On Natural Gas Transmission System Operator's Revenue Cap of Regulated Activities for 2026

Core Points - The National Energy Regulatory Council has set a revenue cap for AB Amber Grid's regulated activities at 82.95 million EUR for the year 2026, which is a 30% increase from the 2025 cap of 63.83 million EUR [2] - The increase in regulated costs for 2026 is approximately 10% due to inflation and investments, with an additional 3% increase attributed to compensation for the Polish natural gas transmission operator related to the Lithuania–Poland interconnection project [3] - A significant portion of the revenue cap increase, around 17%, is due to adjustments for previous periods' revenue, costs, and return on investment rate [3] Pricing Decisions - The Board of Amber Grid will approve the prices for using the natural gas transmission network infrastructure, effective from January 1, 2026, ensuring they do not exceed the revenue cap [4] - Following the Board's decision, the prices will be submitted to the Council for approval [4]