Gas tariffs reports: ACER recommends Hungary to review the storage discounts and the benchmarking adjustment

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Gas tariffs reports: ACER recommends Hungary to review the storage discounts and the benchmarking adjustment

What is it about?

In its second report on the implementation of the EU Network Code on Harmonised Transmission Tariff Structures for Gas in Hungary, the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) recommends the Hungarian national regulatory authority for Energy (MEKH) to review the discounts applied to storage points and the benchmarking adjustment applied to the entry interconnection point from Croatia.

The application of discounts to storage points is foreseen for the purpose of avoiding double charging and to acknowledge the contribution of storages to system flexibility. The benchmarking adjustment, which is also a discount, is foreseen for the purpose of levelling the tariffs for competing pipelines. Both adjustments result in an increase of tariffs at other network points, hence a cross-subsidisation effect. The Agency recommends MEKH to better assess the impact of these adjustments.

MEKH shall take a decision by 15 June 2021. 

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Continental Europe electricity system separation incident of 8 January 2021: Next steps

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Continental Europe electricity system separation incident of 8 January 2021: Next steps

Next steps to investigate the incident

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Update of 15.07.2021

ACER and ENTSO-E issue a joint Press Release on the Final Report on the Expert Panel invest​igation into the 8th January 2021 incident.

Press Release messages:

  • Swift TSO coordination mitigated the incident and there was no major impact on consumers’ energy supply.

  • Ensuring security of electricity supply at European level is essential to Europe’s energy transition.

The Expert Panel’s final report:

  • provides a comprehensive analytical overview of the incident – the causes and the consequences.

  • proposes 22 recommendations to prevent and mitigate the consequences of similar events in the future.

  • calls for ENTSO-E/TSOs and ACER/national regulators to follow up on the implementation of these recommendations.

Update of 26.02.2021​

ACER and ENTSO-E issue a joint Press Release as the Expert Panel begins its invest​igation.

Next steps:

  • ACER and national regulators join ENTSO-E's Expert Panel investigating the electricity system separation of the Continental Europe synchronous area on 8 January 2021​.​

  • ​The Expert Panel will first meet on 4th March 2021.​

  • ENTSO-E's Interim Report is published

  • ​​The Expert Panel will identify the causes and make recommendations in a Final Report.

Update of 01.02.2021​

On 8 January 2021, the synchronous area of continental Europe's electricity system split into two separate regions resulting in transmission system outages. The re-synchronization of the two regions incident was resolved within an hour.

In accordance with the ENTSO-E's Incident Classification Scale Methodology (ICSM), the incident has been assessed as a Scale 2 (“extensive incident").

For Scale 2 incidents, a detailed report shall be prepared by an Expert Panel (EP) of Transmission System Operators (TSOs). The panel will be led by an expert from a TSO not affected by the incident. Relevant national regulatory authorities (NRAs) and ACER may be involved upon their request.

ENTSO-E provides regular updates on this topic and shares them on news section.​

Find out more:

Tariffs

Tariffs

What is it about?

ACER reports on the implementation of the Network Code on harmonised transmission tariff structures for gas​​​​. The Agency's implementation monitoring promotes a better interpretation of the EU tariff legislation's key principles concerning national practices' and their compatibility with EU rules.​

Tariffs

What are the main findings?

ACER found that transparency about the reference price methodologies has improved significantly. This suggests an improvement in the understanding of tariff setting methodologies in the EU, which may lead to more effective tariff designs in the future. Regional networks need to be better defined, as different treatments of regional networks across the EU persist. The Agency also recorded some charges unrelated to transmission activities and stressed the importance of financial neutrality.

The report also covers tariff changes and an assessment of best practices related to the allowed revenue methodologies.

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Deadline to register an interest: 05.02.2025

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Approx. launch date: end October 2024

Deadline to register an interest: 22.10.2024

 

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ACER/2024/MVP/0026-EXA: Study to support the development of scenarios for EU-wide infrastructure planning and adequacy assessments for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 120,000

Approx. launch date: end September 2024

Deadline to register an interest: 24.09.2024

 

ACER/2024/MVP/0025-EXA: Senior management retreats and executive coaching for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 60,000

Approx. launch date: mid September 2024

Deadline to register an interest: 06.09.2024

 

ACER/2024/MVP/0023-EXA: Supplies for electrical, structural wiring and security installation and associated maintenance and repair services for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 126,000

