Update on how underground gas storage facilities and gas system charges are calculated
29 Oct 2026Effective: 01 Oct 20260 views
Who is affected:
Companies holding underground gas storage facilities, gas system operators and large industrial gas consumers
Summary
The Government reviews the formulas for calculating regulated income from gas storage facilities and gas system charges, advancing the new regulatory period to October 1, 2026.
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This Royal Decree modifies the calculation methodology for gas system charges and the remuneration of basic underground storage facilities, advancing the start of the third regulatory period to October 1, 2026 to align it with the European 'gas year'. New remuneration incentives are introduced: the 'Incentive for Effic…
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