FAQ

In order to become a BBL shipper you need to be fully registered at BBLC. The registration process at BBLC starts with a formal request for licensing and consists of several steps. A global description of the registration process is given on our website. In addition you can find necessary forms and documents on this site.

Yes, this is possible. For example, special biogas portfolios can be created to prove that this biogas has been allocated. To request additional portfolios, please contact [email protected].

BBL capacity can be booked via two different purchase channels/options:

1. based on the ENTSOG auction calendar via the central European capacity booking platform PRISMA
2. via the Implicit Allocation Mechanism (IAM)

Bundled capacity means a standard capacity product offered on a firm basis which consists of corresponding entry and exit capacity at both sides of the interconnection point Bacton, in contrast, unbundled capacity consist only of entry or exit capacity on one side of interconnection point Bacton.

Bundled capacity can be booked on PRISMA at: “NLExBactonUKEn” Point 953002 (Exit BBL, forward flow direction BBL, part of the bundled product).

Bundled* capacity and can be booked on PRISMA at “BACTONEXITIP_BBL” Point 953002 (Entry BBL, reverse flow direction BBL, part of the bundled product).

*The capacity might become unbundled in case NGG cannot match BBLC’s firm capacity

On the Dutch side, BBLC shippers will be responsible for making both import and export customs declarations. The Dutch authorities have information on this topic available on its website. We advise all BBLC shippers to prepare for the required steps for making these import and export customs declarations.

On the GB side, BBLC will arrange customs declarations towards HMRC.

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