2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Consultation on contingency day-ahead allocation and nomination rules for the Be-GB border to apply if GB leaves the Internal Energy Market 16.11.2018 Elia and Nemo Link Ltd launch a public consultation on a proposal for contingency day-ahead allocation and nomination rules that would apply on the GB-Belgium border in the case that Great Britain leaves the European Internal Energy Market following Brexit. Winter 2018-2019: New Product 14.11.2018 The recent unavailability of several nuclear power stations impacts the security of supply in the Belgian Control Area this winter. Public consultation on implementation plan for a new aFRR design, a separated procurement of FCR and aFRR products and the evolution towards daily procurement of mFRR 09.11.2018 Elia is launching today a consultation on the proposition of the implementation plan for the new aFRR design, for the separated procurement of FCR and aFRR products and for the evolution towards daily procurement of mFRR. Load out of the MOG jacket onto the barge in Vlissingen 29.10.2018 On October 24, the jacket foundation of the offshore platform was successfully loaded onto the barge in Vlissingen. Elia organises auction for flemish green certificates and cogeneration certificates in november 2018 25.10.2018 As the local transmission system operator in Flanders and in accordance with Articles 7.1.6(2) and 7.1.7(2) of the Energy Decree of 8 May 2009 on energy policy, Elia will organize an auction for green certificates and cogeneration certificates in November 2018. Public consultation relating to modifications of the Balancing Rules 15.10.2018 Elia is launching today a formal public consultation of the market players concerning modifications on the Balancing rules. Elia launches the public consultation for its 2020-2030 Federal Development Plan 15.10.2018 The public consultation for the 2020-2030 Federal Development Plan begins today, Monday 15 October 2018, and will run for two months. Federal Development Plan for the Belgian transmission system (110kV to 380kV) over the period 2020-2030 11.10.2018 Elia is organising a public consultation on its draft Federal Development Plan 2020-2030 and the accompanying environmental impact report. The draft plan estimates electricity transmission capacity requirements and sets out an investment plan that the system operator intends to implement to meet those requirements over the next 10 years. Public consultation on "Proposal for the exemption from the obligation to procure upward and downward balancing capacity for aFRR separately" 09.10.2018 Elia would like to invite you to participate in the formal public consultation regarding the “Proposal for the exemption from the obligation to procure upward and downward balancing capacity for aFRR separately”. Public consultation on the review of the black start ancillary service 08.10.2018 Elia launches a consultation on the black start ancillary service, including a review of the determination of needs and a proposal for a new service design. Public consultation in the framework of the network code Emergency and Restoration (NC ER) 08.10.2018 Elia starts today the public consultation of the documents related to the network code Emergency and Restoration that establish the terms and conditions for providers of restoration services as well as the rules for suspension and restoration of market activities and specific rules for imbalance settlement and settlement of balancing energy. Winter outlook 2018-2019: Favourable developments for November, but additional efforts required for January and February 02.10.2018 The need for additional capacity to maintain security of supply throughout the winter is down from 1,600-1,700 MW to 700-900 MW. While the 750 MW of announced additional measures and the bringing forward of the maintenance of Tihange 1 have not quite allowed the legal criteria to be met, the risk of load shedding has been reduced substantially. Elia needs 1,600 to 1,700 MW of additional capacity to ensure security of supply this winter 27.09.2018 With just a few weeks to go before winter starts, Belgium is facing the unexpected unavailability of multiple nuclear power stations, a situation that is severely testing the balance between generation and consumption. Public consultation on EBGL Article 29(3), 30(1) and 30(3) 13.09.2018 Elia would like to invite you to participate in the formal public consultations organized by ENTSOE regarding the following: European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution trades exceed 2.5 million since go-live. Solution is stable and therefore roll back systems are no longer available 06.09.2018 Nominated Electricity Market Operators (NEMOs) and Transmission System Operators (TSOs) announce that the number of trades in the European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution and of 10 associated Local Implementation Projects (including the French-Belgium and Dutch Belgian bidding zone borders) since go-live in mid-June 2018 has exceeded 2.5 million. Public consultation on the common methodology for coordinated redispatching and countertrading in the Core Capacity Calculation Region 05.09.2018 Elia and the other TSOs of the CORE Region launch a public consultation via ENTSO-E on a proposal for the common methodology for coordinated redispatching and countertrading in the CORE region, in accordance with article 35(1) of the CACM Regulation. Public consultation on the new aFRR design 03.09.2018 Elia launches a consultation on the future design of the aFRR (automatic Frequency Restoration Reserve) product. Elia successfully completes long term financing for the acquisition of an additional 20% stake of Eurogrid 28.08.2018 Today, Elia System Operator SA/NV ('Elia') successfully launched a EUR 300 million 10-year senior bond and EUR 700 million perpetual hybrid to refinance a bridge loan for the acquisition of an additional 20% stake in Eurogrid International SCRL (‘Eurogrid’). Public consultation on the input data for the dimensioning of the volumes for the strategic reserve for the winter 2019-2020 27.08.2018 Elia launches today the consultation on the input data used to determine the volume for the strategic reserve for the winter 2019-2020. Elia, SettleMint and Actility launch one of Europe's first blockchain pilot projects in the energy sector 23.08.2018 Elia is launching a pilot project to analyse possible applications of blockchain technology in the energy sector. Elia welcomes German Bank KfW as shareholder in transmission system operator 50Hertz 22.08.2018 Elia System Operator SA/NV (‘Elia’) announces the closing of the transactions with IFM Global Infrastructure Fund (‘IFM’) and the German state-owned bank Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (‘KfW’) regarding a 20% stake in Eurogrid International (‘Eurogrid’). Elia organises auction for flemish green certificates and cogeneration certificates in september 2018 20.08.2018 As the local transmission system operator in Flanders and in accordance with Articles 7.1.6(2) and 7.1.7(2) of the Energy Decree of 8 May 2009 on energy policy, Elia will organize an auction for green certificates and cogeneration certificates in September 2018. Elia organises an auction for walloon green certificates in september 2018 20.08.2018 As the local transmission system operator in Wallonia and in accordance with the Article 14 §2 of the Royal Decree