76 Amendments of Paolo BORCHIA related to 2021/0424(COD)
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) It is, generally, most efficient to finance infrastructure by revenues obtained from the users of that infrastructure and to avoid cross-subsidies. Moreover, such cross-subsidies would, in the case of regulated assets, be incompatible with the general principle of cost-reflective tariffs. In exceptional cases, such cross-subsidies could nonetheless bring societal benefits, in particular during earlier phases of network development where booked capacity is low compared to technical capacity and uncertainty as to when future capacity demand will materialise is significant. Cross-subsidies could therefore contribute to reasonable and predictable tariffs for early network users and de-risk investments for network operators. Cross- subsidies could thus contribute to an investment climate supportive to the Union’s, decarbonisation objectives. Cross- subsidies should not be financed by network users in other Member States, regardless as to whether directly or indirectly. It is thus appropriate to collect financing for cross-subsidies only from exit points to final customers within the same Member State. Moreover, as cross- subsidies are exceptional, it should be ensured that they are proportional, transparent, limited in time and set under regulatory supervision, subject to ACER’s opinion and to due notification to the European Commission.
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) A common minimum set of third- party access services is necessary to provide a common minimum standard of access in practice throughout the Union , to ensure that third-party access services are sufficiently compatible and to allow the benefits accruing from a well-functioning internal market in natural gas and biomethane to be exploited.
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) A sufficient level of cross-border gas interconnection capacity should be achieved and market integration fostered in order to complete the internal market in natural gas and biomethane.
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) Transmission system operators could be allowed to reserve storages for natural gas and biomethane exclusively for carrying out their functions and for the purpose of security of supply. The filling of these strategic stocks could be done by means of joint purchasing using the trading platform as mentioned in Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 312/2014 without prejudice to Union competition rules. Withdrawal of natural gas and biomethane should only be possible for the transmission system operators to carry out their functions or in case of a declared emergency situation, as mentioned in Article 11 (1) of that Regulation, in order not to interfere with the regular functioning of the market.
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) In order to exploit the most economic locations for the production of renewable and low carbon gases, network users should benefit from discounts in capacity-based transmission tariffs. These should include a discount for injection from renewable and low carbon gases production facilities, a discount for tariffs at entry points from and exit points to storage facilities and a discount on the cross-border tariff and entry points from LNG facilities. In case of a change of the value of non-cross border discounts, the regulatory authority needs to balance out the interest between networks users and network operators taking into account stable financial frameworks specifically for existing investments, in particular for renewable production facilities. Where possible, indicators or conditions for changing the discount should be provided sufficiently before any decision to change the discount is taken. This discount should not affect the general tariff setting methodology, but should be provided ex- post on the relevant tariff. In order to benefit from the discount, network users should present the required information towards the transmission system operator on the basis of a certificate which would be linked to the union database.
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) In order to increase efficiencies in the natural gas distribution networks in the Union and to ensure close cooperation with transmission system operators and the ENTSO for Gas, an entity of gas distribution system operators in the Union (‘EU gas DSO entity’) should be provided for which also includes natural gas distribution system operators. The tasks of the EU DSO entity should be well-defined and its working method should ensure efficiency, transparency and representativeness among Union distribution system operators. The EU gas DSO entity should closely cooperate with the ENTSO for Gas on the preparation and implementation of the network codes where applicable and should work on providing guidance on the integration inter alia of distributed generaas production and other areas, which relate to the management of the gas distribution networks.
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) The blending of hydrogen into the natural gas system ismay be less efficient compared to using hydrogen in its pure form and diminishes the value of hydrogen. It although that will depend over time on the relative price competitiveness of hydrogen compared to natural gas. In case of high blending percentages, it may also affects the operation of gas infrastructure, end- user applications, and the interoperability of cross-border systems. The Member States’ decision on whether to apply blending hydrogen in their national natural gas systems should be preserved. At the same timTherefore, a harmonised approach on blending hydrogen into the natural gas system in the form of a Union- wide allowed cap at cross- border interconnection points between Union Member States, where transmission system operators have to accept natural gas with a blended hydrogen level below the cap, would limit the risk of market segmentation. Adjacent transmission systems should remain free to agree on higher hydrogen blending levels for cross- border interconnection points.
