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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 984/2013
of 14 October 2013
establishing a Network Code on Capacity Allocation Mechanisms in Gas Transmission Systems and
supplementing Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council
(Text with EEA relevance)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
mission grids, offering equal access conditions to all,
allows gas to flow freely across the Union. That in
turn attracts more suppliers, increasing liquidity at the
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European
trading hubs and contributing to efficient price
Union,
discovery mechanisms and consequently fair gas prices
that are based on the principle of demand and supply.
Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of 13 July
2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on
(5) This
Regulation
establishing
a
network
code
on
capacity
conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks
allocation mechanism in gas transmission systems aims
and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005 ( 1 ), and in
to establish the necessary degree of harmonisation across
particular Article 6(11) thereof,
Europe. The effective implementation of this Regulation
furthermore relies on the introduction of tariff systems
which are consistent with the capacity allocation mech
anisms proposed in this Regulation, to ensure the imple
Whereas:
mentation without detrimental effect on the revenues and
cash flow positions of transmission system operators.
(1) Regulation
(EC)
No
715/2009
sets
non-discriminatory
rules for access conditions to natural gas transmission
systems with a view to ensuring the proper functioning
(6) This
Regulation
has
been
adopted
on
the
basis
of
Regu
of the internal market in gas.
lation (EC) No 715/2009 which it supplements and of
which it forms an integral part. References to Regulation
(EC) No 715/2009 in other legal acts shall be understood
as also referring to this Regulation. This Regulation does
(2) Duplication
of
gas
transmission
systems
is
in
most
cases
not apply to natural gas transmission systems situated in
neither economic nor efficient. Competition in natural
Member States for the duration of derogations granted
gas markets therefore requires a transparent and non-
under Article 49 of Directive 2009/73/EC of the
discriminatory access to gas infrastructure for all
European Parliament and of the Council ( 2 ). This Regu
network users. However, in large parts of the Union
lation does apply to non-exempted capacities in major
the lack of equal and transparent access to transmission
new infrastructures which have received an exemption
capacity remains a major obstacle for achieving effective
from Article 32 of Directive 2009/73/EC or from the
competition on the wholesale market. Furthermore, the
former Article 18 of Directive 2003/55/EC of the
fact that national rules differ from one Member State to
European Parliament and of the Council ( 3 ) to the
another hampers the creation of a well-functioning
extent the application of this Regulation does not
internal market for gas.
undermine such an exemption and taking into account
the specific nature of interconnectors when bundling.
(3) Inefficient
use
of
and
limited
access
to
the
Union’s
high-
pressure gas pipelines lead to suboptimal market
conditions. A more transparent, efficient and non-
(7) This
Regulation
was
established
according
to
the
discriminatory system of allocation of scarce trans
procedure as set out in Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No
mission capacities needs to be implemented for the
715/2009. It further harmonises the rules laid down in
Union’s high-pressure gas grids, so that cross-border
Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and
competition can further develop and market integration
supplements the principles of capacity allocation mech
can progress. Developing such rules has been consistently
anisms and congestion management procedures
supported by stakeholders.
concerning transmission system operators as laid down
in point 2.1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 715/2009.
(4) Bringing
about
effective
competition
between
suppliers
from inside and outside the Union requires that they
(8) This
Regulation
is
without
prejudice
to
application
of
EU
are able to flexibly use the existing transmission
and national competition rules, in particular the prohib
systems to ship their gas according to price signals.
itions of restrictive agreements (Article 101 of the Treaty
Only a well-functioning network of interconnected trans
( 2 ) OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 94.
( 1 ) OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 36.
( 3 ) OJ L 176, 15.7.2003, p. 57.

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on the Functioning of the European Union) and of abuse
additional capacity in the meaning of point 2.2.1 of Annex I of
of a dominant position (Article 102 of the Treaty on the
Regulation (EC) No 715/2009. This Regulation shall not apply
Functioning of the European Union). The capacity allo
to interconnection points between Member States where one of
cation mechanisms put in place should be designed in
these Member States holds a derogation on the basis of
such a way as to avoid foreclosure of downstream supply
Article 49 of Directive 2009/73/EC.
markets.
3. Articles 8(1) to (7), Articles 11 to 18, 19(2) and 21 to 27
(9) This
Regulation
is
without
prejudice
to
public
service
obligations of a transmission system operator in
shall not apply to new technical capacity to be allocated by
accordance with Article 3 of Directive 2009/73/EC.
means of open allocation procedures for new technical

capacity, such as open season procedures, apart from capacity
which remains unsold after it has been initially offered by
(10) The
measures
provided
for
in
this
Regulation
are
in
means of such procedures..
accordance with the opinion of the Committee estab
lished pursuant to Article 51 of Directive 2009/73/EC.
4. Where
implicit
allocation
methods
are
applied,
national
regulatory authorities may decide not to apply Articles 8 to 27.
(11) National
regulatory
authorities
and
transmission
system
operators should have regard to best practices and
endeavours to harmonise processes for the implemen
tation of this Regulation. Acting in accordance with
5. In
order
to
prevent
foreclosure
of
downstream
supply
Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 713/2009 of the
markets, competent national authorities may, after consulting
European Parliament and of the Council (
network users, decide to take proportionate measures to limit

1 ) the Agency
and the national regulatory authorities should ensure that
up-front bidding for capacity by any single network user at
capacity allocation mechanisms are implemented at the
interconnection points within a Member State.
applicable interconnection points across the Union in the
most effective way.
Article 3
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Definitions
For the purposes of this Regulation, the definitions in Article 2
CHAPTER I
of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and Article 2 Directive
2009/73/EC shall apply. In addition, the following definitions
GENERAL PROVISIONS
shall apply:
Article 1
Subject matter
(1) ‘ascending clock auction’ means an auction in which a
This Regulation establishes a Network Code setting up stan
network user places requested quantities against defined
dardised capacity allocation mechanisms in gas transmission
price steps, which are announced sequentially;
systems. The standardised capacity allocation mechanism shall
include an auction procedure for relevant interconnection
points within the Union and the standard cross-border
(2) ‘auction calendar’ means a table displaying information
capacity products to be offered and allocated. This Regulation
relating to specific auctions which is published by
shall set out how adjacent transmission system operators
ENTSOG by January of every calendar year for auctions
cooperate in order to facilitate capacity sales, having regard to
taking place during the period of March until February of
general commercial as well as technical rules related to capacity
the following calendar year and consisting of all relevant
allocation mechanisms.
timings for auctions, including starting dates and standard
capacity products to which they apply;
Article 2
Scope
(3) ‘bidding round’ means the period of time during which
network users can submit, amend and withdraw bids;
1. This
Regulation
shall
apply
to
interconnection
points.
