1. ACER’s view on the future role of the Gas Regional Initiative
9/13/2018
ACER’s view on the future role of the Gas Regional Initiative
Dennis Hesseling
Head of the Gas Department, ACER
11th Stakeholders group meeting of GRI NW
Stockholm, 28 November 2013

2. Outline Background ACER’s review of regional activities ACER’s vision
General principles for regional activities
GRI priorities and concrete actions
Coordination of regional activities
With NRAs and within ACER
Stakeholders’ involvement
Way forward

3. Review of regional activities: the background
Coordination of regional activities by ACER (ERI and GRI) since its creation in March 2011
Informal evaluation of ACER performance in 2012 (‘Hilbrecht report’)
Evaluation by EC of ACER activities in 2013, three years after the start of the Agency
Review of regional arrangements carried out in the framework of the general review of ACER activities
Discussions held at ACER BoR level on how to best streamline regional arrangements, with a double objective:
Simplify the existing multiplicity of regional groups
Identify the main priorities for GRI and ways to improve internal coordination of relevant groups within ACER

4. Why a (limited) review of the GRI by ACER?
ACER’s review of regional activities
Why a (limited) review of the GRI by ACER?
After the first two years of existence of ACER, it is necessary to assess:
Whether the GRI priorities are the right ones, taking into account the current regulatory context
Which regional projects and activities are contributing most to achieving the IEM
Which activities are best undertaken at regional level, which at national level and which at EU level
How coordination (internally in ACER, with NRAs and with stakeholders) can be optimised
The results of this thinking are presented in the next slides
These are provisional principles, no final decision yet – your feedback is still (always) welcome!

5. A reference: ERI ACER’s review of regional activities
At the end of 2011, ERI started adopting a new approach:
New project-oriented approach, with designated project lead regulators
Focus on the implementation of the CACM target models, with 4 key priority projects identified:
Market coupling (led by BNetzA and AEEG)
Intraday (led by OFGEM)
Long term transmission rights (led by CRE and EI)
Capacity calculation (led by CREG and e-Control)
Development of cross-regional roadmaps with key goals and milestones
Geographical gatherings adapted to each project
Strong stakeholders’ involvement via AESAG and regional consultations

6. Main principles of ACER’s vision (1)
ACER’s vision for regional activities
Main principles of ACER’s vision (1)
General principles for regional activities
Keep a similar structure in Electricity and Gas (ERI and GRI)
Focus on the early implementation of Network Codes
Adopt a project-oriented approach and set up specific processes for NC early implementation where necessary
Geographical configuration of groups adapted to the scope of pilot projects for NC early implementation (it may span across different regions)

7. Main principles of ACER’s vision (2)
ACER’s vision: GRI
Main principles of ACER’s vision (2)
GRI priorities and concrete actions
Promote and facilitate the early implementation of Network Codes by:
Identifying potential pilot projects at regional level
Setting up a specific process for facilitating their implementation (in cooperation with ENTSOG) with involvement of NRAs, TSOs, EC & stakeholders
Define together with ENTSOG the most appropriate working structures
First positive experience: CAM (CAM Roadmap)
Keep focus on market integration and on projects that can contribute the most to the creation of the IEM:
Implementation of the Gas Target Model (ongoing projects for the creation of trading regions / integrated markets in the three regions)
Preserve value of GRI as a regional forum for exchange of experience, information sharing and discussion of topics of regional interest

8. Coordination of regional activities
With NRAs and within ACER
Main principle: avoid overlapping work and duplication of efforts
Optimise resources and take advantage of expertise from different working groups in the FG-NC development and implementation process
ERI, GRI Coordination groups chaired by Heads of Electricity resp. Gas
Streamline cooperation between GRI and AGWG:
AGWG focused on FG drafting, NC review and subsequent NC amendments
GRI group focused on promoting early implementation
Stakeholders’ involvement
Participation of stakeholders is strongly encouraged and welcome in:
Stakeholders’ groups in the three gas regions
Stakeholders’ groups for early implementation of NCs (e.g. CAM)

9. The way forward for GRI: 2014 and beyond
Continue promoting the early implementation of CAM NC (in cooperation with ENTSOG)
Seek to identify potential early implementation opportunities in other areas (e.g. balancing, interoperability)
Continue implementing projects and activities at regional level until end 2014, according to Work Plans
Reinforce focus on projects for market integration (implementation of the Gas Target Model)
Discontinue work on infrastructures (dealt with in other dedicated working groups)

10. Thank you for your attention!