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) A strong cross-border coordination and dispute settlement process between transmission system operators on gas quality, including on biomethane and hydrogen blends, is essential to facilitate efficient transport of natural gas and biomethane across natural gas systems within the Union and thereby to move towards greater internal market integration. Enhanced transparency requirements on gas quality parameters, including on gross calorific value, Wobbe Index and oxygen content, and hydrogen blends and their development over time combined with monitoring and reporting obligations should contribute to the well- functioning of an open and efficient internal market in natural gas and biomethane.
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 32
(32) ‘virtual trading point’ means a non- physical commercial point within an entry- exit system where gases are exchanged between a seller and a buyer without the need to book transmission or distribution capacity;
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a Mainstreaming biomethane and hydrogen in the gas system In order to support sustainable production of biomethane to safeguard the security of gas supply in the Union and decrease dependence on fossil natural gas imports, Member States shall ensure collectively that at least 35bcm of biomethane is produced and injected into natural gas system at TSO and DSO levels by 31 December 2030, in line with the REPowerEU objectives. Member States shall also ensure collectively that at least 20 million tonnes of hydrogen are produced or imported in the Union.
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a EU target for GHG intensity reduction of the gas consumption 1. The domestic consumption of gaseous energy in the European Union shall have a greenhouse gas emissions intensity reduced by at least 20% in 2030 compared to the level of 2018. 2. For the purpose of this article, domestic consumption of gaseous energy shall cover: a. the use of natural gas, biomethane and hydrogen in liquid form; b. the use of natural gas, biomethane and hydrogen for industrial processes.
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. AUntil at least 31 December 2030, a Member State may allow financial transfers between regulated services that are separate as meant in in the first paragraph, provided that:
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the dedicated charge is collected only from exit points to final customers which will utilise the regulated service receiving the financial transfer, and are located within the same Member States as the beneficiary of the financial transfer;
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the dedicated charge and financial transfer or the methodologies underlying their calculation are approved prior to their entry into force by the regulatory authority referred to in Article 70 and its implementation shall start only at the beginning of a gas-year;
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the approved dedicated charge and financial transfer and the methodologies, where methodologies are approved are published 6 months before their implementation.
Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 272 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point c
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Notwithstanding paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 63 in order to supplement this Regulation, Directive 2003/87, Regulation 2021/1153 and Regulation (EU) 2022/869 as to provide additional financial resources from EU funds (including and not limited to CEF and Innovation Fund) necessary to support the repurposing of natural gas infrastructure in Member States that are hydrogen "transit/net exporter" Member States.
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Connection rules and fees for renewable and low carbon gases injecting into the network should ensure proportioned connection costs facilitating their integration onto the network. In the interest of enabling greater penetration of renewable and low carbon gases, national regulatory authorities should be empowered to facilitate discounts on connection fees for renewable and low carbon gas producers. The application of any discounts should be applied in a non- discriminatory and transparent manner and without cross-subsidies impacting transportation tariffs and the connection rules applied should be published.
Amendment 314 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 5
Article 16 – paragraph 5
Amendment 325 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 329 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 16 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Amendment 335 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Amendment 339 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17 a Assessment of long-term renewable gas potential as a basis for optimised transmission and distribution system development 1 (new). Member States shall be responsible for assessing the potential of biomethane production at a local level throughout their territory, as part of their National Biogas and Biomethane Strategies. This assessment shall be performed within two years after the entry into force of this Regulation. It may build on existing assessments. 2 (new). The scope of biomass considered in this assessment shall include biomass feedstock as defined in Article 2 of Directive 2018/2001 and that fulfils the Union sustainability criteria. 3 (new). Member States shall consult the competent regulatory authority, transmission and distribution system operators in the design phase of the assessment to define: 1. The territorial unit within which a production potential shall be assessed; 2. For the scope of the biomass assessed, the geographical proximity with the existing natural gas networks. 4 (new) During the assessment exercise, the improvement of an existing assessment and the subsequent updates, Member States shall consult regional and local authorities as well as transmission and distribution system operators. It may consult other relevant parties. 5 (new). The assessment may be updated regularly.
