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Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for energy nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).

From:: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published: 2 June 2026
Last updated: 16 June 2026 — See all updates

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Nationally significant infrastructure projects: biodiversity gain statement for energy

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Nationally significant infrastructure projects: biodiversity gain statement for energy (accessible version)

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This biodiversity gain statement sets out how energy NSIPs must calculate, deliver and report on BNG.

BNG will become mandatory for NSIPs from 2 November 2026. From that date, this biodiversity gain statement will have the same effect as if it were included in the Overarching National Policy Statement for Energy (EN-1).

NSIPs: biodiversity gain statement for energy

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Nationally significant infrastructure projects: biodiversity gain statement for energy

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NSIPs: biodiversity gain statement for energy

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