Process steps for licence application

Step 1 Use the Licensing Application Form to start the licence application process. .

Step 2 Once we have received the fully completed Application Form including the required documentation, we will send you a Welcome and Communication Test Form. This contains the actions required to go through the creditworthinessand communication test process.

Step 3 You will receive the Online Services Form to gain access to Gasport and/or B2B and conduct a B2B test if necessary.

Step 4 We will invite you to an introductory meeting, either in person or via Teams.

Step 5 Only a B licence requires market role registration and communication test (qualification) at Energy Data Services Netherlands (EDSN). This organisation handles the registration of new market participants for the regional grid operators. Once we have received the licensing application form from you, we will inform EDSN that you have applied for a B licence with us. Successful completion of the qualification procedure in EDSN’s acceptance environment is required to obtain your B licence. Note: you have to register  with EDSN/Partners in Energy. Qualification with EDSN will be finalised once you have obtained your B licence from GTS.

This qualification process at EDSN runs parallel to the licensing process at GTS. It starts with your application to GTS for a licence.

Step 6 When steps 1 to 5 have been successfully completed, your application will be considered by a review committee.

Step 7 If the review committee decides in your favour, you will obtain your licence. You will receive a confirmation letter from us and we will add you to our licence list.

Additional step for A and B licences.

Step 8 Registration on PRISMA is required to book capacity.

Please note: if the licensing process takes longer than 180 days, certain process steps will have to be repeated.