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Added(e) in a downloadable format that has been agreed between hydrogen network operators and the regulatory authorities – on the basis of an opinion on a harmonised format that shall be provided by ACER – and that allows for quantitative analyses;

Added(f) in consistent units, in particular kWh shall be the unit for energy content and m3 shall be the unit for volume. The constant conversion factor to energy content shall be provided. In addition to the format above, publication in other units is also possible;

Added(g) in the official language(s) of the Member State and in English;

Added(h) all data shall be made available as of [1 October 2025] on one Union-wide central platform, established by the European Network of Network Operators for Hydrogen on a cost efficient basis.

Added2. Hydrogen network operators shall provide details on actual changes to all information referred to under points 4.2 and 4.3 in a timely manner as soon as available to them.

Added4.2. Content of the publication of technical information on network access

Added1. Hydrogen network operators shall publish at least the following information about their systems and services:

Added(a) a detailed and comprehensive description of the different services offered and their charges;

Added(b) the different types of transportation contracts available for these services;

Added(c) the network codes and/or the standard conditions outlining the rights and responsibilities of all network users including:

Added(1) harmonised transportation contracts and other relevant documents;

Added(2) if relevant for access to the network, for all relevant points, a specification of relevant hydrogen quality parameters and the liability or costs of conversion for network users in case hydrogen is outside these specifications;

Added(3) if relevant for access to the system, for all relevant points information on pressure requirements;

Added(d) the harmonised procedures applied when using the hydrogen network, including the definition of key terms;

Added(e) if applicable, the flexibility and tolerance levels included in transportation and other services without separate charge, as well as any flexibility offered in addition to this and the corresponding charges;

Added(f) a detailed description of the hydrogen network of the hydrogen network operator and its relevant points of interconnection as defined in point 2 as well as the names of the operators of the interconnected networks or facilities;

Added(g) the rules applicable for connection to the network operated by the hydrogen network operator;

Added(h) information on emergency mechanisms, as far as it is the responsibility of the hydrogen network operator, such as measures that can lead to the disconnection of customers groups and other general liability rules that apply to the hydrogen network operator;

Added(i) procedures agreed upon by hydrogen network operators at interconnection points, of relevance for access of network users to the hydrogen network concerned, relating to interoperability of the network.

Added2. Relevant points shall include at least:

Added(a) all entry and exit points to and from a hydrogen network operated by a hydrogen network operator, with the exception of exit points connected to a single final customer, and with the exception of entry points linked directly to a production facility of a single producer that is located within the EU;

Added(b) all entry and exit points connecting the networks of hydrogen network operators;

Added(c) all points connecting the network of a hydrogen network operator with an LNG terminal, hydrogen terminals, physical gas hubs, storage and production facilities, unless these production facilities are exempted under point (a);

Added(d) all points connecting the network of a given hydrogen network operator to infrastructure necessary for providing ancillary services.

Added3. Information for single final customers and for production facilities, that is excluded from the definition of relevant points as described under point 2(a) of this section shall be published in aggregate format and considered as one relevant point.

Added4.3. Information to be published at all relevant points and time schedule

Added1. At all relevant points, hydrogen network operators shall publish the information as listed in points (a) to (g), for all services on a numerical basis, in hourly or daily periods. This information and updates shall be published as soon as available to the hydrogen network operator (‘near real time’):

Added(a) the technical capacity for flows in both directions;

Added(b) the total contracted capacity in both directions;

Added(c) the nominations and re-nominations in both directions;

Added(d) the available capacity in both directions;

Added(e) actual physical flows;

Added(f) planned and actual interruption of capacity;

Added(g) planned and unplanned interruptions to services. Planned interruptions shall be published at least 42 days in advance;

Added2. At all relevant points, the information under points 1(a), (b) and (d) of this Article shall be published for a period of at least 24 months ahead.

Added3. At all relevant points, hydrogen network operators shall publish historical information on the requirements of points 1(a) to (f) of this Article for the past 5 years on a rolling basis.

Added4. Hydrogen network operators shall publish measured values of the hydrogen purity and contaminants at all relevant points, on a daily basis. Preliminary figures shall be published at the latest within 3 days. Final figures shall be published within 3 months after the end of the respective month.

Added5. Further details required to implement points 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3, e.g. details on the format and content of the information necessary for network users for effective access to the network, information to be published at relevant points, details on time schedules, shall be set in a network code established on the basis of Article 52 of this Regulation.

AddedDEFAULT TECHNICAL, LEGAL AND FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 13(14) OF REGULATION (EU) 2017/1938

AddedThis Annex contains the procedure – in the form of mandatory templates – for implementing a solidarity measure under Article 13, to be followed in the event that the Member State requesting solidarity (‘Requesting Member State’) and the Member State obliged to provide the solidarity measure under Article 13(1) and (2) (‘Providing Member State’) have failed to agree or finalise the technical, legal and financial arrangements under Article 13(10).

AddedWhere there are several Providing Member States and bilateral solidarity arrangements are in place with one or several of them, those arrangements should prevail between the Member States having agreed bilaterally. The default arrangements will be applicable only with the remaining Providing Member State.

AddedCommunication between the Requesting and Providing Member States shall primarily be made by e-mail; if not possible, by telephone or any other available means, to be specified in the solidarity request and in confirmed in the acknowledgment of receipt of the request.

AddedThe following templates, as filled-in, shall be sent by e-mail to the relevant counterparts in other Member States (main addressee, for action), as well as to the Commission’s contact point for gas crisis management (in copy, for information).

Added1. Solidarity request (to be filled in in English)

AddedDate: _______________________

AddedTime: _______________________

Added1. On behalf of (Requesting Member State), I request from (Providing Member State) the implementation of solidarity measures under Article 13(1) and Article 13(2) (delete the latter if not relevant). I confirm that the requirements of Article 13(3) are complied with.

Added2. Short description of measures implemented by (Requesting Member State) (as foreseen in Article 13(3)(c)):

Added______________________________________________________________

Added3. (Requesting Member State) undertakes to pay fair and prompt compensation for the solidarity measures to (Providing Member State) in accordance with Article 13(8). The compensation will be paid in EUR within 30 days of receipt of the invoice.

Added4. Competent authority of requesting Member State:

Added______________________________________________________________

AddedContact person:___________________________

AddedE-mail: ________________________________

AddedPhone: +________________________________ back-up phone: _____________________

AddedAlternative instant messaging: +________________________________

Added5. Competent authority of providing Member State (please confirm it in your acknowledgement of receipt):

Added______________________________________________________________

AddedContact person:___________________________

AddedE-mail: ________________________________