ACER Analyses ENTSOG's EU Gas Supply Outlook For The Winter Of 2015

The Agency has also adopted recently an opinion on ENTSOG’s Winter Supply Outlook 2014-15. The Agency notes that according to ENTSOG, the capability of the European transmission system is appropriate as a whole to serve European markets in severe winter conditions or in a short-term disruption. However, the Agency points out that the implementation of infrastructure developments notably in South-East Europe is lagging behind planned schedules. On a positive note, the Agency agrees with the finding that the high level of gas in underground gas storages in the EU contributes to a higher level of operational flexibility in the current winter season. The Agency welcomes that ENTSOG has expanded the scope of non-EU countries in the analysis and encourages ENTSOG to include all relevant Contracting Parties of the Energy Community in the upcoming analyses.