TERMS AND CONDITIONS
TSO Terms of Use
APPLICABLE TSO TERMS OF USE OF THE PRISMA PLATFORM
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General TSO Terms for Use of the PRISMA Capacity Platform
- Part A - General provision
- Article 1: Balancing group
- Article 2: Information for a market area coordinator
- Part B - Provisions regarding the booking of primary capacity
- Article 3: Awarding of primary capacities which are not required to be auctioned under Applicable Regulations
- Article 4: First come first served
- Article 5: Trade closure
- Article 6: Upgrade of interruptible capacity or firm capacity with interruptible components into firm capacity or firm capacity with less interruptible components
- Article 7: Conversion
- Article 8: Reverse Auction
Terms of use - Terms applicable for GASUNIE TRANSPORT SERVICES B.V. (GTS) and BBL COMPANY V.O.F. (BBL)
- Article 1: PRISMA Capacity Platform
- Article 2: Awarding of primary capacities which are not required to be auctioned under Applicable Regulations (not applicable to BBL)
- Article 3: Reverse auction
- Article 4: First come first served and additional services (not applicable to BBL)
- Article 5: Trade closure
- Article 6: Conversion (not applicable to BBL)
Terms of use - Terms applicable for GAS CONNECT AUSTRIA GMBH and TRANS AUSTRIA GASLEITUNG GMBH
Terms of use - Terms applicable for GRTgaz S.A.
Terms of use - Terms applicable FOR NATIONAL GRID (NG), GAS NETWORKS IRELAND (GNI) and PREMIER TRANSMISSION LTD (PTL)
- Gas reference conditions at Interconnection Point Moffat
- Interconnection Point at Moffat:
Terms of use - Terms applicable for TRANS TUNISIAN PIPELINE COMPANY S.P.A (TTPC)
- Fist come first served (FCFS)
General TSO Terms for Use of the PRISMA Capacity Platform
Part A: General provision
Article 1: Balancing group
The Network User can use the PRISMA Capacity Platform to designate a preexisting balancing group/sub-balancing account for the allocation of the booked capacity by naming the balancing group number/sub-balancing account number upon conclusion of Transport Contracts. The details for depositing a balancing group/sub-balancing account or portfolio code are stipulated in the TSO TTCs or Applicable Regulations.
Article 2: Information for a market area coordinator
If the Network User, where applicable, wants to inform the market area coordinator about the registration on the PRISMA Capacity Platform, the Network User
- by registering with the PRISMA Capacity Platform, expressly grants its consent that its registration information may be forwarded to the market area coordinator; and
- allows PRISMA to execute an automatic transfer of the Network User's registration information and all ancillary data relevant for this purpose.
Part B: Provisions regarding the booking of primary capacity
Article 3: Awarding of primary capacities which are not required to be auctioned under Applicable Regulations
- The Network User can use the PRISMA Capacity Platform to book primary capacities which are not required to be auctioned by Applicable Regulations.
- Therefore, the Network User submits a non-binding capacity enquiry naming the TSO with whom the Network User wants to book the capacities. PRISMA shall forward this enquiry to this TSO.
- If the capacities are available from the TSO, the Network User may book these capacities using the PRISMA Capacity Platform. The Network User receives an electronic confirmation of the booking without undue delay.
Article 4: First come first served
- The PRISMA Capacity Platform conducts FCFS for (i) exit points to consumers, for (ii) entry points from production and LNG facilities, and for (iii) entry points to inject biogas. Within the process of booking the duties and responsibilities are apportioned and differentiated as follows:
1.1 The PRISMA Capacity Platform publishes grid point data, validates the booking request, displays the response and validates the booking.
1.2 The Network User submits the booking request and PRISMA shall forward this enquiry to the relevant TSO. If the capacities are available from the TSO, the Network User may book these capacities using the PRISMA Capacity Platform. The Network User shall receive an electronic confirmation of the booking in a timely manner. - Booking enquiry and manual processing will be performed by the respective TSO.
Article 5: Trade closure
Capacity determination and master data maintenance
- The determination of the technically available capacity and the unmarketed capacity at each grid point is processed by the TSOs.
Booking request
- Booking requests of Users shall contain the name of the network point, the respective TSO(s), the gas type,whether it is entry or exit capacity, the start and end date and the amount of capacity and the capacity category(firm, interruptible, ). Each TSO is entitled to configure constraints reflecting the lead time of booking prior to the start of the capacity’s runtime referring to the overall runtime of the booked capacity.
