Madrid, 11th September 2006 1st RCC Meeting South Gas Regional Initiative.

Madrid, 11th September 2006

1st RCC Meeting

South Gas Regional Initiative

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Part 1.

Introduction and organisational

issues

Part 2.

Technical issues Action plan and

definition of priorities.

Next steps

1. Opening

2. Gas Regional Initiative

3. Composition Roles and responsibilities for RCC, IG, SG, EC and Ministries

4. Rules of procedure

5. Draft action plan. Definition of priorities

6. National press releases

7. Next meetings

8. AOB

Part 1.


issues

Part 2.

Technical issues

Action plan and definition of priorities.

Next steps

Presentation

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Part 1.


issues

Part 2.



Next steps

Part 1.

Introduction and organisational issues

Presentation

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1. Opening

Welcome.

Approval of the Agenda:Part 1. Introduction and organisational issues

I. Opening: approval of the agenda. (for approval)Welcome

Approval of the agenda

II. General Presentation of the S-GRI (for information)Presentation about the scope, proceedings and targets

III. Role and composition of different sub-groups: RCC, IG and SG. EC and Ministries role (for decision)

Composition of SG (Composition of IG already decided)

Roles and responsibilities of RCC, IG, SG, EC and Ministries (consider coherence with other RCC’s on this matter)

IV. Rules of procedure (consider coherence with other RCC’s) (for decision)

Decision making rules for RCC, IG and SG

Consultation process with IG and SG

Reporting to TF GMI

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1. Opening

Approval of the Agenda (cont).:

Part 2. Technical issues: Action plan and definition of priorities. Next steps

V. Main topics to tackle. Draft action plan (for discussion and decision)

Identification of possible obstacles to the creation a Regional Market

Definition of priorities. Draft a consultation document for IG and SG

Tentative milestones and draft action plan.

VI. National Press releases (for decision)Publication on national level

Writing proposal

VII. Next meetings (for decision)Next RCC, IG and SG meetings

VIII. AOB

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2. ERGEG Regional Initiative. General presentation2. ERGEG Regional Initiative. General presentationBackgroundBackground

• ERGEG published its gas roadmap for consultation in November 2005

• The roadmap sets out ERGEG‘s view on the key issues inhibiting the development of competitive gas markets

• ERGEG proposed a gas regional initiative to push forward market integration at a practical level

• 26 responses were received - non-confidential responses are published on ERGEG‘s website

• Support from all respondents for the gas regional initiative

• Lack of market integration identified by DG Competition & DG TREN as key issues

• Launch of the gas regional initiative in April alongside a gas roadmap conclusions paper

• Presented in the last Madrid Forum

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• AIM: foster the creation of regional gas markets as a stepping stone towards a single competitive market

• FOCUS: trading at and between gas hubs and other issues impacting market integration

• e.g. transparency, network access

• SCOPE: address the shortcomings identified by DG COMP´s Energy Sector Inquiry Interim Report

• Market concentration, vertical foreclosure, lack of market integration, lack of transparency,price formation

• INVOLVEMENT: ensure that all key stakeholders are involved

2. ERGEG Regional Initiative. General presentation2. ERGEG Regional Initiative. General presentationMotivationMotivation

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2. ERGEG Regional Initiative. General presentation2. ERGEG Regional Initiative. General presentationGoalsGoals

Practical output.

Identify existing obstacles and potential solutions, to increase:

Availability of transmission capacities. Harmonized TPA rules Market liquidity and competition in the region Security of supply

Develop and implement an action plan in the medium term

Coordinated developments with other Gas Regional Inititiatives

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(*) Initially the North and North-West REMs will be run jointly, i.e. under the lead of DTe (The Netherlands). Once the first phase of the REMs has been completed it is intended that the North REM will revert to the leadership of BNetzA (Germany) and will be separated from the North West REM.