It
may also apply to entry points from and exit points to third
countries, subject to the decision of the relevant national regu
latory authority. This Regulation shall not apply to exit points
(4) ‘bundled capacity’ means a standard capacity product
to end consumers and distribution networks, entry points from
offered on a firm basis which consists of corresponding
‘liquefied natural gas’ (LNG) terminals and production facilities,
entry and exit capacity at both sides of every intercon
and entry-exit points to or from storage facilities.
nection point;
2. This
Regulation
shall
apply
to
all
technical
and
inter
(5) ‘competing capacities’ means capacities for which the
ruptible capacity at interconnection points as well as to
available capacity in one of the concerned auctions
cannot be allocated without fully or partly reducing the
( 1 ) OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 1.
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(6) ‘first time undersell’ means an occurrence where the
(18) ‘within-day capacity’ means capacity offered and allocated
aggregate demand across all network users is less than
after the closure of the day-ahead capacity auctions with
the capacity offered at the end of the second bidding
respect to that day.
round or a subsequent bidding round;
CHAPTER II
(7) ‘gas day’ means the period from 5:00 to 5:00 UTC the
following day for winter time and from 4:00 to 4:00 UTC
PRINCIPLES OF COOPERATION
the following day when daylight saving is applied;
Article 4
(8) ‘implicit allocation method’ means an allocation method
Coordination of maintenance
where, possibly by means of an auction, both transmission
Where maintenance of a pipeline or part of a transmission
capacity and a corresponding quantity of gas are allocated
network has an impact on the amount of transmission
at the same time;
capacity which can be offered at interconnection points, the
transmission system operator(s) shall fully cooperate with
(9) ‘interconnection agreement’ means an agreement entered
their adjacent transmission system operator(s) regarding their
into by adjacent transmission system operators, whose
respective maintenance plans in order to minimise the impact
systems are connected at a particular interconnection
on potential gas flows and capacity at an interconnection point.
point, which specifies terms and conditions, operating
procedures and provisions, in respect of delivery and/or
withdrawal of gas at the interconnection point with the
Article 5
purpose of facilitating efficient interoperability of the inter
Standardisation of communication
connected transmission networks;
1. Transmission
system
operators
shall
coordinate
the
imple
mentation of standard communication procedures, coordinated
(10) ‘interconnection point’ means a physical or virtual point
information systems and compatible electronic on-line
connecting adjacent entry-exit systems or connecting an
communications such as shared data exchange formats and
entry-exit system with an interconnector, in so far as
protocols, as well as agree principles as to how this data is
these points are subject to booking procedures by
treated.
network users;
(11) ‘large price step’ means a fixed or variable amount that is
2. Standard
communication
procedures
shall
include,
in
defined per interconnection point and standard capacity
particular, those relating to network users’ access to the trans
product;
mission system operators’ auction system or a relevant booking
platform and the review of auction information provided. The
timing and content of the data to be exchanged shall be
(12) ‘over-nomination’ means the entitlement of network users
compliant with the provisions set out in Chapter III.
who fulfil minimum requirements for submitting nomi
nations to request interruptible capacity at any time
within day by submitting a nomination which increases
3. The
standard
communication
procedures
adopted
by
the total of their nominations to a level higher than their
transmission systems operators shall include an implementation
contracted capacity;
plan and duration of applicability, which shall be in line with
the development of booking platform(s) as set out in Article 27.
Transmission systems operators shall ensure confidentiality of
(13) ‘reserve price’ means the eligible floor price in the auction;
commercially sensitive information.
(14) ‘small price step’ means a fixed or variable amount that is
defined per interconnection point and standard capacity
Article 6
product which is smaller than the large price step;
Capacity calculation and maximisation
1. The
maximum
technical
capacity
shall
be
made
available
(15) ‘standard capacity product’ means a certain amount of
to network users, taking into account system integrity, safety
transport capacity over a given period of time, at a
and efficient network operation.
specified interconnection point;
(16) ‘uniform-price auction’ means an auction in which the
(a) In order to maximise the offer of bundled capacity through
network user in a single bidding round bids price as
the optimization of the technical capacity transmission
well as quantity and all network users, who are successful
system operators shall take the following measures at inter
in gaining capacity, pay the price of the lowest successful
connection points, giving priority to those interconnection
bid;
points where there is contractual congestion pursuant to
point 2.2.3(1) of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No
715/2009: 4 February 2015, the transmission system
(17) ‘virtual interconnection point’ means two or more inter
operators shall establish and apply a joint method, setting
connection points which connect the same two adjacent
out the specific steps to be taken by the respective trans
entry-exit systems, integrated together for the purposes of
mission system operators to achieve the required optimiz
providing a single capacity service;
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(1) the joint method shall include an in-depth analysis of
regulatory framework established by the relevant regulatory
the technical capacities, including any discrepancies
authorities in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EC)
therein on both sides of an interconnection point, as
No 715/2009 or Article 42 of Directive 2009/73/EC.
well as the specific actions and detailed timetable –
Article 8(1) of the Regulation (EC) No 713/2009 shall apply.
including possible implications and containing the regu
latory approvals required to recover costs and adjust the
regulatory regime – necessary to maximize the offer of
3. Where appropriate, national regulatory authorities shall
bundled capacity. Such specific actions shall not be
consult network users on the applied calculation method and
detrimental to the offer of capacity at other relevant
joint approach.
points of the concerned systems and points to
distribution networks relevant for security of supply to
final customers, such as those to storages, LNG
terminals and protected customers as defined in Regu
4. Changes
in
the
amount
of
bundled
capacity
offered
at
lation (EU) No 994/2010 of the European Parliament
interconnection points as a result of the process pursuant to
and of the Council ( 1 ). This in-depth analysis should take
paragraph 1 shall be included in the report of the Agency
into account assumptions made in the Union-wide ten-
published pursuant to point 2.2.1(2) of Annex I to Regulation
year network development plan pursuant to Article 8 of
(EC) No 715/2009.