on the Establishment of Mechanisms for the Promotion of Electricity Generated from Renewable Energy Resources of 16 July 2002, Elia will organise an auction for green certificates in September 2018. Formal public consultation regarding the access responsible party (the ARP contract) 16.08.2018 Today, August 16th 2018, Elia launches the formal public consultation regarding the access responsible party (the ARP contract). Elia invites the concerned market parties to react and submit their comments on this proposal. The changes proposed to the ARP contract are required in order to take into account the extension of the field of application of transfer of energy towards the market segment of reserved tertiary control (end of 2018) and SDR (winter period 2019-2020). Half Year Results 2018 Elia Group: Consolidating our position in 50Hertz while delivering solid operational performance 27.07.2018 HIGHLIGHTS : Grid investments of €234 million in Belgium and €104 million in Germany to ensure reliable supply of electricity and accommodate growing renewable energy flows. Elia to partner with Bank KfW as shareholder in German transmission system operator 50Hertz 27.07.2018 Elia exercises its pre-emption right on the remaining 20% stake in Eurogrid held by IFM and will immediately sell the stake at the same price to German state-owned bank Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW). The transaction between Elia and KfW fosters Belgian-German cooperation regarding critical grid infrastructure. Public consultation regarding the proposal for Compensation Rules between Elia and Nemo Link Ltd 20.07.2018 Today, July 20th 2018, Elia launches a public consultation regarding the joint proposal of Elia and Nemo Link Ltd for the compensation mechanism to be applied in case of a reduction of commercial capacity of the Nemo Link Interconnector by Elia. These Compensation Rules between Elia and Nemo Link Ltd were developed in line with principles agreed with CREG in the context of the cap & floor tariff methodology applicable to Nemo Link Ltd. Announcement of public consultation on the proposal of all TSOs to further specify and harmonize imbalance settlement 16.07.2018 Pursuant the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/2195 of 18 December 2017 establishing a "guideline on electricity balancing" (EB GL), Elia would like to announce the stakeholder consultation on the proposal of all TSOs to further specify and harmonize imbalance settlement according to article 52.2 of EB GL. Formal consultation on LFC block operational agreement 10.07.2018 Elia launches its public consultation on its draft proposal for the LFC block operational agreement. This document determines the dimensioning rules for “frequency restoration reserves” or ‘FRR’ (referred to as the secondary and tertiary reserves) and fulfill the obligations of load-frequency control. This concerns the process of restoring the power balance of ELIA’s control zone to its scheduled value, and resolve the residual imbalance between injections and off-take. The LFC block operational agreement is compliant with EU Regulation 2017/1485 of 2 August 2017 establishing a guideline on electricity transmission system operation. The public consultation is open from July 10 until and including August 21, 2018 and can be found on the Elia website. Copper thefts : Elia steps up surveillance of overhead lines and calls on local residents to be vigilant 29.06.2018 In recent weeks there has been a wave of copper thefts from Elia's high-voltage grid. Each time the earth wire was cut down and stolen. The thefts occurred in the Belgian provinces of Luxembourg and Flemish Brabant. Elia is stepping up its surveillance of the grid and calling on local residents to inform the police about any abnormal activity near high-voltage lines. The thefts were noticed in the course of scheduled inspections carried out by Elia ground and helicopter patrol teams. Formal consultation regarding the rules on the organization of Transfer of Energy 28.06.2018 Elia starts today, Tuesday 28/06/2018, a formal public consultation of the market players on the rules for the organization transfer of energy (hereinafter "Transfer of Energy rules"). Archaeological finds along Nemo Link cable route presented 27.06.2018 Amid great media interest, Governor of West Flanders Carl Decaluwé presented the archaeological artefacts found last year along the cable route of Nemo Link, Elia’s future interconnector with the UK. PowerMarket wins the second edition of the Open Innovation Challenge 22.06.2018 The start-up PowerMarket has won the second edition of the Open Innovation Challenge organised by the Elia Group. Successful launch of the European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution and the go-live of 10 associated Local Implementation Projects 14.06.2018 NEMOs and TSOs would like to inform market parties that the launch for implementation of the European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution and the Go-Live of 10 associated Local Implementation Projects (including the Belgian-French and Belgian-Dutch bidding zone borders), was successful. Closing event of Elia Group's Open Innovation Challenge 12.06.2018 On Thursday 21 June, Elia Group will announce the winner of the Open Innovation Challenge that set out to find innovative solutions for improving forecasts of power generation and consumption. Come along, meet the five finalists and learn about their innovative ideas! INFORMATION XBID Launch and its impact on the Belgian bidding zone borders: 07.06.2018 At the Go-Live of the European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution and 10 Local Implementation Projects, the 12th of June 2018, for first deliveries on the 13th of June 2018, Elia and RTE will offer cross-zonal capacities for the Belgian – French bidding zone border and Elia and TenneT BV will offer cross-zonal capacities for the Belgian – Dutch bidding zone border through the XBID intraday trading platform. Notification of market participants of termination of participation agreement and IFB 4.0 rules - applicable for intraday market in case of activation of fallback solution 06.06.2018 The French and Belgian Transmission System Operators (TSOs), RTE Réseau de transport d’électricité (RTE) and Elia System Operator (ELIA) would like to notify all entities that have signed a IFB Participation Agreement that Important communication towards Belgian market participants 31.05.2018 Dear Partners/Market Participants, ENTSO-E is involved in discussions with ACER about the data quality of REMIT reporting. Part of it relates to the possibility of identification of market participants whose transactions are reported to ACER. Approval of the Transfer of Energy rules for the market of non-reserved tertiary control power (Bidladder) with a go-live date June 1st 2018 29.05.2018 Elia announces that the Transfer of Energy rules have been approved by the CREG (Decision B (1747) 24/05/2018), after concertation with the competent regional authorities. Elia receives notification from IFM that it intends to sell remaining 20% in Eurogrid, the holding company above German transmission system operator 50Hertz 28.05.2018 The Belgian transmission system operator (TSO) Elia System Operator SA/NV (‘Elia’) has received a notification from IFM Global Infrastructure Fund (‘IFM’) that it intends to sell its remaining 20% share in Eurogrid International (‘Eurogrid’), the holding