Concession for natural gas distribution

The implementation of the public utility service activity, i.e. distribution system operator, can be ensured by a local community on the part of their territory or on the entire territory.

A concession relationship is concluded between the local community and the distribution system operator.

The local community grants an exclusive right to perform a selective local public utility service activity, i.e. distribution system operator for a maximum of 35 years.

Legal basis/grounds

• Energy Act
• Decree on the concession of an electricity DSO service of general economic interest
• Public-Private Partnership Act