Regulation (EC) No 715/2009, national investment
plans, relevant obligations under the applicable
national laws and any relevant contractual obligations;
Article 7
Exchange of information between adjacent transmission
(2) the relevant transmission system operators shall apply a
system operators
dynamic approach to re-calculating technical capacity,
where appropriate in conjunction with the dynamic
1. Adjacent
transmission
system
operators
shall
exchange
calculation applied for additional capacity on the basis
nomination, re-nomination, matching and confirmation
of point 2.2.2(2) of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No
information at relevant interconnection points on a regular
715/2009, jointly identifying the appropriate
basis.
frequency for re-calculation per interconnection point
and having regard to the particular specificities thereof;
2. Adjacent
transmission
system
operators
shall
exchange
information about the maintenance of their individual trans
(3) adjacent transmission system operators shall include
mission network in order to contribute to the decision
other transmission system operators specifically
making process with regard to the technical use of intercon
affected by the interconnection point in the joint
nection points. The procedures to exchange data between trans
method;
mission system operators shall be integrated in their respective
interconnection agreement.
(4) transmission system operators shall have regard to
information that network users may provide with
regard to expected future flows when re-calculating
CHAPTER III
the technical capacity.
ALLOCATION OF FIRM CAPACITY
Article 8
(b) the transmission system operators shall jointly assess at least
Allocation methodology
the following parameters and where appropriate adjust
them:
1. Auctions
shall
be
used
for
the
allocation
of
capacity
at
interconnection points.
(1) pressure commitments;
2. At
all
interconnection
points
the
same
auction
design
(2) all relevant demand and supply scenarios, including
shall apply. The relevant auction processes shall start simulta
details on reference climatic conditions and network
neously for all concerned interconnection points. Each auction
configurations associated with extreme scenarios;
process, relating to a single standard capacity product, shall
allocate capacity independently of every other auction process
except where, subject to the agreement of the directly involved
(3) calorific value.
transmission system operators and the approval of relevant
national regulatory authorities, competing capacity is allocated.
2. Where
the
optimisation
of
technical
capacity
causes
costs
to the transmission system operators, particularly costs that
3. The
standard
capacity
products
shall
follow
a
logical
order
unevenly impact transmission system operators on either side
by which products covering yearly capacity shall be offered first,
of an interconnection point, transmission system operators shall
followed by the product with the next shortest capacity
be allowed to recover such efficiently incurred costs via the
duration for use during the same period. The timing of the
auctions provided for in Articles 11 to 15 shall be consistent
( 1 ) OJ L 295, 12.11.2010, p. 1.
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4. The
rules
on
standard
capacity
products
as
set
out
in
2. Yearly
standard
capacity
products
shall
be
the
capacity,
Article 9 and auctions as set out in Articles 11 to 15 shall
which may be applied for, in a given amount, by a network
apply to bundled capacity and unbundled capacity at an inter
user for all gas days in a particular gas year (starting on the 1st
connection point.
of October).
5. For
a
given
auction,
the
availability
of
the
relevant 3. Quarterly
standard
capacity
products
shall
be
the
capacity,
standard capacity products shall be communicated in
which may be applied for, in a given amount, by a network
accordance with Articles 11 to 15 and according to the
user for all gas days in a particular quarter (starting on the 1st
auction calendar.
of October, 1st of January, 1st of April or the 1st of July
respectively).
6. An
amount
at
least
equal
to
20
%
of
the
technical
capacity
at each interconnection point shall be set aside and offered in
accordance with paragraph 7, provided that the available
4. Monthly
standard
capacity
products
shall
be
the
capacity,
capacity, at the time this Regulation enters into force, is equal
which may be applied for, in a given amount, by a network
to or greater than the proportion of technical capacity to be set
user for all gas days in a particular calendar month (starting on
aside. If the available capacity, at the time this Regulation enters
the 1st day of each month).
into force, is less than the proportion of technical capacity to be
set aside, the whole of any available capacity shall be set aside.
This capacity shall be offered in accordance with paragraph 7(b),
5. Daily
standard
capacity
products
shall
be
the
capacity,
while any remaining capacity set aside shall be offered in
which may be applied for, in a given amount, by a network
accordance with paragraph 7(a).
user for a single gas day.
7. Any
capacity
set
aside
pursuant
to
paragraph
6
shall
be
offered, subject to the following provisions:
6. Within-day
standard
capacity
products
shall
be
the
capacity, which may be applied for, in a given amount, by a
network user from a start time within a particular gas day until
(a) an amount at least equal to 10 % of the technical capacity at
the end of the same gas day.
each interconnection point shall be offered no earlier than
in the annual yearly capacity auction as provided for in
Article 11 held in accordance with the auction calendar
Article 10
during the fifth gas year preceding the start of the
relevant gas year; and
Applied capacity unit
The capacity offered shall be expressed in energy units per unit
of time. The following units shall be used: kWh/h or kWh/d. In
(b) a further amount at least equal to 10 % of the technical
case of kWh/d a flat flow rate over the gas day is assumed.
capacity at each interconnection point shall first be
offered no earlier than the annual quarterly capacity
auction as provided for in Article 12, held in accordance
with the auction calendar during the gas year preceding the
Article 11
start of the relevant gas year.
Annual yearly capacity auctions
1. The
yearly
capacity
auctions
shall
be
held
once
a
year.
8. In
the
case
of
new
capacity,
an
amount
at
least
equal
to
10 % of the technical capacity at each interconnection point
shall be set aside and offered no earlier than the annual
2. Capacity
for
each
yearly
standard
capacity
product
shall
be
quarterly capacity auction as provided for in Article 12, held
auctioned through the annual yearly capacity auction using an
in accordance with the auction calendar during the gas year
ascending-clock auction algorithm in accordance with
preceding the start of the relevant gas year.
Article 17.