company of the German TSO 50Hertz Transmission GmbH (‘50Hertz’). Public consultation on border specific requirements to the Harmonised Allocation Rules and on the day-ahead nomination rules for the Belgium – Great-Britain bidding zone border 25.05.2018 Elia and Nemo Link Ltd launch a public consultation on a proposal for border specific requirements to the Harmonised Allocation Rules for the GB-Belgium border and on a proposal for Day-ahead Nomination Rules that will apply on the GB-Belgium border in case of day-ahead fallback allocation via explicit auctions (in case of failure of the day-ahead market coupling). European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution and 10 Local Implementation Projects announce a revised go-live date for June 2018 24.05.2018 NEMOs and TSOs would like to inform market parties that the target launch date for implementation of the European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution and the Go-Live of 10 associated Local Implementation Projects, has been confirmed for 12th June 2018 with first deliveries on 13th June 2018. Formal public consultation regarding a study on the evolution towards a daily procurement of mFRR 23.05.2018 Elia would like to invite you to participate in the formal public consultation regarding this study. Elia would like to ask the stakeholders their comments on the study. Tariff Methodology 2020-2023 Elia System Operator 17.05.2018 Elia and the CREG were in consultation on the new tariff methodology for the period 2020-2023. Regulator CREG will now organise a public consultation on the draft decision with 29 May as the closing date. Interim Statement: Q1 2018 16.05.2018 On Wednesday 16 May, the Elia Group published its interim statement for Q1 2018. Public consultation on the proposal of the implementation framework for a European platform for the exchange of balancing energy from frequency restoration reserves with manual activation (“mFRR”) 15.05.2018 Pursuant the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/2195 of 18 December 2017 establishing a guideline on electricity balancing (EB GL), Elia would like to announce the stakeholder consultation on the proposal of the implementation framework for a European platform for the exchange of balancing energy from frequency restoration reserves with manual activation (“mFRR”). Formal consultation regarding the draft proposal for the contract of the access responsible party 08.05.2018 Today, May 8th 2018, Elia launches the formal public consultation regarding the access responsible party (the ARP contract), which provides the market parties affected by these proposals the opportunity to react and submit their comments on this proposal. Elia completes the acquisition of an additional 20% in 50Hertz 26.04.2018 Elia System Operator SA/NV (‘Elia’), the Belgian transmission system operator (TSO), announced today that it has completed the acquisition of an additional 20% stake in Eurogrid International SCRL (‘Eurogrid’), the holding company of the German TSO 50Hertz Transmission GmbH (‘50Hertz’). Announcement of public consultation on the proposal of the implementation framework for a European platform for the exchange of balancing energy from frequency restoration reserves with automatic activation (“aFRR”) 26.04.2018 Pursuant the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/2195 of 18 December 2017 establishing a guideline on electricity balancing (EB GL), Elia would like to announce the stakeholder consultation on the proposal of the implementation framework for a European platform for the exchange of balancing energy from frequency restoration reserves with automatic activation (“aFRR”). Peter Michiels is Belgian HR Manager 2018 25.04.2018 Peter Michiels, responsible for Human Resources and internal communication at Elia, has been elected HR Manager of the year 2018. Elia organized its second ARP-Day 25.04.2018 On 17/04/2018 Elia organized its second ARP-Day at the Square Meeting Center in Brussels. Open Site Day: Elia opens doors of Nemo Link conversion station in Bruges 24.04.2018 On Sunday, 6 May 2018, the Belgian system operator Elia will once again participate in Open Site Day, an initiative of the Belgian Construction Confederation, when special building sites are opened to the public. Public consultation on the methodology, hypotheses and data sources for the dimensioning of the volumes of strategic reserve needed for winter 2019-2020 23.04.2018 Elia publishes today the consultation report with the description of the methodology, assumptions and data for determining the volume of strategic reserves for the winter 2019-20. Formal public consultation regarding a study on Separate procurement of FCR and aFRR products 20.04.2018 Elia would like to invite you to participate in the formal public consultation regarding a study on “Separate procurement of FCR and aFRR products”. Digital version of Elia Group Annual Report now available 06.04.2018 The digital version of the Elia Group Annual Report is now available. The printed version will be published on 15 May 2018, the same day as the Annual General Meeting. ENTSO-E First edition of the bidding zone review published 06.04.2018 The participating electricity transmission system operators publish the First Edition of the Bidding Zone Review Announcement of public consultation on the proposal of the TSOs in Continental Europe for the Synchronous Area Operational Agreement on Load Frequency Control-and-Reserves 04.04.2018 Pursuant the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1485 of 2 August 2017 establishing a guideline on electricity transmission system operation (SO GL), Elia would like to announce the stakeholder consultation on the Synchronous Area Operational Agreement (SAOA) Policy 1 Load Frequency Control and Reserves. Formal consultation regarding the rules on the organization of Transfer of Energy 26.03.2018 Elia starts today, Monday 26 March 2018, a formal public consultation of the market players on the rules for the organization transfer of energy. Elia has decided to acquire an additional 20% stake in German transmission system operator 50Hertz 23.03.2018 REGULATED INFORMATION – INSIDE INFORMATION Elia has decided to exercise its pre-emption right and to increase its share in Eurogrid, the holding company above 50Hertz, from 60% to 80%. Formal public consultation regarding the proposals for a modified federal grid code and general requirements RfG, DCC, HVDC and storage 15.03.2018 After two years of intense discussions with stakeholders via different meetings and workshops organised by Elia in the framework of the Users’ Group, Elia has developed the following proposals: Formal consultations regarding the draft proposals for the contract of the balancing responsible party (the BRP contract) and the contracts of the balancing service providers (the BSP contracts) 15.03.2018 Today, 15 March 2018, Elia launches the formal public consultations regarding the above-mentioned proposals, which provide the market parties affected by these proposals the opportunity to react and submit their comments on these proposals. ENTSO-E consultation on the Amendments to the “Regional Specific Annex for CCR Core to the Harmonised Allocation Rules for long-term transmission rights” (i.e. EU HAR Annex 1) 13.03.2018 Elia and the other TSOs of the CORE region launch a public consultation via ENTSO-E on the Amendments to the “Regional Specific Annex for CCR