What changed, Regulation (EC) No 715/2009

+ 3. ****Definition of the technical information necessary for network users to gain effective access to the system, the definition of all relevant points for transparency requirements and the information to be published at all relevant points and the time schedule according to which this information …
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+ 3.1. ***Definition of the technical information necessary for network users to gain effective access to the system***
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+ 3.1.1. **Form of publication**
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+ (1) Transmission system operators (TSOs) shall provide all information referred to under paragraph 3.1.2 and paragraph 3.3(1) to 3.3(5) in the following manner:
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+ (a) on a website accessible to the public, free of charge and without any need to register or otherwise sign on with the transmission system operator;
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+ (b) on a regular/rolling basis; the frequency shall be according to the changes that take place and the duration of the service;
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+ (c) in a user-friendly manner;
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+ (d) in a clear, quantifiable, easily accessible way and on a non-discriminatory basis;
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+ (e) in downloadable format that allows for quantitative analyses;
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+ (f) in consistent units, in particular kWh (with a combustion reference temperature of 298,15 K) shall be the unit for energy content and m3 (at 273,15 K and 1,01325 bar) shall be the unit for volume. The constant conversion factor to energy content shall be provided. In addition to the format above…
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+ (g) in the official language(s) of the Member State and in English.
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+ (2) Transmission system operators shall provide details on actual changes to all information referred to under paragraph 3.1.2 and paragraph 3.3(1) to 3.3(5) in a timely manner as soon as available to them.
− 3. **Definition of the technical information necessary for network users to gain effective access to the system, the definition of all relevant points for transparency requirements and the information to be published at all relevant points and the time schedule according to which that information sh…
+ 3.1.2. **Content of publication**
− 3.1. **Definition of the technical information necessary for network users to gain effective access to the system**
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+ (b) the different types of transportation contracts available for these services;
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+ (c) the network code and/or the standard conditions outlining the rights and responsibilities of all network users including:
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+ 1. harmonised transportation contracts and other relevant documents;
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+ 2. if relevant for access to the system, for all relevant points as defined in paragraph 3.2 of this Annex, a specification of relevant gas quality parameters, including at least the gross calorific value and the Wobbe index, and the liability or costs of conversion for network users in case gas is …
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+ 3. if relevant for access to the system, for all relevant points information on pressure requirements;
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+ 4. the procedure in the event of an interruption of interruptible capacity, including, where applicable, the timing, extent, and ranking of individual interruptions (for example pro-rata or first-come-last-interrupted);
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+ (d) the harmonised procedures applied when using the transmission system, including the definition of key terms;
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+ (e) provisions on capacity allocation, congestion management and anti-hoarding and reutilisation procedures;
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+ (f) the rules applicable for capacity trade on the secondary market vis-à-vis the transmission system operator;
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+ (g) rules on balancing and methodology for the calculation of imbalance charges;
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+ (h) if applicable, the flexibility and tolerance levels included in transportation and other services without separate charge, as well as any flexibility offered in addition to this and the corresponding charges;
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+ (i) a detailed description of the gas system of the transmission system operator and its relevant points of interconnection as defined in paragraph 3.2 of this Annex as well as the names of the operators of the interconnected systems or facilities;
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+ (j) the rules applicable for connection to the system operated by the transmission system operator;
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+ (k) information on emergency mechanisms, as far as it is the responsibility of the transmission system operator, such as measures that can lead to the disconnection of customers groups and other general liability rules that apply to the transmission system operator;
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+ (l) procedures agreed upon by transmission system operators at interconnection points, of relevance for access of network users to the transmission systems concerned, relating to interoperability of the network, agreed procedures on nomination and matching procedures and other agreed procedures that…
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+ (m) transmission system operators shall publish a detailed and comprehensive description of the methodology and process, including information on the parameters employed and the key assumptions, used to calculate the technical capacity.