9. The
exact
proportion
of
capacity
to
be
set
aside
in
relation
to paragraphs 6 and 8 shall be subject to a stakeholder consul
3. The
auction
process
shall
offer
capacity
for
no
longer
than
tation, alignment between transmission system operators and
the upcoming 15 years.
approval by national regulatory authorities at each intercon
nection point. National regulatory authorities shall in particular
consider setting aside higher shares of capacity with a shorter
4. Annual
yearly
capacity
auctions
shall
start
on
the
first
duration to avoid foreclosure of downstream supply markets.
Monday of March each year unless otherwise specified in the
auction calendar.
Article 9
Standard capacity products
5. During
the
annual
yearly
capacity
auction
network
users
shall be able to participate in one or several concurrent auctions
1. Transmission
system
operators
shall
offer
yearly,
quarterly, in relation to each interconnection point in order to apply for
monthly, daily and within-day standard capacity products.
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6. The capacity to be offered during the annual yearly
2. Capacity
for
each
quarterly
standard
capacity
product
shall
capacity auction shall be equal to:
be auctioned through the annual quarterly capacity auction
using an ascending-clock auction algorithm in accordance
with Article 17.
A - B - C + D
3. Each gas year, capacity for each quarter from the first
quarter (October-December) of the upcoming gas year to the
last quarter (July-September) of the upcoming gas year
Where:
(inclusive) shall be auctioned through the annual quarterly
capacity auction.
A is the transmission system operator’s technical capacity for
each of the standard capacity products;
4. During
the
annual
quarterly
capacity
auction
network
users shall be able to participate in one to four concurrent
auctions in relation to each interconnection point in order to
B for annual yearly auctions offering capacity for the next five
apply for quarterly standard capacity products.
years, is the amount of technical capacity (A) set aside in
accordance with Article 8(7)(b); for annual yearly auctions
for capacity beyond the first five years, is the amount of
5. Annual
quarterly
capacity
auctions
shall
start
on
the
first
technical capacity (A) set aside in accordance with
Monday of June each year unless otherwise specified in the
Article 8(7);
auction calendar.
C is the previously sold technical capacity, adjusted by the
6. The
capacity
to
be
offered
in
the
annual
quarterly
capacity
capacity which is re-offered in accordance with applicable
auction shall be equal to:
congestion management procedures;
D is additional capacity, for such year, if any.
A - C + D
7. The
capacity
to
be
offered
may
be
either
bundled
capacity
or unbundled capacity in accordance with Article 19. This also
applies to all other auctions as set out in Articles 12 to 15.
Where:
8. One
month
before
the
auction
starts,
transmission
system A is the transmission system operator’s technical capacity for
operators shall notify network users about the amount of
each of the standard capacity products;
technical capacity to be offered for each year for the
upcoming annual yearly capacity auction. In addition the trans
mission system operators shall notify network users whether
C is the previously sold technical capacity, adjusted by the
any additional capacity may be made available.
capacity which is re-offered in accordance with applicable
congestion management procedures;
9. The
bidding
rounds
of
each
auction
shall
take
place
between 08:00 UTC to 17:00 UTC (winter time) or 07:00
D is additional capacity, for such quarter, if any.
UTC to 16:00 UTC (daylight saving) on all relevant gas days.
Bidding rounds shall be opened and closed within each gas day,
as specified in Article 17(2)
7. Two
weeks
before
the
auction
starts,
transmission
system
operators shall notify network users about the amount of
capacity to be offered for each quarter for the upcoming
10. The allocation results of the auction shall be published,
annual quarterly capacity auction. In addition the transmission
as soon as reasonably possible, and no later than the next
system operators shall notify network users whether any
business day after the closing of the bidding round, simulta
additional capacity may be made available.
neously to individual network users participating in the
respective auction.
8. The
bidding
rounds
of
each
auction,
shall
take
place
between 08:00 UTC to 17:00 UTC (winter time) or 07:00
11. Aggregated
information
on
auction
results
shall
be UTC to 16:00 UTC (daylight saving) on all relevant Gas Days.
published to the market.
Bidding rounds shall be opened and closed within each gas day,
as specified in Article 17(2).
Article 12
Annual quarterly capacity auctions
9. The
allocation
results
of
the
auction
shall
be
published,
as
soon as reasonably possible, and no later than the next business
1. The
annual
quarterly
capacity
auction
shall
be
held
once
a day after the closing of the bidding round, simultaneously to
year.
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10. Aggregated
information
on
the
auction
results
shall
be day after the closing of the bidding round, simultaneously to
published to the market.
individual network users participating in the respective auction.
Article 13
9. Aggregated information on the auction results shall be
published to the market.
Rolling monthly capacity auctions
1. The
rolling
monthly
capacity
auction
shall
be
held
once
a
Article 14
month.
Rolling day ahead capacity auctions
2. Capacity
for
each
monthly
standard
capacity
product
shall 1. The
rolling
day
ahead
capacity
auction
shall
be
held
once
be auctioned through the rolling monthly capacity auction
a day.
using an ascending-clock auction algorithm according to
Article 17. Each month, the monthly standard capacity
2. Every
day,
a
standard
capacity
product
for
the
following
product for the following calendar month shall be auctioned.
gas day shall be auctioned through the rolling day ahead
capacity auction.
3. During
the
rolling
monthly
capacity
auction
network
users shall be able to apply for one monthly standard
3. Capacity
for
each
daily
standard
capacity
product
shall
be
capacity product.
auctioned through the rolling day-ahead capacity auction using
a uniform price auction algorithm according to Article 18. Each
day, the daily standard capacity product for the following gas
4. Rolling
monthly
capacity
auctions
shall
start
on
the
third day shall be auctioned.
Monday of each month for the following monthly standard
capacity product unless otherwise specified in the auction
calendar.
4. During
the
rolling
day-ahead
capacity
auction
network
users shall be able to apply for capacity for one daily
standard capacity product.
5. The
capacity
to
be
offered
in
the
rolling
monthly
capacity
auction shall be, each month, equal to:
5. The
bidding
round
shall
open
every
day
at
15:30
UTC
(winter time) or 14:30 UTC (daylight saving).
A - C + D
6. A capacity bid for the daily standard capacity product for
the rolling day ahead capacity auction shall be handled as
follows: submission, withdrawal or amendment from 15:30
Where:
UTC to 16:00 UTC (winter time) or 14:30 UTC to 15:00
UTC (daylight saving).
