In November 2013, the AdC commented on the proposal for a National Liquefied Natural Gas Transport, Storage Infrastructures and Terminals Network Indicative Ten-Year Development and Investment Plan for the period 2014-2023 (PDIRGN).
The AdC highlighted the importance of considering the modification of the asset remuneration model, in order to promote a more balanced risk sharing between investors and consumers. The AdC noted that it would be relevant to compare the alternative options in the PDIRGN and to provide a greater justification of the need to expand existing interconnections. The AdC signalled that the increase in double tariffs (tariff pancaking) on gas imports from Spain through pipeline would have an impact on end user prices. The AdC recommended also studying mechanisms that promote competition in the access of new competitors via the Sines terminal. It also recommended a reassessment of the regime for accessing the import capacity available in Campo Maior and the compatibility of the historical rights granted to the incumbent importer, in the benefit of competition.