You are here: Home About OTE OTE News OTE News https://www.ote-cr.cz/en/about-ote/ote-news/ote-news https://www.ote-cr.cz/logo.png OTE News 26.01.2023 14:50:00 Information for producers relating to Government Regulations 298/2022 Coll. and 5/2023 Coll. <p>Further to the publication of Government Regulation No. 298/2022 Coll., on the determination of electricity and gas prices in an exceptional market situation and Government Regulation No. 5/2023 Coll., on compensation provided for the supply of electricity and gas at fixed prices, we inform electricity and gas producers about the processing of requests for compensation (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Regulation").</p> <p> </p> <p>In order to access the applications in the CS OTE system, it is necessary to duly fill in the "Application for electricity/gas producer for extension of access rights in CS OTE" available here: <a href="https://www.ote-cr.cz/../../../cs/dokumentace/kompenzace">https://www.ote-cr.cz/cs/dokumentace/kompenzace</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>The producer shall send the application signed by a member(s) of the statutory body or other authorized representative(s) electronically by a qualified certificate via a data mailbox (mailbox ID azefhvx).</p> <p> </p> <p>Please note that OTE, a.s., does not decide on the allocation of extraordinary advance payment or its amount. In this matter, the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall be contacted, as the Ministry determines the amount of extraordinary advance payment in accordance with Article 15 of Government Regulation No. 5/2023 Coll.</p> <p> </p> <p>Inquiries whether a producer meets the conditions of the Regulation please address to <a href="mailto:energie2023@cz.ey.com">energie2023@cz.ey.com</a></p> 26.01.2023 13:40:00 POWERMART ApS a new balance responsible party in the power markets <p>POWERMART ApS has been registered in the central system OTE as a balance responsible party with access to the short-term power markets organized by OTE with effect from 1st of February 2023. Currently the short-term power markets</p> <p>have 133 members and the short-term gas market has 124 members.</p> 26.01.2023 13:35:00 Utylis Energie s.r.o. a new market participant in the power market and gas market <p>Utylis Energie s.r.o. has been registered in the central system OTE as a Balance Responsible Party with access to the nominations and short-term power and gas markets organized by OTE with effect from 1. 2. 2023. Currently the short-term power market has 132 members and the short-term gas market 124 members.</p> 23.01.2023 13:45:00 Monthly Electricity and Gas Market Report <div id="with-floating-menu" class="row with-floating-menu"> <div class="container"> <div class="content"> <article id="portal-column-content"> <div> <article id="content"> <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <p> Download the Monthly Electricity and Gas Market Report <a data-val="3b88fae33b6242488bd8d9118bce3747" href="https://www.ote-cr.cz/en/about-ote/ote-news/monthly_market_report_12_2022.pdf" data-linktype="internal">HERE.</a></p> </div> </section> </div> </section> </div> </section> </div> </section> </div> </section> </div> </section> <section id="viewlet-below-content-body"> <div class="visualClear"> </div> <div class="documentActions"> </div> </section> </article> </div> <footer> <div id="viewlet-below-content"> </div> </footer></article> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row footer"> </div> 23.01.2023 09:30:00 The market operator continues to purchase electricity from renewable sources in 2023 <p><strong>Consuming electricity produced from renewable sources is essential for the activities of the market operator. As a socially responsible company, OTE supports climate protection and the fulfillment of environmental goals in the long term with its approach to the environment and activities related to the reduction of carbon dioxide production and sustainable development. Supporting the production of electricity from renewable energy sources through its certified consumption is one of the means to achieve these goals</strong></p> <p>Even in 2023, OTE continues to fulfill its strategy of responsible behavior towards society and the environment and once again covers its own consumption with electricity from renewable sources. OTE received a Cancellation Statement from its electricity supplier, by which it is confirmed that the electricity supplied to the company\'s headquarters and data center locations is exclusively produced from renewable sources.</p> <p>"I am glad that this year the market operator continues with activities leading to climate protection. We support more environmentally friendly options of electricity production, which contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The purchase of green electricity is one of the key goals of our company," says the chairman of the board of OTE Michal Puchel.