Capacity booking
- After the successful authentication of the User by the PRISMA Capacity Platform a list of balancing groups, (sub) balancing account to which subject to Applicable Regulations the capacity either (i) can be optionally or (ii) needs mandatorily to be allocated to, is shown to the User.
- If permitted by Applicable Regulations and/or if required by the TSO a credit limit check may have to be passed after having submitted the booking request. In case the result of the credit limit check performed by TSO is negative, the booking process will The execution of the credit limit check is customizable by theTSO and is only performed when activated by the TSO. The booking is forwarded to the TSO afterwards.
- In case the requested capacity has been sold in the meantime, the User will be notified via the online interfacethat the requested capacity is not available anymore and that the request therefore cannot be processed. Only after a booking request has been confirmed to the User the capacity is booked. In case the requested capacity isstill available and the TSO is able to confirm the booking request online, the capacity will be booked.
- After successful completion of the booking by the User, the data (which will be transferred to the TSO) are displayed to the User.
Article 6: Upgrade of interruptible capacity or firm capacity with interruptible components into firm capacity or firm capacity with less interruptible components
If the function is supported by the TSO, the Network User has the option to submit a request for the upgrade of capacity to the respective TSO via PRISMA Capacity Platform.
For the processing of the upgrade of capacity the respective TSO’s TTCs apply.
Article 7: Conversion
If the function is supported by the TSO, the Network User has the option to submit a request for the conversion of unbundled to bundled capacity (yearly, quarterly or monthly) to the respective TSO via PRISMA Capacity Platform.
For the processing of the conversion of capacity the respective TSO’s TTCs apply.
Article 8: Reverse Auction
In accordance with Article 2 par. 2.2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 (as amended 30 April, 2015) theNetwork User can use the PRISMA Capacity Platform to participate in a reverse auction if offered by a TSO.Details are stipulated in the respective TSO TTCs.
Terms applicable for GASUNIE TRANSPORT SERVICES B.V. (GTS) and BBL COMPANY V.O.F. (BBL)
General Provisions
Article 1: PRISMA Capacity Platform
- The Network User can use the PRISMA Capacity Platform to designate of the booked capacity by naming theportfolio code upon conclusion of Transport The details for depositing a portfolio code are stipulated in the TTCs of the respective TSO.
Provisions regarding the booking of primary capacities
Article 2: Awarding of primary capacities which are not required to be auctioned under Applicable Regulations (not applicable to BBL)
- The Network User can use the PRISMA Capacity Platform to book primary capacities which are not required to be auctioned by Applicable Regulations.
- Therefore, the Network User submits a non-binding capacity enquiry naming GTS as a TSO with whom theNetwork User wants to book the PRISMA shall forward this enquiry to GTS.
- If the capacities are available from GTS, the Network User may book these capacities using the PRISMA Capacity Platform. The Network User receives an electronic confirmation of the booking without undue delay.
Article 3: Reverse auction
- In accordance with Article 2 2.2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 (as amended 30 April, 2015) the Network User can use the PRISMA Capacity Platform to participate in a reverse auction. In the event of ananticipated oversubscription of capacity the TSO can start a reverse auction to take back capacity in order toprevent a foreseen shortage of capacity. Via the reverse auction, the TSOs and the Network Users can agree on adaptation of the usage of such Network Users’ transmission rights.
- The reverse auction starts with a notification by the TSO to the relevant Network Users 3 hours before the anticipated shortage. In this notification is announced (i) which entry - and/or exit points (ii) the hourly amountand flow direction and (iii) the consecutive hours it concerns.
- The Network Users that wish to participate in the reverse auction must place their binding offers on PRISMACapacity Platform between T- 2¾ and T-2¼. If the Network User (i) has entry- or exit capacity in the flow direction as notified by the TSO the Network User will offer for a nomination increase (ii) has entry- or exit capacity in the opposite flow direction as notified by the TSO the Network User will offer for a nomination decrease.
- The reverse auction will start at T-2¼ and will be held in accordance with the rules of the Uniform-PriceAuction as defined in CAM NC, with the following adjustments:
4.1 the reverse auction can start at any hour of the day
4.2 there is no pre-defined buy back period
4.3 the reserve price is zero
4.4 the offer of the Network User contains the minimum price he wishes to receive. - At the end of the reverse auction the awarded Network User(s) will be notified hereof.
- Thereupon such Network User(s) will be obliged to re-nominate its capacity before T-2 with the amountcorresponding with the message containing the auction
Article 4: First come first served and additional services (not applicable to BBL)
- The PRISMA Capacity Platform conducts FCFS for entry and exit points that are not Interconnection Points as defined in CAM NC. Within the process of booking the following steps are relevant:
1.1 The PRISMA Capacity Platform publishes grid point data, validates the booking request, displays the response and validates the booking.