Core to the Harmonised Allocation Rules for long-term transmission rights” (i.e. EU HAR Annex 1). Elia completes all main construction contracts for Modular Offshore Grid 13.03.2018 Elia is pleased to announce that all main construction contracts for the Modular Offshore Grid (MOG) are in place. Deployment of a datahub shared by all system operators to support electrical flexibility 08.03.2018 The first shared central datahub for the Belgian grid is up and running. This new IT system – the result of close collaboration between the distribution system operators (Eandis, Infrax, Ores, Resa and Sibelga) and the transmission system operator (Elia) – will encourage market flexibility. Elia tests first drone for long-distance flight 06.03.2018 On 6 March 2018, a Delair fixed-wing drone successfully completed a demonstration flight along a 70kV high-voltage line in Sint-Truiden. The unmanned aerial vehicle took off from Droneport, an incubator for drones, and completed a 10 km flight lasting 30 minutes. ENTSO-E consultation on the “All TSOs proposals for the methodologies for coordinating operational security analysis and assessing the relevance of assets for outage coordination” 02.03.2018 ENTSO-E organizes a public consultation from 26 February until 6 April 2018 on “All TSOs proposals for the methodologies for coordinating operational security analysis and assessing the relevance of assets for outage coordination”. Elia group kicks off reflection group for European Market Design 28.02.2018 Elia and 50Hertz have just signed an inter-TSO agreement together with TenneT, RTE and Swissgrid in order to create a reflection group on a European market model for the future power system. Elia Group annual results 2017 23.02.2018 Elia Group strengthens and expands electrical grid while delivering a strong financial performance. ALEGrO project: three projects launched in mid-January 2018 19.02.2018 In late 2017, the ALEGrO project – the first electricity interconnector between Belgium and Germany – acquired the permits and authorisations required for work to begin in Belgium. Call for Candidates for strategic reserve 15.02.2018 The Ministerial Decree of Minister of Energy Marie-Christine Marghem entered into force on January 15, 2018. This decree instructs Elia to constitute a strategic reserve volume of 500 MW for the winter 2018-2019. Public consultation on first bidding zone review 12.02.2018 This consultation concerns a common proposal developed by the transmission system operators of Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia regarding the Review of the existing bidding zone configurations in accordance with Article 32 of the Commission Regulation (EU) No 2015/1222 of 24 July 2015 establishing a Guideline on Capacity Allocation and Congestion Management (CACM). Elia organises auction for flemish green certificates and cogeneration certificates in february 2018 09.02.2018 As the local transmission system operator in Flanders and in accordance with Articles 7.1.6(2) and 7.1.7(2) of the Energy Decree of 8 May 2009 on energy policy, Elia will organize an auction for green certificates and cogeneration certificates in February 2018. Minister Bart Tommelein visits Elia's national control centre 08.02.2018 On Thursday, 8 February, the Flemish Minister of Energy visited Elia's national control centre – the nerve centre of Belgium's power grid – to see the facilities. Elia secures the Top Employer label 07.02.2018 Elia has just been awarded the Top Employer 2018 label, identifying it as one of Belgium’s 64 best employers and one of the three best employers in the energy sector. Second regional generation adequacy assessment report published 31.01.2018 The seven electricity transmission system operators (TSO's) in the Pentalateral Energy Forum (an inter-governmental initiative designed to promote collaboration on cross-border exchange of electricity in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland) are committed to contribute to the development of new methodologies and to investigate the security of the electricity supply – the serving of the electricity demand of all customers - on the regional level. European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution and 10 Local Implementation Projects announce a revised go-live date for June 2018 31.01.2018 NEMOs and TSOs would like to inform market parties that the target launch date for implementation of the European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution and the Go-Live of 10 associated Local Implementation Projects, announced for March 2018 has been revised to June 2018. Elia launches 2nd Open Innovation Challenge for start-ups to improve forecasting of electricity production and consumption 31.01.2018 Elia’s 2nd Open innovation challenge calls for ideas from cross sector start-ups across the world to improve its forecasting. Rabosée-Battice project: planning permission granted and work begun at Herve 24.01.2018 On 20 October 2017, Elia was granted planning permission to build a new underground electricity connection linking the substations at Rabosée and Battice. Public consultation on amendment to the fallback procedures for capacity allocation in the Channel CCR 19.01.2018 Elia and the other TSOs of the Channel Region launch a public consultation via ENTSO-E on a proposal for amendment to the fallback procedures for capacity allocation for the Channel Region in the event that the single day-ahead coupling process is unable to produce results, in accordance with Article 44 of the CACM Regulation. Elia starts work on a new high-voltage line spanning the River Scheldt in the Port of Antwerp 16.01.2018 Last week, preparatory work on the new high-voltage line spanning the River Scheldt in the Port of Antwerp began. Public consultation on all TSOs’ proposal for the implementation framework for a European platform for the imbalance netting process 15.01.2018 In accordance with Article 22 of Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/2195 of 23 November 2017 establishing a guideline on electricity balancing (GLEB), the responsible TSO’s organise a public consultation for the implementation framework for a European platform for the imbalance netting process. Public consultation on draft proposal of FCR cooperation market design 15.01.2018 Elia is procuring part of its Frequency Containment Reserves (FCR) via regional auctions that are held by the FCR Cooperation. European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution and 10 Local Implementation Projects to go-live in March 2018 08.01.2018 NEMOs and TSOs announce target launch date in March 2018 for implementation of the European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution and the Go-Live of 10 associated Local Implementation Projects. ALEGrO project: Permits acquired and construction phase to begin in mid-January 2018 05.01.2018 The ALEGrO project, the first electricity interconnector between Belgium and Germany, can now begin after acquiring the necessary permits and authorisations. Share
Consultation on contingency day-ahead allocation and nomination rules for the Be-GB border to apply if GB leaves the Internal Energy Market 16.11.2018 Elia and Nemo Link Ltd launch a public consultation on a proposal for contingency day-ahead allocation and nomination rules that would apply on the GB-Belgium border in the case that Great Britain leaves the European Internal Energy Market following Brexit.
