国家发改委、国家能源局：完善省内天然气管道运输价格机制 促进行业高质量发展

Core Viewpoint - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Energy Administration (NEA) have issued guidelines to improve the pricing mechanism for provincial natural gas pipeline transportation, aiming to enhance industry efficiency and promote high-quality development [2][10]. Pricing Authority and Scope - Provincial-level development and reform departments will set the transportation prices for natural gas pipelines, excluding internal pipelines used by enterprises, and will not delegate pricing authority [3]. - There will be no repeated pricing by provincial departments for sections of cross-provincial pipelines that are already under national unified pricing [3]. Pricing Model - A unified pricing model will be implemented for provincial natural gas pipeline transportation, transitioning from "one line, one price" and "one enterprise, one price" to either zonal pricing or a unified provincial price [4]. - During the transition period, benchmark prices may be established to guide pipeline operators towards better efficiency and resource integration [4]. Price Level Determination - Pricing will be based on a "permitted cost plus reasonable return" method, with costs strictly monitored and transportation prices determined by the volume of gas transported [5]. - The depreciation period for pipeline assets will generally be set at 40 years, and the permitted return rate will not exceed the 10-year government bond yield plus 4 percentage points [5]. Price Regulation Cycle - The pricing for provincial natural gas pipelines will undergo periodic reviews and dynamic adjustments, with a regulatory cycle set at three years [6]. Pipeline Planning and Investment Management - Provinces are required to enhance the management of natural gas pipeline construction and operation, ensuring economic rationality and efficient operation [7]. - Investment projects must be rigorously reviewed to avoid unnecessary intermediate links and ensure effective resource utilization [7]. Supply Chain Cost Reduction - Provincial departments are tasked with evaluating and reducing costs across the supply chain, encouraging direct purchasing between upstream suppliers and end-users [8]. - Measures will be taken to eliminate non-essential supply chain components that do not provide necessary transportation services [8]. Market Order Regulation - Pipeline operators must adhere to the pricing policies and cannot circumvent government pricing through alternative fees [8]. - There will be strict enforcement against price violations, with severe penalties for serious infractions [8]. Implementation Strengthening - Provinces must conduct comprehensive assessments of pipeline numbers, investment entities, and operational conditions to maintain an updated list of pipelines subject to government pricing [9]. - A management approach for provincial natural gas pipeline transportation pricing will be developed to ensure a smooth transition during the reform period [9].