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17 a Facilitating biomethane connections and potential analysis 1. Member States shall establish regional maps, identifying the areas with the highest potential for sustainable biogas and biomethane production and that fulfils the Union sustainability criteria as defined in Directive2018/2001 due to the availability of raw materials (i.e. waste/residues) and existing operating biogas or biomethane plants.2. Distribution system operators and transmission system operators shall be obliged to map connection potentials based on existing and expected capacity to facilitate connection requests, taking into consideration the potential for an increase of sustainable biogas and biomethane production provided on the basis of paragraph 1.3. On this basis, National Regulatory Authorities should be identifying projects to pool multiple sources of biogas to a central upgrading biomethane plant for injection into the gas grid. A progress report on the production,transportation and uptake of biomethane should be issued by National Regulatory Authorities regularly starting in 2024, in cooperation with relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Transmission system operators shall ensure firm capacity for the access of production facilities of renewable and low carbon gases connected to their grid. For this purpose, transmission system operators shall develop in cooperation with the distribution system operators procedures and arrangementsnetwork connection and reinforcements plans as set out in Article 53bis of (reference to the revised Gas Directive), as well as procedures and arrangements necessary to implement the necessary network reinforcements (as defined in Article 2, point 35bis of the reference to the revised Gas Directive), including investments, to ensure aiming to operate a reverse flow from distribution to transmission network.
Amendment 349 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Transmission system operators shall cooperate to avoid restrictions to cross-border flows due to gas quality differences on interconnection points between Union Member States. When cooperating, transmission system operators shall take into account characteristics of installations of final gas customers and these customers' rights.
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. For hydrogen blended into the natural gas system, this Article should only apply to gas flows with a hydrogen content up to 5-10% by volume.
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Member States shall ensure that diverging technical specifications, including gas quality parameters such as oxygen content and hydrogen blending in the natural gas system are not used to restrict cross-border gas flows.
Amendment 353 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Member States shall ensure that diverging technical specifications, including gas quality parameters such as oxygen content and hydrogen blending in the natural gas system are not used to restrict cross-border gas flows.
Amendment 354 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Where the concerned regulatory authorities recognise the restriction, they shall request the concerned transmission system operators to perform, within 12 months from the recognition, the following actions in sequence:
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) cooperate and develop technically feasible options, without changing the gas quality specifications, which may include flow commitments and gas treatment, in order to remove the recognised restriction and taking into account information provided by end-customers directly connected to the transmission system operator grid or distribution system operator that could be affected by that process;
Amendment 362 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. The concerned regulatory authorities may, in duly justified cases related to safety or security concerns, in their joint coordinated decision described in paragraph 6 decide to grant exemptions to transmission system operators from the obligation to accept gas flows with a hydrogen content of up to 5% as set out in Article 20(1) to remove the recognised restriction. Duly justified cases may also include arrangements to optimise the use of hydrogen blending in the EU by allocating the available firm hydrogen blending capacity within the system and across borders.
Amendment 363 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 6 b (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. The regulatory authorities shall notify the Commission without delay of their decision to grant an exemption referred to in paragraph 7, together with all the relevant information with respect to the exemption. That information may be submitted to the Commission in an aggregated form, enabling the Commission to reach a well-founded decision.
Amendment 364 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 6 c (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Within a period of two months from the day following the receipt of a notification, the Commission may take a decision requiring the regulatory authorities to amend or withdraw the decision to grant an exemption. That two- month period may be extended by an additional period of two months where further information is sought by the Commission. That additional period shall begin on the day following the receipt of the complete information. The initial two- month period may also be extended with the consent of both the Commission and the regulatory authority. The regulatory authorities shall comply with the Commission decision to amend or withdraw the exemption decision and shall inform the Commission accordingly.
Amendment 372 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. Transmission system operators shall accept gas flows with a hydrogen content of up to 5-10% by volume at interconnection points between Union Member States in the natural gas system from 1 October 2025, subject to the procedure described in Article 19 of this Regulation.
Amendment 374 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Member States shall define a clear pathway and timely define a course of actions to enable 5% minimum blending thresholds at Interconnection Points by 2025.
