Regional Initiatives – ACER Perspectives Steve Gordon Head Of the Gas Department Madrid Forum, September 2011

2 Assessment of Work Plans South Region (S-GRI) Perceived or relative “success” Progress in several areas Need to maintain focus and stress on implementation South Region (S-GRI) Perceived or relative “success” Progress in several areas Need to maintain focus and stress on implementation Progress in South region needs to be replicated in the others North West Region (NW-GRI) Little/no change in plan since June Insufficient detail Possible lack of engagement North West Region (NW-GRI) Little/no change in plan since June Insufficient detail Possible lack of engagement South-South East Region (SSE-GRI) Little/no change in plan since June Insufficient detail Possible lack of engagement South-South East Region (SSE-GRI) Little/no change in plan since June Insufficient detail Possible lack of engagement

3 Bringing it all together Harmonisation within, between and together to achieve the Initiatives

4 ACER Proposals Improvement in the management of the Initiatives is required to meet our goals Harmonisation MilestonesObjectives Regional Achievements Implementation IssuesTiming Issues Concrete Proposals Necessary Improve managementChange in direction

5 Thank you for your attention