Decree-Law No. 140/2006 establishing the legal regime for transport and underground storage of natural gas. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, Série I, No. 143, 26 July 2006, pp. 5284-5338. Subject Energy, Mineral resources Keyword Authorization/permit Transport/storage Natural gas Concession Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force on the day after its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law, consisting of 14 Chapters and 4 Annexes, establishes the legal regime for transport and underground storage of natural gas, as well as for liquefied gas (GNL) and for distribuition of natural gas. Annexes specify respective concession requirements and procedures for obtaining an authorization to perform the above mentioned activities. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Decree-Law No. 30/2006 regulating National Natural Gas System Organization (SNGN). Legislation | Portugal | 2006 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Natural gas Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Order No. 181/2012 approving the Regulation for Natural Gas Underground Storage. Legislation | Portugal | 2012 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Natural gas, Research Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 142/2011 approving the Regulation of the National Transport of Natural Gas. Legislation | Portugal | 2011 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Natural gas, Concession Source: FAO, FAOLEX