Conditions for provision of linepack flexibility service
Article 44
1. Linepack flexibility service can only be provided once all the following criteria are met: (a) the transmission system operator shall not need to enter into any contracts with any other infrastructure provider, such as storage system operator or LNG system operator, for the purpose of provision of a linepack flexibility service; (b) the revenues generated by the transmission system operator from the provision of a linepack flexibility service shall at least be equal to the costs incurred or to be incurred in providing this service; (c) the linepack flexibility service shall be offered on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis and can be offered using competitive mechanisms; (d) the transmission system operator shall not charge, either directly or indirectly, a network user for any costs incurred by the provision of a linepack flexibility service, should this network user not contract for it; and (e) the provision of a linepack flexibility service shall not have a detrimental impact on cross-border trade. 2. The transmission system operator shall prioritise the reduction of within day obligations over the provision of a linepack flexibility service.