Amendment 383 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
All gas transmission system operators and hydrogen network operators shall cooperate at Union level through the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (the ENTSO for Gas), in order to promote the completion and functioning of the internal market in natural gas and hydrogen and cross-border trade and to ensure the optimal management, coordinated operation and sound technical evolution of the natural gas transmission network and of the hydrogen network.
Amendment 388 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. The ENTSO for Gas shall elaborate network codes in the areas referred to in paragraph 6 of this Articleset out in Article 53 and 54 upon a request addressed to it by the Commission in accordance with Article 53(9) or Article 54 (9).
Amendment 390 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. The ENTSO for Gas may elaborate network codes in the areas set out in paragraph 6Article 53 and 54 with a view to achieving the objectives set out in Article 21 where those network codes do not relate to areas covered by a request addressed to it by the Commission. Those network codes shall be submitted to ACER for an opinion. That opinion shall be duly taken into account by the ENTSO for Gas.
Amendment 394 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) a non-binding Union -wide ten-year network development plan ( Union -wide network development plan) for gas and hydrogen networks, including a European supply adequacy outlook, every two years;
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) recommendations relating to the coordination of technical cooperation between Union and third-country transmission system operators and hydrogen network operators;
Amendment 401 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(c a) recommendations relating to the coordination of technical cooperation between gas transmission and distribution system operators on one hand, and hydrogen network operators on the other hand in the Union;
Amendment 405 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point g
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point g
(g) a gas quality monitoring report by 15 May 2024 and a gas and hydrogen quality monitoring report by 15 May 2026 at the latest and every two years afterwards, including developments of gas quality parameters, developments of the level and volume of hydrogen blended into the natural gas system, forecasts for the expected development of gas quality parameters and of the volume of hydrogen blended into the natural gas system, the impact of blending hydrogen on cross- border flows as well as information on cases related to differences in gas quality specifications or in specifications of blending levels and how such cases were settled.
Amendment 410 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point h
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point h
(h) The gas and hydrogen quality monitoring report shall also cover the development for the areas listed in point (g) where as far as relevant for the distribution network, based on information provided by the entity of distribution system operators in the Union (‘EU DSO entity’).
Amendment 412 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The European supply adequacy outlook referred to in paragraph 3, point (b), shall cover the overall adequacy of the gas and hydrogen systems to supply current and projected demands for gas and hydrogen for the next five-year period as well as for the period between five and 10 years from the date of that outlook. The European supply adequacy outlook shall build on national supply outlooks prepared by each individual gas transmission system operator. and hydrogen network operator.
Amendment 419 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 6
Article 23 – paragraph 6
Amendment 437 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
The costs related to the activities of the ENTSO for Gas referred to in Articles 21 to 23 , 52, 53 and 534 of this Regulation, and in Article 11 of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council11 shall be borne by the gas transmission system operators and the hydrogen network operators and shall be taken into account in the calculation of tariffs. Regulatory authorities shall approve those costs only if they are reasonable and appropriate. _________________ 11 Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure (OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39).
Amendment 439 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. TGas transmission system operators and hydrogen network operators shall establish regional cooperation within the ENTSO for Gas to contribute to the tasks referred to in Article 23 (1), (2) and (3).
Amendment 463 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. Distribution system operators shall ensure firm capacity and continuous injection for the access of the production facilities renewable and low carbon gases connected to their grid. To this extent, distribution system operators shall develop in cooperation among themselves and with the transmission system operators procedures and arrangnetwork connection and reinforcements plans as set out in Article 53bis of (reference to the revised Gas Directive), as well as procedures and arrangements necessary to implement the necessary network reinforcements, including investments, to ensure in reverse flow from distribution to transmission network. or network meshing between several zones within the distribution system area.
Amendment 466 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – title
Article 34 – title
Cooperation between distribution system operators and, gas transmission system operators and hydrogen network operators
Amendment 468 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Distribution system operators shall cooperate with other distribution system operators and, gas transmission system operators and hydrogen network operators to coordinate maintenance, system development, new connections and the operation of the system to ensure system integrity and with a view to maximise capacity and minimise the use of fuel gas.
