This Act sets regulations for natural gas pipelines, storage facilities and gasification plants, as well as on trade in natural gas. The Government shall designate an authority to deal with any issues under this Act. A natural gas pipeline shall require a governmental authorization license to be built or used. Measures to make way for a natural gas pipeline, such as blasting, excavation, deforestation, soil preparation or the likes shall be taken before the concession has been granted. A concession for a natural gas pipeline, a storage facility or a gas plant shall be consistent with the conditions for management, facility design and utilization needed to prevent the environment from damage and harm and promoting the sustainable management of land, water and other resources. The Act consists of 11 Chapters: Introductory provisions (1); Concession (2); Obligations of natural gas pipelines holders (3); Obligations of storage and gasification plants (4); Local natural gas companies (5); Fees and conditions for access to natural gas pipelines and other facilities (6); System balance responsibility and balance responsibility (7); Special provisions concerning the transfer of natural gas to consumers (8); Repealed (9); Exceptions (10); Inspection (11); Other provisions (12). Transitional provisions.
Sweden · 2005-06-02