Italy – Gas distribution and related services – Vendita del biometano ritirato dal GSE e immesso nelle reti con obbligo di connessione di terzi, ai sensi dell'art. 6 del DM 02/03/2018 e dell'art. 9 del DM 15/09/2022

This is a competitive procedure by GSE (Gestore dei Servizi Energetici) for the sale of biomethane withdrawn from producers into mandatory third-party connection networks. It is structured as two framework agreements (Lotto 1 – Transport use, Lotto 2 – Other uses), each with 3 stock units of 1,000 GWh (total 3,000 GWh per lot). Bidders must be natural gas traders with transport and balancing capabilities. The procedure is conducted as an open auction via electronic platform. No estimated value is provided; the auction is based on premium (Lot 1) or discount (Lot 2) pricing. Key risks include no guaranteed volumes, GSE's right to not award contracts, and full risk transfer to the shipper.