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ENTSOG is in a transitional period. The past few years have been dominated
by the development of gas network codes. ENTSOG and its stakeholders have
experienced a high workload as a result.
All activities have been targeted at completing the
Internal Energy Market. Although there is still some
way to go, ENTSOG can be proud of its achieve-
ments since 2010. The early involvement of all
market participants has established the foundation
for a trustful cooperation. It has provided a basis for
a relatively smooth workflow in the comitology pro-
cess and beyond.
More importantly, the first few years have already
shown that no more regulatory oversight of
ENTSOG is needed. ENTSOG has proven to be a
fair partner to all, and it has fulfilled the given tasks
on time.
Currently, the focus of ENTSOG’s work is changing.
The implementation and refinements of network
codes are on the agenda. But again, ENTSOG is
counting on its well-established relationship with its
stakeholders. They were supportive when the de-
velopment of network codes was on the agenda
and now ENTSOG will again count on their help to
get the network codes implemented and finally on
their way. This ongoing dialogue with all market
participants will create a constructive climate for
the challenges ahead.
ENTSOG will have to deal with the integration of
renewable energy sources. The cooperation with its
counterpart in the field of electricity should create
better stabilised electricity networks. And finally,
the gas networks need to get ready for more flexible
supply. This should be achieved by completing the
internal gas market supporting efficient and prag-
matic Security of Supply (SoS) activities, and allow-
ing the necessary gas sources and gas routes to be
connected to Europe. Our industry will intensify the
efforts to support free flow of gas to the hubs aim-
ing for a competitive, secure and sustainable Euro-
pean gas market.
Stephan Kamphues
President, ENTSOG
STEPHAN KAMPHUES
President, ENTSOG
President’s
Foreword
ENTSOG has proven to be a fair
partner to all, and it has fulfilled
the given tasks on time
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