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Natural Gas Act (2003)

Country
Estonia
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
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.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/est67189.pdf
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/est67189eng.pdf
Web site
http://www.riigiteataja.ee
Date of consolidation/reprint
Entry into force notes
1 July 2003.
Notes
Consolidated version of the Act, as last amended by the Act of 16 April 2024.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
State Gazette I, no. 21 of 2003.
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Maagaasiseadus (2003)
Implements
Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC.
Directive 2009/73/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning common rules for the internal market in natural gas and repealing Directive 2003/55/EC.
Council Directive 2004/67/EC concerning measures to safeguard security of natural gas supply.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action.