Winter 2018-2019: New Product 14.11.2018 The recent unavailability of several nuclear power stations impacts the security of supply in the Belgian Control Area this winter.
Public consultation on implementation plan for a new aFRR design, a separated procurement of FCR and aFRR products and the evolution towards daily procurement of mFRR 09.11.2018 Elia is launching today a consultation on the proposition of the implementation plan for the new aFRR design, for the separated procurement of FCR and aFRR products and for the evolution towards daily procurement of mFRR.
Load out of the MOG jacket onto the barge in Vlissingen 29.10.2018 On October 24, the jacket foundation of the offshore platform was successfully loaded onto the barge in Vlissingen.
Elia organises auction for flemish green certificates and cogeneration certificates in november 2018 25.10.2018 As the local transmission system operator in Flanders and in accordance with Articles 7.1.6(2) and 7.1.7(2) of the Energy Decree of 8 May 2009 on energy policy, Elia will organize an auction for green certificates and cogeneration certificates in November 2018.
Public consultation relating to modifications of the Balancing Rules 15.10.2018 Elia is launching today a formal public consultation of the market players concerning modifications on the Balancing rules.
Elia launches the public consultation for its 2020-2030 Federal Development Plan 15.10.2018 The public consultation for the 2020-2030 Federal Development Plan begins today, Monday 15 October 2018, and will run for two months.
Federal Development Plan for the Belgian transmission system (110kV to 380kV) over the period 2020-2030 11.10.2018 Elia is organising a public consultation on its draft Federal Development Plan 2020-2030 and the accompanying environmental impact report. The draft plan estimates electricity transmission capacity requirements and sets out an investment plan that the system operator intends to implement to meet those requirements over the next 10 years.
Public consultation on "Proposal for the exemption from the obligation to procure upward and downward balancing capacity for aFRR separately" 09.10.2018 Elia would like to invite you to participate in the formal public consultation regarding the “Proposal for the exemption from the obligation to procure upward and downward balancing capacity for aFRR separately”.
Public consultation on the review of the black start ancillary service 08.10.2018 Elia launches a consultation on the black start ancillary service, including a review of the determination of needs and a proposal for a new service design.
Public consultation in the framework of the network code Emergency and Restoration (NC ER) 08.10.2018 Elia starts today the public consultation of the documents related to the network code Emergency and Restoration that establish the terms and conditions for providers of restoration services as well as the rules for suspension and restoration of market activities and specific rules for imbalance settlement and settlement of balancing energy.
Winter outlook 2018-2019: Favourable developments for November, but additional efforts required for January and February 02.10.2018 The need for additional capacity to maintain security of supply throughout the winter is down from 1,600-1,700 MW to 700-900 MW. While the 750 MW of announced additional measures and the bringing forward of the maintenance of Tihange 1 have not quite allowed the legal criteria to be met, the risk of load shedding has been reduced substantially.
Elia needs 1,600 to 1,700 MW of additional capacity to ensure security of supply this winter 27.09.2018 With just a few weeks to go before winter starts, Belgium is facing the unexpected unavailability of multiple nuclear power stations, a situation that is severely testing the balance between generation and consumption.
Public consultation on EBGL Article 29(3), 30(1) and 30(3) 13.09.2018 Elia would like to invite you to participate in the formal public consultations organized by ENTSOE regarding the following:
European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution trades exceed 2.5 million since go-live. Solution is stable and therefore roll back systems are no longer available 06.09.2018 Nominated Electricity Market Operators (NEMOs) and Transmission System Operators (TSOs) announce that the number of trades in the European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution and of 10 associated Local Implementation Projects (including the French-Belgium and Dutch Belgian bidding zone borders) since go-live in mid-June 2018 has exceeded 2.5 million.
Public consultation on the common methodology for coordinated redispatching and countertrading in the Core Capacity Calculation Region 05.09.2018 Elia and the other TSOs of the CORE Region launch a public consultation via ENTSO-E on a proposal for the common methodology for coordinated redispatching and countertrading in the CORE region, in accordance with article 35(1) of the CACM Regulation.
Public consultation on the new aFRR design 03.09.2018 Elia launches a consultation on the future design of the aFRR (automatic Frequency Restoration Reserve) product.
Elia successfully completes long term financing for the acquisition of an additional 20% stake of Eurogrid 28.08.2018 Today, Elia System Operator SA/NV ('Elia') successfully launched a EUR 300 million 10-year senior bond and EUR 700 million perpetual hybrid to refinance a bridge loan for the acquisition of an additional 20% stake in Eurogrid International SCRL (‘Eurogrid’).
Public consultation on the input data for the dimensioning of the volumes for the strategic reserve for the winter 2019-2020 27.08.2018 Elia launches today the consultation on the input data used to determine the volume for the strategic reserve for the winter 2019-2020.
Elia, SettleMint and Actility launch one of Europe's first blockchain pilot projects in the energy sector 23.08.2018 Elia is launching a pilot project to analyse possible applications of blockchain technology in the energy sector.
Elia welcomes German Bank KfW as shareholder in transmission system operator 50Hertz 22.08.2018 Elia System Operator SA/NV (‘Elia’) announces the closing of the transactions with IFM Global Infrastructure Fund (‘IFM’) and the German state-owned bank Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (‘KfW’) regarding a 20% stake in Eurogrid International (‘Eurogrid’).
Elia organises auction for flemish green certificates and cogeneration certificates in september 2018 20.08.2018 As the local transmission system operator in Flanders and in accordance with Articles 7.1.6(2) and 7.1.7(2) of the Energy Decree of 8 May 2009 on energy policy, Elia will organize an auction for green certificates and cogeneration certificates in September 2018.
Elia organises an auction for walloon green certificates in september 2018 20.08.2018 As the local transmission system operator in Wallonia and in accordance with the Article 14 §2 of the Royal Decree on the Establishment of Mechanisms for the Promotion of Electricity Generated from Renewable Energy Resources of 16 July 2002, Elia will organise an auction for green certificates in September 2018.
