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Natural Gas Market Law (No. 4646).

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Natural gas Transport/storage Authorization/permit Certification
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
The Law enters into force on the date of its official publication.
Abstract

This Law concerns with liberalization of the natural gas market and thus formation of an independent supervision and control mechanism over the same, so as to ensure supply of good-quality natural gas to consumers in a regular and environmentally sound manner under competitive conditions. The Law covers the import, transmission, distribution, storage, marketing, trade and export of natural gas and the rights and obligations of all real and legal persons relating to these activities. The Law consists of two Parts divided into 22 articles, dealing with the following matters: general provisions (Part I, arts. 1- 8) and miscellaneous provisions (Part II, art. 9-22). All activities in natural gas market shall be licensed. Legal entities must obtain a license for each activity and for each facility respectively, if the said activities are to be conducted in more than one facility, before starting operation. Licenses and certificates shall be granted for at least ten years and a maximum of thirty years whenever issued. Energy Market Regulation Authority is the authorized institution responsible for import, transmission, distribution, storage, trade and exportation of natural gas as well as granting licenses and certificates which define the rights and obligations of all real persons and legal entities regarding such activities.

Full text
English
Website
www.erranet.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

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Legislation | Türkiye | 2002 (2023)

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on inspection in natural gas market.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2003

Keyword: Natural gas, Procedural matters, Inspection, Energy conservation/energy production, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on certification in natural gas market.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2002 (2023)

Keyword: Natural gas, Certification, Procedural matters, Business/industry/corporations, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on inspection in electricity market.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2007

Keyword: Procedural matters, Inspection, Energy conservation/energy production, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law Regarding the Amendment to the Natural Gas Market Law (No. 5367)

Legislation | Türkiye | 2005

Keyword: Natural gas, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX