
Course description
Welcome from the Course Director and Main Lecturer
Course Objectives:
This focused 3-day educational workshop is supposed to provide in-depth and practical understanding of gas transmission tariff setting with special focus on entry-exit regimes.
The program will be a combination of expert presentations and simulated group work calculation. Topics discussed include capacity allocation, regulatory asset base and revenue reconciliation, reference price methodology and reserve price calculation.
Topics:
- Introduction of Tariff Setting: Main Principles and Tariff Systems
- Capacity Allocation on the Transmission System, Principles, Models, Platforms
- Regulatory Asset Base and Revenue Reconciliation
- Structure and Logic of the Tariff Network Code
- Reference Price Methodologies: Capacity Weighted Distance, Postage Stamp, Virtual Point Based and Matrix
- Reference Price Calculation
- Adjustment Possibilities and Reserve Prices
- Reserve Price Calculation
- Hot Topics/ Challenges by Participants
Credits awarded upon successful completion of his Workshop: 5 CER credits.
For more information on the programme and criteria please visit: https://erranet.org/trainings/cer/
Course registration
ERRA Full Members | EUR 745 + 27% VAT |
ERRA Associate Members | EUR 845 + 27% VAT |
Non-Member Regulators | EUR 945 + 27% VAT |
Non-regulators | EUR 1 145 + 27% VAT |
Tuition fee includes: course materials, lunches and coffee breaks during the workshop.
Kindly note that accommodation is not included in the tuition fee. Accommodation cost for 3 nights (May 5-8) can be added to the tuition fee in the amount of 228 EUR + 27% VAT if you chose to stay at the training venue (European Youth Centre Budapest (EYCB); http://www.eycb.coe.int). (In case participants wish to stay at a different location, please note that they will need to do their own hotel arrangements.)
Course location
Budapest
Hungary
European Youth Centre Budapest (EYCB)
Address: Zivatar u. 1-3., H-1024 Budapest
Tel.: +36 1 438 1030 ǀ Fax +36 1 212 4076
E-mail: eycbsecretariat-at-coe.int
Web: www.eycb.coe.int
TARIFF SETTING CONCEPTS
Opening Address and Introduction by Participants

Takácsné Tóth, Borbála
Senior Researcher, Regional Centre for Energy Policy Research (REKK), Hungary
Introduction of Tariff Setting: Main Principles and Tariff Systems; History and Latest Developments in the EU (Creation and Implementation of the Tariff Network Code)

Takácsné Tóth, Borbála
Senior Researcher, Regional Centre for Energy Policy Research (REKK), Hungary
Group Photo, Coffee Break
Capacity Allocation on the Transmission System, Principles, Models, Platforms

Szolnoki, Pálma
Head of Department, Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority (HEA), Hungary
Lunch
Determining Required Revenues for Gas Transmission I.

Haralambopoulos, Nick
Director, Economic Consulting Associates (ECA) Ltd., United Kingdom
Coffee Break
Determining Required Revenues for Gas Transmission II.

Haralambopoulos, Nick
Director, Economic Consulting Associates (ECA) Ltd., United Kingdom
End of Day 1
Practical Exercise: REFERENCE PRICE
Structure and Logic of the Tariff Network Code – Reference Price Methodology I. – Capacity Weighted Distance (CWD)

Kácsor, Enikő
Senior Research Associate, Regional Centre for Energy Policy Research (REKK), Hungary
Coffee Break
Reference Price Calculation: Capacity Weighted Distance (CWD) Calculation in Excel with Detailed Explanation
Instructor: Kácsor, Enikő - Research Associate, Regional Centre for Energy Policy Research (REKK), Hungary
Lunch
Reference Price Methodology II. – Postage Stamp, Virtual Point Based and Matrix – Overview of EU Practices and Latest Developments

Kácsor, Enikő
Senior Research Associate, Regional Centre for Energy Policy Research (REKK), Hungary
Coffee Break
The Tariff Network Code Implementation and ACER Recommendations

Martinez, Miguel
Gas Market Officer, Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER)
End of Day 2
Practical Exercise: RESERVE PRICE
Adjustment Possibilities and Reserve Prices

