How is access to the natural gas distribution network organised?
Under the Romanian legislation, access to the distribution network represents the right of a manufacturer, supplier and/or end-user to use the network, paying tariffs and meeting the obligations for its use. The access to the natural gas distribution network is governed by NRAE. The Natural Gas Law provides the conditions on the distribution operators aiming to avoid non-discriminatory practices. The natural gas distribution is a national public interest service. Concession of the natural gas distribution is performed by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, with the endorsement of the NRAE, such being exclusive as regards the delimited areas for which it is granted. Access to the distribution network of an applicant/user implies the following stages: – reservation of facilities for an applicant/user; and – connection to the distribution network. Access to the distribution network may be granted in one of the following situations: – performance of a new connection installation (new con
