- Authorization limited to supplying other natural gas suppliers (wholesale level)
- Company must comply with public service obligations under Article L. 121-32 of the Energy Code
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Obligations
What this law requires
Unipec UK Co. Limited must comply with all public service obligations as defined in Article L. 121-32 of the French Energy Code
Unipec UK Co. Limited must comply with the specific regulatory provisions outlined in Articles R. 121-1 to R. 121-7 of the French Energy Code
Unipec UK Co. Limited must limit its natural gas supply activity to supplying other natural gas suppliers in France (B2B wholesale supply only)
Unipec UK Co. Limited must maintain its registered office at 13-15 Moorgate, London EC2R 6AD, United Kingdom or provide notice of any change to the French regulatory authorities
Unipec UK Co. Limited must conduct natural gas supply operations exclusively on French territory within the scope of this authorization