ENTSOG Annual Report 2015

System Development Area

The System Development business area covers all ENTSOG activities related to gas supply, demand and infrastructures. The deliverables are short and medium-to-long-term assessments such as the Ten-Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) and Supply Outlooks. 2015 was marked by the publication of the first TYNDP edition developed under Regulation (EU) 347/2013 and by the support provided to Regional Groups for the 2nd selection of Projects of Common Interest.

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT WG STRUCTURE

System Development

Investment WG

Network Modelling KG

Supply & Demand KG

Coal Gas Electricity TF

Editing KG

AREA STRUCTURE

The Investment Working Group (INV WG) is responsible for all activities of the System Development Business Area.

\\ Supply & Demand Kernel Group (S&D KG): developing S&D approach for ENTSOG deliverables based on analysis of current situation and alternative scenarios; particular focus is given to analysis of S&D data for increased understanding of S&D develop- ment, identifying trends and outlining approaches to defining and studying future scenarios \\ Energy Infrastructure Priorities Kernel Group (EIPKG): adaptation of cost-benefit analysis methodology under new TEN-E Regulation \\ Editing Kernel Group: TYNDP editing and maintaining terminological and stylistic consistency in reports

INV WG is supported in its mission by four Kernel Groups (KGs), each of which focuses on specific areas:

\\ Network Modelling Kernel Group (NeMo KG): developing and enhancing ENTSOG’s network model- ling tool and performing simulations in accordance with defined scenarios

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