Approx. launch date: mid August 2024

Deadline to register an interest: 10.08.2024

 

ACER/2024/MVP/0019-EXA: Consultancy services to design the methodology and process for carrying out a GAS TSO efficiency benchmark for EU TSOs for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 106,000

Approx. launch date: end August 2024

Deadline to register an interest: 31.07.2024

 

ACER/2024/LVP/0015-EXA: Study on the harmonisation of the imbalance settlement for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 60,000

Approx. launch date: end July 2024

Deadline to register an interest: 22.07.2024

 

ACER/2024/MVP/0002: Provision of data visualisation services for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 142,999

Approx. launch date: beginning of March 2024

Deadline to register an interest: 06.03.2024

 

ACER/NEG/IGR/36/2023: A study on unlocking the full potential of the electricity system of systems for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 75,000

Approx. launch date: beginning of November 2023

Deadline to register an interest: 03.11.2023

 

ACER/NEG/CS/34/2023: Provision of Internet connectivity services for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 140,000

Approx. launch date: beginning of November 2023

Deadline to register an interest: 27.10.2023

 

ACER/NEG/SDC/33/2023: Provision of online media monitoring services for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 60,000

Approx. launch date: End of October 2023

Deadline to register an interest: 16.10.2023

 

ACER/NEG/CS/29/2023: Provision of transport services for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (LOT 1: Carried out by an executive limousine and/or a passenger van, LOT 2: Carried out by a mini-bus and/or a bus)

Estimated budget: EUR 92,000

Approx. launch date: end August 2023

Deadline to register an interest: 29.08.2023

 

ACER/NEG/CS/24/2023: Maintenance of technical equipment in the Data Centre of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy ​Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 140,000

Approx. launch date: August 2023

Deadline to register an interest: 24.08.2023

 

ACER/NEG/CS/22/2023: Provision of removal services and rental of storage facilities for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (LOT 1: Provision of removal services; LOT 2: Rental of storage facilities)

Estimated budget: EUR 140,000

Approx. launch date: beginning July 2023

Deadline to register an interest: 29.06.2023

 

ACER/NEG/IGR/21/2023: Study on the implementation, availability and uptake of dynamic price contracts in EU Member States

Estimated budget: EUR 50,000

Approx. launch date: July 2023

Deadline to register an interest: 17.07.2023

 

ACER/NEG/SDC/06/2023: Provision of catering services for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 60,000

Approx. launch date: end of June 2023

Deadline to register an interest: 20.06.2023

 

ACER/NEG/CS/07/2023: Learning and development services for general skills development and training on energy policy for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (Lot 1: Training in general skills, soft skills and management skills, Lot 2: Training in European energy policy, energy regulation and energy legislation)

Estimated budget: EUR 120,000

Approx. launch date: end May 2023

Deadline to register an interest: 22.05.2023

 

ACER/NEG/MIT/12/2023: Provision of hosting and co-location services for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 140,000

Approx. launch date: end May 2023

Deadline to register an interest: 24.05.2023

 

ACER/NEG/CS/13/2023: Provision of transport services for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (LOT 1: Carried out by executive limousine and/or passenger van, LOT 2: Carried out by mini-bus and/or bus)

Estimated budget: EUR 92,000

Approx. launch date: June 2023

Deadline to register an interest: 23.05.2023

 

ACER/NEG/IGR/10/2023: Establishing criteria for benefit-based remuneration of efficient infrastructure investments for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 75,000

Approx. launch date: end March 2023

Deadline to register an interest: 24.03.2023

 

ACER/NEG/ED/04/2023: Review of Member States’ practices regarding the methodology for calculating the value of lost load, the cost of new entry and the reliability standard

Estimated budget: EUR 80,000

Approx. launch date: April 2023

Deadline to register an interest: 14.04.2023

 

ACER/NEG/IGR/08/2023: Study on the impact of the measures included in the EU and national gas storage regulations for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 50,000

Approx. launch date: March 2023

Deadline to register an interest: 20.03.2023

 

ACER/NEG/SDC/05/2023: Provision of design services for the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 60,000

Approx. launch date: March 2023

Deadline to register an interest: 06.03.2023

 

ACER/NEG/ED/03/2023: Study on the welfare potential of co-optimised allocation of cross-zonal capacity between the balancing capacity and day-ahead electricity markets for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 60,000