1.2 The Network User submits the booking request and hereby initiates the booking.
1.3 GTS has the possibility to offer customised services which are requested by the Network Users by using the form in PRISMA download. The processing will be performed between GTS and the Network User. Details are stipulated in the GTS TTCs.
- Booking enquiry and manual processing will be performed on GTS’
Article 5: Trade closure
Capacity determination and master data maintenance
- The determination of the technically available capacity and the not marketed capacity at each grid point is processed by the TSO.
Booking request
- Booking requests of Users shall contain the name of the network point at the TSO, the (respective) TSO(s), the gas type, whether it is entry or exit capacity, the start and end date and the amount of capacity and the capacity category (firm, interruptible, etc.). The TSO is entitled to configure constraints reflecting the lead time of booking prior to the start of the capacity’s runtime referring to the overall runtime of the booked capacity.
Capacity booking
- After the successful authentication of the User by the PRISMA Capacity Platform the portfolios to which the capacity can be assigned, is shown to the User.
- If permitted by Applicable Regulations and/or if required by the TSO a credit limit check may have to be passed after having submitted the booking request. In case the result of the credit limit check performed by the TSO is negative, the booking process will The execution of the credit limit check is customizable by theTSO and is only performed when activated by the TSO. The booking is forwarded to the TSO afterwards.
- In case the requested capacity has been sold in the meantime, the User will be notified via the online interfacethat the requested capacity is not available anymore and that the Request therefore cannot be processed. Only after a booking request has been confirmed to the User, is the capacity In case the requested capacity is still available and the TSO is able to confirm the booking request online, the capacity will be booked.
- After successful completion of the booking by the User, the data (which will be transferred to the TSO) are displayed to the User.
Article 6: Conversion (not applicable to BBL)
- The Network User has the option to submit a request for the conversion of unbundled to bundled capacity(yearly, quarterly, monthly or day-ahead) via PRISMA Capacity Platform.
- For the processing of the conversion of capacity the respective TSO’s TTCs
Terms applicable for GAS CONNECT AUSTRIA GMBH and TRANS AUSTRIA GASLEITUNG GMBH
PRISMA Capacity Platform
- The Network User can use the PRISMA Capacity Platform to allocate a pre- existing balancing group/sub-balancing account with the corresponding market area manager or portfolios with the corresponding TSO, forthe booked entry/exit points by naming the balancing group number/sub-balancing account number or portfolio code upon conclusion of Transport The details for depositing a balancing group/sub-balancing account or portfolio code depend on the general terms and conditions set by the TSO for the Network User.
- The price of transactions of capacity rights according to Part C of the GTC (assignment or transfer of use) shall be published in an anonymous way.
Terms applicable for GRTgaz S.A.
Provisions regarding the Booking of Primary Capacities
In cases where in accordance with Art. 2 para 5 of CAM NC a national regulatory authority decides to limit up-frontbidding for capacity by any single Network User at Interconnection Points within a Member State, Bids exceeding the set threshold can be rejected.
Terms applicable for NATIONAL GRID (NG), GAS NETWORKS IRELAND (GNI) and PREMIER TRANSMISSION LTD (PTL)
Gas reference conditions at Interconnection Point Moffat:
Deviating from the definition of “Volume Bid” in the “Glossary to the General Terms and Conditions for Use of the PRISMA Capacity Platform” at the Interconnection Point Moffat, the following gas reference conditions shall apply:
Interconnection Point at Moffat:
The units in which capacity is offered and allocated by NG and GNI and PTL in respect of the Moffat InterconnectionPoint shall be in kWh based on reference temperatures of 15°C for volume and 15°C for gross calorific value (15/15).
Terms applicable for TRANS TUNISIAN PIPELINE COMPANY S.P.A (TTPC)
Fist come first served (FCFS)
PRISMA offers FCFS procedure for TTPC as follows:
- PRISMA will submit the booking request of a Network User for capacity to TTPC only if the Network User is logged in and holding an active assignment with TTPC.
- The request for capacity is a binding commitment of the Network
- TTPC will check and award the request according to its applicable terms and conditions. Acceptance or rejection notice is sent by TTPC.
- Each combination of a runtime and a capacity shall constitute a Capacity
- Network User may submit multiple bids, each for a single Capacity Band, specifying a runtime, expressed in months, and a capacity expressed in Cm³/h, whereas the Capacity Band shall have a minimum capacity threshold of 10.000 Cm³/h.
- TTPC reserves the right to revise and amend the requirements for the Capacity
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