FORM 6-K
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date: 3 November 2003
NATIONAL GRID TRANSCO plc
(Registrant's Name)
1-3 Strand
London
WC2N 5EH
(Registrant's Address)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F Form 40-F
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the
information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3- 2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes No
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.
NATIONAL GRID TRANSCO plc
s/David C. Forward
By:_____________________________
Name: David C Forward
Title: Assistant Secretary
Date: 3 November 2003
ANNEX 1 - SUMMARY
FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Announcements sent to the London Stock Exchange for October 2003
National Grid Transco plc ('NGT')
1-3 Strand
London
WC2N 5EH
United Kingdom
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Recent Announcements to The London Stock Exchange
DATE DETAILS
24.10.03 National Grid Transco Agrees 20-Year Capacity Contract for Isle of Grain LNG Terminal
23.10.03 Redemption of NGC Bonds (Confirmation)
21.10.03 Quest operation
14.10.03 Directors Interests on Appointment- (Maria Richter)
14.10.03 Quest operation
9.10.03 Directors Interests - Share Incentive Plan
7.10.03 Group Board Retirement And Changes To
Board Responsibilities (John Wybrew)
6.10.03 Quest operation
1.10.03 GridAmerica begins operations
Note: On 27 October 2003, NGT made an announcement on 'Retirement And Appointment Of A Director To The Board Of National
Grid Transco' (Re: forthcoming retirement of R Sergel and appointment of M Jesanis). A covering SEC 6-k filing was
made on that day.
ANNEX 2 - Copy Announcements as sent
FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Announcements to the London Stock Exchange
for October 2003
National Grid Transco plc ('NGT')
1-3 Strand
London
WC2N 5EH
United Kingdom
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1 October 2003
National Grid Transco
GridAmerica begins operations
GridAmerica, the first US for-profit multi-system Independent Transmission Company, began operations in the Midwest of the United
States today.
GridAmerica, a subsidiary of National Grid Transco, operates within the Midwest Independent System Operator (Midwest ISO) and will
initially manage the transmission assets of American Transmission Systems Incorporated (a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corporation) and
Northern Indiana Public Service Company (a subsidiary of NiSource). In addition, Ameren's transmission assets will be integrated into
GridAmerica following approval from state regulators.
The GridAmerica transmission system will manage 28,000 megawatts of generation capacity, 27,000 megawatts of load, and 14,000 miles
of transmission lines across 46,000 square miles of service territory in five states.
"This is an important step forward for National Grid Transco and for bringing the benefits of an integrated transmission system to
the US" said Nick Winser, National Grid Transco's Group Director of Transmission. "By pooling the transmission assets of power
companies within a region and managing them as one operation, we are confident that we can create significant improvements in
reliability and efficiency. We see this as the beginning of an important, long-term change in the structure and practice of US
transmission and are delighted to be able to bring to bear our experience and expertise."
Contacts
Investors
Marcy Reed +44 (0)20 7004 3170 +44 (0)7768 490807(m)
Terry McCormick +44 (0)20 7004 3171 +44 (0)7768 045139(m)
Louise Clamp +44 (0)20 7004 3172 +44 (0)7768 555641(m)
Media
Gillian Home +44 (0)20 7004 3150
Clive Hawkins +44 (0)20 7004 3147
Citigate Dewe Rogerson +44 (0)20 7638 9571
Anthony Carlisle +44 (0)7973 611888(m)
Notes to editors
About GridAmerica
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, GridAmerica LLC is a regulated, for-profit Independent Transmission Company focused on providing
superior electric transmission service within the footprint of the Midwest ISO to power generators, marketers and load-serving
entities; investing in top-rate management, operators and facilities; and seeking approval for appropriate transmission pricing to
support the competitive electricity marketplace. Grid America, a National Grid Transco subsidiary, will manage the electricity
transmission systems of Northern Indiana Public Service Company, American Transmission Systems, Inc., and Ameren (pending state
approvals). The GridAmerica footprint includes a total of four million customers, 14,000 miles of transmission lines, and a
46,000 square-mile service territory spanning five states. www.gridamericallc.com.
About Midwest ISO
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the Midwest ISO as the nation's first Regional Transmission Organization (RTO)
on December 20, 2001. Midwest ISO, in its role as a regional transmission organization, monitors electric reliability throughout
much of the Midwest - an area that encompasses more than 111,000 miles of interconnected high voltage transmission lines in 15
states and one Canadian province. Midwest ISO is responsible for coordinating the operation of the wholesale electric transmission
system and ensuring fair access to the grid. For more information on Midwest ISO, visit www.midwestiso.org
About National Grid Company
In England and Wales National Grid Company owns 4,500 miles of high-voltage overhead lines and 400 miles of underground cable.