Formal public consultation regarding the access responsible party (the ARP contract) 16.08.2018 Today, August 16th 2018, Elia launches the formal public consultation regarding the access responsible party (the ARP contract). Elia invites the concerned market parties to react and submit their comments on this proposal. The changes proposed to the ARP contract are required in order to take into account the extension of the field of application of transfer of energy towards the market segment of reserved tertiary control (end of 2018) and SDR (winter period 2019-2020).
Half Year Results 2018 Elia Group: Consolidating our position in 50Hertz while delivering solid operational performance 27.07.2018 HIGHLIGHTS : Grid investments of €234 million in Belgium and €104 million in Germany to ensure reliable supply of electricity and accommodate growing renewable energy flows.
Elia to partner with Bank KfW as shareholder in German transmission system operator 50Hertz 27.07.2018 Elia exercises its pre-emption right on the remaining 20% stake in Eurogrid held by IFM and will immediately sell the stake at the same price to German state-owned bank Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW). The transaction between Elia and KfW fosters Belgian-German cooperation regarding critical grid infrastructure.
Public consultation regarding the proposal for Compensation Rules between Elia and Nemo Link Ltd 20.07.2018 Today, July 20th 2018, Elia launches a public consultation regarding the joint proposal of Elia and Nemo Link Ltd for the compensation mechanism to be applied in case of a reduction of commercial capacity of the Nemo Link Interconnector by Elia. These Compensation Rules between Elia and Nemo Link Ltd were developed in line with principles agreed with CREG in the context of the cap & floor tariff methodology applicable to Nemo Link Ltd.
Announcement of public consultation on the proposal of all TSOs to further specify and harmonize imbalance settlement 16.07.2018 Pursuant the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/2195 of 18 December 2017 establishing a "guideline on electricity balancing" (EB GL), Elia would like to announce the stakeholder consultation on the proposal of all TSOs to further specify and harmonize imbalance settlement according to article 52.2 of EB GL.
Formal consultation on LFC block operational agreement 10.07.2018 Elia launches its public consultation on its draft proposal for the LFC block operational agreement. This document determines the dimensioning rules for “frequency restoration reserves” or ‘FRR’ (referred to as the secondary and tertiary reserves) and fulfill the obligations of load-frequency control. This concerns the process of restoring the power balance of ELIA’s control zone to its scheduled value, and resolve the residual imbalance between injections and off-take. The LFC block operational agreement is compliant with EU Regulation 2017/1485 of 2 August 2017 establishing a guideline on electricity transmission system operation. The public consultation is open from July 10 until and including August 21, 2018 and can be found on the Elia website.
Copper thefts : Elia steps up surveillance of overhead lines and calls on local residents to be vigilant 29.06.2018 In recent weeks there has been a wave of copper thefts from Elia's high-voltage grid. Each time the earth wire was cut down and stolen. The thefts occurred in the Belgian provinces of Luxembourg and Flemish Brabant. Elia is stepping up its surveillance of the grid and calling on local residents to inform the police about any abnormal activity near high-voltage lines. The thefts were noticed in the course of scheduled inspections carried out by Elia ground and helicopter patrol teams.
Formal consultation regarding the rules on the organization of Transfer of Energy 28.06.2018 Elia starts today, Tuesday 28/06/2018, a formal public consultation of the market players on the rules for the organization transfer of energy (hereinafter "Transfer of Energy rules").
Archaeological finds along Nemo Link cable route presented 27.06.2018 Amid great media interest, Governor of West Flanders Carl Decaluwé presented the archaeological artefacts found last year along the cable route of Nemo Link, Elia’s future interconnector with the UK.
PowerMarket wins the second edition of the Open Innovation Challenge 22.06.2018 The start-up PowerMarket has won the second edition of the Open Innovation Challenge organised by the Elia Group.
Successful launch of the European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution and the go-live of 10 associated Local Implementation Projects 14.06.2018 NEMOs and TSOs would like to inform market parties that the launch for implementation of the European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution and the Go-Live of 10 associated Local Implementation Projects (including the Belgian-French and Belgian-Dutch bidding zone borders), was successful.
Closing event of Elia Group's Open Innovation Challenge 12.06.2018 On Thursday 21 June, Elia Group will announce the winner of the Open Innovation Challenge that set out to find innovative solutions for improving forecasts of power generation and consumption. Come along, meet the five finalists and learn about their innovative ideas!
INFORMATION XBID Launch and its impact on the Belgian bidding zone borders: 07.06.2018 At the Go-Live of the European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution and 10 Local Implementation Projects, the 12th of June 2018, for first deliveries on the 13th of June 2018, Elia and RTE will offer cross-zonal capacities for the Belgian – French bidding zone border and Elia and TenneT BV will offer cross-zonal capacities for the Belgian – Dutch bidding zone border through the XBID intraday trading platform.
Notification of market participants of termination of participation agreement and IFB 4.0 rules - applicable for intraday market in case of activation of fallback solution 06.06.2018 The French and Belgian Transmission System Operators (TSOs), RTE Réseau de transport d’électricité (RTE) and Elia System Operator (ELIA) would like to notify all entities that have signed a IFB Participation Agreement that
Important communication towards Belgian market participants 31.05.2018 Dear Partners/Market Participants, ENTSO-E is involved in discussions with ACER about the data quality of REMIT reporting. Part of it relates to the possibility of identification of market participants whose transactions are reported to ACER.
Approval of the Transfer of Energy rules for the market of non-reserved tertiary control power (Bidladder) with a go-live date June 1st 2018 29.05.2018 Elia announces that the Transfer of Energy rules have been approved by the CREG (Decision B (1747) 24/05/2018), after concertation with the competent regional authorities.
Elia receives notification from IFM that it intends to sell remaining 20% in Eurogrid, the holding company above German transmission system operator 50Hertz 28.05.2018 The Belgian transmission system operator (TSO) Elia System Operator SA/NV (‘Elia’) has received a notification from IFM Global Infrastructure Fund (‘IFM’) that it intends to sell its remaining 20% share in Eurogrid International (‘Eurogrid’), the holding company of the German TSO 50Hertz Transmission GmbH (‘50Hertz’).