2. ERGEG Regional Initiative. General presentation2. ERGEG Regional Initiative. General presentationWhich are the RegionsWhich are the Regions

Region Countries Lead Regulator

North-

West

Netherlands, Belgium,

France, Great Britain,

Ireland

NorthGermany, Denmark,

Netherlands

SouthSpain, Portugal,

Southern FranceSpain

South-

South

East

Italy, Austria, Slovakia,

Hungary, Slovenia,

Greece, Poland, Czech

Republic

Italy & Austria

Netherlands

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2. ERGEG Regional Initiative. General presentation2. ERGEG Regional Initiative. General presentationStructureStructure

Regional Co-ordination Committees

ERGEG established RCCs. Each RCC :- comprises regulators from the region;- has autonomy, & adopts its own decision making processIMPLEMENTATION GROUP (IG)

Includes TSOs, Market Operators (where appropriate)

This is the ‘do-er’ for each Regional Initiative

Chaired by RCC

STAKEHOLDER GROUP(SG)

Wide participation including market players

Chaired by RCC and used for consultation

MADRID FORUM

Overall forum for discussing progress in progressing regional initiatives and

pan-European consistency

MEMBER STATES

Input identifying and solving market integration issues – e.g. legislative proposals,

EU COMMISSION

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www.ergeg.org/portal/page/portal/ERGEG_HOME/ERGEG_RI/Gas_Regional_Initiative

ERGEG website www.ergeg.org regional initiatives

2. ERGEG Regional Initiative. General presentation2. ERGEG Regional Initiative. General presentationIInformation, Access to documents, transparencynformation, Access to documents, transparency

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Timing Action

April 2006 Finalise scope of gas REMs

May 2006 ERGEG presents establishment of gas REMs to the Madrid Forum

June 2006 1st meeting of RCC: Establish governance structure; Identify tentative priority actions based on roadmap paper and CEER/ERGEG workplan, DG COMP Sector Inquiry, EC Benchmarking report, stakeholders´ input; report to ERGEG

June/July 2006 RCCs to decide/establish/convene meetings of implementation Group and Stakeholder Group

Aug/Sept 2006

Sept/Oct 2006

Post Autumn 2006

RCC to develop forward Action plan in consultation with implementation and Stakeholder Group

RCC reports to ERGEG on Action Plan

ERGEG compiles report for 4 REMs and reports to Madrid Forum

RCC’s begin to implements Action Plan. Continued liaison with Implementation and stakeholders Groups

2. ERGEG Regional Initiative. General presentation2. ERGEG Regional Initiative. General presentationERGEG TimetableERGEG Timetable

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• Regional Coordination Committee (RCC):

National Regulators + EC

• Implementation Group (IG): RCC + TSOs, SSOs and LNG Operators.

• Stakeholders Group (SG) (example Spain):

- National authorities: Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism

- National industry: TSOs and LNG op.: ENAGAS, Naturgas, BBG, SAGGAS…SSOs: ENAGASShippers: Gas Natural, Iberdrola, BP, U.Fenosa, Endesa…Distributors: Gas Natural, Naturgas, Endesa…Hub: N/ASuppliers: N/ATechnical Associations: Sedigas

- European associations (EUROGAS, EFET, etc)?

3. Composition, roles and responsibilities.3. Composition, roles and responsibilities.CompositionComposition

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Regional Coordination Committee (RCC) Primary drive & motivation Establishment and lead of regional projects including way of work, decision

making, consulting stakeholders, convene Implementation Group/Stakeholder Group, involve Member State governments and EC

Reporting and monitoring of progress Prepare/commission discussion papers, gather information, distil/develop

conclusions/way forward, develop action plan ERGEG report to Madrid Forum

Member States Relevant powers often rest with Member State government new national

legislation may be needed political support is crucial

European Commission Key role in supporting each gas REM project and helping to deliver objectives Co-Chair (of which group?)

3. Composition, roles and responsibilities.3. Composition, roles and responsibilities.Roles and responsibilitiesRoles and responsibilities

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Implementation Group (IG) Agreed proposals need to be implemented in a practical and efficient way Can be invited to put forward proposals for solutions, actions Regular dialogue with RCC – e.g. regular formal meetings

Stakeholders Group (SG) Stakeholders views and input crucial for progress Stakeholders will be involved in definition of detailed objectives and timetable regulators will ensure full transparency and consultation formal and informal dialogue

3. Composition, roles and responsibilities.3. Composition, roles and responsibilities.Roles and responsibilitiesRoles and responsibilities

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4. Rules of procedure.4. Rules of procedure.Decision making rulesDecision making rules

Decision making rules (consider coherence with other RCC’s):

- Voting criteria: normally by consensus in RCC and IG. Only in special cases and if agreement cannot be reached voting by ERGEG weights (RCC) or EU weights (IG, by country). Dissenting positions officially recorded. No votes in the SG

- Consultation. A consultation document/s should be issued by RCC. Public hearing. Regulators chair the session and operators , stakeholders present their views on the proposed issues. Discussion may be solicited.