England and Wales comprises around 58,000 square miles. www.ngtgroup.com
National Grid Transco plc (NGT)
6 October 2003
QUALIFYING EMPLOYEE SHARE OWNERSHIP TRUST (Quest)
(Notification of Directors' Interests pursuant to Section 324(2)
of the Companies Act 1985)
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Today, each of the following NGT Executive Directors: E M Astle, S J Holliday, N P Winser and R J Urwin, technically ceased to be
interested in 25,979 NGT Ordinary shares, by virtue of the Quest transferring the shares to employees.
(Note: For Companies Act purposes, the Executive Directors named above are deemed to have a technical interest in the shares held in
NGT's Quest, together with all participating employees. The interest ceases when shares are transferred to participants who exercise
their Sharesave scheme options.)
Contact: D C Forward, Assistant Secretary (020 7004 3226).
7 October 2003
GROUP BOARD RETIREMENT AND CHANGES TO
BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES
National Grid Transco (NGT) today announces the retirement of John Wybrew as an Executive Director of NGT on 30 November 2003.
John Wybrew was appointed Executive Director of NGT on the merger of Lattice Group and National Grid Group in October 2002.
Previously, he joined the board of British Gas in 1996 and was subsequently appointed Executive Director of BG Group in 1999, he was
appointed Executive Director of Lattice Group on its demerger from BG in October 2000.
Within NGT Mr Wybrew is responsible for Group Corporate Affairs. These responsibilities will pass to senior executives within NGT who
report to Roger Urwin, Group Chief Executive of NGT.
Enquiries:
Investors:
Marcy Reed +44 (0)20 7004 3170 +44 (0)7768 490807(m)
Terry McCormick +44 (0)20 7004 3171 +44 (0)7768 045139(m)
Louise Clamp +44 (0)20 7004 3172 +44 (0)7768 555641(m)
Media:
Gillian Home +44 (0)20 7004 3150
Clive Hawkins +44 (0)20 7004 3147
Media out of hours duty pager: + 44 (0) 7659 117841
Citigate Dewe Rogerson: +44 (0)20 7638 9571
Anthony Carlisle +44 (0)7973 611888(m)
National Grid Transco plc (NGT)
9 October 2003
NGT SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN (the "SIP")
(Notification of Directors' Interests pursuant to Section 324(2)
of the Companies Act 1985)
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Under the SIP scheme, operated through Towers Perrin Share Plan Services Limited employees are able to subscribe for NGT ordinary
shares by regular monthly contributions. The current monthly purchase of 88,344 ordinary shares in NGT under the scheme was today
confirmed by the Trustee, the shares having been purchased in the market today at a price of 388.75 pence per share.
The undermentioned executive directors of NGT, together with some 3,950 employees, are potential beneficiaries and are therefore
deemed to be interested in those ordinary shares.
The following Directors of NGT participated:
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Director Shares purchased in SIP Resulting total interest
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Steven Holliday 32 482,449
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Roger Urwin 32 1,096,853
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National Grid Transco plc (NGT)
14 October 2003
QUALIFYING EMPLOYEE SHARE OWNERSHIP TRUST (Quest)
(Notification of Directors' Interests pursuant to Section 324(2)
of the Companies Act 1985)
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Yesterday, each of the following NGT Executive Directors: E M Astle, S J Holliday, N P Winser and R J Urwin, technically ceased to be
interested in 4,642 NGT Ordinary shares, by virtue of the Quest transferring the shares to employees.
(Note: For Companies Act purposes, the Executive Directors named above are deemed to have a technical interest in the shares held in
NGT's Quest, together with all participating employees. The interest ceases when shares are transferred to participants who exercise
their Sharesave scheme options.)
Contact: D C Forward, Assistant Secretary (020 7004 3226).
14th October 2003
National Grid Transco plc (NGT)
Notification of Directors' Interests on Appointment
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Following her appointment as a Non-Executive Director on 1 October, NGT notifies that there is no other information required to be
disclosed by paragraph 16.4 of the Listing Rules in respect of Maria Richter.
National Grid Transco plc (NGT)
21 October 2003
QUALIFYING EMPLOYEE SHARE OWNERSHIP TRUST (Quest)
(Notification of Directors' Interests pursuant to Section 324(2)
of the Companies Act 1985)
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Yesterday, each of the following NGT Executive Directors:
E M Astle, S J Holliday, N P Winser and R J Urwin,
technically ceased to be interested in 15,973 NGT Ordinary shares,
by virtue of the Quest transferring the shares to employees.
(Note: For Companies Act purposes, the Executive Directors named above are deemed to have a technical interest in the shares held in
NGT's Quest, together with all participating employees. The interest ceases when shares are transferred to participants who exercise
their Sharesave scheme options.)
Contact: D C Forward, Assistant Secretary (020 7004 3226).
National Grid Transco plc ('NGT')
Date: 23 October 2003
National Grid Company plc - Redemption of Bonds
On 27 August 2003, NGT announced that National Grid Company plc had given notice that it would exercise its optional right to redeem
all of the outstanding 4.25 per cent. Exchangeable Bonds due 2008, effective on 29 September 2003. The redemption took place on 29
September 2003.
