ENTSOG Annual Report 2014

First-Hand Impressions

For years these pages were dedicated to the foreword of Stephan Kamphues, the ENTSOG president. Instead of sharing his thoughts about ENTSOG, our president was interested in the opinions of our Brussels Team Members. Therefore this space is devoted to some of our colleagues, seconded from European Transmission System Operators, who share “first-hand impres- sions” of their work in different areas of our association.

DAVIDE VOLZONE Subject Manager with focus on Transparency

ENTSOG promotes closer cooperation be- tween Europe’s TSOs in order to ensure the development of a Europe-wide transmission system in line with European Union energy objectives. ENTSOG’s stakeholders know that its role is not only that of an association able to represent their Members in Europe, but is also that of an entity that proposes solutions. These solutions always take into account requests and advice received from external stakeholders with the aim of improving the European gas market. Davide Volzone Subject Manager, System Operation since 2013

Indeed, the decisions to be made in ENTSOG are discussed both in the different Working Groups and with the stakeholders, who always have the opportunity to voice their opinions at special workshops or meetings. The many meetings held with external stakeholders dem- onstrate ENTSOG’s balanced role in the gas market. The openness of those working at ENTSOG with respect to external opinions not previously considered is further proof of our motto ‘a fair partner to all Working in ENTSOG means being actively part of Europe and feeling yourself as an actor in the creation of the Inter-

Working in ENTSOG means being actively part of Europe and feeling yourself as an actor in the creation of the Internal Energy Market.

nal Energy Market. Moreover, you have the opportunity to interact and work with people coming from all European countries, who have different ways of thinking and cultures, and elements which contribute to opening your mind. In addition, the work environment is very collaborative and all colleagues are always available to cooperate. The continuous points of views exchanged with your colleagues enhance the flexibility of your mind and enable you to be more dynamic during the decisional process. Moreover, you can learn the gas market rules of the European countries with the aim of harmonising them. You feel like you are in the heart of Europe and you can contribute to its improvement.

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