EU Legislation on Energy Trading

Europex has developed this resource to offer a broad overview of EU legislation governing wholesale energy trading. It covers both physical and financial energy markets, which are regulated under EU law.

Only legislation currently in force is included. Where relevant, links to non-binding guidance or supporting documents are also provided.

Relevant and applicable laws for our members.

Europex assumes no responsibility for external content.

  • CRD and CRR

Capital Requirements Directive (CRD) IV and Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR)

The Capital Requirements Directive (CRD IV) (Directive 2013/36/EU) and the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) (Regulation (EU) No 575/2013) together form the EU’s core prudential framework for banks and investment firms, ...

  • PRIIPs

Packaged Retail and Insurance-Based Investment Products (PRIIPs)

Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 on key information documents (KIDs) for packaged retail and insurance-based investment products (PRIIPs) requires product manufacturers and distributors to provide retail investors with a KID. The ...

  • Trans-European Networks

List of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs)

On 28 November 2023, the Commission adopted the 6th list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) based on the revised TEN-E Regulation, which was ...

  • MAR

Market Abuse Regulation (MAR)

The Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) — Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 — aims to safeguard market integrity and investor confidence by prohibiting insider dealing, market manipulation, and unlawful disclosure of inside ...

  • Transparency

Transparency Regulation

Transparency Regulation (EU) No 543/2013 on the submission and publication of data in electricity markets. This act has been changed. This act has been changed. Latest consolidated version: 06/09/2019

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  • Electricity Network Codes & Guidelines

Network Code on High Voltage Direct Current Connections (HVDC NC)

Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/1447 establishing a network code on requirements for grid connection of high voltage direct current systems and direct current-connected power park modules. HVDC cables are used for ...

  • Electricity Network Codes & Guidelines

Demand Connection Code (DCC)

Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/1388 establishing a Network Code on Demand Connection establishes harmonised requirements for grid connection applicable to any new demand connection to the transmission system, any new demand ...

  • Electricity Network Codes & Guidelines

Network Code on Requirements for Generators (RfG NC)

Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/631 establishing a network code on requirements for grid connection of generators, establishes harmonised connection rules for power-generating modules. The code defines four categories or ‘types’ A-D ...

  • Gas Network Codes and Guidelines , 
  • Third Energy Package

Congestion Management Procedure Guidelines

Commission Decision 2012/490/EU on amending Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 on conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks

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  • Trans-European Networks

Ten Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP)

The TYNDPs are infrastructure development plans to ensure a coordinated pan-European approach to electricity and gas grid development, drawn up by ENTSO-E and ENTSOG respectively. Regulation ( EU ) 347/2013 ...

  • Electricity Market Design Review

Risk Preparedness Regulation

Regulation (EU) 2019/941 on risk-preparedness in the electricity sector and repealing Directive 2005/89/EC

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  • Energy Community Treaty

Energy Community Treaty

The Energy Community is an international organisation which brings together the European Union and its neighbours to create an integrated pan-European energy market. The organisation was founded by the Treaty ...

  • CCP Recovery and Resolution

CCP Recovery and Resolution

The Commission adopted in 2016 a legislative proposal on CCP recovery and resolution, in order to address the challenges posed by the growing importance of CCPs, and the potential risks ...

  • DORA

Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) – Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 – establishes a unified EU framework to ensure that financial entities can withstand, respond to, and recover from ICT-related disruptions ...

  • Electricity Network Codes & Guidelines

Network Code on Demand Response (NC DR upcoming)

The upcoming Network Code on Demand Response will establish EU-level rules to enable the full participation of demand-side resources in electricity markets. It is currently under development by ENTSO-E, ACER, ...