</p> <hr /> <p>Download the press release in PDF format <a data-val="24665b2550354a78b159b2bfb05155d8" href="https://www.ote-cr.cz/en/about-ote/ote-news/press-release_purchase-electricity-from-renewable-sources-in-2023.pdf" data-linktype="internal">here</a>.</p> 18.01.2023 13:20:00 Infinite Gas s.r.o.- a new market participant in the gas market <p>Infinite Gas s.r.o. has been registered in the central system OTE as a Balance Responsible Party with access to the nominations and short-term gas markets organized by OTE with effect from the 1st of February 2023. Currently the short-term power market has 131 members and the short-term gas market 123 members.</p> 10.01.2023 16:05:00 XML message formats for electricity and gas valid from 01/24/2023 <p>In the <a href="https://ote-cr.cz/en/documentation/electricity-documentation/electricity-documentation" data-linktype="external" data-val="https://ote-cr.cz/en/documentation/electricity-documentation/electricity-documentation">Electricity</a> and <a href="https://ote-cr.cz/en/documentation/gas-documentation" data-linktype="external" data-val="https://ote-cr.cz/en/documentation/gas-documentation">Gas</a> Documentation section of the website, we publish XML message formats, and XSD templates valid from the system shutdown on 01/24/2023</p> 05.01.2023 13:10:00 NEMO Committee newsletter, January 2023 <p>NEMO Committee* publishes another issue of the NEMO Committee Newsletter focused on past and upcoming events, reports, and decisions of the fourth quarter of 2022 and 2023 outlook.</p> <p>In this issue, readers will find, among other news, information about the completion of the Single Intraday Market (SIDC) by integrating the Greek and Slovakian borders or details on meetings in which NEMO Committee representatives have actively participated. Also, we would like to invite you on behalf of the NEMO Committee to participate in a <a href="https://www.nemo-committee.eu/public-consultations/-open-public-consultation-on-sdac-products">public consultation on SDAC Products</a>, which has been published this week.</p> <p>NEMO Committee Newsletter can be found <a href="https://www.nemo-committee.eu/publication-detail/nemo-committee-newsletter">here</a>.</p> <p><em><sub>*OTE, a.s., as a Nominated Electricity Market Operator (NEMO) in the Czech Republic, has been a member of the All NEMO Committee since 2015.</sub></em></p> 03.01.2023 18:55:00 Volumes traded on OTE short-term electricity and gas markets in 2022 <p>On the OTE short-term electricity markets, a similar amount of electricity was traded in 2022 as in 2021, which amounts to almost half (47%) of domestic net consumption. In the intraday gas market organized by the OTE, the volume traded in 2022 surpassed 2021.</p> <p>More information can be found <a data-val="c023cf6298444d2ba902f0e947b0dbb4" href="https://www.ote-cr.cz/en/about-ote/ote-news/2023_01_03_volumes-traded-on-ote-markets.pdf" data-linktype="internal">here</a>.</p> 29.12.2022 09:20:00 Business Terms of OTE, a.s., for the power Sector <p><span lang="EN" data-ogsc="rgb(51, 51, 51)">OTE, a.s., published the new version of </span><span lang="EN" data-ogsc="black">OTE Business Terms for the Power Sector (Revision 34 – December 2022). The new version was approved by the Energy Regulatory Office on 21th <strong>December </strong>2022 <strong>and became effective as of 29th December </strong></span><strong><span lang="EN" data-ogsc="rgb(51, 51, 51)">2022</span></strong><span lang="EN" data-ogsc="rgb(51, 51, 51)">.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN" data-ogsc="rgb(51, 51, 51)">Please note that this translation is provided for informative purposes only. Only the original Czech versions are legally binding.</span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="x_MsoNormal" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 84, 159)"><span lang="EN"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.ote-cr.cz/../../registration-and-agreements/electricity-agreements/business-terms" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-ogsc="" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-safelink="true" data-linkindex="9">https://www.ote-cr.cz/en/registration-and-agreements/electricity-agreements/business-terms</a> </span></li> </ul> 22.12.2022 12:35:00 Faster CZ spol. s.r.o. has been terminated in the system CS OTE as a balance responsible party in power markets <p><span lang="EN">Faster CZ spol. s.r.o. was terminated in the central system OTE as a balance responsible party in power markets as of 31st of December 2022. Currently the short-term power market has 131 members and the short-term gas market 122 members.</span></p> <p> </p> 21.12.2022 17:40:00 Gas: Energy For Future, a.s., has announced the loss of its possibility to supply gas <p class="s5"><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">OTE, a.s., the Czech electricity and gas market operator, announces in accordance with Section 118(5) of the Public Notice No. 349/2015 Coll., on the Gas Market Rules, that it is suspending the activity of a company </span></span><span class="s4"><span class="bumpedFont20">Energy For Future, a.s.