1. EU CAM Network Code and CMP Guideline Proposal Update
Transmission Workgroup
1st December 2011

2. Capacity Allocation Mechanism Update
ENTSOG published the draft CAM Network Code for consultation 21st June 2011
This consultation closed 3rd August 2011
ENTSOG fully analysed the responses. As a result of the wide stakeholder views the ENTSOG Capacity Working Group refined existing options or developed new ones.
ENTSOG decided to re-consult stakeholders on key concepts such as Auction design, Capacity products and the Sunset clause default rule
The second formal consultation on new or modified CAM concepts was issued 24th October 2011
Consultation closed 14th November 2011.

3. Summary of Responses:
Products
Start date
Algorithm
Limit price steps
Quarterly 14
1st Jan 5
Multiple 28
Unlimited 35
Yearly 24
1st Oct 29
Single 6
Limited 1
No preference 4 2
Minimise unsold
Default Rule
Auction Premium Split
Minimise 9
Max 12
Proportional 13
Draft NC 24
Partial 5
Equal
No preference 21 16
Full consultation responses available at:

4. CAM Timetable Activity By when ENTSOG Finalise Network Code 16/01/12
Internal Governance Approval
26/01/12
ENTSOG Board Approval
06/03/12
Deliver Network Code to ACER
09/03/12

5. Congestion Management Procedures Guideline Update
Draft CMP Guidelines developed by the Commission - Mid October 2011
ENTSOG formally responded following it’s review of the Guideline
An updated draft CMP Guideline was issued by the Commission 11th November 2011, some of the issues raised by ENTSOG have been addressed – ENTSOG will again formally respond
17th November Member States met to discuss the proposed CMP arrangements
The Commission have an aspiration to publish final Guidelines in January 2012
The first Comitology meeting for Member States is expected to be 26th January 2012.