ENTSOG Annual Report 2013

COOPERATION WITH ENTSO-E

Due to the linkages between the gas and elec- tricity markets, ENTSO-E and ENTSOG are in- creasingly collaborating with each other. In 2013, the focus was on gas demand for power generation and Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) methodology. In response to stakeholder feedback on TYNDP 2011–2020 and the analysis of the cold spell in February 2012, ENTSOG has strengthened its cooperation with ENTSO-E and expanded its study of gas demand for power generation. This is being done by comparing the various ENTSOs scenarios in TYNDP 2013–2022 and identifying the gas demand for power generation in Seasonal Reviews. In 2013, continuous working collaborations were established between ENTSOG and ENTSO-E. Regular meetings are held to discuss power gen- eration, modelling and development of CBA meth- odology. Knowledge sharing is now regulated through a contractual framework. The new TEN-E Regulation was developed with the objective of developing highly consistent sce- narios for CBAs at both ENTSOG and ENTSO-E. In pursuit of this target, cooperation was expanded in 2013 and a joint workshop for Member States and NRAs on the CBA methodology was held in October 2013. It must be emphasised that efficient collaboration between ENTSOG and ENTSO-E will require in- creased involvement from stakeholders and insti- tutions in the gas and electricity markets alike.

Replacing an old coal-fired power plant with a CCGT plant can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 70%.

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ENTSOG Annual Report 2013