</span></span><span class="s4"><span class="bumpedFont20">, I</span></span><span class="s4"><span class="bumpedFont20">D</span></span> <span class="s4"><span class="bumpedFont20">04927974</span></span><span class="s4"><span class="bumpedFont20">, EIC </span></span><span class="s4"><span class="bumpedFont20">27X-ENERGY-FF--7</span></span><span class="s4"><span class="bumpedFont20">,</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20"> </span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">in CS OTE system due to the loss of its possibility to supply gas, based on a notification of this company received by the market operator on </span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">2</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">1</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">January</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20"> 202</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">2</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20"> at </span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">1</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">6</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">:</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">3</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">0</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">.</span></span></p> <p class="s5"><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">In line with the Market Rules, a fast change of supplier will be possible </span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">on 2</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">2</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">.1</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">2</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">.202</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">2</span></span> <span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">from </span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">08:00 to </span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">17</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">:00. Delivery of gas from the Supplier of Last Resort (or any other supplier following the fast change of supplier) will start from </span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">23</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">.1</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">2</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">.202</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">2</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20"> 06:00. Delivery from the Supplier of Last Resort doesn’t apply to customers whose gas consumption during the last 12 months exceeded 630 MWh.</span></span></p> <p class="s5"><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">The Supplier of Last Resort (SLR) serves as a way to protect customers in case of any supplier’s failure to operate. An SLR steps in immediately after such an incident and customers can use the SLR as an interim supplier for a maximum of </span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">3</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20"> months. During this time the customer should select a new proper supplier and switch to it without any restrictions. Even if a customer had a fixed-term contract with the original supplier, this will not be valid with the SLR.</span></span></p> <p class="s5"><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">The Market Operator is following the national legislation in force, with the aim to minimize the negative impact of such events on the gas market.</span></span></p> 21.12.2022 17:04:50 Electricity: Energy For Future, a.s., has announced the loss of its possibility to supply electricity <p><span data-ogsc="rgb(57, 57, 57)">In accordance with Decree No. 408/2015 Coll., on the Electricity Market Rules, the market operator announces, that it suspends the activity of </span><strong><span data-ogsc="rgb(57, 57, 57)">Energy For Future, a.s.</span></strong><strong><span data-ogsc="rgb(57, 57, 57)">,</span></strong><strong><span data-ogsc="rgb(57, 57, 57)"> EAN 8591824210536</span></strong><span data-ogsc="rgb(57, 57, 57)">, in its system due to the loss of the possibility to supply electricity and inability to meet the financial conditions for imbalances settlement, based on the notification of this company received by the market operator on 21 December 2022 at 4:30 PM.