1. 03.07.2012GT AFG Qualité du gaz Coordination group Kick off meeting French situation 1

2. Already long involvement in Gas Quality Harmonisation ►During Phase 1 of the mandate Chairmanship and secretary of CEN/TBT WG197 Two French experts liaison between CEN/BT WG 197 and Gasqual One French laboratory and two experts within Gasqual ►French mirror committee BNG U-QG 03.07.2012GT AFG Qualité du gaz2

3. French workshop 19th of March 2012 Paris ►Objective :Presentation mandate M400 phase 1 70 participants, 9 speakers Work and results of phase 1 French gas quality fluctuation Industrial sector issues Installers trainings First finding on field adjustments practices 03.07.2012GT AFG Qualité du gaz3

4. French structure for pilot study ►Under French Gas Association (AFG) umbrella ►First meeting 3rd July 2012 ►About 30 members representing Gas infrastructure operators Manufacturers of domestic, non domestic GAD appliances and industrial equipment French authorities Installers and maintenance companies Trainers for field operators of above Notified body Laboratory… 03.07.2012GT AFG Qualité du gaz4

5. Situation as regards implementation target ►Gas quality variations: A well known issue (historically observed variations are about 70% of the declared W range) ►Inside the current range the variation frequency and amplitude will increase ►An increase of 0,5 MJ/m 3 of the range (consequence of implementation) is not seen as a bigger challenge 03.07.2012GT AFG Qualité du gaz5

6. Main issues already identified ►Field adjustement of appliances ►Pre GAD appliances ►Non domestic GAD appliances ►Possible conflict between various requirements (safety, efficiency, emission) ►Need to develop communication tools adapted for installers 03.07.2012GT AFG Qualité du gaz6