40th European Gas Regulatory Forum

1. 29 Apr 2026, 13:00 - 18:45 (CEST)

   Day 1

   • 13.00 – 14:00  Welcome Coffee
   • 14:00 – 14:20  Opening address
     • Opening address from the Commission
     • Opening address from the Council Presidency (tbc)
     • Opening address from the CNMC
   • 14:20 – 15:20  Policy updates by the Chair
     • This session will provide updates on latest policy developments.
       • EC
       • Discussion - 30’
   • 15:20 – 16:35  Market update and outlook
     • This session will provide updates on the latest market developments and an update on ENTSOG’s initiative for a mid-term infrastructure assessment framework.
       • ACER
       • IEA
       • ENTSOG
       • Discussion - 15’
   • 16:35 – 17:05  Coffee Break
   • 17:05 – 17:25  Market functioning in the Energy Community
     • This session will provide an update on the key developments in the Energy Community since the last Madrid Forum.
       • Energy Community Secretariat
       • Discussion - 10’
   • 17:25 – 17:55  Gas Market Task Force
     • This session will focus on the outcomes of the Gas Market Task Force, which was created under the Affordable Energy Action Plan.
       • EC
       • ACER
       • Discussion - 15’
   • 17:55 – 18:35  REMIT 2.0                         
     • This session will provide an update on the preparation of a Delegated Act on a threshold for publishing inside information, the Delegated Act on inside information platforms and registered reporting mechanisms, the Implementing Act on REMIT data reporting and ACER’s planning regarding upcoming guidance on certain provisions of the those acts.
       • EC
       • JRC
       • ACER
       • Discussion - 10’
   • 18:35 – 18:45  Closing of Day 1
2. 30 Apr 2026, 09:00 - 17:00 (CEST)

   Day 2

   • 09:00 – 09:40  EU Energy Platform: Gas and Biomethane Mechanism   
     • This session will focus on the upcoming launch of the Gas and Biomethane Mechanism – an EC initiative to support (i) negotiations for gas and biomethane supplies and (ii) investments in biomethane and on the evolution of biomethane injections.
       • EC
       • ENTSOG
       • Discussion - 10’
   • 09:40 – 10:20  REPowerEU
     • This session will focus on the main building blocks, timeline and first experience with the implementation of REPowerEU.
       • EC
       • Belgium (tbc)
       • CAN
       • Discussion - 10’
   • 10:20 – 11:00  Coffee break
   • 11:00 – 12:30  Hydrogen and Decarbonised Gas Markets Package – Implementation
     • This session will address the implementation of the Hydrogen and Decarbonised Gas Markets Package. It will include updates on the implementation of the Gas Regulation, incl. ACER’s cost-efficiency comparison, the EU DSO entity and an overview of transposition requirements. Member States and stakeholders are encouraged to share their experience regarding the implementation and transposition of the Package.
       • EC
       • ACER / CEER
       • MSs (tbc)
       • Discussion - 30’
   • 12:30 – 14:00  Buffet Lunch
   • 14:00 – 15:00  Network Codes and Guidelines
     • This session will focus on the implementation of the Network Codes and Guidelines and provide an outlook on next steps. Concretely the session will include updates on the amendment process of the Capacity Allocation Mechanisms Network Code, the conclusions on the Congestion Management Procedure guidelines, on tariffs, the gas quality standard and the need to amend the Interoperability Network Code. Stakeholders are invited to share their views on priority areas.
       • EC
       • ACER
       • ENTSOG
       • Discussion - 20’
   • 15:00 – 16:00  Cocktail reception
   • 16:00 – 17:00  Conclusions of the Forum

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