</span></p> <p><span data-ogsc="rgb(57, 57, 57)">In accordance with Decree No 408/2015 Coll., on the Electricity Market Rules, market participants may submit an application for an accelerated change of supplier pursuant to Section 59 of the Decree through the market operator\'s information system <strong>by 12:00 PM on December 21, 2022</strong>. In the event that the customers do not make an accelerated change of supplier, OTE will inform the suppliers of last resort about customers to whom the supply shall be initiated by that suppliers. </span></p> <p data-ogsb="white"><span data-ogsc="rgb(57, 57, 57)">The supplier of last resort (SoLR) is a tool that protects consumers in the event of bankruptcy of any energy supplier. It kicks in immediately and people can take energy from it for a period specified by law (1 month/3 months). At any time during this period, they can choose a new regular supplier and switch to it without any restrictions. Even if they had a fixed-term contract with their original supplier, this is no longer valid under the SoLR.</span></p> <p data-ogsb="white"><span data-ogsc="rgb(57, 57, 57)">The market operator acts in accordance with the applicable regulations and with the aim of minimising negative impacts on the electricity market.</span></p> <p> </p> 21.12.2022 10:05:00 Monthly Electricity and Gas Market Report <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <p> Download the Monthly Electricity and Gas Market Report <a data-val="f169edd245454f25befe1f1e95d7b040" href="https://www.ote-cr.cz/en/about-ote/ote-news/monthly_market_report_11_2022.pdf" data-linktype="internal">HERE.</a></p> </div> </section> </div> </section> </div> </section> </div> </section> </div> </section> 21.12.2022 08:55:00 Publication of MSMAX according to Government Regulation No. 298/2022 Coll. <p>We would like to inform market participants that based on §5 of Government Regulation No. 298/2022, on the determination of electricity and gas prices in an extraordinary market situation, as amended, the highest historical monthly electricity and gas consumption values (MSMAX) are available in CS OTE portal in section CDS -> Metered data -> Historical consumption.</p> 19.12.2022 15:10:00 FREE for YOU s.r.o. a new market participant in the power market and gas market <p>FREE for YOU s.r.o. has been registered in the central system OTE as a Balance Responsible Party with access to the nominations and short-term power and gas markets organized by OTE with effect from 1. 1. 2023. Currently, the short-term power market has 132 members and the short-term gas market has 122 members.</p> 16.12.2022 14:10:00 ZT energy s.r.o. a new balance responsible party in the power markets <p class="xxmsonormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 7.5pt 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Roboto; color: black; background: white;">ZT energy s.r.o. has been registered in the central system OTE as a responsible balance party with access to the short-term power markets organized by OTE with effect from 1sh January 2023. Currently, the short-term power markets have 131 members and the short-term gas market has 121 members.</span></p> 16.12.2022 13:10:00 UCED Prodej s.r.o. a new market participant in the power market and gas market <p>UCED Prodej s.r.o. has been registered in the central system OTE as a Balance Responsible Party with access to the nominations and short-term power and gas markets organized by OTE with effect from 14. 12. 2022. Currently the short-term power market has 130 members and the short-term gas market 121 members.</p> 13.12.2022 17:45:00 Národní energie a.s. - Information about the termination of a contract for distribution services from ČEZ Distribuce, a.s. <p data-ogsb="white"><span data-ogsc="black">We would like to inform market participants, that OTE, a.s., has received information from the distribution system operator ČEZ Distribuce, a.s., about the termination of the contract for distribution services between ČEZ Distribuce, a.s., and Národní energie a.s. (registered market participant number 34061, EAN 8591824406137) for points of delivery in the defined area of ČEZ Distribuce, a.s., as of <span dir="ltr">December 15, 2022</span>, 24:00.</span></p> <p data-ogsb="white"><span data-ogsc="black"> </span></p> <p data-ogsb="white"><span data-ogsc="black">Based on this information, registered suppliers can submit an application for an accelerated change of supplier via the market operator\'s information system <span dir="ltr">until December 15</span>, 24:00. If no change of supplier occurs, the supplier of last resort for these points of delivery will be activated.</span></p> 12.12.2022 12:05:00 ILLUMI MARKETS a new balance responsible party in the power markets <p class="xxmsonormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Roboto; color: black; background: white;">ILLUMI MARKETS</span> <span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Roboto; color: black; background: white;">has been registered in the central system OTE as a balance responsible party with access to the short-term power markets organized by OTE with effect from 13th of December 2022. Currently the short-term power markets have 129 members and the short-term gas market has 120 members.</span></p> 1 2 3 4 5 6 20 40
