Chapter 1. Introductory provisions
The scope of the law
section 1 of this Act contains provisions on natural gas pipelines,
storage plants and gasification plants as well as on trade
with natural gas in some cases. Law (2012:274).
Definitions
section 2 of the gas referred to in this law, including biogas, gas from
biomass and other gases, in so far as it is technically possible
the use of these gases in a natural gas system.
With natural gas also includes liquid (liquefied) natural gas.
Law (2014:246).
section 3 With natural gas pipeline referred to in this law pipeline, measuring and
rules station, line valve station, rens dons station and
compressor station.
section 4 Of storage facility referred to in this Act, a facility for
storage of natural gas, if the facility is connected to a
natural gas pipeline used for the transmission of natural gas.
5 § With gasification plant referred to in this Act a plant
for gasification of liquefied natural gas, if the facility is
connected to a natural gas pipeline that is used for the transmission of
natural gas.
The provisions on the gasification plant also apply to
facilities used for the liquefaction of natural gas and of
import and unloading of liquefied natural gas, if the facility is
connected to a natural gas pipeline that is used for the transmission of
natural gas.
section 6, With the transfer of natural gas referred to in this law, the transfer of
natural gas on behalf of others through both transmission lines
as distribution lines.
6 a section Of transmission referred to in this law, the transfer of
natural gas in a high-pressure pipeline or network that essentially
consists of high pressure lines with the exception of
high pressure line is mainly used in connection with
local distribution of natural gas. Law (2012:336).
6 (b) § with distribution referred to in this law, the transfer of
natural gas through local or regional pipeline networks with a view to
customers. Team (2013:209).
section 7 of the natural gas undertaking ' means companies that transmit or
trade in natural gas as well as holders of
storage plants and gasification plants.
7 a § With transmission network operator referred to in this law, the
who carries out the function of transmission. Law (2012:336).
section 8 With consumer refers to a natural person to whom natural gas
transferred or delivered mainly for purposes which are
outside business activities. Law (2006:646).
8 a of With the revenue framework referred to in this law, the total income
as a natural gas companies up to may collect from the transfer of
natural gas, storage of natural gas, or access to, the
gasification plant during a regulatory period.
Team (2013:209).
Responsible authority
§ 9 the Government shall designate an authority which shall deal with the
matters under this Act or under the regulations
issued by virtue of law is located on the regulator.
Law (2006:646).
Chapter 2. Concession
General information about concession
§ 1 A natural gas pipeline must not be built or used without
permit (concession) of the Government. Measures to prepare
place for a natural gas pipeline, such as blasting, excavation,
deforestation, soil preparation, or similar measures, may
not be taken before concession has been granted.
The concession is not required for a natural gas pipeline which is located
After a measurement and control station.
The Government may provide for exemption from the requirement of
concession pursuant to the first subparagraph in the case of certain types of
natural gas pipelines or some kind of action with
natural gas pipelines.
1 a of the Government or, by authority of the Government,
the supervisory authority shall in each case upon application
of the person who intends to construct or using a
natural gas pipeline, make a binding statement on whether
the executives covered by regulations issued pursuant
the third subparagraph of paragraph 1. Team (2013:209).
section 2 a storage facility may not be built or used without
a concession by the Government. Measures to make way for a
storage facility, such as blasting, excavation,
deforestation, soil preparation, or similar measures, may
not be taken before concession has been granted.
section 3 A gasification plant should not be built or used
without concession of the Government. Steps to prepare a place
for a gasification plant, such as blasting, excavation,
deforestation, soil preparation, or similar measures, may
not be taken before concession has been granted.
section 4 If the Government has announced a concession for a
natural gas pipeline, a storage facility or a
gasification plant, the ban cannot be granted on the basis of
the environmental code for building and using pipe or the
plant.
Conditions for the grant of a concession
paragraph 5 of the Licence may be notified only if the management or
the plant is suitable from the point of view of the public.
section 6 of the Licence must not conflict with a detailed plan or against
District rules. If the purpose of the plan or the provisions
not countered, may be minor deviations made.
section 7 when assessing questions concerning communication of the concession shall
the provisions of 2-4. and Chapter 5. section 3 of the environmental code
applied.
An environmental impact assessment shall be included in an application for
concession. As regards the procedure, the requirements for
environmental impact assessment as well as plans and
planning applies to Chapter 6. the environmental code. What is where
How about the licensing authority to apply to the Government or the
the Government authority determines. Law (2010:895).
section 8 a concession may be granted only from public
point of view is suitable to exercise the activities referred to in
the concession. It shall in particular be taken into consideration if the applicant can be adopted
have the desire and ability to exercise the activities referred to
with the concession, on the one hand, exercise activities under the
terms and conditions that will apply to your business.
Licence conditions
§ 9 a concession for a natural gas pipeline will enter
the main pipeline route.
A concession for a natural gas pipeline, a storage facility
or a gasification plant will unite with the conditions
necessary to protect public interests and individual rights. The
must also be reconciled with the conditions for management or
the facility's performance and utilization required by
safety reasons or needed to otherwise protect
human health and the environment against damages and inconveniences and
promote long-term good management of soil and water and
other resources or who for other reasons are needed from the General
point of view.
It may be specified as a condition for a concession to management or
the facility shall be completed within a certain period of time. If the
There are special reasons, the Government extend the specified
the time. The application for extension shall be made by the end of the
specified amount of time.
section 10 of a concession, for their validity be made subject to
the holder of the concession set security for costs
to remove the affected pipeline or facility and
to take any other action for the recovery. The State, municipalities,
County Councils and local authorities do not have to provide security.
If it can be assumed that the security is no longer
sufficient, the Government, or, after the Government's
the authorization, the supervisory authority shall decide on further
Security.
In terms of the nature of the collateral comes Chapter 2. section 25
the enforcement code. The security shall be examined by the Government, or,
After the Government's authorization, the supervisory authority and the
be kept by the County Administrative Board in the county where the business is conducted.
The concession period of validity
section 11 of The licence shall be granted for forty years. If there is
specific reasons or if the applicant so requests, may be shorter
time to be determined.
Extension of the duration
section 12 of the period of validity of the concession may, on the application of
the concessionaire shall be extended for forty years. If the
There are special reasons or if the applicant so requests, may be
shorter time can be determined.
In a case concerning an extension of the duration to 5-9 sections
applied.
Application for extension of period of validity should be made within two
years before the concession period. The concession applies to its
that the application has been examined.
Assignment of the concession
section 13 A licence may not be transferred without permission.
The Government or, by authority of the Government,
the supervisory authority examines issues of State. When assessing
an application for the assignment of a concession, § 8 shall apply.
Withdrawal of licence
section 14 a concession may be revoked in whole or in part
1. where the management or facility has not been used
for three consecutive years and is no longer needed for a secure
energy supply, or
2. If the concessionaire does not materially depend upon the performance of their
obligations under this law, in accordance with regulations
issued by virtue of law, under the terms of the concession
or according to the safety regulations that apply to the
relevant management or operation of the plant.
Questions about the withdrawal of the concession must be examined by the Government.
Recovery
section 15 If a concession expires, is the one who last had
the concession is required to remove the pipe or the
the plant, as well as take other measures for recovery, if
It needed from the General or individual point of view.
When the concession expires, the
the Government or, by authority of the Government,
the regulatory authority establish the obligations of the concessionaire
under the first subparagraph.
If the who last had the concession does not comply with its
obligations referred to in the first subparagraph, the supervisory authority may
submit this under penalty to fulfil the obligations or
decide that the measures would be carried out at their expense. A
decision on measures at the previous
the concessionaire's expense may be executed.
section 16 If a pipeline or facility has been built without a licence
where necessary, the supervisory authority may submit to the management
or the plant's owners to remove this and to take
other recovery steps, if needed, from the General
or individual point of view.
If the holder fails to fulfil its obligations under the first
subparagraph, the supervisory authority may submit to the holder under penalty
to fulfil the obligations or decide that the measures shall
taken at the holder's expense. A decision on the measures
shall be taken at the expense of the holder may be executed.
section 17 On someone else's land need to be claimed for
recovery, the supervisory authority may decide that the access
to the ground should be left for some time.
The restore must be performed so that minimum damage and breach
caused. Buildings may be erected or roads can be built only if
the land owner and the holder of access rights or easements
in respect of the land agreed to it or if the supervisory authority
given permission for the operation. Permission may be granted only if the
the measure is strictly necessary to restore
to be carried out.
If the restore operation causes harm or infringement, shall
compensation for this is provided. Action for compensation brought by the
land and Environment Court in whose area the ground or greater
part of this is. Law (2010:942).
Natural gas pipeline in the area of traffic led
section 18 of the holder of a natural gas pipeline built in
the area of an existing public roads, private road which is held
open to traffic, rail, Metro or tramway or channel
or other such water road (route) is required,
on the carriageway shall be changed, to take and pay for the measures with
natural gas needed to change to be able to
implemented.
If the action to be taken with a natural gas pipeline where it crosses a
However, the road, which manages traffic trail replace
the owner of the management of the cost of the action.
19 § On a natural gas pipeline that has been built in the area for a
existing road leads to increased costs for traffic trail
maintenance, the holder of the management replace these increased
costs.
20 § If work on a natural gas pipeline, which has been built in
the area of any other road than public roads, can have an impact on
traffic safety or if the work involves greater intervention in the
traffic route, it must be carried out following the instructions of the
manages traffic route or by his. Holder
of the management shall be responsible for the cost of the work.
If a natural gas pipeline has been damaged and the delay in
the repair would cause considerable inconvenience,
Steering holder begin repairs even if the damage does not
been reported to traffic trail managers.
Management, however, the holder must promptly notify traffic trail
managers if it started work.
In the case of work with natural gas pipeline in the area of public
Road Traffic Act, section 44 applies (1971:948).
Chapter 3. Obligations of holders of natural gas pipelines
Introductory provision
§ 1 a company that holds a natural gas pipeline and conducts
transmission of natural gas is responsible for operating, ensuring the maintenance of and,
If necessary, extension of their management system and, in appropriate
cases, its connection to other management systems. The company
is also responsible for its management system is secure,
reliable and efficient and that in the long term,
meet reasonable demands for the transmission of natural gas.
Legal and personnel of distinction
section 2 of an undertaking performing transmission of natural gas must not
trade in natural gas.
A transmission network operator shall not engage in the production of
natural gas, or production of, or trade in electricity.
Law (2011:713).
2 a of A transmission network operator shall be independent of the
companies engaged in the production of, or trade in natural gas
or electricity. Law (2011:713).
2 b of The program alone or together with any other exercises
control of a company engaged in the production of or
trade with natural gas or electricity, cannot exercise control over
or any right over a transmission network operator.
The who, alone or together with any other exercises
control over a transmission network operator, may not exercise
control or any right over an undertaking
engaged in the production of, or trade in natural gas or electricity.
The who, alone or together with someone else may designate
members of the Board of directors or equivalent body in a
the transmission network operator shall not exercise control or
any right over an undertaking performing any of the production
of or trade in natural gas. Law (2011:713).
section 2 c as set out in paragraph 2 (b) shall not apply to control or
right that is exercised by the State through the Government.
The provisions of paragraph 2, section 2 (a) and 2 (b) § first and
second subparagraphs shall not prevent a transmission network operator
engaged in the production of electricity referred to in Chapter 3. 1 a of the other
subparagraph electricity Act (1997:857) or are included in the same group as a
companies engaged in the production of electricity which are solely
related to the operation of the transmission network operator's electrical
grids. Law (2011:713).
section 2 (d) A member of the Board of Directors, Executive Director,
signatory or another person with similar status in a
the transmission network operator shall have a corresponding
position in a company engaged in the production of or
trade in natural gas. Law (2011:713).
2 e § If a transmission network operator is part of a group where
another part engaged in the production of, or trade in natural gas,
gets the action of the companies in the group to
ensure that the requirements laid down in 2 (a), 2 (b) and (d) sections are met not
mean that personal or commercially sensitive information
transferred from the transmission network to an undertaking which
engaged in the production of, or trade in natural gas.
Law (2011:713).
section 2 (f) Of a transmission network operator carries out also other
activities other than transmission, the operator shall ensure that the
commercially sensitive information if the transmission is not made
available for the parts of the company that is engaged in other
activity.
If a transmission network operator is part of a group, to
operator to ensure that commercially sensitive information
If the transmission is not made available to businesses in
the Group engaged in other activities.
The first and second paragraphs shall not prevent commercial
sensitive data if the transmission is made available to the
businesses or parts of undertakings engaged in other
activities, if it is necessary to implement a
business transaction. Law (2012:336).
Accounting for the transfer of natural gas
paragraph 3 of the activities related to the transfer of natural gas to be economically
be accounted for separately from other activities. Transmission and
distribution should be accounted for separately.
The Government or, by authority of the Government,
the regulatory authority may announce further provisions concerning
accounting for activities related to the transmission of natural gas and
If the obligation to submit the annual report to
the supervisory authority. Team (2013:209).
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section 4 an accountant in a company that is engaged in the transfer of
natural gas shall conduct a special audit of the accounts of
This activity.
The auditor shall annually in a special certificate express an opinion
in the matter of the recognition of the activities taken place according to the applicable
provisions. The company shall submit the certificate to
the supervisory authority.
The Government may announce details relating to the audit.
The connection of natural gas pipeline, etc.
§ 5 the holder of a natural gas pipeline is required to
reasonable terms and join other natural gas pipelines as well as
storage plants and gasification plants. The same
applies when reconnecting to an existing natural gas pipeline,
modification of the contracted capacity in the access point, and
change of time of transfer.
Obligation exists not on the first line is missing
capacity of the requested action or if it otherwise
special reasons.
The obligation does not apply to the holder of a natural gas pipeline that
exclusively used for their own account.
Transmission of natural gas
section 6 of the holder of a natural gas pipeline is required to
reasonable terms to transfer natural gas.
The obligation does not apply to the holder of a natural gas pipeline that
exclusively used for their own account.
Measurement and reporting of transmitted natural gas
section 7 of the transmission of natural gas is required to
perform measurement of transmitted natural gas and to report
the results of these measurements in accordance with the detailed
regulations announced by the Government or, after
the Government's authorization, the supervisory authority.
7 a § reporting of measurement results according to section 7 shall be made to
the system balance responsible, to other companies concerned
engaged in the transmission, natural gas customers, balance responsible and
suppliers of natural gas. On demand should the report be
for a company like gas user has designated. Law (2014:271).
Acquisition of energy for operation of natural gas pipelines
§ 8 the holder of a concession required natural gas pipeline shall
in a transparent, non-discriminatory and market based procedures
raising the natural gas needed to carry out the transfer of
natural gas.
Monitoring plan
section 9 of an undertaking performing transmission of natural gas and
included in the same group as a company engaged in the production
of or trade in natural gas shall establish a compliance programme
and ensure that observance of it is adequately monitored.
The monitoring plan shall indicate the measures to be
be taken to counter discriminatory behaviour vis-à-vis
other players on the gas market. The plan must also
set out the specific obligations of employees to
This objective is to be achieved.
The Government or, by authority of the Government,
the supervisory authority may provide for the content of
the monitoring plan. Law (2011:713).
section 10 of a company is required to prepare a
the monitoring plan referred to in section 9 shall appoint a compliance officer,
as an independent establishment and shall monitor compliance with the plan.
The company shall ensure that the compliance officer has the
powers and access to the information required for
to accomplish the mission.
The compliance officer shall draw up each year a report on
the measures taken in accordance with the monitoring plan and submit
report to the supervisory authority. The company shall
publish the report.
The Government or, by authority of the Government,
the supervisory authority may provide for the appointment of
compliance officer and his information and if
publication of the annual report. Law (2011:713).
10 a of a joint venture shall establish and implement a
monitoring plan, if
1. the company has been formed to implement a cooperation
as a aims to integrate markets for natural gas in
The Nordic countries and the European Union, and
2. it is among the companies that have formed the joint venture
There is a transmission network operator that is part of the same
Group as a company engaged in the production of or
trade in natural gas.