Kácsor, Enikő
Senior Research Associate, Regional Centre for Energy Policy Research (REKK), Hungary
Reserve Price Calculation in Excel with Detailed Explanation
Instructor: Kácsor, Enikő - Research Associate, Regional Centre for Energy Policy Research (REKK), Hungary
Coffee Break
Hot topics: Challenges Presented by Participants
Final Test
Lunch
Course Evaluation, Final Comments and Farewell

Takácsné Tóth, Borbála
Senior Researcher, Regional Centre for Energy Policy Research (REKK), Hungary
End of Workshop

Takácsné Tóth, Borbála
Senior Researcher, Regional Centre for Energy Policy Research (REKK), Hungary

Haralambopoulos, Nick
Director, Economic Consulting Associates (ECA) Ltd., United Kingdom

Kácsor, Enikő
Senior Research Associate, Regional Centre for Energy Policy Research (REKK), Hungary

Martinez, Miguel
Gas Market Officer, Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER)

Szolnoki, Pálma
Head of Department, Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority (HEA), Hungary
Please note that Training Materials are available for registered participants and ERRA Members. Please LOGIN with your username and password.
Nr. | Country | Name | Organization | Job Title |
1 | Croatia | Silvije Babić | Croatian Energy Regulatory Agency (HERA) | Senior Associate for Tariff Systems and the Gas and Oil Market |
2 | Latvia | Inga Balabkina | Public Utilities Commission (PUC) | Head of Energy Division, Legal department |
3 | Brazil | Rafael Bandeira | TBG - Brazilian Transmission Company Bolivia-Brazil Gas Pipeline S.A. | Consultant - Business Development and Regulation |
4 | Croatia | Andrea Beribak | Croatian Energy Regulatory Agency (HERA) | Senior Associate for Tariff Systems and the Gas and Oil Market |
5 | Brazil | Edson Daniel Lopes Gonçalves | FGV CERI | Senior Researcher |
6 | Kacper Jarosz | Energy Regulators Regional Association (ERRA) | Junior Regulatory Research Associate | |
7 | Lithuania | Lina Karpavičiūtė | National Commission for Energy Control and Prices (NCC) | Chief Specialist of Gas Division |
8 | Thailand | Sirisak Kiatnoontawee | Office of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), Thailand | Senior Professional |
9 | Brazil | Mauricio Lopes | NTS - Nova Transportadora do Sudeste | Regulatory Affairs Manager |
10 | Brazil | Roberta Mollica | TAG Transportadora Associada de Gas | Contract Coordinator |
11 | Denmark | Chris Nowak | Danish Energy Agency | Legal Officer |
12 | Brazil | Bruno Piloto | NTS - Nova Transportadora do Sudeste | Manager - Legal-Regulatory |
13 | North Macedonia | Mirjeta Tahiri | Energy and Water Services Regulatory Commission (ERC) | Associate at Economic Department |
14 | Turkey | Gorkem Yusuf Topcu | Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA) | Energy Expert |
15 | Thailand | Manayos Vardhanabhuti | Office of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), Thailand | Director |
16 | Brazil | Luciano Veloso | ANP - Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels | Regulation Specialist |
17 | Thailand | Supattra Vitchu-o-Pas | Office of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), Thailand | Senior Professional |
18 | Brazil | Marcello Weydt | ANP - Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels | Regulation Especialist |
Venue/ Accommodation
European Youth Centre Budapest (EYCB)
Address: Zivatar u. 1-3., H-1024 Budapest
Tel.: +36 1 438 1030 ǀ Fax: +36 1 212 4076
E-mail:
Web: www.eycb.coe.int
Tuition fee includes: course materials, lunches and coffee breaks during the workshop.
Please be informed that 3 nights of accommodation at the course venue – European Youth Center (EYCB) can be added (check-in on May 5 and check-out on May 8). The venue provides a very convenient access to the classroom where the course is organised. Participants are accommodated in private rooms with private bathroom included, but there are no television and air conditioner in the rooms. For photos please visit: https://www.coe.int/en/web/youth/eycb-guestrooms. In case you need extra nights for your stay, a separate form will be sent to you with the confirmation letter. Single room rate is € 76/ night (including breakfast and VAT).
In case participants wish to stay at a different location, please note that they will need to do their own hotel arrangements.
Visa