A is the transmission system operator’s technical capacity for
7. The
capacity
to
be
offered
in
the
rolling
day
ahead
each of the standard capacity products;
capacity auction shall be, each day, equal to:
C is the previously sold technical capacity, adjusted by the
capacity which is re-offered in accordance with applicable
A - C + D
congestion management procedures;
D is additional capacity, for such month, if any.
Where:
6. One
week
before
the
auction
starts,
transmission
system A is the transmission system operator’s technical capacity for
operators shall notify network users about the amount of
each of the standard capacity products;
capacity to be offered for the upcoming rolling monthly
capacity auction. In addition the transmission system
C is the previously sold technical capacity, adjusted by the
operators shall notify network users whether any additional
capacity which is re-offered in accordance with applicable
capacity may be made available.
congestion management procedures;
7. The
bidding
rounds
of
each
auction
shall
take
place D is additional capacity, for such day, if any.
between 08:00 UTC to 17:00 UTC (winter time) or 07:00
UTC to 16:00 UTC (daylight saving) on all relevant gas days.
Bidding rounds shall be opened and closed within each gas day,
8. At
the
time
the
bidding
round
opens,
transmission
system
as specified in Article 17(2).
operators shall notify network users about the amount of
capacity to be offered for the upcoming rolling day-ahead
capacity auction. In addition the transmission system
8. The
allocation
results
of
the
auction
shall
be
published,
as operators shall notify network users whether any additional
soon as reasonably possible, and no later than the next business
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9.
The allocation results of the auction shall be published, no
10. Transmission
system
operators
shall
provide
network
later than 30 minutes after the closing of the bidding round,
users who bid in the day-ahead auctions with the option to
simultaneously to individual network users participating in the
have valid unsuccessful bids automatically entered into the
respective auction.
subsequent within-day auction.
10. Aggregated
information
on
the
auction
results
shall
be
published to the market.
11. The
capacity
shall
be
allocated
within
30
minutes
of
the
closure of the bidding round provided that the bids are accepted
and the transmission system operator runs the allocation
Article 15
process.
Within-day capacity auctions
1. Subject
to
capacity
being
made
available,
a
within-day 12. The
results
of
the
auction
shall
be
made
available
simul
capacity auction shall be held every hour during gas day
taneously to individual network users.
using a uniform price auction algorithm in accordance with
Article 18.
13. Aggregated
information
on
the
auction
results
shall
be
published at least at the end of each day.
2. The
first
bidding
round
shall
open
directly
on
the
next
hour bar following the publication of results of the last day-
ahead auction (including interruptible if offered) in accordance
Article 16
with Article 14. The first bidding round closes at 01:30 UTC
(winter time) or 00:30 UTC (daylight saving) before the gas day.
Auction algorithms
The allocation of successful bids shall be effective from 05:00
1. If
several
standard
capacity
products
are
offered
during
an
UTC (winter time) or 04:00 UTC (daylight saving) on the
auction, the respective allocation algorithm shall be applied
relevant gas day.
separately for each standard capacity product when it is being
allocated. Bids for the different standard capacity products shall
3. The
last
bidding
round
shall
close
at
00:30
UTC
(winter be considered independently from each other in the application
time) or 23:30 UTC (daylight saving) on the relevant gas day.
of the auction algorithm.
4. Network
users
shall
be
entitled
to
place,
withdraw
or 2. For annual yearly, annual quarterly and rolling monthly
amend bids from the opening of each bidding round until
capacity auctions, an ascending clock auction algorithm, with
closure of that bidding round.
multiple bidding rounds, as provided for in Article 17, shall be
applied.
5. Each
hour
on
the
relevant
gas
day,
capacity
effective
from
the hour + 4 shall be auctioned as within-day capacity.
3. For
rolling
day-ahead
capacity
auctions
and
within-day
6. Each
bidding
round
shall
open
at
the
start
of
every
hour capacity auctions, a uniform-price auction algorithm, with a
on the relevant gas day.
single bidding round, shall be applied in accordance with
Article 18.
7. The
duration
of
each
bidding
round
shall
be
30
minutes
as of the opening of the bidding round.
Article 17
Ascending Clock auction algorithm
8. The
capacity
to
be
offered
in
the
within-day
capacity
auction shall be, each hour, equal to:
1. Ascending
Clock
auctions
shall
enable
network
users
to
place volume bids against escalating prices announced in
consecutive bidding rounds, starting at the Reserve Price P 0 .
A - C + D
2. The
first
bidding
round,
with
an
associated
price
equal
to
the Reserve Price P 0 , shall have a duration of 3 hours.
Where:
Subsequent Bidding Rounds shall have a duration of 1 hour.
There shall be a period of 1 hour between Bidding Rounds.
A is the transmission system operator’s technical capacity for
each of the standard capacity products;
3. A
bid
shall
specify:
C is the previously sold technical capacity, adjusted by the
capacity which is re-offered in accordance with applicable
(a) the identity of the network user applying;
congestion management procedures;
D is additional capacity, if any.
(b) the concerned interconnection point and direction of the
flow;
9. Transmission
system
operators
shall
publish
the
available
amount of within-day firm capacity on offer, after closure of the
(c) the standard capacity product for which the capacity is
last day-ahead auction and in accordance with Article 21(9).
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(d) per price-step, the amount of capacity for the respective
14. If
the
aggregate
demand
across
all
network
users
is
equal
standard capacity;
to the capacity offered at the end of the second bidding round
or a subsequent bidding round, the auction shall close.
(e) product applied for.
15. If
a
first
time
undersell
occurs,
a
price
reduction
shall
take place and a further bidding round shall be opened. The
4. A
bid
shall
be
considered
valid
if
it
is
submitted
by
a further bidding round will have a price equal to the price
network user and complies with all provisions of this Article.
applicable in the bidding round preceding the first time
undersell, plus the small price step. Further bidding rounds
5. In
order
for
network
users
to
participate
in
an
auction,
it with increments of the small price step shall then be opened
shall be mandatory to place a volume bid in the first bidding
until the aggregate demand across all network users is less than
round.
or equal to the capacity offered, at which point the auction shall
close.