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+ 3.2. ***Definition of all relevant points for transparency requirements***
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+ (1) Relevant points shall include at least:
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+ (a) all entry and exit points to and from a transmission network operated by a transmission system operator, with the exception of exit points connected to a single final customer, and with the exception of entry points linked directly to a production facility of a single producer that is located wi…
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+ (b) all entry and exit points connecting balancing zones of transmission system operators;
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+ (c) all points connecting the network of a transmission system operator with an LNG terminal, physical gas hubs, storage and production facilities, unless these production facilities are exempted under (a);
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+ (d) all points connecting the network of a given transmission system operator to infrastructure necessary for providing ancillary services as defined by Article 2(14) of Directive 2009/73/EC.
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+ (2) Information for single final customers and for production facilities, that is excluded from the definition of relevant points as described under 3.2(1)(a), shall be published in aggregate format, at least per balancing zone. The aggregation of single final customers and of production facilities,…
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+ (3) Where points between two or more transmission operators are managed solely by the transmission operators concerned, with no contractual or operational involvement of system users whatsoever, or where points connect a transmission system to a distribution system and there is no contractual conges…
+ 3.3. ***Information to be published at all relevant points and the time schedule according to which this information should be published***
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+ (1) At all relevant points, transmission system operators shall publish the information as listed in paragraphs (a) to (g), for all services and ancillary services provided (in particular information on blending, ballasting and conversion). This information shall be published on a numerical basis, i…
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+ (a) the technical capacity for flows in both directions;
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+ (b) the total contracted firm and interruptible capacity in both directions;
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+ (c) the nominations and re-nominations in both directions;
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+ (d) the available firm and interruptible capacity in both directions;
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+ (e) actual physical flows;
− (b) the different types of transport contracts available for those services and, as applicable, the network code and/or the standard conditions outlining the rights and responsibilities of all network users including harmonised transport contracts and other relevant documents;
+ (f) planned and actual interruption of interruptible capacity;
− (c) the harmonised procedures applied when using the transmission system, including the definition of key terms;
+ (g) planned and unplanned interruptions to firm services as well as the information on restoration of the firm services (in particular, maintenance of the system and the likely duration of any interruption due to maintenance). Planned interruptions shall be published at least 42 days in advance.
− (d) provisions on capacity allocation, congestion management, and anti-hoarding and re-utilisation procedures;
+ (2) At all relevant points, the information under paragraph 3.3(1)(a), (b) and (d) shall be published for a period of at least 18 months ahead.
− (e) the rules applicable to capacity trade on the secondary market as regards the transmission system operator;
+ (3) At all relevant points, transmission system operators shall publish historical information on the requirements of paragraph 3.3(1)(a) to (g) for the past 5 years on a rolling basis.
− (f) if applicable, the flexibility and tolerance levels included in transport and other services without separate charge, as well as any flexibility offered in addition thereto and the corresponding charges;
+ (4) Transmission system operators shall publish measured values of the gross calorific value or the Wobbe index at all relevant points, on a daily basis. Preliminary figures shall be published at the latest 3 days following the respective gas day. Final figures shall be published within 3 months aft…
− (g) a detailed description of the gas system of the transmission system operator indicating all relevant points interconnecting its system with that of other transmission system operators and/or gas infrastructure such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) and infrastructure necessary for providing ancilla…
+ (5) For all relevant points, transmission system operators shall publish available capacities, booked and technical capacities, on an annual basis over all years where capacity is contracted plus 1 year, and at least for the next 10 years. This information shall be updated at least every month or mo…
− (h) information on gas quality and pressure requirements;
+ 3.4. ***Information to be published regarding the transmission system and the time schedule according to which this information should be published***
− (i) the rules applicable for connection to the system operated by the transmission system operator;
+ (1) Transmission system operators shall ensure the publication on a daily basis and updated every day the aggregated amounts of capacities offered, and contracted on the secondary market (i.e. sold from one network user to another network user), where the information is available to the TSO. This in…
− (j) any information, in a timely manner, as regards proposed and/or actual changes to the services or conditions, including the items listed in points (a) to (i).
