Xoserve is the central data services provider for the UK gas industry, managing the systems and data flows that enable gas market operations.
Xoserve is the Central Data Services Provider (CDSP) for the UK gas industry. It manages the critical data infrastructure that enables gas suppliers, shippers, transporters, and other industry parties to operate.
Xoserve provides:
Industry parties interacting with Xoserve include:
| Party Type | Interaction |
|---|---|
| Gas Shippers | Customer data, nominations |
| Gas Transporters | Network data, capacity |
| MAMs | Meter asset data (RGMA) |
| Suppliers | Billing, switching |
| Meter Operators | Installation data |
Key Xoserve systems include:
For Meter Asset Managers, Xoserve handles:
Shocking Energy's platform integrates directly with Xoserve to:
RGMA is the industry framework and data exchange system for gas meter asset management, enabling automated flows between suppliers, shippers, MAMs, and transporters.
Meter Asset Managers are responsible for the ownership, installation, maintenance, and data management of gas meters throughout their lifecycle.
The MPRN is a unique 6-10 digit number identifying every gas supply point in Great Britain, used for billing, switching suppliers, and industry data flows.