The Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC) has initiated a public consultation regarding the proposed circular that outlines the compensation methodology for gas transport and regasification activities for the upcoming regulatory period from 2027 to 2032.

This review occurs every six years and aligns with the energy policy guidelines set forth in the Order TED/1318/2025, published by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge.

The circular aims to ensure sufficient compensation to cover the costs of efficiently managed companies while promoting sustainability and competitiveness in the gas sector. It incorporates updated parameters for calculating operational and maintenance compensation and introduces new concepts for compensating amortized assets and promoting renewable gases.

The CNMC's proposal is the result of extensive public consultation, gathering input from sector agents, institutions, renewable gas promoters, marketers, consumer associations, and environmental organizations. The consultation process began in December 2024 and included specific public consultations and evaluations of the existing methodology.

Key updates in the proposed circular include the adjustment of unit investment and operational maintenance values for the 2027-2032 period, the introduction of incentives for sustainable development linked to biogas injection, and the streamlining of procedures for recognizing activated operational costs.

These changes reflect the CNMC's commitment to modern regulation that fosters efficiency and competitiveness while ensuring the sustainability and viability of the gas system during the transition to a cleaner and more digital energy model.