Of the monitoring plan should indicate what actions
the company must take to prevent discriminatory and
anti-competitive behaviour vis-à-vis the other operators on the
the natural gas market. In addition, the plan shall set out the specific
obligations of company employees have to prevent
this.
The monitoring plan shall be approved by the Agency for cooperation
of energy regulators. The plan shall be submitted to
the Agency for the examination of such approval. Law (2012:336).
Communication with gas consumers and the general public
section 11 If a company that is engaged in the transmission of natural gas and
a company engaged in the production of, or trade in
natural gas is included in the same group, should the companies when they turn
to individual gas consumers or the public to enter their
identity in such a way that it is clear which
activities the company is engaged in. Law (2011:713).
Publication of information
section 12 of the Government or, by authority of the Government,
the supervisory authority may provide for the obligation
for a transmission network operator to publish
information relevant to naturgasmarknadens
function. Law (2012:336).
Chapter 4. Responsibilities of the holders of the storage and
gasification plants
Introductory provision
section 1 of the holder of a storage facility or a
gasification plant is responsible for the operation of the facility and
for that it is safe, reliable and efficient.
Legal and personnel of distinction
section 2 of an undertaking occupying a storage facility shall not
conduct the production of or trade in natural gas. If a
such a company is included in a group, its organisation
and decision-making procedures be separated from enterprises engaged in
the production of or trade in natural gas.
A Board Member, Executive Director or
signatory in a company that holds a
storage facility shall be a Board Member,
Executive Director or authorised signatory in a company
engaged in the production of, or trade in natural gas.
Law (2012:336).
2 a of a company that owns a storage facility and
included in the same group as a company that conducts
production of or trade in natural gas may not grant
employees in management salaries or other benefits
based on the results of the parts of the group that
engaged in such production or trade. Law (2012:336).
2 b a company which is the holder of a storage facility and
is part of a group where another company engaged in
production of or trade in natural gas, together
with its parent company, make sure it has a relative
to other companies in the group, effective and independent
decision-making authority with respect to assets necessary to
to operate, maintain, and expansion of the plant.
The first subparagraph shall not prevent the parent company has such
transparency and exerts such control of construction company
required to ensure a reasonable return on the
investment made in the construction company.
The parent undertaking shall not, however, give instructions to the
fixed the company if the company's daily management
or decisions to build or modernize a
storage facility, unless the instructions relating to measures
or decisions that go beyond the economic framework
set of fixed the company's annual general meeting, or
equivalent bodies. Law (2012:336).
section 2 c If a company holds a storage facility
also conducts activities other than the storage of natural gas,
the company ensure that commercially sensitive information
If the storage is not made available to those parts of the
the company engaged in other activities.
A company that owns a storage facility and is included in the
a group of companies shall ensure that commercially sensitive
information about the storage is not made available to businesses in
the Group engaged in other activities.
The first and second paragraphs shall not prevent commercial
sensitive information about storage are made available to
businesses or parts of undertakings engaged in other
activities, if it is necessary to implement a
business transaction. Law (2012:336).
2 2 (c) (d) the provisions of § § if companies holding a
storage facility and on the storage of natural gas also applies
companies that hold a gasification plant and operation of
such a plant. Law (2012:336).
Accounting of the operation of natural gas storage and operation of
gasification plant
paragraph 3 of the activities relating to the storage of natural gas and the operation of a
gasification plant will economically be reported so that storage
in the storage facility, storage in pipeline and operation of
gasification facility are reported individually and separately from
other activities.
The Government or, by authority of the Government,
the regulatory authority may inform the
accounting for activities related to the storage of natural gas and
operation of a gasification plant and on the obligation to provide
in the annual report to the supervisory authority.
Law (2015:251).
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section 4 an accountant in a company that conducts business in the form of
storage of natural gas, or operation of a gasification plant
shall make a special audit of the accounts of this
activity.
The auditor shall annually in a special certificate express an opinion
in the matter of the recognition of the activities taken place according to the applicable
provisions. The company shall submit the certificate to
the supervisory authority.
The Government may announce details relating to the audit.
Especially if the storage of natural gas
§ 5 the holder of a storage facility is required to
reasonable terms and storing natural gas on behalf of others. The who
holds a transmission pipeline for transmitting natural gas has
corresponding storage required.
Obligation to store natural gas does not exist if the plant
or the management lacks the capacity for the requested storage
or if there are special reasons.
Especially if access to gasification plants
section 6 of the holder of a gasification plant is required to
reasonable terms enter the natural gas held by the other.
Obligation exists not on the plant lacks the capacity for
the requested access or if it otherwise, there are special
reasons.
Monitoring plan
paragraph 7 of an undertaking occupying a storage facility and includes
in the same group as a company engaged in the production of
or trade in natural gas shall establish a compliance programme
and ensure that observance of it is adequately monitored.
Of the monitoring plan should indicate what actions
the company should take to counter discriminatory
behavior vis-à-vis the other operators on the natural gas market. In
the plan should set out the specific obligations of the company
employees have to counteract this.
The Government or, by authority of the Government,
the regulatory authority may announce further provisions concerning
the content of the monitoring plan. Law (2012:336).
§ 8 the one that is required to establish a monitoring plan
under section 7 shall annually prepare a report on the measures
taken. The report shall be submitted to the supervisory authority
and in this connection published by acompanied.
The Government or, by authority of the Government,
the regulatory authority may announce further provisions concerning
publication of the annual report. Law (2012:336).
Exceptions from the requirements for holders of storage facilities
§ 9 the Government or, by authority of the Government,
the supervisory authority may provide for a derogation
from the obligations arising from the 2-2 b, 7, and 8 sections.
Law (2012:336).
Publication of information
section 10 of the Government or, by authority of the Government,
the supervisory authority may provide for the obligation
for companies that hold a storage or
gasification plant to make public information which has
importance to the naturgasmarknadens function. Law (2012:336).
Chapter 5. Municipal natural gas companies
§ 1 a legal person as referred to in Chapter 3. 16 (a) and 18 (b) § §
Local Government Act (1991:900) may, despite the provision in Chapter 2. 1 §
the local Government Act of affiliation to the municipal area or its
Members, outside the municipal area engage
1. trade in natural gas, and related activities,
or
2. the transmission of natural gas in geographic proximity to the corporate
transfer activity in the municipality in order to achieve a
efficient transmission. Law (2014:578).
2 § if such legal person referred to in Chapter 3. 16 (a) and 18 (b) § §
Local Government Act (1991:900) trades in natural gas
and related activities, activities
operated on a commercial basis and are reported separately. If
the company is also carrying out an activity referred to in Chapter 7.
1 § 1 the electricity Act (1997:857), the company may disclose the relevant
activities together. Law (2014:578).
Chapter 6. Fees and other terms and conditions for access to
natural gas pipelines and other facilities
Connection charges
section 1 the Fees and other terms and conditions for such connection as referred to
in Chapter 3. section 5 should be fair, objective and non-
discriminatory.
In the design of the fee for a particular connection
taken into consideration was the management or facility to be connected is
located and the effect of the access point. Law (2010:603).
1 a of the holder of a natural gas pipeline, at the request of the new
connection within a reasonable time provide written indication of the fee
and the other conditions for the connection.
The holder of a natural gas pipeline to publish the methods
used for designing fees for connection.
The Government or the authority, as the Government determines
announces the publication of methods
in accordance with the second subparagraph. Law (2010:603).
Conditions for connection
1 b of the transfer of natural gas must not be included
agreement if such connection as referred to in Chapter 3. § 5, until the
methods that have been used to draw up the terms of the contract has
been examined by the supervisory authority. The supervisory authority shall
approve the procedures if they are likely to lead to
the terms of the agreement comply with the requirements of being objective and
non-discriminatory.
If the supervisor does not approve the methods proposed
in an application, it shall specify in the order the methods
Instead, apply.
The regulatory authority shall notify the decision referred to in the first and second
subparagraphs under paragraph 49 1 and the second subparagraph
procedural law (2010:1932). Team (2013:209).
Fees and other terms and conditions for the transfer, storage and
gasification
section 2 of the Fees and other terms and conditions for the transfer and storage of
natural gas, as well as access to a gasification facility shall
be fair, objective and non-discriminatory.