OTE News https://www.ote-cr.cz/en/about-ote/ote-news/ote-news https://www.ote-cr.cz/logo.png OTE News 26.01.2023 14:50:00 Information for producers relating to Government Regulations 298/2022 Coll. and 5/2023 Coll. <p>Further to the publication of Government Regulation No. 298/2022 Coll., on the determination of electricity and gas prices in an exceptional market situation and Government Regulation No. 5/2023 Coll., on compensation provided for the supply of electricity and gas at fixed prices, we inform electricity and gas producers about the processing of requests for compensation (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Regulation").</p> <p> </p> <p>In order to access the applications in the CS OTE system, it is necessary to duly fill in the "Application for electricity/gas producer for extension of access rights in CS OTE" available here: <a href="https://www.ote-cr.cz/../../../cs/dokumentace/kompenzace">https://www.ote-cr.cz/cs/dokumentace/kompenzace</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>The producer shall send the application signed by a member(s) of the statutory body or other authorized representative(s) electronically by a qualified certificate via a data mailbox (mailbox ID azefhvx).</p> <p> </p> <p>Please note that OTE, a.s., does not decide on the allocation of extraordinary advance payment or its amount. In this matter, the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall be contacted, as the Ministry determines the amount of extraordinary advance payment in accordance with Article 15 of Government Regulation No. 5/2023 Coll.</p> <p> </p> <p>Inquiries whether a producer meets the conditions of the Regulation please address to <a href="mailto:energie2023@cz.ey.com">energie2023@cz.ey.com</a></p> 26.01.2023 13:40:00 POWERMART ApS a new balance responsible party in the power markets <p>POWERMART ApS has been registered in the central system OTE as a balance responsible party with access to the short-term power markets organized by OTE with effect from 1st of February 2023. Currently the short-term power markets</p> <p>have 133 members and the short-term gas market has 124 members.</p> 26.01.2023 13:35:00 Utylis Energie s.r.o. a new market participant in the power market and gas market <p>Utylis Energie s.r.o. has been registered in the central system OTE as a Balance Responsible Party with access to the nominations and short-term power and gas markets organized by OTE with effect from 1. 2. 2023. Currently the short-term power market has 132 members and the short-term gas market 124 members.</p> 23.01.2023 13:45:00 Monthly Electricity and Gas Market Report <div id="with-floating-menu" class="row with-floating-menu"> <div class="container"> <div class="content"> <article id="portal-column-content"> <div> <article id="content"> <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <p> Download the Monthly Electricity and Gas Market Report <a data-val="3b88fae33b6242488bd8d9118bce3747" href="https://www.ote-cr.cz/en/about-ote/ote-news/monthly_market_report_12_2022.pdf" data-linktype="internal">HERE.</a></p> </div> </section> </div> </section> </div> </section> </div> </section> </div> </section> </div> </section> <section id="viewlet-below-content-body"> <div class="visualClear"> </div> <div class="documentActions"> </div> </section> </article> </div> <footer> <div id="viewlet-below-content"> </div> </footer></article> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row footer"> </div> 23.01.2023 09:30:00 The market operator continues to purchase electricity from renewable sources in 2023 <p><strong>Consuming electricity produced from renewable sources is essential for the activities of the market operator. As a socially responsible company, OTE supports climate protection and the fulfillment of environmental goals in the long term with its approach to the environment and activities related to the reduction of carbon dioxide production and sustainable development. Supporting the production of electricity from renewable energy sources through its certified consumption is one of the means to achieve these goals</strong></p> <p>Even in 2023, OTE continues to fulfill its strategy of responsible behavior towards society and the environment and once again covers its own consumption with electricity from renewable sources. OTE received a Cancellation Statement from its electricity supplier, by which it is confirmed that the electricity supplied to the company\'s headquarters and data center locations is exclusively produced from renewable sources.</p> <p>"I am glad that this year the market operator continues with activities leading to climate protection. We support more environmentally friendly options of electricity production, which contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The purchase of green electricity is one of the key goals of our company," says the chairman of the board of OTE Michal Puchel.