Amendment 474 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1
Article 36 – paragraph 1
Distribution system operators operating a natural gas system shall cooperate at Union level through thea specific European entity for gas distribution system operators (‘EU DSO entity’) set up in accordance within permanent cooperation and coordination with the EU DSO entity set up through provisions corresponding to those established by Articles 52 to 57 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council12 , in order to promote the completion and functioning of the internal market for natural gas and to promote optimal management and a coordinated operation of distribution and transmission systems. . _________________ 12 Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on the internal market for electricity (OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 54).
Amendment 478 #
Registered members may participate in the EU DSO entity directly or be represented by a national association designated by a Member State or by a Union-level association.; national associations designated by a Member State and Union- level associations shall be involved, from the early stages, in the establishment of the EU gas DSO entity with an initiative and decision-making power
Amendment 485 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 a (new)
Article 36 a (new)
Amendment 499 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – title
Article 38 – title
Additional tasks of the EU DSO entity for gas
Amendment 501 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1
Article 38 – paragraph 1
1. 1. The tasks of the EU DSO entity shall exercise the tasks listed in Article 55(1) points (a) to (e) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and undertake the activities listed in Article 55(2) points (c) to (e) of that Regulation also as regards those distribution networks which are part of the natural gas systemfor gas shall be the following: (a) promoting operation and planning of distribution networks in coordination with the operation and planning of transmission networks; (b) facilitating the integration of renewable energy resources, distributed generation and other resources embedded in the distribution network; (c) facilitating and contributing to the development of gas quality and safety standards for the injection of hydrogen and biomethane into distribution networks; (d) facilitating demand side flexibility and response and distribution grid users' access to markets; (e) contributing to the digitalisation of distribution systems including deployment of smart metering systems. (f) supporting the development of data management, cyber security and data protection in cooperation with relevant authorities and regulated entities; (g) work on identifying best practices in the area of energy efficiency improvements in the distribution network; (h) adopt an annual work programme and an annual report; (i) operate in accordance with competition law and ensure neutrality.
Amendment 505 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 38 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. In addition to the tasks listed in Article 55(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 tThe EU DSO entity for gas shall participate in the development of network codes which are relevant to the operation and planning of distribution grids and the coordinated operation of the transmission networks and distribution networks pursuant to this Regulation and contribute to mitigating fugitive methane emissions from the natural gas system. .
Amendment 507 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 38 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
When participating in the development of new network codes pursuant to Article 53, the EU DSO entity shall comply with the consultation requirements as laid down in Article 56 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943for gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process, at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner, involving all relevant stakeholders .
Amendment 521 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 4
Article 38 – paragraph 4
4. The EU DSO entity for gas shall provide input to the ENTSO for Gas for its reporting on gas quality, with regard to the distribution networks where distribution system operators are responsible for gas quality management, as referred to in Article 23(3).
Amendment 526 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40
Article 40
Amendment 534 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41
Article 41
Amendment 543 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42
Article 42
Amendment 556 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43
Article 43
Amendment 570 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44
Article 44
Amendment 574 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45
Article 45
Amendment 576 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46
Article 46
Amendment 581 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47
Article 47
Amendment 583 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 52 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 591 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 10
Article 53 – paragraph 10
10. The ENTSO for Gas, or where provided for in the priority list referred to in paragraph 3 the EU DSO entity, in cooperation with the ENTSO for Gas, shall convene a drafting committee to support it in the network code development process. The drafting committee shall consist of representatives of ACER, the ENTSO for Gas, the ENNOH, where appropriate the EU DSO entity, and a limited number of the main affected stakeholders. The ENTSO for Gas or where provided for in the priority list pursuant to paragraph 3 the EU DSO entity, in cooperation with the ENTSO for Gas, shall develop proposals for network codes in the areas referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 where so requested by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 9.
Amendment 599 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 10
Article 54 – paragraph 10
10. The ENNOHTSO for gas shall convene a drafting committee to support it in the network code development process. The drafting committee shall consist of representatives of ACER, the ENTSO for Gas, the ENTSO for Electricity and where appropriate the EU DSO entity, and a limited number of the main affected stakeholders. The European Network of Network Operators for HydrogenNTSO for gas shall develop proposals for network codes in the areas referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2.