Public consultation on border specific requirements to the Harmonised Allocation Rules and on the day-ahead nomination rules for the Belgium – Great-Britain bidding zone border 25.05.2018 Elia and Nemo Link Ltd launch a public consultation on a proposal for border specific requirements to the Harmonised Allocation Rules for the GB-Belgium border and on a proposal for Day-ahead Nomination Rules that will apply on the GB-Belgium border in case of day-ahead fallback allocation via explicit auctions (in case of failure of the day-ahead market coupling).
European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution and 10 Local Implementation Projects announce a revised go-live date for June 2018 24.05.2018 NEMOs and TSOs would like to inform market parties that the target launch date for implementation of the European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution and the Go-Live of 10 associated Local Implementation Projects, has been confirmed for 12th June 2018 with first deliveries on 13th June 2018.
Formal public consultation regarding a study on the evolution towards a daily procurement of mFRR 23.05.2018 Elia would like to invite you to participate in the formal public consultation regarding this study. Elia would like to ask the stakeholders their comments on the study.
Tariff Methodology 2020-2023 Elia System Operator 17.05.2018 Elia and the CREG were in consultation on the new tariff methodology for the period 2020-2023. Regulator CREG will now organise a public consultation on the draft decision with 29 May as the closing date.
Interim Statement: Q1 2018 16.05.2018 On Wednesday 16 May, the Elia Group published its interim statement for Q1 2018.
Public consultation on the proposal of the implementation framework for a European platform for the exchange of balancing energy from frequency restoration reserves with manual activation (“mFRR”) 15.05.2018 Pursuant the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/2195 of 18 December 2017 establishing a guideline on electricity balancing (EB GL), Elia would like to announce the stakeholder consultation on the proposal of the implementation framework for a European platform for the exchange of balancing energy from frequency restoration reserves with manual activation (“mFRR”).
Formal consultation regarding the draft proposal for the contract of the access responsible party 08.05.2018 Today, May 8th 2018, Elia launches the formal public consultation regarding the access responsible party (the ARP contract), which provides the market parties affected by these proposals the opportunity to react and submit their comments on this proposal.
Elia completes the acquisition of an additional 20% in 50Hertz 26.04.2018 Elia System Operator SA/NV (‘Elia’), the Belgian transmission system operator (TSO), announced today that it has completed the acquisition of an additional 20% stake in Eurogrid International SCRL (‘Eurogrid’), the holding company of the German TSO 50Hertz Transmission GmbH (‘50Hertz’).
Announcement of public consultation on the proposal of the implementation framework for a European platform for the exchange of balancing energy from frequency restoration reserves with automatic activation (“aFRR”) 26.04.2018 Pursuant the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/2195 of 18 December 2017 establishing a guideline on electricity balancing (EB GL), Elia would like to announce the stakeholder consultation on the proposal of the implementation framework for a European platform for the exchange of balancing energy from frequency restoration reserves with automatic activation (“aFRR”).
Peter Michiels is Belgian HR Manager 2018 25.04.2018 Peter Michiels, responsible for Human Resources and internal communication at Elia, has been elected HR Manager of the year 2018.
Elia organized its second ARP-Day 25.04.2018 On 17/04/2018 Elia organized its second ARP-Day at the Square Meeting Center in Brussels.
Open Site Day: Elia opens doors of Nemo Link conversion station in Bruges 24.04.2018 On Sunday, 6 May 2018, the Belgian system operator Elia will once again participate in Open Site Day, an initiative of the Belgian Construction Confederation, when special building sites are opened to the public.
Public consultation on the methodology, hypotheses and data sources for the dimensioning of the volumes of strategic reserve needed for winter 2019-2020 23.04.2018 Elia publishes today the consultation report with the description of the methodology, assumptions and data for determining the volume of strategic reserves for the winter 2019-20.
Formal public consultation regarding a study on Separate procurement of FCR and aFRR products 20.04.2018 Elia would like to invite you to participate in the formal public consultation regarding a study on “Separate procurement of FCR and aFRR products”.
Digital version of Elia Group Annual Report now available 06.04.2018 The digital version of the Elia Group Annual Report is now available. The printed version will be published on 15 May 2018, the same day as the Annual General Meeting.
ENTSO-E First edition of the bidding zone review published 06.04.2018 The participating electricity transmission system operators publish the First Edition of the Bidding Zone Review
Announcement of public consultation on the proposal of the TSOs in Continental Europe for the Synchronous Area Operational Agreement on Load Frequency Control-and-Reserves 04.04.2018 Pursuant the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1485 of 2 August 2017 establishing a guideline on electricity transmission system operation (SO GL), Elia would like to announce the stakeholder consultation on the Synchronous Area Operational Agreement (SAOA) Policy 1 Load Frequency Control and Reserves.
Formal consultation regarding the rules on the organization of Transfer of Energy 26.03.2018 Elia starts today, Monday 26 March 2018, a formal public consultation of the market players on the rules for the organization transfer of energy.
Elia has decided to acquire an additional 20% stake in German transmission system operator 50Hertz 23.03.2018 REGULATED INFORMATION – INSIDE INFORMATION Elia has decided to exercise its pre-emption right and to increase its share in Eurogrid, the holding company above 50Hertz, from 60% to 80%.
Formal public consultation regarding the proposals for a modified federal grid code and general requirements RfG, DCC, HVDC and storage 15.03.2018 After two years of intense discussions with stakeholders via different meetings and workshops organised by Elia in the framework of the Users’ Group, Elia has developed the following proposals:
Formal consultations regarding the draft proposals for the contract of the balancing responsible party (the BRP contract) and the contracts of the balancing service providers (the BSP contracts) 15.03.2018 Today, 15 March 2018, Elia launches the formal public consultations regarding the above-mentioned proposals, which provide the market parties affected by these proposals the opportunity to react and submit their comments on these proposals.