6. Transmission
system
operators
shall
provide
network
users with the option to enter bids automatically against any
16. The
volume
bid
per
network
user
in
the
first
bidding
price step.
round where small price steps are applied shall be equal to or
less than the volume bid placed by this network user in the
bidding round which preceded the first-time undersell. The
7. Once
the
relevant
bidding
round
closes,
no
modification, volume bid per network user in all bidding rounds where
withdrawal or variation to valid bids shall be accepted. All valid
small price steps are applied shall be equal to or greater than
bids shall become binding commitments of a network user to
the volume bid placed by this network user during the bidding
book capacity to the amount requested per announced price,
round in which the first-time undersell occurred.
provided the clearing price of the auction is that announced in
the relevant bidding round.
17. If
the
aggregate
demand
across
all
network
users
is
greater than the capacity offered in the bidding round with a
8. The
volume
bid
in
any
bidding
round
per
network
user price equal to that which led to the first time undersell, minus
shall be equal or smaller to the capacity offered in a specific
one small price step, the auction shall close. The clearing price
auction. The volume bid per network user at a specific price
shall be the price that led to the first time undersell and the
shall be equal to or less than the volume bid placed by this
successful bids shall be those submitted during the original
network user in the previous round, except where paragraph 16
bidding round in which the first time undersell occurred.
applies.
18. After
each
bidding
round,
the
demand
of
all
network
9. Bids
may
be
freely
entered,
modified
and
withdrawn users in a specific auction shall be published as soon as
during a Bidding Round, providing all bids comply with
reasonably possible in an aggregated form.
paragraph 8. Valid bids shall remain valid until modified or
withdrawn.
19. The
price
announced
for
the
last
bidding
round
in
which
10. A large price step and a small price step shall be defined
the auction closes shall be considered as the clearing price of
per interconnection point and per standard capacity product
the specific auction, except cases where paragraph 17 applies.
and published in advance of the relevant auction. The small
price step shall be set such that an increase by an integer
20. All
network
users
who
have
placed
valid
volume
bids
at
number of small price steps is equal to an increase by a large
the clearing price are allocated the capacity according to their
price step.
volume bids at the clearing price. Successful network users shall
pay the clearing price of the specific auction, which may be a
11. The
determination
of
the
large
price
step
shall
seek
to fixed or a variable price as set out in Article 26(2), and any
minimise, as far as reasonably possible, the length of the
other possible charges applicable at the time when the capacity
auction process. The determination of the small price step
allocated to them can be used.
shall seek to minimise, as far as reasonably possible, the level
of unsold capacity where the auction closes at a price higher
than the reserve price.
21. Following
every
closed
auction,
the
final
auction
result
including the aggregation of allocated capacities and the clearing
price shall be published. Successful network users shall be
12. If the aggregate demand across all network users is less
informed about the amount of capacities they are allocated,
than or equal to the capacity offered at the end of the first
individual information shall be communicated only to
bidding round, the auction shall close.
concerned parties.
13. If
the
aggregate
demand
across
all
network
users
is 22. If
an
ascending
clock
auction
has
not
ended
by
the
greater than the capacity offered at the end of the first
scheduled starting point (according to the auction calendar) of
bidding round or a subsequent bidding round, a further
the next auction for capacity covering the same period, the first
bidding round shall be opened with a price equal to the price
auction shall close and no capacity shall be allocated. The
in the previous bidding round, plus the large price step.
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Article 18
remaining unallocated amount, the remaining unallocated
amount shall be allocated pro rata to the amounts applied for
Uniform-Price auction algorithm
in each such bid.
1. In a uniform price auction, there is a single bidding round
in which the network user bids price as well as quantity.
9. Where
the
amount
to
be
allocated
in
respect
of
a
bid
2. During
the
bidding
round
of
a
given
auction,
network pursuant to paragraph 6, 7 or 8 is less than the minimum
users may submit up to 10 bids. Each bid shall be treated
amount of capacity according to paragraph 3(e), the bid shall
independently from other bids. After the closure of the
be disregarded and become null and void, and a revised allo
bidding round, remaining bids may not be amended or with
cation shall be made between remaining equal price bid(s) under
drawn.
paragraph 8, or (as the case may be) an allocation shall made in
respect of the next priced bid, pursuant to paragraph 6.
3. A
bid
shall
specify:
10. Where
the
remaining
amount
to
be
allocated
in
respect
(a) the identity of the network user applying;
of any bid pursuant to paragraphs 6, 7, 8 or 9 is equal to zero
no further capacity shall be allocated to the remaining bids.
(b) the concerned interconnection point and direction of the
Those bids shall be considered unsuccessful.
flow;
(c) the standard capacity product for which the capacity is
11. The
clearing
price
shall
be
defined
as
the
price
of
the
applied for;
lowest successful bid, if the demand exceeds the offer at the
reserve price. In all other cases, the clearing price shall be equal
to the reserve price. Successful network users shall pay the
(d) the amount of capacity for the respective standard capacity
clearing price of the specific auction, which may be a fixed or
product applied for;
a variable price as set out in Article 26(2) and any other
possible charges applicable at the time when the capacity
(e) the minimum amount of capacity for the respective
allocated to them can be used.
standard capacity product which the network user is
willing to be allocated according to the relevant algorithm
in case the network user is not allocated the amount
CHAPTER IV
requested in accordance with point (d);
BUNDLING OF CROSS-BORDER CAPACITY
(f) the bid prices, which shall not be less than the reserve price
Article 19
applicable for the relevant standard capacity product, which
the network user is willing to pay in respect of the capacity
Bundled Capacity products
applied for. Bids with a bid price below the reserve price
Adjacent transmission system operators shall jointly offer
shall not be accepted.
bundled capacity products, according to the following prin
ciples:
4. The
transmission
system
operator
shall
rank
all
bids
relating to a given standard capacity product according to
their bid price, the highest price ranking first.
(1) on both sides of an interconnection point all firm capacity
shall be offered as bundled capacity, in so far as there is
5. All
remaining
bids
at
bidding
round
closing
time
shall
be
available firm capacity on both sides of the interconnection
considered as binding on those network users that are allocated
point:
at least the minimum amount of capacity requested in
accordance with point (e) of paragraph 3.