Approx. launch date: March 2023

Deadline to register an interest: 06.02.2023

 

ACER/NEG/IGR/02/2023: Establishing criteria for benefit-based remuneration of efficient infrastructure investments for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 50,000

Approx. launch date: first half of February 2023

Deadline to register an interest: 25.01.2023

 

ACER/NEG/IGR/29/2022: Provision of analysis and data outlining the impact of the energy crisis on European electricity and gas consumers and the impacts of the policy measures implemented in relation to the crisis for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 20,000

Approx. launch date: mid-November 2022

Deadline to register an interest: 03.11.2022

 

ACER/NEG/ED/20/2022: Study on technical and legal definitions of congestions in electricity networks for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 60,000

Approx. launch date: September 2022

Deadline to register an interest: 25.08.2022

 

ACER/NEG/MIT/19/2022: Supply and installation of an upgraded cooling capacity in the Data Centre of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 45,000

Approx. launch date: July 2022

Deadline to register an interest: 08.07.2022

 

ACER/NEG/IGR/15/2022: A study on requirements and implementation of ENTSOG Cost Benefit Analysis methodology for Hydrogen Infrastructure for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 80,000

Approx. launch date: End of June 2022

Deadline to register an interest: 16.06.2022

 

ACER/NEG/IGR/12/2022: A report on Unit Investment Cost Indicators for Electricity and Gas Infrastructure Projects

Estimated budget: EUR 75,000

Approx. launch date: April 2022

Deadline to register an interest: 13.04.2022

 

ACER/NEG/LS/07/2022: Provision of general legal support in Slovenian law for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 60,000

Approx. launch date: End of March 2022

Deadline to register an interest: 18.03.2022

 

ACER/NEG/MIT/25/2021: Disaster recovery site for REMIT information systems for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 60,000

Approx. launch date: second half of October 2021

Deadline to register an interest: 18.10.2021

 

ACER/NEG/SDC/19/2021: Provision of infographics and data visualisation services for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 60,000

Approx. launch date: August 2021

Deadline to register an interest: 30.07.2021

 

ACER/NEG/CS/18/2021: Provision of fitting out works at the premises of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (LOT 1: Renovation and upgrade of bathroom facilities, LOT 2: Fitting out and upgrade of the lighting system)

Estimated budget: EUR 90,000

Approx. launch date: August 2021

Deadline to register an interest: 27.07.2021

 

ACER/NEG/CS/16/2021: Provision of removal services and rental of storage facilities for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 25,000

Approx. launch date: mid July 2021

Deadline to register an interest: 02.07.2021

 

ACER/NEG/CS/13/2021: Provision of office stationery and office supplies for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 80,000

Approx. launch date: Mid June 2021

Deadline to register an interest: 04.06.2021

 

ACER/NEG/LS/04/2021: Provision of legal advice services for the staff of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 60,000

Approx. launch date: End February 2021

Deadline to register an interest: 12.02.2021

 

ACER/NEG/ED/24/2020: Study on application of clustering algorithms on nodal simulation results to identify alternative bidding zone configurations related to electricity

Estimated budget: EUR 80,000​

Approx. launch date: End November 2020

Deadline to register an interest: 26.11.2020​​

 

ACER/NEG/CS/17/2020: Maintenance of technical equipment in the Data Centre of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy ​Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 100,000​

Approx. launch date: mid October 2020

Deadline to register an interest: 13.10.2020​​

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ACER/NEG/DO/12/2019: Provision of online media monitoring services and weekly press/media digest/summary for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 60,000

Approx. launch date: mid October 2019

Deadline to register an interest: 11.10.2019​


 
ACER/NEG/ADMIN/08/2019: Provision of postal services for the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 80,000

Approx. launch date: end of May 2019

Deadline to register an interest: 21.05.2019


 
ACER/NEG/DO/09/2019: Provision of catering services for the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 144,000

Approx. launch date: end of May 2019

Deadline to register an interest: 21.05.2019
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ACER/NEG/ADMIN/04/2019: Provision of transport services for the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Estimated budget: EUR 60,000

Approx. launch date: March 2019

Deadline to register an interest: 05.03.2019

Middle and Low Value Contracts - Past procedures

2016-2018

ACER/NEG/GAS/15/2018: Assisting the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators in assessing financial, economic, and risk parameters of a proposed gas transmission pipeline and the project’s potential impact on gas markets and gas infrastructure.
Estimated budget: EUR 45,000
Approx. launch date: end of November 2018
Deadline to register an interest: 21.11.2018
 
