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Communication from the Commission - TRIS/(2026) 1972
Directive (EU) 2015/1535
Notification: 2026/0386/PL
Notification of a draft text from a Member State
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MSG: 20261972.EN
1. MSG 001 IND 2026 0386 PL EN 20-07-2026 PL NOTIF
2. Poland
3A. Ministerstwo Rozwoju i Technologii, Departament Obrotu Towarami Wrażliwymi i Bezpieczeństwa Technicznego,
Plac Trzech Krzyży 3/5, 00-507 Warszawa, e-mail: notyfikacjaPL@mrit.gov.pl
3B. Ministerstwo Energii
Departament Elektroenergetyki i Gazu
ul. Przemysłowa 26; 00-450 Warszawa
telefon: +48 (22) 626 42 11
e-mail: sekretariatdel@me.gov.pl
4. 2026/0386/PL - N30E - Gas
5. Regulation of the Minister for Energy on the technical conditions to be met by gas networks and their location
6. gas, gas networks, construction of gas networks
7.
8. The draft Regulation defines:
– the scope of application of the Regulation and the conditions for the design, construction and conversion of gas networks;
– definitions of key terms relating to gas infrastructure;
– the classification of gas pipelines and the requirements relating to their design, construction and siting;
– definition of the gas pipeline control zone and service belts;
– requirements for gas stations, including their location, equipment, reduction, measurement, pressure protection, ventilation and odorisation systems;
– requirements for gas assemblies at the connection point, including their components, equipment, distances from buildings and ventilation;
– requirements for gas compressor stations, including the pumping station, technological equipment, control, safety, evacuation and power supply systems;
– requirements for gas storage facilities and mining plants extracting natural gas, including underground installations of non-tank gas storage facilities and telemetry equipment;
– transitional provisions concerning existing gas pipelines and the width of controlled zones.
9. The draft Regulation replaces the Regulation of the Minister for the Economy of 26 April 2013 on the technical requirements to be met by gas networks and their location, which will cease to have effect on 21 September 2026. The aim of the Regulation is to ensure the continued application of technical and construction regulations concerning gas networks and to bring them into line with the current state of technical knowledge.
9a. The project introduces construction requirements for gas networks, which will ensure safety.
9b. Continued application of the regulations.
9c. The draft does not impose an excessive burden in relation to the intended purpose.
10. References to basic texts:
11. Yes
12. The need to apply the fast-track procedure for the draft Regulation stems from the need to ensure that the relevant provisions regarding the protection of gas pipeline locations remain in force, including those relating to gas pipelines that constitute critical infrastructure for the country’s energy security. The absence of regulations in this area may result in direct risks to human life and health, to the safety of property, to the environment and to the continuity of natural gas supply to customers. The draft Regulation does not refer to provisions of a technological nature but only to provisions of a construction nature, in particular distances to other construction works. Given the scope of the draft Regulation, it has no impact on the EU internal market. The notification of the draft is therefore a precautionary measure, intended to follow established practice and the approach taken by other Member States when notifying similar draft implementing acts (the scope of which, however, is broader than that of the draft submitted). Technical and technological requirements for the construction of gas pipelines will be laid down in another implementing act concerning technical requirements for pressure equipment (pipelines). The rules governing the fast-track procedure will, on the one hand, enable Member States to comment on the draft Regulation and, on the other hand, ensure the continued application of provisions that are essential for the safety of persons, property and the environment.
13. No
14. No
15. Yes
16.
TBT aspects: No
SPS aspects: No
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European Commission
Contact point Directive (EU) 2015/1535
email: grow-dir2015-1535-central@ec.europa.eu