(2) transmission system operators shall offer capacity for the
6. Following the ranking of the bids in accordance with
relevant standard capacity product on a booking platform,
paragraph 4, and subject to paragraphs 7 to 10, capacity shall
in accordance with Article 27 and in accordance with the
be allocated to the bids in function of their price ranking. All
applicable allocation procedure, as set out in Chapter III;
bids for which capacity is allocated shall be considered as
successful. After the allocation of capacity, the remaining
unallocated capacity shall be reduced by such quantity.
(3) the bundled capacity to be offered by the transmission
system operators concerned at an interconnection point
shall be contracted through a single allocation procedure;
7. Following
the
application
of
paragraph
6
and
subject
to
paragraph 9, where the amount of capacity bid for by a
network user exceeds the remaining unallocated capacity (after
(4) network users shall comply with applicable terms and
capacity has been allocated to network users placing higher
conditions of the transport contract(s) of the transmission
bids), this network user shall be allocated capacity equal to
system operators concerned as from the time the transport
the remaining unallocated capacity.
capacity is contracted;
8. Following
the
application
of
paragraph
7
and
subject
to
paragraph 9, where each of two or more bids specifies the same
(5) where there is more available firm capacity on one side of
bid price, and the amount of relevant capacity remaining
an interconnection point than on the other side for any
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the most available firm capacity may offer such extra
at respective interconnection points, should aim to reach an
capacity to the network users as an unbundled product in
agreement on the bundling of the capacity via contractual
accordance with the auction calendar and the following
arrangements (‘bundling arrangement’), in compliance with the
rules:
provisions set out in Article 19 of this Regulation. These
network users and transmission system operators shall report
(a) where there is an existing unbundled transport contract
to the relevant national regulatory authorities of all bundling
at the other side of the interconnection point, capacity
arrangements reached by all parties to existing transport
may be offered on an unbundled basis not exceeding
contracts. On that basis the national regulatory authority shall
the amount and duration of the existing transport
send a report to the Agency regarding the yearly progress on
contract at the other side;
bundling capacity in the concerned Member State. The Agency
shall, two years from the entry into force of this Regulation,
publish a report on the progress made on bundling capacity.
(b) where such extra capacity would not fall under
paragraph 5 (a), it may be offered for a maximum
period of one year;
2. The
transmission
system
operators
who
are
parties
to
the
existing transport contracts may participate in the discussions
(6) any unbundled capacity allocated in accordance with
regarding the bundling arrangement at any time, upon invi
paragraph 5 may be used and nominated as such. It may
tation of the network users who are parties to the existing
also be traded on the secondary market;
transport contracts.
(7) adjacent transmission system operators shall establish a
joint nomination procedure for bundled capacity,
3. Where
a
bundling
arrangement
is
agreed
upon
between
providing network users with the means to nominate the
respective network users, the transmission system operators
flows of their bundled capacity via a single nomination;
involved at the interconnection point shall be informed by
the parties of such intended bundling arrangement without
undue delay and the transfer of the concerned capacity shall
(8) the obligations to offer bundled capacity also apply, to the
be implemented. In any case, the bundling arrangement shall be
extent that they are relevant, to secondary capacity markets.
implemented subject to the applicable terms and conditions of
Without prejudice to paragraph 1, capacity originally
existing related transport contracts. Once the bundling
allocated as bundled capacity can only be resold as
arrangement is implemented, the relevant capacity shall be
bundled capacity on the secondary market;
treated as bundled capacity.
(9) where two or more interconnection points connect the
same two adjacent entry-exit systems, the adjacent trans
4. In any case, the duration of the bundling arrangements
mission system operators concerned shall offer the
regarding the capacity bundled under the amendment of the
available capacities at the interconnection points at one
existing contracts shall not exceed the duration of the original
virtual interconnection point. In case more than two trans
transport contracts.
mission system operators are involved because capacity in
one or both entry-exit systems is marketed by more than
one transmission system operator, the virtual intercon
5. All
capacity
shall
be
bundled
at
the
earliest
opportunity.
nection point shall include all of these transmission
Existing transport contracts for unbundled capacity cannot be
system operators, to the extent possible. In all cases a
renewed, prolonged or rolled over after their expiration date.
virtual interconnection point shall be established only if
Such capacity shall become available capacity as of the
the following conditions are met:
expiration date of the transport contracts.
(a) the total technical capacity at the virtual interconnection
points shall be equal to or higher than the sum of the
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technical capacities at each of the interconnection points
contributing to the virtual interconnection points;
INTERRUPTIBLE CAPACITY
Article 21
(b) they facilitate the economic and efficient use of the
Allocation of interruptible services
system including but not limited to rules set out in
Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009.
1. Transmission
system
operators
shall
offer
a
daily
capacity
product for interruptible capacity in both directions at inter
connection points where firm capacity has been offered but
Adjacent transmission system operators shall start the necessary
was sold out day-ahead. At unidirectional interconnection
analysis and, shall establish functional virtual interconnection
points where technical capacity is offered only in one direction,
points no later than 5 years after the entering into force of
transmission system operators shall offer a daily product for
this Regulation.
interruptible capacity in the other direction. Transmission
system operators may offer interruptible capacity products of
Article 20
longer duration as well.
Bundling in case of existing transport contracts
1. The
network
users
who
are
parties
to
existing
transport 2. If
interruptible
capacity
is
offered,
this
shall
not
be
detri
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system operators shall not set aside capacity that can be offered
at a certain interconnection point, shall be determined based on
as firm capacity in order to offer it as interruptible capacity.
the contractual timestamp of the respective transport contracts
on an interruptible basis. In case of an interruption, transport
3. To
the
extent
interruptible
capacity
products
other
than contract coming into force earlier shall prevail over transport
daily products are offered, the same standard capacity products
contract coming into force later.
for firm capacity shall also apply for interruptible capacity, in
terms of duration of the products.
4. To the extent interruptible capacity is offered, it shall be
2. If,
after
applying
the
procedure
described
in
paragraph
1,
allocated via an auction process with the exception of within-
two or more nominations are ranked at the same position
day interruptible capacity.
within the interruption order and the transmission system
operator does not interrupt all of them, a pro rata reduction
5. Within-day
interruptible
capacity
shall
be
allocated
by of these specific nominations shall apply.
means of an over-nomination procedure.
