Directive 2009/73/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning common rules for the internal market in natural gas and repealing Directive 2003/55/EC.

Subject

Energy

Keyword

Natural gas Energy conservation/energy production Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Transport/storage

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Directive lays down common rules for the transmission, distribution, supply and storage of natural gas. In particular, it establishes provisions governing the granting of authorizations in this field and further regulates monitoring of security of gas supply. Annex I lays down measures on consumer protection.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Natural Gas Supply Act (No. 996 of 2011).

Legislation | Denmark | 2006

Keyword: Basic legislation, Natural gas, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Transport/storage, Certification, Concession, Inspection, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energy Law (1998)

Legislation | Latvia | 1998 (2016)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Hydropower generation, Renewable energy, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Consumer protection, Business/industry/corporations, Protection of environment, Registration, Natural gas, Oil, Hazards, Liability/compensation, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Pollution control, Environmental standards, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on Regulators of Public Utilities (2000)

Legislation | Latvia | 2000 (2017)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Business/industry/corporations, Governance, Waste management, Local government, Royalties/fees, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Water supply, Sewerage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Natural Gas Act (2003)

Legislation | Estonia | 2003 (2019)

Keyword: Natural gas, Environmental fees/charges, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, International trade, Business/industry/corporations, Consumer protection, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Public health, Inspection, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1342 on natural gas.

Legislation | Norway | 2003

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Transport/storage, Natural gas, Internal trade, Bioenergy, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. XL of 2008 on natural gas supply and Governmental Decree No. 19 of 2009 (I.30.) implementing the provisions of the Act.

Legislation | Hungary | 2008 (2013)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Energy conservation/energy production, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Natural gas, Institution, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1034 on implementing natural gas distribution networks and planning for future gas transmission needs.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Transport/storage, Policy/planning, Internal trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Energinet (No. 271 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 2004 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Internal trade, Registration, Natural gas, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Continental shelf, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Electricity Supply Act, the Natural Gas Supply Act, the Heating Supply Act, Energinet.dk Act and the Act to Promote Renewable Energy (No. 466 of 2011).

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Natural gas, Energy conservation/energy production, Transport/storage, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on gas market.

Legislation | Croatia | 2013

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Basic legislation, Natural gas, Energy conservation/energy production, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental standards, Internal trade, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 822 on regulations rules for the review of natural gas supply prices and conditions.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act no. 250/2012 on network industries.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2012

Keyword: Basic legislation, Natural gas, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Internal trade, Institution, Business/industry/corporations

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energy Law No. 251/2012.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2012 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Internal trade, Inspection, Renewable energy, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Gas Supply Act (No. 423 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 2000 (2023)

Keyword: Natural gas, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Transport/storage, Certification, Concession, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 311 on consumer protection under the Natural Gas Supply Act.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Contract/agreement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Internal trade, Natural gas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. XXII of 2013 on the Hungarian Utilities and Energy Control Agency.

Legislation | Hungary | 2013

Keyword: Institution, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1354 on consumer protection concerning natural gas supply.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Natural gas, Energy conservation/energy production, Contract/agreement, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Smart Meters Operation Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2016

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energy Act.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2014 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Climate change, Coal, Consumer protection, Hydropower generation, Inspection, Institution, Natural gas, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Protection of environment, Renewable energy, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto-Ley Nº 1/2019 - Medidas urgentes para adecuar las competencias de la Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia a las exigencias derivadas del derecho comunitario en relación a las Directivas 2009/72/CE y 2009/73/CE del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, de 13 de julio de 2009, sobre normas comunes para el mercado interior de la electricidad y del gas natural.

Legislation | Spain | 2019

Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Internal trade, Non-governmental entity, Business/industry/corporations

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) 2019/942 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators.

Legislation | European Union | 2019

Keyword: Institution, Energy conservation/energy production, Climate change

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 108 “On natural gas”.

Legislation | Moldova, Republic of | 2016 (2017)

Keyword: Natural gas, Energy conservation/energy production, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No.93 of 2011 implementing Directives 2009/72/EC, 2009/73/EC and 2008/92/EC relating to common rules for the internal electricity market, natural gas and a Community procedure on final consumer price transparency, as well as the repeal of Directives 2003/54/EC and 2003/55/EC.

Legislation | Italy | 2011

Keyword: Fiscal and market measures, Early warning system, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Natural gas, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Transport/storage, Monitoring, Renewable energy, Consumer protection, Data collection/reporting, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation (EU) 2022/869 on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure, amending Regulations (EC) No 715/2009, (EU) 2019/942 and (EU) 2019/943 and Directives 2009/73/EC and (EU) 2019/944, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 347/2013.

Legislation | European Union | 2022

Keyword: Climate change, Energy conservation/energy production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action.

Legislation | European Union | 2018 (2021)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Climate change, Ozone layer, Environmental planning, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Bioenergy, Biofuel

Source: FAO, FAOLEX