+ (a) interconnection point where the capacity is sold;
− 3.2. **Definition of all relevant points for transparency requirements**
+ (b) type of capacity, i.e. entry, exit, firm, interruptible;
− Relevant points shall include at least:
+ (c) quantity and duration of the capacity usage rights;
− (a) all entry points to a network operated by a transmission system operator;
+ (d) type of sale, e.g. transfer or assignment;
− (b) the most important exit points and exit zones covering at least 50 % of total exit capacity of the network of a given transmission system operator, including all exit points or exit zones covering more than 2 % of total exit capacity of the network;
+ (e) the total number of trades/transfers;
− (c) all points connecting different networks of transmission system operators;
+ (f) any other conditions known to the transmission system operator as mentioned in 3.3.
− (d) all points connecting the network of a transmission system operator with an LNG terminal;
+ In so far such information is provided by a third party, transmission system operators shall be exempted from this provision.
− (e) all essential points within the network of a given transmission system operator including points connecting to gas hubs. All points are considered essential which, based on experience, are likely to experience physical congestion;
+ (2) Transmission system operators shall publish harmonised conditions under which capacity transactions (e.g. transfers and assignments) will be accepted by them. These conditions must at least include:
− (f) all points connecting the network of a given transmission system operator to infrastructure necessary for providing ancillary services as defined by Article 2, point 14 of Directive 2009/73/EC.
+ (a) a description of standardised products which can be sold on the secondary market;
− 3.3. **Information to be published at all relevant points and the time schedule according to which that information should be published**
+ (b) lead time for the implementation/acceptation/registration of secondary trades. In case of delays the reasons have to be published;
− | 1. | At all relevant points, transmission system operators shall publish the following information about the capacity situation down to daily periods on the Internet on a regular/rolling basis and in a user-friendly standardised manner:(a) the maximum technical capacity for flows in both direction…
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+ (c) the notification to the transmission system operator by the seller or the third party as referred to under 3.4(1) about name of seller and buyer and capacity specifications as outlined in 3.4(1).
− | 2. | For all relevant points, transmission system operators shall publish available capacities for a period of at least 18 months ahead and shall update that information at least every month or more frequently, if new information becomes available. |
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+ In so far such information is provided by a third party, transmission system operators shall be exempted from this provision.
− | 3. | Transmission system operators shall publish daily updates of availability of short-term services (day-ahead and week-ahead) based, inter alia, on nominations, prevailing contractual commitments and regular long-term forecasts of available capacities on an annual basis for up to ten years for …
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+ (3) Regarding the balancing service of its system, each transmission system operator shall provide to each network user, for each balancing period, its specific preliminary imbalance volumes and cost data per individual network user, at the latest 1 month after the end of the balancing period. Final…
− | 4. | Transmission system operators shall publish historical maximum and minimum monthly capacity utilisation rates and annual average flows at all relevant points for the past three years on a rolling basis. |
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+ (4) Where flexibility services, other than tolerances, are offered for third party access, transmission system operators shall publish daily forecasts on a day-ahead basis of the maximum amount of flexibility, the booked level of flexibility and the availability of flexibility for the market for the…
− | 5. | Transmission system operators shall keep a daily log of actual aggregated flows for at least three months. |
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+ (5) Transmission system operators shall publish, per balancing zone, the amount of gas in the transmission system at the start of each gas day and the forecast of the amount of gas in the transmission system at the end of each gas day. The forecast amount of gas for the end of the gas day shall be u…
− | 6. | Transmission system operators shall keep effective records of all capacity contracts and all other relevant information in relation to calculating and providing access to available capacities, to which relevant national authorities shall have access to fulfil their duties. |
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+ (6) Transmission system operators shall provide user-friendly instruments for calculating tariffs.
− | 7. | Transmission system operators shall provide user-friendly instruments for calculating tariffs for the services available and for verifying on-line the capacity available. |
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+ (7) Transmission system operators shall keep at the disposal of the relevant national authorities, for at least 5 years, effective records of all capacity contracts and all other relevant information in relation to calculating and providing access to available capacities, in particular individual no…
− | 8. | Where transmission system operators are unable to publish information in accordance with points 1, 3 and 7, they shall consult their relevant national authorities and set up an action plan for implementation as soon as possible, but no later than 31 December 2006. |
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