Contract structure in the Netherlands

Left: GTS has concluded a Connection Agreement with the grid connections. These customers in turn have a delivery contract with a supplier.

Centre: The contract between the shippers and GTS is governed by the terms and conditions set down in the Transmission Service Conditions (TSC). A shipper has a supply contract with a supplier(or may himself be a supplier of natural gas).

Right: Regional Network Companies (RNCs), such as Continuon and Essent Netwerk, are also connected to the GTS network and are therefore also classed as grid connections. The RNCs transport the gas through their own network to the consumer (households, offices, etc.), who has concluded a connection and transport contract with them. The consumer has also taken out a supply contract with a supplier. Most households have a contract with an RNC which includes their connection and transport costs. They have therefore not concluded seperate connection and transport contracts.