Team (2013:209).
section 3 in the development of the conditions for the transmission of natural gas
in particular, it takes into account the number of connected customers, customers '
geographical location, amount of transferred energy and organizers
effect, the cost of overhead transmission lines,
security of supply and the pressure in the pipes.
The conditions for the transfer of natural gas should be designed so that the
charge a customer pays for transmission to their
access point includes the fee for the transfer of
all the ducts through which the transfer takes place.
Team (2013:209).
3 (a) repealed by laws (2013:209).
4 § the transfer of natural gas or holds a
storage facility or a gasification facility shall
publication of fees and other conditions for the transfer,
storage, and access to the facility as well as on
the request shall, without delay, submit a written statement of terms and conditions.
The Government or, by authority of the Government,
the regulatory authority may announce further provisions concerning
the disclosure of such terms and conditions as referred to in the first
paragraph. Team (2013:209).
§ 5 the transfer of natural gas or holds a
storage facility or a gasification plant may not
contract for the transfer, storage or access to a
gasification plant until the methods that have been used for
to design other contract terms than the fees have been tried by
the supervisory authority. The supervisory authority shall approve
methods if they are likely to lead to agreement terms
meets the requirements to be objective and
non-discriminatory.
If the supervisor does not approve the methods proposed
in an application, it shall specify in the order the methods
Instead, apply.
The regulatory authority shall notify the decision referred to in the first and second
subparagraphs under paragraph 49 1 and the second subparagraph
procedural law (2010:1932). Team (2013:209).
Prior authorisation by natural gas companies ' income
Decision on the revenue framework
6 § Revenue frames should be decided in advance for each
supervisory period for enterprises engaged in the transfer of
natural gas or hold a storage facility or a
gasification plant.
A framework should be decided separately for the transmission,
distribution, storage in the storage facility and operation of
gasification plant.
A decision on the revenue framework for transmission shall include
revenue from storage in the pipeline. Team (2013:209).
paragraph 7 of such natural gas undertakings referred to in paragraph 6 shall submit
draft revenue framework for supervisory authority together
with the information necessary to examine the proposal.
The Government or, by authority of the Government,
Regulator announces details relating to a
the natural gas company's obligations under the first subparagraph.
Team (2013:209).
section 8 of the supervisory authority shall communicate the decision of the revenue framework
last two months before enforcement begins.
The decision shall specify the functions and methods
is the basis for the decision. Team (2013:209).
§ 9 A protection period shall be four calendar years, unless
There is a particular reason for a different time period.
Team (2013:209).
The calculation of the revenue framework
section 10 of the income limits shall be calculated to cover reasonable
the cost of conducting the operations which benefit framework
concerns and provide a reasonable return on the capital required
in order to carry out its activities (capital base).
When the revenue framework is determined to be the total income as
natural gas company maximum levy referred to in the first subparagraph
be reduced by an amount equal to the natural gas company
revenue from connection to the natural gas pipeline and other
facilities during the period of supervision, to the extent
income derived from assets that are included in the capital base.
The Government or, by authority of the Government,
the supervisory authority may provide for how the deduction
According to the second subparagraph shall be calculated. Team (2013:209).
Especially if the calculation of the reasonable expenses
section 11 of That reasonable costs to carry out the activities
the revenue framework intends to be considered costs for the effective
and effective operation of a business with a similar objective
prerequisites.
The Government or, by authority of the Government,
the regulatory authority may announce further provisions concerning
calculation of reasonable costs. Team (2013:209).
Especially if the calculation of a reasonable return
section 12 of the capital base to be calculated on the basis of the
assets like natural gas company is using to conduct the
activities revenue framework for. Furthermore, account should be taken of the
investments and depreciation during the period of supervision.
An asset that is not needed to carry out its activities,
are considered to be included in own funds, if it would be unreasonable to
natural gas company to ignore asset.
The Government or, by authority of the Government,
the supervisory authority may provide for the calculation of
a reasonable return. Team (2013:209).
Review of the regulatory framework during the period of revenue
paragraph 13 of the supervisory authority may, under the supervisory period, after
application by a natural gas undertaking, amend a decision
the revenue framework, if it
1. a condition that is estimated to result in a substantial
increase in revenue framework for a review under section 15, or
2. otherwise, there are special reasons.
A case for review under the first paragraph shall be handled
promptly. Team (2013:209).
section 14 of the supervisory authority shall amend a supervisory period
decision on the revenue framework if
1. natural gas company has submitted incorrect or incomplete
information in more than insignificant has impacted on
revenue-frame size,
2. the decision has been taken on a manifestly incorrect or
incomplete dossiers and this in more than insignificant
has impacted on revenue frame size,
3. assets have been transferred under the supervisory period and this
in significant impacts on revenue frame size,
or
4. There are special reasons.
Team (2013:209).
A review of the revenue framework after supervisory period
section 15, a natural gas company may, within four months after the
supervisory period apply to the supervisory authority of that
revenue-framework should be increased.
A case for increased income framework is dealt with promptly.
Team (2013:209).
section 16 of the supervisory authority shall review a decision if the revenue framework
After the end of the period of supervision, if there is reason to believe that
the frame is greater than is justified by later known
conditions and the departure is not calling.
If there are no particular obstacles, a decision on the question
amending the revenue framework announced at the latest 10 months after
supervisory period. If the regulator intends to
issue a decision at a later date, the natural gas company
be informed of this within the time mentioned. Have such a
notification has not been made, the authority may not issue a
review decision to the detriment of the natural gas company.
Team (2013:209).
section 17 For review under section 15 or 16 shall
the supervisory authority to check if the assumptions
the basis for the decision on the revenue framework consistent with the
actual outcome in the period. The analysis must
supervisory authority shall apply 10 – 12 sections and start from the
data and methods that authority is used by the
examination of the revenue framework and specified in the decision on the
this. Team (2013:209).
Review during or after the period of supervision
section 18 of the supervisory authority shall review a decision on
revenue-framework for a regulatory period, where the authority or a
the Administrative Court has decided on the amendment in question if the
a former supervisory period and the decision has become final
force. Team (2013:209).
Variances from revenue framework
Article 19 If a natural gas company total income from the
activities covered by the revenue framework under
supervisory period has deviated from the revenue framework, the
amount by which revenue exceeded or undershot
the revenue framework reduce the respective increase under the following
supervisory period. Team (2013:209).
section 20 On a natural gas company total income from a
activities covered by the revenue framework under
supervisory period has exceeded the revenue framework with more than five
per cent, to an estimated överdebiteringstillägg according to other
subparagraph reduce revenue under the following
supervisory period.
The calculation of överdebiteringstillägget shall be based on the
part of the natural gas company's total revenues in the first
the paragraph that exceeds the revenue framework. Överdebiteringstillägget
to be calculated after an interest rate corresponding to the
average reference rate referred to in paragraph 9 of the interest Act (1975:635)
that during the period of supervision established by the Riksbank with a
the addition of fifteen percentage points. Team (2013:209).
Transfer of business
section 21 If a natural gas undertaking entrusts a business for
What a revenue framework has been established, the set
income limits apply to the purchaser of the business.
Acquirer enters also in other transferor when
the application of the provisions of this chapter if
the revenue part of the transferred business. Team (2013:209).
Exception
section 22 of the Government may provide for exceptions from the
the obligations referred to in 1 (b), 5 and 6 § § in the case of
natural gas pipeline or pipeline network used for transmission
of natural gas exclusively within a geographically defined area
used for industrial or commercial activity.
Team (2013:209).
Effect of decision
section 23 of the decision of the supervisory authority referred to in 1 (b), 5, 8,
14-16 and 18 §§ apply immediately. Team (2013:209).
Obligation to provide data
section 24 a natural gas undertaking shall submit to the supervisory authority
the information necessary for the review under 14, 16 and
18 sections.
The Government or, by authority of the Government,
Regulator announces details relating to a
the natural gas company's obligations under the first subparagraph.
Team (2013:209).
Chapter 7. System balance responsibility and balance responsibility
System balance responsibility
section 1 the Government should give a mandate to an authority or to
a legal person who voluntarily undertakes the
overall responsible for ensuring balance in the short term
is maintained between entry and withdrawals of natural gas in the
Western natural gas system (system balance responsible).
Government Announces rules on the
system balance Manager's tasks. Law (2014:246).
section 2 of the holder of such a natural gas pipeline that is used
transmission of natural gas but is not connected with the
Western natural gas system, is responsible for the balance
in the short term is maintained between entry and withdrawal of
natural gas.
The provisions of 4 – 9, §§ 11 and 12 shall apply even in the case
If such a direction referred to in the first subparagraph. What is where
applies to the system operator and the balance
Western natural gas system should instead apply
holder for a natural management respectively.
In the case referred to in paragraph 7 of the first paragraph,
inform the supplier management holder of natural gas. In
the case referred to in paragraph 7 of the second paragraph, the
balance Manager notify the holder of a natural,
which shall inform the supplier of natural gas. Notifications
According to this paragraph shall be effected without delay. Law (2014:246).
section 3 of the Government or, by authority of the Government,
the supervisory authority may provide for the obligation
for those involved in the transfer of natural gas to the
system balance Manager provide the information needed for
the practice of system balance responsibility. Team (2013:209).
Balance responsibility
4 § A supplier of natural gas may only deliver natural gas in
exit points for which the supplier or anyone else,
vis-à-vis the system balance Manager, has undertaken the
financial responsibility for the Western natural gas system
supplied as much natural gas collected in the outtake
(balance responsibility). Such a commitment should be made by a contract
with the system balance Officer (balance).
The first subparagraph shall not apply during the period referred to in
7 a of the first subparagraph.
With outtake referred to the point where a gas consumers,
under an agreement with the owner of the natural gas pipeline, taking out
natural gas for consumption. Law (2014:246).
paragraph 5 of the terms and conditions of balance agreements should be objective and
non-discriminatory.
The system balance Manager must not include balance agreement until
the terms of the agreement has been approved by the supervisory authority.
Approval shall be given if the conditions meet the requirements of
the first paragraph.
A decision under the second subparagraph shall be effective immediately.
The supervisory authority shall communicate the decision referred to in paragraph 49
paragraph 1, second subparagraph, procedural law (2010:1932).
Team (2013:209).
section 6 of The system balance officer shall publish the conditions
applied in balance and on request without delay
provide written indication of these terms.
The Government or, by authority of the Government,
the regulatory authority may inform the
publication of the conditions referred to in the first subparagraph.
Team (2013:209).
7 § When the system balance officer becomes aware that a
agreement with the system balance Manager if balance responsibilities under
paragraph 4(1) shall cease to apply, to the
system balance responsible, without delay, inform the holder
of natural gas pipelines on the wiring the outlet points are
located where balance responsibility thus will cease to
apply. Steering holder shall, without delay, notify the relevant
suppliers of natural gas.
When someone, as in a contract with a supplier of natural gas has
committed balance responsibility in the exit points where the supplier
It supplies natural gas, are aware that this contract shall
cease to apply, the balance responsible without delay
inform the system balance Manager and the holders of
natural gas pipelines on the wiring the outlet points are
located where balance responsibility thus will cease to
apply. Holders of natural gas pipelines shall without delay
notify the supplier of natural gas.
The Government or, by authority of the Government,
the supervisory authority will notify the
the notification obligation referred to in the first and second subparagraphs.
Team (2013:209).
7 a of A supplier of natural gas, with immediate effect,
lost his balance responsibility owns restore balance responsibility
within a period of 10 working days, but not more than fifteen
calendar days. The time limit begins to run on the day following the time
the provider has taken part or been able to take advantage of
the first received the notification referred to in paragraph 7 of the first or
second paragraph.
The deadline for restoring balance responsibility as set out in
the first paragraph also applies to a supplier whose contracts for
balance responsibility has been cancelled and will expire before the
output.
The first and second subparagraphs shall not apply where the supplier enters into
winding up, set up the payments, declared bankrupt
or declared that they have no intention to restore the
balance responsibility.
If the supplier during the period goes into liquidation,
set up payments, bankruptcy, or explains
not intend to restore balance responsibility ceases
the deadline is immediately suspended. Law (2009:581).
7 b of A supplier of natural gas during the period
restores its balance responsibility shall inform the relevant
holders of natural gas pipeline on who has committed
balance responsibility in the exit points where the supplier delivers
natural gas. Such notification shall have been received by the
management the holder before the time limit has expired.
A balance responsibility as a new balance responsible committed applies,
Despite what is stated in section 9, as from the day following that
receipt of notification by the relevant holders of management from
vendor.
On management the holder has not received a notification
from the supplier who is responsible for this new balance of affected
exit points before the time limit has expired,
management the holder the day after expiry of anvisa
gas consumers concerned a vendor. This shall vis-à-vis
management the holder undertakes to supply natural gas to
gas consumers who have no provider. A balance responsibility as a
new balance responsible committed applies, although the indications referred to in
section 9, as from the date of the instruction.
Management the holder shall, without delay, inform the
gas consumers about which vendor have been instructed and if
natural gas Act regulations regarding change of supplier. The
the designated provider shall without delay inform the
gas consumers if the conditions for the delivery by the supplier
apply.
The Government or, by authority of the Government,
Regulator announces details relating to the
the notifications referred to in the first and fourth subparagraphs.
Law (2009:581).
7 c § where a supplier of natural gas does not own restore
balance sheet the liability under section 7 or if such a period as
referred to therein is suspended in accordance with paragraph 7 (a), shall
holder of natural gas pipeline as soon as possible designate
gas consumers concerned a vendor, as against
management has undertaken to supply natural gas to
gas consumers who have no provider. The new balance of the head
balance responsibility applies, although it referred to in section 9, from
the day of instruction.
Management the holder shall, without delay, inform the
gas consumers about which vendor have been instructed and if
natural gas Act regulations regarding change of supplier. The
the designated provider shall without delay inform the
gas consumers if the conditions for the delivery by the supplier
apply. Law (2009:581).
7 d § A supplier of natural gas, which supplies gas to a
gas consumers in a specific withdrawal point is, no matter what
agreed, shall be obliged to continue supplying gas until
the delivery obligation is terminated in accordance with the second subparagraph.
Delivery obligation ceases if the gas users stop taking
gas in the outtake, if any other provider begins
deliver gas to gas users in the outtake or if
the transfer of gas in accordance with Chapter 8. 3 or 4 or under
Agreement may be canceled due to gas users have
neglected their obligations to the supplier.
Law (2009:581).
section 8, A supplier of natural gas, which is to begin delivering natural gas
to an outtake or seize supply to a
natural gas consumers in his outtake, shall notify the
holder of natural gas. The notification shall also contain
an indication of who has undertaken to balance responsibility in
the outtake. A notification to start delivering natural gas to
be done immediately.
A supplier of natural gas may take over the supply to a
natural gas consumers in his withdrawal point 14 days after
the notification referred to in the first subparagraph.
A holder of a natural gas pipeline that receives a notification
under the first subparagraph shall send notice of the reason
Hence according to the detailed rules issued by
the Government or, by authority of the Government,
the supervisory authority.
The Government or, by authority of the Government,
the regulatory authority may announce further provisions concerning
natural gas suppliers ' obligations under the first subparagraph.
Law (2011:713).
8 a of the Gas consumers who do not have a supplier of natural gas to the
the relevant holders of natural gas pipeline assigned a vendor,
as the holder in respect of management is committed to delivering
gas to gas consumers.
Management the holder shall, without delay, inform the
gas users about which vendor assigned, if
the meaning of such instruction, and if natural gas Act
provisions for change of supplier.
The Government or the authority, as the Government determines
Announcing the details of what the notice in other
the paragraph will contain.
The supplier shall, without delay, inform the
gas users about the conditions of delivery by the supplier
intends to apply and if the date on which the supplier proposes to
begin the delivery according to the agreement.
For the consumption of the gas not delivered according to a
supply contract with a supplier, which is delivery required
According to section 7 d, gas users pay to the designated
the supplier in accordance with the conditions which he administers.
Law (2009:581).
8 b of A gas consumers, who have lacked the supply contract with a
in accordance with paragraph 7 (d) delivery required supplier and do not have the
assigned a new supplier according to section 8, for the consumption
of natural gas during the time that gas users have missed
such supply agreements to pay to a supplier designated by
Steering holder and under the conditions that the designated
the supplier uses. Law (2009:581).