ENTSO-E consultation on the Amendments to the “Regional Specific Annex for CCR Core to the Harmonised Allocation Rules for long-term transmission rights” (i.e. EU HAR Annex 1) 13.03.2018 Elia and the other TSOs of the CORE region launch a public consultation via ENTSO-E on the Amendments to the “Regional Specific Annex for CCR Core to the Harmonised Allocation Rules for long-term transmission rights” (i.e. EU HAR Annex 1).
Elia completes all main construction contracts for Modular Offshore Grid 13.03.2018 Elia is pleased to announce that all main construction contracts for the Modular Offshore Grid (MOG) are in place.
Deployment of a datahub shared by all system operators to support electrical flexibility 08.03.2018 The first shared central datahub for the Belgian grid is up and running. This new IT system – the result of close collaboration between the distribution system operators (Eandis, Infrax, Ores, Resa and Sibelga) and the transmission system operator (Elia) – will encourage market flexibility.
Elia tests first drone for long-distance flight 06.03.2018 On 6 March 2018, a Delair fixed-wing drone successfully completed a demonstration flight along a 70kV high-voltage line in Sint-Truiden. The unmanned aerial vehicle took off from Droneport, an incubator for drones, and completed a 10 km flight lasting 30 minutes.
ENTSO-E consultation on the “All TSOs proposals for the methodologies for coordinating operational security analysis and assessing the relevance of assets for outage coordination” 02.03.2018 ENTSO-E organizes a public consultation from 26 February until 6 April 2018 on “All TSOs proposals for the methodologies for coordinating operational security analysis and assessing the relevance of assets for outage coordination”.
Elia group kicks off reflection group for European Market Design 28.02.2018 Elia and 50Hertz have just signed an inter-TSO agreement together with TenneT, RTE and Swissgrid in order to create a reflection group on a European market model for the future power system.
Elia Group annual results 2017 23.02.2018 Elia Group strengthens and expands electrical grid while delivering a strong financial performance.
ALEGrO project: three projects launched in mid-January 2018 19.02.2018 In late 2017, the ALEGrO project – the first electricity interconnector between Belgium and Germany – acquired the permits and authorisations required for work to begin in Belgium.
Call for Candidates for strategic reserve 15.02.2018 The Ministerial Decree of Minister of Energy Marie-Christine Marghem entered into force on January 15, 2018. This decree instructs Elia to constitute a strategic reserve volume of 500 MW for the winter 2018-2019.
Public consultation on first bidding zone review 12.02.2018 This consultation concerns a common proposal developed by the transmission system operators of Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia regarding the Review of the existing bidding zone configurations in accordance with Article 32 of the Commission Regulation (EU) No 2015/1222 of 24 July 2015 establishing a Guideline on Capacity Allocation and Congestion Management (CACM).
Elia organises auction for flemish green certificates and cogeneration certificates in february 2018 09.02.2018 As the local transmission system operator in Flanders and in accordance with Articles 7.1.6(2) and 7.1.7(2) of the Energy Decree of 8 May 2009 on energy policy, Elia will organize an auction for green certificates and cogeneration certificates in February 2018.
Minister Bart Tommelein visits Elia's national control centre 08.02.2018 On Thursday, 8 February, the Flemish Minister of Energy visited Elia's national control centre – the nerve centre of Belgium's power grid – to see the facilities.
Elia secures the Top Employer label 07.02.2018 Elia has just been awarded the Top Employer 2018 label, identifying it as one of Belgium’s 64 best employers and one of the three best employers in the energy sector.
Second regional generation adequacy assessment report published 31.01.2018 The seven electricity transmission system operators (TSO's) in the Pentalateral Energy Forum (an inter-governmental initiative designed to promote collaboration on cross-border exchange of electricity in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland) are committed to contribute to the development of new methodologies and to investigate the security of the electricity supply – the serving of the electricity demand of all customers - on the regional level.
European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution and 10 Local Implementation Projects announce a revised go-live date for June 2018 31.01.2018 NEMOs and TSOs would like to inform market parties that the target launch date for implementation of the European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution and the Go-Live of 10 associated Local Implementation Projects, announced for March 2018 has been revised to June 2018.
Elia launches 2nd Open Innovation Challenge for start-ups to improve forecasting of electricity production and consumption 31.01.2018 Elia’s 2nd Open innovation challenge calls for ideas from cross sector start-ups across the world to improve its forecasting.
Rabosée-Battice project: planning permission granted and work begun at Herve 24.01.2018 On 20 October 2017, Elia was granted planning permission to build a new underground electricity connection linking the substations at Rabosée and Battice.
Public consultation on amendment to the fallback procedures for capacity allocation in the Channel CCR 19.01.2018 Elia and the other TSOs of the Channel Region launch a public consultation via ENTSO-E on a proposal for amendment to the fallback procedures for capacity allocation for the Channel Region in the event that the single day-ahead coupling process is unable to produce results, in accordance with Article 44 of the CACM Regulation.
Elia starts work on a new high-voltage line spanning the River Scheldt in the Port of Antwerp 16.01.2018 Last week, preparatory work on the new high-voltage line spanning the River Scheldt in the Port of Antwerp began.
Public consultation on all TSOs’ proposal for the implementation framework for a European platform for the imbalance netting process 15.01.2018 In accordance with Article 22 of Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/2195 of 23 November 2017 establishing a guideline on electricity balancing (GLEB), the responsible TSO’s organise a public consultation for the implementation framework for a European platform for the imbalance netting process.
Public consultation on draft proposal of FCR cooperation market design 15.01.2018 Elia is procuring part of its Frequency Containment Reserves (FCR) via regional auctions that are held by the FCR Cooperation.
European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution and 10 Local Implementation Projects to go-live in March 2018 08.01.2018 NEMOs and TSOs announce target launch date in March 2018 for implementation of the European Cross-Border Intraday (XBID) Solution and the Go-Live of 10 associated Local Implementation Projects.
ALEGrO project: Permits acquired and construction phase to begin in mid-January 2018 05.01.2018 The ALEGrO project, the first electricity interconnector between Belgium and Germany, can now begin after acquiring the necessary permits and authorisations.