Please verify the visa requirements of Hungary by contacting the Hungarian Embassy in your country. The list of diplomatic missions is available here: http://www.kormany.hu/en/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-trade/missions. The list of countries whose citizens do not require visas to enter Hungary can be found at http://konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu/visa-waiver-agreements.
List of third countries, where a Schengen state issues visas on behalf of Hungary is available on this page: http://konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu/visa-issuance-on-behalf-of-hungary.
In case you need an entry visa, please immediately contact the ERRA Secretariat! To prepare a visa invitation letter for you, please send us your passport copy.
Airport Transfers/ Travel Information
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (formerly Ferihegy):
- Located 16 kilometres (9,9 mi) east-southeast of the centre of Budapest
- Central telephone number for information: +36 1 296 7000
- http://www.bud.hu/english
- The transfer time to/from the airport to the downtown is approximately 45-60 minutes (subject to traffic)
Shuttle bus
miniBUD (http://www.minibud.hu/) is the official airport shuttle service company providing fixed-priced transfer service between Budapest Airport – Budapest city center – Budapest Airport. The miniBUD airport shuttle service counters located on the arrivals level of Budapest Airport.
Rate to the EYCB:
- one-way: HUF 5460 (approx. 19.5 EUR)
- round trip: HUF 9800 (approx. 35 EUR)
Taxi from the Airport
There is an official airport taxi company (Főtaxi) available at the Arrival Hall of the Terminals. All Főtaxi cars are equipped with POS terminal, therefore passengers can pay with credit card as well. Reservations can be made in person at Főtaxi booths located at the exit at Terminal 2A and 2B. At the taxi rank in front of the stands taxis are parking continuously waiting for passengers.
Rates (for reference purposes only): around HUF 9300 (approx. 29 EUR) for one way.
Calling a Taxi in Budapest
Please find below the list of larger taxi companies in Budapest:
- Citytaxi: +36 1 211 1111
- Főtaxi: +36 1 222 2222
- 6×6 Taxi: +36 1 666 6666
- Budapest Taxi: +36 1 777 7777
Public Transport
Budapest’s network of public transport services (BKK) includes buses, trolleybuses, trams, subway (Metró) and over ground suburban trains (HÉV).
For ticket prices and more information please visit the official website of BKK: http://www.bkk.hu/en/tickets-and-passes/prices/
Booklet in PDF with useful information is available here >>
Railway Stations
International trains operate from the three largest stations:
- Keleti pályaudvar: VIII., Baross tér. Tel: (+36-1) 413 – 4610.
- Nyugati pályaudvar: VI., Nyugati tér Tel: (+36-1) 349-8503
- Déli pályaudvar I. Krisztina krt. 37. Tel: (+36-1) 375-6593
All three international railway stations are part of the Budapest Underground system, the Metró. The Déli is on the Red (Number 2) line, Keleti is on the Red (Number 2) and Green (Number 4) lines and the Nyugati is on the Blue (Number 3) line.
Official website of the Hungarian State Railways: https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
General Information
Currency: | HUF (Hungarian Forint) Currency Exchange Rates: http://www.mnb.hu/en/arfolyamok |
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Time zone: | UTC/GMT +1 hours | |
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Electricity: | 230 V/50 Hz (Europlug) | |
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Dial Codes: | +36 – | |
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Emergency Calls: | 112 (ambulance, police and fire) | |
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Smoking: | Smoking is not permitted in public places, dining and meeting facilities. | |
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Weather: | http://www.meteoprog.hu/en/weather/Budapest/ http://koponyeg.hu/t/Budapest |
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Information on Budapest: |
http://www.budapest.com/ |
Course location
Budapest
Hungary
European Youth Centre Budapest (EYCB)
Address: Zivatar u. 1-3., H-1024 Budapest
Tel.: +36 1 438 1030 ǀ Fax +36 1 212 4076
E-mail: eycbsecretariat-at-coe.int
Web: www.eycb.coe.int