§ 9 The inheriting balance responsibility in a natural gas users
outtake after a notification pursuant to paragraph 8 of the first paragraph,
do it from the date on which the natural gas supplier assumes
the deliveries.
In the other case, the balance responsibility just taken over from
on the first day of a calendar month. The vendor under 7
(d) section is the delivery obligation in the outtake will be in accordance with
Government regulations or, after the Government's
the authorization, the supervisory authority will notify notify
holder of natural gas pipeline if the takeover last a
month before it happens.
The system balance Manager may, if there are special reasons, in
the individual case allow to balance responsibility in an outtake
to take effect sooner than what follows from the second paragraph.
A holder of a natural gas pipeline that receives a notification
pursuant to the second subparagraph, shall send notice of the reason
Hence.
Government, or after the Government's authorization,
the supervisory authority may provide for
notifications as referred to in the fourth subparagraph. Team (2013:209).
section 10 of the transmission of natural gas, according to the
detailed rules announced by the Government or by the
authority that the Government keep it
system balance Manager informed of the change of balance responsibility
According to section 7 (b), first and third subparagraphs of paragraph 7 (c)
and section 9. The transmission of natural gas is also
keep the system balance Manager informed of who has
committed balance responsibility for their own purchases.
Team (2013:209).
11 § The system balance Manager shall be responsible for the settlement
between the balance responsible.
Government, or after the Government's authorization,
the supervisory authority may provide for the offsetting
under the first subparagraph. Team (2013:209).
section 12 of A supplier of natural gas, which has been supplying gas to an
outtake in which there is a lack of any balance responsible should
When the system balance Manager's settlement is considered
balance responsible in the outtake. Compensation shall be paid in accordance with the
the conditions under which the system balance Manager applies against
balance responsible. Team (2013:209).
Invoicing and billing
section 13 natural gas suppliers and companies engaged in transfers
of natural gas may not charge any fee to
provide gas user invoices and
billing information about energy use.
Law (2014:271).
paragraph 14 of A natural gas supplier billing of gas consumers should
refer to measured quantities, if natural gas supplier has access
to the measured values.
If natural gas supplier has not received access to metrics
get the charge relate to estimated consumption. Law (2014:271).
section 15, A natural gas supplier invoice should be clear. It shall
contain information on the measured consumption and the
current gas prices as the invoice is based on.
If the supply agreement assumes that the quantity of transmitted gas is measured
per hour, information may be made available via
natural gas provider. The invoice should then refer to
that information is available.
Invoicing shall take place at least every quarter.
Invoicing shall be provided in electronic form. Law (2014:271).
Chapter 8. Specific provisions on the transfer of natural gas to
consumers
Introductory provisions
section 1 of This chapter concerns the transfer of natural gas to
consumers. Law (2006:646).
§ 2 contractual terms in comparison with the provisions of this
Chapter is to the detriment of the consumer are void against the
the latter.
The interruption of the transmission of natural gas due to the consumer's
breach of contract
paragraph 3 of the transmission of natural gas may be interrupted, if the consumer
neglecting their obligations and default is a
material breach.
Before the transfer is cancelled, the consumer is invited to in
some reasonable time and take corrective action, in other cases than those referred to in
paragraph 4, be informed that the transfer might otherwise be discontinued. Takes place
correction, transfer is not interrupted.
If the circumstances give grounds to fear that a break
would cause a not insignificant personal injury or a comprehensive
damage to property, the transfer is not interrupted. It does not, however,
If the consumer is wrongful.
section 4 If the breach consists in that the consumer failed to
pay for the transfer or delivery of natural gas, in addition to
as indicated in paragraph 3, that the consumer since the time of correction
expired shall be asked to pay within three weeks from the
the consumer is notified and a notification of
otherwise, the transfer may be interrupted. A communication on the
non-payment shall also be submitted to the social welfare Committee
in the municipality where the consumer gets natural gas transmitted.
Payment is made or the claim is disputed, the transfer
not be interrupted. The transfer must not be stopped if
the Social Welfare Board within the time specified in the first subparagraph
shall have notified the person who provided notification to
the Board assumes responsibility for payment of the debt.
§ 5 the proprietor of a natural gas pipeline and the supplier of
natural gas is entitled to reasonable compensation from the consumer for
costs arising from measures mentioned in paragraphs 3 and 4.
section 6 of the Notifications and notifications referred to in paragraph 4 of the first
subparagraph shall be made in accordance with the forms laid down by
the Government or the authority, as the Government determines.
The interruption of the transmission of natural gas for safety reasons, etc.
section 7 of the holder of a natural gas pipeline must suspend the transfer
of natural gas in order to take measures which are justified on
safety reasons or to maintain good operating and
delivery reliability. The interruption shall in no case last longer
than the operation requires.
If the holder of natural gas can predict other than
brief interruption of transmission, the consumer shall
be notified in good time before the break. The consumer shall
be informed in person or, if appropriate, by
appropriation.
Damages for interrupted the transmission of natural gas
section 8 if the transmission of natural gas is interrupted due to
consumer neglect without preconditions in 3 and 4
section are met, the consumer has the right to compensation for damage
of the holder of natural gas.
If the transfer has been canceled at the request of the supplier of the
natural gas, it shall, instead of the holder,
replace the consumer for the damage suffered.
section 9 If the holder of a natural gas pipeline has not notified
the consumer, in accordance with article 7 of the second paragraph, the consumer is entitled to
compensation for damage of the holder.
section 10 if the transmission of natural gas is interrupted but it depends on
consumer's neglect and without the right to
cancel the transfer under section 7, first paragraph, has the consumer
the right to compensation for damage of the holder of the
natural unless he shows that the interruption is due to
an impediment beyond the holder's control that the holder does not
reasonably have foreseen and the consequences
the proprietor could not reasonably have avoided or
overcome.
Interruption depends on someone who has contracted management holder
to carry out maintenance, repairs or similar work,
management the holder free from liability only if:
also the management has hired would be free
under the first subparagraph.
section 11 damages according to § § 8-10 includes reimbursement of expenses
and loss of income as well as other loss due to the outage.
If the obligation to pay damages would be unfair
onerous in view of the economic skadeståndsskyldiges
conditions, can the damages to be adjusted according to what is equitable.
The assessment shall also be taken into account in the present insurance
and insurance facilities, the skadeståndsskyldiges
ability to anticipate and prevent injury as well as other
special circumstances.
section 12 of the consumer shall notify the other party if the claim
compensation within two years from the time the injury occurred. Do
the consumer does not have it, the consumer lost its right to
compensation for the damage suffered.
Information in contracts
paragraph 13 of the agreement between a consumer and a supplier of
natural gas shall contain
1. natural gas provider's name, address, telephone number and
website,
2. natural gas supplier's commitment vis-à-vis the consumer,
3. when the agreement is struck, and at what time
natural gas supplier is planning to take over deliveries to
the consumer,
4. where the consumer can find information about
natural gas prices and other conditions of the supplier,
5. the conditions laid down for invoicing and payment,
6. the duration of the agreement or whether it is valid until further notice,
7. what applies in respect of the extension of a contract that runs
for some time,
8. the conditions for termination of the contract,
9. how compensation is calculated on the early termination of a
Agreement, which runs for some time,
10. the conditions for the replacement of natural gas supplier
meet its commitment under the agreement, and
11. how natural gas supplier on their website and on request
otherwise provide the additional
consumer related information referred to in section 18.
Information about the contractual terms and conditions and the information referred to in the first
subparagraph shall be communicated to the consumer before the contract is concluded or
to be confirmed. Law (2011:713).
section 14 of the agreement between a consumer and a business that
engaged in the transmission of natural gas shall contain
1. company name, address, telephone number and Web site,
2. the company's commitment towards the consumer,
3. when the agreement is struck,
4. where the consumer can find information about the company's rates
and other conditions,
5. the conditions laid down for invoicing and payment,
6. the conditions for termination of the contract,
7. conditions for compensation if the company fails to meet its
obligation under the agreement, and
8. how the company on its website and, upon request, in any other
way provides the additional consumer related
information referred to in section 18. Law (2011:713).
