Access to the Virtual Trading Point

The Operator is obliged to provide Transmission Users with access to the Virtual Trading Point (VTP). Access to the VTP refers to the possibility of submitting notifications to the Operator regarding the quantity of Natural Gas that has been the subject of a transaction in the VTP between Transmission Users and the allocation of this quantity to the Users.

The provision of Access to the VTP requires the submission of an Application (VTP Access Application) by the User and its approval by the Operator (Approved VTP Access Application), in accordance with the specific provisions of the Transmission Agreement and the relevant provisions of the Code. 

The following are entitled to submit trade notifications:

A) Transmission Users with a valid Approved VTP Access Application.

B) The Operator, on behalf of a Transmission User, in the context of balancing actions in accordance with the provisions of Article [44B] of Chapter [8].

For more information on the procedures for accessing the Virtual Trading Point please refer to chapter 2C of the Network Code.