</p> <hr /> <p>Download the press release in PDF format <a data-val="24665b2550354a78b159b2bfb05155d8" href="https://www.ote-cr.cz/en/about-ote/ote-news/press-release_purchase-electricity-from-renewable-sources-in-2023.pdf" data-linktype="internal">here</a>.</p> 18.01.2023 13:20:00 Infinite Gas s.r.o.- a new market participant in the gas market <p>Infinite Gas s.r.o. has been registered in the central system OTE as a Balance Responsible Party with access to the nominations and short-term gas markets organized by OTE with effect from the 1st of February 2023. Currently the short-term power market has 131 members and the short-term gas market 123 members.</p> 10.01.2023 16:05:00 XML message formats for electricity and gas valid from 01/24/2023 <p>In the <a href="https://ote-cr.cz/en/documentation/electricity-documentation/electricity-documentation" data-linktype="external" data-val="https://ote-cr.cz/en/documentation/electricity-documentation/electricity-documentation">Electricity</a> and <a href="https://ote-cr.cz/en/documentation/gas-documentation" data-linktype="external" data-val="https://ote-cr.cz/en/documentation/gas-documentation">Gas</a> Documentation section of the website, we publish XML message formats, and XSD templates valid from the system shutdown on 01/24/2023</p> 05.01.2023 13:10:00 NEMO Committee newsletter, January 2023 <p>NEMO Committee* publishes another issue of the NEMO Committee Newsletter focused on past and upcoming events, reports, and decisions of the fourth quarter of 2022 and 2023 outlook.</p> <p>In this issue, readers will find, among other news, information about the completion of the Single Intraday Market (SIDC) by integrating the Greek and Slovakian borders or details on meetings in which NEMO Committee representatives have actively participated. Also, we would like to invite you on behalf of the NEMO Committee to participate in a <a href="https://www.nemo-committee.eu/public-consultations/-open-public-consultation-on-sdac-products">public consultation on SDAC Products</a>, which has been published this week.</p> <p>NEMO Committee Newsletter can be found <a href="https://www.nemo-committee.eu/publication-detail/nemo-committee-newsletter">here</a>.</p> <p><em><sub>*OTE, a.s., as a Nominated Electricity Market Operator (NEMO) in the Czech Republic, has been a member of the All NEMO Committee since 2015.</sub></em></p> 03.01.2023 18:55:00 Volumes traded on OTE short-term electricity and gas markets in 2022 <p>On the OTE short-term electricity markets, a similar amount of electricity was traded in 2022 as in 2021, which amounts to almost half (47%) of domestic net consumption. In the intraday gas market organized by the OTE, the volume traded in 2022 surpassed 2021.</p> <p>More information can be found <a data-val="c023cf6298444d2ba902f0e947b0dbb4" href="https://www.ote-cr.cz/en/about-ote/ote-news/2023_01_03_volumes-traded-on-ote-markets.pdf" data-linktype="internal">here</a>.</p> 29.12.2022 09:20:00 Business Terms of OTE, a.s., for the power Sector <p><span lang="EN" data-ogsc="rgb(51, 51, 51)">OTE, a.s., published the new version of </span><span lang="EN" data-ogsc="black">OTE Business Terms for the Power Sector (Revision 34 – December 2022). The new version was approved by the Energy Regulatory Office on 21th <strong>December </strong>2022 <strong>and became effective as of 29th December </strong></span><strong><span lang="EN" data-ogsc="rgb(51, 51, 51)">2022</span></strong><span lang="EN" data-ogsc="rgb(51, 51, 51)">.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN" data-ogsc="rgb(51, 51, 51)">Please note that this translation is provided for informative purposes only. Only the original Czech versions are legally binding.</span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="x_MsoNormal" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 84, 159)"><span lang="EN"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.ote-cr.cz/../../registration-and-agreements/electricity-agreements/business-terms" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-ogsc="" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-safelink="true" data-linkindex="9">https://www.ote-cr.cz/en/registration-and-agreements/electricity-agreements/business-terms</a> </span></li> </ul> 22.12.2022 12:35:00 Faster CZ spol. s.r.o. has been terminated in the system CS OTE as a balance responsible party in power markets <p><span lang="EN">Faster CZ spol. s.r.o. was terminated in the central system OTE as a balance responsible party in power markets as of 31st of December 2022. Currently the short-term power market has 131 members and the short-term gas market 122 members.</span></p> <p> </p> 21.12.2022 17:40:00 Gas: Energy For Future, a.s., has announced the loss of its possibility to supply gas <p class="s5"><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">OTE, a.s., the Czech electricity and gas market operator, announces in accordance with Section 118(5) of the Public Notice No. 349/2015 Coll., on the Gas Market Rules, that it is suspending the activity of a company </span></span><span class="s4"><span class="bumpedFont20">Energy For Future, a.s.</span></span><span class="s4"><span class="bumpedFont20">, I</span></span><span class="s4"><span class="bumpedFont20">D</span></span> <span class="s4"><span class="bumpedFont20">04927974</span></span><span class="s4"><span class="bumpedFont20">, EIC </span></span><span class="s4"><span class="bumpedFont20">27X-ENERGY-FF--7</span></span><span class="s4"><span class="bumpedFont20">,</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20"> </span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">in CS OTE system due to the loss of its possibility to supply gas, based on a notification of this company received by the market operator on </span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">2</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">1</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">January</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20"> 202</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">2</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20"> at </span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">1</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">6</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">:</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">3</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">0</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">.</span></span></p> <p class="s5"><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">In line with the Market Rules, a fast change of supplier will be possible </span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">on 2</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">2</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">.1</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">2</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">.202</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">2</span></span> <span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">from </span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">08:00 to </span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">17</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">:00. Delivery of gas from the Supplier of Last Resort (or any other supplier following the fast change of supplier) will start from </span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">23</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">.1</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">2</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">.202</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">2</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20"> 06:00. Delivery from the Supplier of Last Resort doesn’t apply to customers whose gas consumption during the last 12 months exceeded 630 MWh.</span></span></p> <p class="s5"><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">The Supplier of Last Resort (SLR) serves as a way to protect customers in case of any supplier’s failure to operate. An SLR steps in immediately after such an incident and customers can use the SLR as an interim supplier for a maximum of </span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">3</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20"> months. During this time the customer should select a new proper supplier and switch to it without any restrictions. Even if a customer had a fixed-term contract with the original supplier, this will not be valid with the SLR.</span></span></p> <p class="s5"><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont20">The Market Operator is following the national legislation in force, with the aim to minimize the negative impact of such events on the gas market.</span></span></p> 21.12.2022 17:04:50 Electricity: Energy For Future, a.s., has announced the loss of its possibility to supply electricity <p><span data-ogsc="rgb(57, 57, 57)">In accordance with Decree No. 408/2015 Coll., on the Electricity Market Rules, the market operator announces, that it suspends the activity of </span><strong><span data-ogsc="rgb(57, 57, 57)">Energy For Future, a.s.</span></strong><strong><span data-ogsc="rgb(57, 57, 57)">,</span></strong><strong><span data-ogsc="rgb(57, 57, 57)"> EAN 8591824210536</span></strong><span data-ogsc="rgb(57, 57, 57)">, in its system due to the loss of the possibility to supply electricity and inability to meet the financial conditions for imbalances settlement, based on the notification of this company received by the market operator on 21 December 2022 at 4:30 PM.</span></p> <p><span data-ogsc="rgb(57, 57, 57)">In accordance with Decree No 408/2015 Coll., on the Electricity Market Rules, market participants may submit an application for an accelerated change of supplier pursuant to Section 59 of the Decree through the market operator\'s information system <strong>by 12:00 PM on December 21, 2022</strong>. In the event that the customers do not make an accelerated change of supplier, OTE will inform the suppliers of last resort about customers to whom the supply shall be initiated by that suppliers. </span></p> <p data-ogsb="white"><span data-ogsc="rgb(57, 57, 57)">The supplier of last resort (SoLR) is a tool that protects consumers in the event of bankruptcy of any energy supplier. It kicks in immediately and people can take energy from it for a period specified by law (1 month/3 months). At any time during this period, they can choose a new regular supplier and switch to it without any restrictions. Even if they had a fixed-term contract with their original supplier, this is no longer valid under the SoLR.</span></p> <p data-ogsb="white"><span data-ogsc="rgb(57, 57, 57)">The market operator acts in accordance with the applicable regulations and with the aim of minimising negative impacts on the electricity market.</span></p> <p> </p> 21.12.2022 10:05:00 Monthly Electricity and Gas Market Report <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <section id="content-core"> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class=""> <p> Download the Monthly Electricity and Gas Market Report <a data-val="f169edd245454f25befe1f1e95d7b040" href="https://www.ote-cr.cz/en/about-ote/ote-news/monthly_market_report_11_2022.pdf" data-linktype="internal">HERE.</a></p> </div> </section> </div> </section> </div> </section> </div> </section> </div> </section> 21.12.2022 08:55:00 Publication of MSMAX according to Government Regulation No. 298/2022 Coll. <p>We would like to inform market participants that based on §5 of Government Regulation No. 298/2022, on the determination of electricity and gas prices in an extraordinary market situation, as amended, the highest historical monthly electricity and gas consumption values (MSMAX) are available in CS OTE portal in section CDS -> Metered data -> Historical consumption.</p> 19.12.2022 15:10:00 FREE for YOU s.r.o. a new market participant in the power market and gas market <p>FREE for YOU s.r.o. has been registered in the central system OTE as a Balance Responsible Party with access to the nominations and short-term power and gas markets organized by OTE with effect from 1. 1. 2023. Currently, the short-term power market has 132 members and the short-term gas market has 122 members.</p> 16.12.2022 14:10:00 ZT energy s.r.o. a new balance responsible party in the power markets <p class="xxmsonormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 7.5pt 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Roboto; color: black; background: white;">ZT energy s.r.o. has been registered in the central system OTE as a responsible balance party with access to the short-term power markets organized by OTE with effect from 1sh January 2023. Currently, the short-term power markets have 131 members and the short-term gas market has 121 members.</span></p> 16.12.2022 13:10:00 UCED Prodej s.r.o. a new market participant in the power market and gas market <p>UCED Prodej s.r.o. has been registered in the central system OTE as a Balance Responsible Party with access to the nominations and short-term power and gas markets organized by OTE with effect from 14. 12. 2022. Currently the short-term power market has 130 members and the short-term gas market 121 members.</p> 13.12.2022 17:45:00 Národní energie a.s. - Information about the termination of a contract for distribution services from ČEZ Distribuce, a.s. <p data-ogsb="white"><span data-ogsc="black">We would like to inform market participants, that OTE, a.s., has received information from the distribution system operator ČEZ Distribuce, a.s., about the termination of the contract for distribution services between ČEZ Distribuce, a.s., and Národní energie a.s. (registered market participant number 34061, EAN 8591824406137) for points of delivery in the defined area of ČEZ Distribuce, a.s., as of <span dir="ltr">December 15, 2022</span>, 24:00.</span></p> <p data-ogsb="white"><span data-ogsc="black"> </span></p> <p data-ogsb="white"><span data-ogsc="black">Based on this information, registered suppliers can submit an application for an accelerated change of supplier via the market operator\'s information system <span dir="ltr">until December 15</span>, 24:00. If no change of supplier occurs, the supplier of last resort for these points of delivery will be activated.</span></p> 12.12.2022 12:05:00 ILLUMI MARKETS a new balance responsible party in the power markets <p class="xxmsonormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Roboto; color: black; background: white;">ILLUMI MARKETS</span> <span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Roboto; color: black; background: white;">has been registered in the central system OTE as a balance responsible party with access to the short-term power markets organized by OTE with effect from 13th of December 2022. Currently the short-term power markets have 129 members and the short-term gas market has 120 members.</span></p> 1 2 3 4 5 6 20 40