Payment way
section 15, A provider of natural gas may not discriminate against a consumer
only because of the method of payment chosen by the consumer.
If a supplier of natural gas or an undertaking performing
transmission of natural gas uses a system with
prepayment for consumers, this must be reasonable and
based on the expected consumption. Law (2011:713).
Changed terms
section 16 of The natural gas provider that intends to change the terms and conditions of
a contract that is valid until further notice with a consumer shall
inform consumers about the change. Notification shall be made
through a specific message to the consumer. Of the message
It should be made clear that the consumer has the right to terminate the agreement.
The new terms shall not become effective until at least two
months after the message has been sent.
Law (2011:713).
Price increases
section 17 When a price increase has taken place, the consumer shall be informed
about this in the next invoice from
natural gas provider. It should be made clear when the price change came
in force and how prices changed. Law (2011:713).
Information about the consumer's rights
section 18 natural gas suppliers and companies engaged in transfers
of natural gas signs contract with consumers on their
websites provide clear information on
1. consumer rights,
2. how the consumer should go about to complain,
3. the bodies which the consumer can turn to for
information or dispute resolution, and
4. independent user advice, where consumers can get advice
If available energy efficiency measures and
comparison profiles.
The information shall be submitted, at the consumer's request, on the other
way.
Natural gas suppliers and companies engaged in transfers of
natural gas, on or in connection with invoices to consumers
either leave the information that follows from the first subparagraph
or refer to the information on the website and
on request be provided otherwise. Law (2014:271).
Replacement of natural gas supplier
19 § a change in natural gas supplier shall be carried out without
Special cost for the consumer.
When replacing the natural gas supplier, the consumer shall receive a
final invoice within six weeks from the date on which the withdrawal
natural gas supplier's delivery expired. Law (2011:713).
Handling of complaints
section 20 of the suppliers of natural gas and companies engaged in
transmission of natural gas should have established routines for
handling of complaints from consumers. Law (2011:713).
8 a Cape. Was repealed by law (2012:274).
Chapter 9. Exception
Introductory provisions
§ 1 the person has applied for the concession relating to the construction of a
natural gas pipeline, a storage facility or a
gasification plant gets, if the management or
the plant is large in scale, be granted a derogation from
the obligations referred to in Chapter 3. 2 – 2 d, 5 and 6 chap., § 4. 5 and
6 section, Chapter 6. 1-6 sections and Chapter 7. § 5.
The same applies to those who have applied for the concession relating to the
a substantial expansion of capacity in an existing such
management or facility.
A decision on the exemption may cover all or part of the
the capacity of the pipeline or facility.
Law (2014:246).
Conditions for exemption
section 2 of a derogation under paragraph 1 may be granted only if the
a) investment strengthens competition in
gas supply and increase security of supply,
(b)) the risk associated with the investment is such that the
the investment does not lose the exemption is not granted,
(c)) the installations concerned will be held by a
legal person who does not hold a current
natural gas facilities,
d) fees are charged only by the users of the new
facilities, and
e) a granted exception will not harm competition
or an economically efficient functioning of the internal market for
natural gas or prevent the establishments to which the
new installations must be connected, from working economically
effectively.
The provision in the first subparagraph (c) shall not apply in cases such as
referred to in paragraph 1, second subparagraph.
Terms and conditions
section 3 a granted exemption under paragraph 1 shall relate to a given
time.
An exemption decision should be reconciled with the conditions needed
to ensure that the requirements of paragraph 2 are met.
Of an exemption decision shall state that the decision may be
to be amended or repealed at the request of the European
the Commission. Law (2011:713).
3 a § Before an exemption decision communicated to conditions
be established for the management of capacity.
Conditions shall ensure that
1. all potential users of management or
the plant will be able to register their interest to
sign an agreement on certain capacity before capacity is allocated,
and
2. the capacity that is not used, the subject of
trading on a market and that the person who has signed an agreement
capacity is the ability to engage in such trade.
The applicant for exemption shall be allocated capacity
within six months after the conditions have been established
According to the first and second subparagraphs. An exception may not
granted before capacity has been allocated. Law (2012:336).
The review authority
4 § the Government Announces rules on cases in which questions
pursuant to this chapter must be examined by the Agency for the cooperation of
energy regulators and in what cases they examined by
the supervisory authority. Law (2012:336).
section 5 was repealed by law (2012:336).
section 6 of the repealed law (2012:336).
10 Cape. Supervision, etc.
Supervision
§ 1 the supervisory authority supervises the
1. this Act, regulations issued in connection
to the law and the conditions that have been notified under the Act
compliance, and
2. European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) no 715/2009
of 13 July 2009 on conditions for access to
the natural gas transmission networks and repealing Regulation (EC)
No 1775/2005 are complied with.
Supervision does not extend to the provisions of Chapter 8. with the exception
13 – 20 sections and neither the provisions of Chapter 5.
Team (2013:209).
1 a section of a decision of the supervisory authority pursuant to such
guidelines adopted pursuant to Regulation (EC) no
715/2009 shall state that the decision may be altered or
be revoked at the request of the European Commission.
Law (2011:713).
section 2 of the regulatory authority has the right to request the
information and to obtain the documents necessary for
supervision.
section 3 of the regulatory authority may inform the injunctions
necessary to ensure compliance with the rules and
conditions that are subject to supervision. An injunction may
combined with a penalty.
An order that has been issued in response to a notification
According to paragraph 4 shall be effective immediately. Law (2011:713).
Deadlines
section 4 of the supervisor shall take a decision in a case in
two months from the notification came in to the authority
If the notification
1. has been filed by someone who has an interest in the matter,
and
2. includes a claim that a holder of a
natural gas pipeline, storage facility or
gasification plant or the system balance responsible not
comply with the provisions covered by the Authority's supervision
According to § 1.
Where the authority needs additional time to decide the matter
the supervisory authority may extend the period by two months or,
If he admits it, with the additional time which can
needed for the matter to be settled. Team (2013:209).
Fees
section 5 of the Government or, by authority of the Government,
the supervisory authority may provide for fees for the
to finance the information which the supervisory authority has, in accordance with
This law and in accordance with the regulations issued on the basis of
the law.
5 (a) repealed by laws (2012:274).
Late payment fee
section 6, If a natural gas undertaking, engaging in activities other than
trade in natural gas, not within the prescribed period to submit the
documents required by regulations that have been issued with
support of Chapter 3. second subparagraph of paragraph 3 or 4. paragraph 3 of the other
paragraph, the company shall pay late fee to the State
According to section 7. The same applies if such natural gas company cannot
submit an audit certificate pursuant to regulations
issued pursuant to Chapter 3. 4 paragraph or Chapter 4.
the third subparagraph of paragraph 4.
Decision concerning the late payment fee will be made by the supervisory authority.
section 7/expires U: 2016-07-01/
A natural gas undertaking shall pay a late fee, if the
documents referred to in paragraph 6 has not been received by the
the supervisory authority within seven months of the fiscal year
output. If the company has decided on continued annual general meeting
According to Chapter 7. paragraph Swedish companies Act (2005:551)
or if continuing the general meeting according to Chapter 7. section 4 of the third
law (1987:667) on economic associations, shall be
company pay late fee only if the documents are not
has been received within nine months of the financial year.
The fee shall amount to 10 000 kroons.
If the documents referred to in paragraph 6 has not been received within two
months from the date of the notification sent to the company if
a decision on late payment fee referred to in the first subparagraph, shall
company pay a new late fee. The new fee will be
may be up to 10 000 kroons.
If the documents referred to in paragraph 6 has not been received within two
months from the date of the notification sent to the company if
a decision on late payment fee in accordance with the second subparagraph, shall
company pay a new late fee. The new fee will be
amount to 20 000 kroons. Act (2005:938).
section 7/entry into force: 07/01/2016
A natural gas undertaking shall pay a late fee if the documents referred to in paragraph 6 has not been submitted to the supervisory authority within seven months of the financial year. If the company has decided on continued annual general meeting in accordance with Chapter 7. paragraph Swedish companies Act (2005:551) or if the continued general meeting according to Chapter 7. 12 section Act (1987:667) on economic associations, however, the company shall pay late fee only if the documents have not been received within nine months of the financial year.
