This report assesses whether the proposed reference price methodology for Ireland complies with the requirements of the EU binding Network Code on Harmonised Transmission Tariff Structures.
The report tracks remaining Russian gas contracts to the EU during the phase-out of Russian gas imports, as mandated by the REPower Gas Regulation. This is the first report produced under the Regulation, the next one is due on 1 July 2027.
The report explores how the EU can balance gas decarbonisation with the three pillars of EU energy policy - sustainability, security of supply and industrial competitiveness and affordability.
This report assesses contractual congestion in EU gas markets, covering 2024 and 2025. ACER finds that contractual congestion eased, pointing to a new equilibrium in the EU gas market following the 2022 market crisis.