6. Within-day
interruptible
capacity
shall
only
be
allocated 3. To
accommodate
the
differences
between
the
various
when firm capacity, whether technical capacity or additional
interruptible capacity services within the Union, the adjacent
capacity, is sold out.
transmission system operators shall implement and coordinate
the joint procedures provided for in this Article on an inter
7. Where
auctions
are
held
for
any
interruptible
products connection point by interconnection point basis.
longer than within-day transmission system operators shall, if
known, publish the amounts of interruptible capacity on offer
before the start of the auction process.
Article 25
8. If
offered,
interruptible
capacity
shall
be
allocated
by
means of a separate auction after firm capacity of equal
Reasons for interruptions
duration has been allocated, but before the auction of firm
Transmission system operators shall include reasons for inter
capacity with a shorter duration starts, with the exception of
ruptions either directly in their interruptible transport contracts
within-day interruptible capacity.
or in the general terms and conditions that govern these
contracts. Reasons for interruptions can include but are not
9. If offered, interruptible capacity auctions shall be limited to gas quality, pressure, temperature, flow patterns,
conducted in accordance with the same design principles and
use of firm contracts, maintenance, up- or downstream
timescales as applied for firm capacity. The exact timescales
constraints, public service obligations and capacity management
applied for the interruptible capacity auctions shall be detailed
deriving from congestion management procedures.
within the auction calendar with the exception of within-day
interruptible capacity.
Article 22
CHAPTER VI
Minimum interruption lead times
TARIFFS AND CAPACITY BOOKING PLATFORMS
1. Interruptible
capacities
shall
have
minimum
interruption
Article 26
lead times, which shall be decided jointly by adjacent trans
mission system operators.
Tariffs
1. The tariff as calculated using the methodology set and/or
2. The
default
minimum
interruption
lead
time
for
a
given approved by the national regulatory authority, or the tariff set
gas hour shall be forty five minutes after the start of the re-
and/or approved by the national regulatory authority, shall be
nomination cycle for that gas hour. Where two transmission
used as the reserve price in all auctions for all standard capacity
system operators wish to shorten the lead time for inter
products for firm and interruptible capacity.
ruptions, any related agreement entered into between the trans
mission system operators shall be subject to competent national
regulatory authority approval.
2. The
payable
price
determined
in
a
capacity
auction
can
be
Article 23
either a fixed price or a variable price or be subject to other
arrangements provided for in the applicable regulatory regime.
Coordination of interruption process
The fixed price shall consist of the applicable tariff at the time
The transmission system operator that initiates the interruption
of the auction plus the auction premium. The variable price
shall notify the relevant adjacent transmission system operator.
shall consist of the applicable tariff at the time when the
Adjacent transmission system operators shall notify their
capacity can be used plus the auction premium. The
respective affected network users as soon as possible, but
arrangements can be different for the capacities in a bundled
with due regard to the reliability of the information.
product on either side of an interconnection point.
Article 24
Defined sequence of interruptions
3. The
appropriate
tariff
arrangements
for
the
implemen
tation of this Regulation shall be set out on a Union and/or
1. The
order
in
which
interruptions
shall
be
performed,
if
the national level in due time. These arrangements shall enable the
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established by this Regulation, without incurring detrimental
(b) the establishment of a process to offer firm bundled
effects on the revenue and cash flow positions of transmission
capacity in accordance with Chapter IV shall have priority;
system operators, due to the implementation of this Regulation,
in particular the provisions regarding the setting aside of a
proportion of capacity, including new capacity, in accordance
(c) functionalities for network users to offer and obtain
with Articles 2(3), 8(7), and 8(8) and Article 19(5)(b).
secondary capacity shall be provided;
4. Auction
revenues
from
bundled
capacity
need
to
be
split (d) in order to use the services of the booking platforms
between the transmission system operators placing capacities in
network users shall accede to and be compliant with all
bundled capacity. The reserve price of the bundled capacity shall
applicable legal and contractual requirements that enable
be the sum of reserve prices of the capacities in the bundled
them to book and use capacity on the relevant transmission
capacity. All revenues from sales of bundled capacity shall be
system operators’ network under a transport contract;
attributed to the contributing transmission system operators
after each capacity transaction.
(e) capacity at any single interconnection point or virtual inter
5. The
revenues
from
the
reserve
price
of
bundled
capacity
connection point shall be offered at not more than one
shall be attributed to the transmission system operators in
booking platform.
proportion to the reserve prices of their capacities in the
bundled capacity. The revenues from the auction premium
from bundled capacity above the reserve price shall be split
3. The
establishment
of
one
or
a
limited
number
of
joint
according to agreement between the transmission system oper
booking platforms shall facilitate and simplify capacity booking
ators, approved by the relevant national regulatory authority,
at interconnection points across the Union for the benefit of
where appropriate, in advance of the auctions. Where no
network users. To that end, ENTSOG shall, within six months
agreement is concluded before the auction, the revenues from
after the entry into force of this Regulation, carry out a public
the auction premium from bundled capacity shall be attributed
consultation to identify the market needs. The consultation
to the transmission system operators in equal proportions.
process shall last no more than six months, including the
publication by ENTSOG of a report with the results of the
6. National
regulatory
authorities
shall
approve
over
and consultation. The report shall identify options to implement
under recovery mechanisms. Where a price cap regime is
the indicated market needs, having regard to costs and time,
applied, the national regulatory authority shall approve the
with a view to implement the most appropriate option, by
usage of revenues from capacity prices exceeding the respective
transmission system operators or third parties on behalf of
tariff.
them. Where appropriate, ENTSOG and the Agency shall
facilitate this process.
Article 27
Capacity booking platforms
CHAPTER VII
1. Transmission
system
operators
shall
apply
this
Regulation
FINAL PROVISIONS
by offering capacity by means of one or a limited number of
Article 28
joint web-based booking platforms. Transmission system
operators can operate such platforms themselves or via an
Entry into force
agreed party that, where necessary, acts on behalf of them
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day
towards the network users.
following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the
European Union.
2. Joint
booking
platforms
shall
apply
the
following
rules:
(a) the rules and procedures for the offer and allocation of all
Without prejudice to Article 6(1)a, this Regulation shall apply
capacity in accordance with Chapter III shall apply;
from 1 November 2015.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 14 October 2013.
For the Commission
The President
José Manuel BARROSO

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