The fee shall amount to 10 000 kroons.
If the documents referred to in paragraph 6 has not been received within two months from the date of the notification sent to the company if a decision on late payment fee in accordance with the first paragraph, the company shall pay a new late fee. The new fee shall amount to 10 000 kroons.
If the documents referred to in paragraph 6 has not been received within two months from the date of the notification sent to the company if a decision on late payment fee in accordance with the second subparagraph, the company shall pay a new late fee. The new fee will be amount to 20 000 kroons. Law (2016:118).
section 8 if registered by a decision of the company
been declared bankrupt or went into liquidation, the decision on
late fee is not notified.
§ 9 the company in due time submitted the documents
as indicated in paragraph 6, but have the file any deficiency that can easily
remedied, the supervisory authority may issue a decision about
late fee only if company has been advised of the
the deficiency and had the opportunity to remedy it, but not done it
within the time specified in the notification. Such
notice may be sent by mail to the adress
the company was last notified of the regulator.
section 10 a late fee will be remitted, if failure to
submit the document appears to be excusable in the light of
circumstances for which the company has not been able to control.
The fee shall also be remitted if it seems obvious
unreasonable to take it out.
Provisions for remission shall be taken into consideration although any claim
If this has not been made, if the consequence of what has
occurred in this case.
section 11 If a late fee has not been paid after
demand for payment, the fee shall be paid for the collection.
The Government may require that the recovery does not need to be requested
for small amounts.
Provisions of the Recovery Act (1993:891) if
recovery of State assets, etc. for the recovery,
enforcement under the enforcement code occur.
section 12 a decision on late charge may be executed even if the
It has not become final.
If a company has the right to get back paid
late fee on the basis of a court decision, the interest
paid on the repayment of the late charge from
month subsequent to that of the late payment fee paid to and
with the month in which the refund is being made. In case of interest
size apply 65 Cape. the third subparagraph of paragraph 4 of
tax Procedure Act (2011:1244). Law (2011:1415).
Preservation of information
paragraph 13 of the Government or the authority, as the Government determines
may provide for an obligation for natural gas suppliers
to document and preserve data on supply contracts,
derivative financial instruments and transactions relating to such contracts
or instruments, and to provide such information on request
a Swedish Government agency or the European Commission.
Law (2012:336).
11 kap. Other provisions
Liability provisions
section 1 to a fine or imprisonment not exceeding one year are judged on that
intentionally or negligently:
1. breach of Chapter 2. 1, 2, or section 3, or
2. breach of terms and conditions issued pursuant to Chapter 2. § 9
second paragraph.
In minor cases are judged not to liability.
2 § To responsibility under this law shall be liable if the Act is not
subject to penalties under the criminal code.
section 3 of The who have breached an imposition of fines is sentenced not to
responsibility under this law for a criminal offence covered by
the injunction.
Appeal
paragraph 4 of the decision of the supervisory authority pursuant to Chapter 2. paragraphs 15 and 16,
Chapter 6. 1 (b), 5, 8, 14-16 and 18 sections, Chapter 7. paragraph 5, second subparagraph
as well as 10 Cape. 3, 4, 7 and 10 sections may be appealed to the General
Administrative Court. Leave to appeal is required at
appeal to the administrative law.
Government Announces rules on appeal to
the Government of the other decision under this Act or under the
regulations that have been issued in connection with the Act.
Team (2013:209).
Transitional provisions
2005:403
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 July 2005, when natural gas Act
(2000:599) is hereby repealed.
2. this law also apply to licences granted
under the natural gas Act (2000:599) and pursuant to lagen (1978:160) om
some pipelines and relating to pipeline for the transport of
natural gas or product of natural gas with the following exceptions.
(a)) 1 paragraph 1 the Act on certain pipelines applied
still on the wires that have begun to be built before 1 August
2000.
b) an exception that has granted by virtue of section 1 of the third
law on certain pipelines shall still apply.
(c)) the provision on the term of validity of a licence has
issued pursuant to the Act on certain pipelines shall remain
apply.
d) a condition of a licence granted in accordance with paragraph 6 of
other law on certain pipelines shall still apply.
3. the obligation, in accordance with Chapter 3. paragraph 5, first subparagraph, of the
possession of a natural gas pipeline to connect other natural gas pipelines
covers before July 1, 2007 natural gas pipelines that
held by customers who purchase natural gas intended for
household consumption.
4. A supplier of natural gas, not before 1 July 2007
take over the supplies to a customer who is purchasing natural gas which is
intended for domestic consumption.
5. A concessionaire that before 1 november 2004 has entered into
an agreement on the acquisition of natural gas needed to
carry out the transfer of natural gas may apply the agreement in its
the remaining period of validity until the end of October
2007.
6. the provisions of Chapter 4. section 3(1) and 6 chap.. section 1,
section 2 and section 3, first and second subparagraphs shall apply from
the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2005, or almost
thereafter. Prior to this, apply the corresponding provisions of the
repealed the law.
7. The provision in Chapter 6. the first sentence of
shall apply to the fees and other terms and conditions for such
connection referred to in Chapter 3. section 5 and on transmission tariffs
which is effective as of the fiscal year that begins on 1
January 2006 or the closest to it then.
The holder of a natural gas pipeline shall, not later than 15 August
2005 to submit an application for authorisation in accordance with Chapter 6. paragraph 5 of the
the first paragraph. The authority shall determine such
case by 30 november 2005.
8. all the gas supplier shall, not later than 31 July 2005
inform the relevant holder of natural gas pipeline in which
exit points they deliver natural gas. The notification shall also
include information about who committed
balance responsibility in the outlet points.
9. The provision in Chapter 7. paragraph 5, second subparagraph, shall apply from
on 1 January 2006.
10. The provision in Chapter 10. paragraph 4 is applied in cases where notification
has been submitted to the supervisory authority on 1 July 2005 or
later.
2010:1976
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 april 2011.
2. Older provisions apply where a decision on notification in accordance with
15-17 sections of Service Act (1970:428) has been taken before 1
April 2011 or if the document has been sent or submitted before
This time.
2011:713
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 January 2011, except in the case of
Chapter 7. sections 8 and 9, which will enter into force on 1 January 2011.
(2) A transmission network operator who applied for certification
According to the law (2011:711) for the certification of certain
natural gas company may operate without prejudice to Chapter 3.
2 section, 2 a and 2 b section until a final
decision in the matter of certification has become final, however,
until March 2, 2012.
2011:1415
This law shall enter into force on 1 January 2012 and apply to
interest relating to the period from 1 January
2013.
2012:336
1. This law shall enter into force on July 1, 2012.
2. The new provisions in Chapter 6. paragraph 5, first subparagraph
However, it does not apply to
a) such tariffs for access to a
gasification plant that is valid for the period prior to the
financial years beginning on 1 January 2013 or almost
Thereafter, or
b) such a tariff for access to a gasification plant
the holder applies from the time a
the application for authorisation has been submitted to
the supervisory authority until the authority has notified
decision in the case, if the application has been filed before the expiration
by August 2012.
2013:209
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 June 2013.
2. the provisions of Chapter 3. section 3 apply for the first time for
the fiscal year that begins on January 1, 2014, or closest to the
thereafter.
3. the provisions of Chapter 6. 6 – 24 § § are applied the first time
for a regulatory period commencing on 1 January 2015.
4. Older regulations still apply to the conditions for
such connection as referred to in Chapter 3. § 5, transfer and
storage of natural gas as well as access to a
gasification plant, which relates to the period before 1 January
2015.
5. Balance agreement concluded before 1 June 2013, subject to
not by the provision in Chapter 7. § 5 in its new wording under
the remaining period of validity of the contract.
2014:246
This law shall enter into force on the 1 July 2014 in the case of Chapter 1. section 2,
Chapter 7. paragraphs 1 and 4, as well as Chapter 9. § 1 and 1 January
2015.
2015:251
1. this law shall enter into force on July 1, 2015.
2. the provision shall apply for the first time for the financial year
beginning 1 January 2016 or closest to it then.