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4. Rules of procedure.4. Rules of procedure.Consultation with other agents and reportingConsultation with other agents and reporting

How to consult IG and SG?• Consultation Paper circulated and published on ERGEG Website

• Bilateral Meetings

• Meetings with public hearings of stakeholders, discussion

Reporting to ERGEG TF GMI• By contact persons

Reporting to Madrid Forum• By chairmen

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Part 2.



Next steps

Part 2. Technical issues

Action plan and definition of priorities. Next steps

Presentation

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5. Main topics to tackle. Draft action plan. Priorities5. Main topics to tackle. Draft action plan. PrioritiesIdentification of obstacles and definition of prioritiesIdentification of obstacles and definition of priorities

Main topics to tackle.

1. Implementation status of Gas Directive. Market opening and competition level

2. Interconnection capacity. Further developments

3. Transparency

4. Capacity allocation mechanisms. Secondary markets for capacity. congestion management procedures.

5. Balancing rules and penalties

6. Operators coordination

7. TPA tariffs regime.

8. Gas quality and interoperability

9. Secondary markets

10. Description of practical (or virtual) cases of transit among the three countries

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1. Implementation status of European legislation. Market opening and competition level

• Is there any article that hasn’t still been transposed into national laws?

• Market opening schedule.

• Level of real competition (switching levels, etc.)

• …

2. Interconnection capacity. Further developments

• Existing interconnections. Capacities, experience of use (problems?), possibility of Backhauls…

• New projects: capacities, starting dates, etc.

• …

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3. Transparency• Level of transparency in each country: directly, available on the website,

in English, under request, free of charge…• Implementation of Gas Regulation 1775/2005 concerning transparency• …

4. Capacity allocation mechanisms. Congestion management procedures.• CAM to transmission, regasification and storage capacities• Usit or lose it provisions?• Long/short term contracts• Interruptible capacity?• Congestion management procedures• …

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5. Balancing rules and penalties• Balancing period

• Tolerance levels

• …

6. Operators coordination• Fluent communication and coordination among operators?

• Existing Operational Business Agreements

7. TPA tariffs regime• TPA Tariff system

• Does domestic transport differ from transit tariffs?

• Flexibilities included in tariffs

• Compatibility of tariffs

• …

• …

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8. Gas quality and interoperability• Is there any interoperability problem between countries?• Coherent quality specifications (take into account EASEE-Gas CBP• …

9. Secondary markets• Liquid secondary markets for capacity?• Liquid secondary markets for gas?• …

10.Description of practical (or virtual) cases of transit among the three countries• Cases of transit between countries: France from/to Spain and France

from/to Portugal• Identify barriers, difficulties, problems to transit, derived from the study

of concrete and practical cases

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5. Main topics to tackle. Draft action plan. Priorities5. Main topics to tackle. Draft action plan. PrioritiesTentative milestones and draft action planTentative milestones and draft action plan

• Action plan and milestones

• 12-15.09 Draft a short written report (2 pages) for the GMI TF meeting on 25.09

• 12-15.09 Complete the technical report to be submitted to the IG members, for discussion at the IG meeting on 21.09

• Complete…

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6. National Press releases 6. National Press releases Publication on national level. Writing proposalPublication on national level. Writing proposal

PRESS RELEASE (See doc attached)

The Gas Regional Initiative for the “South Region”:

Portugal, Spain and South of France

- New Gas Regional Initiative launched by EU regulators

- Initiative supports European Commission’s policies on competition and security of supply

- Initiative designed to identify and remove barriers to competition in the initial four EU regions

- Gas Regional Initiatives (GRI) projects as stepping stones towards a single competitive market

-The GRI South

“ The European Regulators’ Group for Electricity and Gas (ERGEG) of Southern countries of the European Union launched on September 11th in Madrid. The new Gas Regional Initiative for South Europe (GRI-S), […]”

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7. Next meetings7. Next meetings

- 21st September IG meeting

- 3rd October SG meeting

- …

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8. And Other Business 8. And Other Business

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Madrid, 11th September 2006 1st RCC Meeting South Gas Regional Initiative.

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