Entry- and exitcapacity

Entry and exit capacity can be booked both firm and interruptible. When a shipper books firm capacity, it is certain that this capacity will be available. Interruptible capacity on the other hand, may be interrupted. Interruptible capacity is offered in tranches, where the amount of capacity available in each tranche is usually determined on the basis of realised gas flows in the past, including the most recent year.

The amount of interruptible capacity that is offered in the tranches is determined every year. Interruptible capacity will not be offered until firm capacity is sold out. Capacity in a tranche with a higher probability of being interrupted will not be sold until all capacity in a tranche with a lower probability of interruption is sold. When capacity becomes available at a network point, interruptible capacity can be automatically upgraded to firm capacity or to interruptible capacity with a lower probability of interruption, based on the time stamp of booking. The tariff for interruptible capacity is 85% and 70% of firm forward tariff for the 85% and 70% tranche. The probability if interruption for these tranches is 0% to 5% and 5% to 15% respectively.

At Dutch border points it is also possible to book capacity in the opposite direction of the physical flow (backhaul or counter flow) on an interruptible basis. This capacity is offered in three tranches, where the amount of capacity available in each tranche is usually determined as the basis of realised gas flows in the past including the most recent year. On the basis of past realised gas flows, the capacity in the 90% tranche has an almost zero probability of interruption. The tariff for this backhaul tranche is 90% of the backhaul tariff. Similar to interruptible capacity in the physical direction of the flow, the capacity in the 85% and 70% backhaul tranches have a probability of interruption respectively of 0% to 5% and 5% to 15%, based on past performances, and are charged at 85% and 70% respectively of the backhaul tariff.

Contracted capacity can be cancelled in the event of bankruptcy or closing down of a directly connected end user. A tariff equal to 50% of the tariff valid at the time when the contract is terminated will be applied to the cancelled capacity for the entire duration of the contract.

Transport capacity can be booked online. This way it is possible to book capacity on a short term basis for most entry and exit points. In many cases this can take place up to one day before the start of the contract. However, there are also entry and exit points which are subject to manual availability checks and a handling period between the moment of submitting the request for entry and/or exit capacity and the moment of actual transport may apply. The handling period may not exceed 10 days and in practice the handling period for most bookings is much shorter. Registering a secondary transport capacity trade can also be processed on a short term basis. Such a transfer can be performed up to one day prior to the contract date.

You can find more in information in the Transmission Service Conditions.

In case you do not use GEA Click & Book, please see at application forms to apply for booking.