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Update on the“Concertation Gaz” Process

Benoît Pouzieux et Jean-Marc Brimont

AgendaAn effective and mature process

The need to connect with the European process

2010 achievements and upcoming challenges

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Update on the “Concertation Gaz” process




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Reminder of the essentials Objectives

Share a common understandingBuild consensual solutionsProvide analyses and proposals to feed the regulator’s

deliberations

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A 2-level structureA steering committeeWorking groups

All the stakeholders gatheredShippers, suppliers, consumers, regulator, operators,

energy ministry …Chaired by the 2 TSOs

A common cooperative asset

An effective and mature processThe reference way to add or to improve

transmission servicesHigh attendance and active contributions

Diversity of positions expressed

Connected infrastructures on-boarded when necessary

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Concrete achievementsIn 2010, 5 regulator’s ruling based upon “Concertation Gaz”

proposals

Regulator’s 2011 tariff consultation fed by inputs from “Concertation gaz”

A shared practice of “co-building” every evolution

A productive system

A new website since May 2010

www.concertationgaz.com

A clearer schedule

Slides and minutes available quickly

News Flash

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Forum functionalities to post reactions or questions

RSS flow for real-time updates

A more interactive interface




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A new framework

Harmonisation process

Priorities from the European Commission

Framework guidelines (FG)

Network codes (NC)

Consultation windows

ACER, ENTSOG, Commission

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ENTSOG Commission ACER

… to interact with

Several interactions

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Different topicsthird-party access data exchange and settlement capacity-allocation and congestion-management transparency balancing …

tFG 1 NC 1

FG 2 NC 2

FG 3 NC 3

Different schedules

… to be taken into account

Why and how to connect to the European process?to share a common analysis of draft documentsto build a “French” input to fuel the harmonisationto include the harmonisation outcome in the

specifications of the workings groupsto anticipate the harmonised rulesto prepare the implementation of the network codes

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A strengthened and renewed need of “Concertation gaz”




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The Concertation Gaz and its Working Groups

Evolution of network’s contractual structure

Operational network code

Capacity allocation

Balancing

Management of intraday flexibility

Contractual scheme for downstream capacities

3CTG

IT System coordination

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Evolution of the network contractual structure (1/2)

Objective 1 : Improve the access to the Southern Zone

July 2009 - CRE ruling:

Merger of GRTgaz zones should be gradual towards 2015 horizon As technical conditions are met, a single market place should be created in 2011

GRT/TIGF joint study under the supervision of the French Ministry :

As of 2010, existing constraints could be eased by the joint model As of 2013, there should be no congestion at the GRTgaz/TIGF interface

Southern Zone possible, based on the operational rule proposed byGRTgaz

Evolution of market conditions at GRTgaz South/TIGF interfaces

Mechanisms to improve conditions of access to the Southern market zone ( eg.market coupling, flow commitments …)

Context

Prospects

Results

Public consultation on CRE decision in progress

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Evolution in the network contractual structure (2/2)

Objective 2 : Improve access to the L-gas perimeter

Results of the GRTgaz preliminary study

Prospects

Merger of L and H perimeter feasible by 2013 Sharing of costs for provision of L gas required Coordination between Storengy and GRTgaz required

Short term : basic conversion service can be set to zero as of 2011 Sharing of Swap contract costs required Nominations between perimeters maintained without change in balancing rules

and the role of the balancing shipper Operational rule should be introduced

Evolution of market terms at the North B/ North H interface

Public consultation on CRE decision in progress

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Operational Network Code

Objective : Define the GRTgaz operational network code

Results

Prospects

Definition of a rule regarding the distribution of available capacitiesbetween N/S Link and PITS Serene Sud (winter) / Sediane Littoral(summer)

Feedback on the summer rule

Definition of the form and content of the Network Code

Topic prioritization and treatment: min. scenario in Obergailbach,conditions of availability of interruptible and backhaul capacities,definition of climatic capacities and availability of interruptible capacitiesat PITS …

Information on netting and rebound rules on Entry Points

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Capacity Allocation

Objective : Improvement of capacity allocation rules

Results

Prospects

February 8th 2010 decision on the allocation of capacitywithin the framework of GDF Suez’s commitments

July 8th, 2010 :decision on rules to be applied onmulti-annual and annual capacities as of April 1st 2010

GDFSuez’s Commitments: GRTgaz procedure for the marketing of LT capacities at Taisnières and Obergailbach entry points

Improvements of rules on N/S link: detailed study on 3 methods :“need based”, auctions, prorata

Implementation of Framework Guidelines for CMP and CAM Continuation of the studies on auction-based allocation mechanisms

CRE approved GRT proposal based on the WG results

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Balancing

Objective : Define the target balancing system for 2012-2013

Results

Prospects for June 2011

September 30th 2010 CRE deliberation to decide on changes to gas transmission network balancing rules

Stakeholders’ views on possible target system

Definition of the main principles of GRTgaz target system in the framework of European guidelines :

•TSO resort mainly to the market to balance the system on a daily basis.• Stronger incentives for shippers to balance their positions• Enhanced quantity/quality of information on both the global position of the network and the individual imbalances

CRE approved Target balancing-system principles proposed by the WG

GRTgaz : Implementation plan for the target as of 2013 TIGF : Assessment and possible upgrades to the current system

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Management of Intra-Day Flexibility

Objectives: - Define market rules for intra-day flexibility management- Operational rules for electricity producers

Results

ProspectsPublic consultation on CRE deliberation in progress: access rules for customers with high flexibility needs

Presentation of GRTgaz/TIGF joint study on the ability of gas infrastructures toprovide flexibility to the market

Elaboration of the flexbility supply offer by TSOs

Operational management of flexibility shortages

Definition of operational rules : temporary procedure

Based on CRE deliberation,possible work could be :

Define the contractual structure of the flexibility offer Integrate operational terms into this structure

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Objective : Simplify access to delivery capacity for end consumers

Results Synthesis of market expectations for changes in the contractual scheme

SWOT analysis : choice of a high-modularity scenario allowing :

Gradual and customized access for new entrants

Transfer of right of use for delivery capacities to a balancing shipper

A stronger link between the TSO and the end consumer

Positive feedback from market actors

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Legal assessment of the scenario

“Flash consultation” of all shippers

April 2011 : final version of the draft contract

October 2011 : implementation at the launch date of TRANS@ctions V1c

Prospects

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3CTG (Industrial Customers)

Objective: Foster dialogue and partnership with end consumersand provide them with information on the GRTgaz offer

Kick-off meeting in June to define the topics to be treated

Load shedding

Interruptibility

Gas quality

Metering

Connection Contract liability limits.

Results

Prospects

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IT System Coordination

Objective : Inform stakeholders of changes to the IT system

Presentation of the Trans@ctions capacity booking portal

Implementation process of the final version at the end of 2011

Prospects

Results

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As a conclusion …

Major changes to the market structure are to be designed and implemented.

Your implication within the process is essential to develop better market conditions for the benefit of all stakeholders.

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Thank you for your attention