ACER/NEG/DO/10/2018: Provision of catering services for the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators
Estimated budget: EUR 144,000
Approx. launch date: end of June 2018

Deadline to register an interest: 22.06.2018 
 

ACER/NEG/DO/13/2018: Provision of design services for the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators
​Estimated budget: EUR 60,000
Approx. launch date: end of June 2018

Deadline to register an interest: 25.06.2018        
 

ACER/NEG/GAS/01/2018: Provision of legal support services with respect to the proposed template for the general terms and conditions in the transport contracts of gas transmission system operators (Article 20 of Commission Regulation (EUR) 2017/459 of 16 March 2016 establishing a network code on capacity allocation mechanisms in gas transmission systems) for the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators  
​Estimated budget: EUR 45,000     
Approx. launch date: January 2018
Deadline to register an interest: 16.01.2018
 
ACER/NEG/ADMIN/04/2018: Provision of printing services for the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators
​Estimated budget: EUR 42,000
Approx. launch date: end of April 2018
Deadline to register an interest: 20.04.2018
 
ACER/NEG/ADMIN/08/2018: Team leader/management development programme for the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators
​Estimated budget: EUR 35,000
Approx. launch date: beginning of May 2018

Deadline to register an interest: 20.04.2018​
 

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ACER/NEG/DO/15/2017: Provision of design services for the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators  
​Estimated budget: EUR 80,000     
Approx. launch date: beginning of September 2017 
Deadline to register an interest: 05.09.2017​
 
ACER/NEG/ADMIN/03/2017: Supply of office stationary and office material for the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators  
​Estimated budget: EUR 80,000     
Approx. launch date: end March 2017 
Deadline to register an interest: 22.03.2017 extended until 07.04.2017​
 
ACER/NEG/ADMIN/02/2017: Provision of general legal support in Slovenian law for the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators 
Estimated budget: EUR 60,000   
Approx. launch date: end January 2017
Deadline to register an interest: 17.01.2017  ​   
    
ACER/NEG/ED/01/2017: Purchase of a software with the maintenance licence for calculating load flows for the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators
Estimated budget: EUR 80,000   
Approx. launch date: end January 2017           
Deadline to register an interest: 17.01.2017 
 

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​ACER/NEG/ED/11/2016: Development and setting-up of an electricity wholesale market monitoring database          
Estimated budget: EUR 55,000         
Approx. launch date: mid September 2016           
Deadline to register an interest: 09.09.2016      ​      
          
ACER/NEG/ADMIN/03/2016: Legal advice service for the staff of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators         
Estimated budget: EUR 60,000         
Approx. launch date: end August 2016         
Deadline to register an interest: 22.08.2016

ACER-ENTSOG 2nd joint workshop on Gas Balancing Code implementation

​ACER-ENTSOG the 2nd joint workshop on Gas Balancing Code implementation

 

The event takes place: Al. Jerozolimskie 181, 02-222 Warsaw, Poland (URE premises)

 

Date:  9 November, 2016. 10:00 AM - 16:30 PM

 

 

 

In case you have further questions, please contact ACER/ENTSOG (Balancing_workshop@acer.europa.eu​, balancing@entsog.eu​)​

Documents

ACER and ENTSOG organise second joint workshop on Gas Balancing in Warsaw

14/10/2016

On 9 November (10.00-16.30), ACER and the European Network of Transport System Operators for Gas (ENTSOG) will organise their second joint workshop on the Gas Balancing Network code implementation. The event will be held in Warsaw at the premises of URE, the Polish National Regulatory Authority at Al. Jerozolimskie 181.  

This year the full day workshop covers four thematic sessions: planning national implementation, information provision, daily imbalance charges and neutrality. 

The workshop will provide an opportunity to discuss the implementation practices and how daily imbalance charges are moving to a locally based reference price. National regulators, transmission system operators and network users are encouraged to join the event. Speakers will include representatives from ACER, ENTSOG, EFET, national regulators and transmission system operators. 

The aim of the workshop is to foster the knowledge sharing across the Member states and to support implementation and the development of best practices. It is highly recommended for countries facing implementation challenges. 

To participate at the event please register here. Registration will finish by 5pm on 7 November 2016.

The draft agenda for the workshop is available here.

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