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European Developments
Transmission Workgroup
1st December 2011
Interoperability Network Code Update
Transmission Workgroup
1st December 2011
Introduction
 ‘Interoperability’ represents the third priority area
of European Network Code development
 The term refers to the ability of diverse networks to
work together - ‘inter-operate’
 The aim of the Code is to harmonise the physical /
operational differences between TSOs that could
impair the functioning of the EU gas market
Interoperability Timeline
FG
FG
Drafting Consultation
2012
FG sent to
Commission
Network Code
Development
2013
Comitology
2014
Implementation Period (?)
2015
2016
Draft Framework Guideline
 Scope of application is to all European TSO entry and
exit points
 ENTSOG view (supported by NG NTS) is that it should
only apply to cross border interconnection points
 Nomination matching processes supported by OBAs
 Harmonisation of interconnection agreements
 Harmonisation of units
 Gas quality
 Data exchange
 Capacity calculation
Next Steps
 Interoperability Framework Guideline to be published by
ACER for consultation in mid-December
 ACER workshop in January 2012
 Consultation closes in mid-February 2012
 Final Framework Guideline submitted by ACER to the
Commission in Spring 2012
 Code drafting starts in Summer 2012
Gas Regional Investment Plan – NW Region
Transmission Workgroup
1st December 2011
North West Gas Regional
Investment Plan
Based on Regulation
(EC) 715/2009 (July
13th 2009)
GRIP to be published
once every two years
(art 12.1)
TSOs may take
investment decisions
based on that GRIP
(art. 12.1)
TYNDP shall take into
account GRIPs (art.
8.10)
15 TSO from 9 NW European
Countries
Objective of the GRIP
 To focus on transmission projects of the NW Region
which have an impact on cross-border capacities
 Highlight the extent to which these projects impact the
Interconnection points Capacity within the NW region
 Provide the most recent useful information on
Transmission projects to stakeholders
 Support informed discussion in assessing the ability of
investment projects to answer regional market needs
 First edition of GRIP feed back from stakeholder to
improve the effectiveness of future editions
NW GRIP Structure
 Foreword
 Introduction
 North West Specifics
 Supply and Demand
 Transmission Projects
 Next Steps
 Projects Information
 Country Profiles
 Border Point Reviews
Transmission Projects
 Matrix Extract: identifying IP influenced by TSO projects
National Grid Perspective
 First report of its kind, and it should be remembered
that across the North West region, each country is at a
different stage in their development of National let alone
regional plans
 As the report was only focused on projects that have a
direct impact on Cross Border Capacities, couple with
National Grid RIIO submission and the Infrastructure
development that has occurred over the last decade,
the GRIP shows minimal UK projects.
 The UK Country Profile outlines clearly that in the
coming years, investment in infrastructure will be key,
especially with regard to network flexibility and the
meeting of the governments 202020 targets.
Next Steps
 Regional cooperation between TSOs is a key element
for the effective integration of gas markets in NW
Europe – very good co-operation from all parties in the
process
 GRIP was published on 21st November 2011 –
available on ENTSOG or participating TSO website
 Presented to NW Gas Regional Initiatives on 25th
November
 Consultation document will be published together with
the GRIP
 Consolidated feed back on consultation will be given in
Q1 2012
EU Updates Timetable
 Timetable aims to highlight the key items (consultations, workshops, decisions,
etc.) NG NTS expect to cover via this agenda item in the forthcoming months
Topic
TX Workgroup
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EU Gas Balancing Update
CAM Update
Interoperability – differences between initial Framework
Guidelines and version issued for consultation
Jan 5th 2012
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CAM & CMP Update
Feb 2nd 2012
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Interoperability - National Grid NTS response to FG
consultation
Gas Regional Investment Plan (GRIP) Consultation
Feedback.
March 2012
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