Update planned maintenance 2023
12 May 2023
BBL’s annual planned maintenance period will take place during 6 gas days starting from Tuesday 5 September 2023 at 06:00 CEST. Activities will be resumed on Monday 11 September 2023 at 06:00 CEST.
During this maintenance period there are no gas flows possible.
Planned maintenance 2026
BBL’s annual planned maintenance period will take place during 15 gas days starting from Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 06:00 CEST.
BBLC to launch new Implicit Allocation Platform
BBL Company (BBLC) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of a new Implicit Allocation Mechanism (IAM) platform, designed to streamline capacity bookings via multiple brokers. This innovative solution, developed in collaboration with PRISMA, is planned to go live on the 9th of December 2025.
Introduction of Forward Flow Booking Incentive
BBL Company (BBLC) is pleased to announce the launch of a new forward flow Booking Incentive, aimed at promoting more efficient use of its forward flow capacity products.
Conversion to daylight saving time 2025
On gas day 25 October 2025 there will be a switch from summer time to winter time. This means that this gas day will have 25 hours.
Announcement: BBL physical flow switch to Forward Flow 17/10/2025
Currently, the BBL physical flow direction is set to Reverse Flow (GB to NL). BBLC will be switching the physical flow direction to Forward Flow (NL to GB) starting on 17 October 2025 at 06:00 CEST. This process is expected to take one gas day.
Announcement: BBL physical flow switch to Reverse Flow 04/10/2025
Currently, the BBL physical flow direction is set to Forward Flow (NL to GB). BBLC will be switching the physical flow direction to Reverse Flow (GB to NL) starting on 4 October 2025 at 06:00 CEST. This process is expected to be completed by 5 October 2025 at 06:00 CEST.
Announcement: BBL physical flow switch to Forward Flow 01/10/2025
Currently, the BBL physical flow direction is set to Reverse Flow (GB to NL). BBLC will be switching the physical flow direction to Forward Flow (NL to GB) starting on 1 October 2025 at 06:00 CEST. This process is expected to be completed by 2 October 2025 at 06:00 CEST.
Preannouncement planned maintenance 2026
In accordance with our General Terms and Conditions, effective as of 1 October 2025, BBLC has determined that the period during which the planned maintenance for 2026 will take place is set between 21 September 2026 and 19 October 2026.
Reminder: planned maintenance 2025 - 2
BBL’s annual planned maintenance period will take place during 4 gas days starting from Monday 8 September 2025 at 06:00 CEST.
Constraint Due to Unexpected Pressure Issues
BBL Company is currently experiencing a constraint in its available technical reverse flow capacity due to lower-than-expected pressure at the Bacton Gas Terminal within Britain’s National Transmission System.
Implications ITC Ruling: No additional charge for Shippers
On 15 July, the Dutch Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal (College van Beroep voor het bedrijfsleven, CBb) issued a significant ruling, annulling the decision by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) that had required BBL Company (BBLC) to pay an Inter Transmission System Operator Compensation (ITC) to Gasunie Transport Services (GTS).
Dutch Court Annuls ACM Decision on Inter-TSO Compensation for BBL Company
On 15 July 2025, the Dutch Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal (CBb) concluded that the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) lacked the authority to introduce and impose an Inter-Transmission System Operator TSO). Compensation (ITC) and annulled its decision. This judgment is final and not subject to further appeal.