Contact: Malcolm Cooper, Treasury (+44 (0) 207 004 3340)
24th October 2003
NATIONAL GRID TRANSCO AGREES 20-YEAR CAPACITY CONTRACT FOR ISLE OF GRAIN LNG TERMINAL
National Grid Transco (NGT) today announced that it had agreed a 20 year contract for the sale of the initial capacity at the Isle of
Grain Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) importation terminal with BP/Sonatrach.
Grain LNG, a subsidiary of NGT, will own and operate the terminal, which is scheduled for commissioning at the beginning of 2005,
with commercial operations expected to commence shortly thereafter. This first contract for the use of Grain LNG's capacity
represents around 5% of the UK's gas demand.
It will be the first of the new LNG import terminals, constructed to contribute flexibly to Britain's growing dependence on a
diversity of gas import schemes. Located on the River Medway, 20 miles east of central London, it is close to the heart of the gas
market and some important gas-fired power stations.
The contract will enable BP/Sonatrach to import 3.3 million tonnes of LNG per annum through the terminal over the next two decades.
This equates to an additional 12 million cubic metres of gas entering the National Transmission System every day or 4.4 billion cubic
metres per annum.
As UK offshore production declines, Government and industry forecasts recognise the need to secure long-term gas imports. LNG imports
will also add to the diversity of gas supply and enable gas to be released into the system quickly to meet demand requirements.
NGT Group Director, Edward Astle said " Following the competitive process, we are delighted to award this initial capacity to BP/
Sonatrach, both of whom have significant expertise and experience in the LNG business. This deal is an important milestone in the
development in the UK LNG market and National Grid Transco is taking a lead in helping to address the UK's long-term energy needs.
"Our Grain terminal will provide the first imported LNG into the UK for over 20 years, with scope for future expansion. It will be a
high quality facility with considerable capacity to provide a new source of gas to homes and industry in the UK and South-East."
Enquiries:
Investors:
Marcy Reed +44 (0)20 7004 3170 +44 (0)7768 490807(m)
Terry McCormick +44 (0)20 7004 3171 +44 (0)7768 045139(m)
Louise Clamp +44 (0)20 7004 3172 +44 (0)7768 555641(m)
Media:
Christine Riches +44 (0) 1306 748596
Geoff Aspel +44 (0) 01306 748599
Gillian Home +44 (0)20 7004 3150
Media out of hours duty pager: + 44 (0) 7659 117841
Citigate Dewe Rogerson: +44 (0)20 7638 9571
Anthony Carlisle +44 (0)7973 611888(m)
BP
Colum Doyle, +44 (0) 20 7579 7603
Ronnie Chappell, +44 (0) 20 7496 4324
Notes to Editors:
- Picture of terminal available on request.
- The existing facilities at the Isle of Grain were constructed in 1982. In April 2003 planning permission was granted by
Medway Council to convert the site into a LNG importation facility.
- LNG is natural gas liquefied by refrigeration to a temperature of -160C, a process that reduces its volume to 1/600th of that
at normal temperature, and enables bulk transportation by tanker.
- Britain's gas demand is projected to increase by at least 15 per cent in the next ten years. As production from North Sea
gas fields declines, dependence on gas imports is forecast to approach 50 per cent within the same period. To import this
gas, analysis by Transco as part of its annual public consultation on gas supply and demand indicates that three more gas
import pipelines, LNG terminals, or a combination of these, will be required.
- National Grid Transco plc is a leading international energy delivery business. Formed in October 2002, following the merger
between National Grid Group and Lattice Group, it is the largest utility in the UK. Through National Grid, the group owns
and operates the electricity transmission network in England and Wales, and through Transco, it owns and operates Britain's
gas transportation network. National Grid USA is one of the top ten electricity companies in the US, with the largest
electricity transmission and distribution network in the New England/New York market
- BP is one of the world's largest energy companies. It produces some 9 billion cubic feet per day of gas and markets over 22
billion cubic feet per day to 28 countries around the globe. BP has global gas reserves of c. 43 trillion cubic feet and is
the largest producer of natural gas in the United States and the United Kingdom. BP is currently involved in four major
liquefaction plants in Trinidad and Tobago, Abu Dhabi, Australia and Indonesia, which together accounted for over 30% of 2002
global LNG sales. BP's merchant LNG activities markets and trades gas from a range of sources around the globe to secure
customers and markets and maximize the value of BP's own gas developments.
- Sonatrach is the second largest LNG producer in the world (27bcma in 2002) and the third largest exporter of natural gas
with a turnover above $20bn. It has been successfully involved in LNG for 40 years and was the first to bring LNG to the UK
in 1965. Through its subsidiaries, joint ventures and strategic partnerships Sonatrach has embarked on a campaign to
internationalise its upstream and downstream operations and diversify its markets for gas.