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After having developed most of the requested gas network codes, our work at
ENTSOG is changing. We are already in the second or third phase of our activities.
The significantly improved TYNDP and widely accepted Transparency Platform –
already in its second generation – will both continue to develop. Also, the gas
quality amendment of INT NC is representing the upcoming challenges.
While the first phase of ENTSOG’s activities was oriented on
setting up the organisation and drafting network codes, the
second phase is now highly focused on their implementa-
tion. Our 2014 Annual Report included, for the first time, re-
ports on early implementation. This 2015 edition reports on
the findings from the implementation of some codes.
Soon even this will undergo further development. After ini-
tially concentrating on monitoring implementation, we will
move our focus instead to monitoring the effects. In other
words, to what extent network codes are delivering the re-
quested results. The newly established Joint Functionality
Process will address potential adjustments to the imple-
mentation of network codes and possible issues which
might require future adaptations.
To learn more about the functionality of the network codes,
ENTSOG will have more dialogue and interaction with its
stakeholders and market participants. This could result in
even smaller and more frequent workshops on specific top-
ics or engaging ENTSOG in other initiatives which can pro-
mote the functionality and consistent implementation of the
network codes.
We will continue to fine-tune the necessary internal pro-
cesses and our way of dealing with the feedback from our
members to maintain a consistently professional standard.
Current and unexpected developments require more flexi-
bility and internal resources. The discussion on gas quality
in the context of INT NC serves as a good example. When
the gas quality amendment was suggested, it was a new
type of task for ENTSOG to perform value chain analysis as
a consequence of applying the CEN standards. It will be a
substantial challenge in a highly disputed area with many
different opinions.
With the publication of the newly proposed Security of Sup-
ply (SoS) regulation, ENTSOG commenced an analysis of
the potential impact of its work. Most importantly, ENTSOG
is going to perform an EU-wide risk assessment analysis.
Together with our members and GIE, we are taking up the
new task.
Our Regional Coordination System for Gas (a further devel-
opment of the former Early Warning System) also plays a
role for SoS. It makes it possible, in a pragmatic way, to han-
dle high-risk situations on short notice through rapid mobi-
lisation and fast communication channels between TSOs.
As a consequence of the EU-Russia Dialogue, ENTSOG will
continue working on Incremental Amendment issues
together with Gazprom and other stakeholders. We will also
look into the possibilities for improving data flows for
Russian gas exports to Europe so that accurate gas flow
information is continuously accessible as a vital component
of the SoS puzzle.
In the future, ENTSOG will continue our well-established di-
alogue with our stakeholders in keeping with our motto:
A FAIR PARTNER TO ALL.
Current Year and
Upcoming Targets
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