Draft decision on adjusting the discount percentages for interruptible capacity and entry points of LNG facilities
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has drawn up a draft decision on adjustments to the discount percentages for interruptible capacity and entry points of LNG facilities in the Tariff Code for natural gas. The amended discount percentages for interruptible capacity follow from the fact that, in its calculations thereof, ACM takes into consideration recent interruptions. The LNG discount follows from the fact that ACM takes into account the amount of natural gas that was injected into entry points of LNG facilities as well as the average natural natural-gas prices in 2024.
What is the purpose of the draft decision?
With this code amendment decision, ACM implements the consultation requirement laid down in Article 28 of the NC-TAR. This article stipulates that ACM is required to hold a consultation each year about the level of the multipliers, the level of the seasonal factors, the level of the discount for entry points of LNG-facilities, and the level of the interruptible-capacity discount. ACM proposes not to amend the multipliers and the seasonal factors. With this decision, ACM amends the levels of the discount percentages for interruptible capacity and entry points of LNG facilities.
What does the draft decision stipulate?
With this decision, ACM sets multiple discount percentages for interruptible capacity on the basis of the calculated interruption probability per entry and exit point. When setting these percentages, ACM distinguishes between discounts for interruptible entry-capacity products and for interruptible exit-capacity products, where the realized interruptions give reason to do so. The discount for a specific network point reflects the probability of interruption at that specific point.
With this decision, ACM also sets the LNG discount on the basis of threshold values for the amount of natural gas injected into entry points of LNG facilities, and the average of the neutral natural-gas prices in 2024.
How can I submit an opinion regarding this draft decision?
You can submit an opinion regarding this draft decision if you are an interested party. You can submit an opinion until 10 April 2026. Opinions can be sent by email to acm-post [at] acm [punt] nl. Alternatively, you can submit a written opinion by regular mail to The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), Energy Department (DTE), P.O. Box 16326, 2500 BH, The Hague. Please include the reference number when contacting ACM. Please send a copy of your opinion by email. If you believe that your opinion must be treated confidentially, please indicate this in a separate letter, supported with reasons. A request for confidentiality will not be accepted automatically. ACM assesses your request on the basis of the provisions in Section 10 of the Dutch Open Government Act (Woo) as well as in light of the reasons you put forward. ACM also offers you the opportunity to submit an oral opinion. In that case, please schedule a meeting by sending an email to acm-post [at] acm [punt] nl.