This Act governs activities related to the import, transmission, distribution and sale of natural gas by way of gas networks, and connection to networks. The requirements established in this Act with respect to gas, including liquefied natural gas, shall also apply to biomethane, gas obtained from biomass and other types of gas, provided these meet the quality requirements of gas and they can technically and safely be introduced into and transmitted via the gas network. The Act further provides for operation of gas market; functioning of network; the obligation of undertakings to notify and to obtain authorization; state supervision; and liability.
The Act regulates activities related to import, distribution and trade of natural gas by way of gas networks, and connection to networks. The aforesaid activities must comply with environmental requirements (Chapt. 1). Environmental fees shall be applicable to gas network connection for the purpose of ensuring compliance with environmental requirements. If there is danger to life, health or to the environment, network operators have the right to suspend a network connection without prior notice
Title:
Natural Gas Act (2003)
Country:
Estonia
Type of document:
Legislation
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Repealed:
No
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