On 18 April 2013 Bulgartransgaz EAD submitted to the State Energy and Water Regulatory Commission an application for certification as an independent gas transmission operator.
Thus the company ensures the necessary organizational independence and the existence of all human, physical, technical and financial resources for carrying out its activities and proves absolute fulfillment of its obligations as an independent, nationally responsible transmission system operator of a Member-State of the European Union.
The Regulator shall take decision on the certification of the operator and notify the European Commission accordingly. The decision for certification of an independent transmission operator is to be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Bulgartransgaz EAD maintains and develops reliable and secure natural gas transmission and storage infrastructure in the country and offers services to all participants in the regional market on equal terms and under transparent conditions. “We strive to provide our valuable contribution to the successful development of the common European energy policy which prior objective is the development of pan-European liberalized gas market, ensuring the best conditions for customers," said Kiril Temelkov, Executive Director of the Company.
The launch of the certification procedure is in compliance with the requirements of Art. 10 and Chapter IV of Directive 2009/73/EC, Art. 3 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009, Art. 81a, para 2 of the Energy Act and the regulations. It is an essential part of the overall implementation of the Third Energy Liberalisation Package, for which our Company follows active and effective policy.