INFA.L Regulatory News (INFA)

24 Apr 2008 14:09

Portland Gas plc24 April 2008 For Immediate Release 24 April 2008 Portland Gas plc ("Portland Gas" or "Company") Portland Project - Timing of planning committee meeting Portland Gas plc has been informed by Dorset County Council ("DCC") that theintention is for the planning committee to consider the planning applicationsfor the proposed gas storage scheme, submitted to DCC by wholly owned subsidiaryPortland Gas Storage Limited, at the next meeting of the committee on 16th May2008. The Company also anticipates that an application for Hazardous SubstancesConsent for the proposed Portland gas storage site will be considered at thesame meeting. Enquiries: Andrew Hindle/Craig GouwsPortland Gas plcTel: +44(0)20 8332 1200 Jonathan Wright/Sarah JacobsSeymour Pierce LimitedTel: 020 7107 8008 Sara HudstonWatershed PRTel: 01305 420785 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange