Section 31Sec./Art. 31

Third-Party Access Principles. - Adherence to the principles of transparency, non-discrimination, and safe practices is the key to the beneficial participation of third-party users. In line with this, the following guiding principles shall be observed:

(a) The TPA shall be transparent, fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory with regard to the rates and access to services for the purpose of enhancing efficiency and optimization of capacity to avoid overcapacity and encourage necessary investments in the PDNGI;

(b) The TPA shall encourage a diverse and sustainable market for natural gas beyond the power sector;

(c) The TPA shall be anchored on a safe, secure, reliable, and efficient operation for both the Permit Holder and the third-party users; and

(d) The TPA Permit Holders shall conduct an open, transparent, and sufficient consultation process with both existing and potential third-party users to discuss the available capacity; and

(e) The TPA Permit Holders shall regularly publish their available capacity, access terms and conditions, and rates which shall be available to the public, and allow the review and inspection of their facilities and records for verification.