TAP Network Code Revisions

The TAP Network Code (TNC) was initially published on 10 August 2020, with subsequent amendments coming into effect on 12 April 2022, 1 April 2023 and 2 January 2025.

In 2025, TAP developed a further revision of the TNC, enabling more than one physical entry points to TAP, including an amended fuel gas allocation methodology and implementing a shipper registration portal. A Revision Proposal contemplating these changes was published by TAP for public consultation lasting 30 days and closing on 14 April 2025. The three NRAs have jointly approved the amendments to the TAP Network Code (ratification can be found at this link: https://www.arera.it/fileadmin/allegati/docs/25/317-2025-R-gas-ANNEX_A.pdf).

This Revision Proposal introduces a set of further amendments to the aforementioned April 2025 version of the TNC, which therefore is the base document against which these amendments are shown.

The focus of this Revision is, within TAP’s specific regulatory framework, to define the cost pass-through allocation mechanism for costs related to:

 i.  Compression Electricity; and

 ii. compliance with the Methane Emission Regulation (MER) (and any replacement or similar law applicable to TAP in relation to the reduction of methane emissions).

The proposed amendments, the supporting rationale and an estimated timeframe for implementation of the amendments are summarised in the Revision Proposal.

In accordance with Section 22 of the TAP Network Code, TAP is conducting a public consultation on the Revision Proposal from 30 July until 15 September 2025.

Stakeholders who wish to participate in the public consultation are invited to submit their comments by sending the Response Template published below to TAP by 15 September 2025 23:59 CET at the email address public.consultation@tap-ag.com.

Relevant documents are available to download by clicking the titles below.

TAP’s latest update to its Network Code was published in January 2025.

The focus of this revision is to prepare for the situation of more than one physical entry point to TAP, as Nea Mesimvria is expected to become a physically bidirectional interconnection point. Further, a registration portal is introduced to streamline the registration process in TAP.

The proposed amendments, the supporting rationale and an estimated timeframe for implementation of the amendments are summarised in a Revision Proposal.

As per Section 22 of the TAP Network Code, TAP is conducting a public consultation on the Revision Proposal from 14 March till 14 April 2025.

Stakeholders that wish to participate in the public consultation are invited to submit their comments by sending the Response Template published below to TAP by 14 April 2025 23:59 CET at the email address public.consultation@tap-ag.com.

Relevant documents are available to download by clicking the titles below.

TAP’s latest update to its Network Code was published in April 2023.

The focus of this Revision Proposal is the introduction of a ‘Within-Day’ product in TAP.

The proposed amendments, the supporting rationale and an estimated timeframe for implementation of the amendments are summarised in a Revision Proposal.

As per Section 22 of the TNC, TAP conducted a public consultation on the Revision Proposal from 12 July till 12 August 2024.

Stakeholders who wished to participate in the public consultation were invited to submit their comments by sending the Response Template published below to TAP by 12 August 2024 23:59 CET at the email address public.consultation@tap-ag.com.

 Relevant documents are available to download by clicking the titles below.

TAP incorporated some amendments, predominantly to include a methodology for congestion management procedures applicable to TAP.

The proposed amendments, the rationale and an estimated timeframe for implementation of those amendments are summarised in the relevant Revision Proposal.

As per Section 22 of the TNC, between 20 December 2022 and 31 January 2023, TAP conducted a public consultation on proposed revisions to the TAP Network Code.

Stakeholders were invited to participate in the public consultation and submit their comments by sending the Response Template to TAP by 31 January 2023 23:59 CET at the latest to the email address public.consultation@tap-ag.com.

Relevant documents are available to download by clicking the titles below.

TAP’s Network Code was published on 10 August 2020 and underpins TAP’s daily commercial activities since the start of operations. Building on the experience in the year that has passed since publication, but also on feedback from the TAP stakeholder forum, TAP wishes to incorporate some amendments, predominantly to improve the processes of registration and credit management. Furthermore, acknowledging the market demand, TAP wishes to introduce the possibility for shippers to book virtual entry capacity to TAP in Greece, for potential use in combination with VTP trade or exit capacities.

The proposed amendments, the supporting rationale for those amendments and an estimated timeframe for the implementation of those amendments were summarised in a Revision Proposal.

As per Section 22 of the TNC, between 12 October 2021 and 11 November 2021, TAP undertook a public consultation on the Revision Proposal.

Stakeholders that wished to participate to the public consultation were invited to submit their comments by sending the Response Template published below to TAP, latest by 11 November 2021 23:59 CET, at the email address public.consultation@tap-ag.com.

Relevant documents are available to download by clicking the titles below.

Between 7 August 2018 and 30 September 2018, TAP undertook a public consultation of its Network Code. Relevant documents are available to download by clicking the title of the summarised entry below.